CC - 03-24-87MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 24, 1987 AT 8:00 P.M.
CITY O ROSx:AIEAD
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The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was
called to order by Mayor Imperial at 8:05 p. m., in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, Calif.
The pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman McDonald.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Carlos Perez.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Mc Donald,
Taylor and Mayor Imperial
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 10, 1987 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
MC DONALD that the Minutes of March 10, 1987 be approved.
Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PROCLAMATION: Frank Cordova
Mayor Imperial presented Frank Cordova with a proclamation
congratulating him for.the scholarship that he was awarded by
the J. Edgar Hoover Foundation for being the Sheriff,' Depart-
ment's outstanding Explorer at the Temple City Sheriff's Dept.
In addition to his parking control functions, Frank Cordova
helps the Sheriff's Department with finger printing, crowd con-
trol and bicycle licensing and as special event security. Mayor
Imperial wished him well in his career as a Sheriff's Deputy.
Frank Cordova expressed his appreciation to the Council and
staff at City Hall, and to Lt. Volker Niewisch,for inspiring him
to.become a Sheriff and he thanked his parents for their support
and help so that the could reach his goals. He stated that he
was very proud of the commendation and scholarship award, and
thanked everyone.
PRESENTATION: SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRANSPORTATION ZONE
Bill Forsythe, Forsythe & Associates, commented that his
firm had been-under contract with the County of Los Angeles
and the local steering committee to supervise the preparation
of the transportation zone application. He remarked about the
resolution which the Rosemead City Council had adopted last
December in opposition to the San Gabriel Valley Transportation
Zone, and he requested that this action be reconsidered after
his presentation. -His presentation explained that in 1984,..
Supervisor Schabarum introduced the concept of replacing.certain
of the RTD operations in the San Gabriel Valley with privately
contracted service. The source of funding would not be changed
onlythe source of operation, and therefore money would be saved.
He commented that the area being considered includes 29 cities
and about 350 square miles and 1,500,000 in population, and he
stated that Rosemead would be very crucial to this geographic
area. He commented that the current bus operations would be
maintained, and the line numbers, fare structure, and transfer
points would remain the same and would not have any negative
effect upon the current operation. He remarked that the cost
saving was not because of a differential in the labor rate, but
the more efficient use of labor and lower overhead. He stated
that a phased system of implementation is being proposed.within a
period of two years. He commented that the primary purpose of a
transportation zone is to provide an enhanced aspect of local
control, and this would be through a Joint Powers Authority,
and this authority would have an executive board; five members
elected by the City and two members from the County. CM 3-24-87
Page #1
Bill Forsythe stated that 24 of the 29 cities have passed.
resolutions supporting the Transportation Zone, and LATC requires
that .any city that wants to actively participate must pass a
resolution endorsing the concept and agree to take it to the
next step,.which is the participation of forming a Joint Powers
Authority, and then'the LATC will have to approve the formation
of the Transportation Zone, and this takes eight of the eleven
votes. If..approved, then the specifics of the Joint Powers
Authority Charter and By-laws would be presented to.the Council.
He felt that it would be more efficient and cost saving because
of the smaller size.
Mayor Imperial introduced Mike Lewis, Chief Deputy for Super-
visor Pete Schabarum, and inquired'if he had any comments to make
on this subject.
Mike Lewis, Chief Deputy, stated that he appreciated the op-
portunity in being able to make their presentation and would be
happy to answer any questions.
Councilman Bruesch commented that Rosemead would have one
of its major bus routes inside the proposed zone and one route
outside the zone.
Mr. Lewis stated that this does occur in a number of cities,
and it is the function of the guidelines which specify what kind
of routes would be run by the zone and which run by RTD. He re-
marked that the service would not be affected and the stops would
be the same as it.is now, although he felt that the quality of
the service and equipment would be improved by the use of private
contractors.
Mayor Imperial made a motion to rescind the resolution that
was adopted by the City Council, based upon two facts that should
be considered. The first fact being that he did not feel that
all the information had been provided and he would like a chance
to look at the brochure that had been presented to the Council,
and secondly, he felt that this project will be approved, and
he wanted t'he.City.of Rosemead to-be part of ..the make-up of this
committee: - :--n~
Councilman Bruesch inquired if a motion would be appropriate
since it is not an Agenda item.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that it had been placed
on the Agenda as a topic, and commented that the amendments to
the Brown Act are designed to give the public notice.of what is
going to be discussed and acted upon. He stated that as a judge-
ment call he did not have a problem with taking action.at this
time.
