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CC - 07-13-82. 8-PPRO D i_)r rzoscrIenv MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL JULY 13, 1982 AT 8:00 P.M. The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Tury 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 Councilman Cichy. The Invocation was delivered by Rev. Jim Kehrli. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Cichy, Cleveland, Imperial, and Mayor Tury Absent: Councilman Taylor (excused) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 22, 1982 - Regular Meeting MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that the Minutes of June 22, 1982 Meeting be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 30, 1982 - Adjourned Meeting MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the June 30, 1982 Adjourned Meeting be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Tury stated that there were two presentations to be presented and the first one was to Jim Bennett, and he presented a resolution of commendation to James R. Bennett, Administrator of the California Christian Home. Mayor Tury presented a resolution of commendation to Frank LaPiana, 14 years of age, saved the lives and home of the Lannan family whose house was on fire. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Juan Nunez, 2702 N. Del Mar, spoke about the flags being left on the poles too long. Mayor Tury stated that the Council was aware of the problem and would handle it in October when the current contract expires. II. PUBLIC HEARING A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED FY 1982-83 BUDGET Mayor Tury opened the Public Hearing and inquired if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak regarding the budget. No one came forward, and the Public Hearing was closed. A-1 RESOLUTION NO. 82-27 - ADOPTING ANNUAL FY 1982-83 BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 82-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982-83 AND IMAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE AMOUNT•BUDGETED MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Resolution No. 82-27 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CM 7-13-82 Page #1 B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9181 OF ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COGENERATION Mayor Tury opened the Public Hearing and inquired if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak regarding this matter. No one came forward, and the Public Hearing was closed. B-1 ORDINANCE NO. 549 - ADDING SUBSECTION #21 TO SECTION 9181 OF MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COGENERATION ORDINANCE NO. 549 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUIRING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE INSTALLATION AND/OR OPERATION OF COGENERATION EQUIPMENT MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Ordinance 549 be introduced on its first reading and the read- ing in full be waived. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, 81-2, ADDING HOUSING UNITS DINING ROOM WITH BASEMENT, AUDIO-VISUAL AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING TO SERVICE BUILD- ING AT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1409 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE D. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER' PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 82-5 :TO REMODEL AN EXISTING..STRUCTURE TO ACCOMODATE AN OFFICE USE AT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1409 WALNUT GROVE Mayor Tury stated that both the Planned Development Review 81-2 and 82-5 will be '.heard simultaneously but separate action will be taken on each project. Mayor Tury opened the Public Hearing and inquired if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak regarding the subject matters. Richard Hall, 15935 Amber Valley Drive, Whittier, California, architect on the project, stated that he basically concurred with the staff and the Planning Commission and the recommendations for approval;' Mayor:Tury inquired if he was aware of the conditions placed on the project and if they would be acceptable. Mr. Hall stated.that they would be acceptable, Dr.. Lee Bendell, 23233 E. Antler Drive, Diamond Bar, works at Narramore in Rosemead, highlighted and-augmented some of the points in proposed projects,both the new construction and the re- modeling issue. The remodeling issue was jointly requested by the Southern California Edison Company. The new construction is not avai_lable.for public use. There is no commercial use envisioned and he stated that they agree with the conditions imposed by the City Planning Commission. Dr. Bendell commented that the parking spaces are exceeding. the actual needs because of the van-busses and because of the limited number of cars used by conferees. David Piser, 4508 N. Fedyke Avenue, Rosemead, stated although he was not associated with the Narramore Foundation he was well aware of the fine work around the world and felt that they are a fine asset to our community and was supportive of the projects. . Roy Bergeson, Area Manager of Southern California Edison, 1000 Portrero Grande Monterey Park, and a home address of 511 E. Dalton in Glendora, spoke in favor of the proposed improvement, and stated that he would be happy to answer any questions that the Council may have. CM 7-13-82 Page #2 . Holly Knapp, 8367 E. Whitmore, spoke in favor of the projects and stated that Rosemead was very fortunate to have the Narramore Foundation here, not only for the lovely physical addition, but more importantly for what is being accomplished at the Foundation. Mayor Tury inquired if there was anyone else in the audience who would care to speak regarding this matter. No one else came forward, and he closed the Public Hearings. C. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 81-2 - NARRAMORE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION - 1409 N. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that the Negative Declaration be accepted as approved by the Planning Commission. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that the Planned Development Review 81-2,subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission, be approved, and this plan supercedes the 1969 plan. Vote resulted:' UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. D. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 82-5 - NARRAMORE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION - 1409 N. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that the Negative Declaration be accepted as'approved by the Plan- ning Commission. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that the Planned Development Review 82-5, subject to the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission, be approved, and with the Southern California Edison parking slots identified with a SCE on them instead of just a number. 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. 82-28 CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 82-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $460,805.47 NUMBERED 8313-8330 & 4203 THROUGH 4292 INCLUSIVELY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Resolution No. 82-28 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. ORDINANCE NO. 548 - AMENDING PARKING REGULATIONS IN CODE James Torline, representative of the First American Bank to be located at 8941 Valley Blvd., Rosemead, spoke in favor of the adop- tion of this ordinance relating to parking. on commercial !property. ORDINANCE NO. 548, AN ORDINANCE OF-THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF. ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE.PARKING REGULATIONS CONTAINED IN THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND,.SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that Ordinance No. 548 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. CM 7-13-82 Page #3 C. ORDINANCE NO. 550 - ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1 TO C-3D AT 4705 & 4715 ROSEMEAD BLVD. ORDINANCE NO. 550 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE FROM R-1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C73D, MEDIUM COMMERCIAL, DESIGN OVERLAY, FOR PROPERTY SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A" (ZONE CHANGE 81-126) MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY That Ordinance No. 550 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. D. ORDINANCE NO. 551 - INCREASE IN IMPOUND FEES FOR ANIMAL CONTROL Mayor Tury stated that he felt that an increase to $15.00 instead of to $17.50 would be more equitable. There being no objection, the amount of the impound fee was changed in the Ordinance to read $15.00. ORDINANCE NO. 551 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE ORDINANCE NO. 537 RELATING TO ANIMAL IMPOUND FEES MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Ordinance No. 551 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. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-A, CC-C, and CC-E deferred) CC-B APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS FOR DEFERRED & LOW INTEREST LOANS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT PRGRAM (CDBG) AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS CC-D APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS FOR HANDYMAN IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS CC-F APPROVAL OF WORK STUDY AGREEMENT WITH CAL POLY POMONA CC-G ALHAMBRA, PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL DRIVEWAY CC-H ROSEMEAD & GRAND TURNING'MOVEMENTS CC-I PROPOSAL FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FROM WILLDAN ASSOCIATES CC-J AUTHORIZATION REQUESTED FOR VACATION FROM JULY 26TH TO AUGUST 10TH, 1982. CC-K ACCEPTANCE.OF PROPOSAL FOR APPRAISAL SERVICE FOR ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR STREET PURPOSES FROM STRATHMORE (GARVEY TO GRAVES) MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY 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. CM 7-13-82 Page #4 • r CC-A ACCEPTANCE OF ROAD DEED, PERMIT TO ENTER AND RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT FOR DEL MAR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Mayor Tury stated that he wanted parcel #47, the Garvey School District property pulled, in order to discuss it or made a separate vote on it, or hold it over. Mayor Tury inquired what would happen if the City decided not to pay them. John Maulding stated that the offer had been made and the City Attorney could clarify this. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that at this point, Mr. Neuer on the City's behalf has made an offer and that offer has been accepted.. If it is determined that the City simply does not want to pay for it, in terms of a negotiated settlement, unless the Board is willing to dedicate it. We still need the right of way and we don't currently have the right of way and that means that we would have to condemn it. Mayor Tury stated that he would like more history.'.on it, and requested that this parcel be held over for two weeks until Mr. Taylor is'present and there is a full Council. He felt that this parcel had been dedicated in 1956 and may have even been paid for at that time, and because it had not been recorded it doesn't seem fair.to:pay this amount now. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that the Road Deeds,'Permits to Enter and Right of Way Agreements for the Del Mar Improvement project be accepted except for the parcel #47, the Garvey School District property-.which was deleted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-C CONTRACT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF CDBG PROGRAM FOR FY 1982-83 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that the Contract for Administration of the CDBG Program for fy. 1982-83 be approved. Vote resulted: AYES:' Councilmen Cichy, Cleveland, and Mayor Tury NAYES:i.Counciiman 'Imperial ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Councilman Taylor Whereupon:the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-E APPROVAL OF MID-VALLEY CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT FOR PARA TRANSIT SERVICES Mayor Tury requested that as requested in section #12 of the Contract that-travel logs be provided to the City.' Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that that request could be made in the transmittal letter to the Consortium. MOTION BY MAYOR TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that the Mid Valley Consortium Agreement for Para.Transit Services be approved with the inclusion of the travel logs be provided to the City. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. VI. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. Councilman Imperial stated that he had been invited to the White House to attend a briefing on July 20th and requested authorization to attend this presidential briefing regarding initiatives and issues of importance to this community. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Councilman Imperial be authorized to attend the White House Briefing on July 20, 1982. Vote resulted: CM 7-13-82 Page #5 AYES: Councilmen Cichy, Cleveland, and Imperial. NAYES: None ABSTAIN: Mayor Tury ABSENT: Councilman Taylor Whereupon.the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. Councilman Imperial requested a stop light blinker be placed at Glendon Way. Many things had been suggested and the street had been fixed and the slow sign had been placed there, but he felt that there is still a traffic hazard there. He also suggested that this blinking stop light at the curve of Glendon Way be backed up with selective enforcement periodi- cally. Mayor Tury stated that he agreed with Mr. Imperial in that something should be done in that area.to solve the problem, and referred this item to the Traffic Commission with the recommenda- tion of a blinking stop light at the curve of Glendon Way. C. Councilman Imperial commented on the Sound Attenuation Wall bordering the San-Bernardino Freeway, and stated that Sally Tanner, Assemblywoman, had waged a courageous fight to.get a. wall for the City of Rosemead. It was said that the City would get it but now it is said that it will only be placed on the South-side of the Freeway. He felt there is a definite need on both sides of the.Freeway.for a wall. He felt that the Council should stand unanimous in-a.letter through the Mayor to Assembly- woman Sally Tanner inquiring about the problem. Mayor Tury stated that he had two letters sent to the people who are making that decision, and he felt that it has not been nessarily lost as yet. He added that if this cannot be Out in with the help of'CalTrans, then alternate ways of financing the project will have to be looked into. Councilman Imperial requested that this Council help Sally Tanner wage her battle with members of the legislature. Mayor Tury stated that he would send a letter to Assembly- woman Tanner with the expression of the unanimity of this Council. offering our support and assistance in any way which she may deem appropriate. D. Councilman Imperial directedlthe City Attorney to check into up-dating our Sign Ordinance. He stated that while driving in the San Gabriel Valley, he saw signs that were in a foreign language and-were not intelligible to the average person who does not read or,write any other language. He felt that his rights are being violated when he sees signs that are not in the English language, and he wanted to know what could be done about it. Mayor Tury requested the City Attorney to check into the possibilities of what could be done. E. Mayor Tury congratulated Michael Burbank for the fine job he and his staff did at the Fourth of July picnic, and that the Sheriff's Department did an outstanding job also. F. Holly Knapp, 8367 E. Whitmore Street, Rosemead., also complimented Michael Burbank on the outstanding job at the 4th of July picnic ,,and suggested that some of Rosemead's talents could be incorporated at,'next year's picnic. Holly Knapp commented that the Pomona Freeway off-ramp;at Charlie Brown's needs to be cleaned up and seeds planted. Robert Dickey,Assistant City Manager, stated that the property under discussion belongs to CalTrans. They do not have the manpower or the equipment to do the slope. Mayor Tury stated that there would be modifications of that off-ramp with the development of the shopping center. CM 7-13-82 Page #6 Councilman Cichy requested that a letter be sent to Councilman Taylor and his family and son and that the City Clerk be directed to send it tomorrow. There being no further business, the Council Meeting was ad- journed to the next regular Meeting of July 27, 1982 at 8:00 p. m. Respectfully submitted: City Clerk APPROVED: CM 7-13-82 Page #7