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CITY OF ROSEI%IEAD
MINUTES OF,THE REGULAR MEETING DATE I-&-f-2
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL RY n
DECEMBER 13, 1988
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to
order by mayor Bruesch at 8:03 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 Pastor Paul Bengston of the
Neighborhood Covenant Church.
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 an automobile accident.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 22, 1988 - REGULAR MEETING
These Minutes were deferred to the meeting of January 10, 1989.
A Proclamation was presented to Pak Beng Kouch, winner of the
Rosemead High School speech contest. Ms. Kouch delivered her winning
speech, "MY VOTE - DOES IT COUNT?" to the Council where it was very
well received.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
A. None
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of public
hearings was presented by the City Attorney. The City Clerk
administered the oath to all those wishing to address the Council on
any item.
A. TO CONSIDER AMENDING SECTION 9181.1 OF THE ROSEMEAD
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR
MINI-MALLS, ADDING SECTIONS 9121.25 AND 9121.26 CONCERNING
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL PROJECTS, AND ADDING
SECTION 9102.36.2 REGARDING DEFINITION OF MINI-MALLS
The Mayor opened the public hearing and there being-no one
wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for
introduction:
ORDINANCE NO. 635
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ADOPTING LAND USE REGULATIONS CONCERNING MINI-MALLS
After discussion by the Council, the following changes were made
to the ordinance. Section 9181.1(34)(6) had the addition made that a
certain percentage of the landscaping would require shade trees; such
percentage to be left to the discretion of the Planning Director.
Section 9181.1(34)(8) removed the requirement of limiting a maximum
of 15% of the total number of off-street parking spaces for compact
cars. Sections 9121.25(a)(1), (2), (3), and 9121.25(b), (c), and (d)
will have drawings to illustrate the restrictions being imposed.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER
that Ordinance No. 635 be introduced, as corrected, on its first
reading and that reading in full be waived. Vote resulted:
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Yes:
DeCocker,
No:
None
Absent:
Imperial
Abstain:
None
Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Mayor Bruesch directed staff to investigate the deterioration of
the landscaping on the corner of Jackson and Garvey Avenues.
B. TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION
REGARDING A REQUEST FROM OUTER SPACE ROOM CONSTRUCTION FOR A
ZONE VARIANCE FOR A SEVEN-FOOT REAR YARD IN LIEU OF THE
REQUIRED FIFTEEN FEET FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8700 DENNIS
DRIVE
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Evonne Morton, 5330 Via Apolina, Yorba Linda, representing Outer
Space Construction, asked the Council to overturn the decision of the
Planning Commission's decision because the project would not be
detrimental to the City. Ms. Morton also cited Commissioner
Mattern's comment during the hearing conducted by the Planning
Commission, alluding that these patio enclosures tend to become
illegal conversions. Ms. Morton contended that this type of
speculation is not within the purview of the Planning Commission.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
Mayor Pro Tem McDonald noted that he was opposed to the Planning
Commission ruling on possibilities rather than on facts.
Councilman DeCocker expressed the opinion that Commissioner
Mattern's comment may have been inappropriate.
Councilman Taylor favored upholding the Planning Commission
decision based on the zoning of this property. Said zoning is
Planned Development which allowed the contractor to build on
substantially smaller lots than would otherwise be allowed in the
City.
There being no further discussion, it was MOVED BY COUNCILMAN
DeCOCKER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the Council uphold the
decision of the Planning Commission and deny this appeal. Vote
resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
III.LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 88-55 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$1,022,770.88 NUMBERED 01242-01287 AND 23228 THROUGH 23326
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER
that Resolution No. 88-55 be adopted. Vote resulted:
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Yes: DeCocker,
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
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Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 88-56 - DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR
ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY
KNOWN AS 3332 PROSPECT AVENUE FOR PUBLIC ROAD AND PUBLIC
UTILITY PURPOSES
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN
OF A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 3332 PROSPECT AVENUE,
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA FOR PUBLIC ROAD AND PUBLIC UTILITY
PURPOSES
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD
that Resolution No. 88-56 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.
It was noted by the Mayor that the owner of the property, Rose
Villarini, was unable to be present at these proceedings. The
following is a transcript of the letter Ms. Villarini sent to Frank
G. Tripepi, City Manager, on December 8, 1988.
"This letter will be my request to be heard on December 13,
1988. Due to disability, I cannot attend the meeting but I will
state my intent to you and the City Council. In response to the
four questions in your letter, I cannot accept or consider that
your project is for the 'Public Good.' The present changed
zoning from previous R-2 standards with intent to stop building
disregarding the lack of housing is not for the 'Public Good.'
Reason given for change of standards was to-,correct density. Now
we have single family homes becoming hidden motels. I request
that the current R-2 standards of 4,500 square feet be changed to
the previous standards of 3,000 square feet. The above request
with housing for all citizens regardless of Race, Age, and
financial status is for the 'Public Good.' I have attempted to
speak to the City Council individually but after my second
attempt realized it was useless. A city that is afraid of change
and growth, infringing on personal property, showing inequality
for its residents together with age discrimination is not for the
'Public Good.' As the governing council of the city of Rosemead
you can make changes. Please don't keep insisting that your
project has nothing to do with my property, in my estimation it
does. I look forward to a positive response."
The letter is signed by Rose Villarini.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 88-57 - NOTIFYING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CITY COUNCIL'S INTENTION TO RETAIN LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF
SERVICES
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
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RESOLUTION NO. 88-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, NOTIFYING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL'S INTENTION TO RETAIN LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF
SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
Resolution No. 88-57 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.
D. ORDINANCE NO. 636 - RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CURFEW
FOR MINORS - INTRODUCE
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for
introduction:
ORDINANCE NO. 636
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
RELATING TO CURFEW FOR MINORS
This item was deferred to the meeting of January 10, 1989.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 88-58 - RELATING TO A DEFERRED
PLAN
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
RELATING TO A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD
that Resolution No. 88-58 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-C AND CC-E REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION)
CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 1989
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS ORIENTATION INSTITUTE - JANUARY
25-27, 1989 - SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA
CC-B VEHICLE LOADING ZONE - 8929 EAST VALLEY BOULEVARD
CC-D ACCEPTANCE OF STREET EASEMENTS - KELBURN AVENUE
(GARVEY/GRAVES AVENUES)
CC-F REMOVAL OF COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE AT 7770 GARVEY AVENUE
AND ADDITION OF RED CURBING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DEL
MAR AND GARVEY AVENUES
CC-G ACCEPTANCE OF STREET EASEMENTS - PROSPECT AVENUE (HELLMAN
AVENUE/EMERSON PLACE)
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CC-H EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH CAL-TRANS - WIDENING OF SAN
GABRIEL BOULEVARD/60 FREEWAY OVERPASS
CC-I ACCEPTANCE OF WORK - BENTEL AVENUE (ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD/LOMA
AVENUE)
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD
that the 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-C APPROVAL OF DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT - T & J
RESTAURANT, 8526 EAST VALLEY BOULEVARD
Mayor Bruesch was hopeful that the new owners will be good
neighbors as the previous owners have always been by not allowing the
type of entertainment that would be disturbing.
Mayor Pro Tem McDonald noted that the type of entertainment could
influence the occupancy and that the allowable rate should be
monitored.
It was noted that by today's standard, the parking may not be
adequate.
MOTION BY MAYOR BRUESCH, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD that
the Council grant a Dance & Entertainment Permit to Littlerock
Enterprises, Inc., dba: T & J Restaurant, contingent upon the
Planning Commission's approval of the transfer of the Alcoholic
Beverage License. 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 APPROVAL OF CITY OF ROSEMEAD SPEED SURVEY
Mayor Bruesch noted that selective speed 1
necessary based on the results of this survey.
specific problem areas as being Del Mar Avenue
Limit/Garvey Avenue) and Earlswood Drive (Ivar
Place). Mr. Bruesch asked that copies be made
Sheriff's Department and to the members of the
Lmit enforcement may be
Mr. Bruesch noted two
(South City
Avenue/Rosemead
available to the
Traffic Commission.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
the Council accept and approve the recommendations of the Engineering
and Traffic survey; forward copies to the proper court authority; and
direct staff to post the new speed limits. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION
A. REQUEST FROM CALIFORNIA-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY FOR RATE
INCREASE
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This item was deferred pending receipt of further information
regarding the replacement cost for the water tower and the amount of
earthquake damage.
B. EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF ROSEMEAD AND
ROSEMEAD BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
DeCOCKER that the Council approve the extension of this agreement.
Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
1. Asked for a report from Modern Service regarding their
5 a.m. start time and which cities they serve for the study session
to be held.
B. MAYOR BRUESCH
1. Asked for an estimated date for the study session on
low income housing and rent relief for trailer parks.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the information
should be ready by late February.
2. Announced that he would be absent from the meeting on
January 10, 1989.
VIII.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Holly Knapp, 8367 E. Whitmore, asked about receiving copies
of the traffic study report and suggested adjourning in the memory of
the Armenian earthquake victims.
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. in the memory of Ann Stevens,
Mayor Pro Tem McDonald's mother-in-law, who passed, away recently; and
the victims of the Armenian earthquake.
APPROVED, : .
MAYOR
Respectfully submitted:
a2l~C ae_u~
ty Clerk
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