Councilman Taylor inquired if two items could not be.placed
on the Agenda at the next meeting, one to rescind and the other
to reconsider the resolution which was adopted on December 9,
1986 regarding the Transportation Zone. He still had reserva-
tions to the Transportation Zone', and felt that it was similar
to the AT & T_breakup. The problem with the management of the
RTD is still there and will not be solved by this Transportation
Zone.
Councilman Bruesch commented that Rosemead was not the only
City that had not supported, the Transportation Zone. Monrovia,
Pasadena and San Gabriel have chosen not to support this proposed
zone.
Mayor Imperial honored Councilman Taylor's request to put
this item on the next Council Meeting's Agenda and withdrew his
motion to rescind the Resolution.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, inquired who was responsible
for the flashing traffic lights at schools.
Mayor Imperial stated that a memorandum would be prepared
for him regarding that subject. CM 3-24-87
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Mr. Nunez.commented that the lights at Williams Schools .
were out for three weeks that he knew of and he had gone before
the school board and was told that the City maintained those
lights. He felt the board should have.someone report these
things to the City when the lights are out.
Councilman Taylor remarked that at the corner of Temple
City Blvd.; and Valley there are eight street lights out and
have been out for a full month, and he requested a report
back on why this is happening.
Mayor Imperial directed staff to check into the complaints
that Mr. Nunez commented on regarding the lights and requested
a memorandum be prepared for Mr. Nunez and the Council and that
the lights Councilman Taylor commented on be taken care of, and
a report be prepared for the Council.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSIONS DECISION TO DENY WITHOUT PREJUDICE THE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY MAY'S EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTE AT 8705 VALLEY BLVD., ROSEMEAD
Mayor Imperial opened the Public Hearing and inquired if
there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak regard-
ing this matter.
Dave Apodaca, 9014 Hershey St., Elder of the Rosemead Church
of Christ, stated that he did not.want to circumvent the.Conditional
Use process, although the State evaluator for this area in connec-
tion with the downstairs day school has informed them that there
is no statute that prohibits the use of the upstairs. He remarked
that the church would be using a portion of the upstairs as neces-
sary for their own purposes. He stated that the Planning Depart-
ment recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit and the .
Planning Commission was also ready to approve the use until the
Lens raised their objection. He felt that this was the Church's
responsibility as the 'landlord and not the City's tomork out any
possible tenant disagreements.
Councilman Bruesch inquired how long the upstairs has been
vacant.
Mr. Apodaca stated that is not vacant as the Church uses it
Sunday and Wednesday and sometimes on other days of the week.
Councilman Bruesch inquired if it had been rented out before.
Mr. Apodaca stated that occassionally.it had been rented out,
and Rosemead Adult School was one of the tenants for the past
couple of years off and on.
Councilman Bruesch inquired if the rental of that portion
of the building was an essential part-of.their'.budget.
Mr. Apodaca stated that the church will not go bankrupt if
it is not rented; however, it would be very helpful in
planning for the church to have that additional income from these
two leases.
Nick Liu, 3106 N. San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead, stated that
he had been hired by the May's Educational Institute, and a lot
of money has already been spent on equipment, teachers and secre-
taries. He commented that the purpose of this institute is.to
help teach English to the immigrants who have recently arrived
in the United States. He commented about the concerns of May
Leung and presented slides showing that other pre=school.sites
in the area have had similar situations and how they have re-
solved their problems with fences. He felt that their upstairs
Institute would not interfere with the pre-school downstairs.
Mayor Imperial inquired if a fee was charged for this school.
Mr. Liu stated that they did charge a fee. CM 3-24-87
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Robert Chen, 401 E. Valley Blvd., San Gabriel, spoke on
behalf of the Rosemead Church of Christ and May Leung Institution.
He could not see why this has been made an exception since there
is no law or ordinance or code whatsoever to prevent an adult
school along with a pre-school. He.commented that the church
wants to rent 6 large classrooms,-over 55,000 square foot, and
questioned who would be a better tenant than an educational
center. This would be one for adults upstairs and pre-schoolers
downstairs, and he felt that this would be better than renting
it to another kind of business not involved in. educational purposes.
He stated that a fee is= charged, but it is very minimal, and
the purpose is to educate the working immigrant people to learn
the language and also for vocational training.
Mia Chen, 554 Cameron Crest, Diamond Bar, representative
of Evergreen Child Center, and stated that her main concern is
the safety of the children.
Mayor Imperial inquired if this was a pre-school for primarily
Chinese children.
Mrs. Chen stated that they would accept any nationality and
there is no racial discrimination. She stated that in the State
Social Service Department in Title 22, racial discrimination is
not allowed.
Mayor Imperial commented that he could not understand the
problem with having Chinese elders upstairs learning the language.
Mrs. Chen stated that she was concerned over sexual-abuse.
Mayor Imperial felt that if the pre-school is doing their
job properly and watching over these children this problem should
be minimal.
Mrs. Chen commented that there was only one restroom facility
downstairs, and she did not want the pre-school license jeopardized
by having adults upstairs. Mrs. Chen passed out a circular that
stated that Adult School is not going to be used upstairs when the
Evergreen Learning Center is coming in. She could not see the dif-
ference in the Rosemead Adult School and the Mays Adult Institute.
Councilman Bruesch inquired if it was a stipulation of the
rental agreement that when the pre-school opens that there be no
adult school upstairs. He wanted to know if the Rosemead Adult
School was required to move out.
Mr. Apodaca stated that the Rosemead Adult School was not
required to move out, and this was not any part of the lease with
the pre-school.
Councilman McDonald commented that Mr. Apodaca represented
the owners of the building and.there are two tenants who want to
lease the building and inquired if he could not get these two
tenants to come to an agreement without the City getting involved.
Mr. Apodaca stated.that he would like to get approval for
both of the tenants for use of the Church's facilities. Mrs.
Chen is concerned that if the upstairs is leased for adult edu-
cation that the State will deny her permission to operate her
school, because she was told by a representative of the State
that although it was not illegal to have an adult school upstairs
that she would not recommend approval for the child center.
Councilman McDonald stated that he did not feel that the
Council or the Planning Commission could deny their right to
go into their:business. He felt that-the City shouldnot be
the resolver of this dispute, if they meet all the City's re-
quirements. He felt that the owners should, work out the,problem
between the tenants.
Mayor Imperial'stated that .the occupancy permit was,the reason
for the City's.involvement in this.
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Councilman McDonald remarked that after looking at the
occupancy permit, he could not see any reason for denial.
Mrs. Chen stated that her only concern was for the 40 or
50 children.
Mr. Apodaca stated that they are also concerned about the
welfare of the children, and did assure everyone that the adults
would not be sharing restroom facilities with the children.'
Mayor Imperial inquired if there was anyone else who would
care to speak regarding this subject matter.
No one came forward, and the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.)
Councilman Taylor requested a clarification on the bathroom
facilities involved, and inquired how many there were and who
would be using them.
Mr. Apodaca stated that in the downstairs portion of the
fellowship building there are three restrooms, one is for small
toddlers and there is a separate boys and girls bathroom. The
people who would be leasing the upstairs portion would be using
the restrooms that are actually in the rear part of the Church.
There is one for men and one for ladies in the Church.
Councilman Taylor stated that the letter that had been
presented to the Council by Mrs. Chen implied that when the
day care school comes in the adult school will no longer use
any space. He felt the implication was that the facility would
not be used full time or daily use of the building by adults.
He commented that the adult school will beiin operation from
8:30 a.m., to 10:00 p.m. every day of the week except Sunday.
He felt that was a high intensity use, and he did not know of
any other church building that is used to that intensity. He
did have reservations about such high intensity use. He com-
mented that Mrs. Chen had a contract with the Church for the
day-care center and her concern is that her license will be
jeopardized by the approval of the adult school.because it has
already been implied by the State representative that she would
not recommend approval. He inquired who was paying more rent
for the building.
Mr. Apodaca stated that Mia Chen is paying $500 a month
plus additional for utilities, and the people-that are being
considered for the upstairs portion are paying.$2000.
Councilman Taylor felt that the first party is being jeo-
pardized if there is a chance that because of the school
upstairs, - she may not be able to establish.a day-care center.
Mr. Apodaca stated that he had made it clear to both
parties that he felt morally obligated to go with the day-care
center if it came to a choice of tenants because an agreement
had already been signed with her.
Councilman Taylor inquired, when the Evergreen School would
be in operation.,
Mr. Apodaca stated that it would be in approximately one
month.
