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CC - 03-08-88APPROVED CITY OF ROSEMEAD MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DATE-;3: ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL BY MARCH 8, 1988 The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Cleveland at 8:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch. The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Paul Bengston of the Neighborhood Covenant Church. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Imperial, McDonald, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch, and Mayor Cleveland Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 23, 1988 - REGULAR MEETING The approval of these Minutes was deferred to the next regular meeting on March 22, 1988. I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Glenn Reeder, 3413 N. Earle, extended an invitation for all interested persons to attend the 15th Annual Prayer Breakfast to be held on Saturday, March 26, 1988, at the Rosemead Community Center. B. Lanny Aplanalp, 4746 Fendyke, stated that the Alhambra Psychiatric Hospital property line, where it backs on Ivar Avenue, has no wall. Gary Chicots, Planning Director, stated that the installation of a fence is part of the Conditional Use Permit that will be required when the approval for expansion of their facilities is granted by the State of California. Until that approval is granted, the fence is not required. Councilman Taylor asked that a report to be given to the Council on this item. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that an estimated timetable for the expansion will be provided as it becomes available. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch stated his impression,.:that__this,_expansion would primarily be for parking. Mr. Aplanalp was invited to come to City Hall to look at the proposed expansion plan that is available in the Planning Department. C. Leroy Young, 7533 E. Garvey Avenue, brought attention to the fact that large, charter buses were being parked illegally on Prospect Avenue near Garvey Avenue. Mr. Young presented pictures and license numbers and added that these vehicles were not being cited for violations by the authorities. Councilman Taylor asked that staff prepare a report to the Council on this subject. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch stated that this subject had been on the Traffic Commission Agenda on March 3, 1988. Margaret Clark, 3109 Prospect Avenue, stated that these vehicles were 104" wide, which violates the width requirement for parking on the streets and they also violate the weight limitation. CC 3-8-88 Page #1 • Staff was directed to have these vehicles removed and to investigate a school bus that is parked on Falling Leaf Avenue at the Edison lines. E. Cleo Young, 7533 E. Garvey Avenue, supported her husband's position and claimed her tenants have been harassed for parking in their own spaces. Councilman Taylor asked that Ms. Young provide a complete report on this alleged harassment to the City for investigation. F. Nora Ramirez, 3460 N. Bartlett Avenue, spoke on the issue of rent control and asked if the City had such an ordinances or program. Councilman Taylor responded that the City did not have any rent control program. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch stated that several groups have been formed to assist renters who are having problems with their landlord. Mr. Bruesch asked that staff acquire a listing of these groups to be made available to the citizens. Councilman Imperial directed staff to contact Supervisor Schabarum's office for information relating to renter's rights and provide it to Ms. Ramirez. Councilman McDonald stated there was a Los Angeles County Rent Conciliation Board. This board explains the rights of the landlord and the rights of the renter and also explains the recourses available to renters experiencing problems with landlords. Ms. Ramirez then stated that substandard conditions exist at this property. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch requested that staff have the Code Enforcement Officer investigate this property for substandard conditions. G. Steve Cozine, 9217 Ralph Street, stated a problem exists at this address of standing water in the curbs; possibly due to a city tree. Mr. Cozine asked that if the tree were to blame, it be removed. Councilman Taylor asked that staff be directed to investigate this tree and report back to the Council. PRESENTATIONS: .C2 Certificates of Appreciation were presented to honor 12 employees of Southern California Edison who donated their time to remove stadium lights from Rebel Field in preparation for the Fern School Sports Complex. Those present to receive their awards were: George Hunnel, Electrical Crew Foreman; Chuck Washington, Service Planner; Maurice Cote, Equipment Operator; Greg Edeson, District Manager; and Mike Muschinskie, Operations Supervisor. John Steelesmith, District Manager, Southern California Edison, thanked the City on behalf of the Edison employees and stated Edison's pleasure to serve the City of Rosemead. The Mayor called a five-minute recess, after which the meeting was reconvened accordingly. A proclamation was presented to Richard S. Klein, Ph.D., honoring the fifth year of the Crisis Evaluation Center. Dr. Klein expressed gratitude for the City's recognition of the work done by the Affiliated Psychiatric Group over the past 14 years. CC 3-8-88 Page #2 III.LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 88-15 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following resolution was presented to the council for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 88-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $480,320.63 NUMBERED 00733-00754/21562 THROUGH 21626 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Resolution No. 88-15 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. RESOLUTION NO. 88-16 - MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PARTICIPATION IN THE WALNUT GROVE AVENUE (KLINGERMAN STREET/RUSH STREET) STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The following resolution was presented to the council for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 88-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT OF THE COSTS OF THE WALNUT GROVE AVENUE (KLINGERMAN STREET/RUSH STREET) STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD that Resolution No. 88-16 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch requested that staff provide a memo stating the timetable for the County work on the southern portion of Walnut Grove Avenue. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-B, AND CC-H PULLED FOR DISCUSSION) CC-A APPROVAL OF BID SPECIFICATIONS FOR CURB-HOUSE ADDRESSES CC-C REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR ROSEMEAD HANDYMAN PROGRAM - 27TH BID PACKAGE CC-D ENGINEERING PROPOSAL - 1987-88 CURB, GUTTER, AND SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT CC-E APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP NO. 45044 - 3826/38 MUSCATEL AVENUE CC-F APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP NO. 45464 - 8846 MISSION DRIVE CC-G AB 3950 (Roos) - OPPOSE CC-I APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS - BARTLETT AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION FROM MISSION DRIVE SOUTH 600 FEET TO TERMINUS MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC 3-8-88 Page #3 n LJ CC-B NORTHBOUND LEFT-TURN POCKET ON WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AT DRAYER LANE Councilman Taylor requested that this item be deferred. There being no objection, this item was deferred. CC-H ACCEPTANCE OF ROAD DEEDS AND PERMITS TO ENTER - BARTLETT AVENUE Councilman Taylor requested that staff return a report regarding the fact that Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding will not be available for this project and that the homeowners will be assessed for the work, and explaining what funding was used. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that Bartlett Avenue did not qualify for CDBG funding because there was not 51% qualification of the homeowners under CDBG income guidelines, and that will be included in the report that will be given to the Council. There being no further discussion, it was MOVED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that CC-H be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH 1. Asked that staff investigate the accumulation of trash behind the Del Mar Convalescent Hospital; have the situation monitored; and report back to the Council. 2. Asked for a memo from the Planning Department on the timeframe required for the public hearing on the flag lot, open space requirement on the amendment to Ordinance No. 620. B. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR 1. Asked the status of the Boys Club budget request that had been made earlier. Mayor Pro process of hiring a accomplished by the provided after that C. COUNCILMAN 1. Asked Caltrans yard, loca Avenues. Tem Bruesch stated that the Boys Club is in the new Executive Director. This should be end of this month, with Mr_.,_Taylor's request person is hired. IMPERIAL for a status report at the next meeting on the ted at the corner of Hellman and Walnut Grove 2. Requested some kind of ordinance regarding "mobile" trash pickers or scavengers. Some persons are taking private property and not just trash. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch expressed concerns that any such ordinance not jeopardize the senior citizens who are supplementing their incomes by collecting aluminum cans for the scrap value. CC 3-8-88 Page 44 D. COUNCILMAN MCDONALD 1. Reported on his recent trip to Sacramento with the City Manager on behalf of the City to oppose SB 1725 (Bergeson). This piece of legislation is trying to remove the monies from the "no and low" property tax cities that was passed by the legislature last year. The bill has been sent to committee for thirty days and it now appears that Los Angeles county cities will be exempt from that amendment. Rosemead may then be allowed a portion of the property taxes to be returned over the next ten years. There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 22, 1988 at 8:00 p.m. APPROVED: Respectfully submitted: M C' Clerk CC 3-8-88 Page #5