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CC – Approval of Minutes 9-23-97 NOT t FICIAL UNTIL ADOPTED BY THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Imperial at 8:03 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 Clark The Invocation was delivered by Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmembers Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch, and Mayor Bnperial Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 26, 1997- REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 26, 1997, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch No: None Absent: None Abstain: Clark The Mayor deterrifilrtion duly carried and so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 9, 1997 -REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 9, 1997, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch, Clark No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. PRESENTATIONS: None I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM TILE AUDIENCE Anthony Fierro, 4738 N. Willard Avenue, Rosemead, referred to allegations he made at the August 26, 1997 Council Meeting regarding the Request for Traffic Signal at Mission Drive and Earle Avenue. Mr. Fierro stated that he had publicly apologized to the Council once it was brought to his attention that he may have had erroneous information. Mr. Fierro continued that since then, he has researched the peak hour traffic issue and discovered that his information was correct and that he is resurrecting his allegations and withdrawing his public apology. CC 9-23-97 Page #1 Mary Jo Maxwell, Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, invited the Council to attend the Eggs and Issues Breakfast on Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. at the California Christian Home and added that the Monthly Chamber Mixer will be held at their office and will be hosted by Consolidated Disposal. Rosemary Gallagher, 2626 Charlotte Avenue, Rosemead, stated that at the last meeting she reported two mattresses leaning against a tree at 2640 Charlotte, which are still there, and that the yard is weed infested. Ms. Gallagher continued that vehicles northbound on Charlotte have difficulty turning left or right onto Garvey Avenue due to limited visibility and added that there was red curbing at that corner at one time. Frank Tripepi, City Manager, responded that the mattresses are located on private property which prevents the City's trash company from picking them up; however, a rehab case will be started to have the owner cleanup that property. Mr. Tripepi stated that staff will investigate the red curbing situation. Ms. Gallagher stated that she observed old couches and chairs on many streets last Sunday. II. 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 97-0 1, AND ZONE CHANGE 97-204) - A SELF-STORAGE FACILITY WITHIN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON RIGHT-OF- WAY AT 8306 GARVEY AVENUE 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 Frank Tripepi, City Manager, presented the staff report. The Mayor opened the Public IIearing for those wishing to speak in favor of the project. Carl Beckmann, Everest Storage, 199 S. Los Robles, Pasadena, stated that a meeting was held with the two residents to incorporate their suggestions along with Council changes. Mr. Beckmann explained that storage units with doors facing west to residential areas were removed; a landscaped buffer area was created for access by Edison to service their lines; and landscaping will be decided with the adjoining owners. Mr. Beckmann stated that a buffer area will separate any activity within the storage facility from the property lines; the configuration of the containers along the western portion will prevent visibility to the inside of the site, other areas will have a redwood slat chain-link fencing; lighting has been removed from the western side to prevent lights from facing homeowners, and Edison access gates will be kept locked. Mr. Beckmann concluded that the landscaping on Garvey and on the interior and western portions of the site, plus the changes incorporated, have resulted in a better project. Councilmember Taylor referred to Condition #8 and asked if the residents are aware that the plants could cover the chain link fences resulting in a wall of greenery and will they have a choice of a more open type landscaping. CC 9-23-97 Page #2 Mr. Tripepi suggested that if the Council approves the project, then approve it with all the conditions as listed and instruct the developer to meet with the individual homeowners to decide on the landscaping. Councilmember Bruesch requested the addition to Condition#22 of... side yards "or buffer zones"...; and Condition#26, add ...public sidewalk "or neighboring residences". Councilmember Taylor confirmed that the new fence will be contiguous and that it will be up to the resident to remove their existing fences. Barry Adnams, Architect, CCA, 1535 Monrovia,Newport Beach, was present to answer any questions. There being no one else wishing to speak, those in opposition were invited to speak. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, asked what other businesses can come into the area with the new zone change and what will become of the aquifer area? Mayor Imperial answered that the project is a Planned Development area. Councilmember Bruesch responded that the Corps of Engineers and the Los Angeles County Public Works Department maintains a system of spreading grounds at the base of the mountains which is used to trap runoff water and those grounds will replinish the aquifers. Mr. Nunez asked who will maintain the landscaping or trim the trees on the homeowners side and what types of trees will be planted? Councilmember Taylor explained that typically the homeowner is liable for trees growing on their property or contact adjacent neighbors if branches are overhanging onto their property. Mayor Imperial stated that he acknowledges Mr. Nunez's landscaping concerns even though he(Mr. Nunez) does not reside in that area and assured him that the developer will work with the homeowners in landscaping decisions and maintenance. Rachel De Leon, 2620 N. Charlotte, Rosemead, stated that the zone change will only affect this project. Ms. De Leon requested that the storage hours be changed from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. as noise generated from tenants using the bins may wake up neighbors that do not work those early hours. Mayor Imperial asked Ms. De Leon when that parcel was a nursery, what hours did they start working? Ms. De Leon responded that they started at 9:00 