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CC - 05-28-86 - Adjourned Meeting0. 9 APPROVED CITY OF ROSEDIEAD DATF /~-/b-~~ By MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL MAY 28, 1986 AT 7:00 P. M. The Adjourned Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Imperial at 7:00 p. m., in the Con- ference Room of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Bruesch. The Invocation was delivered by Mayor Pro Tem Cleveland. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Taylor, Tury and Mayor Imperial Absent: None The 1986-87 Budget Study Session for the following accounts were discussed and considered: 4300.110 - GENERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that there is an 8% salary increase plugged into the overall law enforcement program. He commented that percentage would be verified at a later date by formal action at the Board of Supervisors level for the County. He added that in addition to the 8% increase, an increase in the level of service in a new area which has not been dealt with.in the City before, is being proposed, which is Community Service Offi- cers.& that $57,000 has been provided in the budget for three CSO Officers, and explained the need for these civilian type persons to help alleviate the work load on non-criminal type of functions. Capt. McClure stated that three Community Service Officers would be provided to the Rosemead and the coverage would be from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.., seven days a week. He stated that they would drive white radio cars with the logo of the City and CSO on the car with a yellow light bar on top. They would be between the ages of 19 and 23 and who are in college and interested in law enforcement. They would respond to calls and handle many, of the routine reports, issue traffic citations, store vehicles, and license bicycles. Mayor Imperial inquired if there are any Cities in.L. A. County that are presently using this CSO system. Captain McClure stated that there are some in Norwalk and Alta Dena Station. He stated that he had one to experiment with at the Temple City Station, and he was used in the unincorporated area. He commented that they were enthusiastic young people who wanted to do well so that they would be accepted as Deputy Sheriffs, and he stated that he had very positive feelings about this type of service. Councilman Bruesch inquired if these officers would be having law enforcement educational backgrounds. Captain McClure stated that they have been very fortunate in having a number of the applicants who apply are law enforcement majors in local Junior Colleges and Universities. Councilman Bruesch stated that he was in favor of this type of service, and he felt that anytime the paperwork by the on-duty officer is decreased, it will give him more time for protecting the City. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that the concept and level of service as presented in Account 4300. 110 be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. Adj.CM 5-28-8f The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Page #1 Mayor Imperial requested that the record show that he does have his reservations regarding the Community Service Officers. 4200.740 - INGLESIDE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER Councilman Bruesch inquired if there was any plan to use the Stress Management Programs for the Senior Citizens in the area and suggested that the Recreation Department explore avenues for using these services. Dr. Majowski stated that the service is available to utilize and they are always looking for places to use it, and once it has been started, it doesn't take much to duplicate the program. Councilman Bruesch stated that if the rest of the Council feels the same, he would like the recreation staff check into the possibility of using this service for the seniors in this City. Councilman Tury suggested that this item be considered as presented and then later to have a supplemental budgetary figure for the implementation of a stress management program for the senior citizens. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND 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. 4200.110, 120, 130 & 140 ROSEMEAD INFORMATION INC. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Account No. 4200.110, 120, 130 & 140 be approved as presented. Vote resulted: 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 TAYLOR,.SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH. that Account No. 4200.75 be approved as presented. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 4510.110 - PUBLIC WORKS-TRAFFIC ENGINEER MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Account No. 4510.110 be approved as presented. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION BY COUNCILM that Account Nos. 4100, 4310, 4320, 4330, 4510, 4780, 4800, 4810, 4820, resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL The Mayor declared said IN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH 4120, 4130, 4140, 4150, 4180, 4250, 4300, 4600, 4630, 4640, 4650, 4720, 4730, 4750, 4840, 4850 be approved as presented. Vote COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. motion duly carried and so ordered. 4110. ADMINISTRATION Councilman Bruesch inquired about Account No. 4110.330, Com- munications, and questioned if it had been installed. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the Telephone System is not installed as yet and new bids will be requested. Councilman Bruesch inquired why the price is lower than first budgeted for. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that this is a more realistic price than before. Adj.CM 5-28-86 Page #2 w MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that Account No. 4110 be approved as presented. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 4200. COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS Mayor Imperial stated that he felt that Account No. 4200.780 Legislative Advocate, should be increased to either $1800 or $1850 per month. Councilman Taylor stated that he would have to vote "no" on that increase because he felt that during the three months that the legislature is completely out of session, the City is continuing to pay $4500, with no real active work going on. Councilman Tury stated that he felt the day to day work is still going on even when there are no sessions going on. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that Account No. 4200.780 Legislative Advocate's salary be in- creased to $1850 per month. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Tury and Mayor Imperial NAYES: Councilman Taylor ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Taylor requested that the record show that the reason for his "no" vote was because the City continues to pay Joe Gonsalves during the three months that the legislature is out of session and no real active work is being done. 4240. CITY GARAGE Councilman Bruesch inquired why the maintenance costs have gone drastically high on some and others have gone down. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that in some cases it is the age of the vehicle and also the fuel charges. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that Account No. 4240 be approved as presented. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 4340. STREET LIGHTING Councilman Bruesch inquired why there was a separate Light- ing District around the Edison Company. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that those are special electroliers and they pay for them because they wanted them around the corporate facilities. He stated that all the street lights are owned by Southern California Edison Company and the City pays all the energy charges. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Account No. 4340 was approved as presented. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 4700. PLANNING Councilman Bruesch inquired if the General Plan would be completed within this fiscal year. John Carmona, Planning Director, stated that any expenditure that is not completed within this budget year, will be carried over to the next budget year. The amount not to exceed the 43,000 plus the amount which was recently amended. He stated that it is anti- cipated to finish by August. Councilman Bruesch inquired if it is anticipated for them to request any additional funding. Adj.CM 5-28-86 Page #3 John Carmona, Planning Director, stated that he did not anticipate any increase in cost as long as the project is com- pleted as proposed. He stated that if there are no additional meetings or changes, the project should be completed by August. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that Account No. 4700 be approved as presented. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion.duly carried and so ordered. 4710. BUILDING REGULATIONS Councilman Bruesch stated that he felt that Building Inspection has.been underbudgeted in the past few years, and inquired if that would be the case this year also. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the expenses are covered directly by the revenues, and it is only estimated by the building activity and if expenditures are higher then revenues are also higher. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that Account No..4710 be approved as presented. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 4740. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS Councilman Bruesch inquired what had been done regarding Cable TV monitoring.and the reason for the $1800 expenditure. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that he would provide him with the backup to that bill. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Account No. 4740 be approved as presented. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 4830 AQUATICS Councilman Taylor inquired about 4830.050 which is part- time pool personnel, and why cost has doubled since 1984-85. Michael Burbank, Parks & Recreation Director, stated that the pools are open almost year around, and during the winter months adult lessons and lessons in general. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Account No. 4830 be approved as presented. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 4870-510 TRAVEL & MEETING Councilman Taylor inquired why the Travel & Meeting had gone up to $2000. Frank G. Tripepi,.City Manager, stated that was travel for the Sister City Program and that Mr. Foutz had requested that this be placed in the budget; however, before these funds can be re- leased they will have to come before the Council with this request. Councilman Taylor questioned why this item was in the Dinsmoor House Budget. Frank G. Tripepi stated that was where it is normally paid from. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY; SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Account No. 4870 be approved as presented. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Tury and Mayor Imperial NAYES: Councilman Taylor ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Adj.CM 5-28-86 Page #4 Councilman Bruesch requested from the Finance Department a listing of any transfers of funds from the Appropriation Reserve Account. He felt that would be valuable information. Mayor Imperial directed that this be done. CONSIDERATION OF REMAINING ACCOUNTS 4130.910 Computer. Councilman Taylor inquired if the $9,000 was included in the list that was given to the Council. Susan Neely, Assistant Finance Officer, stated that it was not included in the memo; however, the $9000 in Account No. 4130 replaces the Datapoint terminal that is in the memo that was given to the Council. The Datapoint had been purchased used in 1980. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Account No. 4130.910 be approved as presented. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 4240.920 Vehicle Councilman Taylor inquired about the $19,000 that is being budgeted for vehicles. Donald Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that was for a replacement of the 1981 Malibu and also the payments of the Buick Park Avenue and Ford Tempo. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that Account No. 4240.910 be approved as presented. Vote re- sulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 4500. ALL ACCOUNTS/CONSTRUCTION STREETS & HIGHWAYS MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that Account No. 4500 be approved as presented. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Taylor stated that he voted "aye" with reser- vations regarding Rosemead Blvd. Councilman Bruesch inquired what 4500.992, Infrastructure Management Plan would be used for. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, he stated that it was a way of protecting the millions of dollars that have been put in throughout the years, and also a better system of making decisions on where future dollars should be put in the infrastructure and public improvement process. Norm Rubel said it would help correct deficiencies in the program and it addresses methodology for maintenance and minimize long-term pre-construction costs. 4530.948 & 949 Traffic Signals Lower Azusa Rd/Encinita Ave. and Temple City Blvd./Loftus. Councilman Taylor felt that those signals were in good condition for the location that they are in. Councilman Tury felt that the same way regarding the signal at Lower Azusa Avenue. Councilman Taylor requested that this item be deferred, and stated that there was a report with 11 accidents at one site and 17 at the other. He was curious about what those accidents were, and requested that information be made available to the Council. Adj.CM 5-28-86 Page k5 Mayor Imperial stated that if there is no objection, this item will be deferred for additional information. 4700.910 Office Equipment Councilman Bruesch inquired what digital maps are. John Carmona, Planning Director, stated that the $13,000 is going to take all the contents of the Official Zoning Address Map, and put it all in the computer. Councilman Taylor inquired if it would be on multiple sheets or on one sheet. Mr. Carmona stated that it could be done however the Council wants. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Account No. 4700.910 be approved as presented. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 4810.900, 930, 940 PARKS MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Account No. 4810.900, 930, 940 as presented be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 4830.940 AQUATICS MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Account No. 4830.940 be approved as presented. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 4840.910 OFFICE EQUIPMENT MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that 4840.910 be approved as presented. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 4850.860 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that Account No. 4850.860 be approved as presented. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 4880.820 PARK PROJECTS MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that Account No. 4880.820 be approved as presented. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. The Council Meeting was adjourned to an.:adjourned meeting__ on June 3, 1986 at 7:00 P. M., to meet with the Alhambra School District. Respectfully submitted: ~~r APPROVED: City CleLVk V'l A OR Adj.CM 5-28-86 Page #6