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CC - 07-10-010 0 APPROVED CITY Oy R SEMEAD DATE 1 n ~J MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINMY-»-- - " `r ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL JULY 10, 2001 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 Mayor Imperial. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Jonathan Wu of Evergreen Baptist Church ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmetnbers Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch, and Mayor Imperial Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: - JUNE 25, 2001 - SPECIAL MEETING MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 25, 2001, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: Taylor, Vasquez The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 26, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 26, 2001, be approved as corrected. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, 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 total package would cost approximately $6500. Mr. Massey stated that the tournament starts in a few weeks, which does not leave them much time to raise funds. John Massie, 7434 Garvalia Street, Rosemead, representing the RYA, stated that their Colt team qualified in the Continental Amateur Baseball Association League to represent California at the National Tournament in Illinois, July 27th through August 5th. Mr. Massie asked the Council if they had any suggestions to help the boys raise funds toward this trip. The Councilman Taylor stated that he is proud of the player's accomplishments. Mr. Taylor stated that in the past he has been in favor of all groups being treated equally. However, with such short notice, Mr. Taylor asked if this item could be placed on the agenda for consideration tonight. CCMIN:7-10-01 Page # I 0 0 Robert Kress, City Attorney, responded that it could. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the Council amend the agenda to include supporting the RYA in their fundraising efforts as the need to take action arose after posting of the agenda. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the City approve the donation of $3000 to the RYA and appropriate the necessary funds for their upcoming tournament in Illinois. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Imperial suggested that the local businesses be contacted to help the RYA. Councilman Taylor stated that he still has not received the sponsor list for the past three years from the RYA. Mr. Taylor stated that he is trying to determine why businesses are not supporting these youth groups as they once did, and what can be done to raise sponsorship interest. Mayor Imperial stated that the City supports the businesses in this community and they, in turn, should support the youth groups. Councilmember Clark suggested that the RYA pass out flyers to the businesses if they are going to have a car wash. The businesses may then want to donate to their carwash. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS The following item was taken from III. Legislative, Item III D., as it was inadvertently placed in that section. An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of the public hearing was presented by the City Attorney. D. PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE NO. 819 - EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 811 WHICH IMPOSED A MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF ANY PERMITS OR ENTITLEMENTS FOR GARMENT MANUFACTURING PROCESSING OR ASSEMBLING IN THE M-1 ZONE The Mayor opened the public hearing for those in the audience wishing to address this item. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 819. Vote resulted: CCMIN:7-10-01 Page a2 0 0 Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-19 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,159,210.14 NUMBERED 34461 THROUGH 34619 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2001-19. 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. 01-20 - FIXING EMPLOYEE'S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 01-20. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. RESOLUTION NO. 01-21- MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT FOR UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 01-21. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Imperial, Clark, Vasquez No: Taylor Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CCMIN:7-10-01 Page #3 • . 0 Councilman Taylor stated that he voted No on this item, as he did in the Redevelopment Agency meeting because he would like to wait 90 days to see what transpires with the current energy crisis. Councilmember Clark stated that she would like to reiterate what she said in the Redevelopment Agency meeting, that the backup power for the traffic lights will be an on-going benefit for the City regardless of the energy crisis. In the event of a major earthquake or such situation which would disrupt power supplies, the backup power would hopefully prevent accidents and save lives. E. ORDINANCE NO. 820 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE, POSSESSION OR SALE OF PROPANE GAS IN CITY PARKS Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that staff would like to withdraw this item and bring back a substitute ordinance at a later time. There being no objection, this item was withdrawn. No action was required. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items CC-A, CC-B and CC-E were removed for discussion purposes) CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 2001 ASIAN CRIME AND GANG SEMINAR, ANAHEIM, SEPTEMBER 4-7,2001 CC-D RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH QRS LIGHTING, INC., FORMERLY KNOWN AS RELIABLE LIGHTING SERVICE, FOR PARK MAINTENANCE LIGHTING MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR the Council adopt the aforementioned items on the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-A APPROVAL OF FIVE-YEAR EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL DEPARTMENT Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch stated that in conversations with the Animal Control Department last year, they were going to reinstate a notification system to pet owners when their pet licenses were due for renewal. Councilmembers Bruesch and Clark stated that they received their notices. Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch stated that he has not received a notice in three years. John Embery, Manager of the Animal Control Shelter in Baldwin Park, stated that renewal reminders are mailed out in June. Mr. Embery will check as to why Mr. Bruesch has not received a notice in three years. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH that the Council renew the Agreement for five-years and continue the current license fee structure of $20 for unaltered dogs, $10 for altered dogs, and $5 for senior citizens. Vote resulted: CCMIN:7-10-01 Page n4 • • Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-B EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT- PARKWAY AND MEDIAN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch asked if the planters on San Gabriel Boulevard by the 60 freeway are in L.A. County territory. Ken Rukavina, City Engineer, responded that most of that area is in County territory. Mr. Bruesch stated that he has received numerous complaints about weeds in the planters and the City has taken care of it, but he does not think they are all the City's responsibilities. Mr. Rukavina stated that the area around Delta and Walnut Grove is shared by the County and the City with the planters being more in the County territory. Mr. Bruesch requested a memo on who maintains the planters. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH that the Council extend the Agreement for one year and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Extension of Agreement. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-E APPROVAL OF UNDERTAKING AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF SEWER EASEMENT FOR TRACT MAP 53197,7703-7711 HELLMAN AVENUE Councilman Taylor stated that the staff report does not include a plot plan showing the setbacks. Ken Rukavina, City Engineer, stated that under consideration tonight is the approval of the undertaking agreement and bonds for which the contractor is bonding for the improvements that are a part of this project, such as building a sewer and the public right-of way improvements along Hellman. Mr. Rukavina stated that the map in the staff report is not being approved tonight. Brad Johnson, Planning Director, agreed and stated that approval for the project was granted about one year ago by the Planning Commission. Mr. Taylor asked what the setbacks are for a property of this nature? Mr. Johnson replied the condominium side yard setbacks are 10'. Mr. Taylor requested a review of this project again, as in the past, the Council has turned down projects with narrow side yard setbacks. Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch stated that he would like to review the setback requirements and ordinances. CCMIN:7-10-01 Page a5 0 0 Councilman Taylor agreed and stated that there are many condominiums with minimum setbacks. Councilman Bruesch stated that the Council needs to review the condominium ordinances as in the future multiple housing units may be considered, and it will be necessary to ascertain that the projects are in full compliance. Mayor Imperial stated that any approval of a condominium project should come before the Council for final approval. Councilman Taylor stated that he is going to abstain tonight as he is not comfortable with what he has seen regarding condominiums and larger homes being built with minimal recreation areas, some having only 10' setbacks. Mr. Taylor stated that he would like to see the plot plan for this project. Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch stated that the City's Housing Element is nearing completion and part of that Element consisted of surveying properties in the City to determine where available housing units can be located. The. State is mandating an additional 776 housing units between now and 2020 and the one of the few areas in the City zoned for multiple housing is along Hellman Avenue. Mr. Bruesch continued that the developer for this project is going into an area zoned for condo's and that there is a need for some multiple housing to meet State quotas. Mr. Bruesch requested that this item is deferred for two weeks. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH that this item be deferred to the July 24, 2001, Council Meeting. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Imperial requested information on how this project would impact the area and schools. Councilmember Clark requested the Council review the ordinances regarding R2 and R3 zones.. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None VI. STATUS REPORTS - None VH. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Holly Knapp, 8367 Whitmore, Rosemead, 4 h of July Parade Chairman, thanked everyone for all their work on the parade. Ms. Knapp stated that she received complaints about Charter Communications who televised the parade without any sound. Ms. Knapp continued that other complaints include the parade videos, some which are blank or had only music on. Councilman Taylor suggested that a questionnaire be included in the City's newsletter asking the residents if they have encountered any problems with Charter Communication's cable reception or sound. Dan Scott, Assistant Fire Chief, stated that he is committed to public service and he wants to bring public service back to the people. Chief Scott stated that in making that commitment, he is better able to serve the City and Council. CCMIN:7-10-01 Page #6 IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 24, 2001, at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Ci6 Clerk CCMIN:7-10-01 Page a7 APPROVED: