CC - Item 3A - Minutes 9-9-08Minutes of the
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 9, 2008
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Tran at 7:00 p.m.
in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead,
California.
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Clark
INVOCATION: Council Member Low
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS PRESENT: Council Member's
Nunez, Mayor Tran.
Pro Tern
OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Manager Chi, City Attorney,(
Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth, Director of Finance
Montgomery-Scott, Economic Development Administrator
Marcarello, and City Clerk Molleda.
City Mana§e'- aeki,
of Parks a d Recreation
t Public Works Officer
1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE
Julie Gentry - addressed City Council and
zoning on 8915, 8909, and 8903 Nevada A,
developers. efr_ ~
would be changing the
I be opening the doors to
Staff clarified that hayftbee",q an erroWprinted on the aft general plan and it would be corrected.
Marlene Shinen - spoke i`r} and aAit sent to Margaret Clark by Peter Wallen. She
stated Global ettle_, nt under' uthoriza 6 of Wal-Mart paid Save Our Community $400,000 in
m.
- stated that on a q- sous meeting he had asked for how many businesses had been
aked if tharinform ion was available. He also asked if the new shuttle was now
ors for ridi Q it.
Dr. Lillian Sac odressed Council in regards to improving access to City Hall for people with
physical disablit as required by the Disability Act.
Holly Knapp - thanked the City for being sponsors to their People for People Golf Tournament.
Also asked that the City put back in the Council Chamber the pictures of the previous Council
Members who served the City of Rosemead.
Marlene Shinen - read a letter for Dr. Lillian Sacco which spoke against the City Charter.
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Anna Torres - address the City Council in regards to Park Monterey on Garvey Avenue. She
informed Council that three of the mobile homes had received letters informing them that they
would have to move by next year.
Gilbert Ramirez - spoke in regards to Park Monterey and stated he was very concern about the
newspaper article that had been published and had addressed the relocation of the residents in
Park Monterey.
2. PRESENTATIONS
A Plaque of Recognition was presented to Deputy Bob Chivas for his 7 years-tff the Rosemead
Special Assignment Team.
A Certificates of Congratulations was presented to Sergeant Mark ,,1,howevVR as not able
to attend tonight's meeting.
Sergio Nava, Oscar Magan, and Nora Mnguia, r
presented a power point presentation to Council
the
ue.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
August 26, 2008 - Special
B. Resolution
nt of $1
and
2008-62, for payment of City
.95 numbered 59739 through 59797
Council .0iliei'441`kr madiFZa1inotion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Nunez, to approve the
Yes: Clark] LoWNunez, Taylor, Tran
No: Non V
Abstai . None
Abse None
4. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Rosemead Boulevard Relinquishment
On December 11, 2007, the City Council directed staff to look further into the
possible relinquishment of State Route 19 (Rosemead Boulevard) within city limits.
In addition, the City Council approved a capital project in the City's Fiscal Year
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2009 budget to help with the process, including updating a roadway condition
assessment prepared in 2005 and possibly engaging an outside consultant to help
assist in negotiations with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
As part of the City Council's direction, staff has prepared a resolution that will
authorize the City Manager to proceed with the relinquishment process and
engage Caltrans in negotiations related to the process.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve Resolution No. 2008-63, authorizing the Cltt' Wriager or
designee, to ask our State Legislators to introdutegislation that
proposes the relinquishment of State Route i'AauthO y of
Rosemead city limits.
2. Designate the City Manager, or design , as the ed
representative to act as the City'sr Ares tative in all4totiations
related to the relinquishment o oseme d Boulevard.
3. Authorize staff to solicit pro~ %ato up d to the Rosemi oulevard
Condition assessment study pd it 2005.
Brian Lewin -stated he was glad to see this item back on the ag a and stated he supported
staff's recommendations.
Juan Nunez -Asked what good this would bri" toit°e Ctt . He
them there was a lot of trash on Garvey Boulevad. r
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez m de' (motion, secon'de'd by
recommendations. Vole su to"&, n:
Yes:
No:
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staff and told
Member. Low, to approve staff's
nment & Dance License for VIP Restaurant located at
Mmowner mitted a request for an Entertainment and Dance license forthe
ated at 8772 Valley Blvd.(see Attachment A). This
n existing full service restaurant serving lunch, dinner and
s. The owner wishes to provide dancing and entertainment for
customers, occasional weddings, and corporate events. The restaurant currently
has a parquet wood dance floor, along with a stage, speakers and audio
equipment in the banquet room.
