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CC - 12-23-80MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 23, 1980 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 Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Imperial. The Invocation was delivered by Rev. Bill Burkhardt ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Hunter, Imperial, Taylor and Mayor Tury Absent: Councilman Cichy APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 9, 1980 - Regular Meeting r Councilman Taylor stated that page 3 needs clarification on Councilman Imperial's recommendation, and requested that the portion of the statement after grading plan be deleted.to read: / "Councilman Imperial requested that the Council consider the suggestion of not accepting anything from the Planning Commission that does not have a grading plan." MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER that the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of December 9, 1980 be approved as. corrected. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. PRESENTATION A. Dr. Stuart Muade presented Mayor Tury and the City Council with a plaque of commendation from the Corn Festival held in Zapopan.from their federal President. B. Dan Handy was presented a plaque of commendation from the City Council for his outstanding efforts on the Traffic Commis- sion and the Planning Commission from 1976 to.1980. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Beverly Van Fossen, 8538 Wells Street, complained again about the project at 4229-4309 Walnut Grove, and stated that she had re- ceived a letter requesting that a decision should be made by her regarding the walls by December 29, 1980 and she did not feel that was sufficient time to made such a decision. Mayor Tury stated that the residents would be allowed until January 15, 1981 for that decision. Mrs. Van Fossen also stated that if they have a water problem because of the grading she would hold this Council liable, and she also complained about the construction noise during the week and even on Saturday and Sundays. Councilman Taylor commented on the drainage situation and requested that grade elevation be verified so that the City can protect themselves. Mayor Tury stated that there has been communications from the County verifying the grading. John Carmona stated that Roy Buchana James Nelson, Project Engineer, have gone this information will be presented to the Councilman Imperial commented on the stated that the noise should be curtailed a, County Engineer, and over these plans, and Council. construction noise and during the week-end. CM 12-23-80 Page #1~ 6 i Mayor Tury stated that we do have a noise abatement ordinance. and the City Attorney will check into it and to-.see if this could be used to control the noise. Councilman Imperial requested that this Ordinance be used to enforce the abatement of the noise at least for the week-ends, and a memo to the Council regarding this problem. II. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY HARRY HIGLEY FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM LOW DENSITY TO HIGH DENSITY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8514-16-18 VALLEY BLVD., & 3899 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE. Mayor Tury opened the Public Hearing and inquired if there was anyone in the audience who cared to speak regarding this matter. Marie Ladymon, 8555 Guess Street, Rosemead, objected to the increase in density and to the condominium project that is being considered. Juan Nunez, 2703 Del Mar,. also spoke against the project, and commented on the screening and that although they may have to put up before the completion of the project they are not necessarily going to be kept up by all the incoming tenants. Mayor Tury stated that could for the condominium association. Mayor Tury closed the Public Councilman Taylor commented cautious in the future with these ing high density from low density be a stipulation of the CC & R Hearing. that the Council should be more condominium projects and allow- areas. Councilman Imperial also question the desirability of this project and felt. that he needed additional information before acting upon.it, and requested that this item be deferred. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR TURY that the Public Hearing be reopened and this Public Hearing be con- tinued until February 10, 1981. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Hunter, Taylor and Mayor Tury NAYES: Councilman'Imperial ABSENT: Councilman Cichy ABSTAIN: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Imperial requested that the Planning Director contact the Police Department and the Fire Department to:get an analysis of the problems involving-the egress and ingress in case of an emergency with single family dwellings and that with condominium dwellings. There being no objection it was so ordered. III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 80-77 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 80-77 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $165,838.24 NUMBERED 7802-7811 AND 463 THROUGH 563 INCLUSIVELY CM 12-23-80 Page #2 i 0 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY MAYOR TURY that RESOLUTION NO. 80-77 be.adopted.:_-.Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Tury inquired about Check No. 494. Robert Dickey, Assistant-:City Manager, stated that this was for a license for one of our employees for.pest,controlc to service the recreation' areas. Councilman Taylor inquired if this individual was licensed at this time to do pest control. Mr. Dickey stated that he did not think he was. Councilman Taylor requested a written reply to this question as to whether this employee is engaged in any private business fe- garding pest control. Councilman Imperial 'requested back up material on check no. 524 and 539. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-E and CC-G be deferred) CC-A APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF SAN GABRIEL FOR SIGNAL MAINTENANCE OF INTERSECTION AT VALLEY & DELTA CC-B APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF EL MONTE .FOR SIGNAL MAINTENANCE FOR INTERSECTION AT VALLEY & EASY CC-C AUTHORIZATION FOR ASSIGNMENT OF.SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE FROM LINGO INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TO SIGNAL MAINTENANCE, INC., EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1981 CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TWO RADAR UNITS CC-F RED CURB--8111 EAST.GARVEY REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION CC-H ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FOR ARCHITECTURAL"'&'ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR ROSEMEAD POOL PROJECT (ITEM DEFERRED) CC-I AUTHORIZATION REQUESTED TO ATTEND PLANNING COMMISSIONERS INSTITUTE IN SACRAMENTO, FEBRUARY 11-13, 1981. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER that the foregoing Consent Calendar Items be approved. Vote re- sulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-E RED CURB--SAN GABRIEL BLVD. AND GRAVES REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF. RED CURB Councilman Taylor questioned the 100 feet of red curb being considered and he felt that was too long and could possibly be handled.with 40 or 60 feet of red curb. John Mayerski, Traffic Engineer, stated that he did not feel that anything less than 100 feet would be adequate because this is a vertical curve. Mayor Tury made a motion that this recommendation be approved, but it died due to a lack of a'second. Councilman Taylor requested that this item be brought back to the Council on.its next agenda with a traffic accident report for the past 2 years. . Mayor Tury requested that this item be deferred to the next Agenda with the information regarding the traffic accidents included. CM 12-23-80 Page #3. CC-G DENIAL OF RED CURB INSTALLATION AT.3816 N. ROSEMEAD Councilman Taylor requested that this item be deferred to the next Council Meeting. There being no objection, it was so ordered. VI. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS' A. Dinsmore House Remodeling--Check No. 428 Councilman Taylor stated that he had received the back-up to the check which explained the expenditures, and he had no pro- blem with it: MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR,SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER that Check No. 428 be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. 1/2 CENT SALES TAX Councilman Taylor stated that communication was received from the Attorney General's Office pertaining to the 1/2 Cent Sales.Tax increase and the legal opinion regarding same, and Councilman Taylor requested copies of that legal opinion be made available to the Councilmas soon as possible. C. PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION Councilman Imperial stated that he felt that certain issues in the application regarding the conversion of the Stor-Mor Ware- house to.condominium ownership should be considered by the city Council. Mayor Tury stated that he had no objection in looking into this matter.. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY MAYOR TURY that a Public Hearing be set for January 13, 1981 at 8:00 p. m., to appeal the decision of the Planning Commission on the approval of Parcel Map #13844. Vote resulted: ` UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. D. Councilman Imperial stated that Rev. Tom Phillips is in the Hospital and requested that a get-well card be sent him from the Council. There being no further business, the Council Meeting was ad- journed to the next regular meeting of January 13, 1981 at 8:00 p. m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Merry Christmas::: Respectfully submitted: cze,Q PR City Clerk APPROVED: MAYOR OF ROSEMEAD/ CM 12-23-80 Page #4