Councilman Bruesch stated that he agreed with Councilman
McDonald in that he felt that the City should not be involved
in this case at all, and he felt that both of the businesses
that would.be operating in the building are-legal, and this
would be a matter between landlord and tenants. He felt com-
passion for both tenants. He commented that at Willard School
there has been the same type of situation as this would be;
an adult school along with a grade school, and has gone on for
seven years and there has never been a problem. He remarked
that if the State should be causing.a problem in allowing Mrs.
Chen, she could call upon State Legislators to help her get ap-
proval of her application. He also commented to Mrs. Leung
that Mrs. Chen should be allowed to get her business started
before the adult school moves in upstairs. CM 3-24-87
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Councilman McDonald stated that he felt that the Council
was out of their realm in taking on the responsibility of mediat-
ing contracts with Mr. Apodaca,'and whoever had the first con-
tract has legal recourse if there should be a problem in the
future.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN MC DONALD, SECONDED BY MAYOR IMPERIAL
that the Appeal for a Conditional Use Permit be granted subject
to the conditions listed in Exhibit.A.' Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Mc Donald, and
Mayor Imperial
NAYES: Councilman Taylor
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and
so ordered.
Councilman Taylor requested the record show that his "no"
vote was because he felt that this would be a high intensity use
because of the long hours the building would be used.
Mayor imperial requested that the record show that his reason
for wanting both businesses there is because he felt that they are
both needed and he felt that the immigrants need some help in
learning to speak the English language. He commented that when
his parents came to this country from Italy, they did not have
schools like this at that time, and he felt that it would have
been helpful to them.and immigrants should be helped as much as
possible.
B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONE CHANGE FROM R-2 TO M-1
ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT REAR OF 8712 GARVEY AVENUE
.Mayor Imperial stated that the Public Hearing was open and
inquired if there was anyone in the audience who would care to
speak.
No one came forward and the Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MC DONALD
that the Zone Change from R-2 to M-1 at 8712 Garvey Avenue be ap-
proved. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
The following Ordinance No. 601 was introduced for its
first reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 601
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-2 TO M-1 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT REAR OF 8712 GARVEY AVENUE
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MC
DONALD that Ordinance No. 601 be introduced on its first-read-
ing and the reading.in full be waived. Vote resulted:
UPON-ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Bruesch stated while he is not usually in favor
of small zone changes of this nature, this is only to straighten
a zone line south of a major arterial, and he had no qualms about
supporting it.
B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONE CHANGE FROM R-2 TO
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (P-D) AT 2719 S. MUSCATEL AVENUE
Mayor Imperial stated that the Public Hearing was open and
inquired if there was anyone in.the audience who would care to
speak regarding this zone change request.
Mike Mangana, 9702 Naomi, Arcadia, developer, stated that
he.would be happy to answer any question that the Council may
have, and stated that he hoped the Council would approved the
development of ten single family dwellings. CM 3-24-87
Page H6
Al Zellar, 3431 N. Ivar, Rosemead, stated that after he
down Muscatel, where this construction is being proposed,
he felt that this would help cleanup the area.
.Mayor Imperial inquired if there was anyone else who would
care to speak regarding this project.
No one else came forward,. and the Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN MC DONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
CLEVELAND that the Zone Change from R-2 to P-D at 2719 S.
Muscatel be approved. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Mc Donald, and
Mayor Imperial
NAYES: Councilman Taylor
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and
so ordered.
Councilman Taylor requested that the record show that his
"no" vote was not specifically against the'Owen Development
Corporation or the buildings as such. He stated that his "no"
vote was only against the size of the lots.
Councilman Bruesch commented that he also had reservations
about the size of the lots;.and his other concern was about the
percentage of the lots that was covered by the houses; however,
he voted in favor of this zone change because he agreed with"the
gentleman, Mr. Zellar, that.this was one of the areas that did
need cleaning up, and improvement. He felt that there was a
lack of clarity in the P-D Zoning, in lot size, and he suggested
that when-the new.Zoning Code is being considered,that the lot
size in the P-D Zone be addressed and also percentage of coverage
on the lots.
The following Ordinance No. 602 was introduced on its first
reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 602
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 2719 S. MUSCATEL AVENUE
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN MC DONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN.
CLEVELAND that Ordinance No. 602 be introduced on its first
reading and the reading in full be waived. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Mc Donald, and
.Mayor Imperial
NAYES: Councilman Taylor
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly.carried
and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor stated his "ho".,vote was not in opposition
to waiving the reading in full. However, he did want to comment
that the Council needs to direct the Planning Department by their
next meeting or two, to put something on their agenda for the P-D
Developments. He felt that the:biggest problem is the lot sizes.
He commented that this Council voted down a development because
of the crowding of the units. He felt that something should be
done about this so that this problem does not continue throughout
the City.
Councilman Bruesch stated that there was another issue, and
that was that if a developer can come into the City and allowed
to build homes in the P-D Zone on smaller lots than the single lot
owner in an R-1 or R-2 Zone, which'; would be unfair to the owner
of the R-1 and the R-2 property.
Mayor Imperial stated that this could cause Rosemead to have
the same type of overcrowding problem that Monterey Park has, and
he stated that he was in favor of maintaining the minimum of 5,000
sq. foot and for more recreation area.and yard. CM 3-24-87
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Mayor Imperial concluded his statement by directing the
staff to go to the Planning Department and come-up with a reason-
able solution for the Council's consideration.
C. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1
TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT 3826=3838 MUSCATEL AVENUE
Mayor Imperial stated that the Public Hearing was `open and
inquired if there was anyone in the audience who.would care to
speak regarding this matter.
Jim Graham, 1613`Chelsea Road, San Marino, owner of the pro-
perty, and stated that the lots are 6000 sq. it. net and four of
these six lots are actually pool-sized, and if there are any
questions, he would try to answer them.
Al Derenzi, L & D Engineer Co., 106 West Lime Avenue, #205,
Monrovia, stated that the client is accepting the'conditions of,
approval which were recommended by the Planning Commission. He
commented that a 6,000 sq. ft. net size is being maintained and that
the private street instead of a public street is due to the shape
of the property. The property otherwise meets all the R-1 standards
and will be developed at the R-1 density.
Neil Eskuri,248 E. Main Street, Alhambra, architect, stated
that he felt that this was the best design for the property and
has designed the homes to fit the property. He stated that as
far as the price range goes, they will try to keep them around
$150,000.
Councilman Bruesch inquired what the percentage of the lot
coverage was.
Mr. Eskuri stated that the homes cover less than 50% of the
lot's size.
Mayor Imperial inquired if anyone else would like to speak
regarding this project.
No one came forward and the Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
CLEVELAND that the Zone Change from R-1 to P-D at 3826 to
3838 Muscatel be granted. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
The following Ordinance No. 603 was introduced on its
first reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 603
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 3826-3838 MUSCATEL AVENUE
MOTION BY'COUNCILMAN _TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
CLEVELAND that Ordinance No. 603 be introduced on its first
reading and the reading in full be waived. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS'PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor stated that.on one of these zone change
projects the compaction of the driveway,was listed at an 807. com-
paction, and`he felt that was an error and he wanted to make sure
that the figure would be corrected to 90% to prevent failures in
the driveways..
Councilman Bruesch commented that he felt that this project
on Muscatel was the type of P-D Zoning that would be acceptable
in R-1.and.R-2 areas-with less than 50% lot coverage and have
5,000 to 6,000 sq. ft..lot size, and have 1900 to 2000 sq. ft.
in the house structure. He felt that this was a fine way in im-
plementing a P-D. CM 3-24-87
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III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 87-10 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
RESOLUTION NO. 87-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $152,232.29
NUMBERED 00139-00158/18874 THROUGH 19057 INCLUSIVELY
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that Resolution No. 87-10 be adopted. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor inquired about an item listed on Page k9
regarding payment of $1000 for broken window repairs.
Michael Burbank stated that.it was the plate glass window
at the Community Center and at Garvey Pool.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 600 - SETTING COUNCILMEMBERS SALARIES
ORDINANCE NO. 600
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
SETTING CITY COUNCIL SALARIES
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND
that Ordinance No. 600 be introduced on its first reading and the
reading in full be waived. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Cleveland, McDonald, Taylor and Mayor
Imperial
NAYES: Councilman Bruesch
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and
so ordered.
.Councilman Bruesch stated that he-was sorry that he could
not vote in favor of this increase since only 4% was allowed
for the employees, and until such time they are allowed the
same amount of raise he could not vote for a 5% raise for the
Council..
Robert Kress, City Attorney, inquired if Councilman Bruesch
did not want the entire Ordinance read in its entirety.
