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CC - Minutes - 08-26-97 NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL ADOPTED BY THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 26, 1997 The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Imperial at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilmember Taylor The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Jonathon Wu of Evergreen Baptist Church ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmembers, Taylor, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch, and Mayor Imperial Absent: Clark - excused APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 12, 1997 -REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 12, 1997, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez T • I No: N ' s • Absent: Clark Abstain: Bruesch The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch stated that he abstained as he was not present at that meeting. PRESENTATIONS: A plaque was presented to long-time Rosemead residents Ernest and Agnes Herd upon celebration of their 70th wedding anniversary on April 22, 1997. Proclamations were presented to Rosemead staff members Rafael Herrera and David Casas for their heroic effort in administering CPR to a 51 year old unconscious man at the Rosemead Community Center. The paramedics determined that through their actions, they saved the life of this man. 1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE -None H. PUBLIC HEARINGS An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of the public hearing was presented by the City Attorney. The City Clerk then administered the oath to all those persons wishing to address the Council on any public hearing item. A. PUBLIC HEARING-PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 97-01 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 97-01, AND ZONE CHANGE 97-204) - A SELF-STORAGE FACILITY WITHIN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON RIGHT-OF- WAY AT 8306 GARVEY AVENUE CC 8-26-97 Page 41 Al. RESOLUTION NO. 97-38 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 97-01 A2. ORDINANCE NO. 780-AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 97-204 -INTRODUCE Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager presented the staff report. Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch requested that the 8'wrought iron gate and fence be added to the Conditions of Approval. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for those wishing to speak in favor of the project. Carl Beckmann, the applicant representing Everest Properties, 199 S. Los Robles, Pasadena, introduced Tern Gonzales from Southern California Edison to present an overview of the project. Terri Gonzales, SCE Regional Manager, stated that SCE has reviewed this project thoroughly and Mr. Beckman has meet all requirements and that this business will be a plus for the community. Ms. Gonzales stated that SCE representatives are present to answer any technical questions. Mr. Beckmann stated that Everest Properties is developing this project as well as additional eight other projects elsewhere. Mr. Beckman continued that the site consists of 6.75 acres on the Edison right-of-way. Mr. Beckman then introduced Barry Adnams of CCA Associates to describe the design elements of this project. Barry Adnams, CCA Associates, 1535 Monrovia Avenue, Newport Beach, stated that the facility will have 644 storage units accessible from Garvey Avenue with access for emergency vehicles at rear driveways; there will be trees planted and an 8' chain link fence with redwood slats along the easterly property line to protect the neighbors privacy; lights will be shielded to prevent glare from going beyond property line; there will be 24-hour television monitors at the entrance and throughout the site; and, access to the site is through a coded keypad that will enable the manager to identify the tenant and storage location. Mr. Beckmann explained the managerial aspects of their security system. There will be two managers on site for most of the day; identification is required and is checked for new tenants; the managers will continually monitor storage areas. Mr. Beckman stated that this facility will benefit the City and residents as the project will enhance the frontage on Garvey Avenue, the site will be secure thus helping to reduce unwanted elements in the area and will provide a gated service to the homeowners and businesses in the community. Mr. Beckman elaborated that they will be long-time tenants and will be active in local organizations. There being no one else wishing to speak, those in opposition were invited to speak. Bernard Ancheta, 1413 Cuesta Way, Montebello, stated that he owns 14 low to moderate income houses in Rosemead with 9 of them on the east side of Gladys (2 blocks west of the proposed facility). Mr. Ancheta stated that this project will cause traffic further congestion on Garvey, the noise from customers using storage bins will impact homes on Charlotte, especially those with 5' and 10' setbacks from the property line. Mr. Ancheta stated that he considers this development a temporary facility; that the facility will house hazardous wastes; that a better use of this site for the community would be to build another park;that the people using the facility are not "tenants" as they only rent a storage bin. Mr. Ancheta questioned the areas of the Initial Environmental Study concerning air quality, noise, and increased traffic congestion and stated that those areas will be impacted. Mr. Archeta suggested that the Council study this item further before approval. CC 8-26-97 Page#2 Rosemary Gallagher, 2626 N. Charlotte, Rosemead, stated that her backyard would face the west side of the facility and objects to the project as she and her neighbors would be impacted by noise and dust during building and traffic afterwards. Ms. Gallagher expressed her concern that there would be strange people coming and going at all hours of the night and day regardless of security lights. Ms. Gallagher presented written affidavits of people who object to the project. Alberto Espinosa, 2712 N. Charlotte Avenue, Rosemead, stated that the power lines might present a hazard to the facility. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar,Rosemead, stated that that area is a problem area for gangs and this facility will afford gangs more hiding places than the present vacant lot and that the 8' wall not hinder anyone. Maria Carrera, 2708 N. Charlotte Avenue, Rosemead, stated that she objects to the project as she has only 3'behind her home to the property line and asked why the City cannot give them extra footage to enable them to park their cars. Rachel DeLeon, 2620 N. Charlotte Avenue, stated that she objects to the project and questioned why a facility would be built without any regard for the power lines. Ms. DeLeon also questioned the necessity for a storage facility in Rosemead as residents probably will not patronize this business; traffic will increase; the 24-hour security will disturb the neighborhood dogs at night; that SCE did not maintain the property correctly and that she has weeded Edison property on occasion in order to prevent rodent infestation and "curb creatures" from living on their premises. Ms. DeLeon stated that the tenants will disturb the peace. She questioned the ability of the managers to monitor toxic wastes. Mr. Beckmann, speaking in rebuttal, stated that there are over 30,000 storage facilities nationwide and operate near all types of communities and businesses compatibly and these facilities have the least traffic impact on cities. Mr. Bennet added that a facility of this size might generate 30 to 40 trips per day and at Garvey, cars would enter and exit on the right. Mr. Bennet stated that the lease with SCE is for 40 years and does not consider that a temporary use. Mr. Bennet addressed the issue of storing toxic or hazardous waste and explained that the on-site managers will monitor what the tenants are storing and that their lease with SCE does not allow the storage of hazardous waste and that Everet's lease with their tenants will not allow the storage of hazardous or flammable materials and will result in the immediate removal of items from the property. He continued that there will be no illegal activity allowed. Councilmember Taylor asked if there is any electricity in the units. Mr. Beckmann answered that there is not any electricity. Mr. Bennet stated that their customers are considered tenants as they sign a lease and many stay for years and years. Statistics show that many tenants will be within one or two miles of the facility and a percentage will consist of local businesses storing records, and such to free up office space. Mr. Bennet stated that hours of operation are from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and security measures will be put in place;that the on-site managers primary concern, in addition to renting space, is security. Councilmember Taylor requested that the affidavits from Rosemary Gallagher and her neighbors be included in the Minutes. The aforementioned affidavits are attached herewith and becomes a part of the Minutes. There being no one else wishing to speak the Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch explained that a larger buffer zone between the storage units and homes could be established by the removal of 81 units at the west fence line to the eastern side by the fence. Mr. Bruesch suggested that this project be returned to staff to determine a way to lessen the impact on the neighbors on Charlotte Avenue. CC 8-26-97 Page 43 Councilmember Vasquez agreed with Mr. Bruesch that a larger buffer zone needs to be established. Councilmember Taylor agreed also and suggested a small leafed plant be planted on the chainlink/redwood slat fence to allow more privacy for the neighbors while in their backyards. Mayor Imperial stated that he uses the other storage facility in Rosemead and has observed bands practicing there and there may be people sleeping in the vehicles stored there. Mr. Imperial continued that this project needs to give the immediate neighbors more privacy and suggested that this item be returned to staff. Councilmember Taylor requested that a clause be added to prohibit bands from practicing and no productive business operations by tenants, i.e. building cabinets, electrical repairs, etc. Mr. Beckmann offered to have the access doors facing east instead of west along Charlotte. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH that the Public Hearing be re-opened. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch No: None Absent: Clark Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. The Mayor re-opened the Public Hearing. There being no objection, this item will be continued to September 23, 1997. A five-minute recess was called at 9:40 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened accordingly. III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 97-37 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 97-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $353,160.24 NUMBERED 20973 THROUGH 21098. Councilmember Taylor questioned why the amounts differed to the League of California Cities, check no. 21016 for $1750.00. Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager, responded that a memo would be forthcoming. Councilmember Taylor asked what check no. 21067 in the amount of$6529.00 to reimburse the Redevelopment Agency was for. Fred Wickman, City Engineer, responded that was for last joint concrete repair project between the Agency and City. Mr. Wagner stated that an explanation memo will be prepared. CC 8-26-97 Page#4 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQTJEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 97-37. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch No: None Absent: Clark Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. ORDINANCE NO. 781 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DELETING EXISTING ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 4142 AND 4167 THROUGH 4167.4,AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 4142, REGARDING CURFEW RESTRICTIONS FOR MINORS -INTRODUCE The following Ordinance was introduced: ORDINANCE NO. 781 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DELETING EXISTING ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4142 AND 4167 THROUGH 4167.4, AND ADDING ANEW SECTION 4142, REGARDING CURFEW RESTRICTIONS FOR MINORS -INTRODUCE MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH that the Council introduce Ordinance No. 781 on first reading, and schedule the item for second reading at the meeting of September 9, 1997. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial,Bruesch No: None Absent: Clark Abstain: None Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, asked if this ordinance pertained to minors only. Mr. Nunez stated that he called the Sheriffs six times last Saturday regarding his on-going problem with his noisy neighbors making noise until 4:30 a.m and while this is a civil matter, asked if anything could be done. Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch responded that this ordinance pertains for 18 and younger only. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (Item CC-C removed for discussion purposes) CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 2ND ANNUAL CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY RISK MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 1-2, 1997, SANTA BARBARA, CA CC-B REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF RED CURB ON RAMONA BOULEVARD EAST OF WALNUT GROVE AVENUE CC-D REQUEST FROM GAS COMPANY FOR BLANKET EXCAVATION PERMIT CC-E APPROVAL OF CONCESSION STAND LICENSE AGREEMENT- AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION CC 8-26-97 Page#5 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Council approve the aforementioned items. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch No: None Absent: Clark Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-C AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER AND POLICE CHIEF TO VISIT KEELUNG, TAIWAN WITH MAYOR AND OTHER DIGNITARIES, OCTOBER 5-11, 1997. Councilmember Taylor stated that he will vote No on this item as a policy decision and not a reflection against the City Manager or the Captain. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Council authorize the City Manager and Police Chief to attend the Taiwan Independence Day celebration in Keelung on October 5-11, 1997 and authorize payment for all travel related expenses. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Imperial, Bruesch No: Taylor Absent: Clark Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION A. REQUEST FOR THREE-WAY STOP SIGN AT WELLS STREET AND EARLE AVENUE Councilmember Taylor stated that he favors stop signs installed on Wells Street as there are no stop signs between Walnut Grove and the City of San Gabriel limits which leaves the students crossing Wells and Earle unprotected. Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch suggested placing a crossing guard at those intersections instead, as according to neighbors, the area does not bear much traffic except for twice a day to drop off and pick up school children. Councilmember Taylor stated that placing stop signs at that intersection will provide children year-round security while crossing the street. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR IMPERIAL that the Council uphold the Traffic Commission's recommendation to install a Multi-way STOP control at the intersection of Wells Street and Earle Avenue. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial No: Bruesch Absent: Clark Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC 8-26-97 Page#6 Mayor Pro Tern Bniesch stated that he would like the record to show that he prefers having a crossing guard where it is needed there. B. REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT MISSION DRIVE AM) EARLE AVENUE Wayne Doolen, 4825 Earle Avenue,Rosemead, stated that he is the current president of the Resident Council of the California Christian Home and stated that he and the residents of the home support the installation of a traffic signal. Mr. Doolen continued that many of the residents like to take walks, but are fearful of crossing Mission Drive and many children cross the street. Anthony Fierro, 4738 N. Willard, Rosemead, stated that there is a need for a traffic signal at that intersection and that the people's requests are being ignored. Mr. Fierro then challenged the Traffic Engineer's recommendation and traffic volume survey as being slanted, incomplete and erroneous. Mr. Fierro referred to the staff report dated May 26, 1993, regarding installation of a traffic signal at Temple City Boulevard and Marshall which cites limited visibility, delays for vehicle crossing as reasons for installing a signal, and compared it to the situation on Mission Drive and Earle and asked why those concerns were omitted from this staff report. Mr. Fierro then asked why, according to his report, the traffic survey only goes to 5:00 p.m., therefore, making it untnithful. Mr. Fierro referred to a staff report dated July 13, 1995, regarding installation of a signal at Mission and Encinitas and stated that that traffic survey went until 9:00 p.m., making this request slanted, selective and biased. Mr. Fierro asked why this request was not given the same consideration as the two he referred to. Councilmember Taylor asked Mr. Fierro if he had the staff report for tonight's meeting. Mr. Fierro responded that he had it once, but gave it to someone else. Councilmember Taylor referred to the Exhibit "C" referring to 24-hour AM and PM Peak hour traffic counts on Mission Drive and Earle Street which goes beyond 5:00 p.m. as stated by Mr. Fierro. Mr. Fierro admitted that his staff report upon which he based his study, was much smaller in comparison to tonight's staff report, and may have been erroneous. Councilmember Taylor explained that the signal installed at Mission and Encinita was due to the high school students backing up traffic while they crossed those streets. Mr. Taylor stated that this situation does not exist