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CC - 06-24-80.f MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL JUNE 24, 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 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. Ken Mathis. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Hunter, Imperial, Taylor:.and Mayor Tury. Absent: Councilman Cichy (excused)for City business in Washington, D. C.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 10, 1980 - RegularMeeting Councilman Taylor requested that the addition of the word 78 be added to the minutes clarifying the amount of across the board increases for the employees. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN.TAYLOR that the minutes with the correction be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. COMMENDATIONS: A Resolution of Commendation was presented to Mr. Norman Morgan as the outstanding older citizen rdpresenting the City of Rosemead. I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Harry I. Higley, 2044 Kinneloa Canyon Rd., Pasadena, requested clarification on.the R-3 zoned parcel at 8514 Valley, 8516 Valley, 8518 Valley and.3899 Walnut Grove and would like to build 20-24 condominiums on this parcel, but has been informed that a''low density blanket has been imposed on this particular site. Mayor Tury stated that this would be referred to the Plan- ning Commission for a report and recommendation. Linda Christianson, Acting Director of Planning, stated that this property had been discussed at a Planning Study Session and was decided that this property would be classified as R-3 and re- quested that Mr. Higley contact her tomorrow for additional clari- fication. B. Gilbert J. Gonzales commented that there has been a light off on Garvey near Walnut Grove. Councilman Hunter stated that he had notified the Edison Co. C. 'Juan Nunez, 2704 Del Mar, inquired about a Noise Ordinance and stated that he has called the Sheriff's Department in Temple City about loud noises but by the time the Sheriff's deputies ar- rive the noise has stopped. He also commented on people who walk down the street drinking alcohol. Lt. Howard Tait stated that they are available to deal with these problems if they are identified by a specific area, a speci- fic address and where drinking is occurring on the streets it is a County.violation and is enforceable if they are told about them. CM 6-24-80 Page #1 D. Olga Fisher, 3341 Angelus,.commented that living right, by the park they have two problems, drinking and fighting, and cars are racing onto the street from the park. She stated that they call the Temple City Station but by the time they arrive there is no one. She stated that the other problem-was a coyote that is running around loose. Mayor Tury inquired of Lt. Tait if there could be selective enforcement in that area. Lt. Tait stated that could be done. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1 TO P FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9300 VALLEY BLVD., ROSEMEAD Mayor Tury stated that the Public Hearing was open and in- ' quired if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak regarding this zone change. Mr. Jack Smith, 9313 Steele St., inquired if there was to be an amendment to the recommendation of the Planning Commission and if that six foot block wall would be part of the conditions. Linda Christianson, Acting Director of Planning, stated that this property will be separated from the low density residential area along Steele Street by a six foot block wall with no access to Steele Street. Mayor Tury inquired if there was anyone else who would care to.speak. No one came forward. Mayor. Tury closed the Public Hearing. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that Zone Change from R-1 to P for property located at 9300 Valley Blvd., be approved and the Negative Declaration be ac- cepted. Vote resulted: UPON.ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. A-1 ORDINANCE NO. 519 ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1 TO P FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9300 VALLEY BOULEVARD ORDINANCE NO. 519 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE FROM R-1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO P-PARKING FOR PROPERTY SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A" MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that Ordinance No. 519 be introduced 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. B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1 TO P FOR PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN VALLEY BLVD. & STEELE ST. (8719 STEELE & 8714 VALLEY BLVD.) Mayor Tury stated that the Public Hearing was open.and in quired if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak regarding this zone change. David Tsai, Architect of the project, spoke in favor of the 51 unit motel project. Dick Stern, 8702 and 8706 Valley, spoke in favor of the pro- ject.being considered. Mr. Andrews, 8733 E. Steele, spoke in opposition to the zone change. CM 6-24-80 Page #2 Dominick Ferrulli, 8718 Steele St., spoke in opposition to the zone change. Loren Rightmeier, 8724 Valley Blvd., also spoke in oppo- sition to the zone change from R-1 to P. Mr. Andrews spoke again reiterating his opposition. Mayor Tury inquired if there was anyone else in the audience who would care to speak regarding this proposed Zone Change. No one came forward. Mayor Tury closed the Public Hearing MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Zone Change be denied. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Imperial, Taylor and Mayor Tury NAYES: Councilman Hunter ABSENT: Councilman Cichy Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. PUBLIC.HEARING TO CONSIDER CONFIRMATION OF STREET SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT & ASSESSMENTS REGARDING INSTALLATIONS OF CURBS, GUTTER, SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAY APPROACHES ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS: EARLE--- W/S (Delta to Garvey) E/S (Delta to Garvey) PARK 5/S (San Gabriel Blvd.,to Gladys) NIS (San Gabriel Blvd.,to Gladys) S/S (Angelus to Charlotte) NIS (Angelus to Charlotte) S/S (Angelus to Edison Right of Way) S/S (Gladys to Charlotte) NIS (Gladys to Charlotte) DOROTHY-S/S (Angelus.to Delta). N/'S (Angelus to Delta) S/S (-Charlotte to Angelus) NIS (Charlotte to Angelus) NIS (Stallo to Rockhold) NIS (Rockhold to Walnut Grove) WILLARD-W/S .