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CC - 10-03-87 - Special MeetingApmzo 'D crry o =lcSj:Mj _D MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL DATE OCTOBER 3, 1987 By The Special Meeting of the Rosemead city council was called to order by Mayor Cleveland at 9:30 a.m., in the Conference Room at City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman McDonald. The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Taylor. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Imperial, McDonald, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch, and Mayor Cleveland. Absent: None I. RESOLUTION NO. 87-42 - RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RESOLUTION NO. 87-42 RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL to waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 87-42. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. II. BRIEFING ON EARTHQUAKE DAMAGES Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, gave a summary of the activities to this point. Congratulations were given to members of the Fire and Sheriff's Departments for their efforts in dealing with this crisis. Additional units were provided for coverage, including eight (8) vehicles assigned to the City. City Hall had remained open, including the switchboard, until 10:30 p.m. on Thursday evening. Various staff members accounted for 140 man-hours of cleanup duty, over and above regular maintenance. City Hall was inspected for structural damage. Portable stop signs were placed at intersections without signals. Both Community Centers (Rosemead and Zapopan), were established as possible evacuation shelters, necessitating cancellation of regular functions at both locations., The'City was checked for fallen and damaged trees. The gym at Garvey Park was barricaded due to damage (estimated to be at $25,000-$40,000). All City facilities were inspected for damages. City staff barricaded and manned a commercial structure at the corner of Del Mar and Garvey until the owner could arrive. No looting was reported despite many broken windows. City staff was sent to remove glass from sidewalks. Public funds will be available to repair damages to public facilities. Rosemead Pool received about $3,000 in damages to the water tank and pump. Garvey Pool had no known damage. Harold McCann, Assistant Fire Chief, reported that numerous strike teams (consisting of five engines and 21 personnel) were sent to assist the regular Los Angeles County units assigned to Rosemead. These strike teams included one from San Bernardino, one from Central Valley Fire Protection District, one from Orange County Fire Department (including a heavy rescue unit), two from Anaheim, two from Garden Grove, and one from City of Orange. Units were sent from the Hollywood/Lennox area, from Malibu, from the Canyon Country area, and one from Castaic. Paramedics were sent from Carson and Palos Verdes to assist those assigned to the Rosemead area. Chief McCann reported that one fireman, in the Pico Rivera area, had been electrocuted. He was burned on the face and hands and was unconscious for several hours, but was expected to recover. Councilman Imperial questioned why quake victims were moved to the Alhambra/Monterey Park areas, rather than leaving them at rescue centers in Rosemead. CM 10-03-87 Page #1 n LJ Chief McCann had registered surprise that the Red Cross ignored the need for a center in Rosemead, even after being informed that a substantial amount of damage had occurred in this area. The Red Cross informed Chief McCann that once the centers are committed to an area, they are unable to be moved. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the Rosemead Recreation Center had been set up as a shelter but only four persons showed up, and the operation was relocated to Joslyn Center. Councilman Imperial asked about the residents of the Del Mar Convalescent Hospital who had been evacuated. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that those persons had been taken to other hospitals in the area. It was a Red Cross decision to move the Rosemead Residents to the Joslyn Center. Councilman Imperial requested assurance that disaster preparedness had not been the problem with the relocation of these evacuees, and was so assured by Mr. Tripepi. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch asked the status of the Rosemead residents. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that their present location was unknown. Jim Guerra, Deputy Building official, stated that as of Friday morning, only two (2) residential structures had been declared unsafe for habitation, and both are on Del Mar Avenue. He stated that sixty properties would be looked at that day, but they would be for relatively minor damages; major damage reports had already been inspected. The properties left for inspection were primarily chimneys. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch asked if inspections would be made regardless of any damages reported, especially along the fault lines. Jim Guerra, Deputy Building official, stated that based on the known damage sustained, a systematic review of housing was not warranted at this time. However, all churches would be inspected this day. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch asked for an update on Garvey school. Jim Guerra had no information on that site. Councilman McDonald asked for a schedule of procedures for citizens to follow in acquiring assistance. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the first step in acquiring Federal funding requires that the Governor declare a certain area to be a disaster area. It is anticipated that all of Los Angeles County will be declared a disasater area, thus allowing any city within the County to request Federal funds. Rosemead will have representatives come into the City with all the necessary forms, applications, and procedures. A meeting will be held, inviting all those who believe they qualify, and are going to apply. Councilman McDonald requested that some kind of statement be prepared to give to callers regarding when this will become available. Frank G. Tripepi, stated that the citizens of Rosemead will be informed to keep in touch with City Hall for information as it becomes available regarding these funds. Councilman McDonald stated that Rosemead must have contingency plans to take care of itself, as the Red Cross could not always be counted on to react immediately to a disaster of major proportions. He also asked if there was a comprehensive total amount of damage done in Rosemead. CM 10-03-87 Page #2 0 Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated approximately 50 structures with $25 million in damages had been damaged in Rosemead. Jim Guerra, Deputy Building Official, stated that those estimtates seem valid, and are leading the County references on the original total. Frank G. Tripepi stated that Cal-Fed alone, located at 1515 Walnut Grove, appeared to have sustained $5 - 10 million in damages, and Jim Guerra concurred with that estimate. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch asked about injuries in the City. Frank G. Tripepi stated that two Edison employees had sustained minor injuries, and three Cal-Fed employees had been injured. Jim Guerra stated that the City came through the earthquake extremely well, considering its proximity to the epicenter. He expects to have a final list of damaged structures by the end of this day. Chimneys had not beeninspected as of yet, as they are considered a low-priority item. Once damaged, they almost always have to be replaced; they are unable to be repaired. Thirty-two chimneys are slated to be inspected, at this time. The majority of the damage to commercial structures was sprinkler damage, and the glass damage has not been estimated; only noted and cleaned up. Water damage at "Toys R Us" will be further inspected. Normallly, businesses are able to take care of themselves. The problem, now, will be to assess what is "quake" damage. There will be some who will try to claim previous damage as "quake" damage. It is not the City's responsibility to determine this. The State and Federal agencies send their own inspectors who will make their own determinations as to eligibility before loan assistance is made available. There is no reliable method of screening loan applicants. Mr. Guerra suggested that the Council consider a fee waiver on single-family building permits. Councilman Imperial asked if there was a deadline on filing for earthquake damage assistance. Jim Guerra stated that there was a cut off date, established by the disaster team. This is usually done in stages, over a period of time. The public will be kept informed through the media. 90 days is a standard; although the Sylmar quake allowed claims to be filed for 6 months. It is up to the individual to make inspections on a timely basis to determine damages. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN MCDONALD, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM.BRUESCH that the city waive the permit fees for earthquake''damage repairs for a period of forty-five (45) days on owner-occupied, single-family dwellings. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. There being no further action to-be taken at this time, the Council Meeting was adjourned to October 13, 1987. APPROVED: MAYOR' CM 10-03-87 Page #3 Respectfully submitted: