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CC - 06-22-82. APPROVED CITY OF ROSEMEAD DATE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING / OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL JUNE 22, 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 Imperial. The Invocation was delivered by Rev. Tom Phillips. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Cleveland, Imperial, Taylor and Mayor Tury Absent: Councilman Cichy (excused) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June.10, 1982 - Regular Meeting MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the Councilmeeting of June 10, 1982 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 22, 1982 - Budget Study Session Councilman Taylor stated that there were a couple of minor corrections to be made. One was on page #3 paragraph #2,the word "Del Mar" to be changed to"Rosemead Blvd.", and the other on page #7 to change "Del Mar" to"Rosemead Blvd'.. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the Budget Study Session of June 22, 1982 be approved as amended. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Rev. Tom Phillips, 8875 Mission Drive, stated that he would be leaving for London on July 12, 1982 and going to Germany from there for a week.and would act as goodwill ambassador from the City of Rosemead. Councilman Imperial suggested that he take some roses from the City and present them while he is abroad. Mayor Tury stated that a letter would also be written from the City Council and the residents of the City sending their greetings. B. Bonnie Culbertson, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, accepted '.the.Council 's_.challenge .to1a game'of:Donkey Baseball, and stated that they will attend and intend to win.on July 4th. Mayor Tury stated he appreciated the Chambers acceptance of the challenge. II. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1 TO C-31) AT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4705 AND 4715 ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD REQUESTED BY ALHAMBRA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL & LITTLE PEOPLE PRESCHOOL. Mayor Tury stated that the Public Hearing was open and in- quired if there was anyone who would care to speak regarding this matter. CM 6-22-82 Page #1 O • Councilman Taylor stated that the biggest,question he has on the project is the traffic going in and out on Rosemead Blvd. and inquired what is going to be done as far as the turning lane on Rosemead Blvd. John Mayer.ski, Traffic Engineer, stated that he had reviewed that location and it was his recommendation that,in view of the proposed expansion of the Psychiatric Hospital facility which would generate additional left turn traffic, egressing from the side,.possibly conflicting with the already heavy traffic coming off of Grand Avenue, the northerly most driveway of the hospital be closed. Councilman Imperial inquired how many additional cars are being anticipated in the new parking lot. John Carmona, Planning Director, stated that there would be twenty five (25) additional cars. John Mayerski stated that although they would not all be leaving the parking lot at the same time any additional traffic would add to the problem, and it is so close to Grand Avenue, it would just be prudent practice to eliminate that type of arrangement." Mayor Tury inquired about the actual left-turn pocket on Rosemead Blvd.., that leads into Grand. Mr. Mayerski stated that only way to eliminate the left-turn pocket would be to eliminate the service road. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that the Planning Commis- sion has recommended that Traffic Commission study this problem and that the applicant follow the directive of whatever the Traf- fic Engineer and the Commission-recommends;..with the approval of the City Council. Ed Falk, former Administrator of the Alhambra Psychiatric Hospital, stated that they would comply with whatever the Traffic Engineer and staff come up with, and that they appreciated further research on whatever would be applicable, and are eager to have the Zone Change approved. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, stated that it had been commented by one of the Commissioners that Grand Avenue should.be closed, and he inquired if the people affected by this possibility been notified. Mayor Tury stated that at this time the only thing that is really being considered is the Zone Change and the traffic flow, and if there are changes there will be hearings and concerned residents will be notified. Mayor Tury inquired if there was anyone else who would care to speak. No one else came forward, and the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY.COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Negative Declaration be accepted and the Zone Change be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Robert Kress, City Attorney stated that he would prepare an Ordinance for the next Council Meeting. III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 82-25 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 82-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $264,173.35 NUMBERED 8304-8312 & 4109 THROUGH 4202 INCLUSIVELY CM 6-22-82 Page #2 0 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Resolution No. 82-25 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. 546 - AMENDING PARKING REGULATIONS ORDINANCE NO.546 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE PARKING REGULATIONS CONTAINED IN THE ROSEMEAD ZONING CODE MOTION BY COUNCILMAN.TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Ordinance No. 546 be adopted, an&.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. C. ORDINANCE NO. 547 - AMENDING ORD. 545 - CONDO ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 547 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 545 PROVIDING FOR DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Ordinance No. 547 be adopted 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. 