Councilman Bruesch stated that he did not want it read in
full.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 87-11 - ADOP'
STANDARD. SPECIFICATIONS FOR
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTING 1987 SUPPLEMENTS TO THE
FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
LING 1987 SUPPLEMENTS TO
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
87-11
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
MC DONALD that Resolution No. 87-11 be adopted. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-B, CC-H, CC-J-and CC-K deferred)
CC-A FINAL TRACT MAP #44744 AT 3215 IVAR AVENUE
CC-C LOADING ZONE AT DEL MAR CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
CC-D PARKING PROHIBITIONS/HELLMAN AVENUE
CC-E PROTECTED LEFT TURN PHASING--SAN GABRIEL BLVD :/HELLMAN
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CC-F LOADING ZONE IN FRONT OF CALIFORNIA CHRISTIAN HOME
CC-G AUTHORIZATION REQUESTED TO ATTEND 1987 CITY ATTORNEY
LEAGUE CONFERENCE IN MONTEREY, MAY 6-8, 1987
CC-I FINAL PARCEL MAP #17958 AT 3164 BARTLETT AVENUE
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that the foregoing Items on the Consent Calendar be approved.
Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-B ACCEPTANCE OF DEL MAR PROJECT FROM HELLMAN/200 FEET
SOUTH OF GARVEY
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, stated that he had mentioned before
that at the 3rd or 4th house north-of Emerson on Del Mar the gates
are left open and are interfering with pedestrian traffic, and
also about the cars that are parked with their rear ends parked
on the sidewalk and this is on the 3rd property north of Hellman.
He also commented on the -'vehicles that are parked in the areas
where the lanes narrow down by the left-turn pockets. He also
remarked about 'a control box in the middle of the sidewalk at the
corner of Garvey and Del Mar, and he was told that nothing can be
done about that
Mayor Imperial directed staff to research the items that Mr.
Nunez has mentioned and prepare a memo to the Council.
Councilman Taylor stated that he would like in the future
a summary.page be prepared of all of the changes and the deductions
listed, such as what has been deleted out. He felt that this was
very.poorly done and all the attached 'pages have to be deciphered
individually, and if there was a summary page it would be helpful
to the Councilmen. He commented that this project was $150,000
over which is 13% over budget, and he•requested..a red-lined set
of plans for the Council showing where all of these corrections
had taken place.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that if Councilman
Taylor would feel more comfortable with this item, it could be
deferred to the next meeting and this would allow time to pre-
pare a red-lined set of plans.
Councilman Taylor stated that deferring the action on this
item would not change the outcome of the vote; however, he did
feel that there was a better way of preparing this item.
Councilman Bruesch commented on the change orders that took
place at Zapopan Park and although there were not as many change
orders as this project, . it would have been helpful to have had
a summary sheet. He felt that the summary sheet would be helpful
to him to find the line items.
Mayor Imperial directed staff to prepare a summary sheet for
this project and all others.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that the Del Mar Project from Hellman to 200 feet south of Garvey
be accepted. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-H AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF ROSEMEAD & ROSEMEAD FOUNDATION
Councilman Taylor requested that this item be deferred and that
someone from the Chamber be-present at the next meeting because he
had several questions that need to be answered. He was interested
in the final ownership of the land and the building and he inter-
preted that it would be with the Foundation, and paragraph 9 of the
agreement regarding the operating costs.in the new facilities
for the period after August 8, 1990 needs to be clarified by the
Chamber of Commerce at the next Council Meeting.
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Mayor Imperial agreed with Councilman Taylor and stated that
he could not vote on this item at this time, and he commented that
this was committment to the Chamber for a four year period and
after that they should be self-sufficient.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated the entire agreement
was drafted by him, and he put the language into paragraph #9
to operate as a sunset provision. Hew. comme_nted_ that it was
not his understanding of the ballot provision that after. these
funds are paid over to the Rosemead Foundation, that there will
be a Visitor's Center for ever-more. For the agreed upon
four years, the City will set aside and give the money under
certain circumstances that are.defined:_in this.aereement,
and he wanted to make sure that in four years that this amount
would not continue as a Chamber subsidy, and the language in
Paragraph #9 would force the parties after the four years to de-
cide if the Visitor Center Program was working, if the City wished
to continue funding for that particular Visitor Center, and what
services would be provided and what the City would want to pay for.