(Garvey to Rockhold) ANGELUS-W/S (Park to terminus) Mayor Tury inquired if there was anyone who would care to speak regarding the cost hearing. Holly Knapp, 8367 Whitmore, inquired about the $3,000,000 bond issue that was passed to help pay for these street improvements. Mayor Tury stated that this money is paying for most of the cost of this project. The City Manager stated that the proceeds from the notes will be spent on the street projects and we will assess, as has been the policy, for in-place improvements of curb, gutter,sidewalks & drive- way approaches. Councilman Taylor stated that these assessments only account 16%..or:,17% recovery of the entire costs, the rest of the money is put in for the grading of the street and paving of the street. The only assessment is for the curbs, sidewalks and the gutters: . CM 6-24-80 Page #3 • Holly Knapp inquired about installment payment of these assessments. Tom Urruty stated that he was very happy with the street improvements, but he was told that he would have to pay the $1000 in four installments and he felt that would be difficult for him to do. He was also told that if this assessment was not paid by 1981 this would be placed on his taxes as a lien. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the installments may be modified to meet with the needs of the residents if that is the wish of the Council.. Mayor Tury inquired if there was anyone else in the audience who would care to speak regarding the assessments. No one else came forward. Mayor Tury closed the Public Hearing. Owners of property at-the following--locations wish to apply for the-;iinstallment plan: 3027 N. Earle, 3105 N. Earle Res. 80-30 3014 N. Earle, 3104 & 3110 Earle Res. 80-31 3047 Angelus, 3049 Angelus Res. 80-35 8334 Park Street Res. 80-36 3247 N. Delta Res. 80-41 8545 Dorothy Res. 80-45 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY MAYOR TURY that Resolution Nos. 80-29 thru 80-45 be adopted with the deletion of the above addresses. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Taylor, Imperial and Mayor Tury NAYES: Councilman Hunter ABSENT: Councilman Cichy Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. III. a. ORDINANCE NO. 518 AMENDING ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE This Item was to.be-sent.back for further study. B. RESOLUTION NO. 80-28 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 80-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $623,585.85 NUMBERED 6,741 THROUGH 6,833 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that Resolution No. 80-28 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. S. RESOLUTION NO. 80-46 DETERMINING AUTHORITY & RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSPECTION OF CITY BRIDGES INDEMNIFYING L.A. COUNTY FOR INSPECTION & PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS RESOLUTION NO. 80-46 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DETERMINING THE AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSPECTION OF CITY BRIDGES, INDEMNIFYING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR SUCH INSPECTION, AND PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS THEREOF MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Resolution No. 80-46 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CM 6-24-80 Page #4 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (Except CC-E) CC-A MARSHALL STREET & HART AVENUE-ADDITIONAL STOP SIGNS CC-B DEL MAR AVENUE & WHITMORE STREET-ADDITIONAL RED CURB CC-C 8111 GARVEY AVENUE-ACCESS PROBLEM CC-D 3306 SAN GABRIEL BLVD. - SHORT TIME LIMIT CC-F 3332 NORTH PROSPECT AVENUE - PARKING PROBLEM CC-G CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY ON BEHALF OF MILLICENT STORNIE CC-H RENEWAL OF FIRE INSURANCE POLICY. 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-E EARLE AVENUE SOUTH OF GARVEY-AVENUE-TIME LIMIT PARKING MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY MAYOR TURY that the recommendation of the Traffic Commission to approve time limit parking on east side of Earle Avenue south of Garvey be denied. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilman Hunter and Mayor Tury NAYES: Councilman Imperial ABSTAIN: Councilman Taylor ABSENT: Councilman Cichy Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. V. DISCUSSION & ACTION A. ANIMAL CONTROL AGREEMENT John J. Schaffer spoke in favor of renewing the L. A. County Animal Control Agreement. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY MAYOR-_TURY that the Animal Control Agreement with L. A. County be renewed. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilman Hunter, Imperial, and Mayor Tury NAYES: Councilman Taylor Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. TRAFFIC COMMISSION APPOINTMENT This Item.to.be deferred to the next Council Meeting. C. ORDINANCE #517_- ZONE CHANGE 80-118 - 2703 STINGLE Charles McMillen, applicant for the Zone Change at 2703 Stingle, stated that he would be happy to answer any questions that the Council might have. John Bruin, potential buyer, also spoke in favor of the Zone Change. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that a motion is necessary either to introduce the Ordinance or to deny the zone change. CM 6-24-80 Page #5 . 0 • Mayor Tury made a motion to deny the request for a zone change, but there was no second to the notion. This item was deferred to the next meeting since there was no action taken. VI. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. Councilman Taylor requested a report on what is happen- ing with the Stone Roofing Company regarding a petition that has been signed by many residents in the area. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that a file is being prepared and available on this problem and have been working with the Air Quality Control along with a list of the'complaints, and recently had a call from a resident that he feels that the odor is not coming from the Stone Roofing Company but a carpet company adjacent to that particular location. Councilman Taylor requested that report. Councilman Imperial inquired if this is the company on Walnut Grove that Mr. Cichy sent 300 letters to residents about. Councilman Taylor requested a copy of this letter which Councilman Cichy sent regarding this matter. Mayor Tury stated that this item be placed on the next Agenda. B. Robert Kress, City Attorney, requested that the Council adopt the policy statement in the memorandum regarding to the Assessments so that the staff will have some guidance when the people call to find out the procedure to have installment payments. Councilman Taylor requested that guidelines be prepared for the few people that have requested additional time to make their payments for the street improvements, and requested information regarding the'-way, the County would handle these assessments when placed on the tax rolls. Mayor Tury requested that this item with the additional in- formation that was requested be deferred to the next Council Meet- ing. There being no further business it be handled the Council Meeting was adjourned to July 8, 1980 at 8:00 p. m. Respectfully submitted: ~Q TQg,J City Jerk APPROVED: MAYOR CM 6-24-80 Page #6