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CC - 12-09-86i,. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 9, 1986 AT 8:00 P. M. r7,.-. llJ C i I C.-i' I D B, Y iC - The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Imperial at 8:00 p. m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tem Cleveland. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Paul Bengston. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Taylor and Mayor Imperial Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 25, 1986 - REGULAR MEETING Councilman Bruesch requested that the word "section" on page N7 be changed to "sector", and it was so directed. proved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the Minutes of the November 25, 1986 Council Meeting be ap- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE A. Estelle Holtz, 8242 Bleeker, So. San Gabriel, commented that the Alhambra High School District would be holding a public meeting on December 16, 1986 to decide on which sites would be selected for EIR's for the proposed high school, and was especially concerned that a site would be railroaded in. Mayor Imperial assured Mrs. Holtz that the City of Rosemead would be well represented at that meeting. B. Holly Knapp, 8367 E. Whitmore Street, Rosemead, expressed her appreciation for being sent to the We-Tip Conference in Pasadena, and stated that all the workshops were interesting and informative, and commented on a new crime that is being reported and that We-Tip is getting involved with is Crimes Against the Elderly. She stated that there is a movie entitled Senior Power which is a good tool and she felt that it should be seen by the local Senior Citizens. She added that she would prepare a brief written report of the entire conference, and thanked the City Council again for.allowing her to attend. Mayor Imperial thanked her for her report to the Council. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Imperial stated that they were honored to have Mr. Bob Lowe, Councilman from the City of Covina and welcomed him to the City of Rosemead. Mayor Imperial read the proclamations which honored Oscar 1 Platta, Astrid Menagaza and George Viegas for the Bill of Right--- Essays which they had written honoring and paying tribute to it. Mr. Lowe stated that two of the recipients were in attendance, George Viegas and Oscar Platta, and requested that he be allowed to take pictures of the winners with Mayor Imperial. He commented on the 200 year anniversary of the Constitution and'>the_cblebration that will-begin-1987--and-go on, until 1991 which is 200 years after it was finally ratified. CM 12-9-86 Page N1 0 II. PUBLIC HEARING • 1 A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPEAL TO THE PLANNING COMMISSIONS DECISION TO DENY THE CUP FOR OFF-SALE OF BEER & WINE AT VALLEY PRODUCE MARKET, 9423 VALLEY BLVD. Mayor Imperial stated that the Public Hearing was open and inquired if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak regarding said subject matter. Barry Katz, CLR Enterprises, 3540 Wilshire Blvd., L. A. 90010, representative of the applicant, Hong Sik Kook, stated that in this particular case this establishment had a beer and wine license; how- ever it expired a few months ago because the previous owner had failed to renew it with ABC. He added that he had ABC records that showed that there were no incidents of violation or anything that would be detrimental to the community. He assured the Council that this establishment is a viable business that serves the community and is not just a convenience store, but a full-service market. Mayor Imperial inquired if there was anyone else in the audience who would care to speak regarding this matter. No one came forward, and the Public Hearing was closed. Councilman Taylor stated that the fact that it was an on-going business and there were no reports of any problems, he felt that the permit should be allowed. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the recommendation from the staff included the conditions which appear in Exhibit "A". MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that the Appeal to the Planning Commission's decision be approved with the conditions listed on Exhibit "A" included. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Cleveland, NAYES: Councilman Bruesch ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Whereupon the Mayor declared so ordered. Taylor and Mayor Imperial said motion duly carried and Councilman Taylor requested that the record show that his, approval of the appeal was no reflection on the Planning Commis' Sion. He felt that since there had been no problems involving the businesses at that. location, the permit should be renewed. Councilman Bruesch requested that the record show that his "no" vote reflects his feelings that small markets dealing with a limited line of items, especially a produce market, should not feel in order to make a business profitable they have to sell beer and wine. Mayor Imperial stated that he felt that if an individual should have to travel several miles to go to a cultural or ethnic store to get the.things that they are used to in their culture, why should they then have to cross the street to get beer for their off-sale consumption. B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ZONE CHANGE REQUESTED FROM R-1 AND R-3 TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (P-D) ZONE AT 8740 MISSION DRIVE. Mayor Imperial stated that the Public Hearing was open and inquired if there was anyone who would care to speak regarding this project. Dolores Weidemann, 8504 Turpin Street,'expressed.concerns about thetiproposed:zone change, and stated that she did not feel that ; she has had adequate time to review the data that she had received last evening. She requested that the approval of the planned development be deferred to a later date as there had not been enough time to study the plans. CM 12-9-86 Page N2 Mrs. Weidemann continued with her comments regarding her concerns with the drainage of the Richardson's property and she inquired about the cable blocks which is item 1117 and was not sure what that meant. She remarked that she did not want the problems that occured on the Van Fossen property several years ago to be.repeated now, and she requested that the zone change not be approved or postponement of approval to a later date so that they will have time to educate themselves. Councilman Taylor inquired if there were any others in op- position to this zone change. Mrs. Weidemann stated that there are a number of residents in the audience who also_w_a_nt the additional time to have the issue clarified. Or awana•Huttaydsomboons, 8513 Turpin St., stated that she only reviewed the map briefly; however, she noticed that item #17 was a cable lock which is for emergency vehicles access only. She remarked that she was very comfortable living on Turpin Street with her three little children playing in their front yard. She stated that she lived there for.six years and has left her door unlocked twice while away,and nothing has ever been missing from her home. She stated that she did not want the gate unlocked to Turpin Street and she would like the proposed'street to be placed on the other side of her home. Caroline Lemone, 8504 Mission Drive, next-door to subject property, and stated that this is the first time she had heard of the street that is comprised of part of her driveway and part of the Richardson's driveway. She remarked that her home has been burglarized seven times and one armed robbery, and she does not need any further trouble, especially a leadway directly to her house. She stated that it was a very busy street already. She reiterated her opposition to the project. Nina Kuo, representative of Rose Wong, stated that she felt that the neighbors that are opposed do not understand the project. She remarked that Mr. Richardson needs to sell the property and as far as the cable gate, it will only be open during emergencies. She stated that the project had been postponed three times and she felt that the neighbors had plenty of time to study the project. She also commented that the zone at the present time is R-3 which can accommodate apartments; however, they are planning to place single family dwellings there. Councilman Bruesch inquired.if there was a need for that street next to Mrs. Lemone's driveway.... Gary Chicots, Planning Director, stated that it is a Fire Department requirement for emergency vehicle access; however, other than that the gate will remain closed. Mrs. Weidemann stated that she would like to see that state- ment written in black and white that it will never be open other than for emergency use. Councilman Bruesch stated that Item #17 states that Turpin Street be cable-blocked and a sign posted for Emergency Vehicles Access Only. Councilman Taylor remarked that Mrs. Weidemann had requested an explanation of what cable block was, and he stated that it was just a cable the size of,your finger across the driveway and locked off at both ends. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the Fire Department has a key to the lock. Mrs. Weidemann stated go in or out. Councilman Taylor sta was sure it would not be a it would be a gate of some that small children will then be able to ted that it shouldn't be a cable, and he cable, as far as he was concerned, and type. CM 12-9-86 Page M3 1 r Councilman Taylor stated that he had not received the maps on this particular item from the Planning Department and usually they receive maps so that the project can be reviewed. He stated that this disturbed him because he had not received it as they usually do. He wanted to know if these were going to be sold as single-family homes, and inquired how the CC & R's going to be enforced. He commented that there are thirteen homes planned for this development and the lots will be 2546 to 2970 sq. ft. He re- marked that the general plan calls for this site to be R-1 with a 5000 sq. ft. requirement. Mayor Imperial suggested that this item be deferred to the next regular meeting. He stated that there have been problems before with this type of situation and he did not want to go through that again and there should be additional information presented be- fore the Council has to make a decision. Councilman Taylor stated that he was not opposed to 9 or 10 homes, and this would fit in the R-1 requirements; however, to crowd in these homes as much as possible and then sell them for a profit, was not something that he would want for the neighbors and the City. Mayor Imperial stated that he had a problem with any home that is built with no yard for the possibility of some child having to play in the street. Councilman Bruesch stated that one of his main concerns re- garding this project was the drainage, and he wanted to make sure that it will not be necessary to sand-bag this street for the next 50 or 60.years. He suggested that there be a definite plan for drainage on those lots before it is brought back'.for the Council's consideration. Mayor Imperial stated that the Public Hearing will be con- tinued to the 13th of January, 1987.at 8:00 p. m., in the Council Chambers. Nina Kuo stated that the plan calls for 13 single family homes which is much less than the code requirements for R-3 and R-1. Mayor Imperial stated that no matter how many units that are being considered the City Council wants and needs all the informa- tion necessary to make a proper decision. Councilman Taylor requested that a moratorium limiting permits on Mission Drive-be placed on the next Council Agenda._for"study. This will stop the building until it is acted upon. -Mayor Imperial stated that Staff was so directed. C. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND ACCEPTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT.REPORT 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. Margaret Clark, 3109 Prospect, Rosemead, inquired about the mixed use on Del Mar of Residential and Commercial. She stated that she was concerned now that there has been a moratorium in San Gabriel on R-2 and R-3 properties, pressure will be even more on Rosemead's area for high density residential developments, and inquired what safeguards would there be to prevent the entire street from going high density residential, if the commercial does not develop as planned for. She wondered if the residential por- tion could be specified:to be the same.as the properties abutting Del Mar. So that there would not be a corridor of very high resi- dential right next to the R-1 portions behind it. CM 12-9-86 Page #4 r Robert Kress, City Attorney; stated th• he would respond to some of the procedural aspects of her question, and would leave what the actual area looks like in the General Plan he would defer to the consultant. He commented that when the actual zone is changed to comply with the General Plan, at that time, safeguards can be put into the ordinance, and as far as what Mrs. Clark had suggested was fine and was a policy consideration, and although it has not been addressed, will certainly be addressed. He re- marked that standards have to be developed to guide the discretion of the Planning Commission and the City Council so that it is not just a mixed-bag zone where anything goes, and certain standards would have to be met. He commented that the standards that Mrs. Clark mentioned regarding adjacent properties is important when considering a mixed-use type zone. This would be undertaken for- mally when the zone is actually changed. Margaret Clark inquired when the zone would be changed. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that it was required by State Law to have zoning consistent with the General Plan. When the General Plan is adopted, there will be certain inconsis- tencies, and the law allows a reasonable time to address those inconsistencies and some of these inconsistencies are more easily resolved than others, and the problem that has been raised would require a separate ordinance. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, also was concerned about how the City would put a stop of the high density developers in the years to come and possibly some of the present councilmembers will no longer be around and others may have differing opinions. He felt that the conditions that the Attorney discussed should be included in the General Plan before it is adopted, and not wait for a problem to arise and then try to solve it. Mayor Imperial stated that the City needs the General Plan and thatchanges can be made once the General Plan is approved, and where the problem areas are determined: to be. The Mayor inquired if there was anyone who would care to speak regarding -this matter, and no one came forward. The Public Hearing was closed. Councilman Taylor stated that he had done some detailed study- ing on about a quarter of the General Plan and he found that there were some, conflicts. He stated that the Land Use Element and the Circulation Element has been discussed.thoroughly by the City Council; however, some of the other elements have-not been discussed. One such plan is the Implementation Plan that is to be used. That plan explains the policy of what and how it is going to be done, and this document is 33 pages long. He stated that another element which has not been discussed either is the Economic Development Plan. He re- marked that there is a conflict in what the Land Use Element shows in LU 27 and requested that Mr. Chicots explain the legend which says "allowed under zoning", and inquired if it meant current zon- ing or future zoning. Gary Chicots, Planning. Director, stated that it was current zoning. Councilman Taylor stated that the mixed-use zoning is allowed with the use of a Conditional Use Permit for commercial or profes sional offices; however, residential is the allowable use in Dis- tricts C, D and E. He remarked that on page E-8 in the Economic Development Plan which is optional,that in Districts C, D & E, residential is left completely out, and yet,(these_are the mixed-use zones and there is no reference-that a CUP has to be obtained in the Economic Development Plan for anything other than residential. lie commented that there were many minor errors shown when he over- layed the various elements of the Plan, and he felt that some of these errors were just over-sight. lie read a statement from ED-1. which stated: The Economic Development is not a mandatory element as are the previous elements, such as the Land Use and the Circulation, however, the Government Code §65303 states that Cities and Counties may incorporate optional elements to compliment