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CC - 11-25-800 ('tt".i o_. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 25, 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 Blvd., Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Imperial. The Invocation was delivered by Rev. Richard Acosta. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Imperial and Taylor and Mayor Tury Absent: Councilmen Hunter and Cichy (excused) APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 10, 1980 - Regular Meeting MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 10, 1980 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 - November 10, 1980 - Study Session/Downtown:-.:_. • Mayor Tury requested-.that the'.minutes be corrected to show that: "this -item ber brought-.back to, the--Council after the agreement is prepared..and available for consideration.- MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the minutes of the study session regarding downtown revitali- zation be approved as corrected. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Tury introduced Manual De La Rosa, representative of Assemblywoman Sally Tanners office. Councilman Imperial commented that it was good to have Rev. Tom Phillips with us after a serious illness, and looking-well. I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Frank Mazzarat, 7956 E. some trees in an alleyway between between Emerson and Whitmore. He Trees that are about 200' and two blew down and the City did remove there are three trees still there be removed eventually. out. Emerson Place, commented on Del Mar and San Gabriel and stated that there are Eucalyptus years ago two of these trees the trees that had fallen but and he was told that these would Mayor Tury stated that the staff would go out and check them B. Loren Alexander, 4403 N. Muscatel, complained about the street sweeping not being done according to schedule. C. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, complained about Yard Sales in the City, and inquired if there was any ordinance that could con- trol them. Mayor Tury stated that the City does not have an ordinance on the books as yet, but the new Municipal Code should have this included. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that regulations are proposed in the new zoning code that is before the Planning Com- mission for study. CM 11-25-80 Page #1 Y 4 • • Mr. Nunez, also, stated that some the plastic Garbage bags and they burst ing them up into the rubbish trucks and away. He inquired whose responsibility mess. neighbors had over-filled during the process of pick- they could not be taken it was to clean up the Councilman Imperial stated that he did feel that it was the Rubbish Contractors responsibility to pick it up, but also that the resident should use some common sense in how much the bags can hold. Mayor Tury stated that it will be checked into and followed up, and the debris will be clbaned.up. D. Beverly Van Fossen, 8538 Wells Street, spoke in regards to the condominium project at 4229-4309 Walnut Grove and complained about the eleven foot walls and the closeness of the project to their homes. She felt that the stipulations agreed upon were not being abided by, and she does feel that this was fair and is very upset. She also stated that the drainage of this property is of great concern to her and they have never up to this time had a drainage problem and does not want one now. She was told that a building permit would not be issued until further investigation took place, but the permit was issued last Friday. Mayor Tury stated that he times in the last week, and he there, but he did feel that a worked out with~the developer.; that he would like to hear the exactly what was promised. has gone to the project site three stated he that there is a problem Large part of the problem is being inspector'and the staff. He stated tapes regarding this project to hear Councilman Imperial stated that he had requested that all the tapes of this project, either Planning Commission or City Council Meetings, be taped on one tape so that it can be more readily listened to.and reviewed, and a copy of the ordinance be available at the meeting for the Council. Leslie Brand, 2029 S. Monterey St, Alhambra, owner of seven unit apartment at 4225 Walnut Grove, commented that his property looks subterranean because of the elevation of the surrounding properties and the three story buildings next to his property. The elevation of the property on both sides of his property is five to six feet higher than his property. He says it is just like walking in a tunnel. Mayor Tury stated that he did not know how those elevations were approved and again:stated that the tapes will be listened to. Councilman Taylor asked when the elevation was increased on the two properties next to Mr. Brands. Mr. Brand stated that the increase took place in the last two months, but the plans must have been approved quite some time ago. Councilman Taylor stated that at the last Council Meeting an Urgencycordinance was adopted to have a moratorium on all condo- minium development in the City and all projects be reviewed, and requested that the water drainage problem to be investigated and the 3 to 5 foot slope also be looked into. Mayor Tury statedtthat'•with'•the-Meeting'.tomorrowC.and- listen- ing to the tapes that a memorandum be prepared stating what had transpired before, what the exact'changes are.between what was agreed to and what the present project is now, and how far the developer is willing to go. Councilman Imperial stated that`--he has been quite concerned over drainage and grading and wondered how often the County makes on-site'.inspections of some of the specs they give us, and he felt that this should be looked into very strongly. CM 11-25-80 Page #2 III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 80-72 - SUPPORTING SUBDIVISION STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF L.A. COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 80-72 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD_-SUPPORTING SUBDIVISION STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF L.A. COUNTY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Resolution No. 80-72 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. 80-73-'CLAIMS AND DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 80-73 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $239,321.58 NUMBERED 7782 THRU 7789/260 THRU 358 EXCEPT NO. 327 WHICH WAS DEFERRED. MOTION-BY.,.COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that Resolution No. 80-73 be adopted. Vote'resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT"VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Check N6i 327 was deferred to the next Council Meeting. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (Deferred CC-A, B, C, & J) CC-E REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 1981 CITY CLERKS INSTITUTE, JANUARY 14-16, 1981, SACRAMENTO CC-F AUTHORIZATION.FOR CITY MANAGER TO ATTEND LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING IN SACRAMENTO, DECEMBER 10, 1980 CC-G ACCEPTANCE OF STREET IMPROVMENT FOR MUSCATEL &"BARTLETT CC-H APPROVAL OF VACATION OF CITY EASEMENT FOR STORM DRAIN PURPOSES LOCATED EAST OF RIO HONDO, SOUTH OF OLNEY CC-I ACCEPTANCE OF KLINGERMAN SWALE EASEMENT (#DACWO 9-2-81-17) FOR CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION MOTION.BY.COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL 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-A ADDITIONAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS--MUSCATEL & GLENDON WAY Councilman Imperial stated that he did appreciate the time and effort taken by the Traffic Commission on the safety conditions at Muscatel and Glendon Way, but he did not feel that the recommenda- tions go far enough. He felt that there should be further study regarding this situation and that blinking red be installed at the curve where the streets come together. Mayor Tury stated that this Item be returned to the Traffic Commission with the recommendation of a blinking red light. CC-B RED CURB--MUSCATEL AVENUE NORTH OF GARVEY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Traffic Commissions recommendation be approved. Vote re- sulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CM 11-25-80 Page #3 CC-C RED CURB--VALLEY BOULEVARD WEST OF GERNERT STREET MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Traffic Commissions recommendation be approved.- Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-J APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP #37012--2626 Walnut Grove Councilman Taylor stated that he felt that additional study should be made:;, and the project seems very crowded. Mayor Tury requested that this be deferred to the next Meeting,to study the overlays and the elevations of this project. Frank.G. Tripepi, City Manager, requested that Mr. Carmona elaborate on the subdivision map act. John Carmona, Planning Director, stated that this is a final map and tentative map has been studied and received approval and the dpprbval'of'the final map is an administrative matter"accord- ing to the subdivision map act. If within the next 10 days or by the next regular meeting, a decision is not reach atrthat time". - 2hesmap ahen,ibecomes automatically approved. It is felt that accord- ing to the act,if a person has met all the conditions of the tentative maps; he_.hasc£iullfilled'all7hi§ obligations. Mayor Tury stated that he felt it is necessary to review it,. and this item be deferred-to the next meeting. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION A. APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER . Mayor Tury appointed Bob Young to fill the vacancy on the Traffic Commission, and a unanimously ballot was cast for him. B. STREET SWEEPING SERVICE--OCTOBER, 1980 MOTION.BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY MAYOR TURY that the Street Sweeping Bill for October 1980 be approved. Vote re- sulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Tury stated that the Street Sweeping has been monitored closely andsheefeels that the service has improved and is reasonably close to his time schedule. Councilman Taylor requested that the Street Sweeping for November be placed on the next agenda.with the complaints attached. VI. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. Letter of,.appreciation to the Council.from residence for efforts expended in alleviating the loud, late evening and early morning music played from an apartment in the area. Mayor Tury requested a letter be sent to each of the residents who signed the letter of appreciation. B. RESOLUTION NO. 80-74 - URGING CHALLENGE OF PROPOSITION A, SALES TAX INCREASE. RESOLUTION NO. 80-74 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD URGING THE CALIFORNIA STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL TOCCHALLENGE THE LEGALITY OF PROPOSITION "A" SALES TAX INCREASE MOTION BY COUNCILMAN!-TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Resolution No. 80-74 be adopted. Vote resulted: CM 11-25-80 Page #4 C UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. SOUND ATTENUATION WALL Councilman Taylor commented on the fact that the City of Rosemead will not be getting the entire sound wall. Mayor Tury requested that Oscar Villarte be in attendance dtr the next Council Meeting and the Sound Attenuation Wall be placed on the Agenda for that meeting. D. Councilman Taylor commented on an article in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune regarding a plan that would radically restructure public education and require public service of all youths in California. H. L. Richardson, State Senator from Arcadia is vigorously opposed to this plan and Supervisor Pete Schabarum is also concerned regarding the goals and the possible impact of the plan. Councilman Taylor requested information as to when the hearings will be held regarding this piogram-: Mayor Tury requested that the information on these hearings be made available to the Council and check with the Board of Super- visors office and with Joe Gonsalves to see what information he has. E. -Councilman Imperial stated that Contract Cities Associa- tion has requested that he attend a meeting in Sacramento on Decem- ber 2nd, 1980 with the newly elected State Legislators, and it has also been requested that the City Manager:-also attend'.o--'. v MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR TURY that Councilman Imperial and Frank Tripepi, City Manager, be allowed to attend the Meeting in Sacramento on December 2, 1980. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Imperial stated that if there were any questions that the Mayor would like him to ask of the State Legislators,h just to place those questions in his box and he would take them with him to Sacramento. There being no further business, the City Council Meeting was adjourned to the next regular Meeting on December 9, 1980 at 8:00 p. M. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: City C1 k MAYOR CM 11-25-80 Page #5 MINUTES OF STUDY ROSEMEAD CITY NOVEMBER 10, 1980 6 SESSION COUNCIL AT 7:05 P.M. The Rosemead City Council held a Study Session on November 10, 1980 at 7:05 p. m._, in the Conference Room of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California immediately following the RRA Meeting. The Study Session was regarding the possibility of establish- ing a downtown revitalization program for our commercial areas. The commercial areas being considered are the central business district, and business districts on Garvey Avenue and San Gabriel Boulevard and particularly the Rosemead Mall(Montgomery Ward's Shopping Center). Jim Goodell from the Arroyo Group made the presentation and responded to the questions. He also presented slides on the pro- jects that they have worked on in Whittier, Los Angeles and in Pasadena which showed the before and after of the projects. After the presentation it was decided that this item, be brought back to::the"Council after the agr,eeanent is prepared and is available`for - consideration-" Respectfully submitted: S retary APPROVED: MAYOR Study Session Downtown Revitalization 11-10-80