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CC - 08-27-85f - • e MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 27, 1985 AT 8:00 P. M. d8.111? R® Y E D CITY OF ROSEIIEAD DATE 13Y The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Louis 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 Councilman Bruesch. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Richard Acosta. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Imperial, Taylor , and Mayor Tury Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 30, 1985 - ADJOURNED MEETING Councilman Taylor requested that Item.'.No.3 of the Minutes regarding the Recreational Offices/Public Restrooms for Garvey Park be typed verbatim prior to approval of the July 30th Minutes. that Vote The There being no objection, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 13, 1985 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL the Minutes of the August 13, 1985 Council Meeting be approved. resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Bruesch requested that the record show that although he was not in attendance at the last Council Meeting of August 13th, he did listen to the tape and he felt that the minutes were an accurate record of that meeting. PRESENTATION Mayor Tury presented a proclamation to Al Louailliere, representative of Supervisor Schabarum, proclaiming August 29, 1985 as Community Development Block Grant Day, and stated that this celebrates the 10th Anniversary of this program, and that this program is working very well in the City of Rosemead. Al Louailliere accepted.the proclamation with pleasure on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, and commended the City of Rosemead for the participation in the Community Development Block Grant program, and hoped that the program would last a long time. Councilman Taylor stated that he had qualms about signing this proclamation; however, he did and he did feel that there was benefit received from the program especially the Home Handy- man Program which has helped about 150 residents in the City. Although he commented that there were portions of the program that he objected to, the Council by and large is in favor of it. He did sign it primarily since the taxes are collected by the Federal Government and if the City of Rosemead did not partici- pate in the program, the taxpayers money would go elsewhere, even though the residents in Rosemead are entitled to it. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE A. James Fournier,2444 Stevens Avenue, stated that he did want a High School in the City of Rosemead although he did not feel that site "C" was the best spot for it. He stated that site "C" is bordered by Fern, Graves, Stevens and Daroca. CM 8-27-85 Page #1 Councilman Taylor inquired what the other sites.were that are being considered for the new high school. Mr. Fournier stated that there is one behind the Auto Auction and another consisting of the Auto Auction area plus some land behind it, and another one on River Avenue, and there is a new site that has been proposed by a group. He stated that he felt that site "C" which is being considered by the Alhambra School District is the worst site for the new high school since there are already is an overcrowding of students going and coming to schools in that same quarter mile area, and with the high school it would increase to 7,000 students traveling to and from schools and eliminate three main thoroughfares. Councilman Taylor inquired why the Alhambra School District Board had selected this particular site. Mr. Fournier stated that they felt it was the least expensive; however, he felt,that the report that indicated that information was ridiculous. Mayor Tury inquired where Mr. Fournier would like the proposed high school built'. Mr. Fournier stated that his preferred site was too expensive; however, there is an optional site that would be less expensive and more centrally located and that would be beneficial to the Rosemead area and that is the Fern School area. Mayor Tury inquired if Mr. Fournier was anxious to have the high school in the City of Rosemead. Mr. Fournier stated that he would like his sons to attend schools in the same area continuously so that their development could be followed. At this time, his sons could end up in one of two different high schools, and he wanted the high school built in Rosemead for the sake of continuity. B. Al Pinon, 7644 Highcliff, spoke about-the high school and stated that he opposed the high school being built in the City of Rosemead. He felt that the proposed high school was most needed in Monterey Park and that is where it should be built. He stated thatthere is some empty land in Monterey Park, called Edison Trails, which is owned by the Edison Company. He requested that the City Council take a stand on this issue. Mayor Tury stated that there was not enough information to take a stand on the issue, and he felt that the majority of the Council felt the same way. Councilman Imperial stated that the City Council has received no information and had no interface with the Alhambra School Dis- trict. He felt that the high school that is being built is for the benefit of the overflow from Monterey Park, and he is not for removing one citizens house to put a high school in and he is not for removing a business that a man has built for 40 or 50 years just to put a high school in to remedy a problem that was created by another city. Councilman Bruesch stated that the overall growth of school patterns from 1980; 1981 