Mayor Imperial stated that as far as he was concerned, after
four years he would have to give a lot of consideration to the
subsidy that the Chamber is receiving, let alone 2% of the tax,
and from that point on, he did not want to even consider it now,
or in four years.
Councilman Taylor requested that at the next meeting, he
would like to have a copy of the ballot given to the Council
so that they can actually read what was put in there under the
Council's signature and what was presented to.the•people.
Councilman Bruesch stated that he wanted it clearly stipu-
lated that it is the Council's option to decide whether to con-
tinue or discontinue, and he felt that #9 looks like it is going
to be a joint decision.
Councilman Taylor stated that the Visitor Center was not
going to be only for the Chamber of Commerce to operate for the
businesses totally, and this agreement states that if the City
wants to continue the Visitor Center after the four years, the
operating costs will then be negotiated. He wanted it clearly
understood that.the $28,000 that the City has given.to.the "
Chamber will have to cover all'of the promotions-in the City,
and,if need be,that subsidy can be cut back. He did not want
the Chamber to come back in four years and say that the program
has run out and now the City will have to pay the Chamber to
run it.
There being no objection, this item was deferred to the
next Council Meeting on April 14, 1987.
CC-J STREET IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENTS--7962 NEWMARK AVENUE
Councilman Taylor requested a breakdown of the properties.
He remarked that there was something very disproportionate in
the figures listed. He commented on the claim for Mr. & Mrs.
Hernandez, and the total assessment of $1656, appraised value
of dedication.of $1275 and the net cost to property owner of
$381. He commented on the amounts paid to.the other residents
and the amounts of the assessments and the variations in costs.
He requested a breakdown of square footages dedicated and what
work was:.actually done and why such a variation exists and re-
quested this information by the next Council Meeting on April 14,
1987.
There being no-objection, it was so ordered.
CC-K APPROVAL OF PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SAN GABRIEL BLVD.,
AND DELTA TRAFFIC SIGNAL.AND MEDIAN RECONSTRUCTION AND AUTH-
ORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS
Councilman Bruesch inquired if those medians would be removed.
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Ed Cline., Traffic Engineer, stated that the median in
front of the school had been reconfigured, and presently the
westbound traffic has a relatively short left-hand pocket to
go into the main entrance, and that left-turn pocket is in-
adequate during anytime that cars are coming and going. He
commented that the left-turn pocket would put into the school
for westbound traffic and this way the flow would be reversed.
He stated that portion of the median would be taken out, recon-
figure the median, making a longer left-turn.pocket going into
the school where it is currently exiting, reverse their parking
lot where they will exit opposite Delta and they will advantage
of the signal.
Councilman Bruesch inquired what was being done in the front
parking lot.
Ed Cline stated that the front parking lot would be slurried
over to cover-up the existing parking stall markings because they
must be reversed.
Counncilman Bruesch commented on the fact that the City is
paying for this project and the County is not contributing any
funds at all.
Councilman Taylor stated that all westbound traffic only has
one.way into Don Bosco High School if they are coming up Walnut
Grove and going westbound on San Gabriel.and if they are going
eastbound they can always make a right-hand turn and go into the
parking lot. This proposal would be eliminating the left-turn
lane at the signal, and the pocket east of that point becomes the
only left-turn lane for the westbound traffic. He stated that
traffic would have to go about a block and half and make a U-turn
to get into the eastbound lanes. He wanted a: definite understand-
ing from the School that this is what they have understood and what
they plan to do about it. He did not feel that this proposal was
solving any of the problems.
Ed Cline stated that this was a compromise solution, and they
tried to separate the student parking from the traffic that was
there only.to drop the students,.and the faculty arrives ahead
of the mass student arrival and leaves a little later than the
mass student departure. He stated that there would be pedestrian
gates Out in to separate that particular area from the larger
faculty parking, and a new driveway will be put in at the westerly
extent of the property to accomodate and separate the student park-
ing altogether from the other activity.
Councilman Taylor inquired about the west driveway and asphalt
paving going about 80 to 100 feet on private property.,
Ed Cline stated that the school was concerned with their loss
of on-site parking, and the driveway was located so that the loss
would be minimized.
Councilman Taylor inquired who was paying for the on-site
improvements.
Ed Cline stated that they were part of the City's contract.
