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CC - 11-26-85APPROVED CTTY Cdr I OS€il I .1 E) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 26, 1985 AT 8:00 P. M. The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem 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 Imperial. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Garth Hyde. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Taylor and Mayor Pro Tem Imperial. Absent: Mayor Tury (excused absence/death of mother) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 12, 1985 - REGULAR MEETING Councilman Bruesch.stated that the word "citizens" should be inserted between "have" and "qualified" of his statement on page four. UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that the Council Minutes of November 12, 1985 be approved. Vote resulted: PRESENTATION: Carl Van Winkle Mayor Pro Tem Imperial presented a proclamation honoring Carl Van Winkle for 17 years on the Garvey School District, and a member of the Alhambra School Board for 13 years, and for all the services he has rendered to the youth of this com- munity. Carl Van Winkle expressed his appreciation to the Council for the kind words and the support that has been given through- out all these years to the school district. He stated that if he is able, he would like to work in some other capacity for the community. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE A. Donald Smith, 2530 Paljay Avenue, Rosemead, spoke re- garding the access to the Temple City Sheriff's Station. He commented that he had recently taken a resident of Rosemead in a wheelchair to the station and it took a long time to get help from the station to help lift her and the wheelchair up above . the steps in front of the station. He felt that there should be ramps put in to allow easier access. Mayor Pro Tem Imperial stated that the Temple City Sheriff's Station is a L. A. County facility; however, he did:direct the City Manager to write a letter to the Temple City Sheriff's Captain requesting information to correct this problem. II. PUBLIC HEARING A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL TO THE;PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION DENYING THE ZONE CHANGE 85-140 AT 4433-44392 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE Mayor Pro Tem Imperial opened the Public Hearing and inquired if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak re- garding this matter. Marshall Young, 504 Marek Drive, Monterey Park, spoke in favor of.the zone change from R-1 to R-3 at 4433-44391 Walnut Grove Avenue, and gave reasons.why he felt that it was desirable. CM 11-26-85 Page N1 • 0 John Iwamiya, 4418 Rockhold Avenue, spoke in opposition to the zone change requested and the development. He was concerned that the single family dwellings would be impacted by the multi-family developments negatively; and felt that single family dwellings on that site would up-grade the entire City. Judy Iwamiya, 4418 Rockhold Avenue, stated that the developers were interested in the profits to be made on these multi-family developments and not for the best interests of the community, and was opposed to the zone change. Susan Wells, 8623 Edmund Drive, stated that she and some of her neighbors are against any more multiple family dwelling going in in that particular area, and requested that the Council uphold the Planning Commission's denial of the zone change. Ted Dawson, 4412 Rockhold Avenue, spoke against the zone change and stated that the developer could develop this site into single family homes. Beverly Van Fossen, 8538 Wells Drive, stated that she was strongly against the zone change, and was opposed to any further density in the neighborhood. Mayor Pro Tem Imperial inquired if there was anyone else who wanted to speak regarding the Public Hearing. No one came forward, and the Public Hearing was closed. Councilman Taylor stated that the General Plan of the City is going through a total review at this time, and the City.Council has adopted a policy of discouraging high density especially in residential areas, and he felt that there was a practical alterna- tive of single family homes in the area. Councilman.Bruesch agreed wholeheartedly with Councilman Taylor. and he stated that he did not feel that the only way to improve a large parcel of property was to put multiple units on it. He suggested that Mr. Young get.together with Don Minas- ian who owns the property south of him and with a joint venture there is a possibility of nine to eleven single family homes on single lots being built on those two particular parcels. Councilman Cleveland stated that he has complete confidence in the Planning Commission and knows how diligent they are in making a decision and since they made a unanimous denial of this request, he could not approve the zone change. Mayor Pro Tem Imperial stated that during the 9 years that he has been on the Council he has heard a lot of promises, and has had a lot of disappointments. He has always felt that the City of Rosemead was a single family residential area, and he felt that it should stay that way. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH_ that the appeal be denied and the Planning Commission's decision be upheld. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION DENYING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #85-334 AT 9019 GARVEY AVENUE. THIS CUP WAS REQUESTED TO TRANSFER AN EXISTING TYPE 40 LICENSE DBA THE TOP HAT TO ANOTHER LOCATION. Mayor Pro Tem 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. . Judy Ann Hutton, 7731 Hellman, applicant, spoke in favor of this request for a conditional use permit to relocate The Top Hat. She stated that she has had a good record during the past nine years, and she is not opening a new business. She is only relocating. CM 11-26-85 Page #2 Judy Hutton continued by stating that she realized that Rosemead did not want any new bars; however, this was not a new bar, it is only a relocation of a bar. She left pictures with the Council showing the improvements that she has done to the building on Garvey. Sandra Jean Callis, 9027 Whitmore, past employee of the Top Hat, spoke in favor of the request for relocation. Ramona Watson, 9214 Glendon Way, an employee of Judy Hutton for eight years, and