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CITY OF ROS MFAD
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DAT "
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
JULY 12, 1988 RS'
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 City
Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Imperial.
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Percy Ferguson of the
California Christian Home.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen DeCocker, Imperial, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem
McDonald, and Mayor Bruesch
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 21, 1988 - ADJOURNED MEETING
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of June 21, 1988, (Traffic
Commission Interview and Study Session with the Chamber of Commerce)
be approved. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial
Abstain: Taylor
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor stated that he had been unable to attend that
particular meeting and asked to be provided with the information
regarding the use of the Transient Occupancy Tax monies for the
construction of a Visitors Information Center. Mr. Taylor requested
that he be provided with a copy of the ballot measure as soon as
possible.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 28, 1988 - REGULAR MEETING
Councilman Taylor asked that the second to the last paragraph on
Page #5, have the reference to the granting of a 50% reduction in
swimming fees deleted.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 28; 1988 be approved
as amended. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial
No: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
A. Helen Gunther, 3654 Dubonnet, reported the return of
pushcarts to the City and stated that persons are working on their
vehicles on the streets over the weekends.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that staff is aware of the
pushcart problem and that the carts are impounded when discovered.
Also, the operators are cited and the owners are notified.
Councilman Imperial stated the problem with the mechanics
primarily occurred on the weekends.
Councilman Taylor requested that the Sheriff's Department patrol
her street for the next four weekends.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. NONE
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III.LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 88-32 - CLAIMS.& DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$280,446.48 NUMBERED 990-1024 AND 1303 THROUGH 1393
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER
that Resolution No. 88-32 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial
No: None
The mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Mayor Bruesch asked for an explanation of the difference between
the amounts of warrant #1330 and #00997 on page 4 and for a memo from
the Finance Department regarding items on pages 13 and 14.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 88-33 - ADOPTING A PROGRAM OF VOLUNTARY WATER
CONSERVATION TO REDUCE WATER CONSUMPTION BY TEN PERCENT
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING A PROGRAM OF
VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION TO REDUCE WATER CONSUMPTION BY
TEN PERCENT
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER
that Resolution No. 88-33 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial
No: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 88-34 - REQUEST TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR
COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES
The following resolution was presented to the council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR
THE MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD
that Resolution NO. 88-34 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial
No: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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D. ORDINANCE NO. 626 - REGULATING SKATEBOARDING IN COMMERCIAL
AREAS AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE - ADOPT
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for
adoption: `
ORDINANCE NO. 626
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
REGULATING SKATEBOARDING IN COMMERCIAL AREAS AND AMENDING
THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE
Brian Esqui
Mr. Esquivel re
designaged area
Council In
possibility of
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ordinance and s
considerate and
1, 9030 DeAdalena, spoke against this ordinance.
ested that the Council consider establishing a
n the city for skateboarding.
ial restated his opinion of considering the
ing the motor bike park as a skateboard park.
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ted that the
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MOTION BY COUNC
that ordinance k o.
Yes: DeCockler,
No: Bruesch
street, spoke.in favor of this
skateboarders need to be more
they are going.
ILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD
626 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Taylor, McDonald, Imperial
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Mayor Bruesch stated the opinion that certain portions of the
ordinance were ill defined and granted a lot of discretionary power
to restrict use'of the city streets to a segment of society. Mr.
Bruesch directed staff to explore the possibility of utilizing the
motor-bike as a;skateboard park.
E. ORDINANCE NO. 628 - AMENDING THE CITY'S ON-PREMISE SIGN
REGULATIONS - INTRODUCE
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for
introduction:
ORDINANCE NO. 628
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AMENDING THE CITY'S ON-PREMISE SIGN REGULATIONS
Robert Angles, 9149 Valley Boulevard, spoke against the 50%
requirement and stated the opinion that exterior signs should have to
be 100% English.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that Ordinance No. 628 be introduced and reading in full be waived.
Vote resulted: 1
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Yes: Decocker, Taylor, McDonald, Imperial
No: Bruesch
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Mayor Bruesch stated he was not against the idea of such an
ordinance but disagreed with the use "English Language" because that
can be construed broadly by the courts. This was not a request to
have the ordinance read in full.
IV. CONSENT CAIrwDAR (CC=B, CC-F, AND CC-I REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION)
Councilman !Taylor requested an explanation on CC-H
one street had been included.
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as to why only
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Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated this project was being
funded with SB 300 money, adding that the work must be completed by
October 30, 19881or the.funds will be lost.
Councilman Taylor requested a memo in explanation of this project
and funding.
Milton Weiner 9031-33 Bentel Avenue, requested a driveway
extension when this project is being done in order to provide
adequate room fok large vehicles (CC-H).
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Mayor Bruesch stated that Mr. Weiner would be contacted by the
Engineering Department.
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CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS (NATOA) 8TH ANNUAL
CONFERENCE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 25-28, 1988
CC-B AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 74TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CITY
MANAGER'S ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE, CHARLOTTE, NORTH
CAROLINA-OCTOBER 23-27, 1988
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CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES 1988
WORLDIURBAN DEVELOPMENT FORUM, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -
SEPTEMBER 13-17, 1988
CC-E RECEIPT AND AWARD OF BIDS FOR THE ROSEMEAD HOME IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM - 29TH BID PACKAGE - OAKRIDGE DEVELOPMENT
CC-G STREET NAME CHANGE - HIGHCLIFF STREET TO WILMAR PLACE
CC-H APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO
SEEK BIDS - BENTEL AVENUE - ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD/LOMA AVENUE
CC-J AWARD OF BID - VIETNAM VETERAN MEMORIAL - RAYMOR ELECTRIC
CC-K CITY MANAGER - TIME OFF
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote
resulted: III
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial
No: None
CC-C CLAIW AGAINST THE CITY - TENERFLLI
Recommendation: Rejection
Mayor Bruesch questioned the possible lack of grounding when this
project was completed and asked if the responsibility lay with the
building inspectors.