Councilman Taylor.stated that was precedent setting, and
inquired if and.when private driveways have been built on private
property and have-not been assessed.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, commented.that the school
had requested that the entire parking lot be repaved and they were
told that the City would only make improvements that had been created
as a result of the project, and they have agreed with the design as
presented to the City Council.
Councilman Taylor stated that he felt
improvement because of the high volume of
could not vote for putting in the driveway
He stated that the school should be contac
going to do about it.
that the signal was an
traffic, however, he
without an assessment.
ted to see what they are
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Mayor Imperial stated that this item would be deferred.
Councilman Taylor requested that the number of high school
students that drive and that they have the clear understanding
that they must drive westerly to Lawrence and make a U-turn.
Mayor Imperial directed that this item be deferred for
additional information to the next Council Meeting.
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. WAIVER OF FEES FOR ZAPOPAN COMMUNITY CENTER
Councilman Taylor, after reading the waiver of fees that
have been approved in the past, did . not realize that there
had been so many. He had no problem with this request, since
it is a community organization.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that a waiver of fees for Zapopan Community Center by Rosemead
Citizens for Civic Action be approved and that a refund of $94
be granted. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. Councilman Bruesch commented that at the last meeting
'he had asked for figures on the student growth in the area,
and requested that information on City.letterhead.
C. Councilman Bruesch inquired who was responsible for
the cleanup of debris after an automobile accident.
Mayor Imperial stated that he had asked that question some
time ago and was told that the Sheriff's Department does not
have the obligation.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the tow drivers
carry shovels and brooms and it is their responsibility to clean
the debris. If there is no report taken and is merely an ex-
change of license information, and the debris is left there, then
the City crew will clean it up when told about it.
Mayor Imperial felt that
like that is reported and,.'.in
City has a liability..-
it could be days before something
the meantime, he felt that the
Councilman Bruesch requested that staff investigate the
accident on Falling Leaf Saturday night regarding who was the
tow truck operator who was supposed to clean up the mess, and
also he wanted to see a police report on that accident to see
if the narrowness of the street had been a contributing factor
to the major accident that took place.
Mayor Imperial stated that he felt that an employee should
be driving these streets and if an accident had not been reported
he would immediately call the Sheriff's Department to cordon-off
the area to get the glass cleaned up.
Councilman Bruesch commented on an accident which took place
on Monday morning at the corner of Park and San Gabriel Blvd., and
there was a tow truck there; however, the glass is still there today.
Mayor Imperial stated that until the Tow Truck operator is
found, the glass sits in the middle of the street endangering some-
body's well-being.
Councilman Taylor stated that all.traffic accident reports
should..list::'.the_ tow truck service company's name, and have the
requirement in the Code that tow truck operators are required to
cleanup after an accident.
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VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Holly Knapp, 8367 E. Whitmore Street, expressed her
appreciation to the Council for waiving the fee for the Zapopan
Community Center.
Holly Knapp stated that she did not feel that people should
make a business out of teaching English as a second language when
it can be provided to them through Public Education.
Councilman Taylor remarked that he felt that the people who
want to get the supplemental education that is being provided to
them by these businesses s'iould be encouraged and complimented;
however, the part of this project that he did not agree with is
the high intensity use which was open from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
This is not just a daily school use, and it is a business, with
students going in and out continuously.
Holly Knape) inquired about the. Gentlemen's Tea House and,
asked if the'.problem.had been resolved.
Donald Wagner, Assistant Manager, stated that he had met with
the owners of the property about a week ago, and they took out a
Dance and Entertainment Application and have not returned it as yet.
He stated that when it is returned, she.would be notified.,
Holly Knapp also remarked that she hoped that she would see
everyone at the Rosemead Prayer Breakfast this Saturday morning.
B. Leroy Young, 7533 E. Garvey Avenue, questioned why the
owners of property were assessed for the widening of Newmark when
it was for the benefit primarily of the Arlene.Bitely School.
Councilman Bruesch stated that this widening was down on
Newmark near Builders Square.
C. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, commented on a big accident
on a Wednesday, about three weeks ago, on Fern and Del Mar and
the tow truck operators towed the vehicles away; however, the
plastic was still left there, and on the Sunday of that week
another accident took place and the rubber strips that had been
laying there were there for weeks. He stated that the tow,
truck operators do not use their brooms even if they do have
them.
Mayor'Imperial adjourned the Council Meeting to March 31,
1987 at 7:30 p. m.
Respectfully submitted:
APPROVED :
City. erk
MAYOR
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