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CC - 04-28-86 - Adjourned MeetingAPPROVED CITY OF ROSEMEAD ~D;ATE -/~-J MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING"Y ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL APRIL 28, 1986 AT 8:00 P. M. The adjourned meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Imperial on April 28, 1986 at 8:05 p. m., at the T & J's Restaurant, 8512 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California. The Meeting was a joint meeting with the Rosemead Elementary School District. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Tury. The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Bruesch. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Tury and Mayor Imperial Absent: Councilman Taylor ROLL CALL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDMEMBERS: Present: Michael Rosenberg, President, Elaine Pendleton, Clerk, Marie Ortiz, Boardmember, Dennis McDonald, Boardmember, Joe Vasquez, Boardmember, Julie Friese, Assistant Superintendent, and Richard Tauer, Compensatory Education Director Mayor Imperial stated that he wanted to make this discussion as informal as possible, and requested that Councilman Tury start the conversation about Item I-a, Fern School Sports Complex. a. Councilman Tury stated that he felt that there had been some misconception in what the Fern School Sports Complex really involves. It consists of two football fields and two baseball diamonds, and some temporary bleachers. He stated that the City is trying to enter into that agreement with the Garvey School District, and added that it was in an area of town where there is nothing at all. It would be taking over Rebel Field and this would be up-graded, and the City would be responsible for the maintainence. He remarked that possibly sometime in the future it could be expanded, but for right now it will be as stated before, two football fields (Soccer) and two baseball.diamonds, temporary bleachers, a small storage shed and lighting. He stated that it would be similar to what is available in Rosemead Park ad- jacent to Encinita. Councilman Bruesch added that the southern end of the City has much less park space per person than is available in the northern end of the City, and when looking for an area for a park, the choice was to go in with this joint venture or going out and condemning property for Park purposes. Condemning property was not desirable, so that is why the City is attempting to go into a joint venture with the Garvey School District.. Councilman Tury stated that Zapopan Park is actually on an Edison right-of-way, and the City is not allowed to build anything more on that site. He remarked that Garvey School District has not signed the agreement so it may or may not happen. The question arose about the possible expansion of the Fern School Sports complex. Councilman Tury stated that it could happen in the future; however, if there was going to be a Gym facility it would probably be in Rosemead Park, and this would be made available to the Rosemead School District. Councilman Bruesch stated that something else to consider is that Fern School Complex is. in the Redevelopment area and monies for the project would be coming from the Redevelopment Funds. Adj.CM 4-28-86 Page #1 Councilman Tury stated that if the agreement is terminated by the Garvey School District prior to 25 years, they would have to pay the City back for all the expenditures. Mayor Imperial inquired if there was any further comment, and there being none, he went to Item b. Library Services at Muscatel Intermediate. b. Michael Rosenberg,President, stated that there had been a discussion with Dick Harris, Frank Tripepi, Louis Tury and he regarding the Muscatel Library. Councilman Tury stated what was being discussed was a "fixed route shopper shuttle" and a mention was made that possibly a Library Program with the Muscatel students could be provided by':' having these students picked up by the shopper shuttle at the school and taken to the library and then later returned to the school. Councilman Tury stated that Prop A funds would be used for this transportation service. Mike Rosenberg inquired if this could be expanded to include other schools as well. Councilman Tury felt that might be pushing it a bit, since the schools are not on main thorough-fares; however, it could be looked into, but he did not feel that the library program for the elementary schools would be as important as it is for the Junior High School. Julie Friese, Assistant Superintendent, stated that as a District they are interested in having Media Centers for all the schools and expanding current facilities of the library, at least conceptually in the beginning and eventually some building in ad- dition to that and be able to do that. She added that there was no question that Muscatel Junior High needed it most of all, and that would save the District the expense of trying to provide a Media Center. Councilman Tury stated that this program would have to be set-up by the School District with the County Library and the City would be providing the transportation. As far as the.other schools, he stated that he could not promise, but would have it looked into; however, he did promise that the students from Musca- tel Junior High would have transportation to the Library and back to school. Councilman Bruesch stated that the shopper shuttle does not start at the early part of the day as it was to be made available after the stores are open, and felt that should be considered when preparing a schedule. Julie Friese stated that the library does not open until 10:00 a. m. so that would coincide with the shuttle hours. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that although the City approves the Library Program in total, it would still.have to go before the LACTC for approval. Proposition A Funds have to bene- fit everyone, and therefore, the bus that would be coming by Muscatel School, could not be restricted to students. If there are people who live in that neighborhood and they want to get on, they would have to be allowed to get on the bus. Mike Rosenberg, inquired if this was the same as the Dial-A- Ride Program. Councilman Tury stated that the Shuttle Buses were not the same as Dial A Ride buses, and stated that they were 29 passenger buses. Councilman Bruesch stated that they had 29 individual seats on the buses. Adj.CM 4-28-86 Page #2 • Julie Friese inquired when the buses would be available. Councilman Tury stated that had been ordered already; however, they would not be available until next fall for the students, and routes are being discussed now. He added that if the District is interested in utilizing these buses, it would be a good idea to inform the City now for routing purposes. Councilman Bruesch inquired if there could be transportation provided to elementary students who might want to attend classes at UCLA. These classes are dance troups, mimes, and similar type activities. If these classes could be made available to be shared city-wide by the students, he wondered if through Parks and Recre- ation, it could provide transportation for about 15 students. Councilman Tury stated that this could not be funded by Prop A monies. Mayor Imperial stated that this was something that could be looked into, but he felt the main concern was the library program and transportation from Muscatel Junior High School. There being no further questions, Mayor Imperial stated that the next item to be discussed was Item c. District Property to be Developed. C. Michael Rosenberg stated that Richard Tauer had spoken about some land at Janson that has not been useful and considered selling it to the City. Julie Friese stated that the subject land is along the eastern side of Walnut Grove and behind the upper-grade playground which is the western end of the School down to and as far as Olney. She added that there is also a strip of land at Shuey School, a smaller piece. She thought perhaps the City would be interested in purchas- ing these sites. She commented on the parking problem at Janson School. Councilman Tury inquired if the Church on the corner was locking their parking lot. Julie Friese stated that they were no longer allowed to use the Church parking lot since the new owners had purchased it. Marie Ortiz stated that it has become quite a problem on street sweeping day. Mike Rosenberg stated that the District should give the land to the City so that a parking lot could be constructed. Councilman Tury stated that if it is really a serious problem the Council can make some provisions to alleviate the problem; how- ever it is the Districts responsibility to provide parking. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, inquired if.the School District was willing to have their maintenance people clean-up in front of the school on a weekly basis. If they would then parking restric- tions could be suspended on the south side of the street. Mayor Imperial commented that the City has consistently had a problem, especially on the week-ends, with people going through the fence at Janson and using the diamonds, etc. and dumping beer cans and bottles all over the street. The Sheriff's Department is called frequently. He inquired if it was the Board's intention to board that fence and place "no trespassing" signs on it.. He felt that would relieve a lot of anxieties in that area, and it would clean-up the problem there every week-end. Marie Ortiz suggested padlocking it. Mayor Imperial stated that padlocking it would not do any good because there is a hole in the fence that can be walked through. Adj.CM 4-28-86 Page H3 • Michael Rosenberg stated that there is a sign there stating it is illegal to have alcoholic beverages on the premises. Mayor Imperial stated that he had not seen the sign. After one of the calls he had. received, he went over there and looked around and did not see one sign posted. He wondered why the place would be locked up if there is a hole in the fence that anyone could walk through. Councilman Tury stated that he may be a minority of one, but he felt that school property is public property to be used on the week-end instead of being locked up. He felt that the problem of beer and bottles is a policing problem. Dennis McDonnald stated that he felt that it is the Districts responsibility to have it cleaned-up, and possibly there could be a cleaning solution instead of closing it off to the public. Councilman Tury stated that with the demands for recreational space it is a shame to have that kind of a place locked up. Mayor Imperial stated that even with the parks facilities, they have a time of closure, and they are not kept open for 24 hours a day. Councilman Tury stated that he had no problem with them closing at 10:00 p. m. or something like that. He agreed that a clean-up effort would be better than a close up. Councilman Bruesch stated that he had the same problem at Fern School about 15 years ago. People came in a left beer bottles and finally, the neighbors got up in arms at the school board and the school board put padlocks all over. Then, the very next week somebody cut the very strong chain link fence and drove two Vol.kesvagon bugs on the school grounds and tore up all the turf. It was not much of a deterrent at all. Councilman Tury stated that if the District could take over cleaning the north side of the street, the City could take out the street sweeping signs and that would resolve your parking problem. Mike Rosenberg inquired what the feelings of the Council would be regarding the purchase of an extra piece of property: Councilman Tury stated that first it would.be better to find out exactly what the property is. Mayor Imperial inquried if there were any further comments on the District property. There being none, he went on to Item d. Builders Fees. . d. Mike Rosenberg commented on the fact that he realized that the City had a moratorium on high density housing. He felt that now would be a good time for a builders fee, since it would not be so controversial. Julie Friese stated that it would not be a fee itself, but an Ordinance that would allow the review a petition to determine the appropriate fee. The Ordinance would make no requirement of the fee.....?....... Councilman Bruesch inquired if there wasn't legislation prohibiting builders fees? Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that there may be Councilman Tury stated that it has been the Council's policy not to tax just for the sake of taxing, but to tax if there is a, need. He felt that the Council would be adverse to imposing a tax without a*given stated purpose and need. Councilman Bruesch stated that as a means of a deterrent to massive development,it might be a good idea to look into it. Adj.CM 4-28-86 Page #4 • 1 Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that a long time ago, the Council decided that there would be no condo development and that policy was regulated with an Ordinance. The efforts of that can be seen when comparing Rosemead to Monterey Park. As far as that being used as a tool to deter massive development, I don't think that would happen. It should have worked in Monterey Park because they have developers fees there and have for a long time, and it obviously, has not deterred anyone from building high-density condominiums which have impacted the school districts. Mayor Imperial stated that as far as he is concerned if there is nothing but single family dwellings built in this town, he would be happy. After much conversation regarding the low density policy of the City Council, Mayor Imperial stated that the next item to be discussed was Item e. District Latchkey Program. e. Richard Tauer, Compensatory Education Director, presented a background on the Latchkey Program. It started as a national concern over the students that went home after school with no supervision there. With Senator Roberti writing the bill for the Latchkey Program, California was very much in the fore-front. The Latchkey Program basically attempts to encourage agencies, such as school districts, cities and private childcare facilities, to have a Latchkey Program, and to service the needs of the Latch- key kids, but not just the Latchkey kids. 409 AFDC kids out of 2500 are attending the Rosemead School District schools, and 21 different languages are represented in these schools. A survey showed that 47% of the families have parents that are working out- side the home. 299 of the students are classified as migrant workers, and there is low reading scores and low language scores. They did not want the program merely to be a baby sitting service because there is a lot of time that 'could be utilized in learning. They had agreed with the State if they funded the program, they would provide a safe and stimulating environment, provide age appropriate activities to compliment school, provide social value and communication skills development, and to utilize community resources as much as possible, and to make it affordable to a wide range of students and would make it academically supplemental. He stated that there would be an on-going evaluation of the program because the State has a close hand in the whole thing. It is a brand new program for the State and is being developed as it goes along. This program is tied in very closely with what goes on with that child's schooling during the day, and it is an attempt to utilize the community resources that are available. Councilman Bruesch stated that when the Latchkey Program first came out, it was stipulated that the program would cross economic lines. There could be Latchkey kids from the richest to the poorest. It means a child that is left unattended. Councilman Tury stated that the Latchkey sounded like a super program, Mayor Imperial inquired if the help that is going to be given is going to help them to be more proficient in the English language? Mr. Tauer stated that it would be language development. Mayor Imperial inquired if they would also be taught some of the basic American values to help them fit into the American society better? Mr. Tauer stated that the program would help them to respect each others uniqueness. Mike Rosenberg stated that it is basically to become successful in school and to become successful in school you have to learn English. Mayor Imperial stated that he felt that if they are taught in their own language, they will not learn the English language or the basic values. That is happening. Adj.CM 4-28-86 Page #5 Councilman B• esch inquired if pre-schoo children were 'i serviced in the I hkey program. Mr. Tauer stated that the program defines what areas or what age levels are to be served, protective custody kids, kindergarten to the ninth grade, and priority no. 2, is kinder- garten through third grade plus their siblings, priority no. 3 is optional, they have to be served, and those are from grades Fourth through Ninth..He stated that the Districts intent at this time would be to serve the first two priorities, the ones that have to be served. So far in the past two weeks there have been 81 families who have applied and there are 84 slots avail- able at three school sites. That is 131 children and 91 are subsidized and 40 will be non-subsidized probably. Councilman Tury inquired about the budget for the program. Mr. Tauer stated that the budget was $180,000 a year, and the State will go one two contracts, from March 1 to June 30, 1986 and the other will be from July 1st of 1986 to June 30, 1987. Mayor Imperial stated that he felt that the subject had been covered very thoroughly, but if there was any literature regarding the program, he would like to have it. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, went over the remarks made by Mr. Tauer. The Budget is $180,000 and $90,000 of that was funded by the State and an equal amount would be matched by the District and about $4000 a quarter would be spent out of the General Fund which is $16,000 annually. Elaine Pendleton stated that what they are looking for is cooperative programs after school, such as assistance with the recreation program and the ability to use the Pool. These are the kinds of resources that they want. Mayor Imperial stated that the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department is not at the meeting, and an answer to the request cannot be given at this time, but he felt sure that the District could coordinate with Michael Burbank to see what the possibilities are, and he can bring it back to the Council. 