CC - 06-13-89APPROVED
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY/.. OF RO0 i EAD
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL DATF h
JUNE 13, 1989 BY
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to
order by Mayor McDonald at 8:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Bruesch.
The Invocation was delivered by chaplain Marge Lester of the
California Christian Home.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen Bruesch, DeCocker, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem
Imperial, and Mayor McDonald
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 13, 1989 - ADJOURNED MEETING
Councilman Bruesch asked that an addition be made to Page #2, the
paragraph as follows "...paying a professional photographer if that
service was not being fully utilized." MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR,
SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that the Minutes of the Adjourned
Meeting of May 13, 1989, be approved as amended. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Imperial
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem Imperial abstained because he had been hospitalized
at the time of that meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 23, 1989 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 23, 1989, be approved as
submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, McDonald, Bruesch
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Taylor, Imperial
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor abstained because an illness prevented his
attendance at that meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Imperial abstained because he had been hospitalized
at the time of that meeting.
PRESENTATIONS-
A Proclamation honoring Reverend Paul Bengtson for years of
community service was presented by the Council.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Sandra Kersey, Los Angeles County Rosemead Branch Librarian,
explained that the Rosemead Library will be closed on Thursdays for
the rest of the year to facilitate its conversion to an automated
circulation system. The City will be kept informed as to any other
closures that may be needed to complete this project.
Mayor McDonald requested this information be placed in the next
City newsletter.
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B. Terry DeWolf, Vice-President of the San Gabriel Valley Chapter
of the Alliance for the Mentally Ill, informed the Council of the
policy the new owners of Ingleside Hospital have begun since the
change to a for-profit institution. Mr. DeWolf asked that the City
send letters to the Director of Mental Health and Supervisors Edelman
and Schabarum requesting the reallocation of funds that have been
removed from the mental health budget.
Mayor McDonald stated that the Council is aware of the new status
of the hospital and will monitor the situation there.
Councilman Bruesch requested that staff determine the number of
Rosemead residents currently being served by Ingleside Hospital.
C. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, asked about the result of the
meeting between the Council and the Chamber of Commerce and problems
that are being encountered by cable television subscribers.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. A PUBLIC HEARING TO FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING PROTESTS
RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF LIENS ON REAL PROPERTY FOR
DELINQUENT RUBBISH COLLECTION CHARGES
.The public hearing was opened and there being no one wishing to
speak, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL that
staff be directed to take the necessary steps to place liens on those
properties that have not paid by 5:00 p.m. on June 27, 1989. Vote
resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Bruesch requested a memo on the four largest delinquent
accounts; 3324 Del Mar Avenue, 2456 New Avenue, 2650 San Gabriel
Boulevard, and 3300 San Gabriel Boulevard.
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, asked for the definition of when
a bill becomes delinquent.
Mayor McDonald stated that a bill is considered to be delinquent
after 30 days.
B. A HEARING FOR DETERMINATION AS TO THE NECESSITY OF ACQUIRING
PROPERTY FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES AT 2602 WILLARD AVENUE
The hearing was opened and there being no one wishing to speak,
the hearing was closed.
The following resolution was presented to the council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN
OF A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 2602 WILLARD AVENUE,
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA FOR PUBLIC ROAD AND PUBLIC UTILITY
PURPOSES
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
Resolution No. 89-29 be adopted. Vote resulted:
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Yes: DeCocker,
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Bruesch clarified that this portion of property is used
to provide handicapped access at the corner.
III.LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 89-27 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $629,177.84
NUMBERED 24836-24875 AND 25203 THROUGH 25301
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that Resolution No. 89-27 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman DeCocker requested a memo from Beth Wyckoff in
explanation of the charges for some portrait photographs that were
taken.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 89-28 - AUTHORIZING COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS
OF THE PLANNING AND TRAFFIC COMMISSIONS
The following resolution was presented to the council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AUTHORIZING COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND
TRAFFIC COMMISSIONS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
Resolution No. 89-28 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Imperial requested that a joint meeting with the
Planning Commission be arranged to discuss policy.
Staff was directed to present a list of dates for consideration by
the Council.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-A, CC-B, CC-E, CC-L, CC-M, CC-N, AND CC-Q
REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION)
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CC-C APPROVAL OF ANNUAL CDBG REIMBURSABLE CONTRACT NO. 50552
CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR USE IN THE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
CC-F SUMMER YOUTH LUNCH PROGRAM
CC-G ACCEPTANCE OF STREET
- KELBURN AVENUE
CC-H ACCEPTANCE OF STREET EASEMENTS - FERN AVENUE (FALLING
LEAF/SAN GABRIEL), NEWMARK AVENUE (FALLING LEAF/PINE), AND
CHARLOTTE AVENUE (GARVEY/SOUTH END)
CC-I ACCEPTANCE OF WORK - VIETNAM VETERANS' MEMORIAL
CC-J ACCEPTANCE OF STREET EASEMENTS - NEWMARK AVENUE
CC-K CITY MANAGER VACATION REQUEST - JUNE 19, 1989 THROUGH JULY
5, 1989
CC-0 1989 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MAYORS AND COUNCILMEMBERS
EXECUTIVE FORUM, JULY 26-28, 1989, MONTEREY
CC-P AB 1456 (Epple) - OPPOSING GANG RELATED CRIMES
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that the foregoing items on the Consent calendar be approved. Vote
resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-A AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CDBG PROGRAM
After some discussion regarding administrative costs and automatic
increases, this item was deferred to the next regular meeting on June
27, 1989, to.fully explain the amounts being charged.
CC-B COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR
SAN GABRIEL BRIDGE WIDENING
Jim Flournoy, 8655 Landis View Lane, stated that he not been
notified that this item would be on the Agenda in order to have his
input considered before a decision is rendered.
This item was deferred to the next regular meeting of June 27,
1989, with a list of the meetings at which this item had been
discussed.
CC-E APPROVAL OF ANNUAL CDBG REIMBURSABLE CONTRACT NO. 40680
This item was removed in error.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL
that this contract be approved. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-L AB 2233 (Polanco) - OPPOSING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
Councilman Taylor stated that he was in favor of the intent of
this bill but disagreed with the provision defining violation as a
public offense rather than a felony.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the
Council support this bill with the inclusion that offenders would be
guilty of a felony and not a public offense and that an explanation be
requested from the bill's author as to why films rated by the Motion
Picture Association of America would be exempt from its provisions.
Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Imperial
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem Imperial requested the following verbatim remarks
for the record.
IMPERIAL: Let the minutes show, verbatim, my reasons for abstaining
from this because I don't think this bill goes far enough. If we were
voting on the intent, I could vote for it. We are not voting on the
intent, we are voting on this bill and as far as I'm concerned it's
watered down, and verbatim, it's the same garbage we've been getting
from Sacramento. Thank you.
CC-M AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL NEW CARPET IN CITY HALL
Councilman Taylor requested assurance that the new carpeting would
not be in conflict when City Hall is remodeled.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that none of the areas
being recarpeted would be redone if City Hall is enlarged.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
the council award the bid for carpeting to J & M Carpet Company in the
amount of $20,282.00 and appropriate the necessary funds. Vote
resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-N ACCEPTANCE OF WORK - STEVENS AVENUE (EMERSON/HELLMAN) AND
ARTSON STREET (LAFAYETTE/ECKHART)
Mayor McDonald requested that, in future when a project is running
over budget, the Council be made aware before the item is presented
for acceptance.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that staff would prepare a
memo in future advising the Council of any overruns and the amounts
thereof.
MOTION BY MAYOR McDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the
Council accept the project; authorize the recordation of the Notice of
Completion by the City Clerk; and authorize the release of the 10
percent retention payment 35 days after the recorded date of the
Notice of Completion. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-Q APPROVAL OF NEWSLETTER AND CALENDAR SCHEDULE
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Councilman DeCocker requested clarification of the dates listed
for the Rough Paste-up and the Final Paste-up.
Beth Wyckoff, Wyckoff Associates, verified that those dates were
correct.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the
schedule be approved. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
A five-minute recess was called at 9:35 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened accordingly.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION
A. TREE REMOVAL - 8600-8800 OLNEY STREET
VERBATIM DIALOGUE FOLLOWS:
McDONALD: The next thing we have on the Agenda, number five, Matters
for Discussion and Action, is the tree removal on 8600-8800 Olney
Street. Being a citizen of Rosemead and living on that block, I'm
bringing the appeal to the City Council here for the rest of the
people on that street. Staff made an excellent evaluation of the
property sometime back, contacted all the folks on the street and gave
the alternative to have the street fixed and their trees out or the
street not fixed. The people handed in the survey and most people
reluctantly said if the street was going to be fixed maybe the tree
would be lost. It was in favor to get most of the trees out at the
time but subsequently as a group on that street, in a community
effort, we have discussed it and we would like to appeal to the City
and to my colleagues here to give you a different recommendation and
that recommendation would be to root-prune the trees on that street
and have all those people who would like to save their tree to have
their tree and also fix the street. This street is 39 years old-and
those trees are 39 years old. It's probably one of the most beautiful
streets in the City of Rosemead because these Ash trees provide such
nice cover down there and keeps the noise down from the freeway. It's
a nice street to live. If you go down the street, there are maybe 7
or 8 of the trees that have uprooted the street because when this
tract was first developed, the owners aggressively watered their lawns
and the roots stayed at the.surface instead of going deep down and
after 39 years uprooted part of the street.
IMPERIAL: Mr. Mayor, you sold me. I'd like to make that a motion.
MCDONALD: We have a motion on the floor and I'll second that that we
save the trees and allow the people to have the choice of keeping the
tree or having the tree removed. I understand there's a certain
amount of liability. We had experts out there on trees from Cal-Poly
and he said that there's a possibility that if you root-prune the
trees there is a possibility in a strong wind, or after a big rain,
they may fall over but these trees here are like icebergs. What you
see up on top is,only a small portion of the root portion.
BRUESCH: Point of information, Mr. Mayor. I certainly am in favor of
keeping the street trees. Are the ones that want to be saved the ones
that are causing the most problems or are the ones that want to be
saved causing the least problems?
McDONALD: There's a half a dozen or so that have really uprooted
there and we've got, I would say, 40 or 50 trees on the street and
those half dozen that have but we're only going to have to
root-prune down below where you can put in the plastic and the roots
go down forever. What you're doing is taking out a certain amount of
that strength on the tree in that several footage area.
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BRUESCH: Again, the ones who wish to keep their trees, are you saying
that we keep all the trees?
McDONALD: No. What I'm saying is we allow.... there are some people
that would like the tree out.
BRUESCH: Are those the worst ones, the ones that have uprooted
the...?
McDONALD: I'm not sure that they fall into that category.
TAYLOR: Mr. Mayor. Before we...
McDONALD: ....jump into any conclusion....
TAYLOR: Well, we did it in a meeting a while ago and then we got
information that we need to get clarified. I think there's a
situation here where we are now a known party to a potential
liability. If those homeowners will sign a waiver that the City will
not be held liable then I can vote for it, but otherwise, I know that
the insurance factor is that we've opened ourselves up..... these
people that you had, these landscape people, none of them will sign a
statement that by root-pruning these trees they will be safe. That's
the only hesitation I have. If the residents want the trees, fine.
But if we prune those roots and Ash trees don't get better, they get
worse, they don't stop growing, either.
McDONALD: They're going to root-prune them and they're going to put
the root barrier in there.
TAYLOR: That's not the idea. The moisture and the winds when they
come, that will happen. Five or ten years down the road it's going to
be a much worse problem but I'm in favor of leaving the trees as long
as the City's not held liable. That the City would not be held liable
for any wind or rain damage of the trees blowing over The
alternative and the general policy is and I'm sorry to say that and
all the other surrounding cities, Ash trees are the worst tree that
can be planted because of the surface roots. That's not your fault or
any of us. We just have a terrible liability problem that isn't
justified for the City to assume that for the strict convenience of
the residents. I sit on the Joint Insurance Authority for 53 cities
and we get sued for anything and everything. That's the honest truth.
We are now a known party that there is a potential liability here and
we're going to accept that and hold the City responsible for what I
consider a negligent act.
IMPERIAL: By this City saying that we go along with Greenpeace, is
that it?
BRUESCH: Tree people.
IMPERIAL: Whatever and we're going to plant trees wouldn't we be in
the same position by planting those trees? That it's a City program
and we're accepting liability?
TAYLOR: We have the responsibility to keep those trees in a safe
condition.
