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CC - 03-25-860 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL MARCH 25, 1986 AT 8:00 P. M. APPROVED CITY OF ROSEMEAD DATE 4(- RY_ //A/DlD The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Tury at 8:05 p. m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California. The Council Meeting was recessed in order to complete the Rehabilitation Appeals Board public hearings which had been noticed to be heard this evening. The Rosemead City Council Meeting reconvened at 8:30 p. m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Taylor. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Tom Phillips. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Imperial, Taylor and Mayor Tury Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 5, 1986 - ADJOURNED MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the minutes of-the adjourned-meeting of March 5, 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: MARCH 11, 1986 - REGULAR MEETING Councilman Taylor stated that the address given on page N6 should be changed to 3612 Ellis Lane instead of 3312 Ellis Lane, and that the names of the four girls who were presented commenda- tions should be included in the minutes. Councilman Bruesch requested that "San Gabriel Blvd." should be changed to Whitmore Street on the first page, third paragraph from the bottom. Mayor Tury suggested that these minutes be deferred to the next meeting.. There being no objection, it was so ordered. III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 86-14 - APPROVAL OF ZONE VARIANCE #85-123 AT 3123 ROSEMEAD PLACE Councilman Taylor requested that this Resolution be held over to the next Council Meeting in order to have more informa- tion regarding the current status of the condition of the house and current photos of the house. There being no objection, it was so ordered. B. RESOLUTION NO. 86-17 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS Councilman Taylor requested information regarding warrant No. 16181 to So. California Edison Company-and questioned why the property owners would be paying for the street light. Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that the property owners were being charged because the installed lights were decora- tive as "requested-by-the property owners. The cost of "standard" lights are covered by So. Calif. Edison. CM 3-25-86 Page #1 Councilman Taylor inquired how many marbelite poles have been put in the City. Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that this was the first and since he has been with the:City. Councilman Imperial stated that there had been others about five years ago. Councilman Taylor requested a memorandum regarding the policy and where these poles have been installed. The following Resolution No. 86-17 was presented for adoption: RESOLUTION NO.'.86-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $432,547.94 NUMBERED 9867-9895/16111 THROUGH 16222 INCLUSIVELY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Resolution No. 86-17 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 and CC-C Deferred) CC-B ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS AND AWARDING OF CONTRACT FOR SCHOOL CROSSING FLASHING BEACON (DEL MAR/HIGHCLIFF) MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Contract for the School Crossing Flashing Beacon at Del Mar and Highcliff be awarded to the low bidder, S & W Electrical Contractors in the amount of $12,235.00 be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and.so ordered.. CC-A APPROVAL OF SAN GABRIEL SCHOOL DISTRICT SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM Councilman Taylor commented that he was surprised that the San Gabriel School District is offering this program to the Rose- mead youngsters, and questioned why the Rosemead School District or Garvey School District does not provide it. Michael Burbank, Parks & Recreation.Director, stated that the Rosemead School District does not have the funds for a summer lunch program, and the Garvey School District does have a similar program but the funds had already been allocated elsewhere. Councilman Taylor requested more information regarding the reason that San Gabriel School District is able to provide this service and get these funds and why the Rosemead School District does not. Councilman Imperial requested that there be back-up material presented with the item in the future prior to voting on anything. Councilman Taylor agreed with Councilman Imperial regarding the need of back-up material. MOTION BY MAYOR TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the Agreement between the San Gabriel School District and City of Rosemead to provide a daily lunch program at Rosemead and Garvey Parks, Emerson, Rice, Willard, Williams and Fern Schools be ap- proved. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Imperial, and Mayor Tury NAYES: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Taylor ABSENT: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CM 3-25-86 Page #2 l CC-C APPROVAL OF PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GARVEY PARK BUILDING AND AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS Councilman Bruesch requested that there be on-site architec- tural"observation and this be included in the specifications so that there will be tighter control of the construction of this building than there was when Zapopan Community Center was being built. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Plans and Specifications be approved and that authorization be granted to seek bids. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. Councilman Bruesch requested that staff check out the tractor and trailer parked on Dorothy and Delta Avenues. B. Councilman Bruesch commented on the trash bins in front - cf-the ,.four elementary schools and stated that they need repair or replacement as they leak and are smelly. He was under the impression that the Contract with Modern Service stated that all trash bins would be kept in good repair or be replaced, and he requested that this be investigated. C. Councilman Imperial requested a status report on the problem at 4706 and 4658 Ivar, by the Alhambra Psychiatric Hospital. D.. Mayor Tury inquired if there has been any progress made on the Pole Permits since the letter from Pacific.Bell;.was received.- Councilman Taylor requested information from the City of San Gabriel on howilong they have waited for Falcon to install the Cable System in their City. He requested copies of their Council Minutes be checked. Councilman Imperial stated that Falcon has not made a good faith effort as they had promised so many times when they were soliciting the Contract with the City of Rosemead. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that the first step would be to send a 30 day Notice to Falcon to cure their default or request a public hearing. Councilman Taylor was hesitant in sending a 30 day Notice because Falcon could rush and put in a pole or two and once the physical construction had begun then the City's liability would begin. He felt that information should be gathered together and Falcon should be contacted.and be advised of the:City':s_intention to invokeicontractural provisions. MOTION BY MAYOR TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that a letter to Tom La Fourcade be sent requesting his attendance at the next regular meeting to answer questions regarding the delay of the project and request that construction commence within 30 days after the meeting. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Imperial, and Mayor Tury NAYES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Taylor Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. E. Councilman Bruesch requested that a form letter be prepared and sent to citizens who are upset by the possibility of a High School being built in the City.of Rosemead, and this letter should reflect the fact that none of the Councilmembers are in favor of such an action. CM 3-25-86 Page #3 Mayor Tury stated that he has been sending letters out to each of the citizens who have questioned the possibility of the construction of a high school in Rosemead. Don Smith, 3120 Rosemead Place, stated that he had heard that the Alhambra School District would be making a decision on April 1, 1986. F. Hugh Foutz, City Treasurer, reminded the City Council about the Prayer Breakfast which will take place on April 12, 1986. G. Hugh Foutz also commented on the eight doctors who have arrived from Guadalajara and commented on the various hospitals and clinics that they have toured. He also expressed the appre- ciation of these doctors for the medical supplies that had been donated to them by the Rotary Club. Councilman Taylor complimented this program for the hands-on training that is.taking place. There was more discussion regarding the Fire Truck that is being sent to Zapopan. The City Council Meeting was adjourned to the next regular meeting. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: ' MAYOU_ CM 3-25-86 Page N4