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 pro- fessional'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. Councilman Tury stated that the after school programs are very expensive, and they would have to be made available to every one. It could not be.exclusive to the students on the Latchkey Program. Mayor Imperial went to Item f. Other Joint Ventures between the City and the District. f. Michael Rosenberg inquired if the Shuttle could not assist in the after school programs, pre-school and parent education programs. Many of the parents have to walk 2 miles with their children in the heat to attend these classes,,and he felt that if there was some sort of transportation, these programs could be more successful. Councilman Bruesch stated that with all the conversation about using the Shuttle Bus, it should be understood that the routing has not been set. The contractor will look at the demo- graphics and the traffic flow and the pedestrian flow and then come up with a routing plan which best suits the needs of the community. He felt sure that if they were aware of the fact that there is a desire to utilize portions of the route for purposes such as were brought up, it would be put in their logis- tics of setting up a route, He added that it can't be the only aspect to consider, because primarily the shuttle will be used for residents to get to the shopping centers. Councilman Tury stated that this transportation money has a tight rein on it. It can be looked into, but it has to be approved by LACTC, and he would hesitate to say that there could be enough justification to run a bus from Encinita to Muscatel. Adj.CM 4-28-86 Page #6 ! • Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the Shuttle Program has been approved, and the Council can commit to the District that in the Shuttle route, as it goes from Mission Drive down Muscatel to head toward Rosemead Square, it can stop in front of the School and pick-up a few kids and drop them off at the library. If LACTC finds out about it and challenges the program, they may disallow it. Mayor Imperial stated that the next item for discussion would be Item g. City Sponsored Counseling Programs for Drugs and Gangs. g. Councilman Tury stated that there were two programs, the West San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion Project and Ingleside Hospital, and the Gang Detail of the Sheriff's Department which really works the best.' Councilman Bruesch complimented Officer Baltazar who handles the youngsters in an outstanding manner, and he felt that he was a good advertisement for the Sheriff's Department and a good ad- vertisement for the City's relationship with the youth, and the seniors as well. Councilman Tury presented an explanation of the Juvenile Diversion program and commented that 400 young people were handled by them last year. Mayor Imperial commented that Ingleside Hospital was more for the emotionally disturbed person. Councilman Bruesch stated that Sheriff Sherman Block has been requesting $10,000,000 to $15,000,000 State committment on a Kinder- garten through the 6th Grade Drug Abuse Program. He is doing this because that Drug Abuse abatement in Junior High School is already too late. .h. Diversion Reading Program. Councilman Tury stated that about three years ago the funds had been cut to the reading program, and thanks to the support of the Council, the City is funding it only for Rosemead youth. He stated that the Rosemead School District students were about 607 of the total who use the program. He felt that it was a good program and as long as resources last the City will keep funding that program. Councilman Bruesch stated that he had been working with the Superintendent.of Schools on the Board and the Boys and Girls Club also have a homework.assistance program offered primarily to Rosemead students. He added that an expansion is anticipated to be able to offer this help to all the students in the City. Councilman Tury stated that the Boys Club was operating in an excellent manner now. i. Status - Cable T.V. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that Falcon had just presented a status report to the City Council last week, and they are talking about the start of construction to commence in August. The City Council extended the period to September 15, 1986 to com- mence construction or show cause, or the City Council would pursue all penal provisions that are available to the City. Councilman Tury stated that Falcon has posted a $300,000 Bond and the Council is to the point that that Bond will be moved on,:.unless they show good cause.. He felt that up to this time, they have had legitimate reasons for the delays. Frank G. Tripepi stated that the School Board should not get their expectations up about what will be available to them once the system is constructed. There will probably be one free drop for each public facility. An inquiry was made by a boardmember about public service programs. Adj.CM 4-28-86 Page #7 f Frank G. Tripepi stated that there would be a channel that will be provided for public access; however, Falcon has found in the cities where they are operating cable, that is not even working. It is to the point, that in a couple of the cities Falcon has given them the equipment and told them to do their own thing. He stated that cable is basically C & N News, C & N Nightline News, Sports Channels, ESP Channel and a pay channel. They no longer have any greater expections for cable. Councilman Bruesch commented that Falcon also stated.that those cities who chose to do their own programming did have some fairly good programs. These were their own in-house programs. Mayor Imperial expressed his appreciation to the Rosemead School District Board for attending the meeting and for their input regarding their mutual concerns. The City Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p. m., to the next regular meeting on May 13, 1986 at 8:00 p. m. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: City Jerk M)IYM Adj. 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