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CC - Minutes 02-24-04MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 24, 2004 NOT C),_ /21-/AL UN-rP- ADOPTED BY THE ROSEMEAD -CITY COUNCIL The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Vasquez 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 Councilman Taylor The Invocation was delivered by Mayor Pro Tern Clark ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmembers Alarcon, Imperial, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem Clark, and Mayor Vasquez Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 10, 2004 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council held on February 10, 2004, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted: Yes: Alarcon, Clark, Imperial, Taylor, 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 Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, reported that the street lights are on during the day at Marshall and Rosemead; a street sign is down at Garvey and Ivar; and, the traffic signal lights are out at San Gabriel and Garvey. Lt. Wallace, Temple Station, replied that an auto accident occurred at that intersection of San Gabriel and Garvey earlier and that the traffic light outage has been reported. Councilman Imperial recognized John Steelesmith, Region Manager for SC Edison, Chief Dan Scott from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and Desiree Lee, Rosemead Librarian. CCM1N:2-24-04 Page H I H. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None M. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-07 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $252,917.78 NUMBERED 44188 THROUGH 44308 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2004-07. Vote resulted: Yes: Alarc6n, Clark, Imperial, Taylor, Vasquez No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-A RESOLUTION NO. 2004-08 - ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSMEAD SUPPORTING AB 712 (LW) THAT PROVIDES REPRESENTATION ON THE GOLD LINE CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE CITIES ALONG THE GOLD LINE CORRIDOR - PHASE H CC-B RESOLUTION NO. 2004-09 - ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING THE LOCAL TAXPAYERS AND PUBLIC SAFETY PROTECTION ACT CC-C PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROJECT ON VARIOUS CITY STREETS CC-D REQUEST FOR "DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION" SIGN AND/OR "KEEP CLEAR" MARKINGS AT WALNUT GROVE AND NORWOOD PLACE CCMIN:2-24-04 Page #2 CC-E EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH PEEK TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE, INC. FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN ALARCON that the Council approve the aforementioned items on the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted: Yes: Alarcon, Clark, Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION A. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER EDWARD QUINTANILLA FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION B. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER DUC LOI FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Council reappointment Commissioners Quintanilla and Loi to their respective Commissions. Vote resulted: Yes: Alarcon, Clark, Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER AT ZAPOPAN PARK Juan Nunez, 2704 Del Mar, Rosemead, stated that relocating the Sheriffs public safety unit from Garvey Park to Zapopan Park will result in more gang activity at Garvey Park. Mr. Nunez asked what modifications would be needed to Zapopan to house the Sheriffs unit. Mayor Pro Tem Clark asked about the feasibility of leaving a small component of Sheriffs at Garvey Park, mainly for law enforcement presence. Bill Crowe, City Manager, replied that the move to Zapopan would involve the law enforcement techician, STAR Team Deputies, and GAPP officer. CCMIN:2-24-04 Page 0 Mayor Pro Tern Clark asked if it would be feasible to have one of them remain at Garvey Park in order to have a law enforcement presence there. Bill Crowe, City Manager, replied that the Sheriffs Department does not recommend leaving personnel there. Councilman Taylor stated that his biggest concern is that a law enforcement presence be established at Garvey Park because of the large number of young children in and around the park. Mr. Taylor stated that he understands the need to move the operations over to Zapopan Center because of the problems occurring in that area, but once the daily presence is removed from Garvey Park, he is afraid the gang activity will increase again. Mr. Nunez remarked that the trailer and building at Garvey Park used to be vandalized or graffitied continuously. However, that has ceased with the Sheriffs there. Mr. Nunez stated that the usage of the tennis courts has increased at night. Lt. Wayne Wallace, Temple Station, stated that many years ago there was a need to establish a Sheriffs presence at Garvey Park due to gang activities. Over the years there has been a huge decline of that type of activity, and the park is now patronized by the community. Lt. Wallace continued that there are no longer the gang issues that they once had, and it would be much more feasible for the community if they established a presence at Zapopan Park. Lt. Wallace stated that the facilities at Zapopan Park are much more user friendly than at Garvey Park. Councilman Taylor stated that he can see the value of both sides, but the Garvey Park area has been secured, and has a lot more children utilizing the park than would use Zapopan. Mr. Taylor asked how many children's programs are at Garvey Park. Michael Burbank, Director of Parks and Recreation, replied that there are many City recreation programs involving hundreds of children. However, there are no longer any organized sports programs such as Little League or soccer. Councilman Imperial stated that the Sheriffs presence has aided in cleaning up the drinking problem at Garvey Park. Mr. Burbank stated that the patrols that the Sheriffs established were viable in curtailing gang activity, as the Sheriffs do not have staff at the park on an on-going basis. Mayor Pro Tem Clark confirmed that the Sheriffs will continue to patrol Garvey Park. Lt. Wallace stated that Garvey Park will continue to be patrolled to insure the safety of its patrons. Lt. Wallace pointed out that currently the Sheriffs come and go quickly at the Garvey Park station. However, at Zapopan Center, the homicide and explosive units, and Deputies from the major crime units and others could use the facility as needed. Lt. Wallace continued that the CCMIN:2-24-04 Page #4 continual usage would enhance police presence in that area of town, and added that the Zapopan location is much more visible than the Garvey Park area. Mayor Pro Tern Clark asked if once the Council approved the move to Zapopan, and if conditions at Garvey Park worsen, could a police presence be moved back there? Lt. Wallace stated that resources can be pulled back and reallocated to Garvey Park should the need arise. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Council direct staff to proceed with retaining an architect to develop plans and specifications for tenant improvements and identify project funding sources. Vote resulted: Yes: Alarcon, Clark, Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Alarcon asked if the Deputies have a specific radius that they patrol? Lt. Wallace replied that the Deputies are confined within the City, but not to a specific radius. D. ACQUISITION OF CARNIVAL RIDE VENDOR FOR THE CITIY'S ANNIVERSARY AND 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION 2004 Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, stated that the according to financial figures on the staff report, the City lost $10,712. Mr. Nunez continued that this does not sound like a winning situation. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Council approve a three day carnival, appropriate $8,823.00 from the City's appropriated reserves and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement with Blash Shows. Vote resulted: Yes: Alarcon, Clark, Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CCMIN:2-24-04 Page s5 VI. STATUS REPORTS - None VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS Councilman Imperial stated that he had distributed information to the Council earlier tonight regarding Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Programs in Los Angeles County. Councilman Imperial expressed his concern over the proliferation of the ADHC centers in the area and the amount of money charged per day from the participants they serve. Supervisor Yaroslavsky had requested that the Director of Health Services prepare a report addressing the status of the County's Adult Day Health Care Planning Council and ADHC programs operated throughout the County. The report described the magnitude of Medi-Cal dollars going into those programs, and indicates that there is little sense regarding the location of the ADHC centers, and that the areas served are not always those with the greatest need. Councilman Imperial requested that this item be placed on an upcoming agenda, and that the Council join the County of Los Angeles in sending letters to the Governor and Legislative leadership urging that, as part of the State budget process and Medi-Cal reform efforts, the Administration and Legislature review the ADHC Program administration, regulations, and financing. 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 8:25 p.m., in memory of Los Angeles Police Department Officer Richardo Lizaragga, killed in the line of duty, and in memory of Pete Weber, former Rolling Hills Estates Mayor and Councilmember. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: City Clerk MAYOR CCMIN:2-24-04 Page #6