a.m.; however, there were problems with the owner as he carried a gun and chased people away. Mayor Imperial asked Mr. Beckmann to explain the security system. Mr. Beckmann responded that during the hours of operation, management will be on the premises and camera monitors will be operating after hours. Councilmember Clark asked about the 6" gap between the project fence and the property owners' existing fences and explained that any trash and debris collecting in that space would be difficult to remove. Ms. Clark requested that the property owners be warned that if they do not remove their existing fences, there could be a visual as well as a debris removal problem. Mr. Beckmann explained that Everest will have a provision with SCE limiting their trees to IS' maximum and that they will maintain a regular tree trimming program. CC 9-23-97 Page#3 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution no. 97-38 approving General Plan Amendment 97- 01, amending the Rosemead General Plan designation from "Public Facilities" to "Commercial" and introduce Ordinance No. 780, approving Zone Change 97-204, amending the Rosemead Zoning designation from C-3 and R-2 to PD Planned Development; and, approving Planned Development 97-01, for a self-storage facility, subject to the amended conditions listed in Exhibit "A"; and schedule Ordinance No. 780 for a second reading at the Council meeting of October 14, 1997. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch, Clark No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 111. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 97-41 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 41 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $266,723.32 NUMBERED 21270 THROUGH 21356. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that the Council adopt Resolution No. 97-4. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. RESOLUTION NO. 97-42 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TFIE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION AND PAYMENT OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 97-42 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION AND PAYMENT OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 97-42. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None CC 9-23-97 Page #4 The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (Item CC-E was removed for discussion purposes) CC-A REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON MISSION DRIVE AT DUBONNET AVENUE CC-B RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT- STREET TREE MAINTENANCE CC-C REQUEST FROM CONSOLIDATED DISPOSAL SERVICES, INC. FOR ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REFUSE RATES MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Council approve the aforementioned items. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-E REPLACEMENT OF STREET TREES ON OLNEY STREET- BROOKLINE TO RIO HONDO AVENUE Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch requested staff investigate the possibility of utilizing the County Fire Department's aborist services to inspect City trees. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that the Council direct staff to conduct neighborhood meetings with all affected residents, prepare bid documents and solicit bids for removal and replacement of the trees and appropriate 592,000.00 from the City's unappropriated reserves. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION -None A. VALLEY BOULEVARD STREET TREES MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH that the Council authorize the removal of all Eucalyptus trees except the nine that the arborist has deemed salvageable. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC 9-23-97 Page #5 B. ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES Frank Tripepi, City Manager, presented the staff report and explained that an addendum was added to give the Council another option to consider. Councilmember Taylor asked who would handle the animal licensing process, and does Temple City handle theirs. Mr. Tripepi responded that Temple City is in the IPA for full services with the Humane Society. Mr. Tripepi explained that with the in-house proposal, an officer and vehicle will be on board with flexible hours. However, Mr. Tripepi continued, if an animal is picked up by the Humane Society, it will be housed at the shelter in San Gabriel and that the animals picked up by the County Animal Control will continue to be housed at the Baldwin Park shelter, resulting in the owner possibly having to make two phone calls to locate the picked up animal. Mr. Tripepi explained that should the Council opt for an in-house animal control officer and truck, the City would require acceptance by the JPA. Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch asked what the Humane Society would charge to house animals picked up. Mr. Tripepi responded that housing costs are difficult to estimate. If the owner picks the animal up, the owner will reimburse the shelter for those days in which the animal was housed, and those costs will be credited back to the City. Mr. Tripepi cautioned, however, that the County picked up approximately 1300 animals last year and of that amount only about 150 were claimed, whereby the City was charged for the remaining 1150 animals housed. Mr. Tripepi suggested that the Council consider contracting for an Animal Control Officer, rather than having an in-house officer, and that the Executive Director from the Humane Society indicated that a City our size may not need a full 40 hour patrol. Mr. Tripepi explained that by contracting until the next fiscal year would allow the City flexibility in determining how many hours an Animal Control Officer is needed; should the Council then determine that having an in-house Animal Control Officer would be a cost savings, then that amount can be budgeted to hire an additional employee, provide training and buy the equipment necessary to start such a program. Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch asked how would complaints be handled during off hours? Mayor Imperial stated that the County Animal Control has handled off hour complaints adequately and that he agrees with Mr. Tripepi in contracting with the Humane Society for an officer to determine the City's needs. Councilmember Taylor stated that he continues to have problems with a red Chow in his neighborhood and has called Animal Control numerous times; however they do not provide the daily coverage necessary. Mr. Taylor stated that he does not have any qualms about who the Council decides upon as long as the services are performed. Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch asked if this service could be provided on an on-call basis. Mr. Tripepi responded that that is the service County Animal Control currently provides the City. Mr. Tripepi clarified that basically the contract would provide for an Animal Control Officer and truck driving in Rosemead on a fixed schedule looking for animals and can be dispatched via pager or radio to a particular location as needed. Councilmember Taylor stated that in 2 years he has never seen an Animal Control truck patrolling in his neighborhood except on a selective enforcement basis. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR that the Council approve contracting with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society to provide an Animal Control Officer in the City. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch for discussion purposes only. CC 9-23-97 Page #6 Councilmember Clark stated that she does not see the need for a full-time animal control officer patrolling the City when possibly response time from within the City would not be any quicker than if that officer was called from the Humane Society in San Gabriel on an on-call basis. Ms. Clark added that she would rather see that money be used for other purposes such as additional police patrol, and suggested that a notice be placed in the City's newsletter educating the residents to call Animal Control whenever they see a stray animal. Councilmember Taylor requested clarification from Mr. Tripepi and asked if money currently budgeted for County Animal Control would be directed to the Humane Society should the City contract with them. Mr. Tripepi reiterated that there would be no changes except for the additional cost for contracting a 40 hour per week person through the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society. Mr. Tripepi continued that the County services will remain the same for after hour pickups and weekends until at least, next July when the Council would have the option of terminating the City's agreement with the County for Animal Control services. Councilmember Taylor commented that it has been his experience and that of his neighbors that Animal Control's response to weekend requests to pickup a captured animal is to wait until Monday. Mr. Taylor asked Juan Nunez how Animal Control has responded to his calls. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, stated that Animal Control usually responds to a pickup call within the same or next day. Jonnie Matsdorf, 4833 N. Willard, Rosemead, stated that County Animal Control has always been responsive to her calls for home and school requests. Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch stated that problems occur throughout the City on occasion and additional patrol hours may become necessary, those hours can be negotiated. Mr. Bruesch continued that perhaps County Animal Control working with the Sheriffs Department can "sweep" the City for unregistered dogs. Mr. Bruesch suggested that staff meet with County Animal Control to develop a strong, short range enforcement program to patrol the City to pickup loose vicious dogs. Councilmember Taylor then withdrew his Motion. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that staff meet with Los Angeles County Animal Control and the Sheriffs Department to develop a short range enforcement program to "sweep" the City for vicious dogs. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch, Clark No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilmember Taylor referred to comments Councilmember Clark made at the August 26, 1997 meeting regarding her on-going problems with Animal Control concerning Pit Bulls in her neighborhood that injured her cat and killed others. Councilmember Clark answered that Animal Control responded immediately and explained that she brought up that subject to ascertain if there is any legal action the City can take against Pitt Bulls or dogs that are raised and encouraged be vicious. Ms. Clark clarified that her comments were not against Animal Control, but against the issue of vicious dogs. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that the City has had an Ordinance since 1988 regarding dangerous dogs and he is currently looking into other City's ordinances. CC 9-23-97 Page#7 Mr. Tripepi in clarifiying the staff reports, stated that he thought Councils direction at the last meeting was to provide an alternative for additional patrol time of 40 hours for higher visibility and more coverage. Mr. Tripepi continued that County Animal Control currently provides 32 hours and with the additional patrol would result in 72 hours of coverage. Mr. Tripepi stated that if the City replaces the current County Animal Control Officer with an officer from the Humane Society, the gain would only be an additional 8 hours a week and that he based his memos on providing more hours rather than replacing the County with an in-house officer or contracting with the Humane Society. Councilmember Taylor stated that he withdrew his Motion as he does not want the cost for an additional officer to be added on to the budget. VI. STATUS REPORTS -None VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER KNAPP FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO TILE TRAFFIC COMMISSION B. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER TIRRE FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION MOTION BY COUNC1LMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Council approve the aforementioned appointments. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch, Clark No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. VHI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE -None IX. CLOSED SESSION A. The Council recessed to a Closed Session at 9:40 p.m. pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 for the following purpose: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR. Agency Negotiator: Charles Goldstein. Employee Organization: Rosemead Local 347, Service Employees International Union, AFL—CIO. The Council reconvened at 9:58 p.m. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that the Council met in a Closed Session for the purposes as stated on the Agenda and provided direction to the City's labor negotiator. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 9:59 p.m. in memory of Jack Hastings, Councilmember from the City of La Canada Flintridge. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 1997, at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: City Clerk MAYOR CC 9-23-97 Page#8