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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 6, 1987 AT 9:00 A. M.
The Adjourned Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Rosemead was called to order on Saturday, June 6, 1987 at 9:15
a. m., in the Conference Room of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley
Blvd., Rosemead.
Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman McDonald.
Invocation was delivered by Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen Bruesch, Imperial, McDonald and
Mayor Cleveland
Absent: Councilman Taylor (excused)
Frank G. Tripepi stated that there were some changes to be
made on a few of the accounts. Account 4100, Total Operations,
$3586 should be changed to $9000. Account 4200.770 should be.
$47,200 and 4200.780 should be $22,200. The totals do not need
to be changed.
4300. LAW ENFORCEMENT
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that there had been
a request for Law Enforcement Budgets for the surrounding areas.
The average cost for Sheriff's Service in L. A. County is some-
where around $77.00 per capita and he remarked that the proposed
cost for the 1987-88 Budget for Rosemead is $63.76. He.commented
that the costs for police service in the surrounding cities varied
from $143.39 for Monrovia to $73.03 for San Gabriel.
Captain Doug McClure reported to the Council that although
there is an over-all increase in crime throughout the entire
United States, crime in Rosemead is down 4%. He projected that
there would be nu increases in personnel.
Capt. McClure introduced the new Watch-Commander Lt. Ron
Tardiff.
Captain McClure stated that the County projected an in-
crease in their budget of 712%; however, Lt. Tardiff came up with
an idea that he took to the Contract Law Enforcement Bureau and
convinced them that the Crime Suppression Team should not be costed
as the other deputies who handle radio dispatched calls. This was
a saving of $160,000, and with this discovery, there will be only
a 2% increase in the cost to maintain the same level of law enforce-
ment that the City now has.
Councilman McDonald commended Lt. Tardiff for his innovative
imagination..
Councilman Bruesch inquired if
88 Budget already..
Susan Neely, Finance Director,
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD,
That Account No. 4300 be approved.
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMB
The Mayor declared said motion duly
this was included in the 1987-
stated that it did.
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
Vote resulted:
ERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
carried and so ordered.
4200.740. INGLESIDE HOSPITAL
Councilman Imperial commended Dr. Nancy Kaser-Boyd on the
outstanding work that Ingleside Hospital is doing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD
that Account No. 4200.740 be approved as presented. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CM 6-6-87
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Councilman Bruesch commented on the Reminiscence Group for
Seniors and recommended that the staff at the community center
begin becoming involved in the training for this type of program.
Councilman Imperial stated that he felt that this type of
program should be research before going into-it because it may
need professionals to get involved with something of this nature.
Councilman McDonald stated that he would support the project
if.this program could be sufficiently researched and adequate ex-
pertise could be developed to handle it.
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, stated that he would arrange for
a meeting between Dr. Kaser-Boyd and Michael Burbank and a report
could be prepared for the Council regarding the program for consi-
deration at some later Council Meeting.
4200.110, 120, 130, and 140. ROSEMEAD INFORMATION INC.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD
that Account No. 4200.110, 120, 130 and 140 be approved. Vote re-
sulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
4200.750. ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MOTION BY`COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that Account No. 4200.75 be.approved. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Imperial inquired what was being done regarding
membership.
Mrs. Culbertson stated that there is one.gentleman working.
part-time on membership and there is scheduled a membership drive
tentatively for the end of July.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager,.requested that Mrs. Culbertson
prepare a memorandum regarding the Chambers plans for a membership
drive.
Councilman Bruesch commented on the $7000 in the Chambers bud-
get that is allocated for rent and stated that once the Chamber has
their own place, they will not need that $7000.contribution from
the City.
Mrs. Culbertson stated that the City does, not pay,the:-Chamber to
pay the rent. The City pays the Chamber for services rendered.
Councilman Bruesch inquired if the Chamber could promote the
Shopper Shuttle.
