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CC - Minutes 04-11-00i 's T NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL ADOPTED BY THE rOSEMEAD MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING C'°TY COUNCIL ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL APRIL 11, 2000 The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Clark at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Vasquez The Invocation was delivered by Chaplain Judy Bever from the California Christian Home ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmembers Bruesch, Taylor, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tern Imperial, and Mayor Clark Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: - None PRESENTATIONS: The City Council presented a plaque to City Attorney Robert Kress in recognition of his 20 years of service to the City. 1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Holly Knapp, 8367 Whitmore, Rosemead, invited everyone to the Prayer Breakfast on May 6m at 8:30 a.m. at the Rosemead Community Center. John Steelesmith, Southern California Edison, on behalf of the Rosemead Chamber, extended invitations to this month's mixer held at the California Christian Home. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of the public hearings was presented by the City Attorney. A. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME ALLOCATION FOR FY 2000-2001. The Mayor opened the public hearing for those in the audience wishing to make any comments for or against this item. There being none, the Mayor closed the.public hearing. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the Council renew the community funding on the same basis as FY 1999-2000. Before vote could result, more discussion ensued. Frank Tripepi, City Manager, explained that the Motion should be to approve the staff recommendation. Councilman Bruesch stated that the Council Allocation on the Grant Applications were left blank. Lisa Baker, Grants Coordinator, explained that there is no staff recommendation in that section because the funding is $2,176 less than the prior year, and they are asking Council to decide where those cuts will be made. Ms. Baker asked that the Senior Nutrition program be excluded as it is at their lowest amount and cannot take any more cuts. CCMINUf8S:4-11-00 Page ~ I Councilman Bruesch stated that he wants to make the cuts equally among the organizations. Ms. Baker explained her formula for distributing the cuts - cut from all six programs equally, pull the two smallest, and split the amount among the 4 largest groups would result in a loss of $544 per organization., then split that among the 3 largest would result in a loss of $733. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the $2176 cut be distributed equally amongst the four largest organizations. More conversation ensued. Councilman Taylor asked Ms. Baker to state the amounts that the four largest organizations received. Ms. Baker cited that current amounts are: $24,600 to Rosemead Boys and Girls Club' $40,000 to Family Counseling; $48,000 to Juvenile Diversion; and, $12, 134 to the Rosemead School District. Councilman Taylor explained that proportionately $544 taken off of those amounts is not a large amount, and that the money they are receiving is grant money. The Mayor called for the question. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial No: Taylor Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Taylor stated that he voted No because he intends to vote No on some of the projects as they appear on future agendas. B. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AREA FROM "MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL" TO "COMMERCIAL" AND OF-THE ZONING MAP FROM R-1 (LIGHT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO C-3 (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL) FOR DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 3041 GLADYS AVENUE. THESE AMENDMENTS WILL ALLOW FOR A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF A RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE THROUGH ACCESS The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for those in the audience wishing to speak in favor on this item. Mike Palmer, 100 N. Barranca, West Covina, representing Jack-In-The-Box, explained that this restaurant will be replacing another commercial structure. Mr. Palmer stated that the parking system is modern and up-to-code, and includes landscape features, buffer zones, scenic walls, and parkways. This structure will enhance the community, commercially and architecturally. Councilman Taylor stated that while he is in favor of the project overall, he has two reservations about it. Mr. Taylor stated that due to prevailing winds in the City, he is concerned with the odor emanating from the restaurant 24-hours a day, and what steps are being taken in correcting this situation. CCMINU ITS:4-ll-00 page s2 Mr. Palmer stated that the restaurant cooking system comes with state-of-the-art odor and smoke elimination systems as mandated by the various water quality board requirements. Mr. Palmer stated that several fast food chains broil their meats which throws off odors and fumes, Jack-In-The-Box does not broil their food and is a cleaner system. Councilman Taylor stated that at times, the odors from fast food establishments can be obnoxious, and it is not fair to the neighborhood. Mr. Taylor expressed his concern with traffic exiting the parking lot and going north onto Gladys at night, especially after 10:00 p.m. Mr. Palmer explained that of the three driveways exiting onto Gladys, two are being eliminated with the cul-de-sac exit remaining. The main ingress and egress will be from Beach's Market and Sav-On, and elimination of the two entrances will modify that traffic pattern affecting residential areas. Councilman Taylor stated that he is uncertain of how the traffic will impact that area at night. Mr. Palmer stated if that should become a problem, then that exit can be chained off during those evening hours. Mr. Palmer continued that the restaurant will be open 24 hours initially and may change hours in the future depending on patronage. Councilman Bruesch asked if the sign will be repainted? Mr. Palmer stated that the sign will be completely refurbished. Councilman Bruesch asked if would be necessary to have a left-turn lane going southbound on San Gabriel Boulevard? Mr. Tripepi responded that that would have to looked into once it is open. Mayor Pro Tem Imperial stated that he lived near a Jack-In-The Box until a year ago and odor was not a problem. Mr. Imperial asked if they would be willing to remedy any problems that arise in the future. Mr. Palmer responded affirmative, and explained that this is a corporate operated restaurant rather than a franchise operation and, therefore, results in better control and higher quality standards to maintain the corporate image. Mr. Palmer addressed the parking area and stated that closing the two parking exits and realignment of the parking system will provide more green space, park like areas, zone separation walls, and added that the lights will be shielded away from homes. He feels this addition will be a great improvement to the neighborhood. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak in opposition of this item. There being no one, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Mayor Clark expressed her concern with the design of the parking lot and explained that the City is being asked by the Regional Water Board to implement new storm water permit standards. Ms. Clark stated that there is a need to reduce the storm water runoff. Ms. Clark asked if the planter areas could be recessed with a hole in the curb to allow the rain water to collect there and percolate into the ground. Ms. Clark explained that this could be a model for other developments to follow. Mr. Palmer stated that new drainage systems are designed with the Regional Water Board requirements. Mr. Palmer explained that he designed the parkways and grasslands, and that the refurbished parking area will increase the percolated soil area and help the runoff to stay on the ground. MUNUrESA-1 1 -00 Page #3 B-1 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 99-01 AMENDING THE LAND USE AREA DESIGNATION FROM "MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL" TO "COMMERCIAL", LOCATED AT 3041 GLADYS AVENUE (APN: 5288-009-053,-054,-055) MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2000-17. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B-2 ORDINANCE NO. 803 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 99-211, AMENDING ROSEMEAD ZONING MAP FROM R-2; "LIGHT MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL" TO "C-3; MEDIUM COMMERCIAL", FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE THROUGH ACCESS LOCATED AT 3041 GLADYS AVENUE (APNs: 5288-009-503,- 054,-055) MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL that the Council introduce Ordinance No. 803, approving Zone Change 99-211 for 3038 N. San Gabriel Boulevard, and waive reading in full. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial No: None Absent-: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. M. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-IS - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $987,988.78, NUMBERED 30172 THROUGH 30289 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2000-15. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. ccauNtn'rs:4-1 I-oo Page A B. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-16 - URGING CONGRESS TO IMPROVE FEDERAL RE-LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2000-16. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-A REQUEST FOR SPPED RESTRICTIONS ON MUSCATEL AVENUE IN THE VICINITY OF SCOTT STREET CC-B REQUEST FOR SPEED CONTROL ON STEELE STREET BETWEEN ROSEMEAD BOUELVARD AND ELLIS LANE - CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM AGAINST CITY FROM CYNTHIA A. COTA AND GILBERT ANDREW GONZALEZ CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY FROM JULIO VASQUEZ AND MERCURY INSURANCE CC-E APPROVAL OF UNDERTAKING AGREEMENT FOR PARCELMAP 25282 - 8914 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD CC-F AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE COUNCIL FOR URBAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REAL ESTATE REDEVELOPMENT TRAINING COURSE, JUNE 8-9,2000, PORTLAND, OREGON CC-G AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES LEGISLATIVE ACTION BRIEFING, MAY 22-23, 2000 - SACRAMENTO CC-H APPROVAL OF BILLIARD PERMIT FOR PAUL'S STEAK HOUSE, 9632 VALLEY BOULEVARD CC-I AUTHORIZATION TO JOIN THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL'S PETITION TO THE STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD CONTESTING ACTION TAKEN BY THE LARWQCB IN CONNECTION WITH ORDER NO. 96- 054 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL that the Council approve the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CCUINUITS: -l1-00 Page N5 V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None VI. STATUS REPORTS - None VH. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE William Board, 8712 Scott Street, thanked the Council for approving the installation of rumble strips on Scott Street. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. in memory of Dorothy Marie Palermo and Earleen Green. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2000, at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: City Clerk MAYOR CCMIINUTE5:4-11-00 Pagc a6