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CC - 08-08-00APPROVED CITY O r RpSEMEAD DATE - MINUTES I3Y L' MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 8, 2000 The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Clark 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 Imperial The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Bruesch ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmembers Bruesch, Taylor, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tem Imperial, and Mayor Clark Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 13, 2000 - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council and the Regular Meeting of the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency of June 13, 2000, be approved with corrections as discussed at the preceding Agency Meeting. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 13, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 13, 2000, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 26, 2000 - SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE ROSEMEAD PLANNING COMMISSION MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Rosemead City Council and Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Rosemead Planning Commission be approved as submitted. Vote resulted: CCMIN:8-8-00 Page # I 0 • Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 27, 2000 REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCIL RAPERIAL that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 27, 2000, be approved as corrected. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. PRESENTATIONS: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None II. PUBLIC HEARINGS An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of the two public hearings was presented by the City Attorney. A. ORDINANCE NO. 810 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 804 WHICH IMPOSED A MORATORIUM OF THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS ENTITLEMENTS AT SPECIFIED LOCATION ON VALLEY BOULEVARD AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF - ADOPT Frank Tripepi, City Manager, presented the staff report. The Mayor opened the public hearing for those in the audience wishing to speak on this item. Kevin Chuang, 2095 S. Leo Avenue, stated that he is representing Bottlemate, Inc., and that this warehouse project has had approval from the Planning Commission since September, 1999. Mr. Chuang asked the Council to consider releasing the moratorium to allow his project to move forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the Council waive reading in full and adopt Ordinance No. 810. Before vote could result, more discussion ensued. Councilman Taylor asked what the status of the moratorium is. Brad Johnson, Planning Director, responded that the Planning Department is currently studying the land use in that area and talking with the various architects and developers that are proposing projects. Mr. Johnson stated that the proposed changes include amending the general plan and zoning map land use classification from industrial to commercial land use designation as there are no longer any large parcels along Valley Boulevard. Councilman Vasquez called for the question. CCMIN:8-8-00 Page u2 0 - • Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Bruesch asked for a staff report on the two properties that were left off of the moratorium - Walnut Grove and Valley, and Valley and Rosemead. B. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-43 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089 Frank Tripepi, City Manager, presented the staff report. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for those in the audience wishing to speak. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2000-43. Before vote could result, more discussion ensued. Councilman Bruesch asked if the City will receive mitigation credits for changing the shuttle bus routes to accommodate the new senior housing. Mr. Bruesch requested that efforts be made in urging seniors to use the shuttles and the bus pass program. In conclusion, Mr. Bruesch requested information on what the TDM Credit Claims represent. At this time, the question was called for. Vote resulted Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-42 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-42 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $167,507.28 NUMBERED 31329 THROUGH 31367 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2000-42. Vote resulted: CCMIN:8-8-00 Page #3 0 • 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. 2000-43 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-43 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $258,460.43, NUMBERED 31285 THROUGH 31324 AND 31373 THROUGH 31433. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2000-43. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. ORDINANCE NO. 811- URGENCY ORDINANCE IMPOSING A 45-DAY MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF ANY NEW USE PERMITS FOR GARMENT MANUFACTURING - ADOPT The following Ordinance was presented to the Council for adoption. ORDINANCE NO. 811 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL IMPOSING A 45- DAY MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF ANY NEW CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR GARMENT MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING, OR ASSEMBLING IN THE M-1 ZONE - ADOPT Councilman Taylor stated that this seems to be more a matter of enforcement and asked if there have been any recent new applications for C.U.P.'s. Brad Johnson, Planning Director, responded that it has been approximately one year since there have been any new applications, however, there have been many changes of ownership. Councilman Taylor then asked why are we imposing a moratorium if no one is applying. Mayor Pro Tern Imperial agreed that the garment manufacturing businesses need enforcement. However, a plan needs to be devised to enforce conditions as set forth in the conditions of approval. Mr. Imperial stated that until that time, no new approvals should be granted. Councilman Bruesch stated that now is the time to step back and apprise the situation. Mr. Bruesch asked if the garment businesses that are not under C.U.P.'s can be inspected for compliance with State law, and should State inspectors be called to inspect the places that do not have bathroom facilities in working order. CCMIN:8-8-00 Page #4 • 1-1 Robert Kress, City Attorney, responded that the City does not enforce or inspect for compliance under State laws, that a State agency would do that. The City enforces compliance under C.U.P.'s. Mr. Tripepi stated that the Health Department can be called to inspect for bathroom violations. Councilman Taylor stated that he can agree with a 45-day moratorium, but this still seems to be a matter of enforcement. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-A and CC-D were removed for discussion purposes) CC-B AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - RUTH BAO-RONG MAO CC-C SB 1546 (KNIGHT) - VETERANS HOME BOND FUNDS MOTION BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL that the Council approve the aforementioned items on the, Consent Calendar. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-A APPROVAL OF SECOND ADDENDUM TO 1999 ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY - MISSION DRIVE AND DE ADALENA STREET Councilman Taylor requested that this item be voted on separately by street. 1. APPROVAL OF SECOND ADDENDUM TO 1999 ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY-MISSION DRIVE MOTON BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the Council approve the Second Addendum to. the 1999 Engineering and Traffic Survey for Mission Drive. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 2. APPROVAL OF SECOND ADDENDUM TO 1999 ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY - DE ADALENA STREET CCMIN:8-8-00 Page #5 0 • Councilman Taylor explained that Marshall Avenue where it deadends at Savannah School is posted at 35 mph; Rio Hondo Boulevard in front of the school is posted 30 mph, as is n/s Ellis Lane. De Adalena between Ellis Lane and Rio Hondo, is posted at 25 mph, and according to the Prevailing Speed Measurement listed, the 10 mph pace (25-34) is 71%. Mr. Taylor continued that the recorded accident history lists only two accidents, both from careless driving and not because of speeding. Mr. Taylor stated that the 25 mph speed limit is not consist with what is posted on the other streets and that he recommends that De Adalena Street be posted at 30 mph. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Council approve posting De Adalenda Street from Rosemead Boulevard to Ellis Lane at 30 mph. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-D AWARD OF BID - CITY VEHICLES: 2001 FORD TAURUS, 2001 FORD RANGER REGULAR CAB, 2001 FORD RANGER SUPERCAB, AND 2001 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350, TO BOB WONDRIES FORD Councilman Bruesch asked how many vehicles are in the City's fleet, regarding AQMD compliance requirements. Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager, responded that the total is 15 and that the new vehicles are on the approved list. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL that the Council award the bid for the purchase of four (4) vehicles to Bob Wondries Ford in an amount of $73,192.53. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION A. APPROVAL OF WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY AMENDMENTS TO AB 2544 (CALDERON) Mayor Clark explained that this is a bill that would make changes to the enabling act of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority, of which she has served on that Board since 1992. Ms. Clark stated that the bill is still being worked on and Senator Solis made changes that are unacceptable to the author. The Committee approved Senator Solis' changes with the caveat that the author, proponents and opponents meet next week to work out details of what would be satisfactory. Ms. Clark continued that the legislature will only be in session until the end of August, and it the bills do no get out, they are dead. Frank Tripepi, City Manager, suggested that due to time constraints and complexity of this bill, the Council give Mayor Clark, on behalf of the Council, an open-ended authorization to instruct the City's lobbyist to work in support of this bill if the amendments are satisfactory and everyone comes to an agreement, including the Water Quality Board. If there is no consensus and there cannot be an agreement, then Mayor Clark be authorized to instruct the City's lobbyist to work in opposition of this bill. CCMIN:8-8-00 Page #6 0 0 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the Council authorize Mayor Clark, on behalf of the Council, an open-ended authorization to instruct the City's lobbyist work in support of this bill if the amendments are satisfactory and an agreement is reached. If there is no consensus and no agreement, then instruct the City's lobbyist to work in opposition of the bill. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. VI. STATUS REPORTS - None VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS Councilman Bruesch reported that at the SCAG meeting he attended last Thursday, there was a move by Riverside County to change their Regional Housing Needs Assessment numbers. Mr. Bruesch stated that cities such as Rosemead have fought their battles regarding this issue resulting in Rosemead having to build 776 units in the next twenty years, of which 42% has to be low to very low income housing. Mr. Bruesch stated that cities received a letter from the State indicating that the housing numbers received from SCAG will be the actual numbers. Mr. Bruesch concluded that Rosemead is in good shape compliance wise as the City is moving forward with the senior housing project and other projects. 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 8:40 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2000, at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: City` Clerk APPROVED: 32& CeA,,,IC MAYORO CCMIN:8.8.00 Page w7