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CITY OF nROSEXIEAD
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DATE
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL 1;S'
JUNE 14, 1988
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to
order by Mayor BI ruesch at 8:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 8838 E. VaIlley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
The Pledge tlo the Flag was led by Councilman Taylor.
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Wilfred Su of the First
Evangelical SanlGabriel Valley Church.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen DeCocker, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem McDonald,
and Mayor Bruesch
Absent: Councilman Imperial - Excused due to illness
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 14, 1988 - ADJOURNED MEETING
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that the Minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of May 14, 1988 be
approved. Vote resulted:
Yes: Councilmen DeCocker, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem McDonald,
and Mayor Bruesch
No: None
Absent: Councilman Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor diclared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 24, 1988 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 24, 1988 be approved.
Vote resulted:
Yes: Councilmen DeCocker, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem McDonald,
and Mayor Bruesch
No: None
Absent: Councilman Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor diclared said motion duly carried-and so ordered.
APPROVAL OFiMINUTES: MAY 31, 1988 - ADJOURNED MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD
that the Minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of May 31, 1988 be
approved. Votei resulted:
Yes: Councilmen DeCocker, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem McDonald,
and Mayor Bruesch
No: None
Absent: Councilman Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS
A Proclamation and $500 check was presented to Amber Barrera,
recipient of tie Jeanette Larson Scholarship.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
A. Mrs. Wiley Christopher, 3543 Marybeth, spoke in favor of
controlled growth in the City.
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B. Judge Ray Galceran, representing the Rosemead City Sister
committee, presented the city with a plaque representing third place
in the National Competition. Judge Galceran expressed appreciation
of the Council's support of this organization.
Councilman Taylor commended the organization as being one that is
people-to-people rather than government-to-government.
C. Lawrence Duke, 8111 E. Garvey, presented a petition and asked
the Council to consider a $5.00 monthly subsidy of the R.T.D bus
passes for senior citizens. The rates will increase on July 1, 1988,
from $7.00 to $10.00 per month.
Mayor Bruesch asked staff to investigate the possibility of using
Proposition A funds for this purpose and return it to the Council as
a future agenda item.
D. Leroy Young, 7533 E. Garvey, asked about the Prospect Avenue
street improvement project; specifically the red curbing and
commercial driveways.
The City clerk administered the oath to all persons wishing to
address the Council.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING PARCEL MAP. NO. 19584/7540
GARVEY AVENUE
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
1. Douglas"Ring, 1800 Avenue of the Stars #500, Century City,
90067, spoke in favor of the applicant, Edward Chan. Mr. Ring stated
the opinion that the Planning Commission had misunderstood the
proposed project and that the objection the Commission had made was
in reference to an ordinance regarding the number of parking spaces
that a restaurant must provide that was adopted after these plans
were presented to the City. State law requires that parcel maps must
be considered by the regulations that are in effect at the time the
parcel map is filed with the City and would not be subject to
subsequent regulations. Mr. Ring also stated this project does not
violate ordinance No. 611 which defines mini-malls as being vehicle
oriented. This project, by design, is pedestrian oriented and not
vehicle oriented.
2. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, asked for clarification of the
project filing process.
Mayor Pro Tem McDonald stated that the plans met the City's
criteria for parking at the time they were accepted.
3. Cleo Young, 7533 E. Garvey, spoke against the mini-mall
concept.
Mayor Pro Tem McDonald stated that according to the definition in
the ordinance, this project does not qualify as a mini-mall. It
appears the wording of the Ordinance may have allowed a loop hole to
exist and recommended the Council consider having this Ordinance sent
back for refinement.
4. Leroy Young, 7533 E. Garvey, spoke against the mini-mall
concept and insufficient parking.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
Mayor Bruesch asked for assurance that this project was only a
one-story structure and would not try to add a second floor at some
time in the future.
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Gary Chicots, Planning Director, stated that if a second floor
were requested, the project would then have to meet the current
standards.
