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CC - 11-27-84• APPROVE D CITY OF ROSE3IEAD DATI /~-i / - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DY ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 27, 1984 AT 8:00 P. M. The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Taylor at 8:05 p. m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tem Tury. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Richard Acosta. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Imperial, Tury and Mayor Taylor Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 13, 1984 - REGULAR MEETING Councilman Bruesch requested that the quotation marks be removed from the statement made by Councilman Imperial on Page 115. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the Council Meeting of November 13, 1984 be ap- proved as amended. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilman Bruesch, Cleveland, Imperial and Mayor Taylor NAYES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Tury Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Tury stated that the reason for his "abstain vote" was because he was in Greece at the time of the Council Meeting. PRESENTATION: Henry Winkler Mayor Taylor presented Henry Winkler a Resolution of commenda- tion for his outstanding dedication and service to his fellowman by being involved in the Lincoln Training Center for over 20 years. Mr. Henry Winkler expressed his appreciation to the Council. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO DENY A CUP FOR THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A MINI-MARKET AND SERVICE STATION AT S/E CORNER OF SAN GABRIEL BLVD., AND HELLMAN AVENUE Mayor Taylor opened the public hearing and inquired if there was any input regarding this matter. A letter from the applicant; attorney requested a continuance of the Public Hearing to December 11, 1984 at 8:00 p. m. There being no objection, it was so ordered. B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO PART XVII-P (PARKING) ZONE, SECTION 9118.1 Mayor Taylor stated that the Public Hearing was open and in- quired if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak. No one came forward, and the Public Hearing was closed. CM 11-27-84 Page #1 Councilman Imperial stated that he had been approached by some residents who live in a P Parking Zone, and he was told by them that they are not allowed to build or remodel on their property according to the Code as it is now. He felt that if someone owned a piece of property they should have the right to improve it. Councilman Tury stated that he agreed'with that statement; however, he wanted to know about how much P Zone was left in Rosemead. John Carmona, Planning Director, stated that there were about 60 or 70 parcels in the P Zone. Councilman Bruesch inquired how far south from Garvey does the P Zone go. Mr. Carmona stated that it goes no more than 400' south of Garvey. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that the City Council concurs with the environmental findings reached by the Planning Commission and approves the amendment to P (Parking)Zone. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Imperial requested that all the property owners that would be affected by this amendment be notified. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that there would be an Ord- inance prepared for introduction at the next Council Meeting; however, the Planning Department can work with owners if there is some work that needs to be done. Councilman Bruesch inquired what kind of zone was it prior to the P Zone. Councilman Tury stated that it was primarily R-Zoning. Councilman Bruesch inquired if the P Zone was placed on other zones, wouldn't the right to expand your building.be grandfathered in even if anew zone was put in there. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated "no", if the zoning was changed, there are certain things that can be done to reconstruct but you cannot expand that use that has become non-conforming. C. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PRECISE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OF 12 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES AT WALNUT GROVE AND VALLEY BLVD. Mayor Taylor opened the Public Hearing and inquired if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak regarding the subject matter. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that this item had been requested to be continued since the Plans were not available and the staff report was not legible. There being no objection, this item was continued to the next Council Meeting on December 11, 1984. D. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1 TO R-3 FOR A LOT 60' X 236' IN SIZE AT 4503 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE. Mayor Taylor stated that the Public Hearing was open and in- quired if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak regarding this item. No one came forward, and the Public Hearing was closed. CM 11-27-84 Page #2 Councilman Bruesch inquired about the difference between R-3 and R-3D. Mayor Taylor stated that the D was design overlay and would allow for restrictions. Councilman Tury stated that in his experience as a Planning Commissioner he found that "D" allowed the City a chance to review what was going on, not only architecturally but aesthetically. also. He felt that it added a burden to the developer and another safe- guard for the surroundings. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY MAYOR TAYLOR that the City Council concur with the environmental findings reached by the Planning Commission and approves the zone change from R-1 to R-31) for the subject property. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Cleveland, Imperial, Tury and Mayor Taylor NAYES: Councilman Bruesch ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that an Ordinance will be prepared and introduced at the next Council Meeting to change the Zone. III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 84-56 - DENYING ZONE VARIANCE AND UPHOLDING PLANNING COMMISSIONS DECISION AT FERN & DELTA RESOLUTION NO. 84-56 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DENYING A ZONE VARIANCE AND UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Resolution No. 84-56 be adopted. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Cleveland, Imperial and Tury NAYES: Councilman Bruesch and Mayor Taylor ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Bruesch inquired if that lot could be declared substandard and cleaned up since there will not be any improvements made on it. Mayor Taylor stated that was something the Rehabilitation Appeals Board can have the inspector check into. Councilman Bruesch requested that staff handle that. B. RESOLUTION NO. 84-59 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 84-59 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $446,996.55 NUMBERED 9154/9175-9190/12751 THROUGH 12852 INCLUSIVELY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that Resolution No. 84-59 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CM 11-27-84 Page N3 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-A, CC-D, and CC-F deferred) CC-B APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1984-85 SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS CC-C SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR HES FUNDED SIGNAL MODIFICATION ON VALLEY BOULEVARD CC-E OFFER TO DEDICATE FOR STREET PURPOSES A PORTION OF 2316 FALLING LEAF CC-G AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR 13TH HANDYMAN BID PACKAGE AS AMENDED TO LOW BIDDER IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,500 PER HOME CC-H APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL CROSSING GUARD AT FERN/WALNUT GROVE MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, 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-A APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP 1143212--8530 VALLEY BLVD. This Item was pulled and deferred to the next Council Meeting of December 11, 1984. CC-D APPROVAL OF BID PROPOSALS FOR DEFERRED LOAN AND AUTHORI- ZATION TO SEEK BIDS MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that authorization to seek bid proposals for deferred loans be approved. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Imperial, and Tury NAYES: Mayor Taylor ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-F APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH SERVICING AGENT FOR COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION LOANS MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the agreement with servicing agent for commercial rehabilitation loans be approved. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Imperial and Tury NAYES: Mayor Taylor ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Bruesch inquired if the option for a City to buy a loan, if there is a default, was common practice or was it some- thing that is unheard of. Jim Guerra stated that it was an option that is written into the Contract; however, in the. six programs that he was familiar with, there were two incidents where the City stepped in, and renegotiated and restructured the loans. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION A. AMBULANCE SUIT MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that the City Council authorize the Contract Cities As- sociation to continue further court action on behalf of the City of Rosemead. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CM 11-27-84 Page #4 Mayor Taylor requested a report back to the Council of what the expenses of the legal fees are to the City of Rosemead. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the amount of legal fees the City has participated in with the association would be provided to the City Council. VI. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Taylor recessed the Council Meeting to a closed session. Mayor Taylor reconvened the Council Meeting, and stated that the closed session pertained to the Nomura incident which happened approximately 1J years ago, and there will be a written report forth- coming from the Sheriff's Department stating the closing of the case as far as they are concerned. B. Councilman Imperial stated that he would like the City Council to consider a Resolution to the elected officials regard- ing the pending increase in the telephone rates. He felt that this should be done to primarily help the senior citizens and the handicapped and others on a fixed income who cannot afford to pay the present rates, let alone a possible $13 a month increase. He requested that the Council go on record as being unanimously opposed to any telephone rate increase. Mayor Taylor requested that this Resolution be placed on the next Council Agenda for consideration. There being no other business to handle, the Council Meeting was adjourned to the next regular Meeting of December 11, 1984 at 8:00 p. M. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: Ci Clerk MAYO CM 11-27-84 Page N5