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CC - 06-11-85• MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL JUNE 11, 1985 AT 8:00 P. M. APPROVED CITY OF ROSEMEAD DATE 7 - PSG BY 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 delivered by Councilman Cleveland. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Freund. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Imperial, Taylor and Mayor Tury Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 14, 1985 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the Minutes of the regular meeting of May 14, 1985 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: May 25, 1985 - ADJOURNED MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the Budget Session of May 25, 1985 be ap- proved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 28, 1985 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the regular Meeting of May 28, 1985 be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PUBLIC-HEARING TO CONSIDER PROTESTS RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF LIENS ON REAL PROPERTY IN CASES OF DELINQUENT RUBBISH COLLECTION CHARGES Robert Kress, City Attorney stated that this was the . second annual hearing that has been held on this matter. He stated that with the adoption of the Ordinance that requires that the trash bill be paid, and if it is not paid by the per- son actually receiving the service, then it becomes a lien on, the real property. He stated that the purpose of the hearing is to hear any protests to the imposition of these liens. Mayor Tury opened the Public Hearing and inquired if there was anyone in the audience who would.care to speak re- garding this matter. John Yeng, 9133 E. Valley Blvd., stated that he took over the property on October 18, 1984; however, he had been billed in the amount of $232.74 and had called Modern Service for an explanation but he.could not understand why he should have been billed since the beginning of 1984 instead of when he rented the building on October of 1984. He stated that his trash had not been picked up in February, March or April. Mayor Tury stated that his bill would be pulled and no action would be taken on the bill, and that Mr. Yeng should meet with staff and a representative of Modern Service and this issue will be resolved and brought back to Council. CM 6-11-85 Page N1 E 11 George Keller, 522 E. Hellman, Monterey Park, stated that he was responsible for the properties at 3214 and 3216 Eckhart. He stated that the tenant at 3216 has been there for the past year; however, had not paid his trash bill since May of last year. Mr. Keller stated that he paid that bill; and will try to be reimbursed by his tenant; however, the tenant at 3214 is no longer there and he also did not pay his trash bill. He stated that he was first notified of these delinquencies in April of this year which were for bills not paid from May of last year to December of last year. He felt that he should have had notification sooner. He stated that he had paid the bill from January of this year to September of this year so it is current. Mayor Tury stated that one of the reasons that the delin- quent trash bills are being passed.over to the owners is that an ordinance was adopted that made it the property owners res- ponsibility to see that the bills were paid. He felt that the property owners should be notified every six months instead of waiting the full year, and he suggested to the owner that the trash company bill him directly and he in turn can charge an extra $5.00 or so to the tenant in his rent and thereby having full knowledge that the bills are being paid. Mr. Keller stated that he understood that he would have to pay for the services rendered; however, he felt that Modern should not have waited from May of 1984 to May of 1985 to noti- fy him of the delinquencies. Mayor Tury stated that possibly Modern Service could send the City a list of delinquencies every six months instead of annually. He stated that 3214 be pulled and Mr. Keller should contact staff and possibly something can be worked out. Reverend Tom Phillips, 8875 Mission Drive, Rosemead, stated that his property at 8877 Mission Drive was rented and requested that he be advised so that he could pay it if the trash bill is not paid. . Councilman Taylor suggested that Reverend Phillips contact Modern Service and have the bill sent to him and just add that amount to the rent. By doing that there would be no need to worry about the possibility of delinquent accounts. Doris Telles, 3401 and 3403 LaFayette, stated that her pro- blem was receiving the proper billing. She stated that she has called and written to Modern Service several times and has been ignored. She commented that she has had 8 different billings from them and all 8 are for different amounts. She just doesn't know exactly what is owed Modern Service. Mayor Tury stated that no action would be taken on those properties and she should contact staff and then the problem can be resolved. John Tartaglia, 424 N. Gladys, Monterey Park, stated that he was the owner of property located at 2616 Jackson and 7602 Newmark. He stated that he was confused about the trash bill because on May 10th he had paid $127.54 and then a week or.so later he received notice that he owed an additional $118.00. Mayor Tury suggested that Mr. Tartaglia contact staff and together with Modern Service his problem will be resolved, and no action would be taken on his trash bills until the matter is resolved. Mr. Tartaglia inquired what right Modern Service had in placing a lien on the property. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that it was not Modern Service that is placing the lien on the property, but the City. The City passed an ordinance that states that everyone must take the service fora fixed minimum monthly charge. CM 6-11-85 Page N2 0 Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, stated that an owner would not know that a tenant has not paid his rubbish bills until the bills are delinquent and liens are being placed on his property. Mayor Tury stated that was the reason that it is being encouraged that all landlords place the rubbush bills in their name and then just add the $5.00 to the rent. That way there would be no chance of a lien being placed on the property and there would be a saving of the $2 a month late fee charge. Juan Nunez stated that all the landlords should be notified of this procedure. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that was done and each and every property owner was notified when the ordinance was adopted, and possibly this should be done again.. Nick Francone, San Gabriel Distributing, 2611 River Avenue, stated that he had been billed for the past year and has only had pickup for the past two months. Mayor Tury suggested that Mr. Francone contact City Hall staff and along with Modern Service and the problem can be resolved. Anna Djokich', 265 E. Foothill Blvd., Arcadia, owner of the property at 7409 Graves, stated that she had received notice that there would be a lien placed on that property because her tenant had not paid the trash bill. Her tenant had told her that she was using bin service, and Modern Service told her that there was no payment since March, 1984.and that it was not possible that she used bin service and that she would still have to pay monthly pickup fees. Mayor Tury stated that this doesn't make a lot of sense because the rates are cheaper for residential pickup than with a bin. He suggested that Mrs. Djokich and her tenant contact City staff and with Modern Service so this can be clarified. Robert Carrera, 1255 Duncan E. L. A., owner of the property at 2708 Charlotte, commented that Modern Service had sent a bill of $72.40; however, the property has been burned and no one has been living there since March of 1983. Councilman Taylor stated that 2708 Charlotte would be an easy one to document since no one has.been living on the property since 1983. , Mayor Tury stated that property would be pulled and the City would take care of the problem with Modern. I Councilman Bruesch requested that the list of streets of the properties in question be alphabetical. Mayor Tury inquired if there was any one else who would care to speak on this subject. There being no one, the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the liens be placed on the properties listed except for 9133 Valley, 3214 Eckhart, 3401 and 3403 LaFayette, 2616 Jackson and 7602 E. Newmark, 2611 River, 2709 Graves and 2708 Charlotte. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Tury stated that if the owners of those properties do not contact the staff, the staff should contact them in order to get these problems resolved within the next two weeks. Donald Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that he had scheduled to meet with Pancho, Thursday at 9:00 a.m. regarding some other properties in question and he would add these to the list. CM 6-11-85 Page #3 III. LEGISLATIVE A. ORDINANCE NO. 580 - COUNCIL SALARY ADJUSTMENT ORDINANCE NO. 580 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SETTING CITY COUNCIL SALARIES" MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Ordinance No. 580 be introduced 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. B. RESOLUTION NO. 85-21 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 85-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $228,877.91 NUMBERED 9418-9436/14097 THROUGH 14185 INCLUSIVELY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Resolution No. 85-21 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so.ordered. C. RESOLUTION NO. 85-22 - SALE OF CITY PROPERTY AT 9702 GUESS STREET RESOLUTION NO. 85-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING THE PROPERTY AT 9702 GUESS STREET TO BE EXCESS PROPERTY.& ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR ITS SALE MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that Resolution No. 85-22 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. 85-23 - CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE NECESSITY FOR FORMATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 85-23 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 FORMA- TION 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. 85-23 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 APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS STAND LOCATIONS MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Fireworks stand locations be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-B AUTHORIZATION TO CLOSE OUT 1976 STATE GRANT PROJECT AND REMAINING FUNDS Councilman Taylor stated that he could not vote for the proposal that staff is recommending to build another asphalt walkway. He received complaints about bicycle riding on the walkway in Rosemead Park. He felt that the walkway from the ball diamond to the snack bar stand was sufficient. CM 6-11-85 Page H4 • • Councilman Taylor stated that he felt that there could be alternative proposals instead of asphalt walkways in the park. Mayor Tury stated that he felt that made better sense; however, there was a deadline of June 30, 1985 to have this proposal prepared. He requested that Michael Burbank prepare other proposals by next Tuesday, June 18, 1985 adjourned meeting so that the Council could consider the alternatives. This item was deferred to the next Council Meeting. CC-C PROPOSITION "A" FUNDING/RECREATIONAL TRANSIT Councilman Taylor stated that he had serious reservations about another funding system of this nature. MOTION BY MAYOR TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that $6963 be transferred from the Proposition "A" reserve to fund the transportation costs of recreation trips. 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. CC-D PROPOSAL FOR ACTUARIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR CITY OF ROSEMEAD RETIREMENT PLAN MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that the proposal for actuarial and administrative services for the City of Rosemead Retirement Plan be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Taylor inquired if the five year projected cost would be included in this actuarial. Donald Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that it would be included and he felt that he should have those figures available by the end of this week. CC-E AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR 15TH HOME HANDYMAN BID PACKAGE Councilman Taylor inquired if the low bidder, Leeman Con- struction had done any of the other handyman projects for the City in the last few years. Tom Howard, City Engineer, stated that he believed that he has. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the low bidder Leeman Construction be awarded the contract for the 15th Home Handyman Project. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION A. AB 1209 - TRAFFIC VIOLATORS SCHOOL FEES MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the staff send letters from the Council to the appropriate elected officials in support of AB1209. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CM 6-11-85 Page #15 VI. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. Councilman Cleveland commented on an invitation from the Los Angeles County Sanitation District to attend a boat trip on the marine survey vessel, the Sea-S-Dee. He stated that there will be four Saturday morning tours scheduled, June 22, June 29, July 6 and July 13, and any Councilmember or staff member or family members are invited. He mentioned that he had enjoyed the trip a couple of years ago and wanted to bring it to the attention of the other councilmembers. Robert Bruesch stated that he would be interested in at- tending. B. Councilman Imperial stated that passing Rosemead Park on the week-ends he has noticed a giant beer-bust. He felt that the patrolling is lax at the park and wanted more police surveil- lance during the days and evenings so far as noise, alcohol con- sumption and other problems that might arise. Councilman Taylor requested a written report regarding this in the next two weeks from the Sheriff's department in what they have done. He wanted to find out what the sheriff has done. Councilman Bruesch had also heard about some reports about some girls being.acosted by some inebriated people at night in the park. Mayor Tury stated that the patrolling should start again, and he felt that it was time, and requested a report from the Sheriff's department on what they have done in the two-week period and on what they intend to do for the balance of the year. . Councilman Imperial requested that the patrolling include the Mission side of the park by the swimming pool where there is parking. Mayor Tury stated that the patrolling should go on in all the City parks now. C. Councilman Imperial commented that there were a lot of trailers and trucks parked in the K-Mart Parking lot. . Mayor Tury suggested that the K-Mart Corporation be con- tacted and inform them that the parking of those vehicles have to be stopped, and he.requested that Rosemead Square also be notified because the trucks and trailers are parking there also. Councilman Imperial stated that they should be notified that this is a recurring problem, and the main headquarters should be contacted. Mayor Tury stated that as a courtesy the local manager should be contacted and advise them that a letter is going to be sent to the corporate headquarters. D. Councilman Taylor stated that the parking lot at Rosemead Park should be checked out regarding the Slurry Seal, and a report back from staff. E. Councilman Taylor requested that the staff look into the possibility of putting up signs of no bicycle riding on the walkways at the park. Mayor Tury inquired if there was any objection to posting no bicycle riding signs in the park. Councilman Imperial stated that he thought that was policy all along. Michael Burbank, Park & Recreation Director, stated with the adoption of:elementscof,;the~, County'Code,there is no bicycle riding allowed, and there are signs being placed by the ball diamond and the snack bar stating that it is a violation. CM-6-11-85 Page k6 • F. Councilman Bruesch stated that he had attended the League's RTD Corridor Meeting and Supervisor Pete Schabarum's staff also attended and gave an outline of their proposed transit district; everyone in attendance agreed that something has to be done to improve the transit situation in the San Gabriel Valley; however, this is not a clear cut proposal. He had a pro- blem with the funding of this transit district, as one of the funds being considered was Proposition "A" monies. Mayor Tury felt that the City of Rosemead should take a neutral position and see what develops. G. Councilman Bruesch stated that on the Del Mar Foods lot there is a large truck parked, two cars for sale and one trailer, and this seems to be a continuing thing. H. Councilman Bruesch inquired if a letter had been drafted to the other cities along the Caltrans corridor concerning the on and off ramps. Tim Kerr, Executive Assistant, stated that he had been talk- ing to representatives from cities of Alhambra, Monterey Park, Montebello, E1 Monte, South E1 Monte and San Gabriel and there will be a meeting with all of them next Wednesday to discuss this issue. Mayor Tury requested a memorandum regarding the results of that meeting. I. Mayor.Tury requested that the staff check into the cost of cementing in the streets signs that are stuck in dirt. J. Mayor Tury requested at the next Agency Meeting a memo on the status of the investigation of the possible off-ramp off of the Pomona Freeway to alleviate some of the congestion. He stated that he had gone down Walnut Grove to Carrows about 5:00 p. m., and the traffic was backed up past Narramore. Since the study to alleviate this congestion has been authorized, he wanted to know what the status is on this study. VII. STATUS REPORTS A. CITY SUBSIDIES OF RTD PASSES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, HANDICAPPED AND STUDENTS No action was taken or required. B. WHITMORE ALLEY VACATION No action was taken or required. VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, stated that there were cars and trucks parked all along Garvey between Del Mar and Brighton. He commented about a truck that has been parked behind the store there that is carrying some type of corrosive. lie stated that it was a corrosive H8 on the truck. He felt that area has been a truck stop for the last 4 or 5 years. Mayor Tury stated that the owners of the property should be contacted where the problem exists, and start enforcing the laws. B. Mr. Nunez stated that he has problem with the kids riding bicycles on the sidewalks where he lives. He has told them not to ride their bicycles and skateboards on the sidewalk because they cannot be seen. He had talked to the parents; however, he has not gotten any cooperation from them. Councilman Bruesch stated that the schools have safety programs that teach the students not to ride bicycles on the sidewalk; however, some of them are not paying attention to the safety program even though they have been informed. CM 6-11-85 Page #/7 0 • C. Mr. Nunez inquired about the status of the proposed High School in the City of Rosemead. Mayor Tury stated that the Council is trying to find out; however, they still don't know. Councilman Taylor stated that only rumors have been heard, and the school board will not discuss any site because of specu- lation. Mayor Tury stated that someone in the Alhambra School Dis- trict is letting out information that should not be let out., Even after the site is selected, there will be a year of public hear- ings before anything can be done. He stated that people living near the Garvey School District are getting all worked up over it because they have been told that was a primary site for this new high school. He added that there was some very poor infor- mation coming out of the Alhambra School District. IX. CLOSED SESSION/SALARY REVIEW MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the Senior Park Maintenance Man at Rosemead Park be granted a salary increase as recommended. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Donald Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that SB 1091 is currently on.the Senate Floor and it is scheduled for hearing early next week and the Council will be notified of the hearing in case any Councilman is interested in going to Sacramento: Donald Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that AB 1611, which is the Sales Tax Consultant Bill, is in the Senate Appro- priation Committee awaiting the date for a hearing. There being no further business to handle the City Council adjourned the meeting to next Tuesday, May 18 at 8:00 p. m. for a Study Session regarding the General Plan. Respectfully submitted APPROVED: City C erk MAYOR CM 6-11-85 Page 118