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CC - 06-24-86r1 • CITY OF rtC= ;TEAD DATE- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING Q ROSEM:EAD CITY COUNCIL JUNE 24, 1986 AT 8:00 P. M. The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Imperial 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 Tury. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Tom Phillips. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Taylor, Tury and Mayor Imperial Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 10, 1986 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the Minutes of the Council Meeting of June 10, 1986 be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. II. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROTESTS RELATING TO IMPOSITION OF LIENS ON REAL PROPERTY IN CASES OF DELINQUENT RUBBISH COLLECTION CHARGES Mayor Imperial stated that,the Public Hearing was open and inquired if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak regarding this subject matter. Joseph Chang, 8636 E. Ramona Blvd., spoke in opposition to the imposition of a lien on his property, and presented copies of cancelled checks paid to Modern Service. He also mentioned that the rubbish company had not picked up his com- mercial barrel service in about two years. After.considerable discussion, Councilman Tury offered that the trash bill in the amount of $207.35 be dropped and that the Chang's be responsible only for the $43.44 charges, and the lien would not be placed on the property in question, and from this point on, there would be a charge for one com- mercial unit, and one residential unit. After considerably more discussion by the Changs, they agreed to the suggestion offered. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the lien and the charge of $207.35 be dropped and that Mr. Chang pay the $43.44, and the property be charged for one commercial and one residential pick-up by Modern Service Company. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mr. Chang requested that the charges be placed on one bill and he would like to pay his rubbish bill annually. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated for the record, that based upon all the facts presented at the Public Hearing Modern Service has not sustained it's burden of proof, and as to 3457 Burton, the $43.44 item will become a lien if that item is not paid within 10 days. This would establish once and for all, that 8636 E. Ramona and 3457 Burton, with its present use are entitled to barrel service at the present rate of $16.85 a month and one residential service at $5.24 a month with a total rubbish bill of $22.09 per month subject to whatever increases that are contained in the contract. CM 6-24-86 Page ill • 0 Councilman Bruesch requested that staff get a memo from Modern Service explaining the reason that the barrel service had been discontinued at 8636 Ramona. Ed Randolph, 9541 Steele Street, spoke in opposition to the placement of a lien on his property. He stated that he had made a special arrangment with Modern Service and they had not billed him for 16 years and has never had garbage collected at that address; however, since the beginning of this year, Modern decided that even though he does not receive service, he must pay. He felt that this was a tax and not a collection fee. Councilman Tury stated that he understood Mr. Randolph, but it is difficult to pick and choose because others in the same situation would be requesting the same kind of exceptions be made for them, and it cannot be done according to the contract with Modern Service. Councilman Bruesch commented that the charge being made is to the residence, not the person, even if all the trash were recycled. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN.BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that the recommendations on 9541 Randolph Street, 2611 River Avenue, and 9610 Lorica be approved. Vote resulted: ' UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 86-30 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 86-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $401,704.32 NUMBERED 10005, 10028/16895 THROUGH 17011 INCLUSIVELY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that Resolution No. 86-30 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion,duly carried and so ordered. B. RESOLUTION NO. 86-31 - APPROVING APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL PEDESTRIAN FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SB821 RESOLUTION NO. 86-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE PEDESTRIAN FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SB821 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Resolution No. 86-31 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-A deferred) CC-B APPROVAL OF PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS FROM GRAFFITI . REMOVAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS CC-C AWARD OF BUS BENCH CONTRACT/PURCHASE & INSTALLATION CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE THREE COMPUTER PRINTERS CC-E AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS, AUGUST 1-3, 1986, IN NEW ORLEANS CC-F AWARD OF CONTRACT/GARVEY PARK BUILDING CC-G PARKING REGULATIONS/SAN GABRIEL BLVD.,AT POMONA FREEWAY CM 6-24-86 Page 112 LJ CC-H SHORT-TERM PARKING ZONE/3104 SAN GABRIEL BLVD. CC-I AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES EXECUTIVE FORUM, JULY 23-26, 1986 IN MONTEREY CC-J VACATION LEAVE REQUESTED/CITY MANAGER MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY 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-A REQUEST A JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH PLANNING COMMISSION ON JULY 15, 1986 TO REVIEW THE DRAFT GENERAL PLAN Councilman Bruesch stated that he had a problem with that date, but any other date either the week before or the week after would be fine. After discusion between the Councilmembers, it was decided that a study session could be held with the Planning Commission on July 22, 1986 following the Council Meeting. There being no objection, it was so ordered. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION A. CONSIDERATION OF TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX INCREASE 1. ORD. 587 (introduction) Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the proposed increase came about as a result of discussions between the City and the Chamber of Commerce, and it is supported by the motel, hotel owners of the major chains in Rosemead with the stipulation that this increase be allocated to the Trust Fund for the con- struction of a Visitor's Information Center. He added that a survey was made on the neighboring cities and the increasing of the transient occupancy tax from 6% to 8% would only bring the tax up to the level of the surrounding cities. Councilman Tury inquired what the total annual tax increase would amount to. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that he thought it would net approximately $62,000 annually.based upon the taxes collected last year if the tax were 8% instead of 6%. Councilman Taylor inquired if there were any plans or schematics on the Center. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that there are no drawings on this particular idea. He stated that the Visitor Information Center would be a central focal point in the city which will house conference rooms and the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Taylor stated that he felt that the Chamber of Commerce had a wealth of information that they are giving out already, and did not see a problem with things as they are. Joan Hunter, President of the Chamber of Commerce, stated she would answer any questions that the Council would care to ask. Councilman Tury stated that the community is not paying for the Center, and added that it was being paid by the transients who come into town using the motel or hotel facilities, and the additional 27 transient occupancy tax being considered is what will be used to construct and maintain the Visitor's Information Center. Councilman Bruesch stated that when he goes out of town, he always look for a visitor's center because he wants to know what sights there are to see and where good restaurants are. CM 6-24-86 Page H3 • 0 Councilman Taylor questioned who would own this building, and who would maintain it. Mayor Imperial stated that the Chamber of Commerce would own the building. Bonnie Culbertson, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that as part of the proposal to the motel, hotel owners in the area, was that the Chamber of Commerce would produce a quality brochure that lists all the hotels and motels in Rosemead with a map showing their location and it would list all the res- taurants. Councilman Taylor felt that this was an excellent idea and he felt that the hotel and motel owners should be helping the Chamber to produce such a brochure. Councilman Tury stated that Section 2. of the Ordinance does clarify many of the questions raised, and he added that this is a building fund and brochures are not being considered tonight. Mayor Imperial wanted to go on record saying that the Presi- dent of the Chamber is doing a wonderful job, and the Manager is also doing an-excellent=job. He felt that this would give the Chamber a chance to eventually become self-supporting and get the job done for the City of Rosemead. He felt it was a good idea and it will serve the City well. The following Ordinance No. 587 was introduced on its first reading: ORDINANCE NO. 587 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD INCREASING THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Ordinance No. 587 be introduced on its first reading and the reading in full be waived. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Joan Hunter, President of the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of the Board of Directors, expressed her appreciation to the Council for the Visitor's Information Center and stated that the Chamber would not disappoint any of them. VI. STATUS REPORTS CLAIMS BOARD A. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that this item was deferred at the last meeting in order to get a response from Mr. Moore of the SCJPIA regarding the formation of a Claim Board. This response has not been received as yet. Robert L. Kress, City Attorney, stated that it would be on the next Council Agenda. Mayor Imperial commented that he wanted the Board to con- sist of two staff members and one member of the City Council designated by the Mayor. He stated that he could support the Board in that form. VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. BUSINESS LICENSES Mayor Imperial stated that this is the third time that he has requested a Business License in the City of Rosemead and he added that his reason for this request is not only the business community but that the residents have no form of protection with primarily outside contractors. He felt that the only way there can be any kind of control, is to have every one who is working in Rosemead take out a business license. He proposed that this be only an administrative fee business license, which would only recoup expenses when the license is issued. He stated that the only purpose of such a license would be that it would be a way to protect the citizens in this community. CM 6-24-86 Page #4 Councilman Tury stated that philosophically, he has always been opposed to a Business License above and beyond what it costs to process the business. He stated that 40% of the businesses in the City have Business Licenses. He did agree with the Mayor and he did feel that it was necessary to find out who is operating businesses in the City. He also wanted the License