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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF ROSEibiEAD
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL DATE 02 '
JANUARY 24, 1989 BY c
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City council was called to
order by Mayor Bruesch at 8:10 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tem McDonald.
The Invocation was delivered by City Treasurer Foutz.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen DeCocker, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem McDonald,
and Mayor Bruesch
Absent: Councilman Imperial - Excused (Still recovering from
the effects of a recent automobile accident.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 22, 1988 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR,
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 22, 1988, be
approved as submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 10, 1989 - REGULAR MEETING
These Minutes were deferred to the meeting of February 14, 1989.
Staff was directed to obtain a copy of the information being
presented to the Public Utilities Commission relating to the request
from Cal-American Water Company's request for a rate increase;
prepare a formal resolution stating the City of Rosemead's opposition
to this increase for adoption at the meeting of February 14, 1989;
and directed to contact the city of Duarte to discuss the possibility
of sharing the expense of a consultant to represent both Duarte and
Rosemead at the formal hearing to be held by the Public Utility
Commission (PUC) in March, 1989, and to have this information at the
next meeting.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
A. Gene Boyd, 3603 Earle Avenue, stated the opinion that the
residents of the area should appear in person at the preliminary
hearings being held by the PUC to state their opposition to the rate
increases proposed by Cal-American Water Company.
PRESENTATIONS
The City Council presented a plaque to Miles Kitasato,
Superintendent for Parks and Recreation, on the occasion of his
leaving the City's employment to pursue his career with the city of
Commerce. The Council expressed its appreciation to Mr. Kitasato for
more than three years of dedicated service.
Mayor Bruesch asked that Item V-A - LOCATION OF GAS METERS ON LA
PRESA AVENUE be taken out of order because of the number of
interested persons present. Mr. Bruesch stated this was strictly
between the residents and the Gas Co. and that the City had no
authority over the utility. Mr. Bruesch offered these residents the
use of the Conference Room to meet with the representatives of the
Southern California Gas Company in order to try to resolve this
problem. Mr. Bruesch asked that they return later to discuss the
results of this meeting.
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II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. NONE
III.LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 89-5 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$336,605.12 NUMBERED 24557-24591 AND 23491 THROUGH 23586
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD
that Resolution No. 89-5 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman DeCocker asked that whenever possible, preference for
City work should be given to vendors located within the city of
Rosemead.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 89-4 - ALLOWING A GF.NFRAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8849-8869 1/2 MISSION DRIVE
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-4
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN FROM HIGH AND LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 8849-8869 1/2 MISSION DRIVE
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD
that Resolution No. 89-4 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. ORDINANCE NO. 636 - RELATING TO CURFEW FOR MINORS
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for
adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 636
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
RELATING TO CURFEW TO MINORS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that
ordinance No. 636 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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D. ORDINANCE NO. 637 -,REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 627 WHICH
IMPOSED A MORATORIUM ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF MINI-MALLS
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for
adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 637
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 627 WHICH IMPOSED A MORATORIUM ON
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MINI-MALLS IN THE CITY
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER
that Ordinance No. 637 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
E. ORDINANCE NO. 638 - APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 8849-8869 1/2 MISSION DRIVE
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for
adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 638
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM C-1 AND R-1 TO P-D FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8849-8869 1/2 MISSION DRIVE
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER
that ordinance No. 638 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Staff was directed to prepare an agenda item that would add to
the CC&R's (Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions) required for P-D
owners an explanation that the P-D property being. purchased may be
subject to building restrictions disallowing such things as room
additions or swimming pools.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 89-6 - TO ALLOW REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT
FOR CONCRETE REPAIRS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-6
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT FOR THE REPAIR OF CURBS,
GUTTERS, AND SIDEWALKS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that Resolution No. 89-6 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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G. RESOLUTION NO. 89-7 - TO ALLOW REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT
FOR THE 1988-89 SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that Resolution No. 89-7 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-E REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR BRUESCH)
CC-A REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR ROSEMEAD LOW INTEREST
LOAN - 4520 DARLOW STREET
CC-B REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR ROSEMEAD LOW INTEREST
LOAN - 4537 MEAD AVENUE
CC-C PROPOSED INCREASE IN AQUATIC SALARIES
CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CALIFORNIA PARRS AND RECREATION
CONFERENCE - MARCH 9-12, 1989 - SACRAMENTO
CC-F ENGINEERING PROPOSAL - 1988-89 SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM
CC-G COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMEN
AGENCY AND THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD FOR CONCRETE REPAIRS AT
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
CC-H COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY AND THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD FOR THE 1988-89 SLURRY SEAL
PROGRAM
CC-I LIMITED TIME ZONE PARKING IN FRONT OF RICE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD
that foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote
resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-E ENGINEERING PROPOSAL FOR CONCRETE REPAIRS AT VARIOUS
LOCATIONS
Mayor Bruesch requested that when a project is being funded from
unappropriated reserves, that a statement showing the remaining
balance be included with the item. Mr. Bruesch asked that the
current balance available be presented at the next meeting.