Mayor Bruesch asked for the square-footage of the satellite
stores in the center.
Gary Chicots, Planning Director, stated the size at approximately
17 1/2 feet wide by 75 feet deep.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that Parcel Map No. 19584 be approved subject to the conditions of
approval originally listed in the staff report presented to the
Planning Commission on May 16, 1988. Vote resulted:
Yes: Councilmen DeCocker, Taylor, and Mayor Pro Tem McDonald
No: Mayor Bruesch
Absent: Councilman Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Mayor Bruesch stated the reason for his "NO" vote was because of
his feeling that the stores were too small and this was just a way to
establish a restaurant without providing proper parking.
B. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROTESTS RELATING TO THE
IMPOSITION OF LIENS ON REAL PROPERTY IN CASES OF DELINQUENT
RUBBISH COLLECTION CHARGES
The Mayor opened the public hearing and there being no one
wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD
that staff be directed to take the necessary steps to place liens on
those properties that are not paid by 5:00 p.m. on June 28, 1988.
Vote resulted:
Yes: Councilmen DeCocker,
and Mayor Bruesch
No: None
Absent: Councilman Imperial
Abstain: None
Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem McDonald,
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor requested a report to the touncil explaining
the large amounts - over $1,000 - the time frame covered and the
reason a lien is necessary. Mr. Taylor also requested the status of
properties with liens placed on them in the past.
III.LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 88-27 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$534,837.32 NUMBERED 00905-00949/22219 THROUGH 22328
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER
that Resolution No. 88-27 be adopted. Vote resulted:
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Yes: Councilmen DeCocker, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem McDonald, and
Mayor Bruesch
No: None
Absent: Councilman Imperial
Abstain: None
The mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Mayor Bruesch asked for a memo explaining the extra sweeping
charges by R.F. Dickson Co., Check No. 22270, the amount of $260.00.
Councilman Taylor asked for a memo on Page #13, Warrant No. 906
and on Page 414, Warrants No. 911 and 926.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 626 - REGULATING SKATEBOARDING IN COMMERCIAL
AREAS AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE - INTRODUCE
There being no objection, this item was deferred to the next
Regular Meeting'lon June 28, 1988.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-B, CC-D, CC-I, CC-M, AND CC-N REMOVED FOR
DISCUSSION)
CC-A RED CURB ON KLINGERMAN STREET
CC-C PARKING RESTRICTION ON GRAND AVENUE AT HALKETT AVENUE
CC-E ADDITIONAL FIREWORKS STAND APPROVAL
CC-F ATTENDANCE AT MAYOR'S AND COUNCILMEMBER'S EXECUTIVE FORUM
JULY 20-22, 1988 - MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
CC-G SUMMER YOUTH LUNCH PROGRAM
CC-H NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES COUNCIL/STAFF CONFERENCE
PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, AUGUST 11-13, 1988
CC-J RECEIPT AND AWARD OF BIDS FOR THE ROSEMEAD HOME
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - 28TH HANDYMAN BID PACKAGE TO LEEMAN
CONSTRUCTION IN REVISED AMOUNT OF $23,501
CC-K REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR ROSEMEAD HANDYMAN
PROGRAM - 29TH BID PACKAGE
CC-L AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE REPLACEMENT VEHICLE - UNIT NO.1
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY'MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD
that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Councilmen DeCocker, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem McDonald,
and Mayor Bruesch
No: None
Absent: Councilman Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-B RELOCATION OF CROSSING GUARD FROM EMERSON PLACE AT DEL MAR
AVENUE TO DOROTHY AVENUE AT DEL MAR AVENUE
Chris Hunt, 153 Via Catarina, San Dimas, principal of Duff
School spoke in favor of relocating the crossing guard because of the
numbers of students who should be using the Dorothy Avenue location
to cross on their way to school. A number of parents, faculty and
the P.T.A. are recommending this relocation.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that the Council approve the relocation of the crossing guard from
Emerson Place to Dorothy Avenue. Vote resulted:
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Yes: Councilmen DeCocker, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem McDonald,
and mayor Bruesch
No: None
Absent: Councilman Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-D APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR CDBG
REIMBURSABLE CONTRACT FOR 1988-91
Mayor Bruesch asked for clarification of this agreement.
