CC - 09-10-02MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 10, 2002
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Bruesch 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 Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez.
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Steve Johnson of the Romani Christian Fellowship at
Unity Church.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Taylor,Imperial, Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez, and Mayor
Bruesch
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: - AUGUST 27, 2002 REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 27, 2002, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS: None
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Holly Knapp, 8367 E. Whitmore Street, Rosemead, requested that the 4m of July t-shirts be sold
for $5.00 at the Chamber's information booth during the Chamber's 75"i Jubilee Celebration.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of the public hearing was presented by the City
Attorney.
A. PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 02-01; ZONE CHANGE
02-2t5; 2402 PINE STREET/2447 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD
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A.1 ORDINANCE NO. 823 - APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 02-215; AMENDING
ROSEMEAD ZONING MAP LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM R-2; "LIGHT
MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL" AND "C-3; MEDIUM COMMERCIAL" TO M-1
"LIGHT MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRIAL", FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
A COMMERCIALIINDUSTRIAL COMPLEX AND A MINI-STORAGE
FACILITY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2401 PINE STREET & 2447 SAN
GABRIEL BOULEVARD (APNs: 5284-006-800,-802,-803,-805; 5284-012-801)
A.2 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-42 - APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 02-
01 AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM
PUBLIC FACILITIES TO MIXED USE INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX AND A MINI-
STORAGE FACILITY TO BE LOCATED AT 2401 PINE STREET & 2447 SAN
GABRIEL BOULEVARD (APNs: 5284-006-800,-802,-803,-805; 5284-012-801)
The staff report was presented by the City Manager.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for those in the audience wishing to speak for or against this
item. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Councilman Taylor asked if the laws have changed about the occupancy of habitable buildings
under power lines.
John Steelesmith, 1440 California Avenue, Monrovia, Region Manager for Southern California
Edison (SCE), replied that SCE's Transmission Department, CPUC and Edison at large have been
looking at alternatives for utilization of all open space land.
Councilman Taylor stated that he favors the project, but requested clarification that State law now
allows occupied daily use facilities under the power lines.
Mayor Bruesch stated that in the last four years, the results of two extensive studies that have
monitored the health of people in and around high-tension wires, have found no connection between the
electromagnetic fields around the towers and the health of people living under them. Mayor Bruesch
concluded that the majority of the negativism surrounding living near or under the high-tension wires has
been eliminated.
Councilman Taylor asked what specifically in the law has changed.
Mr. Steelesmith replied that the rules and regulations have been modified to allow people to work
under the lines as long there is a set clearance zone between the top of the building and the wires for
maintenance purposes and accessibility of the lines. Commercial properties may be developed as long as
the zone of protection is maintained as required by SCE. Mr. Steelesmith believed that the minimum
clearance required is 17'.
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Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Mayor Bruesch suggested that since other parcels may be developed in the near future, that staff
reports include basic requirements such as surveillance and the impact on the surrounding neighborhood
to maintain consistency.
B. PUBLIC HEARING - RECOMMENDED PROGRAM EXPENDITURES OR
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT (LLEBG) FUNDS
The City Manager presented the staff report.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for those in the audience wishing to speak for or against this
item. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that after
receiving input from the public, the Council approve the funding recommendation of the LLEBG
Advisory Board for FY 2002-03. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. PUBLIC HEARING - RECOMMENDED EXPENDITURES OF CITIZEN'S
OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) FUNDS
The City Manager presented the staff report.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for those in the audience wishing to speak for or against this
item. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that
after receiving public input, the Council approve the appropriation of Citizen's Option for Public Safety
(COPS) funds per the recommendation contained in the Sheriff's Department report. Vote resulted:
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Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
M. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-40 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $456,529.35
NUMBERED 38915 THROUGH 39010
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that
the Council adopt Resolution No. 2002-40. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-41- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD EXPRESSING COMMUNITY SORROW TOWARD
THE VICTIMS OF THE SEPTEMBER 11Th TERRORIST ATTACKS, THEIR
FAMILIES AND FRIENDS, AND PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 11, 2002 AS
"ALWAYS REMEMBER 9-11 DAY"
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that
the Council adopt Resolution No. 2002-41. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-A CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM CONSOLIDATED DISPOSAL
SERVICES (CDS) FOR ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL REFUSE RATES
CC-B AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION
CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 6-9,2002, SAN DIEGO
CC-C ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR 2002 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT ON VARIOUS
CITY STREETS
CC-D APPROVAL OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS
CC-E RELEASE OF BONDS - TRACT 53197; 7703-7711 HELLMAN AVENUE
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that
the Council approve the aforementioned items on the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None
VI. STATUS REPORTS
A. STATUS REPORT - 8845 DOMAINE STREET
No action was required on this item.
