CC - 11-12-86MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 12, 1986 AT 8:0 P. M
The Regular'Meeting of the Rose
to order by Mayor Imperial at 8:15 p
of City Hall,.8838 E. Valley Blvd.,
The Pledge to the.Flag was led by
The Invocation was delivered by
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen Bruesch, C
Mayor Imperial
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 28,
Councilman Bruesch requested a cl:
on Page #9 in the 4th paragraph from t]
the wording he wanted inserted.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECO
that the.Minutes of the October 28, 19
be approved as clarified. Vote result
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS
The Mayor declared said motion duly ca
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Reverend Paul Bengtson expres
Council for their on-going support reg
location of a new high school. He com
is in Monterey Park and is approximate
land and he encouraged the City Counci
power they may have on the Monterey Pa
consider this site in a positive manne
Council to attend the Alhambra High Sc
on November 18, 1986 if possible. He
tions regarding the site were because
and there was some concern regarding p
multi-level high school.
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City Council was called
in the Council Chambers
mead, California.
cilman Taylor.
Paul Bengtson.
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1986 - REGULAR MEETING
ification in his statement
bottom, and gave the clerk
D BY COUNCILMAN BREUSCH
Meeting of the City Council
RESENT VOTED AYE.
ied and so ordered.
ed his appreciation to the
rding the issues of the
ented on a site "H" which
y 30 acres of uninhabited
to use whatever persuasive
k City Councilmembers to
. He invited the City
ool District Board Meeting
dded that some'of the ques-
t is a hillside property
ssibility of building a
Mayor Imperial stated that he had a conversation with the
Mayor of Monterey Park, Monty Manibog, and he.,didn!t.seem:.to have
a problem with- that'site..in Mont erey:Park.-:.Mayor Imperial-stated'b,.
that he had requested a joint meeting with the Monterey Park City
Council and possibly between the two councils something can be re-.
solved.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. AN APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSIONS DECISION TO DENY CUP
REQUESTED BY VIETNAM XA-LOI BUDDHISM STUDY ASSOCIATION
AT 2751 DEL MAR AVENUE (PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED)
Councilman Taylor inquired of the staff if the parking pro-
blems have been alleviated, and if the restroom facilities were
adequate and the conflict of the use has been corrected. He added
that on the staff report it shows thatlfront-yard parking is pro-
hibited and mixed use is prohibited and inquired if these items had
been corrected or can be corrected.
Gary Chicots, Planning Director, stated that the site still
had front-yard parking and from a letter just received from the
applicant, the reverend will have his living quarters at 2755
Del Mar which is next door to the church. However, there is still
the issue.of mixed uses on the property.
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Mayor Imperial stated that although this is not a Public
Hearing, the majority of the Council will allow those who have
submitted a request to speak to come forward for a two minute
time limit per person.
Sang Quy Do, 815 west Sunset Blvd., L. A. stated that if
granted the conditional use permit,they would respect the peace
and tranquility of the neighborhood. He felt that the staff
should be helpful to these newcomers to show them what is nec-
essary to be done instead of adding barriers to their request.
He commented that they had not been told that it was a violation
of the Municipal Code to have front-yard parking until after they
had arranged for it; however, they would do something to stop the
members from parking.in front of the church. He did not want the
rules to.be broken only compassion and fairness. He thanked the
Councilmembers for listening and wished that the month of November
would be a month of Thanksgiving for all.
Robin Conrado, Las Vegas, stated that although, he is a
Catholic and not Buddhist he respects the rights of all religions
to practice their respective religions. He commented that there
were three churches in that area with front-yard parking. He was
upset because the Buddhist had not been told that they could not
have front yard parking until after they had gone through the trouble
and expense of providing it. He also stated that they would install
some type of. barriers so that cars do not park in front of the church.
He stated that there are 10 spaces in the back yard.for parking and
there are two restrooms in the facility, and the reverend agreed to
move next door. He felt that they have tried everything that has
been requested of them to comply with the City's requirements. He
requested that they be allowed to get the CUP which is only for one
year.and to give them a chance to show that the codes will be com-
plied with.
Kim Kemple..spoke in favor of the request of the Conditional
Use Permit to allow the Buddhist a place to meditate and practice
their religion in this country.
Thuan Tran, 1249 - 4th Avenue, L.. A., stated that more pro-
blems have been created-for them to solve with each meeting, and
he felt that the staff report was not based on facts.
Jackie Clair, 2737 Del Mar, Rosemead, spoke against the CUP
requested, and 'commented about the various businesses in the area
that are concerned about the security of their parking lots, and
possible insurance risks. She had been told that the property
value in this area is expected to decrease as a result of this
Buddhist Church. She stated that she and her family are from
Rosemead and have invested in Rosemead, and she wanted her in-
vestment and rights protected.
Councilman Taylor stated that staff is giving a recommenda-
tion; however, they are not giving the violations. He reiterated
his question,"has the parking been resolved as far as having the
required numbers?"
Gary Chicots stated that as far as numbers only, it is possible
that they have adequate parking; however, their use spreads across
two pieces of property and again it is still mixed use.
Councilman Taylor stated they=house that-is on one property will
be used as a residence, and one building will be used as the Buddhist
Association, and inquired what the conflict was.
Gary Chicots stated that there was off-street parking on both
properties which ties both properties together.
Councilman Taylor inquired if-the Church owns:both properties.
Mr. Chicots stated that the church
nothing prohibits them from using both
there is nothing in the Municipal Code
parking and residential, especially if
separate parcel.
owns both properties, and
sites for parking; however,
that allows a mixed use of
that parking is for another
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Councilman Taylor inquired of the
done since the two parcels are owned by
a permitted use.
City Attorney what could be
the same person to make this
Councilman Bruesch inquired if these two parcels were bought
in tandem, and in that case,could they be used in tandem.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that the problem was in
the mixing of a residential and a church use. He remarked that the
municipal code allows you to grant a Conditional Use Permit for
churches or other places used exclusively for religious worship.
In this case there is a mixed use which is not provided for in that
clause. An amendment to the code would allow this use, by removing
the word "exclusively" and replacing the word with "primarily for
religious worship".
Councilman Bruesch stated that in the many church properties
that he has seen many have rectories or parsonages on the property,
and some do not. He commented that the residence was going to be
used by the Monk himself.
Councilman Taylor referred to the Don Bosco Technical School,
and stated that there is a definite mixed use there, and as far as
parsonages and rectories in Rosemead, he is not aware of all the
different mixed uses.
Mayor Imperial stated that the mixed uses that had been allowed
may have been during the time that the area belonged to the County
and not after the City had been incorporated.
Councilman Taylor stated that maybe the municipal code should
have a minor change made in it so that the new churches coming into
At this time, there
the City of Rosemead will have some lee-wayi.;.
is a total elimination of any new rectory or parsonage for any new
church that is being built in the City. He felt that was not right.
Councilman Bruesch stated that he felt that the fault is not
with the.applicant, but with that segment in the ordinance-that is
unclear. He felt the intent was not to forbid any parsonages or
rectories next door to churches.
Councilman Cleveland stated that the rules and regulations of
the City must. be met, and there should not be any exceptions made
for any special group. He stated that he did have sympathy and com-
passion for these people and he wished that they could find a suitable
site to practice their religion; however, he did not feel it would be
right to permit an activity in the City of Rosemead that does not
conform with the ordinances of the City. He commented that he could
not approve this request for a CUP.
Mayor Imperial inquired of Mr. Chicots if this property meet
the requirements of the City of Rosemead.
Mr. Chicots stated that based on the City's codes "no". He
stated that the fact that there are two separate properties, one
that will be used only as a church and the residence of the church
leaders, and the other property is a single family dwelling that is
rented out with church parking on it, and each could be sold separately,
which would sever the parking allowed at the house that is being rented,
is the problem.
Mayor Imperial inquired if this could meet the requirements of
the City.Code.
Mr. Chicots stated that there is a possibility that it could be
designed better to meet the City's requirements, but not the way it
is designed now.
Councilman Bruesch commented that this CUP would be allowed for
a one year period and if at any time this property was sold during
the next 6 or 7 years, the CUP could be denied if the properties were
split.