and 1982 in Rosemead are approximately 12% and the growth in the other areas of the Alhambra School dis- trict are 33% and 44%. He did not feel that Rosemead should be considered as a site for the high school and that the Council should go on record with that statement. Councilman Taylor stressed that the residents had more input with the Alhambra School District than the Council; however, he felt that it was very difficult to support or attack any issue until a report has been seen. He realized that the Council was being asked for support, but in general the Alhambra High School Board will select the site that they want to select whether the Council approves or disapproves. The City Council can voice an opinion either for or against. CM 8-27-85 Page #2 Councilman for continued by saying t~~ the report is a critical item no .utter what agency is invol d, and then the statistics can be analized to see where the problem is and how it can be solved, and then go to the Alhambra School Board with a decision that is based on facts. At this point he is interested in finding out why and how the School Board decided on the site for the proposed high school. Mayor Tury stated that he had attended a meeting regarding the high school site this afternoon, and the City is working on it, and the Council is actively looking at the problem and how to handle the problem. C. Trudie Billings, 7542 Melrose Avenue, stated that she was part of a group of about 400 people who are convinced that Site "C" was the wrong site for the proposed high school. She re- quested that the City Council go to the Alhambra School District with a resolution stating that the City of Rosemead was opposed to the proposed site. She did feel that it was a good idea to have the high school in Rosemead, however, she would not mind if it were built in Monterey Park. Councilman Bruesch inquired if a two story high school had been considered whereby it would not be necessary to have 44 acres of land for the site. Mrs. Billings stated that it has been considered, and even an underground parking facility has been thought about; however she did not feel that would be appropriate for a high school. Both Councilman Taylor and Mayor Tury felt that facts are necessary before going to the Alhambra School District in opposi- tion to the proposed site. Councilman Imperial also requested facts; however, the fact this site would take 400 homes and the reason is that there is an overspill from Monterey Park that this would be done, and not for the benefit of those living in Rosemead, and that was his reason for being against a high school being built in Rosemead. Councilman Bruesch agreed with Councilman Imperial.and he could not understand why Rosemead should have to pay.the penalty for poor.community planning on the part of Monterey Park because they.allowed..all of those condominiums to be built.in their City. Councilman Taylor stated that it was fascinating that the Alhambra School District would consider sites only in Rosemead and not any in Monterey Park. D. Gilbert Barron, 7464 Melrose Avenue, spoke in favor of the alternative site at the Fern School Complex, and requested the Council's leadership and support and asked that the State Allocation Board be contacted to find out what the Alhambra package is all about. He stated that he would have about 200 people attend the Garvey School Board Meeting on September 5th asking for their support on a different site than is being considered by Alhambra School District. Mayor Tury stated that he would appreciate any information that is available and he assured Mr. Barron that the City is actively investigating the proposed sites; however, he did not feel that this was the appropriate time to oppose any particular site. Mr. Barron stated that he would have a report prepared for the City Council within two or three weeks which would outline the various sites that the Alhambra School District have proposed and alternative sites that they have looked at and provide the Council with whatever demographic information that they have. E. Tony Garcia, 425 E. Norwood Place, San Gabriel, a member of the Garvey School District, stated that first of all he was not speaking on behalf of the Garvey School District, but did want to share some of his perceptions. He did not feel that there was a plan for unification with the high school. He also felt that the Garvev School District needed information, and that the Garvey School District will be attending a formal meeting with the Alhambra School District Board on September 10th; however, they will not be able to meet prior to that meeting date. CM 8-27-85 Page k3 11 Mr. Garcia continued by stating that there.has been an immense growth in Monterey Park; however, he stated that there has been a lot of growth in Rosemead and dramatic enough to warrant build- ing a new high school in the area. Councilman Taylor stated that he felt that the audience and all of the Council was basically opposing the site "C" and are trying to come up with an alternative site, and he wanted to find out where the least damage is going to be done and also the most beneficial. He stated that until.all the information is available he could not dispute which site would be better. 'Mayor Tury stated that everyone wants to resolve the problem and the Council represents the residents of the City, the children of the City, and are concerned with their best interests. Councilman Imperial stated that a few years back there was a movement for a unified school district within the City. He stated that he knew there is an overflow from E1 Monte to the Rosemead High School District and he knew there is an overflow from San Gabriel into Rosemead, and wanted to know what the needs are for the Rosemead residents. He.wanted to have some.informa- tion regarding that unification movement. He would be very happy to have one unified school district in the City of Rosemead for the people of Rosemead. F. Ted Saulino, Principal of Rice Prep Summer School, intro- duced some students to the Council, Krista Flores, Amanda Flores, and Gerard Contreras. Krista Flores invited the City Council to attend the Rice Preparatory School Summer Concert on August 29, 1985 at 6:30 p.m., at Rice School. Mayor Tury stated that he appreciated the invitation and would place some of the posters at the Community Center and at City Hall to announce to the community of the event and wished the group a lot of luck. III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 85-37 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 85-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $175,220.44 NUMBERED 9521-9541/14708 THROUGH 14814 INCLUSIVELY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that Resolution No. 85-37 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. 85-38 - AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF PARKING CITATIONS - PARKING CONTROL RESOLUTION NO. 85-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING AUTHORITY TO ISSUE CITATIONS MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL; SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that Resolution No. 85-38 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Bruesch inquired if the parking control officer would have direct contact by phone to the Sheriff's Department. Mayor Tury stated that the officer would call City Hall and staff would contact Sheriff's Department. Councilman Bruesch stated that he would prefer direct contact with the Sheriff's department if possible. CM 8-27-85 Page #4 C. RESOLUTION NO. 85-39 - OPPOSING IRWINDALE DISPOSAL PLANT Councilman Taylor requested that in Section 2. of the Resolu- tion there be added all the cities in the San Gabriel Valley and the Pomona Valley. Councilman Bruesch commented that the statement that a waste to energy plant has not been previously tested was not true, because they have been; however, by adding "of this size" would make it correct, and requested that be done. Pete Watson, 1623 Calle de Armonia, San Dimas, representative of HDR Tech Services, stated that he has been retained by Pacific Waste Management to manage the implementation process and the de- sign characteristics of the Irwindale Plant. He stated there has been about 300 such plants built around the world and the techno- logy has been widely acclaimed for about 30 years. He stated that the State of California has the most stringent pollution control laws in the world today. Councilman Taylor stated that the technology is not really being questioned as far as what it does worldwide, and the State of California requirements are not in question. The only real question is the location of the plant. He stated that his primary objection is that it is the wrong area, not the technology. The San Gabriel Valley is a unique area, and State guidelines may not apply. Mayor Tury stated that the residents of the San Gabriel Valley are concerned with their environment and the San Gabriel Valley currently has one of the highest records of first stage smog alerts. The increase in truck traffic to serve the facility would add more pollutants plus increase the traffic congestion on nearby highways and streets. He added that the technology and industry is not being attacked, only that the smoggiest part of California does not seem to be the right place to put that plant. The :following Resolution No. 85-39 was presented for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 85-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD OPPOSING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IRWINDALE WASTE-TO-ENERGY FACILITY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Resolution No. 85-39 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Bruesch requested that the record show that in his opinion that the solid waste problems have to investigated and be attacked not only with this type of technology but with other methods. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-B deferred) Councilman Taylor inquired about 248 in item CC-C, and stated that Mrs. Albert had come to the Council Meeting a month or so ago and stated that there had been a faulty handyman in- stallation of doors and locks, and he inquired if Mr. Guerra had been aware of that problem. Mr. Guerra stated that it was not conceded that the install- ation was bad, but that there had been a maintenance problem, and felt that the best solution would be to change the door. Councilman Taylor requested a full written report on what actually happened there, and who the contractor was who did the work originally. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that he would prepare the memorandum and he felt that it.was a lack of maintenance and the screen had been torn. CM 8-27-85 Page H5 • CC-A CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY ON BEHALF OF BENJAMIN F. STYRE CC-C REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR ROSEMEAD HANDYMAN PROGRAM - 17TH BID PACKAGE CC-D GARVEY SCHOOL DISTRICT PTA REQUESTS WAIVER OF CARNIVAL FEES MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND 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-B AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR BUS PADS Councilman Taylor stated that he has stated his opposition in the past and added that he felt that he had to vote "no" on this item. Councilman Bruesch inquired why there were three types of bus pads being bid on. Norm Rubel, Deputy City Engineer, stated that the purpose was that the Council could reduce the contract price if they so desired, if the total bid came in above the budgeted amount. Councilman Bruesch inquired why there was such a large discrepency in the cost from the Engineer's budgeted estimate. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that these are the bids that came in, the low bid of $452,800 to $816,995. Councilman Bruesch stated that he thought that the engineering costs were included as part of the bid. Mayor Tury stated that the City pays for the engineering costs, and the bid is only for the work that is being performed. MOTION BY MAYOR TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Damon Construction,.low bidder-be awarded the contract to install the bus pads in the City of Rosemead. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Cleveland, Imperial and Mayor Tury NAYES: Councilmen Taylor and Bruesch ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND. ACTION A. ORDINANCE NO. 582 - MORATORIUM ON FORTUNE TELLING IN ROSEMEAD (URGENCY) Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, requested that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 582 which would set a moratorim for 120 days on the establishment of Fortune Telling businesses in the City while there is an opportunity to work through the City Attorney's office and come up with some language and an ordinance that fits the bill. Councilman Bruesch inquired if this ordinance would adequately protect the City until something better is prepared. Robert Kress, a holding pattern. of California came hibit this type of left with which th censes and Zoning. City Attorney, stated that this would establish He stated that the Supreme Court of the State down with the decision that cities cannot pro- business. He felt that there may be some area business can be regulated. through business li- CM 8-27-85 Page #6 The following Ordinance No. 582 was presented for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 582 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REPEALING SECTIONS 6301 THROUGH 6304 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ASTROLOGY AND THE OCCULT, AND RESTRICTING ON AN INTERIM BASIS, THE ESTABLISH- MENT OF FORTUNE TELLING BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AND DIRECTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO INITATE A STUDY WITH RESPECT TO DEVELOPING APPROPRIATE ZONING REGULATIONS GOVERNING SUCH USES. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVE- LAND that Ordinance No. 582 be adopted and the reading in full be waived. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. VI. STATUS REPORTS A. WHITMORE ALLEY VACATION ENGINEERING PROPOSAL There.was no action taken or necessary. VII.' MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. Councilman Bruesch complimented the staff on the Del Mar Off-ramp pictures. B. Councilman Bruesch stated that a local businessman was complaining to him that he had to move from the Montgomery Wards Center location because his lease had been doubled. He stated that he had been.in business for 17 years, and he felt that if this doubling of the rent is a policy of the new owners there might be a lot of businesses moving out. Councilman Taylor inquired if that increase was doubled in 17. years and requested additional information regarding the leas- ing policy of the new owners. Councilman Bruesch also inquired about what would be put in the second story of the Montgomery Ward building now that telemarketing will not longer be used by them, and requested that information. Mayor Tury stated that if Mr. Bruesch would give the City Manager the name of the businessman that left the center, he would be contacted to see what is going on. C. Councilman Taylor stated that he had wanted to comment on the Fern School Complex; however, under the circumstances he did not want to pursue the Garvey School Board as far as a com- mitment, but he did want a letter sent to the Garvey,School Dis- trict Board inquiring if there is any need-for discussion regard- ing the Fern School Complex or should the Council wait until the high school site is selected. He wanted them to make the com- mitment back to the Council. Mayor Tury stated that he felt that the potential of that site turning into a high school is very real and agreed with Councilman Taylor that .the Garvey School board should be con- tacted to see if.they want to continue to talk about that or if they want to wait. Councilman Bruesch inquired.if then the Whitmore Alley could be continued. Mayor Tury stated that the proposed high school cannot be allowed to stall all progress in the City. Councilman Taylor.stated.that his committment on Whitmore Alley is.completely on hold. CM 8-27-85 Page #7 Councilman Taylor added that he wanted a committment back from the Garvey School Board as to what their desires are. Mayor Tury stated that a letter would be written to the President of the Board. There being no other business to handle, the Council Meeting was adjourned to the next regular meeting of September 10, 1985 at 8:00 p. M. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: Cit Clerk CM 8-27-85 Page #8