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CC - 10-11-88. APPROVED CITY OF ROSEMEAD MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DATE O'-LS-or ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL D~ OCTOBER 11, 1988 The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Bruesch at 8:05 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 Chaplain Marge Lester of the California Christian Home. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen DeCocker, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem McDonald, and Mayor Bruesch Absent: Counciman Imperial - Excused (Recovering from the effects of a recent accident.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 27,.1988 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 27, 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. I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE A. Cleo Young, 7533 E. Garvey Ave., welcomed the new Mayor of Monterey Park, Barry Hatch. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS The City Attorney explained the public hearing procedures and the City Clerk administered the oath to all those persons wishing to address the Council. A. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM N.T. CHANG FOR A ZONE CHANGE FROM C-3 (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL) AND R-2 (LIGHT MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL) TO C-3 (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL) AND A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3212 DEL MAR AVENUE, ROSEMEAD The Mayor opened the public hearing. 1. N.T. Chang, 1807 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel, is the applicant/architect. Mr. Chang stated the opinion that this project, if allowed, would enhance the property values in this area and allow a desirable use of dual-zoned property. 2. Lino Nardini, 7831 E. Emerson P1., is a resident of the area and is opposed to the City granting zone changes on an individual basis. Mr. Nardini expressed the opinion that the zoning in that city block should be changed by the Council, all at one time. 3. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Ave., stated the opinion that the vacancy rate of existing office buildings should be considered before the City allows another office building to be constructed. 4.Mr. Chang reiterated his earlier position that this project would enhance the area and that he plans extensive landscaping. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. CC 10-11-88 Page #1 Councilman DeCocker ascertained that the demolition of the site would occur within the next month. Mayor Bruesch was told that completion would be within five months. Councilman Taylor stated that this project seemed to be a reasonable proposal. Mayor Pro Tem McDonald suggested the proposed parking lot at the rear of the property be provided with a security gate to prevent misuse of the lot. There being no further discussion, the following ordinance was presented to the Council for introduction: 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) MOVED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD that ordinance No. 633 be introduced on its first reading, and that reading in full be waived. 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. 88-49 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 88-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $540,436.56 NUMBERED 01144-01166,AND,22.7i49,_„THROUGH 22855 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that Resolution No. 88-49 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. ORDINANCE NO. 634 - REPEALING THE "TIME PRIOR" REGULATIONS RELATING TO POLITICAL SIGNS - INTRODUCE The following ordinance was presented to the Council for introduction: 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 introduced on its first reading and that reading in full be waived. Vote resulted: CC 10-11-88 Page #2 OL_ Yes: DeCocker, No: Taylor Absent: Imperial Abstain: None Bruesch, McDonald • The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Taylor asked the record to reflect his "NO" vote indicates his preference that some time restrictions, regulating the installation of political signs, be kept in the Code and did not indicate a request that the ordinance be read in full. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-A REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION OF BIDS - 32nd HANDYMAN PACKAGE CC-B RELEASE OF BOND FOR TRACT MAP 45668 AT 4303 MUSCATEL AVENUE CC-C RELEASE OF BOND FOR TRACT MAP 44504 AT 3123 IVAR AVENUE CC-D PURCHASE OF PARKING CONTROL VEHICLES 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. VI. STATUS REPORTS A. ALLEY VACATION NORTH OF GARVEY AVENUE BETWEEN PROSPECT AVENUE AND JACKSON AVENUE Leroy Young, 7533 E. Garvey Ave., owner of the property, stated he was satisfied with the information that had been provided by staff. Mr. Young cited a mail storage box positioned in an inconvenient location and reported that someone had painted.~the_„curbs in front of his property red. Cleo Young, 7533 E. Garvey Ave., owner of the property, disputed the ownership of the five feet that had been ceded to her northerly neighbors by the County when the easement was vacated. Ms. Young was encouraged to take proof of her contention to the appropriate agency. B. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROPERTY SEARCH Councilman Taylor stated his request for this item stemmed from his objection to the possibility of locating a Chamber of Commerce facility inside City Hall and wanted an update on the Chamber's search for a suitable alternate location. Bonnie Culbertson, representing the Chamber of commerce, summarized the Chamber's search for locating a Visitor Information Center (V.I.C.) by stating the costs of appropriate properties exceed the Chamber's funds. Ms. Culbertson asked the Council to consider extending the time that the Chamber could collect the extra money from the Transient Occupancy Tax because she did not anticipate the Chamber meeting the deadline which expires in less than two years. CC 10-11-88 Page #3 Councilman Taylor expressed the opinion that the extra portion of the T.O.T that was allotted to the Chamber cannot be extended because of the wording on the ballot measure. Mr. Taylor requested copies of the Chamber's minutes for the past two years and felt viable options are available. Mr. Taylor suggested that the Chamber consider downgrading their requirements for the V.I.C. Ms. Culbertson stated that an informal agreement had been made with the motel owners to provide limited meeting space for their patrons. Mr. Taylor stated that he did not recall that such an arrangement had been discussed and asked for the usage proposals for the V.I.C. Mayor Bruesch asked the City Attorney to investigatee the legal ramifications if the Chamber should be allowed to share the City Hall expansion site such as hold harmless provisions, joint liability and the legalities of the Chamber leasing air space rather than directly purchasing and still be in compliance with the ballot action taken that allowed a portion of the transient occupancy tax to be used for the purpose of the Chamber acquiring a V.I.C. It was suggested that the Chamber continue their search for a suitable location. VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. EXPIRATION OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION APPOINTMENT MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD that Traffic Commissioner Frank Larson be reappointed to the Traffic Commission for a two-year term, said term to expire in October, 1990. Vote resulted: Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald No: None Absent: Imperial Abstain: None The mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. MAYOR BRUESCH 1. Asked that dates be scheduled for study sessions on senior housing/rent subsidies and the trash tipping fees subsidy. In regard to the possibility of providing rent subsidies to the mobilehome park tenants Councilman Taylor asked for the information on which trailer parks are having a problem with rents and which ones are not. There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 25, 1988 at 8:00 p.m. CC 10-11-88 Page #4 nppRnvFn. Rpsnectfullv submitted: