CC - 04-22-97MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 22, 1997
CITY OF S !,OS EAD
DATE 7
BY
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern
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 Bruesch
Church
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Dennis Alexanderof the Rosemead Nazarene
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, and Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch
Absent: Mayor Imperial (excused)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 25, 1997 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 25, 1997, be approved as
submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch
No:
None
Absent:
Imperial
Abstain:
None
The Mayor Pro Tem declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 11, 1997 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 11, 1997, be approved as
submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch
No:
None
Absent:
Imperial
Abstain:
None
The Mayor Pro Tem declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS: None
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
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IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-A REQUEST FOR GREEN CURB ON GARVEY AVENUE EAST OF
DEQUINE AVENUE
CC-13 REAUTHORIZATION OF AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES FOR GANG ALTERNATIVE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM
(GAPP)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMEER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Council approve the aforementioned items. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark
No:
None
Absent:
Imperial
Abstain:
None
The Mayor Pro Tern declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Trina Panaqua, 7444 Garvey Avenue, Rosemead, of Garvey Equipment Company,
requested to speak on item IV. CC-A. Ms. Panaqua stated that their businesses along Garvey
Avenue continues to be negatively impacted by the Alhambra Adult Education Center students
parking in front of their establishments. Ms. Panaqua stated that with the Council's approval of
the green curb, it now limits their customers' parking to 20 minutes, which is unfair to their
customers and is not a correct usage of the school's Conditional Use Permit regarding parking.
That even though the business owners had petitioned changing the existing 2 hour restricted
parking to the 20 minute green curb, they thought that that was the only option available to them.
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the Conditional Use Permit requires the school to
provide parking, however, they cannot require students to park there if they don't want to.
Councilmember Clark suggested changing the existing "2 Hour Parking" to 1 hour as
students would be unlikely to park there if classes are one hour long.
Mr. Kwok Yeung, 7434 Garvey Avenue, Wienerschnitzel, did not agree to 1 hour parking
and favors 20 minutes'as it will allow his customers to come and go within that time.
Councilmember Clark stated that this item was just approved by Council, she would like
to make a motion to reconsider this issue.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
TAYLOR, that the Council reconsider item IV. CC-A: REQUEST FOR GREEN CURB ON
GARVEY AVENUE BETWEEN DEQUINE AVENUE AND LINDA AVENUE. Vote
resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark
No:
None
Absent:
Imperial
Abstain:
None
The Mayor Pro Tern declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilmember Taylor requested clarification from Ms. Panaqua regarding her
letter/petition dated March 26th and asked if they are requesting a green "20 minute" restriction
and enforcement of the conditional use permit.
Ms. Panaqua responded that her letter requests a "20 minute" restriction or enforcement,
not both.
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Councilmember Taylor suggested that this item be deferred pending working toward a
solution to this problem.
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch stated that a meeting should be arranged between the four
businesses that signed the petition, school representatives and City staff to reach a common
solution regarding these parking issues.
Councilmember Taylor suggested placing a 1 hour parking sign in front of Garvey
Equipment and a 20 minute parking in front of the other businesses.
Ms. Panaqua, in responding to the suggestion of a meeting, stated that they have been
extremely patient for the past several months, but it is the City's responsibility to solve this
problem or challenge the school's usage of the conditional use permit.
Councilmember Taylor asked Ms. Panaqua and Mr. Yeung if they would be satisfied with
the placement of the aforementioned restricted parking signs. Both responded that they would be;
however, Ms. Panaqua added that she cannot speak for the other two businesses.
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch suggested again that Ms. Panaqua and the other business
owners meet with school representatives and City staff to resolve this matter.
Councilmember Clark asked that this item be deferred for two weeks to allow time for the
other businesses to reach an agreement regarding the restricted parking time as it would be very
difficult to enforce parking signs with differing time restrictions placed next to each other. Ms.
Clark stated that a 45 minute parking limit might be workable to all the businesses; however, they
need to meet to reach a mutual consensus as some of the business owners not present tonight may
be under the impression that the 20 minute parking restriction was the only option. Ms. Clark
continued that a 45 minute parking limit would prohibit students from parking in front of those
establishments.
Ms. Panaqua responded that anything over 30 minutes and less than 2 hours is workable.
Ms. Panaqua expressed her frustration during the past 8 months in dealing with this situation and
in attending Traffic Commission Meetings and the Council meeting tonight without any resolution
to these problems.
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch explained that enforcing the varied time restricted parking areas
would be a nightmare for the Deputies trying to differentiate where one restricted area leaves off
and the other starts.
Councilmember Taylor agreed that a consensus needs to be reached between the four
businesses as soon as possible and that decision be forwarded to staff to be placed on the next
agenda.
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch agreed also that a consensus needs to be reached that satisfies
everyone.
There being no objection, this item was deferred to May 13, 1997.