Mrs. Culbertson stated that the Chamber can work with the City
to promote the Shopper Shuttle, and spoke of the various methods
of promotion of the shuttle'that they have already done and requested
any suggestions'.that the Council might have, and that they would be
very happy to help the City in that promotion.
Councilman McDonald commented on the major goal listed as an
increase in multi-cultural business memberships, and he stated that
the business owners in=Rosemead':should not be differentiated by
culture. .They should be classified only as Rosemead businesses..
4510.110. PUBLIC WORKS - TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Ed Cline, Traffic Engineer, introduced Deputy.Traffic Engineer,
Rob Miya'saki.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD
that Account"No: 4510.110 be approved. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCI•LMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said-motion duly carried and so ordered.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items to be 'deleted were 4200.770 and 790,:
4700, and 4740.
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#4100
#4110
#4120
#4130
#4140
#4150
#4180
#4200
#4240
#4250
#4300
#4310
#4320
#4330
#4340
#4510
#4600
#4630
#4640
#4650
#4660
#4710
#4720
#4730
#4750
#4780
#4800
#4810
City.Council
Administration
City Clerk
Finance #010;011,012;013,100,110„120,13,0,140;410,
City Treasurer 44025107& 730
City Attorney
Buildings
Community Promotions #110,120,130,140,740,750,760,780
City Garage,#547,550,552,554,555,558,559,561,564,565
Appropriation Reserve
Law Enforcement
Parking Control
Crossing Guards .
Animal Regulations
Street Lighting
Traffic Administration
Maint. Streets & Highways
Traffic Signal Maintenance
Maint. Trees & Parkways
Maint. Signs & Striping
Public Transit
Building Regulations
Engineering
Redevelopment
C.D.B.G.
Solid Waste
Parks Administration #010,011,100,180,& 510
Parks 010,011,012,040,050,100,110,230,240,260,350
410;430,440,450,4.70,& 510
Recreation #010,011,040;100,360;410,440,510,520,730
Aquatics #040,050,100,230,240,360,410,440, & 510
Recreation Fee & Charge #360,410;411;412, 413
Aquatics.Fee & Charge .
Dinsmoor Heritage House
Account #4820
Account #4830
Account #4840
Account-#4850
Account #4870
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD,'SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote
resulted:
UPON-ROLL'CALL'ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
4200.770 West San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion
Councilman Bruesch commented that the City of Rosemead is
receiving a greater percentage of service from Juvenile Diversion
than the City is paying for. He did not want a shortfall again
and he wondered if the amount that is being paid to them will pre-
vent a shortfall.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that if. it looks as
though there is going to be a shortfall, the director will go back
to each of the contributing members of the consortium and ask for
additional appropriations.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD
that 4200.770 be approved. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
4200.790. COMMUNITY WIDE EVENTS
Councilman Bruesch inquired about the item, City Anniversary,
which lists for $15,500.
Michael Burbank stated that this is for the 4th of July event.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that Account No. 4200.790 be approved. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
4700. PLANNING
Councilman Bruesch stated that there is just not enough Code
Enforcement, and he felt that another position of Code Enforcement
Officer should be added.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that staff did not have
any opposition to hiring another Code Enforcement Officer; however,
the areas that are most troublesome are all in the project area and
if another Code Enforcement Officer is added then his salary should
come out of the Redevelopment Agency.
Councilman Imperial stated that he did not have a problem
with the funds coming from the Agency.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that Account #4700 be approved with the addition of another Code
Enforcement Officer and Vehicle which will be paid for with Agency
Funding. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Bruesch requested a memorandum giving the approxi-
mate cost of this addition.
Frank G.. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the memo would be
available by Tuesday night.
Councilman Bruesch requested a study session on Account #4780,
Solid Waste, because he felt that this was not"the time and place
to discuss it.
Mayor Cleveland agreed that Solid Waste was an important pro-
blem and there should be a study session about it.
4740. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
. Councilman Bruesch inquired why the Cable Consultant funds-
have been reduced to $5000.
