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CC - 07-23-850 APPROVED CITY OF ROSEMEAD DATE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETIN9,S, ROSEM.EAD CITY COUNCIL JULY 23,. 1985 AT 8:00 P. M. The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Tury at 8:10 p. m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Cleveland. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend John Juedes. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Imperial, Taylor and Mayor Tury Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 9, 1985 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that the Minutes of the July 9, 1985 Council Meeting 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: JULY 16, 1985 - ADJOURNED MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that the Minutes of the July 23, 1985 Council Meeting be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Bruesch commented that on page 4 of the July 9th Minutes that on Item CC-H, Councilman Taylor had voted "no" and that should be corrected. The Clerk stated that the correction would be made on the original copy of the minutes. I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE A. Pete Sacco, 3220 Walnut Grove, stated that in the late 1960's when Walnut Grove was widened, the City had requested 24 feet of his property be donated which he had done, and in turn he had requested sidewalks, an apron.and parking on the side of his property and his request had also been granted. He stated that after 20 years of parking on that side yard area, he was ticketed because his car was illegally parked. He added that after he called City Hall, the ticket was taken care of; however, he would like authorization to park his car there since it had been a condition of his donating a portion of his property to the City. Mayor Tury requested a memorandum from staff regarding this problem and in the meantime he would not be cited for parking in the sideyard area.for the next two weeks until the staff can re- solve the issue. III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 85-32 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS - FY 1984-85 RESOLUTION NO. 85-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $274,482.51 NUMBERED 9477-9483/9487/14390-14526 INCLUSIVELY. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Resolution No. 85-32 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. CM 7-23-85 The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Page N1 E B. RESOLUTION NO. 85-33 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS FY 1985-86 RESOLUTION NO. 85-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $10,684.19 NUMBERED 9484-9486/9488-9491/14530 THROUGH 14558 INCLUSIVELY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that Resolution No. 85-33 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. ORDINANCE NO. 581- AMENDING SECTION 3313 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE Mayor Tury stated that the portion of the amendment relating to the hours on street sweeping day that parking in the front yard area is allowable is correct; however, he felt that the portion of the amendment which prohibits parking in any yard area abutting a public street was not the intention of the Council. He felt that the intent of the Council was to prohibit parking in the front yard area of the property only. After much discussion by the City Council, it was decided that "any yard area" be changed to read: "any front yard area", and that "abutting a public street" be eliminated from the ordinance. The Ordinance was then introduced on its first reading. ORDINANCE NO. 581 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING'.SECTION 3313 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that Ordinance No. 581.be introduced on its first reading 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. Councilman Imperial requested that a diagram be prepared for the Sheriff's Department to give them some idea of the different situations that would be allowable and within the intent of this ordinance. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that the intent of the City Council was that the first sentence in Ordinance No. 575 not be changed, and that the second sentence of the ordinance would be amended only by the time allowed for parking on front yard areas. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-B, CC-C, CC-D, and CC-E deferred) CC-A AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY-ATTORNEY TO ATTEND FLSA SEMINAR IN SAN FRANCISCO, AUGUST 23, 1985 CC-F ACCEPTANCE OF ROAD DEED AT 7448 WHITMORE CC-G PARKING RESTRICTION AT KLINGERMAN AVENUE CC-H APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC CONTROLS AT PARK STREET & ANGELUS MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, 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-B APPROVAL OF PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD MEDIAN BEAUTIFICATION & AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS Councilman Taylor stated that the reservation he had in voting for this project was the expenditure of funds for this particular project when there were other streets that.needed improvement more. He asked the City Manager when those streets that needed repair would be worked on. CM 7-23-85 Page #2 Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that when those streets were approved in the Redevelopment Agency Budget, it is planned that those streets will actually be constructed in this fiscal year. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY MAYOR TURY that the Plans and Specifications for Rosemead Boulevard beautification and authorization to seek bids be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Imperial requested that the record show that he voted on this item; however, not on the project itself as he thinks it is an exorbitant amount of money and will check it very carefully before he votes for the project. Councilman Taylor stated that he agreed with Councilman Imperials comment in the sense that when the proposals are re- ceived, at that time they can be reviewed. He felt that even though this would be a nice improvement,.wh'en the bds'_•ar.e returned to the city, it may not go in. CC-C APPROVAL OF WHITMORE ALLEY VACATION ENGINEERING PROPOSAL Councilman Taylor stated that he felt that the estimated cost of $335,600 was too high to vacate.a 20 foot alleyway. He re- quested a cost breakdown given to the Council on how these figures were arrived at. Tom Howard, Deputy Engineer, stated that there was a lot of money going into the project to solve some drainage problems. Mayor Tury requested that this item be deferred to the next meeting. CC-D APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BUS PADS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS Councilman Taylor stated that he had reservations in spend- ing $610,000 for bus pads. Councilman Bruesch requested a map with red dots on it show- ing the location of the bus pads, and he stated before making a decision on this project he wanted to know how much Proposition "A" funds would be left after the dial-a-ride program and these bus pads. Tim Kerr, Executive Assistant, stated that there is $840,000 in the Proposition "A" funds and substracting $610,000 it would leave approximately $230,00 and it is estimated that the City will receive approximately $500,000 in new money for this fiscal year. At that time the fund balance would be up to approximately $700,000. MOTION BY MAYOR TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the plans and specifications be approved. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Imperial, and Mayor Tury NAYES: Councilman Taylor ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-E APPROVAL OF ARCHITECT'S PROPOSAL FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC RESTROOMS/RECREATIONAL OFFICES AT GARVEY PARK Councilman Taylor requested a sketch of the plans showing what is being proposed and requested that this item be deferred to the next Council Meeting. Mayor Tury stated that this item be deferred. Councilman Imperial questioned if the architect that is being considered is the same one that was used for the Zapopan Center. CM 7-23-85 Page N3 • Mayor Tury stated that it was the same architect. Councilman Imperial stated that he had a problem with that. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION A. CONSIDERATION OF LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CUP #85-328/GARVEY COUNCIL PTA's REQUEST FOR CARNIVAL MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the insurance coverage of $1,000,000 for the carnival at Garvey School is approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. VI. STATUS REPORTS A. SB 969 (EL MONTE RESOLUTION NO. 5828) Received and filed. No action needed or taken. VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. Councilman Imperial stated that he had attended the Conference by the League of California Cities in Monterey and found it very informative and a memorandum to the Council is forthcoming. B. Councilman Imperial stated that he chaired the Contract Cities City Manager's Committee Meeting today and Proposition "A" funds and funding.restrictions were discussed and tax reform and proposals for private contracting of JPA regional police force were also discussed. He stated that City Managers had been selected for all three of those items and he would keep the Council posted of the progress. C. Councilman Imperial stated that the Caltrans yard on Hellman at Walnut Grove is still as atrocious looking as ever. He had requested from staff a list of Caltrans yards prior to going to Monterey,.and received a list of six Caltrans yards. He stated that he visited the yards in Monterey,.King City, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara, and took pictures of these in- stallations and he did not see one that was not a lot better looking than the one in Rosemead. He felt that after seeing the other Caltrans yards and how well that they were taken care of, the City of Rosemead has a problem. He had requested a meeting with Hienz Heckeroth, District Manager to get this local problem resolved. Mayor Tury stated that there had been an offer of assistance made by the Lieutenant Governor and if the meeting with Mr. Heckeroth does not accomplish the desired results then the City can accept Lieutenant Governor Leo McCarthy's offer to get it taken care of. Mayor Tury requested that the staff get copies of the pictures taken by Councilman Imperial for,the City Councilmembers. D. Councilman Bruesch agreed with Councilman Imperial in that the Caltrans yard needs to be taken care of, and he added that the Del Mar hill is getting worse and requested that staff inquire what can be done about that off-ramp. Mayor Tury requested that Tim Kerr prepare a memorandum regarding that particular underpass, and he stated that he did not feel that Del Mar underpass was in the City of Rosemead. E. Councilman Bruesch requested that an investigation be started on facilitating better north/south transportation for the residents of Rosemead especially with the new mall opening up soon. Mayor Tury stated that there has been discussion regarding a shopper's shuttle, and possibly it won't be too much longer before that could be a reality. F. Councilman Taylor requested a Resolut.ion.be prepared for the next Council Meeting opposing the rate increase that Pacific Bell is proposing. CM 7-23-85 Page #4 0 Mayor Tury stated that he would like to send a letter to the area manager of the phone company because he had promised to let them address the Council's question on that issue. Councilman Taylor stated it would be fine to have a repre- sentative present; however, he still wanted to have the Resolution prepared and available for the next meeting. G. Councilman Taylor stated that a letter had been received from Forest Tennant of West Covina pertaining to the waste disposal generating plant in the City of Irwindale. He stated that several thousands of tons of rubbish would have to be burned daily. He re- quested that the facts in this letter be investigated by the City staff. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that just as a matter of information, this matter is being litigated in front of the State Energy Commission. He felt that the opposition was in a much better position than the proponents. He added that he had been served a few months ago with what looked like a small telephone book which contained the objections of the Miller Brewery. Councilman Taylor requested a copy of the objections which the City Attorney had received. Mayor Tury stated that it was the smoggiest place and would be most inappropriate for a trash burning plant. H. Councilman Taylor stated that a letter was received re- garding the sponsoring of the WeTip booklet by purchasing a full page ad. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that the City purchase a full page ad in the WeTip Booklet. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. I. Councilman Imperial requested a breakdown of all the additional charges made by the phone company to be presented along with the items that Councilman Taylor had requested for the next Council Meeting. J. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that there was going to be an assessment made by the Contract Cities Associ- ation. He stated that the assessment would be $150 for every $10,000 needed to be raised for the legal fees as a fair share contribution for the tax reform suit. Mayor Tury stated that he had no objection in paying a fair share assessment; however, he wanted first to see what Contract Cities Association's stand was going to be on SB1091. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that they had gone on record at today's meeting stating that Contract Cities does support SB 1091 in its present form. Mayor Tury wished Councilman tomorrow and added that his lovely him to celebrate her birthday. Jay Imperial a Happy Birthday wife, Phyllis was waiting for VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Bonnie Culbertson, Chamber Manager, requested that when Pacific Telephone is being reprimanded that AT&T should also be included on their increased rates. B. Bonnie Culbertson stated that the Chamber of Commerce discussed the item of the Irwindale trash burning and a representa- tive of both sides have been invited to come to the next board meeting. C. Bonnie Culbertson stated that a lease has been signed by the Chamber and the 'Chamber will be moving to 9054 Garvey Ave., and invited everyone to come and look at their new quarters after the move. CM 7-23-85 Page H5 .0 There being no other business to handle, the Council Meeting was adjourned to July 30, 1985 at 6:00 p. m. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: City C erk MAYOR CM 7-23-85 Page #6