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CC - 07-10-78 - Adjourned Meeting0 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 1978 AT 8:00 P.M. 6 APPROVED CITY OF ROSEi E . D DATC The Adjourned Meeting of the Rosemead City Council and the regular Meeting of the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Mayor Taylor at 8:00 p. m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, Cali- fornia. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Tury. The Invocation was delivered by Hugh Foutz, City Treasurer. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Hunter, Cichy, Tury, Imperial Mayor Taylor Absent: None PRESENTATION Mayor Taylor presented a plaque to Miss Jeannie Young in appreciation and recognition of her outstanding efforts as Manager of the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SALE. OF AGENCY OWNED PROPERTY OF 8.2 ACRES OF THE S/W CORNER OF SAN GABRIEL AND GARVEY (DISPOSITION & DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT) Mayor Taylor stated that the Hearing was open-and inquired if there was anyone who would care to speak regarding this sub- ject matter, and if so, to come forward and be sworn in. The City Clerk swore in Lowell O'Connor. Mr. Lowell O'Connor, representing O'Connor & Hutsell, 381 Avenida Andorra, Cathedral City, made a presentation of the development of the property at San Gabriel and Garvey Boulevard. Mayor Taylor stated that the price of $2.50 a sq. ft. had been discussed at the initial discussions of negotiations for the property and now it seems that the price is closer to $1.75 a sq. foot. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that a re-use appraisal was performed, which is required by State Law, and the value came in at approximately $1.80 a square foot. Chairman Taylor stated that the property cost approximately $1,500,000 and we would be selling it for $650,000 or $700,000. Frank Tripepi, City Manager stated that after the develop- ment of this project there should be a pay back of the deficit within three years. Councilman Imperial made a motion to approve the D & D A. The motion was lost because of lack of a second. Mr. O'Connor stated that they would offer $1.94 for.the property. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Disposition and Development Agreement be approved at the selling price of $1.94 a square foot and more if the rent is increased by the tenant. Vote resulted: Adj. CM 7-10-78 Page #1 AYES: Councilmembers Tury, Cichy, Imperial and Hunter NAYES: Mayor-'.Taylor Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. II. CONTINUED HEARING TO CONSIDER SALE OF PROPERTY RELATED TO WIDENING OF NEWMARK AVENUE This Hearing was deferred to the next joint-Meeting. The City Council recessed until after the Redevelopment Agency Meeting was completed and then reconvened. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 20, 1978 - Adj. Meeting June 26, 1978 - Joint Meeting w/RRA June 27,1978 - Regular Meeting Mayor Taylor requested separate minutes for the C/M of June 26, 1978 and deferred the approval of the joint meeting. . MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that the Council minutes of June 20, 1978 and June 27, 1978 be approved. Vote resutled: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so oordered. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL BY PASTORA..T. JOHNSTON AND YOLANDA L. MC BRADY FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A PREVOCATIONAL LEARNING CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS AT 8846-54 MISSION DRIVE The Mayor stated that the Hearing was open and inquired if there was anyone who would care to speak regarding this subject matter, and if so to stand and be sworn in.( The City Clerk swore them in. Chester B. Anderson, Attorney, 4100 N. Rosemead Blvd., represented the Hispano Consultants in their appeal to esta- blish a learning center for the developmental disabled, and requested that the Council approve their request for a Condi- tional Use Permit. Frank Johnston, 118 N. Almansor Street, Alhambra, spoke on behalf of Pastora Johnston and Yolanda McBrady in their ef- fort to establish this learning center.at 8846-54 Mission Dr. Maria Ruiz, 2474 N. Jackson, Rosemead, presented a brief over-view of the program of this learning center. Hermano Delgado, Executive Director of the Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center, 801 S. Garfield Avenue, Alhambra, spoke about the financing of the program and stated that the State of California had passed legislation in 1973 that all developmentally disabled persons are entitled to these types of services and the cities are no way financially responsible for this service. He stated that the money that is received from the State is exclusively for services not construction of facilities or maintenance. Councilman Cichy inquired if a list of the clients or students from Rosemead would be available. Mr. Delgado stated that the names and addresses cannot be made available because this is confidential information unless the parents give permission to do so. The amount of people receiving services in this area can be given out but not the name and addresses. Cora Breene, 124 Ardmore St.,San Gabriel, spoke on behalf of the project. CM 7-10-78 Page #2 Mrs. Low, 8865 Mission Drive, presented a petition of a total of 685 signatures of residents in favor of the learn- ing center for the developmentally disabled. Luis Sanchez, long time resident of Rosemead, spoke in favor of the learning center. Connie Sayer.spoke on behalf of the Conditional Use Permit requested. Jack Flynn, Market Analyst of Anchor Pacific Company, stated that this learning center will not have an adverse effect on property values surrounding