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CC - 07-26-88i APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF RO EMEAD ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL DAT-5", JULY 26, 1988 Ry 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 James Lizarraga representing the olive Branch Outreach. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen DeCocker, Imperial, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem McDonald, and Mayor Bruesch Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 12, 1988 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 12, 1988 be approved. Vote resulted: Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial No: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE A. Rose Villarini, 3332 N. Prospect, asked the Council to consider a zone variance for her property. Mayor Bruesch directed Ms. Villarini to the Planning Department for assistance. B. Zeke Rodriguez, 7842 Hershey, presented the following letter to the Council regarding the Fern School Sports Complex: ROSEMEAD AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE, INC. A Non-Profit Organization Charter Member of Little League Baseball, Inc. P.O. Box 6928 Rosemead, California 91770 July 26, 1988 City Of Rosemead Mayor and City Councilman 8838 E. Valley Blvd. Rosemead, CA 91770 Dear Sir's: It has recently been brought to our attention that the option of a second diamond being constructed at the new Fern Sports Complex may be a poss- ibility. I speak not only for myself, but for our entire league, this notification brought great joy and a broader vision of hope for our young- sters of the Rosemead community. Little League Baseball, the largest youth organization in the world, could really truly come to Rosemead. CC 7-26-88 Page #l Rosemead American Little League would like to see two baseball diamonds constructed on the new Fern Sports Complex, one specifically for Senior and Big League Divisions, the other for general purposes. Many years have past that the.hope of our dream could one day.become a reality - that dream being a quality baseball diamond for the high caliber play of Senior and Big League Division is now not far away. The surrounding cities of San Gabriel, El Monte, South El Monte, Temple City, and Alhambra all have at least one regulation Little League Baseball diamond. Rosemead does not, but with your help, we could turn one of the fields at the Fern Sports Complex into a regulation Senior and Big League diamond, which is the universal size of any organizations large or high school dimension, . and the existing Garvey Park large diamond into a regulation Little League Baseball diamond. The plan for the field already in progress already in progress at the Fern Sports Complex is perfect except for one detail, that is, we need a grass infield to fit the 90ft. base specification. All else is fine. A quality field such as this will not only give us better play and house both our Senior and Big League Divisions, but will also enable the City of Rosemead to host either a Senior or Big League Little League All-Star Tournament or both. That's why we say Little League could really truly come to Rose- mead. Rosemead will never be able to host a Little League Baseball Tourn- ament because of one factor, we do not have a regulation baseball diamond to play on. There are many city and private league tournaments, but there is only one Little League Baseball All-Star Tournament - world re-known, and we would like to be a more a part of it. As for Garvey Park, the field is already there. This field has always been too small for our Senior Division (13-15yrs.) let alone our Big Leaguer's (16-18yrs.), but now with the possibility of moving them to a better and bigger field at Fern, only a few modifications need to be made to make Garvey Park a regulation Little League Baseball diamond, therefore also enabling the City of Rosemead to host a Little League Baseball All-Star Tournament (10-12yrs.). The grass from the outfield would only need to be moved in closer (that is to say - grow grass along a part of the outside portion of the existing infield df the diamond) and a grass infield to also be implanted to the 60ft. base specification. We project the use of this diamond for approximately nine months out of the year and would use it to house both our Minor and Major Divisions along with summer baseball sports clinics. Over the past year Rosemead American Little League has made much pro- gress and the plans of making this League the best in our District is just the beginning of what is to come. I cannot stress the importance of you supporting our plea and petition. The success of Little League Baseball in Rosemead now lies in the hands of you, the Rosemead City Council. Little League Baseball, I say again, the greatest and largest youth baseball/softball organization in the world is now calling upon your decision to allow it to enter full-fold. We would like to see our City more involved and a part of that. We know we would like to be, it's up to you to let us. Sincerely, David M. Rodriguez President Rosemead American Little League Board and Members 2pgs. zr CC 7-26-88 Page Il1a Mr. Rodriguez read the foregoing letter for the record. VERBATIM DIALOGUE FOLLOWS: IMPERIAL: Mr. Rodriguez, where did you get the information on this supposed