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On October 3, 2005, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) 05-1021 and associated Resolution 05-47, which approved the on-site sale
of sell beer & wine on the subject property (see Attachment B). However, on
October 12, 2005, an appeal was filed by Mayor Jay T. Imperial, and the CUP
went before the City Council on two occasions. The appeal was first scheduled to
be heard at the November 22, 2005 City Council meeting, but was continued at
the applicant's request (see Attachment C). The item was subsequently heard at
the December 27, 2005 City Council meeting, where the appeal was denied and
the CUP was approved by adoption of Resolution No. 2005-41 achments
et
D & E).
On September 15, 2008, the Planning Commission will r d6va separate request
by the applicant to expand the hours of operation by tw ours wh' h if granted,
will permit the business to remain open until 1 a.m posed t °th current
closing time of 11 p.m. o
To date, staff has not received any nega r arks o, complaints reg,~rng the
existing restaurant from the Alcoholic Bever ge_Cont I' BC) or frorrtFEhe Los
Angeles County Sherriffs Department. ,
Recommendation: That the Gh ouncil approvkh Entertainment and Dancing
License request, subject to thetieviously approved eorr„¢ifons in CUP 05-1021.
Mayor Pro Tem Nunez made a motion, secontfed bfflauncil.Member Low, to approve the
Entertainment and Dancing License request, s b}~' t thPi reviously approved conditions
in CUP 05.1021. Vote resulte'dflZ
Yes: Clark Low, N"fiez, Taylor,
No: on '
Abstain: Non
5. MATTERS FROM'MAYOR &YCI~Y/COUNCIL
District Bond Measure 0
antl`, Rosemead School Board Member Dennis McDonald submitted a
,eft that the Rosemead City Council consider supporting the Rosemead
of District's Bond Measure 0, which is slated to be considered by the voters
coming November. Bond Measure 0 seeks to issue $30 million in bonds for
classroom modernization efforts.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction regarding this matter.
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Mayor Pro Terri Nunez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Low, to support Bond
Measure 0. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
B. Murder Reward Information
At the August 26, 2008 City Council meeting, Council
that an item be agendized related to the status of the
conviction of any person or persons responsible for tv
Rosemead.
Since then, staff has been working with the Wo MAng
Department to formulate a plan for distribu' n.of the
Based upon these discussions, the Sheri 's , epartn
cadets distribute the material to residents and bdwsin1i
of each incident. In turn, staff would recommendUo I
pay for all costs associated with)copying of the in41
for duplication would be minima
Distribution of the material is
directed by the City Council.
reward
requested
arrest and
e City of
County
Chas offered Whave
,s located within 300 feet
City Council that the City
onal handouts. The cost
17.2008 unless otherwise
the City),C~ouncil approve the distribution plan for the
Council Member Taylor made~a ration °,_secondeed by Mayor Pro Tern Nunez, to approve the
distribution olart=forAhe rewat, -nfor aftoi Vote resulted in:
Yes: Cla'rk Low`iNt, Taylor, Tran
No: Non
Abstain: None
Absent: None
C. Gal Ppdttry Proposed Renovation
it Member Taylor has requested that the Cal Poultry proposed renovation be
ized for discussion by the City Council.
On May 15, 2008, staff advised the City Council in closed session, that Mr. Quan
Phu (owner of Cal Poultry located at 8942 Garvey Avenue) was requesting that he
be able to renovate his facility to incorporate a more robust air filtration system to
help alleviate any potential odors generated by the use.
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During that closed session meeting, the City Council provided staff with direction
related to processing his project. Given that direction, Mr. Phu has recently
submitted an application for a municipal code amendment that would allow for live
poultry slaughtering and related retail sales in a light manufacturing (M-1) zone.
Staff is currently processing this application and will be scheduling it for the
Planning Commission's and ultimately the City Council's consideration in October.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction as it relates to the
future processing of the Cal Poultry proposed renovation
Phyllis Turry - spoke against the Cal Poultry business and added that if
to become M1 then nothing would stop another business asking to also b
No action was taken on this item.
Mayor Tran recessed the meeting to Closed Session at
6.
Conference with Legal
The Council reconvened
action taken.
7. ADJOURNMEN
The City Council=meet g
to take olao'~ on SeAXE
ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda, City Clerk
The City Council will recess to
is allowed
v. City of Rosemead
There was no reportable
The next City Council meeting is scheduled
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