Mark Fullerton, Community Development Block Grant Administrator,
explained that this agreement allows for the city to be reimbursed
for all approved projects under the CDBG program for a three-year
period - 1988-91.
MOTION BY MAYOR BRUESCH, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD that
the agreement be approved. Vote resulted:
Yes: Councilmen DeCocker,
and Mayor Bruesch
No: None
Absent: Councilman Imperial
Abstain: None
Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem McDonald,
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-I ENGINEERING PROPOSAL - CITY WIDE TRAFFIC STUDY
Mayor Bruesch requested that Marshall Street and Hellman Avenue
be moved from Task #3 to the Task #1 category.
Robert Miyasaki, Deputy Traffic Engineer, stated the additional
cost at approximately $5,000.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
DeCOCKER that the-Council approve this item as amended and authorize
transfer of the necessary funds. Vote resulted:
Yes: Councilmen DeCocker,
and Mayor Bruesch
No: None
Absent: Councilman Imperial
Abstain: None
Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem McDonald,
The mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-M PORTABLE STAGE
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM
McDONALD that this item be amended to include the additional purchase
of a suitable canopy unit to accompany the stage. Vote resulted:
Yes: Councilmen DeCocker, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem McDonald,
and Mayor Bruesch
No: None
Absent: Councilman Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor ;declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-N MODIFICATION TO TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 45785/7507-33
MELROSE AVENUE AND 2461 JACKSON AVENUE
Councilman,~Taylor requested that this item be sent back to the
developer for clarification and alternatives because of the increased
elevations of the properties involved. Mr. Taylor requested that the
plans be resubmitted with exact evidence of the various differences
in the elevation.
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There being no objection this item was deferred pending receipt
of the requested information.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION
A. TRAFFIC COMMISSION VACANCY
An interview for an additional applicant was scheduled for 6:30
p.m. on June 21, 1988. The persons interviewed for the vacancy on
the Planning Commission will also be considered for the vacancy on
the Traffic Commission.
B. ROSEMEAD BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB - REQUEST FOR RETROACTIVE
PAYMENT
Councilman Taylor expressed his concern at the continuing
problem in obtaining the backup material to the budgets provided to
the Council. Mr. Taylor had asked for the specifics on the
disbursements of the organization; where and how the monies are
actually spent. Mr. Taylor did not feel that three years could be
completely explained on one sheet of paper.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM
McDONALD that this agreement be funded provided that the Boys and
Girls Club present the itemized breakdown of the categories listed on
the summary sheet that is sent to the United Way for the past three
years and this be effective July 1st, 1988, with no retroactive
payments. Vote resulted:
Yes: Councilmen DeCocker, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem McDonald,
and Mayor Bruesch
No: None
Absent: Councilman Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Mayor Bruesch stated that copies of the ledger entries would be
made available to the Council.
Councilman'!Taylor stated his concerns were to be certain that
funds disbursed'by the Council were properly accounted for and
expressed the hope that when this item comes up for renewal all
requested information will be provided.
C. STUDY SESSION SCHEDULE
The Council agreed to a study session with the Rosemead Chamber
of commerce to be held on Tuesday, June 21, 1988 at 7:00 p.m.
following the interview for the Traffic Commission vacancy at 6:30
p.m.
D. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING
AS A CONDITION OF SALE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY A RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING RECORD REPORT
There being no objection this item was deferred to the next
Regular Meeting on June 28, 1988.
E. AB 3298 (Killea/Cortese) SOLID WASTE RECYCLING
Mayor Bruesch requested the Council to prepare a resolution in
favor of this legislation.