second field? I haven't even heard of it. You're getting information that I haven't. I know it had been suggested at one time but that was all it was, a suggestion. Do you have some information I don't know? RODRIGUEZ: The word that we've gotten from different parties in our community is that since the field has not been fully developed because of some problems developing it, it looks like there might a possibility of a second field being built. TAYLOR: Mr. Mayor. A question to Mr. Rodriguez. Have you contacted staff or any members of the City Council regarding this? RODRIGUEZ: No, sir. TAYLOR: Again, I have to ask the question that Mr. Imperial asked. I'm curious where you got the information. There was a proposal at one time to build two diamonds there. Another question. As far as the American Little League, how long have you been involved with the Rosemead American Little League? RODRIGUEZ: Rosemead American Little League is its first year. Rosemead Little League, which I have been involved with also, since about 1960 something. TAYLOR: What were the problems last year, as far as the Rosemead Little League possibly having to fold up? RODRIGUEZ: I have no idea, sir. TAYLOR: Wait a minute. You've been involved since 1963 and you have no idea? RODRIGUEZ: Not since 1963. TAYLOR: How long have you been involved? RODRIGUEZ: Myself, playing since I was eight, coaching for the last six years. TAYLOR: And you have no idea what they may have.had,to go through in regard to possibly closing up? RODRIGUEZ: Well, regarding Rosemead Little League, that has no bearing on what Rosemead American Little League is about now. It's a whole brand new league. We have a whole new staff and team that we're working with now. TAYLOR: My point is that baseba You're not aware of this but the have cost anywhere from $850,000 second ball diamond down there. a responsible way by voting that things to do. L1 is not a year-round activity. proposal for the second field would to 1 million dollars to build that I believe that this Agency acted in down. We have much more important IMPERIAL: Wasn't that 1.2 million dollars, Mr. Taylor? TAYLOR: No, it was 2 million dollars for both of them. I want you to understand why we voted that down. We are not in the business of taking that kind of tax payers dollars and building a selective ball field for any individual sport. I'd like that in the Minutes, verbatim with this letter, so it's understood why we did that. CC 7-26-88 Page #2 • • BRUESCH: Mr. Rodriguez. I think one of things you're stating is that you're requesting a slightly different configuration for both fields, so that you could be tournament-approved. I direct a question to Mr. Burbank. How much money would be involved to put a grass infield in one of those two fields? Either Garvey Park or Fern School? TAYLOR: Mr. Mayor. I believe that's an unfair question to ask that without giving Mr. Burbank a chance to look at it. I also want to go on record that this item was voted on over a year ago and you personally, Mr. Mayor, have brought this up four times since then. The Agency and this Council voted on a project. I resent the fact that it is continually brought up in a round-about way. I'd like that in the record, verbatim. IMPERIAL: I would like the record to show that I agree with that fact. TAYLOR: Building and spending for parks and recreation; that's great. But when we've taken action and we vote on it as a body, you do not have the right to circumvent that and continually bring it back up. It just beats the issue and there's no way that I'm going to spend a million dollars for one baseball diamond. We talk about taxes having to be increased; everybody wants more money. It's a dead issue, as far as I'm concerned. RODRIGUEZ: If I may, Councilman. What we're asking for is basically just the grass infield. The dimensions are already in the plans are fine. I've been employed here with the City of Rosemead for over four years, under Mr. Michael Burbank and I personally hoped to see something like this go up. As far as the Fern Complex goes, we know that if only one field is to be built it would have to be built for generous purposes, meaning no grass infield because not only our organization would have to use it, but many. The reason this petition is brought before you today is because of what I know of the conflicts itself with the project having been brought to a halt at this time. TAYLOR: Excuse me, Mr. Rodriguez. What do you mean, being brought to a halt? RODRIGUEZ: Well, there's been a lot of delays. TAYLOR: What does that have to do with it? The light posts are thirty days behind. RODRIGUEZ: I don't know if it was the light posts or if they couldn't find the right seed to plant. What I'm saying is that is was brought to a halt and we know we're taking a long shot by bringing this petition before you. We're asking if these specifications would be made. TAYLOR: I think at this point you're talking about a permanent infield? RODRIGUEZ: Grass infield. TAYLOR: Whatever it takes, and the bases, and what have you. RODRIGUEZ: Yes, sir. The way the field is set up is fine. The only thing we wouldn't have is a grass infield, which would allow tournament baseball. TAYLOR: Mr. Mayor. I think that this particular item is going to take too much discussion for a two-minute item tonight. As far as