this project. Mervyn Kennedy, 9139 E. Marshall St., spoke in favor of the proposed learning center. Mr. Johnston stated that capital for improvements on this property would be received from the partners of the Hispano Consultants, and it would take from four to six months to get the State Facility-License even.after the Conditional Use Per- mit is granted. , . Mr. Johnston stated that there would be a full-time care- taker of the property. Pat Cleveland, 4108 Claudia,. Rosemead, stated that there were many reasons why the Planning Commission denied this re- quest.and primarily felt it was an undesirable project for this location. Thurston MacDougal, 8818 E. Lawrence Street, Rosemead, spoke in opposition to the Appeal for a Conditional Use Permit. Glenn Clanton, 3244 Leyburn Drive, Rosemead, stated that he didn't feel that this center would nat be the best use of this particular property. Catalina Navarro, Monterey Park, spoke on behalf of the learning center. Mr. Johnston again expressed the fact that there were many people that were in favor of this learning center in the location requested. Councilman Imperial inquired why they didn't combine their facilities with the Lincoln Center. Mr. Johnston stated that the Lincoln Center is in an Indus- trial and Commercial Zone and it would not be suitable for their needs-.in order to teach them the things that this center can teach them. Public Hearing is closed. Councilman Cichy stated that there were certain questions that he needed answered before he could vote on this subject. Councilman Imperial inquired if the Planning Department expressed their thoughts on the possibility of this project being approved by the Planning Commission. Lewis Sullivan, Planning Director, questioned the appli- cant as to what was told him prior--to the purchase of the pro- perty, and he stated that he had advised Mr. Johnston not to purchase the property.for this purpose until after the Plann- ing Commission had approved the Conditional Use Permit. CM 7-1-78 Page n3 N MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that this:.-..matter be continued to the next regular Council Meet- ing. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL to extend Council Meeting to 11:30 P. M. 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. 78-30 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS - 1977-78. RESOLUTION NO. 78-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $102,414.85 NUMBERED 27,171 THROUGH 27,250 INCLUSIVELY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER that Resolution-No. 78-30 be adopted and the reading in full be waived. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Hunter, Cichy, Imperial & Taylor NAPES: Councilman Tury MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY to waive reading in full on Resolution No. 78-30. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that Resolution No. 78-30 be adopted. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Hunter, Cichy, Imperial, and Taylor NAYES: Councilman Tury Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion was duly,carried and so ordered. Councilman Tury stated that his "no" vote was for check No. 27222 to the Moody American Tire Company, and stated that he had asked staff to stop them from repairing motor vehicles on the public sidewalks. Councilman Hunter directed all City vehicles to stay out of that establishment.until that situation is taken care of. B. RESOLUTION NO. 78-31 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS - 1978-79 RESOLUTION NO. 78-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $7,880.50 NUMBERED 27,251 THROUGH 27,257 INCLUSIVELY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Resolution No. 78-31 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 7-10-78 Page #4 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (Item D Deferred to next meeting) A. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY ON BEHALF OF HELMUT G. THOMAS B. SETTING DATE FOR HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONE CHANGE FROM-C-3 TO R-3 ON S/E CORNER OF RUSH STREET AND SAN GABRIEL FOR JULY 25, 1978 C. APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP #8345 & NEGATIVE DECLARATION E. AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND ICMA 64TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN CINCINATI, OHIO FROM OCTOBER 15-19, 1978 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY 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. V: MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. Discussion of a moratorium on Outdoor Advertising Signs. Councilman Tury stated after discussion with the City Manager and the City Attorney it appears that we do not have a sign ordinance, and requested a moratorium to give the staff and the attorney a chance to look into this..in order to have a certain amount of control over the number of billboards that can be placed in Rosemead. The following Ordinance was presented as a urgency ordin- ance: ORDINANCE NO. 473 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM FOR THE LOCATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF BILLBOARDS AND OUTDOOR ADVER- TISING STRUCTURES AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER that Ordinance No. 473 be adopted and the reading in full be waived. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Hunter, Tury and Imperial NAPES: ,....:,:Mayor__ Taylor ABSTAIN: Councilman Cichy Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion died due to a lack of four affirmative votes. The Council :Meeting was adjourned at-.11..:.30 p. m. to -the,,.,t' next regular meeting on July-25, 1978_at 8:00 p. m. Respectfully submitted: City Cl ' k APPROVED: Mayor CM 7-10-78 Page #5