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CC - 05-13-86S ` APPROVED CITY OF ROSEmrAD DATR S - - E:Y MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL MAY 13, 1986 AT 8:00 P. M. The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council.was called to order by Mayor Imperial at 8:00 p. m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Taylor. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Percy.Ferguson. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmembers Bruesch, Cleveland, Taylor, Tury and Mayor Imperial Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 15, 1986 - ADJOURNED MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the City Council Minutes of April 15, 1986 be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 22, 1986 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that the City Council Minutes of April 22, 1986 be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 23, 1986 - ADJOURNED MEETING Councilman Taylor requested a clarification on Page #10 be added, and it be: "down to now" where the question mark is placed in his statement. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that the City. Council Minutes of April 23, 1986 be approved with the added clarification. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 28, 1986 - ADJOURNED MEETING Councilman Bruesch requested that a statement which he made be included in the minutes on page 6. The statement to be added is as follows: Councilman Bruesch stated that if the District does use the expertise of the Parks & Recreation Director to help coordinate their recreation program, the Latch Key Program can use this professional time as an in-kind contribution. This would be a simple, no cost way for the City to assist the Program and it would not be time consuming. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that the City Council Minutes of April 28, 1986 be approved as amended. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Tury and Mayor Imperial NAYES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Taylor Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CM 5-13-86 Page H1 PRESENTATIONS: 1. Shuey Elementary School/Farm Day Mayor Imperial introduced Wendy Kraft, teacher at Shuey Elementary School, who in turn presented three students in her class. Mayor.;.Imperial presented a Proclamation declaring May 21st as Farm Day in the City of Rosemead, and commended students and staff of Shuey Elementary School for being selected as the site for the Sixth Annual Los Angeles County Farm Day. Vin Lam thanked the Mayor for proclaiming May 21st as Farm Day in Rosemead. Tsianina Means stated that over,=250.different..agricultural--'commodities are grown in the United States, and that California is rated n'umber.i,one,and also said one out of every three jobs is related to agriculture. She thanked the Council for their support. Jeanette Romero invited everyone to attend Farm Day at Shuey Elementary School and presented the Council with invitations. 2. Ingleside Hospital Mayor Imperial requested that the representatives of the Ingleside Hospital, Emmett Rice, Dr. Stuart Maude, and Administrator, Bud Newell, come forward. He presented them with a Resolution of Commendation honoring Ingleside Hospital for it's sixty years of service to the emotionally ill in this community, and has become nationally known for the quality care which it provides for people of all ages. Bud Newell, Administrator, presented the City with a plaque; of the Ingleside Hospital which can be hung for all to see. Mayor Imperial thanked them for the plaque. 3. American Youth Soccer Organization Mayor Imperial called upon Doug Cooper, President of the AYSO, and invited him up. Doug Cooper, President of the AYSO, Region #40, thanked the City of Rosemead for the use of Rosemead Park and for all the help from Michael Burbank and staff for the past several years, which allowed the AYSO the opportunity to provide the program to about 1000 children in the area. In appreciation for this help and sup- port he presented a check in the amount of $500 to the City of Rosemead to be used by the Parks and Recreation Department. He conunented that this soccer organization is for children, 5 to 18, and stated that they serve San Gabriel, San Marino, Rosemead and are adding the Garvey School District, and soccer is provided for both boys and girls with a philosophy that everyone plays at least 1/2 of a game. He again thanked the City for the well-taken care of park that the City provides for them. Councilman Bruesch commented that two young gentlemen from this community who have participated in the youth soccer league, have been offered professional contracts, one with Kansas City and the other with the L. A. Lazers. Mayor Imperial thanked the AYSO on behalf of the entire City Council for the check of $500 and stated that it would be put to good use, and wished them a successfull season. Hugh Foutz, City Treasurer, stated that he would like to get together with Mr. Cooper and discuss the possibility of ex- changing soccer players with the Sister City Program in Zapopan. Mr. Cooper stated that he would talk with Michael Burbank about that and maybe something could be worked out. CM 5-13-86 Page #2 • III. LEGISLATIVE 0 A. RESOLUTION NO. 86-21 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS Councilman Bruesch inquired if McDonalds Restaurant is an independent franchise or a company store. Jim Guerra stated that it is a franchise and not owned by McDonalds. Councilman Bruesch stated that he has always been in favor of the CDBG Funds be spent on locally owned businesses; however, he felt that it was not proper when it involves gigantic owned corporations which should have its own resources to do its own cleanup. RESOLUTION NO. 86-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $452,147.19 NUMBERED 9931-9960/16559 THROUGH 16699 INCLUSIVELY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Resolution No. 86-21 be adopted. 