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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.
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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:
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Yes:
DeCocker,
No:
Taylor
Absent:
Imperial
Abstain:
None
Bruesch, McDonald
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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.
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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.
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