Mr. Rodriguez getting together ...I don't know how you want to handle it... if he's an employee with the City, Mr. Burbank, somehow this could have been discussed before. I think tonight's an inappropriate time to discuss the whole issue. CC 7-26-88 Page #3 • • MCDONALD: Mr. Mayor. Why don't we just direct staff to take a look at the idea of putting grass, maybe at Garvey, and see what the cost is. Then we can make an evaluation at that time. BRUESCH: That's exactly what I was going to say, and bring it back on the next Agenda. TAYLOR: Mr. Mayor. I'm not ready to bring it back to the next meeting until we get that information. BRUESCH: If it's ready. TAYLOR: Fine. BRUESCH:: If it's not ready, then it would be the second meeting in August. Whenever it's prepared. DONALD J. WAGNER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER: Mr. Mayor. I'd like the record to show that I'm sure Mr. Burbank did not know about the letter until about five minutes ago. RODRIGUEZ: That is correct. McDONALD: Mr. Rodriguez, we've directed staff to look into the cost of putting the grass in there and give us the cost of it. Then we'll evaluate it at that time. We appreciate your letter and we appreciate your work in the City. BRUESCH: Also, Mr. Rodriguez, I'd like to remind you if a field goes in, whether it's regulation or not, any youth baseball, football or soccer organization can still use that field. It would not be for your organization's exclusive use. RODRIGUEZ: Sure, we understand that but the reason why we said specifically would be because of the grass being so far out it would have to be for either high school or older boys. I would also like to state the reason why Mr. Burbank was not aware of this letter was because it was typed or processed just minutes before I arrived at this meeting. I wish we could have got to him sooner. Thank you. END VERBATIM DIALOGUE C. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, told the Council that he had received negative treatment from the Planning Commission on July 5, 1988, on a question he asked concerning construction of additional office space without a survey of vacancy having been done. The City Clerk administered the oath to all persons wishing to address the Council on any of the public hearings scheduled. Robert G. Leff, the attorney representing the first two applicants, requested that due to their similarity they be argued and discussed as one item. There being no objection from either applicant, or members of the Council, this was agreed. However, it was noted that they would be voted on individually. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM LE AI DUONG FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A GARMENT MANUFACTURING BUSINESS LOCATED AT 8909 E. GARVEY AVENUE #B-6 (CUP 88-412) CC 7-26-88 Page 44 • 0 B. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM NGA GIANG LAM FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A GARMENT MANUFACTURING BUSINESS LOCATED AT 8909 E. GARVEY AVENUE #B-4 (CUP 88-413) The Mayor opened the public hearing on the aforementioned projects. City Attorney Robert Kress explained the procedures for public hearings to the Council and members of the audience. Robert G. Leff, Encino, attorney representing the applicants, asked the Council to approve these requests based on the fact that the building was constructed under the old regulations governing parking requirements. Mr. Leff stated that a parking variance could be applied for, if necessary. Mr. Leff added that most of the employees are women who don't drive but would instead be using a bus service during the hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. Mr. Leff cited the lack of an amortization provision in Ordinance No. 619. Ms. Campbell, 8935 Cortada, spoke in opposition to these projects stating that street parking is monopolized by the complex and the street is covered with trash and debris. Mr. Leff disputed the lack of parking, stating he had visited the site on numerous occasions and found ample parking. Mr. Leff presented pictures in support of that contention. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed and the item was opened to the council for discussion. Mayor Bruesch disagreed with the hours being between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and stated the opinion that these were 24-hour operations. Mayor Pro Tem McDonald stated that at 8:30 p.m. on the previous evening, the businesses were in full operation with about 60% of the parking lot being utilized. Mr. McDonald added that some of the sewing work appears to be done by persons in their homes, necessitating a great deal of traffic coming and going. Mayor Bruesch asked for an explanation of the difference between a legal non-conforming building and a legal non-conforming use. Mr. Bruesch also asked if the regulations change when the landlord or tenants change. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that there is a difference between a legal non-conforming structure and a legal non-conforming use. While existing garment manufacturers would be grandfathered in under the new ordinance, new applications, would have to conform to the new regulations. There is no attempt to apply this ordinance on a retroactive basis. Mayor Bruesch noted that one applicant has applied for an occupancy permit while the other one has not. Gary Chicots, Planning Director, explained that the applicant for C.U.P. 88-412 has applied for an occupancy permit while the applicant for C.U.P. 88-413 has not. An occupancy permit is not the same as a Conditional Use Permit. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD that the council deny the application for Conditional Use Permit No. 88-412; concur with the findings of the Planning Commission; and direct the preparation of a resolution for adoption at the meeting of August 9, 1988. Vote resulted: Yes: Decocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial No: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC 7-26-88 Page #5 • i MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD that the council deny the application for conditional Use Permit No. 88-413; concur with the findings of the Planning Commission; and direct the preparation of a resolution for adoption at the meeting of August 9; 1988. Vote resulted: Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial No: 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 A REQUEST FROM CPC ALHAMBRA HOSPITAL FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO TEMPORARILY USE THE HOUSES LOCATED AT 4658 AND 4706 N. IVAR AVENUE, ROSEMEAD, AS OFFICE SPACE DURING RECONSTRUCTION (CUP 88-410) The Mayor opened the public hearing. The applicant was not present. Lanny Aplanalp, 4746 Fendyke, spoke against this project stating that a required wall has not yet not been built separating the hospital from the residences. Mr. Aplanalp urged denial of this project and requested the Council take action and have the wall constructed. Councilman Imperial agreed that Alhambra Hospital has been uncooperative in matters of maintenance and compliance. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed and the item was opened to the Council for discussion. Mayor Pro Tem McDonald stated that he had spoken with three residents on Ivar Avenue, across from the hospital, and had found no objection to this project. Mr. McDonald stated the opinion that if this item were approved, the homes would be occupied and maintained. Councilman Imperial stated that contrary to Mr. McDonald's findings, he had received numerous complaints on this property. The hospital has not complied with the City requirements. Mayor Bruesch agreed that there has been an ongoing problem with this organization. Councilman Taylor asked that the property history of this property included in the Planning-Department staff report (see page #6a) be incorporated into the record. Mr. Taylor stated that this organization appears to be extremely well financed and is in favor of the denial of this application.. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that the Council concur with the findings of the Planning commission and deny Conditional Use Permit No. 88-410. Vote resulted: Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, Imperial No: McDonald The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. D. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM TAIT & ASSOCIATES FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A SERVICE STATION WITH A FOODMART AT 3302 DEL MAR AVENUE, ROSEMEAD, DBA CIRCLE K (CUP 88-405) Donald J. Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that the applicant has requested this item to be continued to the meeting of August 23, 1988. CC 7-26-88 Page #6 • • Staff Report for Planning Commission Meeting of June 6, 1988 PROPERTY HISTORY: 1. 1924 - Existing sanitarium with 12 beds. 2. 1936 - Zoning Case 197: A public hearing before the L.A. County Board of Supervisors to increase to 20 beds and the. construction of additional buildings for personnel. Request approved. 3. 1953 - Zone Exception Case 1159: A public hearing to convert the single family home on the site to a six (6) patient bed facility for recuperation. Regional Planning Commission approved request. 4. 1964 - Zone Variance Case 25: A public hearing before the Rosemead Planning Commission to expand the existing hospital from 31 to 60 beds and provide a total of 29 parking spaces. Request approved. 5. 1969 - Conditional Use Permit 28: A public hearing before the Rosemead Planning Commission for the addition of 22 beds with reorganized parking facilities. 6. 1972 - Zone Variance 75: A public hearing before the Planning Commission to consider a variance to the required parking for an addition to an existing doctor's office. Request approved. 7. 1972 - Zone Change 58: A public hearing before the Planning Commission to consider a change of zone on the rear 110' of the westerly-most property from R-1 to C-3 for parking. This area was already used for parking and the zone change was a condition of Zone Variance 75. 8. 1976 - Modification Committee approved the construction of a new 23-bed unit to replace the existing substandard 22-bed unit. 7,406 square feet replaced the existing 4,724 square foot unit. 9. 1982 - Conditional Use Permit 82-244 approved the 'use of the property located at 4705 N. Rosemead Boulevard for a parking lot. Although the parking lot has not been developed, all conditions of approval related to off-site work and on-site circulation restrictions have been satisfied. 10. 