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 his "no" vote was principally and primarily on the McDonalds rebate, and he agreed with what Councilman Bruesch said. He was under the impression that the rebate program was to encourage improve- ment in many of the areas that need to be rebuilt. He felt that McDonalds is first-class, top-line all the way with their programs and corporate direction. He did not feel it was appropriate to use $15,000 of CDBG Funds, because he felt that they were already top notch as far as he was concerned. Councilman Bruesch stated that he was not in favor of using these funds for that type of program. Councilman Tury inquired how much was the total improvement project. Jim Guerra stated that it was $38,000 for the total improvement. Mayor Imperial stated that there should be guidelines prepared, and not say this is good for you, and not good for you. Councilman Tury stated that the City should not pick and chose since that was not the intent of the original program. Councilman Taylor stated that if that is the case then the entire City should be allowed to participate in the Home Handyman Program without picking and chosing. Councilman Bruesch stated that he was not in favor of one business buying out another by using this type of funding for that purpose. Councilman Tury inquired if CDBG funds could be used to ac- quire another business, or was it strictly for property improvement. Jim Guerra stated that th of a building on the property, business. The cost of $38,000 into two parts, removal of the of that and the second portion block wall and the landscaping D action in question was a demolition and was not used to purchase the was the demolition which was broken Winchell.building and the repaving was repaving the entire lot plus the of the two parking lots. Councilman Taylor inquired if there were two contracts sub- mitted in the demolition of Winchells. CM 5-13-86 Page #3 • Jim Guerra stated that it was submitted under two contracts, by the same contractor. It was broken down into two portions, the demolition of the Winchells parcel, installation of parking lot and asphalt curbs were $12,402. He stated that at the Mc- Donalds site, installation of 12 inch of overlay of asphalt and miscellaneous concrete girds, two trash containers and two yard lights at $22,401. Councilman Taylor stated that some of the funds would be for the demolition of a burned out building. Jim Guerra stated that was correct. Councilman Taylor inquired about the insurance money received. and who collected it. Jim Guerra stated that had not been investigated. Councilman Taylor requested that this be checked into to see if McDonalds had been paid for the loss of that building and then collected again on reimbursement on the City program. Councilman Bruesch also requested that it be checked out to see if the people who operated Winchells franchise desired to sell out or were bought out. Mayor Imperial directed the staff to investigate' these issues. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-A & CC-G deferred) CC-B APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS FOR BUS BENCHES & AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS CC-C EXTENSION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT CC-D ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT, PERMIT TO ENTER, FOR EGLEY AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CC-E SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD TRAFFIC STUDY CC-F TIME LIMIT PARKING AT 3310 SAN GABRIEL BLVD. CC-H AWARD OF BIDS FOR 20TH HOME HANDYMAN PROJECT MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR 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 RENEWAL OF STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT Councilman Bruesch stated that he would be in favor of approving this item, with the deletion of San Gabriel Boulevard (San Bernardino Freeway to Garvey Avenue). Councilman Tury inquired what the increase in cost would be to bring in the street sweeper at night to do that small section-instead of between 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p. m. Tim Kerr stated that.he did not know; however, he did not think that it would be much. Mayor Imperial inquired if the residents on Walnut Grove between the northern boundary and Valley Blvd., would be having their streets swept from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays. Tim Kerr stated that in order to minimize the inconvenience this section will be swept from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that.this contract be approved with the deletion of San.Gabriel Boulevard between the San Bernar- .dino Freeway to Garvey Avenue. CM 5-13-86 Page #4 Mayor Imperial stated that the motion died due to a lack of a second. Councilman Tury stated that he would like the Contract renewal be approved as recommended and then get a cost of the change and then make a minor modification. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that the renewal be approved as recommended; however, prior to the posting of the streets, to make an investigation of what,.the added. cost would be and bring it back to the Council. Vote re- sulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared,said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-G TRAFFIC SAFETY/DELTA AVENUE SOUTH OF DOROTHY Holly Knapp, 8367 Whitmore Street, stated that she had dis- cussed this problem with the Traffic Engineer, and inquired if the recommendation before the Council from the Traffic Commission stated anything about looking into a guardrail. Councilman Taylor inquired if she had received a copy of the recommendation. Mrs. Knapp stated that she had received a letter inviting her to attend; however, had not received a copy of the recommenda- tion which was presented to the Council for consideration. Councilman Tury stated that part of the recommendation was to investigate a suitable guardrail which would meet the safety and legal requirements of the City; however, what action is being considered tonight did not include the installation of a guardrail. Councilman Taylor requested that this item be deferred since Mrs. Knapp had not received a copy of the staff report and;,she.. was the primary party requesting this item. Mrs. Knapp requested that this item.not be deferred,:and that the recommendations of the Traffic Commission be approved so that these safety measures will be there and then after that an investigation can be made regarding the placement of a guard- rail. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that the recommendation of the Traffic Commission be approved, and that at the next Traffic Commission Meeting the guardrail investigated. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mrs. Knapp.requested also that a guardrail about 10 to 15 feet long be investigated instead of the larger ones. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION A. SCHEDULES FOR DRAFT GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE The Study Session scheduled for May 20, 1986 was changed to May 19th at 7:00 p. m. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVE- LAND that the tentative schedule for the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance be approved with the change from May 20 to May 19, 1986. at 7:00 p. m. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CM 5-13-86 Page H5 • 0 B. AB 3612 (TANNER) TOXIC AIR CONTAMINENTS Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager; stated that this bill which was introduced by Assemblywoman Sally Tanner covers the regulatory control of toxic air contaminents emitted from trash.burning plants. He added that this bill would.prohibit the granting of a permit for a resource recovery project involving thei incineration of solid waste if the facility was to be located in an area which had experienced more than'150 days of stage 1 episodes in the past three years and was within a groundwater basin already containing landfill facilities. He stated that along with the recommendation to support AB3612 and appropriate letters be sent, Assemblywoman Tanner had requested the assistance of the Legislative Advocate at the Hearing and also with the floor votes. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that letters of support of AB3612 be sent to the appropriate people and that Joe Gonsalves be requested to assist Assemblywoman Tanner at the next hearing and also with the floor votes. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. VI. STATUS REPORTS A. EXPLANATION OF TRASH SUBSIDY This item will be held over to May 27, 1986. VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. Councilman Bruesch requested that the minutes reflect his congratulations to the staff and students of Rosemead High School for their successful venture in producing a musical comedy. He felt that it was a.superior.project. B. Councilman Bruesch requested that staff prepare a Resolution supporting Assemblyman Dom Cortese's Proposition #46 which safeguards the fact that the electorate can have a say with a 2/3 vote relating to the floating of lower interest general obligation bonds. C. Councilman Bruesch requested also that a Resolution support- ing Proposition #51 be prepared, which relates to the "Deep Pocket" initiative. Councilman Taylor stated that he was not prepared to vote on those resolutions tonight; however, he did not have a problem if they were on the next Agenda. Councilman Tury stated that he too, would like them on the Agenda, and then a decision can be made. Mayor Imperial also agreed with that. C. Councilman Taylor inquired if anything had been heard from the Alhambra School Board as far as an official rejection or the setting of a meeting with them. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that it was his under- standing that the meeting would be scheduled sometime in the month of June. D. Councilman Taylor also requested a further report regard- ing Mr. Cabrera regarding the Home Loan Program. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the report is com- pleted and is on his desk for review. D. Mayor Imperial stated that he has been questioned by residents regarding the Soon dwall on Olney, and he stated that there have been nothing,rbut promises made. Councilman Tury stated that he thought it was budgeted for the 1987 Budget. CM 5-13-86 Page #6 Councilman Taylor requested.that along with the report to the Council regarding the Soundwall, he wanted the dates in a chronological order of what had been scheduled. -He felt that it should have been built right now. Councilman Tury stated that it was being designed right now and would be built next year. Councilman Taylor stated that the wall had been put-off from 1985, then 1986, and maybe 1987. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that from what he could remember of the memo, that it was to be constructed 1986-87, and he stated that he would prepare a memo regarding its status. Mayor Imperial stated that he..also wanted up-dated status report on the Caltrans yard on Walnut Grove. Mr. Tripepi stated that he would have a memo prepared. Mayor Imperial stated that he had been at the Zapopan Community Center for the Mother of the Year Award, and he noticed that the need"for paper towels in the restrooms seemed to be greater..that'the blower for drying of the hands. He felt that the residents should have an option and he felt that towels should be placed in the Com- munity Center. He also requested that there be a place for residents to sit in the lobby of the Zapopan Community Center and possibly a book-rack so they can relax in the lobby. He directed the Parks & Recreation Director, Michael Burbank, to'take care of that. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS FOR 1986-87 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Delegate: Tury Alternate: Imperial CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION Delegate: Imperial Alternate: Tury L. A. COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Delegate: Imperial Alternate: Cleveland L. A. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION Delegate: Bruesch Alternate: Cleveland LIBRARY BOARD Delegate: Cleveland Alternate: Ginger Hirakawa JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY Delegate: Taylor Alternate: Cleveland OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE/CCCA Representative: Imperial WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY PLANNING COMM, Delegate: Cleveland Alternate: Taylor CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR RTD Delegate: Bruesch Alternate: Taylor SO.CALIF. ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS Delegate: Cleveland Alternate: Taylor WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY JUVENILE DIV. Delegate: Tury Alternate: Taylor SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ASSOCIATION CITIES Delegate: Bruesch Alternate: Taylor UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER DIST. Representative: Tury Mayor Imperial inquired.if there were any objections to the Mayor's Committee Appointment List, and there being none, the Appointments were so ordered. VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Glenn Clanton, 3242 Leyburn Drive, commented on the Sound System in the Council Chambers and stated that the Council Members who speak into the microphones can be heard and those that don't cannot be heard. Gene Boyd wondered if the City of Rosemead was participating in the Hands Across America, and inquired if the City would declare May 25th, 1,986 as Hands Across America in the City of Rosemead. He said if this is successful it would provide 100 million dollars for feeding the poor in the United States. CM 5-13-86 Page #7 Mayor Imperial stated that he appreciated the program and hoped it would work; however, he wasn't sure if it should be a City position or that of the individual councilmembers., Councilman Tury felt that declaring May 25th as Hands Across America Day, would simply make the citizens of Rosemead aware of it, and encourage those who may want to participate. Councilman Bruesch agreed with Councilman Tury in that it would heighten the awareness of the citizens of the City of the program or the problem which the program addresses. He also had no qualms about declaring May 25th Hands Across America Day, and requested that a Resolution be prepared declaring this. Mayor Imperial directed that Wykoff and Associates prepare a resolution declaring May 25th as Hands Across America Day. Councilman Taylor stated that he had noticed a power pole on Jackson and Garvey across from the Junior High School and he requested that Edison check the power box which was mounted on the pole. He stated that Edison had a traffic sign wired across the front cover with electrical wire. He felt that it was not up to standard at all. Councilman Taylor requested a memo from the City Manager stating who is in charge of week-end inspections of highway markers. The safety signs on Garvey in front of Pic n Save was laying down flat in the roadway Sunday, and Mr. Nunez had stated that it was also there on Saturday. He wanted to know who the reporting agency would be. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that he would check with the inspectors, and he added that the Sheriffs are suppose to have the emergency number and he stated that it would be taken care of, and a memo would be prepared for the Council regarding this matter. Mayor Imperial stated that the Council would recess to a closed session. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that the Council will receive a report on litigation, and no action is going to be taken. The City Council Meeting reconvened.from a closed session. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that the Council met in a closed session to discuss one matter that is presently in liti- gation and another that may be. Both have been documented in ap- Lpropriate;memorandums which the City Clerk has as part of the Agenda. The Council also reconvened as the Redevelopment Agency and received their report from counsel concerning the County of Los Angeles versus the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency regarding a case that was filed on May 9, 1986. No action was taken on.any of these matters. Reports were only received and directions given. There being no other business to handle, the Council Meeting was adjourned to May 19, 1986 at 7:00 p. m. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: City Clerk 94YOR CM 5-13-86 Page #8