Richard Nichols, Executive Director, Rosemead Chamber, stated that he would be willing
to speak to Mr. Frank Cano, Principal of the Alhambra Adult Education Center, regarding these
concerns.
Someone from the audience remarked that the school has a "No Parking" sign posted at
the parking lot.
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III.
LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 97-15 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$845,005.77 NUMBERED 19715 THROUGH 19870.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that the Council adopt Resolution No. 97-15. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch
No:
None
Absent:
Imperial
Abstain:
None
The Mayor Pro Tern declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilmember Taylor requested an explanation for the Bankamericard charge of $227.44
for Election Expenses-Dinner Meeting and Rental Equipment for Polling Units.
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the dinner meeting charge was for dinner for
election workers at City Hall on election night.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 97-16 - APPLICATION FOR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS
UNDER SB 821
The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 97-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR PEDESTRIAN
FUNDS UNDER SB 821 AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ITS
PEDESTRIAN PLAN
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that the Council adopt Resolution No. 97-16. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark
No:
None
Absent:
Imperial
Abstain:
None
The Mayor Pro Tern declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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CC-C RENEWAL OF ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
Councilmember Taylor stated that he intends to vote No on this item as he continues to
have problems with Animal Control.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Council renew the agreement providing for animal control services from July
1, 1997 to June 30, 2002. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark
No:
Taylor
Absent:
Imperial
Abstain:
None
The Mayor Pro Tern declared said motion duly carved and so ordered.
VERBATIM DIALOGUE STARTS:
COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR: Mr. Mayor, I would like my comments in the Minutes
verbatim. Mr. Tripepi, you were out to my house approximately four to six months ago and you,
yourself, captured a dog out there. Is that about the time?
FRANK TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGER: I would say about four to six months.
TAYLOR: There's been two red Chow's and maybe we talked at that time about it, but those
same dogs have been running the streets since that time. And, I could call in here and say, "Mr.
Tripepi, I want preferential treatment, those dogs are still out here." I haven't done that. But, I
did ask last summer, a year ago, for a report of the Temple City ...you were going to meet with the
City Manager about what their cost for their... they have their own animal control officer.
TRIPEPI: Correct. He provided us with a budget on that and we wrote, I believe, a staff report.
It wasn't on the agenda, but I believe the information was given.
TAYLOR: I don't recall ever seeing it, I've been waiting for it. So, if you have one, give it to me
and it's besides the point, but I said I was going to vote No on this contract for those reasons.
The dogs are still out there and I have to admit, when you did call them, they went out there for
four or five nights, they did patrol that area, but I'll be honest with you, I cannot say in that time
frame that I have seen animal control more than one time since then. That's my personal
observation and I'm not happy with it for that reason.
MAYOR BRUESCH: Thank you, Mr. Taylor.
VERBATIM DIALOGUE ENDS.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None
A. PRELIMINARY VALLEY BOULEVARD TREE PLANTING CONCEPTS
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch requested that this item be deferred to the next meeting as the
City of El Monte will be applying for funds for a design grant to develop a concept for their
portion of Rosemead Boulevard.
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Councilmember Clark agreed with Mr. Bruesch. Mrs. Clark stated that she is not in favor
of using palm trees and related a problem that the City of Beverly Hills is experiencing with their
palm trees dropping their crowns and that the root systems of the trees may not enable them to
withstand high winds. Ms. Clark added that she would prefer to keep the eucalyptus trees that
have not destroyed the sidewalks and to intersperse them with the sweetshade streets and to keep
the trees trimmed so that they do not block the business signs.
Councilmember Vasquez stated that he was concerned also with trees blocking the
business signs.
There being no objection, this item was deferred to May 13, 1997
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. AUTHORIZATION TO RECRUIT FOR UNSCHEDULED TRAFFIC
COMMISSION VACANCY
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Council approve the placement of ads in the City's Resource Newsletter and
the Chamber's monthly newsletter. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark
No:
None
Absent:
Imperial
Abstain:
None
The Mayor Pro Tem declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER RUIZ FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO
THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
C. REQUEST FROM COMMISSION ORTIZ FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Council approve the reappointments of Mr. Ruiz and Mr. Ortiz to their
respective commissions. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark
No:
None
Absent:
Imperial
Abstain:
None
The Mayor Pro Tern declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
E. COUNCILMEMBER CLARK
Requested background information on a recent citing of juveniles by Sheriffs Deputies.
Mr. Tripepi responded that the Sheriffs Team were driving by the Ingleside Hospital, where
residents had been complaining about the youths hanging around the neighborhood during school
hours, and noticed a group of kids congregating in the front area of a house. Mr. Tripepi
confirmed that the youths were under age and were skipping school.
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F. MAYOR BRUESCH
Thanked staff and complimented them on the success of the 4th Annual Youth Service
Award Night and that over 200 people were in attendance.
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
p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 1997, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
City Cle'rk
APPROVED:
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