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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL DATE IZ_:.d'ef
SEPTEMBER 27, 1988
BY
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead city council was called to
order by Mayor Bruesch at 8:09 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman DeCocker.
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Garth Hyde of the Church
of the Nazarene.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen DeCocker, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem McDonald,
and Mayor Bruesch
Absent: Councilman Imperial (Recovering from the effects of a
recent accident.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 13, 1988 - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Bruesch asked that "The Mayor directed staff to obtain
information on various forms of senior housing, including rent
subsidies for trailer owners, for presentation at a future study
session." be added to Page #2, after the 8th paragraph. There being
no objection, this was so ordered.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 13, 1988, be
approved as amended. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS
A Proclamation naming the week of October 2, 1988 through October
8, 1988, as NATIONAL EMPLOY THE HANDICAPPED WEEK" was presented to
Dr. Tucker, representing the West San Gabriel Valley Mayors'
Committee for Employment of the Handicapped.
Dr. Tucker expressed appreciation for the Council's support of
this organization and its efforts on behalf of-handicapped citizens.
A Proclamation was mailed naming September 29, 1988, as "HIRE THE
OLDER WORKER DAY."
A Resolution was presented to John Steelesmith, Area Manager for
Southern California Edison Company, honoring his service to the City
of Rosemead.
Mr. Steelesmith thanked the Council and expressed his gratitude
for this honor.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
A. Marie Hill, 3721 Rosemead Blvd., thanked the Council for the
prompt service by the emergency services in the City.
Mayor Bruesch read from a letter from the Safe Care class,
thanking the Council for the free-swim program recently implemented.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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III.LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 88-47 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$374,772.23 NUMBERED 01121-01143 AND 22636 THROUGH 22745
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that Resolution No. 88-47 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 88-48 - APPLICATION FOR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS
UNDER SB 821
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-48
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 COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
Resolution no. 88-48 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
It was clarified for Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, that these
funds are generally used for sidewalks near schools,:
C. ORDINANCE NO. 632 - ADOPTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY ANIMAL
CARE AND CONTROL REGULATIONS RELATING TO DANGEROUS DOGS -
INTRODUCE
The following ordinance was presented to the council for
introduction:
ORDINANCE NO. 632
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ADOPTING LOS ANGELES COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL AND CARE
REGULATIONS RELATING TO DANGEROUS DOGS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
ordinance No. 632 be introduced by title only, and reading in full be
waived. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, asked that dogs that are a
nuisance be included in this ordinance.
It was explained that nuisances are already covered in the
Rosemead Municipal Code.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-A SPEED CONTROLS ON RAMONA BOULEVARD
CC-B CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - J.E.G. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Recommendation: Rejection
CC-C PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON DELTA AVENUE AT GARVEY AVENUE
CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND ANNUAL ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PLANNING CONFERENCE IN PALM SPRINGS - NOVEMBER 17-19, 1988
CC-E CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - CECILO ORNELAS
Recommendation: Rejection
CC-F ENGINEERING PROPOSAL - 1988 CITY WIDE SPEED ZONE SURVEY
CC-G APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 19584 - 7540 GARVEY AVENUE
CC-H ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT - STEVENS AVENUE (EMERSON
PLACE/HELLMAN AVENUE) AND ARTSON STREET (LAFAYETTE
STREET/ECKHART AVENUE) TO FECIT STRATA CONSTRUCTION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $225,309.50
CC-I PROPOSED POOL FEES
Councilman Taylor requested a memo on item CC-B, the claim by
J.E.G. Construction, regarding the contract the City had with the
construction company with respect to the hold-harmless agreement and
explaining just where the liability lies.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD
that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote
resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The mayor declared said motion duly carried I and'so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION
A. DISCUSSION OF NEWSLETTER
Robert Kress, City Attorney, reiterated the position that a
newsletter could conform to the requirements of Proposition 73 if no
names or pictures of elected officials are contained in the body.
The names may be used only as part of a letterhead or in a return
address type of situation.
Councilman DeCocker expressed the opinion that the Council needs
to decide if it wishes to continue with a newsletter that excludes
names and pictures of its members. Mr. DeCocker suggested such a
newsletter could be done in-house by members of staff rather than
using a public relations firm.
Councilman McDonald stated that the City of E1 Monte is
continuing to publish its newsletter under the new guidelines
established by the passage of Proposition 73 regarding regulations of
mass mailings by public entities and added it appears to be
successful as a source for community information.
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After further discussion it was MOVED BY MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the city continue with the
newsletter currently contracted for until the budget year expires on
June 30, 1989, at which time the Council may reconsider its position
on the future of the newsletter. Vote resulted:
Yes: Decocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Mayor Bruesch asked about the development of the public access
channel provided by the cable television company.
Councilman Taylor requested that this subject be a.future agenda
item including the figures on the number of homes with cable and the
percentage of those homes that would be watching the access channel.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that anyone wishing to
use the channel merely needs to meet with Choice Television; arrange
for use of the channel; and they do not need the Council's approval.
Mayor Bruesch stated that he had been contacted by a group
wishing to use the channel and staff was directed to inform this
group of the procedures to acquire access to the community channel.
B. JOINT MEETING/GARVEY SCHOOL BOARD AND ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
After some discussion, it was recommended that this meeting be
postponed to a future date and staff was directed to arrange a
"get-acquainted" meeting with the Council and the Garvey and Rosemead
School District Boardmembers and both superintendents.
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD
1. Reported that the cities of
studying a proposal that would a locate a
Azusa and the 605 Freeway. If this comes
increased usage of Rosemead Boulevard by
from that facility. Mr. McDonald stated
informed of the developments.
B. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
E1 Monte and Arcadia are
dump facility near Lower
to fruition there would be
dump trucks going to and
he would keep Rosemead
1. Asked for a report on the next agenda of the properties
that are being considered for the Chamber of Commerce building.
C. MAYOR BRUESCH
1. Requested a study session to consider the consequences
of possible increases in trash collection fees and the City's subsidy
thereof.
VIII.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Leroy and Cleo Young, 7533 E. Garvey Avenue, asked for an
explanation of the ownership and status of an alley and/or storm
drain easement adjacent to their property.
Councilman Taylor requested staff to research this situation and
prepare a report in explanation of the problem.
Mayor Bruesch asked to have this presented as a future agenda
item.
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B. Bonnie Culbertson, representing the Rosemead Chamber of
Commerce, reported that the Chamber Business Directory has been
mailed to all the residents. Ms. Culbertson also stated that the
Chamber is working with the Rosemead Independent to encourage
increased advertising by the Rosemead merchants.
Mayor Bruesch noted that Ms. Fabela is the newest member of the
Garvey School District Board.
C. Toni Fabela, 3055 N. Prospect Avenue, expressed her
appreciation to the council for the quality of the improvements that
were made to Prospect Avenue. Ms. Fabela also reported a problem
with a large moving van parking on Prospect Avenue.
D. Margaret Clark, 3109 N. Prospect Avenue, concurred with Ms.
Fabela on the improvements made to Prospect Avenue.
E. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, reported a slow response
time by the Temple Station deputies when he called to report a noise
violation. Mr. Nunez also reported that cans full of grease or oil
were in back of 7808 Garvey Avenue.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, introduced Sergeant Gordon Carn,
the new Team Leader with the Temple Station Sheriff's Department, who
is replacing Sergeant Jim Whitten.
Mr. Tripepi also announced that Katie Pitcher, Administrative
Aide, will be leaving the City of Rosemead to accept a position with
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. The next regular meeting is
scheduled for October 11, 1988 at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
2LLC GUGZ/
ty Clerk
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