1986 - Conditional Use Permit 85-330: A public hearing before the Planning Commission to consider the demolition of a major portion of the existing hospital and the reconstruction of a three-story hospital and office addition. Request approved. 11. 1986 - Conditional Use Permit 86-356 - A public hearing before the Planning Commission requesting the temporary use of trailers for office space during construction of a new office building. Request approved. 12. 1987 - Conditional Use Permit 86-356 extended for a period of one year. CC 7-26-88 Page #6a Councilman Imperial requested that if this item is continued, that it be continued to.the meeting of September 13, 1988. Mr. Imperial stated that he was asking to be excused from the next two meetings in order to attend two work related conferences. Mr. Imperial added that he would like to be present when this item is heard. The Mayor opened the public hearing. A five-minute recess was called to solve a problem that developed with the audio equipment and the meeting was reconvened accordingly. Steven Jamieson, 426 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey, the attorney representing the applicant, requested the Council continue this item. Mr. Jamieson also presented the Council with a letter from the principal of the Margaret Duff School stating the withdrawal of their objection to this project since the removal of the request for a liquor license. Mr'. Jamieson added that at least nine of the neighbors to this project have no objection. Mr. Jamieson stated no objection to the continuance of this item to September 13, 1988. Mr. Jamieson added that there was no intention of allowing any video games at this location. Bill Fancher, 800 Eckhoff, Orange, representing the architect Tait & Associates stated that a zone wall with lighting will be built along the alley; the lot has been redesigned; that circle K is not a franchise operation; and the applicant is willing to relocate the phone booths where they would be under the observation of the manager. Councilman Taylor requested that Mr. Fancher supply a letter to the council with a full explanation that Circle K does not franchise its stores. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, questioned if the persons interviewed were tenants or owners and was concerned with the dumping of trash at the location. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD that this public hearing be continued to the meeting of August 23, 1988 at 8:00 p.m. Vote resulted: Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial No: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman DeCocker stated that any additional conditions the council might wish to add to this item should'be"brought to that meeting. III.LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 88-35 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS - F/Y 1987-88 The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 88-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $383,768.23 NUMBERED;1029/1031/1044 AND 1434 THROUGH 1529 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD that Resolution No. 88-35 be adopted. Vote resulted: Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial No: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC 7-26-88 Page #7 Mayor Bruesch requested that a memo be supplied for check numbers 1461 and 1462 on page 4 explaining exactly what had been contracted for and what the charges represent. B. RESOLUTION NO. 88-36 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS - F/Y 1988-89 The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 88-36 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $125,699.74 NUMBERED 1025-1028/1030-1032-1043 AND 1397 THROUGH 1430 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD that Resolution No. 88-36 be adopted. Vote resulted: Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial No: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. ORDINANCE NO. 628 - AMENDING THE CITY'S ON-PREMISE SIGN REGULATIONS - ADOPT James Clark, 3109 N. Prospect, spoke in favor of this ordinance and cited the importance of a common language being a common bond. The following ordinance was presented to the council for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 628 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE CITY'S ON-PREMISE SIGN REGULATIONS MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that ordinance No. 628 be adopted and any further reading be waived. Vote resulted: Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald, imperial No: Bruesch The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Bruesch stated his objection is to the word "language" and not to the spirit of the ordinance. " Councilman Taylor stated that this ordinance is being enacted for a health and safety issue to allow recognition of a place or business. D. ORDINANCE NO. 629 - PROHIBITING THE USE OF SKATEBOARD RAMPS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY - INTRODUCE The following ordinance was presented to the council for introduction: ORDINANCE NO. 629 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROHIBITING THE USE OF SKATEBOARD RAMPS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY Councilman Taylor requested that "or sidewalk" be added to Section 3314. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that ordinance No. 629 be introduced as amended and reading in full be waived. Vote resulted: CC 7-26-88 Page #8 Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial No: None The mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. E. RESOLUTION NO. 88-37 - MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PARTICIPATION IN THE RESURFACING AND CONCRETE REPAIR PROJECT ON VARIOUS STREETS IN PROJECT AREA NO. 1 The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 88-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO REDEVELOPMENT PARTICIPATION IN THE RESURFACING AND CONCRETE REPAIR PROJECT ON VARIOUS STREETS IN PROJECT AREA NO. 1 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Resolution No. 88-37 be adopted. Vote resulted: Yes: DeCocker; Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial No: Taylor The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Taylor stated his "NO" vote was against the funding. The Agency should pay for a portion of the project but the City should pay for the portion outside the project area. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 65TH ANNUAL NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE -.DECEMBER 3-7, 1988 - BOSTON CC-B RED CURB ON BARTLETT AVENUE SOUTH OF MARSHALL STREET CC-C ATTENDANCE AT THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE IN SAN DIEGO - OCTOBER 16-19, 1988 CC-D ACCEPTANCE OF WORK - STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN BARTLETT AVENUE FROM MISSION DRIVE SOUTHERLY CUL-DE-SAC CC-E ACCEPTANCE OF ROAD DEEDS AND PERMITS-TO-ENTER - ARTSON STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote resulted: Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial No: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. VII.MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS I A. COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER I 1. Requested that an item for discussion be placed on the next Agenda regarding the provisions of Proposition 73 and its effect on the Rosemead Niwsletter and Calendar. 2. Requested that a dinner meeting be arranged with the two school district boards, their new superintendents, and the members of the Council. CC 7-26-88 Page #9 0 0 Councilman Taylor stated that he had no objections to meeting with any of the boards at any time. He did, however, object to a dinner meeting with other'bodies that would tend to exclude the public at large, stating that it is very rude to have to sit while everyone else is having a full course meal. Mr. Taylor was in favor of an open meeting but objected to a dinner meeting. After some discussion staff was directed to contact the school boards and receive their opinions as to meeting with the Council. B. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR 1. Requested an item be placed on the next Agenda regarding the Nevada street improvement project. The curb work appears to need to be repaired. There is standing water in the gutters. C. IMPERIAL 1. Asked that he be excused from the August 9, 1988 and the August 23, 1988 Council Meetings, due to having to attend two conferences. 2. Reported a problem at Lawrence and Rosemead Blvd. The street patching was inferior and may create a hazard. Mr. Imperial asked that a survey of the City be conducted; a list of similar problem areas be compiled; and the responsible contractors contacted to repair these problems. C. MAYOR BRUESCH 1. Suggested Tuesday, August 2, 1988 as a date for the Auto Auction Study Session; asked that a discussion of the proposed senior center be conducted at that same meeting; and a discussion of the infrastructure management report be conducted. After some discussion it was decided to hold the Auto Auction Study Session on August 2, 1988. The date of August 30, 1988 was mentioned for the infrastructure management study session. The senior center was left undecided as to a date for a session. 2. Will be out of town from August 6 through August 20, 1988. VIII.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Bonnie Culbertson reminded the Council.that..,the Chamber Mixer will be hosted by the City of Rosemead on Thursday, July 28, 1988. B. Bobbie Serna, 2655 N. Pine, invited the Council to attend a picnic at Zapopan Park on August 4, 1988 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. C. Hugh Foutz stated the Sister City Conference in Leon, Mexico had been very successful. Mr. Foutz also updated the activities of the Voices of Chapala. D. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, stated that following an accident at Builder Square, an inordinate amount of time had passed before a broken water valve was turned off. Staff was directed to designate a person in the City who could be contacted in regard to this type of problem. E. Holly Knapp, 8367 E. Whitmore, asked that the Traffic Commission be invited to attend the meeting with the auto auction, adding that a survey had been conducted that should be included with any other information that would be presented. i CC 7-26-88 Page #10 Councilman Taylor requested that the City Attorney prepare a report on the non-conforming use status of the auto auction for the study session on August 2, 1988. There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.m. to a study session with the Auto Auction on Tuesday; August 2, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. APPROV D: I Respectfully submitted: P.i' WSJ C' Clerk MAYOR CC 7-26-88 Page #11