at Mission and Earle. Mr. Fierro stated that many near accidents occur on Mission, especially while trying to make left-hand turns. Mr. Fierro then apologized to the Council for his erroneous information. Dolly Leong, 9554 Ralph Street, Rosemead, stated that she had turned in petitions in favor of the signal. Councilmember Taylor asked Ms. Leong if she had read the entire staff report and does she reside at 9554 Ralph Street. Ms. Leong responded that she had not read it entirely and that she spends time at both Ralph Street and at Mission Drive as her son lives there. Ms. Leong stated that the traffic on Mission Drive meets the required minimum while traffic on Earle does not. Ms. Leong then named businesses and number of employees that are on Earle. Councilmember Taylor stated that if those businesses are north of Grand Avenue, then many of those employees would use Grand Avenue to San Gabriel Boulevard or Walnut Grove, rather than Earle Avenue. CC 8-26-97 Page#7 Ms. Leong stated that many employees of the California Christian Home use Earle Avenue going south to Mission Drive. Ms. Leong added that students cross Mission. She then recited numerous accidents that occurred at that intersection. Janice Dooley, 4647 N. Earle Avenue, Rosemead, stated that she and Claudia Zelaya, her roommate are not in favor of a traffic signal at that intersection and explained that the timing of the traffic signal at Walnut Grove and Mission has been changed which results in the red light on Mission staying red for 45-50 seconds. Ms. Dooley stated that she observed vehicles making turns at the intersection of Mission Boulevard and Earle Avenue on three different occasions. On August 11th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., of the 98 vehicles making lefthand turns on August 13th, only 11 of those had to only wait 5 seconds for the cluster of traffic to clear from the signal at Walnut Grove and Mission. On August 20, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m., of the 35 vehicles only 4 vehicles had to wait. Ms. Dooley continued that she also observed morning rush hour traffic from 6:45 to 9:00 a.m., and of the 64 vehicles, only 5 had to wait to make a turn. Ms. Dooley added that during her traffic observations, there was minimal pedestrian activity at the crosswalks, only 4 adults and 2 children, none of which experienced any difficulty in crossing the street. Ms. Dooley stated that there are not hundreds of children crossing the street, that the California Christian Home has sidewalks all around the area, plus Sally Tanner Park for the seniors to walk on, and does not see a reason why the seniors would want to cross Mission, especially since the south side of Earle does not have sidewalks. Ms. Dooley continued that of the businesses along Earle, vehicles have an easier access onto Grand Avenue rather than coming to Mission Drive; and of the 15 to 20 years she and her roommate have lived there, they have only observed two major accidents. Councilmember Taylor requested that that area be monitored. Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that the Sheriff's motorcycle officer was at that location today and during a three hour period issued 6 speeding citations and 8 seat belt violations and that area will be monitored. Mayor Imperial stated that he has observed that intersection during the mornings, afternoons and evenings and traffic flow does not warrant a traffic signal at this time. Mr. Imperial requested that the Sheriffs traffic units consistently work that area to prevent excessive speeding. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch agreed that the motorcycle units enforce speeding limits in that area and one of the problems on Mission Drive is the lack of a left turn phasing at San Gabriel Boulevard and Mission Drive in the City of San Gabriel. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Council deny the Traffic Commission's recommendation to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Mission Drive and Earle Avenue, and to continue enforcement of the speed limits and staff contact the City of San Gabriel regarding a left turn phasing at San Gabriel Boulevard and Mission Drive. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch No: None Absent: Clark Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilmember Taylor requested a traffic report on accidents in that area for the past three years. CC 8-26-97 Page#8 VI. STATUS REPORTS A. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CLAIM FILED - MR. GUNARATANA, 7831 EMERSON PLACE Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager, requested the Council approve settlement of this claim with the claimant by staff. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR authorizing staff to settle the claim with the claimant. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial,Bruesch No: None Absent: Clark Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. VU. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ Thanked staff for working such long hours. VERBATIM DIALOGUE STARTS: B. MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH I would like to reiterate on that, and also say that having read about two cities in bankruptcies and one almost in bankruptcy over the last three weeks, I think we have to really hand it to our staff that we have yet, in my tenure on this Council, had to go into the red, ever. It's just because we have good management within our staff. I want that to be written into the minutes verbatim. VERBATIM DIALOGUE ENDS. VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE -None IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 1997, at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: City Clerk MAYOR CC 8-26-97 Page#9 „ro A-07Laily \ ; 1 i f• 42, P , ,(6 I 'I /, CUI29/° :7/) • gga/ t IS . ' , , i II 4 P- 3 / R ^ (4 'i" 1 I / / /, ' - •5/1', (/' t, tyli-,f2Gac:- 377 6)/ cc-fS.s_15 (l✓.v. r /3 L Ear, 1 W i c%totate- 4 01/19 ./ gL I (we) cc;7 rive 45) FA0,17. -/f77-7/ 4 2708 M cHA LC- AVE 33 E- CI T 7-/7 � DS C)717 rye �� d/y ��d�c ,moi y ,6E//z/v._ M