Mr. Chicots stated that if the Council wanted the CUP to come
back for review, it would have to be so specified. CM 11-12-86
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Mayor Imperial inquired if any effort had been made to combine
the two lots.
Mr. Chicots stated that the application was for two separate
lots, and that would be a way for them to conform; however, the
Planning Department would like to see a drawing of what their plans
would be just as anyone else would have to do-.
Councilman Bruesch stated that, the building to the north would
be the resident and the building to the south would be the church,
and if the two lots were combined, he inquired if that would be
allowable as far as the zoning regulations of the City.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that would provide addi-
tional protection, but it doesn't really solve the problem. If
the mixed use problem is going to be solved, preparation of an
ordinance should be directed that would change the wording as he
had described earlier.
Mayor Imperial inquired of the City Attorney, if the CUP was
granted by the combining of the two parcels, would the requirements
of the code be met, or would this be setting a precedent that could
not be allowed to others. He felt that if this use could not be
permitted for others, then it should not be permitted now.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that he thought there
might be some precedents that might be set here. He stated that
the Planning Commission had denied this request based upon the-
neighborhood objection and a Conditional Use Permit is to be per-
mitted if a church is compatible with the neighborhood.
Councilman Bruesch made a motion that the Planning Commission's
denial be overturned with the provision that the Buddhist Association
come back to the Planning Commission with the lot combination, and
that the list of recommendations be included.
Mayor Imperial stated that he wanted included within that motion.
that within the year that all the conditions be met that are required
by the Code.
The motion died, due to a lack of a Second.
Councilman Taylor commented on a situation that was similar
and the Council denied the CUP requested without.prejudice and
allowed them to come back to the Planning Commission to work out
the problems without having to pay an additional fee. He stated
that he had been tempted to Second the motion; however, he felt
that this would have been outright exception to the Municipal Code.
He commented that his intent was to have the code amended to allow
for minor corrections.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that the request can be
denied without prejudice to a reapplication at a later time and the
staff be directed.not to take enforcement action based upon the
failure to have the CUP for a reasonable period of time if the
Council's intent is to ultimately allow the use.
Councilman Taylor stated that he did not want to make an
exception for the Buddhist Temple or any 'church until the Code
is clarified. He added that the action that could be taken was
to deny the request without prejudice where the applicant could
go back to the Planning Commission and if the lots have to be
combined, it.could:then:be in conformity with-the ordinance'.with
a ,minor amendment.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND
that the Appeal be denied without prejudice and uphold the Planning
Commissions findings, but allow the applicant to meet with city staff
without the fee process, and status quo will be maintained until such
time that the church can satisfy the requirements of the municipal
code and that the municipal code can be changed to specifically allow
descretion in whether or not this can be allowed. Vote resulted:
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AYES: Councilmen Cleveland, Taylor and Mayor Imperial
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Councilman Bruesch
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and
so ordered.
Councilman Taylor inquired if the applicant understood what
the procedure was, and stated that this was not to allow the Church
to go ahead and expand or continue improving the property.
Mr. Tran stated that it was his understanding that he would
have to meet with the Planning Department to combine the lots to-
gether and resolve some of the other problems.
Councilman Taylor stated that the other part is the amending
of the Ordinance and he did not want any misunderstanding and added
that there was no guarantee that the ordinance was going to be changed.
He added that this is still an illegal use right now.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that the status quo is main-
tained, no enforcement action will be taken.
Councilman Bruesch requested that the record show that his
"abstain" vote was because he was in favor of working with the people
in the church; however, he was reticent to approve a motion that would
deny them the use of that property in the way that other pieces of
property are being used in this City.
Mayor Imperial requested that the record show verbatim that his
reason for voting"yes"which is to deny the appeal and uphold the
Planning Commission's decision, is that he is not in favor of any
illegal use in accordance of our code, of any piece of property, re-
gardless what it's use is, within the City of Rosemead.
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 86-47 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
RESOLUTION NO. 86-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS IN THE SUM OF $745,706.50 NUMBERED
10235-10264/17979 THROUGH.18070 INCLUSIVELY
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND
that Resolution No. 86-47 be adopted. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland and Mayor Imperial
NAYES: Councilman Taylor
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly.carried and so
ordered.
Councilman Taylor inquired about.Warrant No. 18063 made payable
to the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency relating to the Garvey Parking
Lot.
Susan Neely, Finance Director, stated that the City is reimburs-
ing the Agency.
Michael Burbank, Parks & Recreation Director, stated that this
project was duelly funded, and it is funded under two Park Grant Acts
as well as Redevelopment funding.
Susan Neely stated that the Redevelopment Agency funds paid the
contract costs, and is merely being reimbursed part of the expenses.
Councilman Taylor requested a memorandum. regarding this warrant,
and he stated that his "no" vote was because the CDBG Rebate Program.
He stated that he was appalled at the way the money is being spent
such as having a commercial rebate for painting a building. He felt
that was clearly a maintenance situation.and nothing more.
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Councilman Bruesch commented that the warrant lists are not
legible and requested that staff do something to improve them.
Mayor Imperial stated that this has already been discussed and
it will be taken care of.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 86-48 - APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR SB821 FUNDS
Councilman Taylor requested a memo from staff regarding this item.
He stated that Hellman Avenue had been done and then Marshall Street
and then Walnut Grove and then Lower Azusa was supposed. to be done and .
now in the present proposal it states that if there is money left over
Lower Azusa will be done. He questioned why the policy has been changed
and why Lower Azusa is not being done.
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, stated that there was no attempt to
change the policy, and when the Council adopts the Resolution the funds
will be utilized at Rosemead High School on the south side of Lower
Azusa.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN
FUNDS UNDER SB 821 AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ITS
BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN PLAN
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that Resolution No. 86-48 be adopted. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 86-49 - CALLING & GIVING NOTICE OF
SPECIAL ELECTION
RESOLUTION NO. 86-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE
CALIFORNIA, CALLING
A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
FOR THE ELECTION OF
PROVIDED BY THE PRO
CALIFORNIA RELATING
CITY.COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF
ELECTION ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1987,
A COUNCILNEMBER TO FILL A VACANCY AS
IISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND
that Resolution No. 86-49 be adopted. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-50 - REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES
Councilman Taylor inquired if it would be feasible to put
a deposit of $500 to cover the Candidates Statement so that the
Clerk would not have a hard time in collecting from candidates
after the election as has been done in the past when requesting
$300`at the time of filing.
Mayor Imperial stated that he had no problem with estimating
a bit higher than anticipated; however, he did not want to dis-
courage a potential candidate because he could not afford $500.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, suggested that the Clerk be
directed to be as precise as she can be and not put a number in
the ordinance.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGUATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE
OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE
VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1987
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND
that Resolution No. 86-50 be adopted. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. CM 11-12-86
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Councilman Bruesch inquired about paragraph #6 of the
Resolution which relates to the regulations of the Candidates
Statements for the Special Election on March 3, 1987, and
requested a memorandum explaining what has been repealed by
this paragraph.
Mayor Imperial requested a memorandum from the City Clerk
to all of the Councilmembers.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-51 - REQUESTING COUNTY SERVICES RELATING
TO SPECIAL ELECTION
RESOLUTION NO. 86-51
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO
THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1987
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that Resolution No. 86-51 be adopted. Vote resulted:
UPON, ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 86-52 - AUTHORIZING
THE TEMPLE STATION CAREER CRIMINAL
RESOLUTION NO. 86-52
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE TEMPLE
CRIMINAL APPREHENSION PROGR
PARTICIPATION IN
APPREHENSION PROGRAM
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
STATION CAREER
9M
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND
that Resolution No. 86-52 be adopted. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-B)
Councilman Taylor requested a memorandum from the Engineer
explaining why on item CC-C the Engineering Proposal is 47% of
the cost and on item CC-D the cost of Engineering is only 14%.
CC-A ACCEPTANCE OF DEED FOR ANGELUS AVENUE WIDENING.PROJECT
CC-C ENGINEERING PROPOSAL FOR BARTLETT AVENUE & RIGHT-OF-WAY
ACQUISITION
CC-D ENGINEERING PROPOSAL FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND STORM DRAIN
IN ENCINITA AVENUE(LOWER AZUSA/MISSION DR)
CC-E AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT--RUSSO/9340 MARSHALL
CC-F 2516 JACKSON AVENUE/QUITCLAIMING OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN.CLEVELAND
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.
CC-B ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS & AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR STREET AND
ON-SITE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS S/O VALLEY AND W/O TEMPLE
CITY BLVD.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND, SECONDED BY.COUNCILMAN
BRUESCH that the Street and On-Site Drainage improvements S/o
Valley Blvd., and W/o Temple City Blvd., Contract be awarded
to the low bidder, Shawnan Corporation. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, and Mayor Imperial
NAYES: Councilman Taylor
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and
so ordered. CM 11-12-86 Page #7
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Councilman Taylor requested
had stated his opposition in the
Council Meeting.
VI. STATUS REPORTS
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that the record show that he
verbatim minutes of the previous
A. ZAPOPAN COMMUNITY CENTER
This item was provided as informational at this time, and
it was received and filed.
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. PLANNING COMMISSION SELECTION PROCESS
Mayor Imperial recommended a Planning Commission Selection
Board.-. He'stated that he was proposing a Selection Board instead
of selecting a Planning Commissioner without an interview process.
The Selection Board would be comprised of the City Councilmembers,
and the selection will be made from those interviewed.
Councilman Bruesch inquired if the people who went through
the interview process last year would be notified again.
Mayor Imperial stated that they would all be notified of the
vacancy and those who are still interested in applying will be
interviewed again.
Councilman Bruesch and Taylor requested copies of the appli-
cations prior to interviewing the applicants.
B. FERN SCHOOL SPORTS COMPLEX--STATUS OF LIONS CLUB BUILDING
Councilman Bruesch read a letter from Gerald Plant, President
of the San Gabriel Valley Lions Club and requested that it be put
in the minutes:
We of the San Gabriel Valley Lions Club have inherited
through merger the Garvey Lions Club House situated on the;,Fern
School campus. Recently we received an ultimatum to move the
club house or it will be torn down. We have since reviewed the
minutes and bulletins of the Garvey Lions Club for the years
1956-57, during which the club house was built. We quote from
the Presidents message of Sept. 20th, 1956, in the Big Rumble
of Garvey Lions Club--Let's build a Community House for South
San Gabriel! The Lions Club has an opportunity to create for
the community a lasting benefit in the form of a meeting place
for the youth of the community and at the same time, a meeting
place for the Lions Club, Optimists and other organizations...
We maintain_it was built for a purpose. It has historical
value, sentimental value, it is sound practical-functional,
it is there. It was built primarily for the organized youth
of the community and should be used as such for Boy Scouts,
Girl Scouts, Rebel Board of Directors, etc. Because of the lack
of supervision and policing and vandalism, it has been somewhat
neglected. With a stucco job and a new roof it should blend in.
We would like to rededicate it to the youth of the community
for which it was built and in memory of those who labored to
bring it about.
Councilman Taylor stated that he was in favor of the Lions
Club House either being moved or torn down, and he stated that
there is a better use being proposed. He felt that the City did
not need to take any action on this because it is between the
School Board and the Lions Club, and the City's involvement would
not be appropriate in trying to save an older building that has
not been maintained.
Councilman Bruesch stated that he concurred with Councilman
Taylor's opinion also, and remarked that he brought this up so
that it could be included in the Council's records.
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C. Councilman Taylor stated that at the last Council Meeting
he had requested a soils report on Strathmore and Strang, and in-
quired if there were copies of these reports available.
Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that he did have
the soil report on Strang; however, the report on Strathmore is
forthcoming.
Councilman Taylor stated that he wanted to have both the
original and the supplemental tests on Strathmore.
D. Councilman Taylor stated that he had asked for a list
of the responsible party or agency for City Services during the
week-end and holidays.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that he thought that had
already been given to the Council in their boxes; however, he would
check on it.
E. Councilman Bruesch commented that he had received two
memos regarding street sweeping, and he stated that the southern
portion of San Gabriel Blvd., is indeed being swept during busi-
ness hours, and those.businesses are being impacted by the loss
of parking in front of their businesses for a four hour period
on Fridays. He inquired why that section of San Gabriel Blvd.,
was swept differently than other commercial streets.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that was the first
that he had heard of that particular area of San Gabriel Blvd.,
and he stated that this would be checked into and a memo would
be prepared for the Council.
