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CC - 03-26-85APPROVED CIT i OF ROSE:1'1EAD DATE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL MARCH 26, 1985 AT 8:00 P. M. The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Taylor at 8:00 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 Tury. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Richard Acosta. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Tury & Mayor Taylor Absent: Councilman Imperial (Excused for City Business) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 26, 1985 - REGULAR MEETING MARCH 12, 1985 - REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19, 1985 - ADJOURNED MEETING Mayor Taylor requested that the Minutes be deferred to the next meeting. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Mayor Taylor presented a Resolution honoring Jeanette Larson for her outstanding efforts to many in the community from the youngest to the oldest. Councilman Tury commented that it was people like Jeanette Larson who give so much of themselves and ask for so little that. make this such a fine City, and expressed his personal thanks. Mayor Taylor presented a Resolution honoring Alex Maldinado who entered a burning house at 2803 Angelus Street and guided the residents of the house to safety and expressed appreciation for his heroic deeds. I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Olga Fisher, 8334 Park Street expressed her appreciation to the Council for having the picnic area at Zapopan Park moved away from her bedroom windows; however, she stated that there was still a problem with people cutting through her yard and that the people driving through do not stop at the stop signs, and the traffic is bad especially in the late afternoon and on. Mayor Taylor suggested that Donald Wagner be called with addi- tional specific times of this traffic problem, and he could con- tact the deputies to have more patrolling during the problem hours. Mrs. Fisher stated that she felt that a fence would be a great help because people are not using the driveway. Mayor Taylor stated that this problem would be checked into, and more patrol cars would be put in that area for awhile. Councilman Tury stated that he felt that the parking problem should be investigated after Zapopan Center is completed and that a fence might be the solution to the residents problems and should be looked into. B. Joyce Jones, 8339 Park Street, stated that she lived across the street from Mrs. Fisher, and she reiterated the fact that a fence would be helpful and necessary. Mayor Taylor stated that a few months ago the Sheriff's deputies had been patrolling the park more intensely and it seem to quiet some of- the disturbances; however, there are more complaints now, and it is time to do it again. CM 3-26-85 Page #1 w Mrs. Jones commented about the stop signs that had been placed thereyshould have been placed in the other direction, coming away from San Gabriel as you get to Park and Angelus. Mayor Taylor stated that also would be investigated by Mr. Wagner. Councilman Tury requested that a reason be given at the next Council Meeting why the Park should not be fenced off. Mrs. Jones stated that'motorcycles go--in and.,out-of there;-- and 3t_.is really a problem. Mayor Taylor directed Donald Wagner to check that out and prepare a report for the Council regarding the motorcyclists. Councilman Bruesch inquired if there wasn't an ordinance that prohibits motorized vehicles in the parks and wanted to know what the penalty was. Mayor Taylor stated that driving in the park is prohibited; however, he did not know what the penalty was. Councilman Tury stated that this was an enforcement problem and it will have to be taken care of. Mayor Taylor stated that the Sheriff's department would have to be contacted regarding these problems. C. Daniel Manriquez, owner of a business in Rosemead, stated that he wanted to inform the Council of an incident that took place in the City of Rosemead on March 19th. He stated that he had been subjected to severe violations of his civil rights by the Temple City Sheriff's Department. He had witnessed the severe beating of a young woman by the Sheriff's Department and had re- quested and recorded their names and the action taken and was beaten and arrested, and was denied his request for medical aid for 5 hours. He stated that his reason for being at the meeting was to urge the Council to initiate an investigation in this matter, and he felt that something must be done to prevent this kind of thing happening again to other innocent people in the community. Mayor Taylor thanked Mr. Manriquez and stated that this is, already under investigation and has been since the incident occurred. He stated that Captain Callas has interviewed all of the officers who were involved and several witnesses; however, he did not have an answer as far as the outcome as yet. . Councilman Tury stated that if answers are not received by local department, the City will go to internal affairs. He added this has been done in the past and it will continue to be done. Councilman Bruesch requested a copy of the statement which Mr. Manriquez had prepared. Mervyn Kennedy, 9139 Marshall Street, a long-time resident, stated that the American Civil Liberties Union has been apprised of this incident and requested that a full, thorough and fair evaluation of this incident take place. He stated that the ACLU San Gabriel Valley Chapter had asked him to appear and speak in the matter of justice in this matter. III. LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION NO. 85-11 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 85-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS &'DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $$604,827.77 NUMBERED 9314-9342/13600 THROUGH 13678 INCLUSIVELY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Resolution No. 85-11 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CM 3-26-85 Page H2 B. RESOLUTION NO. 85-12 - APPROVING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG OPEN SPACE & RECREATION PROGRAM FOR GARVEY PARK PARKING LOT PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. 85-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE APPLICA- TION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM FOR THE GARVEY PARK PARKINGLOT PROJECT MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that Resolution No. 85-12 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 RELEASE OF STREET BOND FOR TRACT #37061/1130-1208 WALNUT GROVE MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the Street Bond for Tract #37061 be released and the work be accepted as complete. 