Jim Guerra „ Deputy Building official, stated this case involved
both the Building Department and the Edison Company regarding a
change over andia service draw at the time of a room addition. Mr.
Guerra stated his investigation did not show it to be a case of
grounding; rather when the temporary connection was changed over.
This was not done as part of the room addition permit and was not
inspected by the' City.
Councilman Taylor requested a written statement in rebuttal to
the claimant's allegations.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Councii reject this claim and authorize a letter of
rejection be sent to the claimant. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial
No: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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CC-F REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR ROSEMEAD HANDYMAN
PROGRAM - 30TH BID PACKAGE
Mayor Bruesch asked if the energy conservation devices he had
suggested previously had been incorporated into the Handyman program.
Jim Guerra, Deputy Building official, stated that energy
conservation devices have always been allowed under this program and
have been included in the inquiries to homeowners, pointing out
energy saving areas.
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MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Council approve the plans and specifications and authorize
the solicitation;of bids. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial
No: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-I PARKING RESTRICTION ON SOUTHSIDE OF MARSHALL STREET EAST OF
WALNUT GROVE AVENUE
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Rudy Ruiz, 3829 N. Delta, representing the Janson School PTA,
requested this item be withdrawn. It was originally to be included
with a left-turn pocket from Marshall Street onto Walnut Grove
Avenue. Mr. Ruiz stated that if there was not going be a left-turn
pocket, there was no need for the parking restrictions because
parking is already insufficient at this location.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONAL
that this item be tabled. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial
No: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
A five-minute recess was called at 9:05 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened accordingly.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION
A. REQUEST FROM ROSEMEAD HIGH SCHOOL - RUN/WALK AGAINST DRUGS
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER
that the Councii approve this request; appropriate the necessary
funds; and havelthe E1 Monte Union High School District provide an
itemized invoicw prior to the release of any funds. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial
No: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Mayor Bruesch requested that this event be advertised on the
Cable Access Channel when established and the shopper Shuttle busses.
B. STUDYISESSION - AUTO AUCTION
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD
that the Council be polled individually for an agreeable date and
time.
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Staff was so directed.
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VI. STATUS
A.
RAMPS
Juan Nunez,R2702 Del Mar Avenue, asked if this restriction would
apply to sidewalks and was so assured.
VII.MATTERS FROM~OFFICIALS
A. REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTION ON LANDIS VIEW LANE "NO
PARKING 2 A.M. TO 4 A.M."
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
IMPERIAL that this item be approved. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial
No: None I
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER
1. Requested that a copy of Resolution No. 88-33 be sent
to all restaurants in the City with a letter requesting that water be
served only on request.
Staff was so directed.
C. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
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1. Asked for the status of the street sweeping bidding.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated it was out to bid and
that the existing contract has been extended at the old prices until
a new contract is awarded.
Councilman[Taylor asked for a listing of the street sweeping
contractors that are used by the ten or twelve cities surrounding
Rosemead. I
2. Repquested that staff conduct a flow test on the new
section of curbland gutter on Nevada Street and provide a memo to the
Council with the results. Mr. Taylor stated there are two distinct
dips at two of the properties.
3. Asked if City Hall had received a copy of the JPIA
agenda and minutes for the annual meeting that will take place in two
weeks.
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Mr. Tripepi stated that staff would investigate and obtain
another copy, if necessary.
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Mr. Taylorr;requested it be done in writing - a letter from the
City to the Association requesting the Agenda.
D. MAYORi BRUESCH
1. Stated he had still not received the report regarding
extra street sweeping charges that had been requested at the June 14,
1988 meeting.
2. Asked if the drainage plan for Graves Avenue had been
received and requested a copy.
3. Asked the status of the survey being conducted by the
curb numbering contract relating to the number of multiple dwellings
in the City.
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Donald J. Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated the contractor
had not yet finished and those figures should be available after
completion; approximately two weeks.
4. Announced that the Zapopan Club is having a dance on
July 16, 1988 from 1:00 p.m. to.5:00 p.m. and the entire Council has
been invited. ,
E. FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGER
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1. Introduced the new Executive Director of the Rosemead
Boys and Girls Club, Mike Flores.
2. Thanked John Steelesmith, Area Manager Southern
California Edison Company, for the prompt action taken by the Edison
officials when a~temporary loss of power occurred earlier that day.
VIII.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
A. Gene Boyd, 3603 Earle, commended staff for the 4th of July
activities. {
B. Juan
for the 4th of
the sewer conn
reported that
contractor.
There bein
meeting was adj
scheduled for J
ez, 2702 Del Mar, stated the need for more tables
ly; again asked staff for assistance in dealing with
ion charges associated with his County tax bill; and
ris was left on the curbs by the curb numbering
no further action
rned at 9:50 P.M.
y 26, 1988.
to be taken at this time, the
The next regular meeting is
Respectfully submitted:
Ali ~ Grp
C y Clerk
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