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CC - 01-12-88APPROVED CITY OF ROSEMEAD DATE Rv MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 12, 1988 The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead city council was called to order by Mayor Cleveland at 8:02 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 Bruesch. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Tom Phillips. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Imperial, McDonald, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch, and Mayor Cleveland Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 8, 1987 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMAN MCDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR to approve the Minutes of December 8, 1987. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. A proclamation was presented by the Council to Thu Le in honor of her having won the Constitution Speech Contest. Ms. Le delivered her speech to the members of the Council and the audience. Councilman Imperial commended Ms. Le and congratulated her on being a credit to Rosemead and to all Vietnamese people. I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE A. Elizabeth Mata, 8724 E. De Adalena, directed attention to small businesses being conducted in garages and illegal garage conversions. Councilman Imperial stated the need for a program capable of detecting these types of activities. The Mayor directed staff to look into this situation. B. Bonnie Culbertson, Vice-President Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, reminded members of the Council of the Chamber Planning Conference next week and thanked the members who would be in attendance. C. Alba Patterson, 2712 Falling Leaf, spoke against the latest parking survey concerning the problem with the Auto Auction. Ms. Patterson felt that a survey did not accomplish anything. Ms. Patterson also spoke on the issue of her exemption for yard parking due to her handicapped status. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch concurred with the suggestion Ms. Patterson had made that changing street sweeping day to Tuesday in that area might help alleviate some of the parking problems there. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the Parking Control officers would be reminded of her status. D. Daniel Spadaro, 4113 N. Muscatel, directed attention to the accumulation of trash in the back parking lot of the Alpha Beta market on Valley Boulevard. Councilman Imperial has taken pictures of the situation and staff has met with Alpha Beta personnel to alleviate the situation. Mr. Spadara stated that this is a recurring problem. Councilman Taylor requested that this subject be placed on the next agenda. CC 1-12-88 Page #1 • • Councilman McDonald suggested that a possible solution would be to remove public access to the trash bins. Staff was directed to meet with the people of Alpha Beta. E. Leroy Young, 7533 E. Garvey, dir lights out on Garvey Avenue; requested a undergrounding project; stated a problem wanted reassurance that the decisions of overturned by staff especially in regard Avenue. acted attention to street status report on the with soil compaction; and the Council would not be to the widening of Prospect Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that an Edison representative was in the audience and had noted the light problem and would take care of it. This normally takes five to seven days. Mr. Tripepi stated that Mr. Wagner would meet with Mr. Young to explain the status of the underground project. The Mayor assured Mr. Young that these items would be looked into. F. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, stated that Modern service did not arrange to pick up large items, such as appliances, left out by residents, and that they did not clean up messes made when bags are torn or barrels tipped over. Councilman Taylor asked Mr. Nunez to provide staff with the addresses. Mr. Taylor suggested that the Parking Control officers could periodically follow the trash trucks and cite violations such as garbage in plastic bags that get ripped, leaving a mess on the sidewalks and streets. G. Gene Boyd, 3603 Earle, stated that the parking problem surrounding a drive-in which holds swap meets on the weekends, had been alleviated by placing barricades that stated street parking was for residents only, and by requiring the drive-in to provide the necessary parking for its patrons. Mr. Boyd felt that something similar to this might be effective for the Auto Auction. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch thanked Mr. Spadro for decorating his home and yard at Christmas time, stating that it was a wonderful gift to the entire City. The mayor called a five-minute recess at 9:05 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened accordingly. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch asked if the illegal garage conversions could be investigated at the time homes are checked for illegal iron bars on the windows, and asked for a home-by-home, street-by-street inspection. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that an interior inspection, without the property owner's consent, is only permitted by an inspection warrant which is only issued with good cause by a judge. Iron bars can be seen from the street, whereas a garage conversion is not easily identifiable. Councilman Taylor requested that the City Attorney bring information to the Council stating what could be legally done to find illegal conversions. The Mayor so directed. The mayor directed that item V-B be taken out of order due to the presence of a number of persons interested in this item. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION B. CONSIDERATION OF MOTEL DEVELOPMENT ON NORTHWEST CORNER OF DELTA AND SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD CC 1-12-88 Page #2 • • Councilman Taylor requested that a copy of the petition being circulated and the letter of opposition from Don Bosco Technical School be given to the Council for,informational purposes. Mr. Taylor felt that opposition to this item would be in the best interest of the city. Mr. Taylor requested that the record show that citizen participation was one of the reasons for opposing this item. Councilman Imperial requested that staff and the Mayor attend the Regional Planning Committee meeting on Wednesday, January 13, 1988, and formally state Rosemead's opposition to this project. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch cited five motels in the general area having recently been installed in Rosemead, as well as a large hotel project planned for the Montebello Town Center area. Mr. Bruesch stated that too many motels could become a blight for Rosemead. A. Margaret Bowman, 8305 Scenic Drive, South San Gabriel, stated the petition has four hundred signatures comprised of Rosemead and County residents stating their opposition to this project. B. Mark Schwartz, 1638 N. Delta Street, South San Gabriel, stated that the president of the homeowner's association for the condominium in the vicinity, and others including himself, will be present at the Committee meeting to state its opposition to this project. Mr. Schwartz stated that in that area there are now 627 motel rooms in existence. Estelle Holtz, 8247 Sleeker, stated her appreciation of the Council's concern over this matter. There being no further discussion, it was MOVED BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the Council oppose this development and notify the County supervisor of the Council's opposition. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. There were seventeen (17) persons present in the audience who were in opposition to this proposed development. All persons interested in speaking on the following public hearings were sworn in by the City Clerk. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1 TO P.D. AT 4303 N. MUSCATEL AVENUE - CONTINUED FROM DECEMBER 22, 1987 The Mayor opened the public hearing. Mike Mangana, representing Owen Development, 203 S. Myrtle, Monrovia, stated his presence was to answer any questions the Council might have on this project. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch stated concerns that this variance would set a precedent in regard to the size of the lot as well as the square-footage on the ground floor level. These will be approximately 20% less than normally required. Councilman Taylor raised a point of clarification on the lot sizes in the R-1 compared to the P-D. The R-1 requirement is 6000 square feet and the P-D requirement is 4500 square feet. The lot size for this project is 6000 square feet. Mr. Taylor asked that the Planning Director explain the discrepancy of the ground floor deviation. (Mr. Chicots comments are unintelligble on the recording.) CC 1-12-88 Page #3 0 Mr. Mangana stated that the reason for less square footage on the ground floor is to allow greater room for a yard. This design has been used successfully on other projects. The reason for asking for instead of R-1 is P D that the current R-1 zone does not allow for a . . private street as does the P.D. A homeowne r association will provide for the maintenance of the stree t. Councilman McDonald stated that he this will be an attractive addition to Councilman Imperial concurred that There being no one else wishing to closed. The following ordinance was presen introduction: has been assured by staff that the City. this was a quality project. speak, the public hearing was ted to the Council for ORDINANCE NO. 617 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-1 TO P.D FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4303 MUSCATEL AVENUE (Zone Change 87-154) MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Ordinance No. 617 be introduced and reading in full be waived. Before vote could result Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch again expressed fears that a dangerous precedent was being set for future zone change requests. Councilman Taylor stated that the Council does set precedents and the Council does have to make discretionary votes - not against individuals but in the allowed process of the particular item - in this case the P-D zone. Mr. Taylor stated that the Council sets up city standards at its different meetings and policies are set such as that a lady asked the Council tonight what it could do about parking on Falling Leaf - a narrow street. Mr. Taylor stated that the Council knows that it set a precedent - the City has a policy that street are supposed to adhere to a 36-foot width standard - but Mr. Bruesch makes exceptions and at times the Council votes down standard width streets for narrow streets for parking on one side because it's a popularity issue at times. So, it's true that the Council does set precedents but this is a double-edged sword. Mr. Taylor asked that action be taken on Councilman McDonald's motion and Councilman Imperial's second. Mr. Taylor asked that the vote be recorded. Vote resulted: YES: Councilmen Imperial, McDonald, Taylor, and Mayor Cleveland NO: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch asked that the record show his ABSTAIN vote reflect his concerns that this will set a bad precedent for future projects, and did not indicate his desire to have the ordinance read in full. B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS CONCERNING RECYCLING CENTERS The Mayor opened the public hearing. 1. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, stated that condition No. 11 calling for the location of on-site recycling centers 50 feet from a residence was too close and asked that it be changed to 100 feet. CC 1-12-88 Page #4 • • Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch explained the differences between the types of facilities that are being proposed. Councilman Taylor agreed that if a facility will be open 24-hours a day, it should be located 100 feet from a residential area, and asked that item #B-11 be modified to include this requirement. Councilman McDonald agreed that 100 feet would be desirable, but if circumstances warrant, that distance could be increased. Mr. Nunez stated concerns that these centers will be kept neat and clean. Councilman Taylor stated that complaints will be handled as they arise and adjustments can be made if needed. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. The following ordinance was presented to the Council for introduction: ORDINANCE NO. 618 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING REGULATIONS CONCERNING RECYCLING FACILITIES MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH that Ordinance No. 618 be introduced and reading in full be waived. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF LAND USE REGULATIONS FOR GARMENT MANUFACTURING The mayor opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak the public hearing was closed. The following ordinance was presented to the council for introduction: ORDINANCE NO,. 619 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING LAND USE REGULATIONS FOR GARMENT MANUFACTURE Members of the Council expressed concern over whether existing businesses would be required to comply with the provisions of the new ordinance. Robert Kress, City Attorney, answered the Council's inquiry by stating that the existing businesses would become legal, non-conforming uses, subject to the provisions of the Zoning Code. Any expansion of their existing operations would terminate their legal, non-conforming use status. At that time they would be required to comply with the new standards or cease operations. Mr. Kress stated that the ordinance could be amended by the addition of a specific amortization period, at the conclusion of which, all businesses must beiin compliance. He further stated that this could be done at a later time, after the initial adoption of the standards. There appeared to be agreement on the suggestion that a shorter amortization period should apply to these types of non-complying businesses and staff was directed to return such an agreement to the Council. CC 1-12-88 Page #5 • Mr. Kress also suggested could be strictly construed existing businesses could be operations are not expanded. ~J that the definition of "expansion" as it relates to these businesses. The closely monitored to insure that MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH that Ordinance No. 619 be introduced; that reading in full be waived; and that an amendment be drafted to include existing businesses. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. III. LEGISLATION A. RESOLUTION NO. 88-1 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS (PREVIOUSLY RESOLUTION NO. 87-56, DATED DECEMBER 22, 1987) The following resolution was presented to the council for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 88-1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $237,811.87 NUMBERED 00578-00609/21016 THROUGH 21135 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN MCDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Resolution No. 88-1 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch asked for an explanation of warrants no. 21133 and 00598 on Page 16. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that a memo would be forthcoming. B. RESOLUTION NO. 88-2 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 88-2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $487,057.81 NUMBERED 610-629/21139 THROUGH 21235 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MCDONALD that Resolution No. 88-2 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. RESOLUTION NO. 88-3 - MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTALLATION OF THE RAMONA BOULEVARD SEWER IMPROVEMENTS The following resolution was presented to the council for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 88-3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTALLATION OF THE RAMONA BOULEVARD SEWER PROJECT CC 1-12-88 Page #6 • • MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD that Resolution No. 88-3 be adopted. Vote resulted: YES: Councilmen Imperial, McDonald, Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch, and Mayor Cleveland NO: Councilman Taylor ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Taylor stated that he is in favor of the project but his vote is against the use of Redevelopment Agency funds for this project. D. RESOLUTION NO 88-4 - DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE CITY'S AGENT FOR OBTAINING DISASTER RELATED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 88-/ 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 TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Resolution No. 88-4 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. E. RESOLUTION NO. 88-5 - CALLING FOR THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION BY THE CITY CLERK The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 88-5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1988, BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Resolution No. 88-5 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-A AND CC-I PULLED) CC-B INSTALLATION OF SPEED LIMIT SIGNS - ALLEY BETWEEN DEL MAR AVENUE AND EVELYN AVENUE CC-C APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL TO THE BOARD OF THE ROSEMEAD BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB CC-D VIETNAM VETERAN'S MEMORIAL - APPROVAL OF CONCEPT CC-E REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR ROSEMEAD DEFERRED LOAN PROGRAM - SILVA/2523 LA PRESA CC-F REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS INSTITUTE IN SAN DIEGO, FEBRUARY 24-25, 1988 CC 1-12-88 Page #7 L.J CC-G REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CITY MANAGERS MEETING IN SAN DIEGO, FEBRUARY 10-12, 1988 CC-H REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND WE-TIP CONFERENCE IN COSTA MESA, FEBRUARY 5, 6, AND 7, 1988 CC-J RECEIPT AND AWARD OF BIDS FOR THE ROSEMEAD HOME IMPROVEMENT - 26TH BID PACKAGE - OAKRIDGE CONSTRUCTION CC-K CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - LEO AND IRMA CABRERA CC-L 1988/89 BUDGET CALENDAR MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the aforementioned items be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried so ordered. CC-A REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF STOP CONTROLS ON COLUMBIA STREET AT JACKSON AVENUE 1. L.H. Haeckel, 7601 E. Columbia Street, appeared to speak on the necessity of installing a stop sign at the aforementioned location. Mr. Haeckel cited a similar case in Alhambra that had been successful in curbing speeders. Mr. Haeckel also stated that he was having a problem with visibility when entering the intersection of Hellman and Jackson. Councilman Taylor stated that spot checking of speeders by the Sheriff's department might be an effective deterrent. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch cited a reduction in speeding occurrences since the installation of stop signs in the Zapopan Park area. Councilman Imperial agreed with the need for stop signs if they would make the citizens more comfortable. 2. Holly Knapp, 8367 E. Whitmore St., stated that the stop signs would allow pedestrians to cross the street during times of heavy traffic. Ms. Knapp stated the recommendation of the Traffic Commission had been to install the stop signs and deny the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL to deny the Traffic Engineer's recommendation and approve the installation of stop controls on Columbia Street at Jackson Avenue. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly and so ordered. CC-I PARCEL MAP 16123 - RELEASE OF BOND This item was deferred to January 26, 1988, pending receipt of the property address and information on the revisions that had been made. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION A. LETTER FROM PLANNING COMMISSION RE: RESTAURANTS This item was referred back to the Planning commission for further information. VI. STATUS REPORTS A. AB 667 (Katz) CC 1-12-88 Page #8 . • Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch asked if, as a part of this anti-gridlock legislation, citations could be issued by Parking Control Officers. Robert Miyasaki, Deputy Traffic Engineer, stated that the legislation is worded so that someone stopped in the intersection, where signs are not posted, could be cited for PARKING IN AN INTERSECTION and subject to the standard Vehicle Code for that violation. Where signs are posted that say DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION, a higher fee structure has been suggested. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch stated that this legislation would also cover pedestrians, and mentioned the need of a comprehensive traffic study for the City. B. "NO AND LOW" PROPERTY TAX LEGISLATION This item was presented for information only and would affect approximately 40 cities. VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH 1. Asked that information on the traffic signals on Walnut Grove Avenue near the Edison building, as they relate to being synchronized, be placed on the agenda for 1-26-88. 2. Requested an update on the status of the Whitmore Alley project. B. COUNCILMAN McDONALD 1. Requested staff be directed to develop proposals allowing a comprehensive business license program designed to garner information as to how many and what of types of businesses are in existence. Councilman Imperial felt this item would give the Council some control over the types of business in the City. C. COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL 1. Requested the City Attorney give an opinion on the amount of reward, such as $1,000.00, the city could offer for the apprehension of graffiti violators. 2. Requested that staff be directed.to develop a program to not only detect but enforce the regulations against illegal structures. 3. Requested a status report on the Caltrans property. 4. Requested that the Planning Commission review all projects that were in Plan Check at the time of the R-2 ordinance change and report to the Council on their current status. D. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR 1. Requested an investigation of the graffiti on the walls near Temple City Boulevard and Valley Boulevard. VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. John Steelesmith, Area Manager Southern California Edison company, appreciated Mr. Young's concerns over the lights that were out and stated a patrol was being conducted at this time to locate the problems and take care of them within the five to seven day time allotment. CC 1-12-88 Page #9 B. Alba Patterson, 2712 Falling Leaf, stated that there were people living in vehicles at the Auto Auction parking lot. Staff was directed to investigate. C. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, expressed concern that pushcarts were in use at the Auto Auction. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the vehicles in question are trailers that are licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles and therefore not subject to Rosemead's pushcart ordinance. There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m. The next regular meeting is set for January 26, 1988, at 8:00 p.m. APPROVED: Respectfully submitted: M yOR Cit/i Clerk CC 1-12-88 Page #10