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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF ROpSrEMEAD
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL DATE ILL /it
OCTOBER 25, 1988 RY
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 Councilman Taylor.
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: OCTOBER 11, 1988 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 11, 1988, 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.
PRESENTATIONS
A Proclamation naming November 6, 1988 through November 12, 1988,
as MARINE CORPS RECOGNITION WEEK" was presented by the Council.
Accepting on behalf of the United States Marine Corps were Captain
James Brader and Staff Sergeant Mike Cefalo.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
The oath was administered by the City Clerk to all those persons
wishing to address the Council on any public hearing item.
A. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL
CODE BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ANIMAL
CARE AND CONTROL ORDINANCE AS IT RELATES TO DANGEROUS DOGS
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
1. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, requested clarification
of terminology.
2. Cleo Young, 7533 E. Garvey Ave., suggested this
ordinance should include cats and requested delivery of cat traps to
her residence.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
The following ordinance was presented to the council for
adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 632
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ADOPTING LOS ANGELES COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL AND CARE
REGULATIONS RELATING TO DANGEROUS DOGS
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MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD
that Ordinance No. 632 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.
B. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE
PERMITTING AUTO AUCTIONS IN THE C-3 ZONE WITH AN APPROVED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
1. Cleo Young, 7533 E. Garvey Ave., stated opposition to
auto auctions being allowed in the City.
Mayor Bruesch explained that this ordinance is necessary to bring
the Auto Auction into compliance with existing zoning laws and to
allow better regulation of its activities through the conditional use
permit process.
2. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Ave., expressed concerns that
this ordinance would allow the operation of more auto auctions in the
city.
Councilman Taylor stated that 15 acres of land would be required
to open another auto auction in Rosemead thus making it unlikely that
additional auto auctions will open in the City.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
The following ordinance was presented to the council for
introduction:
ORDINANCE NO. 631
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ADOPTING LAND USE REGULATIONS REGARDING AUTO AUCTIONS
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that Ordinance No. 631 be introduced on its first reading. Vote
resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING
COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING THE COMBINATION OF TWO LOTS
INTO ONE LOT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2466 AND 2472 NEW
AVENUE FOR A 10-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX
The mayor opened the public hearing.
1. Rick Shroads of Civil Tec Engineering, 2610 S.
California, Monrovia, is the engineer for this project. Mr. Shroads
stated that natural drainage to New Avenue is not practical because
the project will have subterranean garages, making sump pumps
necessary, and the City of Rosemead's drainage policy allows no more
than 18" of fill for drainage purposes. Mr. Shroads asked,
therefore, that the Council approve this project.
Mayor Bruesch asked if an easement or swale to allow draining
through the adjacent properties had been considered.
Mr. Shroads stated that this had been presented to the owner but
no decision had been made. Mr. Shroads added that with the
subterranean garages it did not appear to be a viable alternative.
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2. Cleo Young, 7533 E. Garvey Ave., stated opposition to
any more apartments being allowed in the City.
3. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Ave., asked for clarification
of the easement process as an alternative to the drainage problem.
4. Eric Fung, 615 S. Sierra Vista, Alhambra, is the
architect for this project and stated this project has been designed
to have the least possible impact on the City.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that the Council overturn the decision of the Planning commission and
approve Parcel Map No. 19536 and the negative declaration subject to
the conditions outlined in the Planning Commission staff report dated
August 15, 1988. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald
No: Bruesch
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Mayor Bruesch stated his "NO" vote was because of the opinion
that subterranean parking with pumps for drainage should be used
only as a last resort.
Councilman Taylor asked Gary Chicots, Planning Director, if
projects with subterranean parking were being approved in the City at
this time.
Mr. Chicots responded that this was correct and they were being
drained with pumps.
Mayor Bruesch directed staff for the addresses of all apartments
and condominium complexes in the City with subterranean garages which
require the use of sump pumps.
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 88-50 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$341,997.96 NUMBERED 1167-1192 AND 22859 THROUGH 22979
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD
that Resolution No. 88-50 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 Taylor asked for a memo explaining Warrant No. 22892
for the Errors and omissions insurance premium.
Mayor Bruesch asked for a memo on Warrant No. 22897 explaining
the procedures for returning parking citations and the percentage
that the City retains.
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B. ORDINANCE NO. 633 - ALLOWING A ZONE CHANGE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3212 DEL MAR AVENUE, ROSEMEAD (ZC 88-159 AND GPA
88-2) - ADOPT
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for
adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 633
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM C-3 AND R-2 TO C-3 FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3212 DEL MAR AVENUE (ZC 88-159)
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER
that Ordinance No. 633 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. RESOLUTION NO. 88-51 - ALLOWING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3212 DEL MAR AVENUE, ROSEMEAD (GPA 88-2)
The following was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-51
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO
MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3212 DEL MAR AVENUE
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER
that Resolution No. 88-51 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. 634 - REPEALING THE "TIME-PRIOR" REGULATIONS
RELATING TO POLITICAL SIGNS - ADOPT
The following ordinance was presented to the council for
adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 634
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
REPEALING THE "TIME PRIOR" REGULATIONS RELATING TO POLITICAL
SIGNS
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
DeCOCKER that Ordinance No. 634 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Bruesch, McDonald
No: Taylor
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor stated his "NO" vote reflects his belief that
the city should be allowed to impose time limits of some kind for
political signs to be posted.
