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CC - 04-14-98APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL APRIL 14, 1998 CITY O Id SLaIEAD DATE BY The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Bruesch at 8:05 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 Vasquez The Invocation was delivered by Councilmember Clark ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmembers Clark, Imperial, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez, and Mayor Bruesch Absent: Councilmember Taylor - excused APPROVAL OF MINUTES: - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 14, 1998, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial No: None Absent: Taylor Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. PRESENTATIONS: A plaque and gavel from the Council was presented to Councilmember Imperial for his tenure as Mayor this past year. A special commemorative plaque was presented to Frank Tripepi, City Manager, for 25 years of continuous service to the City. Mr. Tripepi thanked Council and staff for their excellent support and dedication. I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Mary Jo Maxwell, Executive Director, Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, announced that the upcoming multi-chamber mixer will feature the "Phantom" held at the Southern California Music Theater on May 7, 1998. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of the public hearing was presented by the City Attorney. /A. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME ALLOCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 (CONT.) Frank Tripepi, City Manager, presented the staff report. CC 4-14-1998 Page #I • • The Mayor opened the public hearing for those wishing to speak on this item. Gloria Gill, West San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion, requested that the City not reduce last year's allocation of $48,000 by another $5,000 or $6,000. Ms. Gill distributed to Council a summary of their services and explained that some of these services could not continue with a further reduction in funding. Mayor Bruesch explained the allocation process and in fairness to other groups did not see where the additional funding could be taken from. Councilmember Imperial stated that all the organizations that service Rosemead do an outstanding job and it would not be fair to single one agency out. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL that Council approve the City's proposed CDBG and HOME program and the projected use of funds for Fiscal Year 1998-1999, and authorize staff to include this in the Annual Funding Plan. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: Taylor Abstain: Bruesch The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Bruesch explained that his abstention is because he serves on the Board of Directors for the West San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion: HI. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 98-10 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 98-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $457,455.58 NUMBERED THROUGH 23068 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-10. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial No: None Absent: Taylor Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. ORDINANCE NO. 785 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SETTING CITY COUNCIL SALARIES - INTRODUCE The following Ordinance was introduced to the Council. CC 4-14-1998 Page N2 • ORDINANCE NO. 785 A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SETTING CITY COUNCIL SALARIES MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL that the Council waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 785. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: Taylor Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. RESOLUTION NO. 98-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING ITS INTENT TO VACATE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN HELLMAN AND HERSHEY AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED VACATION Robert Kress, City Attorney, explained the staff report. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL that the Council approve a Public Hearing on the proposed vacation. The motion was not seconded. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY MAYOR BRUESCH that the Council abandon vacation proceedings based upon the Planning Commission's determination that the vacation is not in conformity with the City's General Plan Circulation Element. Before vote could result more discussion ensued. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, stated that he is against this vacation as emergency vehicles would not have access to that area. Norman Wong, 565 Jade Tree Drive, Monterey Park, representing the Chinese Church for Christ, the applicant, explained that because of the configuration of the two buildings at that site (one on either side of the alley), it is not possible to fence them off to make it safe for their congregation. Mr. Wong cited incidents of people wandering in the alley trying to open their doors and safety concerns as the Seminary doors open onto the alley exposing their members to passing traffic. Mr. Wong stated that their parking lot has been used as a dumping ground and appealed for help from the City. Mr. Wong explained that the fencing plans include gates with keys that can be provided to the Fire and Sheriffs Departments to enable them to open the lock boxes to gain access to the alley and pass on through. Councilmember Clark explained that this is a difficult decision that the Council has to make and that her major concern is that the businesses to the north will be cut off from access of emergency vehicles. Ms. Clark inquired about the feasibility of fencing around both buildings. Mr. Wong responded that that would be physically impossible for use of the parking lot. Peter Lyons, Planning Director, stated that the buildings can be secured without vacation of the alley with the loss of one or two parking spaces. Mr. Wong stated that the two buildings need to be integrated and having locked gates between the buildings would be cumbersome and impractical for daily use. CC 4-14-1998 Page #3 7 • The Mayor asked for a show of hands in the audience for the following: Those in favor of the vacation - approximately 12; those with hands up if they are members of the church - approximately 10; and, those that are residents of Rosemead - approximately 3. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, stated that the church owners were aware of the physical limitations of the property when they purchased it about 10 years ago. Councilmember Imperial confirmed that the Sheriffs or emergency vehicles would not be able to access the alley should vacation occur; however, emergency vehicles and the Sheriffs would still be able to patrol or utilize the front of the businesses. Mr. Imperial questioned how would emergencies be handled if the alley was not there, and is the concern for the effect on businesses or for the property owner in dealing with traffic, sometimes fast traffic, going through the alley. Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez stated that he is also concerned with emergency vehicles and for the safety of law enforcement personnel should the alley be vacated. Councilmember Clark stated again that this is a difficult decision; however, she is concerned with the safety of the Sheriff Deputies and for the people that live in that area. Ms. Clark continued that the drug dealing problem may be exacerbated if the alley was vacated, and that no vehicle access would be available for the people that routinely use the alley now. Ms. Clark stated that she regrets that she has to vote against this vacation. Mayor Bruesch called for the vote. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark No: Imperial Absent: Taylor Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Bruesch stated for the record that he voted Yes as he has observed previous partial vacations of alleys which have turned into eyesores and have become a haven for crime and drugs. Councilmember Imperial stated that he voted No as he feels this decision is not a fair one, that a gate across the alley would still enable emergency vehicles gain access, and that he would not want that alley in his backyard in its present condition. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM AGAINST CITY FROM JANET PUI-HING CHU CC-B REQUEST FOR RED CURB IN THE VICINITY OF STEVENS AVENUE AND HELLMAN AVENUE CC-C ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DEED FOR STREET DEDICATION AT 3369 BURTON AVENUE CC-D APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS FOR VALLEY BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS CC-E EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT FOR SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES CC 4-14-1998 Page 44 • CC-F AWARD OF BID - REPLACEMENT OF PARKING CONTROL VEHICLES CC-G APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH LUNCH PROGRAM CC-H AB 2194 (WASHINGTON) - RETENTION OF $1 MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY FEE -SUPPORT CC-I COMPLETION OF SCHEMATIC DESIGN - GARVEY PARK CLUBHOUSE MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: Taylor Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None V1. STATUS REPORTS - None VH. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. MAYOR'S COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS FOR 1998-99 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that the Council approve the appointments. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: Taylor Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER QUINTANILLA FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that the Council approve the reappointment of Commissioner Quintanilla. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: Taylor Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC 4-14-1998 Page H5 0 • C. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER LOI FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that the Council approve the reappointment of Commissioner Loi. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: Taylor Abstain: None . The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 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 8:55 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 1998, at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: City Clerk CC 4-14-1998 Page #6 APPROVED: