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CC - 02-11-86OVED CI TY'€7F ROSERf; AD DAT'i;-~~ ~G MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 11, 1986 AT 8:00 P. M. 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 Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tem Imperial. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend John Juedes. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Brnesch, Cleveland, Imperial, Taylor and Mayor Tury Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 28, 1986 - REGULAR MEETING Councilman Bruesch requested that clarification of his state- ment be made on page #2 of the minutes. He requested that "of the front house" be added to his statement. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the meeting of January 28, 1986 be approved as amended. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Tury presented a Resolution of.Commendation to Nick Madren for saving the life of a child who was choking on.a piece of candy while he was driving by. He stopped and used techniques learned in.a CPR Course, and cleared the airway of the child and thereby saving her life. Councilman Bruesch commented that this should be a reminder to people to take the CPR Courses that are made available to them, and he felt that they are very important. Mayor Tury presented a proclamation which named February 23rd to-March 1st as History Week in the City of Rosemead to Dr. Terry Irvine, Carol Mahoney, and Walter Emerson. Mayor Tury stated that this should be a very interesting pro- gram with the expertise of Dr. Irvine and was happy to be a small part of it. Councilman Bruesch stated that he was very happy to hear that as an old history major, that history was being elevated to this high level and that it was a long time in coming to this point. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL.TO PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION DENYING ZONE VARIANCE 85-123 AT PRO- PERTY LOCATED AT 3123 ROSEMEAD PLACE. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that this was a continued Public Hearing and it had been requested by the applicant this item be held over to the next regular meeting of February 25, 1986. There being no objection, it was so ordered. B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1986-81 CDBG PROGRAM Mayor Tury opened the Public Hearing and inquired if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak. No one came forward, and the Public Hearing was closed. CM 2-11-86 Page H1 • 0 Councilman Bruesch inquired if the public improvements on Artson included repaving. Mark Fullerton stated that item 1 of Artson Street included paving; however, item 2 of Artson street was for acquisition and design engineering. Councilman Bruesch inquired target area, and inquired why it improvement projects. if Strang was located in the was not included in the public Mark Fullerton stated that project would involve relocation of utilities and acquisition of right of way, and that process would take a longer time than Artson which can be completed in the fiscal year. Councilman Bruesch stated that he agreed that Artson and Prospect was in need of the work planned; however, he felt that since the future of the CDBG funds may be limited, he wanted to have Strang included in this particular package. He felt that it may not be able to be funded a few years later. Mayor Tury suggested that this program be accepted as presented, and then at budget time,,possibly other funds can be made available for the Strang Street Improvement Project. Councilman Taylor inquired if the $40,000 for Artson in item #2 was for right of way acquisition and engineering only, and not for street improvement. Mark Fullerton stated that one phase is for paving of Artson Street between LaFayette and Eckhart,.afid the"other- phase "on Artson would be for engineering design.and right of way acquisition in the first year, and the second year would possibly be to complete the project. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that the CDBG Program for the fiscal year 1986-87 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. 86-7 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 86-7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $199,657.22 NUMBERED 9802-9822/15776 THROUGH 15885 INCLUSIVELY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Resolution No. 86-7 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. 86-8 - SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT #4 RESOLUTION NO. 86-8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER PUBLIC NECESSITY, HEALTH SAFETY OR WELFARE REQUIRES THE FORMATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT IN THE AREA SET FORTH ON EXHIBIT "A" HERETO MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Resolution No. 86-8 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CM 2-11-86 Page #2 C. RESOLUTION NO. 86-9 - APPROVING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS FOR TESTING SIGNAL CONTROLLERS FOR DEL MAR AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. 86-9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTING OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLERS FOR THE DEL MAR AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Resolution No. 86-9 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. D. RESOLUTION NO. 86-10 - APPROVING DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT FOR HONEYCOMB TAVERN AT'9422-9424 VALLEY BLVD. RESOLUTION NO. 86-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE HEARING OFFICER 8, GRANTING.-, A DANCE PERMIT & ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT FOR HONEYCOMB TAVERN . MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY MAYOR TURY that Resolution No. 86-10 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. E. RESOLUTION-NO. 86-11 - JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, CITY OF MONTEBELLO AND CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING & ACCEPTING NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM TRANSFER OF TERRITORY BETWEEN THE CITIES OF MONTEBELLO AND ROSEMEAD . Councilman Bruesch inquired if this was the second adjust- ment of the boundaries. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that this was the final map adjustment since the buildings are now completed. Councilman Bruesch inquired why all the taxes are being transferred to the Fire District. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that all the tax revenue that is generated is being transferred to the Fire District as was required by LAFCO and the County Board of Supervisors. Councilman Taylor inquired why the boundaries have been changed around. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that when the annexa- tion first took place,there were no buildings or monuments to take off of; however, now, that it has been completed part of the store next to the May Company is actually in the City of Rosemead, and this gives up some additional property which under the agree- ment we are not entitled to. This cuts the boundaries at the May Company itself, where the door ends and enters into the mall area. Mayor Tury stated that we are probably giving up some of the parking area which would take some of the liability off of the City of Rosemead. RESOLUTION NO. 86-11 A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO, AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING AND ACCEPTING NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM THE TRANSFER OF TERRITORY BETWEEN THE CITIES OF MONTEBELLO AND ROSEMEAD IDENTIFIED CM 2-11-86 AS "MONTEBELLO HILLS REORGANIZATION--1985, PARCELS A - F" Page N3 i • MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Resolution No. 86-11 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-H deferred) CC-A AUTHORIZATION REQUESTED TO ATTEND CITY CLERKS ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON APRIL 16-18, 1986 CC-B CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY ON BEHALF OF YOLANDA VALDIVIESO CC-C AUTHORIZATION REQUESTED TO ATTEND PLANNING COMMISSION INSTITUTE, SAN DIEGO, MARCH 12-14, 1986 CC-D ACCEPTANCE OF ROAD DEEDS AND PERMITS TO ENTER/EGLEY STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CC-E ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR RECON- STRUCTION OF DEL MAR AVENUE FROM GARVEY TO HELLMAN CC-F APPROVAL OF CALTRANS UTILITY AGREEMENT NO.7UT-8828 FOR RELOCATION OF A SANITARY SEWER CC-G APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SCHOOL CROSSING BEACON FOR WILLIAMS SCHOOL & AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS CC-I REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR 19TH HANDYMAN BID PACKAGE CC-J AUTHORIZATION REQUESTED TO ATTEND GROUP COMMUNICATIONS COURSE AT MSAC, WALNUT, FEBRUARY 26, 27 & 28, 1986 CC-K ADJUSTMENT IN AQUATIC PERSONNEL SALARIES CC-L REPLACEMENT OF UNIT #2 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL 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-H APPROVAL OF QUALIFICATIONS OF CDBG ENGINEERING FIRM AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT Councilman Taylor requested a clarification from the City Attorney regarding page 4 of the Agreement with Willdan and Associates regarding the Conflict of Interest: He stated that since Willdan presently has all of the City's Engineering work and Inspection work, he wondered if there was any conflict with any of the contracts or agreements that they have now. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the present agreements have the same language and stated that the Engineer- ing Agreement and the Building Inspection Agreement all have the same conflict of interest statement. They have the same intent that they cannot work for any private concern while they are working for the City on the City's behalf. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that it also means that they cannot do business as an alter ego. They cannot have an ownership position on a project without disclosing it. Councilman Taylor requested clarification on page 6 item (2). He -inquired about the ASL proposal, and stated that he knew that the fee structure had something to do with the decision,_-:,>>and he wanted to know why staff turned down the ASL proposal. Donald Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that the fee structure was looked at, but what weighed heavily in his recom- mendation was the amount of experience with the CDBG Program funding as well as Willdan's experience working in the City. CM 2-11-86 Page #4 Councilman Taylor stated that he did not have a problem with the fact that they worked in the City; however, that would exclude everybody that.hasn't worked in the City. He'stated that ASL seemed to be pretty well organized with corporate of- fices in Pasadena, with another in Santa Ana and one in Palm Springs. If the criteria being used is familiarity with the City then no one else could be considered since they are not working in the City. Mayor Tury stated that he felt that the Council would agree that the City has had excellent experience with Willdan, and he felt that who would do the best job for the City had to be the criteria used. He added that this CDBG Program is slowly coming to a halt, and he felt that we should not have to start out with a new company. Councilman Bruesch stated that he was quite satisfied with the way Willdan has been operating. He commented that the CDBG Guidelines states that eligible activities that are included are: employment, crime prevention, child-care, health and drug abuse, education, recreation, and energy conservation. He had gotten the impression in the past that CDBG funds was to be used only for Public Works projects; however, according to these guidelines it could be a lot more. He wanted to see something done on some of these other types of projects before the funds are completed eliminated. Councilman Taylor commented on item 4 on page 8 and item 5 on page 9. He noticed in the proposal from ASL the fees being charged were less than Willdan's, and again he inquired why ASL proposal was excluded. He stated that he did not know;.aboizt this particular company; however, when proposals are requested it is only fair to state what the reason is that someone is not selected, instead of a flat recommendation, in order to select the most qualified. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY MAYOR TURY that Willdan & Associates;-be selected as the CDBG Engineering firm for the City of Rosemead. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Imperial, and Mayor Tury NAYES: Councilman Taylor ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Bruesch stated that he voted for Willdan;'however, his comments regarding the broadening of the depth of the program be considered and the program taken in that direction. Mayor Tury stated that he felt that the expansion into the commercial area last year.helped that by creating new jobs and it does begin.to address those things. V. APPLICATION FOR PARADE PERMIT/MARCH FOR-PEACE Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that there were questions that were still unanswered so there has been a re- quest that this item be deferred to the next regular meeting. _ There being no objection, it was so ordered. VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. Councilman Bruesch commented on the street light in the alley between Isabel and Jackson.which has been out for about 4 or 5 months, and requested that be taken care of. B. Councilman Bruesch requested an update on. the Y.E.S program. Last summer there were negotiations going on between Rosemead and the neighboring cities; however, he has not heard anything about it since. He requested a memorandum regarding the program. CM 2-11-86 Page H5 C. Councilman Bruesch stated that he was shocked that the Alhambra School Board was considering exappropriating Fern Avenue School for their high school site, without any knowledge of where the students of those two schools would be placed. He stated that he has still not heard of any negotiation with the City Council on the implementation of this siting. He stated that he was de- finitely and strongly opposed to the exappropriation of a local school that is functioning now with 1,000 students for the purpose of a new high school. Mayor Tury stated that he has been trying to get that Fern School Complex put together and felt that now that there is a new school board a joint meeting with them can be put together. Councilman Taylor couldn't believe the logic that was used in considering the Fern School site for the new high school, and as soon as that is done other school sites will have to be selected for the displaced students. He inquired if there was a tentative date to meet with the Garvey School Board. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the joint meeting could be set for any off-Tuesday night that the City Council is not meeting. He had suggested to Dr. Viscovich the first Tuesday in March, and he stated that would be fine with him. D. Councilman Taylor requested that the item on the Council Agenda of the last meeting regarding a crossing guard at Del Mar and Dorothy be reconsidered since there will be lengthy construe tion work taking place on Del Mar with heavy equipment driving back and forth around those youngsters. UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the.crossing guard item on Del Mar and Dorothy be reconsidered. Vote resulted: MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that a crossing guard be authorized at Del Mar and Dorothy and request the assistance of Garvey School District to staff that site and the City will continue to fund it. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. E. Councilman Taylor requested a short update on the Cable T.V. Contract. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that he had spoken with the consultant yesterday, and she was meeting with the Falcon representatives. He thought that the plans are forth- coming and the letters. of schedule should be on track. Councilman Taylor inquired when the construction would be started. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that he was not sure, but he thought it was June 1st. Councilman Taylor stated that he was more concerned with the fact that once the physical construction has begun, the City's liability will begin. He stated that the fact that they have not started does not bother him as much. . Mayor Tury requested that requested that the consulting things are progressing. a status report be prepared and firm inform the Council on how F. Councilman Imperial suggested that the staff be directed to do some research on revitalizing the sound system in the Council Chambers. He has noticed that people in the audience have to strain to hear what is being said. He felt that it was time to revamp the sound system and the voting machines in the Council Chambers. Mayor Tury stated that it can be investigated and be budgeted for the coming year. CM 2-11-86 Page k6 I~ Jim Smith,-Garvey School Boardmember and Rotary member, announced that Congressman Marty Martinez would be the speaker and guest at the Rotary Club Meeting at the Bahooka Restaurant on Wednesday at noon and invited all who can to attend. There being no other items to handle, the Council Meeting was adjourned to a Study Session on February 18, 1986.at 7:30 P. M. Respectfully submitted APPROVED: City lerk MAYOR CM 2-11-86 Page #7