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
Requested information on how the bulky item pickups are conducted. Mr. Taylor stated that on
bulky item pickup day, he has seen as many as three different trucks, without any identifying logos on
them, picking up bulky items. Mr. Taylor asked how are the bulky items documented in order for the
City to receive credits.
Richard Fierro, Consolidated Disposal Service (CDS), replied that all of their trucks have
Consolidated Disposal Service and their phone number painted on them.
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Mayor Bruesch asked if the City receives credit for whatever percentage of bulky items are taken
away.
Mr. Fierro stated that with the recycling program, instead of 100 tons (for example) of refuse
going to the landfills, maybe only 60 tons are going. That means that the 40 tons are going elsewhere,
perhaps to a recovery facility, to greenwaste, or an appliance place. Mr. Fierro continued that the 40 tons
are subtracted from the 100 tons, which leaves 60 tons. If the scavengers take the appliances and other
bulky items, as long as they do not return to a landfill identified as Rosemead's trash, it will not be added
onto the City's reported disposal tonnage.
Councilman Taylor stated that he's observed the same three deteriorated flatbed trucks picking up
stoves, refrigerators, mattresses, etc., along the entire route. He's not seen the CDS trucks at all on those
pickup days.
Mr. Fierro replied that on the bulky item pickup days, CDS uses the front loader trucks to pick up
all the items. If the bulky items do not fit on the front loaders, they will use stake bed trucks.
Councilman Taylor stated that he is concerned that $10,000 a day fines will be levied against the
City.
Councilmember Clark stated that she is glad to see the items being picked up because then the
items are being reused.
Councilman Taylor stated that the City is not getting any credits for recycling if the bulky items
disappear.
Mr. Fierro explained that if the items disappear, it does not hurt the City.
Mayor Bruesch stated that the City establishes a base tonnage and that tonnage is looked at to see
if there is a reduction in the amount being dumped at the landfills.
Mr. Fierro stated that the Waste Board wants cities to be in compliance with the their own Source
Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) programs that they submitted to the State. The State wants
compliance whether it be a 50% diversion, or that everything possible has been done. If a City has no
more recyclable elements in their trash, then they have done everything according to their SRRE. Then,
the Waste Board will declare that they are in compliance and have made a good faith effort.
Mayor Bruesch pointed out that there were over 100 bills dealing with solid waste before the State
Legislature and that this issue can change at any moment. Mr. Bruesch stated that there is currently a
legislator pushing a bill which mandates zero trash from every household.
Mr. Fierro stated that CDS sponsored a bill that passed both houses, and is on the Governor's
desk. The bill provides that inert materials when taken to a non-classified landfill will not be counted as
solid waste. Inert materials include lumber, concrete or asphalt, and if taken to the New Way Landfill,
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will not be counted as part of a city's trash. Mr. Fierro pointed out that scavengers may present a liability
problem to the City should they get hurt or injure someone else.
Councilman Taylor stated that he does not begrudge someone using these items. There are second
hand stores and many of these items are repaired and donated to charity. Mr. Taylor asked if such items
as stoves and refrigerators go through CDS trucks, does the City get 100% reduction on the total weight?
Mr. Taylor stated that the City is making recycling efforts and it is discouraging to see the unmarked
trucks scavenging all the heavy recyclable items.
Mayor Bruesch stated that San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments will be putting forth
information on solid waste issue and will include the scavenging issue and what other cities are doing to
combat this.
Councilman Taylor requested a copy of the appraisal report on 4623 N. Earle Avenue.
B. MAYOR BRUESCH
Directed staff to investigate a type of memorial plaque for the new Garvey Senior
Housing/Community Center observing the 9-11 terrorist attacks.
Councilman Taylor and the other Councilmembers agreed that they would like to have the plaque
at City Hall by the Vietnam Memorial instead.
C. COUNCH.MEMBER CLARK
Thanked John Steelesmith, SCE Region Manager, for his quick response in getting a street light
replaced.
VHI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned in memory of AI
Millham, founder and long-time supporter of Rosemead Little League, at 8:55 p.m. The next regular
meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2002, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
City Clerk
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