MOTION BY MAYOR BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the
Council approve the engineering proposal; direct staff to begin
preparation of the plans and specifications; and authorize the
necessary appropriation for the additional work. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION
A. LOCATION OF GAS METERS ON LA PRESA AVENUE
The residents and representatives of the Gas Co. returned from
their meeting without satisfactory results having been reached.
The City Attorney stated the Council has no involvement or
jurisdiction over the gas company in this matter and had agreed to
act only in the capacity of mediator.
The City Attorney was directed to prepare a report for the
Council stating that the city has no jurisdiction over the location
of meters by the gas company and if the gas company has a blanket
easement on the property to locate meters onto private property
without the owner's permission or obtaining an easement.
Mr. Krause, representing the Southern California Gas Company,
stated that a misunderstanding had occurred and the meters had been
relocated from parkway vaults to the fronts of some homes in error.
The City did not tell the gas company to move these meters. It was
added that if any resident wanted the meter moved back to the
parkway, that would be done at no expense to the property owner but
that if the owner desired the meter relocated to the side of the
dwelling the owner would be responsible for that expense. Mr. Krause
pointed out that parkway meters were not as safe as those located at
the dwelling or as easy for the owner to turn off in case of an
earthquake and that eventually they will need to be replaced because
of deterioration of the pipes. Mr. Krause also stated the policy of
meter relocation at the time street reconstruction is done in the
City. The gas company agreed to meet with the individual homeowners
to settle the question of meter location.
Councilman DeCocker asked for the gas company's position on meter
location for the other reconstruction projects coming-up in the City.
Councilman Taylor requested that this be on the next Agenda for
further discussion.
Staff was directed to prepare a list of the homeowners involved
including who had requested relocation of their meters and who had
not and to track the negotiations for presentation at the next
meeting.
1. Fred Todd, 2611 La Presa Avenue, asked that all residents on
La Presa be contacted because not all had been able to attend the
meeting.
2. Aide Landeros, 2607 La Presa Avenue, asked for clarification
of the gas company's legal right to move the meters onto private
property without permission of the owner.
3. Mark Duran, Earlswood Avenue, stated that the gas company
told him they have a 7-foot easement.
VI. STATUS REPORTS
A. NONE
VII.MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
1. Asked for the December report on the CDBG projects.
B. MAYOR PRO TEN MCDONALD
1. Listed the accomplishments of the Council during 1988
including the Jess Gonzalez Sports Complex; the passage of the "no
and low" property tax legislation; the adoption of the General Plan;
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completion of the infrastructure report; adoption of the mini-mall
ordinance; passage of the R-2 ordinance; relocation of Freeway
Nissan; and an agreement with the L.A. Auto Auction to beautify and
improve its location. Mr. McDonald commended his colleagues for
these efforts on behalf of the Rosemead citizens.
Mayor Bruesch added the senior bus pass subsidy and the increase
in the shuttle bus ridership to Mr. McDonald's list.
C. MAYOR BRUESCH
1. Asked staff to determine if trucks were required to
make their deliveries at night, in order to help alleviate smog and
traffic congestion during the day, if there would be any violation of
the City's noise ordinance.
2. Asked that the City support the anti-assault rifle
legislation.
Councilman Taylor suggested a resolution of support for this
legislation to ban assault rifles be on the next agenda.
VIII.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, expressed the opinion that
the new block wall at the Auto Auction will attract graffiti and was
concerned that the smaller lot size allowed in the P-D zone would
have an adverse effect on density.
B. John Steelesmith of Southern California Edison, introduced
Enid Joffe who will be taking his place since his promotion in the
company.
IX. CLOSED SESSION - LITIGATION
The City Council met in a closed session to discuss pending
litigation, Kimbo Distributors/Federico Franco v. City of Rosemead, a
case dealing with newsracks, the Council directed the City Attorney
to communicate to Council regarding an attorney's fee motion and take
appropriate action.
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. The next regular meeting is
scheduled for February 14, 1989.
Respectfully submitted:
U~e
ri y Clerk
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