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E. RESOLUTION NO. 88-52 - ADOPTING THE 1988 EDITION OF THE
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
The following resolution was presented to the council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-52
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ADOPTING THE 1988 EDITION OF THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS OF
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
DeCOCKER that Resolution No. 88-52 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: Taylor
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor asked for a copy of the amendments that were
added to the current edition.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-E REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION)
CC-A RELEASE OF BOND - TRACT MAP NO. 45464 - 8846 MISSION
DRIVE
CC-B APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP NO. 45785 - 7507/7533 MELROSE
AVENUE AND 2461 JACKSON AVENUE
CC-C EXTENSIONS OF AGREEMENTS WITH WILLDAN AND ASSOCIATES TO
ADMINISTER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
PROGRAM
CC-D FUEL EFFICIENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL MANAGEMENT (FETSIM)
PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER
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-E EXTENSION OF SHOPPER SHUTTLE/DIAL-A-RIDE AGREEMENTS
Councilman Taylor expressed his intention of voting "NO" on this
item because of the complaints he had received about the Shopper
Shuttle and a suspected lack of ridership.
Mayor Bruesch asked that the ridership reports furnished by the
contractor include the pickup times and locations for the Shopper
Shuttle. Mr. Bruesch suggested that the hours of operation for the
Shuttle and the routes be examined for problem areas and suggested
that the Contractor provide a log of times and numbers of riders.
Councilman Taylor suggested that the areas of high usage might
be identified.
Mayor Bruesch suggested that the Contractor provide a survey of
the ridership.
Staff was directed to determine from where and what times the
ridership on the Shopper Shuttle is derived.
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There being no further discussion, it was MOVED BY COUNCILMAN
DeCOCKER, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD that the City Council
approve a one-year extension to the City's contract with Community
Transit Service (CTS) for the operation of the Shopper Shuttle and
Dial-a-Ride programs. Vote resulted:
Yes:
DeCocker,
No:
Taylor
Absent:
Imperial
Abstain:
None
Bruesch, McDonald
The mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION
A. EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH AND AUTHORIZATION TO BEGIN
PAYMENTS TO THE ROSEMEAD BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
The explanation of expenditures that had been previously
requested have now been provided. However, the explanation of income
was still missing. Tony Garcia, 1113 N. Daisy, Santa Ana, is
President of the Board of the Club and stated that the income
breakdown is incomplete because the exact amounts and sources were
not recorded. It was explained that the major funder is United Way
and the requirements of that organization have been fully complied
with. However, United Way does require as detailed an accounting as
the City is requesting.
Councilman Taylor reiterated his opinion that this lack of
accountability is disturbing and asked this item to be deferred
pending the breakdown of the income sources which should be available
on prior tax returns filed with the Federal Government.
Mr. Garcia explained that the Boys Club is in the process of
being reorganized including the appointment of the new Executive
Director, Mike Flores. The accountability that is being requested
will now be there in the future.
Mayor Pro Tem McDonald concurred with Mr. Taylor that the
Council must have a complete disclosure of income and expenses as
well as a suitable format for reporting this information to the
Council for the future.
Councilman DeCocker stated that the new Board will have a
Certified Public Accountant as one of its members and this should
alleviate these types of problems for the future accountability.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
DeCOCKER that payments be authorized for July, August, September, and
October, 1988, and defer the extension to the next meeting. Vote
resulted:
Yes:
DeCocker,
No:
Taylor
Absent:
Imperial
Abstain:
None
Bruesch, McDonald
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor asked that the Staff Report for this item be
incorporated into the minutes to show the reason for his "NO" vote.
A copy of said Staff Report begins on the next page.
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
V RROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGER
DATE: OCTOBER 20, 1988
RE: EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH AND AUTHORIZATION TO BEGIN
PAYMENTS TO THE ROSEMEAD BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
Attached for your consideration is a letter from the Rosemead Boys
and Girls Club requesting payments for the months of July, August,
September, and October. They are also requesting an extension of the
contract, which expires November-1, 1988, through June 30, 1989.
At the Council meeting of June 14, 1988, the Council voted to
commence payments to the Rosemead Boys and Girls Club as soon as an
itemized breakdown of the expenditures for the previous three years
is provided.
The Executive Director, Mike Flores, has provided staff with detailed
financial reports for the fiscal years 1984-85 and 1985-86. He
indicates in his letter that the-1986-87 year will be forthcoming
within 15 days.
Staff has reviewed the information submitted and everything appears
to be in order. The only question staff had was that there was no
explanation of income in the financial reports submitted for the
years 1984-85 and 1985-86. In discussing this with Mr. Flores, he
indicated that this information was impossible to obtain and that he
suspected the income came from either United Way or various other
fund-raising activities of the organization.
Attached for your information are the following documents:
1. Letter from the Rosemead Boys and Girls.Club dated October
18, 1888.
2. Financial Reports and Program Reports for the months of
July, August, and September 1988.
3. Financial Reports for fiscal years 1984-85 and 1985-86.
4. Copy of the Agreement approved November 10, 1987.
RECOMMENDATION
If the Council approves the request, it would be appropriate to take
the following action:
1. Authorize payment for the months of July, August, September
and October.
2. Extend the current contract through June 30, 1989.
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VI. STATUS REPORTS
None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. EXPIRATION OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER MARVIN LOWREY'S
APPOINTMENT
B. EXPIRATION OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER MARGARET CLARK'S
APPOINTMENT
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER
that the foregoing appointments be extended for two years, to
November, 1990. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
1. Asked for a report on the next agenda which explains
California American Water Company's request for a 55% rate increase
over the next three years.
D. MAYOR BRUESCH
1. Asked for a discussion item regarding setting the dates
for a study session on tipping fees for trash and one for senior
housing and the request for trailer rent subsidies be placed on the
next agenda.
VIII.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Ave., asked to be provided with the
proper agency to file a protest with the election sign time
requirements.
There being no further action-to be taken at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. The next regular meeting is
scheduled for November 8, 1988 at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully'submitted:
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C' Clerk
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