Councilman Bruesch stated that he would like a change in
the scheduling of the street sweeping if there are businesses
being impacted.
F. Mayor Imperial stated that while driving around the
City he had seen a lot more graffiti than usual, and he prepared a
list of the places that the graffiti had not as yet.been removed.
He remarked that the Contractor for Graffiti removal is present
and requested Mr. Sullivan.to come forward to answer some of the
questions that might be asked.
Councilman Taylor inquired
the properties that are cleaned,
a list for.quite some time.
if there was a monthly list of
and stated that he has not seen
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that there are survey
lists prepared showing the properties reported and the properties
that are cleaned. He stated that he did not disagree with the
fact that there has been an increase in graffiti activity; however,
he felt that it was being removed in a timely manner. He commented
that the concern of the Council was that Tim Sullivan has contracted
with many more cities now and possibly the City of Rosemead is not
getting the service that it used to.
Mr. Tim Sullivan stated that with the added Cities, he has
put on additional help to cover the work. He stated that he and
his brother basically take care of Rosemead, and this is the City
where they got started.
Councilman Bruesch inquired if the painting on trees in the
parkways were part of the Contract with the City.
Mr. Sullivan stated that trees have been discussed; however,
there is nothing much that can be done about them because if you
take it off with chemicals the tree is hurt, and sandblasting takes
the bark off. He stated that there are some. cities that paint the
bottom of the tree trucks white; however, he was told that the City
of Rosemead does not want this done.
Councilman Bruesch stated that about three weeks ago every
tree on his street had graffiti on it.
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Mayor Imperial inquired of
would the City have legally in
caught putting graffiti on.
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the City Attorney what recourse
case one of the individuals were
Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that it would depend on
whether it is public property or private property; however, the
courts consider this as a property crime and there is not a lot
of penalty associated with it, and if they are caught red-handed
they are given some sort of community service sentence or help re-
move some, but it is a hit and miss proposition to actually catch
them in the act.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated.that there has been
successful prosecutions where the parents have actually had to
pay for the damages, but they have to be caught in the act.
Mayor Imperial suggested that it be advertised in the Rose-
mead Newsletter asking for the support of the community. This
would notify them that the City is doing the best it can, and
the problem needs their help to curtail it.
Councilman Taylor stated that would be an appropriate idea,
and requesting their help in notifying the staff of any graffiti
in their area or any information of the perpetrators of this.
Mayor Imperial wanted to make sure that the citizens report
these individuals to the City staff and not involve themselves
personally. He added that he had been approachedat City Hall by
a businessman who told him that his home office wanted him to
move his business because they were appalled by the amount of
graffiti that is in the City. Mayor Imperial inquired in case
there is an emergency, what kind of service would be available
on the week-ends.
Tim Sullivan stated that always in the past any type of
emergency has been taken.care of, and if he is called, he will
provide that kind of service. He reiterated that if he is con-
tacted, he will take care of the problem. He stated that there
has been a big outbreak in the business community of about 45
to 50 places in the last two weeks. He stated that they had been
notified by Thursday, and Friday they got started on the clean-up
and by Monday it was finished.
Councilman Taylor stated that if there is an outbreak going
on, possibly the sheriff's department should be patrolling behind
buildings that are being targeted.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that it was not behind
buildings. It is on Garvey, San Gabriel and many of the thorough-
fares.
Councilman Bruesch stated that he had seen a catalogue that
the Sheriff's Department had with a name and a person identified
by it.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the Sheriff's De-
partment actually comes out and takes pictures of these signs be-
fore it is-removed. The person whose name is on the wall denies
that he has put his name on the wall.
Councilman Taylor stated that he felt that the Mayor's sugges-
tion to put this in the newsletter and let it go to the 14,000 homes
in the City, was the most positive way of handling this problem.
Mayor.Imperial requested a memo sent to Capt. McClure with the
Mayor's signature stating the Council's wishes of more positive sur-
veillance of this graffiti situation.
The Council Meeting was adjourned to November 25, 1986 at 8:00 p
Respectfully submitted:
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