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CC - 04-26-88i APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL DATFnS~~~ APRIL 26, 1988 BY 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 Councilman Taylor. The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Charlie Corum of 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: MARCH 22, 1988 - REGULAR MEETING Councilman Taylor asked that this item be deferred for the purpose of entering into the record, verbatim, the testimony of persons speaking on March 22, 1988 in regard to CC-B - NORTHBOUND LEFT-TURN POCKET ON WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AT DRAYER LANE. Mr. Taylor also asked for the report from the Traffic Engineer in regard to the discrepancy in the number of accidents that had been reported for this location. There.being no.obj.ection, the approval of the minutes was deferred to May 24, 1988. I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE A. Donald Lackey, 8834 E. Garvey Avenue, appeared again to speak on the issue of rent control for the tenants of mobile home parks. Mr. Lackey asked that this control be imposed upon owners who are in direct violation of State laws governing mobile home park operators. Mayor Bruesch stated that the Council would look at the information presented by Mr. Lackey and take this matter under advisement at a future date. Mr. Bruesch also asked that staff provide the details of the arbitration board in existence in the City of E1 Monte for disputes over rents. Councilman Taylor stated that this was a major issue and should be placed as an agenda item. Staff was directed to alert the appropriate..State.agencies for aid in enforcing the existing laws. B. Tommy Francis, 2523 N. Delta Avenue, stated the opinion that there are not enough officers on duty in the early morning hours and feared that a deputy may be injured during an investigation. Mr. Francis stated that an alleged burglary had recently occurred at his place of business and the response time was approximately one hour. Only one deputy responded and he stated that the other two cars on duty in Rosemead were extended to other areas. Councilman McDonald asked that staff be directed to meet with Mr. Francis and a representative of the Sheriff's department for the explanation as to why the response time was so great and that the Council be given a memo in this regard. C. Leroy Young, 7533 E. Garvey Avenue, expressed his appreciation to the council for the removal of the buses that had been parked on Prospect Avenue. CC 4-26-88 Page #1 II. PUBLIC HEARINGS C~ A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1 TO M-1D FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2709, 2717, 2719, AND 2729 STINGLE AVENUE The Mayor opened the public hearing and the City Clerk issued the oath to those interested in addressing the Council. Edmond Cheng, 710 S. Garfield Avenue, Alhambra, the engineer for the project and is present to answer any questions. Cleo Young, 7533 E. Garvey Avenue, asked for clarification of the M1-D zone and expressed opposition to any manufacturing in a residential area.. Gary Chicots, Planning Director, responded that this zone was manufacturing with design overlay. Councilman Taylor stated that the surrounding area is already zoned M-1 and this will bring this property into conformance with the General Plan. Mayor Bruesch stated that this area was commercial/light industrial at this time and has evolved over a period of time from the residential type of zoning. There being:no..one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. The following ordinance was presented to the council for introduction on its first reading: ORDINANCE NO. 625 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-1 TO M-11) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2709 THROUGH 2729 STINGLE AVENUE MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that ordinance No. 625 be introduced. Before vote could result Mayor Bruesch raised the issue of the property that is located to the rear of the subject property and asked its present zoning and usage. Gary Chicots, Planning Director, was not familiar with the zoning but stated the current usage is for a trailer park. Mayor Bruesch was concerned that buffer zones be left between residential areas and commercial areas. Mr. Bruesch raised the issue of expansion of the businesses that are licensed by the City to try controlling the types of business that are allowed in the M-1 zone. Councilman Taylor stated that there is already a listing for the types of business that are allowed in the M-1 zone. Councilman DeCocker stated that there is an ordinance on the books now that regulates sewing shops through the Conditional Use Permit process. There being no further discussion, the question was called for and vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC 4-26-88 Page #2 III.LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 88722 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS The following resolution was presented to the council for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 88-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $343,360.33 NUMBERED 00832-00844/21895 THROUGH 21956 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Resolution No. 88-22 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. At this point in the proceedings a five-minute recess was called and the meeting was reconvened accordingly. B. RESOLUTION NO. 88-23 - EARTHQUAKE ASSISTANCE - DESIGNATION OF CITY MANAGER AS RECEIVING AGENT FOR STATE FUNDS The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 88-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE CITY'S AGENT FOR OBTAINING DISASTER RELATED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD that Resolution No. 88-23 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. ORDINANCE NO. 621 - APPROVING AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE GOVERNING PARKING FOR RESTAURANTS - ADOPT The following ordinance was presented to the council for adoption: „ ORDINANCE NO. 621. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESTAURANTS MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD that Ordinance No. 621 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. D. ORDINANCE NO. 623 - APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-1 TO P-D FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7507-7533 MELROSE AVENUE AND 2461 JACKSON AVENUE - ADOPT (ZC 87-155) The following ordinance was presented to the council for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 623 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-2 TO P-D FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7507-7533 MELROSE AVENUE AND 2461 JACKSON AVENUE CC 4-26-88 Page #3 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that ordinance No. 623 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-B, CC-D, CC-J, AND CC-M PULLED FOR DISCUSSION) CC-A CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - ALEXANDRIA GONZALEZ Recommendation: Denial CC-C CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - OLGA FISHER Recommendation: Approval CC-E APPROVAL OF MAY 14, 1988, AS BUDGET STUDY SESSION CC-F CITY CLERK VACATION REQUEST CC-G REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ANNUAL MUNICIPAL SEMINAR, MAY 19-22, 1988 CC-H ENGINEERING PROPOSAL - STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND WIDENING BENTEL AVENUE (ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD/LOMA AVENUE) CC-I REQUEST FROM GARVEY COUNCIL PTA - REFUND OF FEES FOR CARNIVAL Recommendation: Approval CC-K AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 1988 MAYORS AND COUNCILMEMBERS ORIENTATION INSTITUTE - MAY 11-13, 1988 - SAN FRANCISCO CC-L RECEIPT AND AWARD OF BIDS FOR THE ROSEMEAD HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - 27TH BID PACKAGE - LEEMAN CONSTRUCTION CC-N AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 1988 LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE - MAY 23-24, 1988 - SACRAMENTO CC-0 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - DON WILLIAMS Recommendation: Approval MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT-VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-B CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - JOSEPH MOON Recommendation: Denial Mayor Bruesch questioned the length of time that had passed between the time the claim was filed and the time the claim is being rejected. Mr. Bruesch asked for a memo in explanation. There being no further discussion on this item, it was MOVED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MCDONALD that CC-B be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-D AWARD OF BID - CURB ADDRESS PAINTING - HUBBS CURB ADDRESSING Councilman DeCocker asked how the number of curb addresses was arrived at. CC 4-26-88 Page $4 Staff responded that this was an approximation and the final billing would be made on the exact number of addresses that were actually painted. Councilman Taylor requested that staff have the Contractor supply a log of all addresses that are painted. There being no further discussion on this item, it was MOVED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD that this CC-D be approved with the understanding that the Contractor will supply a log listing all addresses that are painted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. . CC-J PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON WEST SIDE OF PROSPECT AVENUE Recommendation: Approval Leroy Young, 7533 E. Garvey Avenue, questioned the portion of curb that would be painted red and where the "NO PARKING ANYTIME" signs would be placed. Robert Miyasaki, Deputy Traffic Engineer responded that the section in question is on the west side of Prospect Avenue, north of Garvey Avenue, along the side of the McDonald's restaurant which is located on that corner. The restriction will be permanent. Cleo Young, 7533 E. Garvey Avenue, spoke in opposition to this item, stating her opinion that no traffic problem exists that would justify placing any parking restrictions. Councilman Taylor reiterated his support for a 36-foot standard width for City streets. Since the homeowners on Prospect Avenue had chosen not to have their street widened, this parking restriction would be necessary to allow enough room for two-way traffic on the street. There being no further discussion, it was MOVED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD that CC-J be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-M MOSQUITO ABATEMENT SERVICES - PRELIMINARY RESPONSE TO LAFCO PROPOSALS Mayor Bruesch asked for clarification as to which option proposed by the County would be supported by the City. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated the Council was being asked to authorize support of Option No. 2 - Contracting for services with an existing Mosquito Abatement District (MAD). Mayor Bruesch asked for a memo explaining the present payments made to the Southeast MAD since only a small portion of Rosemead lies within its boundary. Mayor Bruesch also directed staff to investigate the problem with mosquitoes on Klingerman Street at the wash. Councilman Taylor asked for a report from staff concerning the back up of water under the street at that location, this report to include if water is actually backing up and then standing under the street. There being no further discussion on this item, it was MOVED BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the City Council approve Option No. 2 (contracting with an existing MAD for mosquito abatement services) as its preliminary preference and authorize staff to communicate that preference to LAFCO. Vote resulted: CC 4-26-88 Page #5 0 UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION A. PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY The City Clerk was directed to schedule interviews of past and present applicants for this vacancy on Tuesday evening, May 17, 1988, commencing at 7:00 p.m. VII.MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. MAYOR BRUESCH 1. Requested an agenda item be prepared regarding a regulation on mini-malls and new motels regulating the number of spaces in proportion to the vacancy rate in existing facilities. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that an ordinance exists requiring a feasibility study for motels and it might be adapted for mini-malls regarding target occupancy. VIII.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Bonnie Culbertson, Chamber of Commerce, congratulated the winners of the recent election. Ms. Culbertson stated she had been successful in convincing a supermarket to replace its English sign which had been removed. Councilman Imperial expressed his appreciation to Ms. Culbertson in this effort but felt the City should have an ordinance requiring 50-50 signage so that the Chamber is not placed in the position of enforcing City positions. Mr. Imperial reiterated his position that the City Attorney draft such an ordinance for the Council's consideration. There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 10, 1988, at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: .qly Clerk CC 4-26-88 Page #6