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 724 Donald Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that AB 724 concerns the City of Richmond and the County.of San Francisco, and Assemblyman Campbell has introduced AB 724 on behalf of the City of Richmond which provides that the sales tax be applied where the property is physically located at the time of sale. He commented that the effect of this particular legislation would be devastating not only to Rosemead, but other cities, and the recommendation is to authorize staff to prepare a letter in opposition to this Bill. The City Council was in accord that a letter in opposition to this legislation should be prepared and sent to the appropriate legislators. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that the staff prepares a letter in opposition to AB 724, signed by the Mayor and be sent to the appropriate legislators. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said.motion duly carried and so ordered. B. SB 1091 Donald Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that SB 1091 proposes to take approximately $18,000,000, or a little over 10% of the growth, from Los Angeles County and redistribute it to the non-sharing property tax cities in the County. He added that for example, the City of Rosemead could receive as much as $790,000 if this Bill passes. He commented that the City Manager and Councilman Tury are scheduled to go to Sacramento to testify on behalf of this particular piece of legislation, and in addition to that, all the Cities that are effected by this legislation are holding a Meeting on April 1, 1985 in Norwalk and hopefully, Senator Campbell will be able to attend to answer any questions. Councilman Tury stated that he felt very stongly about this legislation, and commented that cities like Rosemead are being penalized and have been penalized since Proposition 13 passed because the Cities which were operating in excess were bailed out by the State and our residents paid for the bail-out of those Cities. He stated that the County is receiving another increase of $177,500,000 in property taxes over what they received last year and this bill if it passes will take care of 40 cities, and will take about $18,000,000 of that increase which will be allo- cated back to the Cities on a population basis. CM 3-26-85 Page #3 Councilman Ouesch stated that without* 1091, non-tax cities do not have an incentive to develop. He added that if all the pro- perty value raised went into the County, it would actually be an disincentive to development in the Cities. He felt that this was a valid point in support'of SB 1091. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that letters of support of SB 1091 be sent to the appropriate legislators. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. VI. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. Councilman Bruesch inquired if a letter had been sent to Caltrans regarding 8555 Hellman Avenue, and he had noted im- provement there; however, he still felt that it could cleaned up better. Mayor Taylor stated that he had been by there today, and he felt that it was greatly improved. Councilman Tury stated that he was sure that more could be done; but Caltrans has definitely cooperated and the improvement shows. He. felt that Del Mar should be approved by Caltrans first. B. Mayor Taylor stated that there will be a Meeting on April 2, 1985 at 8:00 p. m. to discuss Dedicated Law Enforcement. VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS .A. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, commented on an incident that had happened earlier this evening at his home. He stated that a youngster coming home from school ran into his home as refuge from seven other youngsters who were harrassing him and demanding the boys wallet, and pulled out a knife on him. Mr. Nunez stated that he called the Sheriff.'s Department and they came out and made a report; however, when he had asked the deputies if tomorrow an unmarked car could be sent to patrol the area, they informed him that they did not have an unmarked car for the area. Mayor Taylor stated that a report will be received from the Sheriff's Department tomorrow, and he stated that Councilman Bruesch had witnessed something and was told that nothing could be done about it, and this is a typical statement that is heard from residents in this community. He requested that Mr. Wagner contact the Sheriff's Department and request a full written re- port on the incident. He added that the City Council is consi- dering going to a Dedicated Law Enforcement Program where the Patrol Cars will be identified as Rosemead cars because there have been too many incidents where the proper response has not been received. Councilman Bruesch suggested that Mr. Nunez contact the School authorities and they are anxious to be apprised of this type of situations. Mayor Taylor stated that the more people checking into these things the better and the more answers will be obtained. B. Emma Feely, a Rosemead Senior Citizen, inquired about the change in the Dial-A-Ride Contract and when it would begin. Donald Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that it would begin on Monday, April 15, 1985, and Community Transit Services will be servicing the City of Rosemead. He added that there will be flyers sent out and publicity in the local newspapers on the change of 'contractors. Mrs. Feely stated that she and her friends used the service three or four times a week and were happy and satisfied with what they had. Councilman Bruesch stated that if there should be any problems with the changeover or the service, he requested that the City be notified at once. Ch: 3-26-85 Page '4 r • • C. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, inquired about the meeting regarding alternate law enforcement. Mayor Taylor stated that it was to discuss the dedication of patrol cars for the City of Rosemead. He stated that now we are on a sharing program with South E1 Monte, Duarte, Rose- mead, and Bradbury, and it is being considered becoming a dedi- cated service so that the cars are in Rosemead and not floating between the four cities.as it has for the past 10 years. Juan Nunez asked when this meeting would be. Mayor Taylor stated that it would be next Tuesday, at 8:00 p. m. in the Council Chambers. The Council Meeting was adjourned to next Tuesday, April 2, 1985 at 8:00 p. m. Respectfully submitted ~/.liu ~cQ-~aticJ City (Ylerk APPROVED: / MAYOR CM 3-26-85 Page #5