548 - AMENDING ORD. 546 - PARKING Mayor Tury stated that he.wanted.to check with the Downtown Revitalization Consultants before proceeding with this Ordinance. There being no objection, this item was deferred. E.. RESOLUTION NO. 82-26 - AUTHORIZING COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 82-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING COMPENSATION FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Resolution No. 82-26 be adopted. 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, & CC-G Deferred) CC-B REQUEST BY LA VICTORIA TO RELOCATE WEIGHT LIMIT SIGNS CC-D.APPROVAL OF GRAFFITI REMOVAL AGREEMENT CC-E AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL CONFERENCE CC-F RATE INCREASE FOR DATA PROCESSING FEE--ALEXANDER GRANT CO. CC-H AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPRAISAL SERVICES AND POST "NOTICE TO CONSTRUCT" FOR VARIOUS STREET PROJECTS MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, 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. CM 6-22-82 Page #3 - o 0 CC-A ACCEPTANCE OF ROAD DEED, PERMIT TO ENTER & RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT FOR DEL MAR IMPROVMENT PROJECT Mayor Tury requested a clarification on Parcel #47. John Maulding,.City Engineer, requested that this Item be discussed later in the Meeting. CC-C APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS FOR DEFERRED & LOW INTEREST LOANS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CDBG) & AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS Councilman Imperial requested that the record show that he was not opposed to the Project but had problems with the source of fund- ing.on both CC-C and CC-G. Marshall.Krupp.stated that he wanted to make sure that the voting.would include the waiver of the requirement for installa- tion of full street improvement. . Councilman Taylor stated that he objects to both items, not the projects themselves, but he would ask that if these go in, these be given the option of the deferred payment plan rather than an outright exemption from doing it. In fairness to the residents that have had to be assessed, let these people have the option to use the deferred payment plan rather than a special exemption: Motion by Mayor Tury to approve the specifications as offered, and authorize staff to advertise for bids. Motion died due to a lack of a second. CC-G CONTRACT FOR.ADMINISTRATFON OF CDBG PROGRAM FOR FY 1982-83 MOTION BY MAYOR TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that the Contract for Administration of the CDBG Program for fy 1982-83 be approved. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilman Cleveland and Mayor Tury NAYES: Councilman Taylor and Imperial. Whereupon the Mayor declared,.that no action was taken on the item. Councilman Taylor requested that for the next time this item is brought to the Council a clarification of the cost breakdown of what these costs include. Marshall Krupp stated that he would present a line item breakdown by personnel and specifically what their responsibilities would be. He also commented that by July Ist it is anticipated that there will be 56 Handyman Programs will have been completed this year and all of the locks of the locking program which is 575 locks have been installed. This is almost twice what was accomplished last year. CC-A ACCEPTANCE OF ROAD DEEDS, PERMIT TO ENTER & RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT FOR DEL MAR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT MOTION BY COUNCILMAN.TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR TURY that the Road'Deed, Permit.to enter:& Right of Way Agreement for the Del Mar Street Improvement, except for parcels #47 and #34'be accepted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Tury stated that the Parcels #47 and #34 be brought back to the next Council Meeting for consideration. V. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS Councilman Taylor inquired if the aerial photographs avail- able on the Rosemead Beautification Project, and the soil report. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that they are available. CM 6-22-82 Page #4 • Councilman Taylor inquired if the information which had been requested from the Chamber of Commerce was received as yet. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the information was available except the auditors report for one year and that is being copied and assembled right now. Councilman Imperial requested selective enforcement on Walnut Grove and Wells Street. Councilman Imperial requested information on all the Rehabili- tion projects which are under-way. Councilman Imperial commented on a serious problem and that was the In-and-Out Burger on the corner of Mission and Rosemead Blvd. He felt that there is.a traffic problem there and the Traffic Commission should be giving that site some serious consideration before there is a fatality there. He requested a traffic report with any recommendation. Mayor Tury commented that the Garvey School District had made a request for another Study Session with the Council. There being no objection, it was decided that the Study Session would be held on Wednesday, June 30th, at 8:00 p. m., with the Garvey School District. Mayor Tury stated that Rosemead Blvd., Beautification Study Session be added to that evenings Agenda. Mayor Tury also requested that the Personnel Session be held on the Wednesday, June 30th, 1982 following the other study sessions. Hugh Foutz, City Treasurer, commented on the Soccer team from Kassell, Germany and that soccer team and the others salute the City and the support that they received here and have gone to San Diego until July 3rd and will leave for Germany on July 4th. Mayor Tury stated that they were very nice young people and it was very enjoyable having them here. Mayor Tury stated since there was a request for an Executive Session, the Council would recess.in order to discuss litigation matters. The Council reconvened. . Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that the Council met in Executive Session to discuss several litigations that the City is involved in and no action was taken and a report was received from the City Attorney. The Council Meeting was adjourned to the Study Session with the Garvey School District at 8:00 p. m. on June 30th, 1982. Respectfully submitted: Ci Clerk APPROVED: MAYOR CM 6-22-82 Page #5