Councilman Taylor asked that the Council be provided with the
progress the League of California Cities has made before the council
consider any endorsement of this measure.
Mayor Bruesch stated he would support this bill as an individual
rather than a representative of the city council.
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VIII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. SOUTHEAST AREA TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
Mayor Bruesch reiterated his opinion of the need to develop a
special committee to study the traffic problems in the southeast area
of the City. Mr. Bruesch cited anticipated increases due to the
expansion of the Southern California Edison Company with
approximately 1200 added vehicles.
Councilman Taylor expressed the opinion that staff is already
available to handle this type of study and did not feel the need to
develop a specific committee for this purpose.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that such a committee, if
formed, would be subject to the rules of the Brown Act and its
members would be responsible for the conflict of interest provisions
of the Fair Political Practices Commission. This type of information
would have to be made available to any volunteers who would serve so
they would be aware of the,responsibilities before agreeing to join
such a committee.
Councilman Taylor asked that staff meet with the Traffic
Commission, gather pertinent information regarding what is needed for
the traffic situation in the southeast area, and report back to the
Council with the information.
Mayor Bruesch expressed concerns that the residents and the
businesses in that area be consulted for their opinions before any
firm decision is made by the Council. Mr. Bruesch felt a committee
of 10-12 people representing the various segments of the community to
serve for an approximate period of six months was necessary.
Staff was directed to return the requested information to the
Council for their consideration as a future agenda item.
B. MAYOR BRUESCH
1. Asked the City Attorney the legal position concerning trees
that are planted on property lines between two residential pieces of
property when one tree is causing damage.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, responded that this was a civil
matter better handled between private citizens with the City not
becoming involved in the situation.
Councilman Taylor concurred that the City should remain neutral
except where cases of code violations or the public safety is
concerned.
VIII.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, asked if something could be done
about vehicles that drive through town with loud music playing and
the apparent return of the pushcarts to the City.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that staff is aware of
the problem with pushcars and appropriate action is being taken. Mr.
Tripepi stated the Sheriff's Department should be notified about the
loud music.
B. Cleo Young, 7533 E. Garvey, stated she had wanted to testify
at the public hearing on Parcel Map No. 19584 and was reminded that
she had so testified.
The City Council adjourned to a Closed Session to consider a
personnel matter at 10:00 p.m.
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The City Council had met in a closed session to evaluate and
give salary consideration to the City Manager. The action taken was
a motion to give a 5% + 50 + a 2 1/2o salary adjustment from last
year and this motion passed three to one.
Councilman Taylor stated that his "NO" had nothing to do with
Mr. Tripepi or the management of the City but was because of his
opposition to all staff raises. Mr. Taylor believed that 10% was
inflationary and did not mean this to be taken as a reflection on any
employee in the City of Rosemead.
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the
meeting was adjourned to June 21, 1988 at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
C' Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF~ /ROpS~j•MCAD
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL DATF lJ-~7' d D
MAY 31, 1988 RY IAIILI~I~-j
The Adjourned Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to
order by Mayor Bruesch at 7:35 p.m. in the Conference Room of City
Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen DeCocker, Imperial, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem
McDonald, and Mayor Bruesch
Absent: None
This meeting was convened for the purpose of interviewing the
following applicants for the vacancy on the Rosemead Planning
Commission:
BERTHA SAAVEDRA
FRANK VILLAR
CARLA BRADLEY
AL PINON
MARGARET CLARK
JACK CLAIR
ELEANOR RIVAS
G.H. "PAT" CLEVELAND
PAUL D. SHIPLEY
All applicants were in attendance and were interviewed by the
City Council.
After completion of the interviews it was the unanimous decision
that Margaret Clark be selected as Planning Commissioner for the
unexpired term of Robert DeCocker and said appointment will terminate
in November, 1988.
The meeting was adjourned to the next regular meeting on June 14,
1988, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Ci Clerk
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