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CC - 11-24-81APPROVED CITY OF rOSFTAEAD DATI , RY n ?=s L MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 24, 1981 AT 8:00 P. M. The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Imperial in Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California at 8:00 p. m. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Tury. The Invocation was delivered by Rev. Tom Phillips. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Cichy, Tury, Taylor and Mayor Imperial Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 10, 1981 - Regular Meeting Councilman Taylor requested that the minutes be deferred to the next meeting in order to allow City Attorney to prepare a memo- randum clarifying the letter from the Edison Company regarding the Road Easement. There being no objection, it was so ordered. I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Ernest L. Serena, Garvey & Jackson Avenue, spoke about the Eucalyptus trees planted on Garvey Avenue and stated that he felt that they were inappropriate trees to plant in that area, and he also complained about the quality of work performed on Jackson Avenue for street improvement. Mayor Imperial stated that he appreciated his comments and thanked him for taking his time to attend the meeting. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION, BY REFERENCE, PLUMBING CODE, MECHANICAL CODE & BUILDING CODE OF L. A. COUNTY 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 subject matter. No one came forward, and the Public Hearing was closed. The following Ordinance No. 540 was presented for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 540 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 50022.2, LOS ANGELES COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2269, ENTITLED "PLUMBING CODE", LOS ANGELES COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2225, ENTITLED "BUILDING CODE" AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 9544, ENTITLED "MECHANICAL CODE" 1981 EDITIONS, AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that Ordinance'NO. 540 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. CM 11-24-81 Page #1 III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 81-62 - CALLING FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD APRIL 13, 1982 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RESOLUTION NO. 81-62 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CALIFORNIA, CALLING & GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1982 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that Resolution No. 81-62 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. RESOLUTION NO. 81-63 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 81-63 A RESOLUTION OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $471,847.87 NUMBERED 8110-8121/& 2696 THROUGH 2777 INCLUSIVELY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that Resolution No. 81-63 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-B & CC-D deferred) CC-A APPROVAL OF PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON FERN & NEWMARK (NEW TO DEL MAR) AND AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS CC-C ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR FY 1981-82 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY 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-B SAN GABRIEL BLVD., & GRAVES AVENUE--TRAFFIC CONTROL This Item was deferred to the next Council Meeting for addi- tional information from the Traffic Commission. CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND PRESERVATION TAX INCENTIVE SEMINAR IN LOS ANGELES, FEBRUARY 19-20, 1982. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that authorization to attend Preservation Tax Incentive Seminar in Los Angeles on February 19 and 20, 1982 be granted. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Cichy, Tury and Mayor Imperial NAYES: Councilman Taylor ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Taylor requested that the record show that he is not objecting to Mr. Foutz attending this seminar and that he has been the City's representative at many of the Seminars of this type. CM 11-24-81 Page #2 V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION A. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM This Item.:deferred. B. SANITATION DISTRICT ALTERNATE This Item deferred. 0 C. DISCUSSION OF COUNTER PROPOSAL REGARDING MODERN SERVICE AGREEMENT. This Item deferred, and requested that the original proposal be brought back. D. CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMERCIAL DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS. Councilman Tury requested that this item be separated into two sections. He requested a vote on the legitimate commercial delinquent accounts. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that $1,147.42 be paid to Modern Service for the delinquent accounts that have received service. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Cichy, Tury and Mayor Imperial NAYES: Councilman Taylor ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the $7,925 reference in Modern Service's letter of July 15, 1981 be denied. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. E. CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN AND FEASIBILITY PROGRAM FOR ROSEMEAD SQUARE. Councilman Taylor requested a list of the committee partici- pation of Downtown Revitalization. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that they were: Dave DeGroff, Jim Goodell, Dale Levander, Mayor Pro Tem Hunter, Mayor Imperial, John Carmona and Frank G. Tripepi. Councilman Taylor inquired if there were any other members of the community involved other than the president of the Chamber of Commerce. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that there were no others involved at this time, and these were the people that were approved by the City'Council. Councilman Taylor commented that he couldn't understand why the number one area of the City is being considered for revitali- zation when there are so many other areas that could use it more in this city. He stated that he was not against the improvement there but just the method that is being used. If the businessmen get together and want to improve their property,that would be their prerogative, but this is taking the city's money to develop property for a successful businessman Councilman Tury stated that in the Ward's complex they are losing their sales tax rapidly. It is a major contributor to the City's budget and should remain that way. Valley Boulevard is not being ignored. The whole idea is to get business people together and do the improvement themselves. We are simply trying to show them how to do it. He did not feel the program should be attacked because a good job has been done by all involved. They have some exciting projects planned for the City. CM 11-24-81 Page #3 Councilman Cichy stated that he agreed with Mr. Tury. He stated that two years ago the sales tax had dropped 6% and last year they dropped 12%. They know they have a deteriorating situation and have discussed closing the store. He also agreed with Mr. Tury in that this Council is not unified enough at this time to proceed with it, but it will be acted upon at a more appropriate time. Councilman Taylor stated that he is not against the improve- ment as such, but when people come in and take the city's tax dollars to improve private businesses he is against that. Dale Levander, 336 Cajon Drive, Palos Verdes,Estates, commented on the process on preparing the proposal on Rosemead Square. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that the Rosemead Square proposal be denied. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Cichy and Tury NAYES: Mayor Imperial ABSTAIN: Councilman Taylor ABSENT: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and . so ordered. . Mayor Imperial stated that he wanted the record to show that the reason for his "no" vote was that he believes this project is not controversial and he. felt that it was very important as soon as possible to promote that area and get something started. He did not feel that any developer will wait forever. Councilman.Taylor stated that he would like the record to show that he thinks the improvement is fine, but he was against the method,which is the City doing the developers work. If Mr. Gilbert can work it out.with Montegomery Wards and this Hotel outfit that wants to go in with office buildings, he.thinks it's fine, but let them do it on their own. Councilman Tury stated this would take street vacations, city property and all kinds of things involved. It is not that simple. VI. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A-2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 81-232 Mayor Imperial inquired if this item could be reconsidered and what would be the proper procedure. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that the Council held a properly noticed public hearing on November 10, 1981 and a decision was rendered after both pro and con testimony was taken. He stated that he.would not recommend reconsideration as such, but the matter can certainly be discussed by any member of the Council, and he believed that the decision was made. Mayor Imperial stated that he did not feel that a church should be allowed in a residential zone. Councilman Tury stated that there were 14 conditions stipu- lated with the approval and if it should create a problem it can be revoked. B. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 541-CONSOLIDATING MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH DATE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION Councilman Tury stated that he would prefer to have the Municipal Election in.April of 1982, although sometime in the future it would be helpful to consolidate the Elections with the County and perhaps there would be a better turn-out. Mayor Imperial also stated that this should be deferred to a later date. CM 11-24-81 Page #4 F X Mayor Imperial requested that this Ordinance be monitored and check.with Contract Cities and find out which Cities have adopted it and how it worked out. Councilman Tury stated that he felt that it was an excellent idea and it would give a lot more participation and there would be a considerable saving in the costs to the City. There being no other discussion regarding this ordinance, it was ordered received and filed. C. Councilman Tury stated that an Appeal was made to the Planning Commission's decision regarding the cogeneration plant of Cal Fed, and in order to expedite the whole matter he directed staff to have prepared a full blown Environmental Impact Report. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN.TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that an Environmental Impact Report be prepared by an independent agency. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Tury requested that at the time of the Hearing he would like every one who spoke at the Planning Commission's Public Hearing to be notified along with all residents within 300 feet radius. There being no objection, it was so ordered. VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Mark Schwartz, 1638 North Delta Street, So.San Gabriel, expressed his appreciation for the decision made regarding the Environmental Impact Report. Councilman Tury inquired of Mr. Schwartz when the Report comes back will you r-ead...it?J_ Mr. Schwartz stated that they will read.-;what the--Environ- mental Impact Report states, and thanked everyone. B.Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, inquired about the cost of the feasibility study for Rosemead Square. Mayor.-Imperial stated that it would have cost about $25,000 if it had been approved, but it was,not approved. C. Estelle Holts, expressed her appreciation for the Council's decision regarding the Environmental Impact Report on the Cogenera- tion Plant. There being no further business, the City Council was adjourned to the next regular Meeting on December 8, 1981 at 8:00 p. m. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: 11_Cit erk CM 11-24-81 Page #5