Susan Neely, Finance Director, stated that was the extent of
their current contract.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that most of their work
has been done; and the remaining $5000 will cover the new fiscal
year.
Councilman Bruesch hoped that the $5000 would be adequate if
Falcon does not have the project completed in a timely manner.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that there is always
money to pay the consultants if need be, and it will be recommended
that X amount of dollars be.appropriated in order to cover the extra
costs. He added that Falcon Cable has made a committment to the
Council that they would be completed with their process.on time.
Councilman Bruesch stated that the Consultants have done a
good service for the.City and he wanted to make sure that their
expertise would be'available until the project is completed.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
That Account #4740 be approved. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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4130.910 FINANCE
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that this was a request
to purchase 4 steel storage racks & paint existing office furniture.
Councilman Imperial.inquired if that was enough money to make
that office tolerable.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that it was adequate
money.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD
that Account No. 4130.790 be approved. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL.ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor 'declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
4200.900 &940. COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS
Susan Neely, Finance Director, stated that Account No. 4200.900,
Special Equipment is for 6'' candy canes in the amount of $4,020 as
Christmas decorations for the light poles on Garvey and Valley Blvd.
Ms. Neely stated that item #940,'.other capital improvements, $20,000
is designated for the Veterans Memorial Wall.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD; SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that Account No. 4200..900& 940 be approved. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
4240.900 &'920,CITY GARAGE
Frank G. Tripepi, City'Manager; stated that #900 is for a tele-
phone for Unit #2 and #920 is for the purchase of a new mid-size
Chevrolet 5-10 pickup to replace-the 1968 '.-ton pickup which is
estimated to cost $11,500.
Councilman Imperial inquired who the telephone was for.
Frank G. Tripepi stated that it was for the Assistant City
Manager.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD
that Account #4240.900 & 920 be approved. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
4500. CONSTRUCTION/STREET & HIGHWAYS
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager,.brought'to the attention of
the Council item #965, San Gabriel Overpass Widening, is budgeted
for $1,115,000 and the breakdown of the total of this account is
$2,476,270. The General fund is paying $2,065,000, SB300 Funds
is paying $137,640, Gas Tax 2106 is paying $179,000, County Aid
is paying $57,000,:Local Transportation/Sidewalk Grant is paying
$37,630. He stated that of the $2,065,000 in general fund, the
$1,115,000 is to be reimbursed by the Redevelopment Agency.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD
that Account No 4500 be approved. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Bruesch inquired when the City Council would be
getting a copy of the infrastructure plan.
` Donald Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that the staff
is reviewing a draft of that proposal and the time table is to give
it to,the City Council sometime in July.
Councilman Bruesch inquired if the City still received 2107
gas tax money..
Susan Neely stated that those'funds are still received; however,
in this particular cost center, the City is`not using themoney for
that street project. CM 6-6-87
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4800.900 PARKS & RECREATION ADMINISTRATION
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the $1300 is for
the acquisition of the Merlin electronic lettering system.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that Account No. 4800.900 be approved. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
4810.860, 870, & 900 PARKS
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that Item #860 is
for a folding table, 30 X 8, with a formica top, Item #870 is.
for replacement of items that had'been vandalized at public facil-
itees,. and Item #900 is for special equipment.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that Account #4810.860, 870 & 900 be approved. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Bruesch inquired what kind, of vandalism had taken
place and wanted to know if it were inside the buildings or out-
side.
Michael Burbank stated that the vandalism had taken place
both inside and outside.
Councilman Bruesch requested that next.year~in the budget
package a run down of,the replacements that were needed due to
vandalism.
4820.820, 860, & 900 RECREATION
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that item #820 provides
for cleaning of drapes throughout the Community Center in the amount
of $2350, Item #860 is for the purchase of a vacuum cleaner and
table games in the amount of $1,110 and Item #900 is for two arti-
ficial Chrismas Trees in the amount of $1050.
MOTION BY.COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY.COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that Account No. 4820.820, 860 and 900 be approved. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
4830.900. AQUATICS
Frank.G. Tripepi stated that Item 900 was to purchace solution
slurry tank.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that Account No. 4830.900 be approved. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
4840.860 & 940 RECREATION FEE & CHARGE
Frank G. Tripepi stated that Item #860 was for a Santa Suit
at $340 and Item #940 was for storage cabinets at Rosemead Park
Recreation Building in the amount of $950.
MOTION.BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that Account No. 4840.860 and 940 be approved. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said' motion duly carried and so ordered.
4880. PARK PROJECTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that Account No: 4880 be approved..'Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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PERSONNEL SESSION
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the CPI for the
year as of April was 4.9% and he recommended a 5% cost of living
allowance for all the employees, and he stated that he would like'
to keep the merit system in tact and he recommended that 0 to 5%
be given to the employees on January 1, 1988 retroactive to July"l,
1987. The total cost to the City if the Council implements 5%
plus 5% for the year is $128,000. That figure is if everyone gets
the merit increase of:5% and that also includes fringe benefits.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that the employee salary recommendations of 5% CPI and 0 to 5% merit
salary increase be approved for all employees of the City. Vote
resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
The City Council recessed to a closed session.
The City Council reconvened from the closed session.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the Council met
in closed session to consider salary increases for the City Clerk
and the City Manager, and the City Clerk will be retiring as of
August 4, 1987 and the City Manager's position was granted a 721%
increase and there were some areas of concern that were.discussed
to which he would respond on the progress of these items in six
months. There was a salary adjustment to the position of Parks
and Recreation Director.to $4200 a month.
Councilman Bruesch stated that in conjunction to the League
of California Cities Conference in San Francisco in October that
a retreat be scheduled for the Council and staff to discuss future
ideas for the City.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the Conference
does not start until Sunday afternoon and the Council and staff
could go to San Francisco on Friday night and spend:'-Saturday and
part of Sunday in retreat.
MOTION.BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD
that the Council and staff leave for the League Conference on Fri-
day night for a'scheduled retreat on Saturday and part of Sunday.
Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.'
Councilman Bruesch requested that a study session be scheduled
for a Solid Waste Management Program. At this study session he re-
quested that the hauler be present and a consultant also be present.
Councilman Bruesch stated that the date could be set when Council-
man Taylor is present so that'it can be at his convenience also.
There being no objection, it was so ordered.
Councilman Bruesch commented on.the projections of revenue,
and stated.that sales tax had been over-estimated about 13% or
14%, and over-estimating the interest. He wondered if the pro-
grams being used by the Finance Department are faulty.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that there has been
no new sales tax producer since the K-Mart was built other than
the May Company.' He stated that unless the City is out attract-
ing Price C1ubs,.Price Savers or these kinds of businesses, the;.
lower sales tax revenue is exactly what happens.
Councilman Imperial stated that what this amounts to is that
unless this Council is willing to improve on-this-'.with-possible
condemnations, it is simply a waste of time.
Councilman Bruesch stated that he felt' that it was not the
quantity of businesses,.but:'the quality, and that should be one
of the topics of discussion up in San Francisco.
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Councilman Bruesch questioned whether these mini-malls are
bringing in the type of tax dollars we need to expand services
in our City.
Councilman Imperial stated that there should be a moratorium
on mini=malls, and this should be put into.effect immediately.
Councilman Imperial commented on the graffiti problem and did
not feel that the graffiti problem was being taken care of.
Frank G. Tripepi stated that he felt that the dollars were
well spent and the program is successful because the.City is
spending less than when the program first started.
Councilman Imperial stated that he wanted the moratorium of
Mini-Malls placed on the next Council Agenda.
There being no objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further action on the Agenda to consider the
City Council Meeting was adjourned to June 9, 1987 at 8:00 p. m.
Respectfully submitted:
APPROVED :
City erk
MAYOR
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