those elements re- quired under State Law. The Government Code does state that once the optional element has been adopted, the optional element has the same force and authority.as the mandatory elements. These optional elements can significantly expand the authority of local government. CM 12-9-86 Page #5 r 0 • Councilman Taylor continued by saying that this Economic Development Plan can become a mandatory plan and that is the reason for some of his reservations. He commented on another recommendation in this plan whd:ch states that while property is in the process of being sold an inspection will.be made. This is stated in the Implementation and policy provision and states how this is going to be done. The inspection of homes will not be appreciated by the residents of this community, and he commented that this inspection does not apply to businesses. Mayor Imperial stated that these inspections would be help- ful when it comes to the many non-conforming or substandard houses in the City. Councilman Taylor stated that he did not condone substandard conditions; however; what this would be saying is,that-if;_th'ese-homes do not meet current standards then the. electric service or..the. plumb- ing;,will be torn out..:: Mayor Imperial stated that at one time when the City had not as yet become incorporated, the County allowed buildings all over the area.and the City cannot tell those homeowners to tear out their houses because they do not meet current stan- dards. Councilman Taylor stated that is where the Code Enforcement comes in if construction was done without permits or illegal con- struction; however, he did not want to arbitrarily follow the general plan. He stated that he could not support that issue. He also wanted the blow-up detail maps to be checked again because he felt that there were conflicts in them. Mayor Imperial inquired how the problems can be resolved re- garding the illegal structures. He commented that not 500 feet from City Hall a structure was built before the City was incorpor- ated and has a lot of problems. Councilman Taylor stated that the Code Enforcement should be sent over there. Mayor Imperial stated that the Code Enforcement Officer was sent there and nothing was done. Councilman Taylor requested a written report back to the City Council regarding the situation. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that if the structure is truly illegal andwas built without any permits, then action can be taken; however, if they were built according to very loose County building standards then that would be another matter. Councilman Taylor stated that he felt that on an individual piece of property there should be an investigation made if there is a major problem on it. He did not feel that there was an urgency that this General Plan be adopted tonight, and he requested that a study session be scheduled to go over the other eight ele- ments. He felt that there were things that needed to be cleared up before they are voted upon, and requested that this item be deferred. Councilman Bruesch stated that he was not opposed to having the adoption of the General Plan deferred, and he did not feel that the Circulation Element went far enough and he felt that something should be done about the traffic problem in the southern end of the City. He felt that the consultants should come back with some hard ideas about what should be done and a specific goal should be put in the General Plan to solve that traffic problem. Mayor Imperial stated that.this suggestion can be included during the study session that will be held at a later date. CM 12-9-86 Page N6 The gentleman from the audience complained about the over- zealous parking control officer who sat in front of his automobile business and when people drove up with For Sale signs in their car windows they would be ticketed one after the other. Mayor Imperial stated that he thought that problem has been taken care of, and he.stated that this was the type of input neces- sary to be able to correct the problems,. Holly Knapp suggested that the maps which have been included in the General Plan could be put on transparencies and it would be a lot easier to decipher. Donald Cotton, Consultant, stated that he would be happy to meet with the City Council at the Study Session that is being pro- posed, and expressed his appreciation to the Council for all the time spent helping to work out all the elements. He stated that he would be happy to work out any problems or inconsistencies that there may be with the General Plan. He commented that the Imple- mentation Plan is not one of the elements that would be adopted as part of the plan. Councilman Taylor stated that was correct; however, if someone reads those 33 pages they would find that it is the policy and imple- mentation and it is the guideline that will effectively bring about the other elements. It does not have to be adopted. Mr. Cotton stated that in reviewing the tat ion i.element should be looked, at with the idea document and would not be adopted as part of are modifications that the Council would want made. This would be a policy statement subs of the General Plan. material, the implemen- that it is a separate the plan.and if there to make, they can be =quent to the adoption Mayor Imperial stated that he realized that this is only a guideline; however, if the Council is uncomfortable with it, then a Study Session is what is needed. Councilman Taylor stated that he did not feel that the Con- sultant would be necessary at the Study Session, and that would be up to the City Council; however, he did need more time to read it and keep overlaying. Mayor Imperial stated that his concern was that more than one Study Session would be necessary. There being no objection, the item was deferred. III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 86-57 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 86-57 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $512,366.39 NUMBERED 10288-10306/18184 THROUGH 18292 INCLUSIVELY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Resolution No. 86-57 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Bruesch inquired about the reports from Joe Gonsalves and commented that he had not received copies of what legislation he has been working on recently. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that those are quarterly statements that are filed with the FPPC on bills that they have worked on, and not much activity is taking place because the legis- lature is on recess. He stated that copies of these reports will be given to the Council, when he files them with the City. CM 12-9-86 Page N7 0 B. RESOLUTION NO. 86-58 - OPPOSING SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRANSIT ZONE RESOLUTION NO. 86-58 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD OPPOSING THE FORMATION OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRANS- PORTATION ZONE MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that Resolution No. 86-58 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Taylor requested.that the record show that he is not in favor of all of the five items listed; however, he does support two of them and three of them he does not support, but in general he is opposed to the transportation zone. C. RESOLUTION NO. 86-59 - OPPOSING PACIFIC BELL CHARGE FOR WIRING MAINTENANCE RESOLUTION NO. 86-59 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD OPPOSING THE ADDITIONAL SERVICE CHARGES TO BE ASSESSED TO LOCAL PHONE CUSTOMERS FOR TRADITIONAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that Resolution No. 86-59 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Bruesch stated that two complaints have been re- ceived from local residents that many of Pacific Bell pay phone booths are removed and private company booths are replacing them, and the complaints are basically regarding poor service and lost money and disconnects and etc. . He inquired if there were any franchise fees and if the City had any control over these booths. Mayor Imperial stated that the City had no control over that action, and he was aware that was happening because he had seen the private booths across the street at the Alpha Beta Markets. Councilman Taylor directed staff to get the report on that issue and to let the PUC know about the complaints and dissatis- faction. D. RESOLUTION NO. 86-60 - ESTABLISHING PRECINCTS, POLLING PLACES AND APPOINTING PRECINCT BOARD MEMBERS RESOLUTION NO. 86-60 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING PRECINCT BOARDMEMBERS AND FIXING COM- PENSATION FOR THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON MARCH 3, 1987, CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 86-49 OF THE CITY COUNCIL MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that Resolution No. 86-60 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Bruesch inquired if the City Attorney had deter- mined if the Bed Tax increase would be a special purpose tax or general tax. He commented that a special purpose tax would need a 2/3 majority vote, and inquired if the Attorney thought that a 2/3 majority vote would be necessary for the measure being placed on the ballot. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that the Transient Occu- pancy .Tax:_as.embodied iri_ the Ordinance that was passed by the City Council was a general and not a special purpose tax; therefore, it would require only a majority vote. CM 12-9-86 Page #8 • Mayor Imperial requested that the City Attorney put that opinion in writing and present it to the City Council. F. ORDINANCE NO. 591 - FORTUNE TELLING IN C-3 ZONE ORDINANCE NO. 591 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING FORTUNE TELLING REGULATIONS MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that Ordinance No. 591 be adopted and the reading in full be waived. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland and Mayor Imperial NAYES: Councilman Taylor ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. G. ORDINANCE NO. 592 - AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROJECT AREA #1 ORDINANCE NO. 592 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROJECT AREA. NO..1:- MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Ordinance No. 592 be adopted, and the reading in full be waived. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen NAYES: Councilman ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Whereupon the Mayor ordered. Bruesch, Cleveland, and Mayor Imperial Taylor declared said motion duly carried and so H. RESOLUTION NO. 86-61 - APPLICATION OF THE 1986 COMMUNITY PARK LANDS GRANT RESOLUTION NO. 86-61 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE COM- MUNITY PARKLANDS ACT OF 1986 FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS ROSEMEAD PARK(POOL & RECREATION BUILDING) AND GARVEY PARK (GYMN AND PLAY AREA) MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that Resolution No. 86-61 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. I. RESOLUTION NO. 86-61 - APPLICATION FOR ROBERTI Z-BERG/ HARRIS GRANT RESOLUTION NO. 86-62 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI- Z-BERG/HARRIS URBAN OPEN-SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM FOR GARVEY PARK PROJECT MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that Resolution No. 86-62 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CM 12-9-86 Page #9 r Councilman Taylor inquired about item G. which amends the Redevelopment Plan for Project Area H1 and wanted to know what the State Law Penalty would be if it were not adopted. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that he did not believe that there was a specific penalty; however, he felt that it might jeopardize the redevelopment project. He commented that if some- one wanted to attack the redevelopment plan, that would clearly be an area where the City was not in compliance. Councilman Taylor stated that he did agree that if it were challenged,it would have to be adopted, but he.just.wanted to know what the penalty would be. He also reiterated that was one of the reasons that he had requested information regarding the other agencies and what their plans are. i IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-C and CC-H Deferred) i Councilman Taylor requested a memorandum concerning the reason tliat there was only one bid on CC-D which was awarding of the contract for the Rosemead Pool Rehabilitation project. Mayor Imperial directed the staff to prepare a report on that forithe Council. CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE CSMFO ANNUAL SEMINAR IN FRESNO, FEBRUARY~11=13, 1987. CC-B ACCEPTANCE OF ROSEMEAD BLVD., MEDIAN BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT CC-D AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ROSEMEAD POOL REHABILITATION CC-E STREET SWEEPING ON SAN GABRIEL BLVD. CC-F ACCEPTANCE OF BUS SHELTER INSTALLATIONS i CC-G AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ZAP MAILER CC-I ENGINEERING PROPOSAL FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS ON ARTSON STREET & PROSPECT AVENUE MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND 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. I CC-C ROSEMEAD MEDIAN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Councilman Bruesch inquired if there was any overlap of Section 1.0 of.the Landscape Maintenance Agreement and the Rosemea& Blvd. Median Landscape Agreement. i Michael Burbank stated that there was no over-lapping of services. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the!Rosemead Median Landscape Maintenance Agreement be ap- proved. 'Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-H AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR STRANG & BENTEL WIDENING & RECONSTRUCTION Con Incilman Bruesch inquired why the clearing and grubbing portion of the Bid was so high. Norl Rubel, Deputy City Engineer, stated that was one of the reasons that the bids were rejected as they also felt it was too ihigh. CM 12-9-86 Page #10 Councilman Taylor stated that sometimes the grubbing and clearing is bid high in order to get money up-front and it is common practice. i MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that alllthe bids for Strang & Bentel Street Improvement Project be rejected and the project be readvertised. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL C0UNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. i VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. (Councilman Taylor inquired about the matter of the "For Sale" signs on vehicles, and requested that it be placed on the Council's Agenda.. Frank G. Tripepi; City Manager, stated that it has been scheduled for the next Traffic Commission Agenda. Councilman Taylor stated that he was surprised that it had not beenlplaced on the Traffic Commission's Agenda sooner. B. I Councilman Taylor stated that last year there had been a request for a current up-listing of the Handyman Program and the Community Development Block Grant Loan Program, and he stated that he has not seen a current listing of those projects in many months. I He requested that the minutes be checked to see what was to be done regarding the frequency of the up-dated lists. VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. iJuan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, inquired if the Study Session regarding the General Plan open to the public, and inquired what the date would be that it will be held. Mayor Imperial stated that it was open to the public and the date had not as yet been decided. Juan Nunez inquired about the Transient Occupancy Tax and stated that it is now 8%, and what is being taken to the voters is for them to decide if the 2% is going to be funneled to the construction of the Visitor's Information Building. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that was not the reason. He stated that with the passage of Proposition #62, because that tax was increased after August of 1985, it is required that this matter be placed before the voters of the City to ask if they agree with thelincrease going from 6% to 8%. Juan Nunez inquired when the tax had been increased. Frank G. Tripepi stated that it went into effect September 1, 1986. I Mayor Imperial stated that the next regular meeting of the Rosemead;City Council will be cancelled and properly noticed, and the adjourned meeting that was planned for December 16, 1986 will also be cancelled. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The Council Meeting was adjourned. I Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: City Jerk MAYOR i I CM 12-9-86 I Page #11 I