McDONALD: I'll accept that, gentlemen. I'll make the motion that we
accept anybody who would like to sign a waiver of liability for the
trees would get to keep their trees and we'll fix the street.
BRUESCH: I'll second that.
IMPERIAL: I didn't hear the motion.
McDONALD: That they'll sign a waiver.
BRUESCH: On this waiver, we're not only talking about wind and rain
damage, we're also talking about when there's a crease in the sidewalk
if someone trips over it, it's the City's responsibility. If there's
a crease in the pavement, a car strikes it and runs into a tree....
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McDONALD: That could happen at any time just on the regular street
and we'll accept that.
DeCOCKER: How large is a 15-gallon tree?
McDONALD: About the size of your thumb.
DeCOCKER: We might be able to put in a larger tree.
BRUESCH: A 25-gallon tree.
McDONALD: The cost goes up, immediately when you buy a tree. If you
get up to a 50-gallon or a 100-gallon or something....
TAYLOR: In all fairness, though, let's be impartial because it's your
street, we're talking about a $30 tree to a $300 - $400 tree, minimum
when you start getting into the boxed trees. We do have a list of
approved trees and we don't plant Ash trees.
BRUESCH: For $3 I can tell you a way to make sure that those surface
roots don't go to the surface.
TAYLOR: Don't open up a can of worms, is all I'm saying. When you
start putting $300 and $400 trees in.... never been done in the history
of the City.
McDONALD: I call for the question. We have a motion and a second
that.... the motion is that anyone on the street who would like to keep
the tree and would sign a waiver of liability would get to keep the
tree and.....
TAYLOR: Mr. Mayor. Again, I haven't seen the trees as such. What
about the general maintenance and repair of the streets themselves, as
a policy decision? How many of those trees are going to have be cut
down in your opinion?
FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGER: We have all of them coming out. They
all have either damaged the asphalt or have the potential of doing so
because they are an Ash tree.
McDONALD: But for 39 years the vast majority of the trees haven't
done that and the people are willing to take that chance It was
about 3 years ago that that was done.
TAYLOR: Can we defer this to the next meeting?
McDONALD: I'd prefer not to. The information that we have is all
we've got.
TAYLOR: I haven't got the staff report, as far as what you
recommended. Their recommendation is to take them out and replace
them. It's a tough situation. I like the trees, too.
McDONALD: If the people are willing to sign the waiver of liability I
think that would be the way to go.
TAYLOR: You have the option of going ahead and voting on it tonight
but I don't think I can.... I'm not going to say no to it, I will
abstain on it.
McDONALD: Mr. Bruesch, how do you feel about it?
BRUESCH: As long as the waiver of liability is there, I have no
qualms about it. I would like to suggest that those people that have
had past problems with Ash trees institute a deep-watering system.
For about $3 you can do it.
McDONALD: Mr. Imperial, how do you feel? Maybe I won't call for the
question.
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IMPERIAL: I feel like if the people want to keep their trees, they
ought to. I really don't feel that we should have a statement of
liability involved here unless that statement says for any new owners
because I think these folks aren't going to come to sue us for
something that we helped them to do. On the other hand, if we're
talking about new owners, we might have that kind of problem. As far
as the statement of liability from these folks, I have a problem with
that. I will vote for them to keep their trees, but I want the
minutes to show that I have a problem with the statement of
liability. You're talking about people that have been there for a
while. If we're talking new owners and we want to protect ourselves
from new owners, that's fine.
TAYLOR: Mr. Mayor. Mr. Imperial, with his.... I think this should be
in the minutes, verbatim.
MCDONALD: That would be fine. We have a call for the question.
Gentlemen, please vote.
Yes: DeCocker, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Taylor
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
END VERBATIM DIALOGUE
Gene Boyd, 3602 Earle Avenue, related a personal experience with
damages caused by trees.
VI. STATUS REPORTS
A. None
VII.MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. MODERN SERVICE CONTRACT ADJUSTMENT
This item is a request from Modern Service asking for a contract
adjustment to allow for an increase in tonnage over the estimates made
at the time the contract was granted.
Councilman Bruesch reiterated his position that a city-wide
recycling program must be started and the City can no longer subsidize
the careless habits of the constituency.
Councilman Imperial expressed opposition to this request stating
that a contract exists and must be honored.
Councilman Taylor did not believe that the population had
increased enough to support the percentage of tonnage increase.
Mayor McDonald stated this was an unforeseen increase and the
contractor should not have to assume the entire expense.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
the Council approve an additional amount of $47,100 to the 1989-90
budget to offset a portion of the increased tonnage fees. Before vote
could result Councilman Taylor stated his intention to vote "NO"
because of setting a precedent and allow other items to be reopened
and agreed with Mr. Imperial that a contract does exist and this now
becomes a reason to open up the contract for any issue.
IMPERIAL: Mr. Mayor. I want the record to show, verbatim, that I
intend to vote "NO" on this. I think we have a contract with these
folks. They didn't care when we've had a problem. On several
occasions they've said that we're going to get what we need and that's
it. We went to court and we've got that to prove it. I just think
that we're setting precedent. By doing this, we're telling any
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contractor we deal with, you can come back and open up and renegotiate
with us. As far as I'm concerned, I think if this council passes this
tonight, it's making one hell of a mistake, I'll tell you. I don't
think that's going to be the end of it. You're making one hell of a
mistake. To me, I'll go on record as saying, if you do this, this is
a gift of public funds. That's a fact and I don't intend to
(unintelligible) right there, I'll tell you right now.
END VERBATIM DIALOGUE
There being no further discussion, vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, McDonald, Bruesch
No: Taylor, Imperial
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Bruesch noted that if current levels continue, in two
years, the City trash subsidy will exceed $1 million per year.
Jim Donohoo, representing Modern Service, thanked the Council for
their consideration in this matter.
Councilman Bruesch requested a quarterly report on the tonnage and
route organization.
Mayor Pro Tem Imperial requested the City begin a program for
recycling and trash separation and the feasibility of beginning its
own trash collection company.
B. COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
1. Asked for a log of code enforcement activities with the
idea of adding an additional code enforcement position.
2. Asked for the progress being made on the western slope
of Walnut Grove Avenue.
3. Requested the Council to appeal a decision of the
Planning Commission in having granted a conditional use permit for the
Sea Food City Restaurant.
Councilman Imperial stated it would be unfair to single out a
single decision of the Planning Commission for consideration and
requested that City policy in regard to the granting of Alcoholic
Beverage Control licenses be examined.
Mayor McDonald suggested that examining the city's position on ABC
licenses could be one of the topics for discussion when the City meets
jointly with the Planning Commission.
Councilman Taylor stated the opinion that such an appeal should be
filed by the residents and not by the Council and not arbitrarily pick
on one business but reexamine the City's position on the granting of
these permits.
Mayor McDonald stated the appeal should be filed by a resident.
VIII.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Leroy Young, 7533 E. Garvey Avenue, asked about the appeal.
Mr. Young was directed to file his appeal before Thursday, June
15, 1989, at 5:00 p.m.
B. Bonnie Culbertson, representing the Chamber of Commerce,
reported that the sample "Discover Rosemead" banners are hanging in
the City Hall parking lot.
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C. Margaret Clark, 3109 N. Prospect Avenue, thanked the Council
for the salary increase granted to the Planning and Traffic
Commissions, asked the Council to prepare a Resolution of Protest to
be sent to the Bejing government to protest the recent treatment of
its students, and asked that two pieces of legislation, AB 1290 - Fair
Share Allocation and AB 2236 - Housing Programs, be placed on the next
agenda.
D. Cleo Young, 7533 E. Garvey Avenue, was opposed to the granting
of the CUP by the Planning Commission as previously discussed by
Councilman Bruesch.
E. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, requested that any waiver of
liability regarding the Olney Street trees should stay with the
property when it is sold.
F. Jim Flournoy, 8655 Landis View Lane, expressed appreciation
for the service from Modern Service and noted that some of the
surrounding cities are not so fortunate. Mr. Flournoy added that the
subsidy should be discontinued.
G. Mayor Pro Tem Imperial invited everyone to attend the
dedication of the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial on Saturday, June 24,
1989, at 11:00 a.m.
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 11:05 p.m. in the memory of those students in
China who lost their lives fighting for democracy. The next regular
meeting is scheduled for June 27, 1989, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Cam' ty Clerk
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