requested that the Council consider granting the request for relocation. Mayor Pro Tem Imperial inquired if there was anyone who wished to speak in opposition to this project. No one came forward and the Public Hearing was closed. Councilman Taylor inquired if when she started the improvements to the building, was she aware that she may not be able to relocate her license at that time. He asked her if she made a preliminary investigation prior to investing money into the business. She stated that she wanted to stay in. Rosemead since she lives here, and she felt that her record would speak for itself and that she would not have a problem in relocating. Councilman Bruesch inquired about the house and carport. Mrs. Hutton stated that it would remain a home. Mrs. Cardie, 9043 E. Garvey, next door neighbor, and spoke in favor of the relocation. Councilman Cleveland felt that it would not be appropriate to allow this relocation as it would be going against the Zoning pro- visions and inconsistent with the General Plan of the City. Mayor Pro Tem Imperial stated that for years he has been op- posed to adding more alcoholic beverage licenses in the City, and he has felt that there were too many; however, he has visited the establishment that Mrs. Hutton has run and has observed a very orderly clientele. He felt that this establishment had a very good reputation and it would not create any problems for the City. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL.that the appeal for a conditional use permit #85-334 be approved and that the staff be directed to prepare a resolution granting the Conditional Use Permit and adding the standard condi- tions of approval that would be applied to such an occupancy. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Imperial,and Taylor NAYES: Councilman Cleveland ABSENT: Mayor Tury ABSTAIN: None Whereupon the Mayor Pro Tem declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Cleveland requested that the record show his "no" vote was not due to her past operations in the City of Rosemead because he felt that she has done very, very well. Over the years he had heard very few complaints about it. His "no" vote was be- cause it was inconsistent with the General Plan, and that was his only reason. C. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO APPROVE PARCEL MAP #17240 AT 3037 NORTH PROSPECT, ROSEMEAD Mayor Pro Tem Imperial stated that the Public Hearing was open and inquired if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak regarding this subject matter. CM 11-26-85 Page N3 Mr. Leroy Young, 7533 E. Garvey, applicant, spoke about the many reasons he felt that the Planning Commission's decision was not appropriate, and requested that parcel #17240 not be allowed to be subdivided into three lots. Councilman Taylor stated that it is th•ree'sin gle.fami T"y' Homes that are being requested to be built in this area, and he felt that it was a reasonable proposal. These are not condos, or apart- ments that are being proposed, but three single family homes. Mrs. Cleo Young, 7533 E. Garvey, applicant, also spoke against the sub-division of the parcel into three separate lots. Mayor Pro Tem Imperial inquired if there was anyone else in the audience who would care to speak regarding this item. No one came forward, and the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the Planning Commission's decision be upheld and deny the appeal requested. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Bruesch stated that he wanted to be sure that this property had an adequate drainage system so that it does go into the storm drain. D. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE STREET SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS FOR NEWMARK(DENTON TO FALLING LEAF) Mayor Pro Tem Imperial opened the Public Hearing and inquired if there was anyone who would care to speak regarding this subject matter. No one came forward, and the Public Hearing was closed. The.following Resolution No. 85-53 was presented for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 85-53 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Resolution No. 85-53 be adopted and Engineer's report be accepted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 85-54 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS Councilman Taylor inquired 'about Warrant No.P9684 and P9708 and stated that he did not remember the prescription premiums being so repetitive in.the past. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that it was through the medical plan and it was for a two month period, and he stated . that he would prepare a memo regarding it. Councilman Taylor stated that he would appreciate a listing of each one of them and what they are.' c1:! RESOLUTION NO. 85-54 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $538,463 NUMBERED 9684-9710/15298 THROUGH 15399 INCLUSIVELY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that Resolution No. 85-54 be adopted. Vote resulted: -UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. CM 11-26-85 The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Page #4 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-A CLAIMS AGAINST CITY ON BEHALF OF JUAN RICABAL SURVIVORS CC-C LICENSE RENEWAL OF KLINGERMAN PARK CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION SEMINAR IN SACRAMENTO, JANUARY 14-16, 1986 CC-G TRAFFIC SAFETY/WALNUT GROVE AND WELLS/EDMUND DRIVE CC-H TRAFFIC CONTROL AT WILLARD AVENUE/ROCKHOLD CC-I AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE MOBILE RADIO MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, 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. CC-B PROPOSED CHANGES IN CITY'S FACILITY USE FORM Councilman Taylor inquired about item #8 which had been added, Adult Recreation Activities, and he wanted clarification on what activities that_would cover. He noticed that there was senior citizen activities and adult activities and questioned how they were being separated or defined. Michael Burbank, Parks & Recreation Director, stated that groups 1 through 5, only pay a refundable deposit, no fee for the facility, groups 6 and 7 are charged both a fee and a deposit. The senior groups are 55 years old and older. He stated that these charges would begin in February, 1986. Councilman Bruesch inquired what the fee would be. Michael Burbank stated that the fee for staff would be increased from $4.50 to $6.00 an hour. Councilman Bruesch requested that items #7 and #8 be re- versed. This would put Adult Recreation Activities above the All Others. Councilman Taylor inquired if these fees applied to only private organizations. Michael Burbank stated that was so. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVE- LAND that the changes in the facility use forms be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-E TIME LIMIT PARKING/MISSION DRIVE Joon Kyoo Yang, 8923 E. Mission Drive, stated that he was having problems with people from the Datsun Dealer across the street parking in front of their business, and he felt that painting the curb red would create more problems than there is right now. Councilman Bruesch stated that the red curb would be for a safety factor for the people who are backing out to have greater visibility. He felt that it would be a safety factor for his customers. Councilman Taylor inquired what the original request by Mr. Yang was to the Traffic Commission. Mr. Yang stated that it was for one hour parking in front of the store. CM 11-26-85 Page #5 • • Councilman Bruesch inquired of Ed Cline, Traffic Engineer, how many parking spaces there are between the driveway and Ivar. Ed Cline stated that there was 21 feet of available parking spaces between the red and the driveway. Mayor Pro Tem Imperial stated that he felt that there was a_definite parking problem caused by the Datsun dealer across the street. He felt that a one hour parking was too long for the type of business Mr. Yang has, and he felt that if a time limit parking was placed there it should be a faster turn over than one hour. Councilman Taylor stated that he would not have an objec- tion to a 15 minute or 20 minute parking. Mayor Pro Tem Imperial suggested that this item should be returned back to the Traffic Commission so that someone can go out there and observe what the real problem is and bring it back to the Council. Councilman Taylor agreed; however, he wanted an explanation from the Traffic Commission on why a 15 minute or 20 minute park- ing restriction could not be placed there and he wanted examples in other parts of the city. Councilman Bruesch stated that he felt that it would be appropriate to send it back to the Traffic Commission to study the 15 or 20 minute time period and he also wanted to keep the red curbing there as a safety:factor;.however, not to be in, lieu of the parking in front. He felt that it should be a com- bination of both. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the curb line in front of City Hall is timed, 20 minutes, and the liquor store across the street on Valley Blvd., next to the Union Station has a color coded curb for a very short interim type parking. This item was deferred to the next meeting on December 10, 1985. CC-F CROSSING GUARD/ENCINITA SCHOOL Councilman Taylor stated that he could not understand the reason for removing that red curb in item #3, and he felt that the street was narrow and should not have cars parked there. Ed Cline stated that he was unable to determine the reason. Councilman Bruesch inquired if this item could be approved with the deletion of Item #3 and-then the Traffic Commission could look into a pedestrian loading zone for that strip. Councilman Taylor commented on Item #4 which removes two crosswalks and he felt that Item #4 should be deleted from this item also. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the recommendation of the Traffic Commission with the deletion of items #3 and #4 be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. VI. STATUS REPORTS A. ISABEL CUL-DE-SAC Councilman Bruesch asked if there would be access from Isabel into that parking lot when the wall is built. Donald Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that it would. Councilman Taylor commented on the funding for that particular work which is at the Alpha Beta Shopping Center. He inquired when a study session would be set up to,--review the Commercial Rehabilita- tion Program. CM 11-26-85 Page #6 Councilman Taylor stated that something has to be done when millionaires can get rebates and then there are people who really need financial help and they do not qualify for these programs. Councilman Bruesch inquired if the same owner that owns Alpha Beta is the same person who owns Del Food corner and in- quired if he is also applying for a Commercial Rehab loan there. Donald Wagner stated that he was not aware of that. Councilman Bruesch commented that there is an open air used car lot down there again. Councilman Taylor stated that he felt that this makes a total mockery out of what is trying to be done. Mayor Pro Tem Imperial stated that he was in total agreement with both Councilman Taylor and Councilman Bruesch, and he felt that this program was set up to help a small business person, and he felt that it.was definitely getting out of hand. He felt that there should be a meeting regarding this program in the very near future. B. REVISION TO SOLID WASTE PLAN Councilman Bruesch stated that he received a letter from Californians Against Waste. He stated that he felt that some- thing should be done to control the source, and one of the solu- tions to the source is putting a deposit on bottles. There is an Assembly Bill 2020 which will be put in front of the legisla- tors next January. He requested a copy of the letter be given to each of the Councilmembers. VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. TRAFFIC COMMISSIONERS/TIRRE & ORTIZ MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Traffic Commissioners Dan Tirre and Bill Ortiz be reappointed for a period of two years. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. PLANNING COMMISSIONER/YOUNG MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that Planning Commissioner Bob Young be reappointed for a period of two years. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Pro Tem Imperial adjourned the City Council Meeting in memory of Elizabeth Tury, mother of Louis Tury, Jr., Mayor of the City of Rosemead. Mayor Pro Tem Imperial adjourned the Meeting to December 10, 1985 at 8:00 p. m. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: ity Clerk MAYOR CM 11-26-85 Page #7