to be a "no fee" or a "minimum fee" and he stated that an ordinance could be looked into that would have a handle on what businesses there are in town. Councilman Bruesch inquired what the Business License struc- ture is now as it stands. He'wanted to know who has licenses and who the dba's are, and commented on the many businesses that are being operated from their homes. Councilman Cleveland stated that he was very much in favor of the licensing of businesses; however, he wohdered how these businesses were going to be policed if there is no cost to the business people. Mayor Imperial stated that he felt that it would not be difficult to enforce. He felt that even if there was an addi- tional cost to the city beyond the administrative costs, it would be a worthwhile expenditure. Councilman Tury stated that he felt that the biggest selling point of this, was to know who is operating in town. He thought the staff should be directed to look at other cities with similar ordinances; however, he reiterated that the only way he would vote for it would be a non-revenue producing license. Councilman Bruesch thought it would be a good idea to get an imput from the Chamber of Commerce as the ordinance is being pre- pared. Councilman Taylor inquired what type of businesses will be exempt. Councilman Tury stated that will be looked into, and this License will be used strictly as a regulatory tool. Councilman Taylor commented that many contractors would not even come into City Hall to get. a License if they were the kind to swindle people, and used the analogy of the gangsters who do not register their guns. He also agreed with Councilman Cleveland regarding the cost of the enforcement; however, he wasn't opposed to people paying for the, costs. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that he felt that this was a form of registering all businesses. He stated that he would look at what other cities are doing and what the State Law allows and get back to the Council with the information. Councilman Taylor again questioned what types of businesses would be exempt. He stated that this proposal would take money, employeesr, investigation and enforcement; and he felt that it should not.be overall. Councilman Tury stated that a lot of pros and cons have been brought forth, and the problem has been recognized and the staff has'been directed to look at the problem, and something has to be done about it. Mayor Imperial stated that if a good suggestion comes up, he would be happy to consider it. He only wants to protect the citizens and the business people of this community. He added that the City Manager and the City Attorney have been directed to come back with the information needed to get the job done. B. Councilman Bruesch appreciated the memos regarding the transfers of the unappropriated reserves. He requested that this be made a permanent part of the budget package. CM 6-24-86 Page k5 Councilman Bruesch inquired what could be done to clean up the flood channels. He stated he has had three different people approach him regarding the problem. Councilman Tury stated that for the past 27 years he has had a portion of the flood channel behind his property, and he has tried to purchase the property or purchase the right-of- way, but nothing has been resolved. He stated that he chopped down the weeds in the channel because with 4th of July coming up, he did not want to have a fire there that would damage his home. He suggested that if.it endangers their property, they should clean it up themselves. The County does not come out and clean up these channels on a regular basis. Councilman Bruesch commented that also a problem with the channel was that during the rains, some of the dirt washed up into their property. Councilman Tury stated that he had also had the property wash away and through the family room of his house. He stated that it is a terrible situation because these bits and pieces of property are not worth anything at all to the County and yet they are adament in having to maintain a right-of-way. Councilman Taylor stated that he has seen the County post vacant lots in the City for weed abatement and plowing under, and yet when it is their property that needs cleaning up, they don't take care of it. C. Councilman Taylor requested that the City Manager get together with Dr. Peppin of the Alhambra School District Board, and stated that he had received a call about a vacant.30 acre parcel of land in Monterey Park, south of Garvey and west of Atlantic. He stated that he did not have any specific information regarding this site; however, he wanted it to be addressed in the EIR. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that he would con- tact Dr. Pippen tomorrow by phone, and he would follow up with a letter and give copies to the Council. Councilman Taylor also requested that the suggestion of aerial photographs of the different cities be given to the Alhambra School Board, so that when the EIR comes out, the area will really have been researched. He wanted this suggestion to be documented in the letter to them so that they know that is another source that can be checked out for the proposed high school site. VIII.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Glenn Clanton, 3244 Leyburn Drive, commented on a dirty street situation at the northwest corner of Garvey and Rosemead Blvd., and he requested that the City be contacted that owns that property to see if can be cleaned up. If they cannot clean it up, maybe this City could clean it. . Mayor Imperial directed the City Manager to contact the City involved to see what can be done about cleaning it up. There being no further business to consider, the Council Meeting was adjourned to the next regular Meeting on July 8, 1986 at 8:00 p. m. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: City C erk MAYO CM 6-24-86 Page #6