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CC - 01-26-824 • 11 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 26, 1982 AT 8:00 P. M. APPROVED CITY OF ROS.EMEAD DATE= a " The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor 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 Councilman Taylor. The Invocation was delivered by Rev. Scott Mailander. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Cichy, Taylor and Mayor Imperial Absent: Councilman Tury (illness,`excused) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 8, 1981 - Regular Meeting . Councilman Taylor stated that he could not approve the minutes as he had requested that the addresses of the 36 cogeneration plants be placed in the minutes and only 12 of those plants have addresses listed. Mayor Imperial inquired if there was any attempt to contact the State regarding these plants and their addresses. John Carmona, Planning Director, stated that they were contacted when. the request for addresses were first made, but they did not want to devote staff time to look up those addresses. Mayor Imperial directed the Assistant City Manager,Robert Dickey, to.call Senator Montoya's Office, who is head of the Energy Commission of the State of California and file a grievance from him requesting this information as soon as possible reminding that this City Council has to make a decision in the near future. Councilman Taylor requested that the minutes be deferred to the next meeting. . . There being no objection, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 12, 1982 - Regular Meeting MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that the minutes of the January 12, 1982 meeting be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. I. ORAL COMMUNICATION A. Estelle Holtz, 8247 Sleeker Street, South San Gabriel, spoke about the accomodations for the Public Hearing which will be held regarding the Cal Fed Cogeneration Plant. Mayor Imperial requested that the possibility of having the Hearing at the Community Center be checked into, and having the necessary equipment available at that site. B. Bob.Bruesch, 3126 Isabel Avenue, stated that it would be important to find out the type of fuel being used by the Cogenera- tion Plant. C. Natu Patel, 8544 E. Mission Dr., Rosemead, requested a copy of the EIR which had been prepared and a copy of the letter which had been received from the EPA. CM 1-26-82 Page #1 r II. PUBLIC HEARING A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSIONS DECISION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST AT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9423 E. VALLEY. Mayor Imperial stated that the Public Hearing was open and inquired if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak. Ken Pike, representative of the applicants, spoke in favor of the CUP requested. M. C. Gill, Pasadena, commented on the green building and the fact that it was a residence. Mayor Imperial inquired if there was anyone else who would care to speak. No one else came forward, and he closed the Public Hearing. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that the Conditional Use Permit requested for property located at 9423 E. Valley Blvd., be approved.with the six conditions, which includes the alley.to be improved to City Standards. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilman Taylor and Cichy NAYES: Mayor Imperial ABSENT: Councilman Tury ABSTAIN: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion 'duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Imperial requested that the record show that his "no" vote is that he concurs with the Planning Commissions decision that this property is being over-utilized and in his opinion that this tends to blight an area. B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT #42312 LOCATED AT 3858 MUSCATEL Mayor 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. No one came forward, and the Public Hearing was closed. Winifred M. Saunders, applicant, spoke about the neighbors property. Wayne Saunders, son of the applicant, also spoke. Councilman Taylor stated that he had serious reservations as to what should be done at the end of the street adjacent to lot #5, and that he felt that there should be further investigation regard- ing the end-:of, _that street. There being no objection, this item was deferred to the next meeting.for further information. C.. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF CURBS, GUTTERS, DRIVEWAY APPROACHES & SIDEWALK ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS: MARSHALL AVENUE B/S - TEMPLE CITY BLVD.,.TO STRANG BROOKLINE TO STRANG BROOKLINE AVENUE B/S- MARSHALL TO LOFTUS . Mayor Imperial stated that the Public Hearing was open and in- quired if there was anyone who would care to speak regarding this matter. Ellen Coffman, 3703 Brookline, inquired about her corner lot and what portion she would have to pay, and how they would match the new.sidewalk to what is already there. Andy Anderson, City Engineer, stated that the sidewalks would be moved to be adjacent to the curb and would be uniform on both sides. CM 1-26-82 Page #2 J C Robert Dickey, Assistant City Manager, stated that the cost of the improvement is based upon the bid amount for the unit items and the final billings will probably be ready some time in August. The Council will conduct a confirmation of cost hearing and a bill and a notice will be received prior to this hearing. Arrangements can be discussed as to how this can be paid. Mrs. Coffman inquired about the cost to her since she has a corner lot. Robert Dickey, Assistant City Manager, stated that since she has one leg of the property already improved, she will be assessed for an amount not to exceed fifty feet. Alfredo Silvestre, 3648 Brookline, also stated that he owned a corner lot at Brookline and Marshall. He commented that they had all shared this concern but felt that it had been clarified that he would be assessed for the 50 feet in front of his property and for the additional fifty feet on the side of his property but would not be assessed for the 100 feet which would be a total of 150 long. He stated that he was pleased with the improvement. Thuy Thi Bui, 3647 Brookline Avenue, requested information re- garding this project be sent to her at her home at 1321 Rio Blanco Monterey Park. Mayor Imperial inquired if there was anyone else who would care to speak regarding this matter. No one else came forward, and he closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Taylor inquired what the vote requirements are for street improvements. Robert Kress., City Attorney, Hearing, there were no protests. quiries that the staff can answer a protests has. to be over-ruled. unanimous decision,-that would be tonight. stated that as he viewed the Public There were three people who made in- .A'four/fifths vote is required if He recommended that if there is a satisfactory based upon the testimony MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the improvements on Marshall and Brookline be ordered in. 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. 82-2 CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 82-2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM $542,322.62 NUMBERED 8152-8168/&3080 THROUGH 3146 INCLUSIVELY. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that Resolution No. 82-2 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Taylor requested a report back on charges, and requested information on the current being paid on the Certificate of Deposit be given and questioned the $13,000 fee to Atlantis Scient preparation.,and requested that this check be held fication. the Ambulance rate of interest to the Council, ific for the EIR for further clari- CM 1-26-82 Page #3 • • B. RESOLUTION NO. 82-3 - SOUND ATTENUATION WALL RESOLUTION NO. 82-3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD URGING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (LACTC) TO APPROVE AND RECOMMEND FUNDING FOR A SOUND ATTENUATION WALL ON ROUTE #10, NORTH SIDE, FROM CHARLOTTE STREET TO IVAR AVENUE MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that Resolution No. 82-3 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 AWARD OF BID TO GENTRY BROS. INC. FOR NEWMARK & FERN STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CC-B APPROVAL OF CHART OF ACCOUNTS FOR FY 1982-83 BUDGET PREPARATION CC-C ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR STRATHMORE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CC-D AUTHORIZATION EXTENDING TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH SIGNAL MAINTENANCE INC., FOR ONE YEAR CC-E RETIREMENT PLAN STATUS CC-F APPROVAL OF.SPECIFICATIONS & AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS FOR HANDYMAN IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CC-G APPROVAL OF PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS & AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT TEMPLE CITY BLVD., AND VALLEY BLVD. CC-H APPROVAL OF PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS & AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS FOR MISCELLANEOUS STREET IMPROVEMENT FOR FY • 1981-82. CC-I AUTHORIZATION TO EXPAND HOUSING REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM CC-J REQUEST BY GARVEY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD FOR A JOINT STUDY SESSION February 4, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. CC-K APPROVAL OF COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT DINNER MEETING March 3, 1982 at 7:30 p. m. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote re- sulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Taylor.requested copies of-the bids for the Newmark and Fern Project. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION A. STREET SWEEPING BIDS Robert Dickey, Assistant City Manager, recommended that the award of bid for the annual street sweeping service be deferred to the next meeting of February 9, 1982 for further clarification on the temporary dump sites, and authorization is requested for Modern Service Company to provide sweeping service for the month of February at the contract rate plus $2000. CM 1-26-82 Page #4 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR IMPERIAL that Modern Service provide Street Sweeping Service for the month of February at contract rate plus $2000. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilman Taylor and Mayor Imperial NAYES:. Councilman Cichy ABSENT: Councilman Tury ABSTAIN: None Whereupon the.Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. DELINQUENT REFUSE BILLS MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY MAYOR IMPERIAL that, the delinquent refuse bills on residential property be paid. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilman.Cichy and Mayor Imperial NAYES: Councilman Taylor ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Councilman Tury Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion died due to the lack of three affirmative votes. This Item was deferred to the next Council Meeting on February 9, 1982. VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Holly Knapp;' 8367 E. Whitmore Street, Rosemead, inquired about the Garvey School District Study Session with the Council and the Planning Commission/City Council Study Session. She in- quired if they would be here at City Hall and if they would be open to the public. . She was advised that the Study Session was certainly open to the public and would be in the Conference Room of City Hall. The study session with the Planning Commission has not been finalized as far as place but would be open to-the public as always. Holly Knapp.commended the Planning Commissioners action taken regarding the arcade request made by Farrell's, and inquired when the Hearing will take place with the Council on the Appeal. Robert Dickey, Assistant City Manager, stated that the Hearing date has not as yet been set. Holly Knapp inquired if they would be in violation of the City's Ordinances if they continued to run as many machines as they have. Mayor Imperial stated that they would be in violation if they run over three machines. Holly Knapp stated that her daughter had seen about ten machines in there and that they were working. Robert Dickey, Assistant City Manager, stated that.if they are operating more than three machines then they are definitely in violation, and this situation will be investigated. The Counci.l.Meeting was..adjourned to the study session with the Garvey School District on February 4 1982 at 7:30 p. m. Respectfully submitted: APPRnVRne City Jerk CM 1-26-82 Page#5