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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL.
SEPTEMBER 11, 1984 AT 8:00 P.M.
APPROVED
CITY OF POSE,)IT:AD
DATE
By &_Z
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called
to order by Mayor Taylor at 8:05 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 Paul Bengtson.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Imperial, Tury
and Mayor Taylor
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 28, 1984 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND
that the Minutes of the Council Meeting of August 28, 1984 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: AUGUST 30, 1984- ADJOURNED MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Minutes of the Council Meeting of August 30, 1984 be
approved. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Imperial, and Tury
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Taylor
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so
ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 4, 1984 - ADJOURNED MEETING
Councilman Bruesch requested a clarification on page #2 in the
second from the last paragraph. It should read: Mayor Taylor re-
quested sales tax statements. from all of these businesses for the
past few years.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY
that the Minutes of the Council Meeting of September 4, 1984
with clarification be approved. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
II. PUBLIC HEARING
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONE CHANGE FROM R-2 TO
R-3 GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN FERN AND GARVEY AVENUES
Mayor Taylor 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.
The following Ordinance No. 572 was presented for introduction:
Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that there were several
changes needed on this Ordinance and he recommended that the zone
change item be approved by the City Council; however, he would
bring a new Ordinance No. 572 to be introduced at the next Council
Meeting on September 25, 1984.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Zone Change from R-2 to R-3 for property located on
Walnut Grove between Fern and Garvey be approved. Vote resulted:
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AYES: Councilmen Cleveland, Imperial, Tury and Mayor Taylor
NAYES: Councilman Bruesch
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and
so ordered.
Councilman Imperial inquired what is planned to be built in
this area.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that either condos or
single family dwellings on flag lots, although he did not know
specifically; however, this zone change is to bring the zoning
into consistency with the General Plan which allows these specific
lots to be developed to an R-3 level.
Councilman Tury stated that in the past these lots have been
rezoned one at a time and since they are in conformance with the
General Plan, there is not a lot of discretion to it, and instead
of doing it one at a time, it was decided to finish off the change
of zoning to Fern Street.
Councilman Bruesch was concerned about the fire flow deficiencies
and what had the other apartments done to correct these fire flow de-
ficiencies.
John Carmona, Planning Director, stated that the Fire Department
was satisfied that at two separate locations that adequate fire flow
did exist showing that 2,000 gallons were in the streets for both of
the projects, one 29 unit and one 16 unit. He stated that any pro-
ject that is being built in the City has to satisfy the Fire Depart-
ment. He added that the fire flow requirement is generally 2,000
gallons a minute and sometimes 2,500,for R-3. He stated that this
is a question of Fire Protection and not domestic service.
Councilman Tury agreed with Mr. Carmona's statement that if
anyone wants to build anything, they would have to provide for that
water service by bringing in a line from some other main or whatever.
Mayor Taylor stated that has been done in the past by the devel-
oper who brings in the line and this is a zone change for the block
instead of spot zone changes, and any project that is brought in will
be evaluated on an individual basis.
Councilman Bruesch was also concerned with the immediate re-
quest to replace three houses with eleven units and eventually to
replace 22 households with 101 apartments or 75 condominiums. He
stated that three of those houses were substandard; however, the
rest were not substandard. He stated that there would be 450 trip
ends a day, which does not seem like much; however, the qualitative-
ness of that is that the trips take place during the rush hours, and
could have a very definite impact.
Councilman Tury stated that since it is in the General Plan
there is not a lot of latitude in changing the zoning, and instead
of doing one lot at a time, he felt that the Planning Commission
did the proper thing in changing the zone to coincide with the
General Plan.
Councilman Bruesch stated that then his general philosophical
difference is with the General Plan.
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 84-50 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
RESOLUTION NO. 84-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $365,541.37
NUMBERED 9082-9100/12183 THROUGH 12303 INCLUSIVELY
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY
that Resolution No. 84-50 be adopted. Vote resulted:
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Councilman Bruesch inquired about Warrant No. 12303 which
was an overpayment refund, and inquired what it was for.
Donald Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that this item
was an overpayment of recreation service fees for the Olympic Bas-
ketball program.
Mayor Taylor requested a copy of the back-up of Warrant P9094.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-A, CC-E deferred)
Councilman Tury stated that he did not want to pull CC-B;
however, he wanted to comment that those people are still oper-
ating illegally in the City.
Mayor Taylor requested that this be sent to the District
Attorney's office.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that he had filed it
with the Fraud Detail and 14 names have been collected and will
be sent to the District Attorney's Office for prosecution.
CC-B APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS FOR CURB ADDRESSES
AND AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS
CC-C ACCEPTANCE OF EMERSON PLACE SEWER PROJECT
CC-D APPROVAL OF H.E.S. AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND
that the foregoing items of 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-A APPROVAL OF PROJECT ARCHITECT FOR CDBG COMMERCIAL
REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
Mayor Taylor inquired if both companies had representatives
in the audience. He stated that in the original proposal that
was received at the last meeting from Neil Stanton Palmer, clari-
fication was needed on description of specific services that would
be provided in fullfilling the requirements of the program archi-
tect and he also needed clarification on staffing plan and cost
summary.
John Manavian, Principal Architect and Chief Designer of
Neil Stanton Palmer, and he stated that he would be the contact
person and project manager with the City as well as the property
owners. Mr. Manavian stated that the average cost for archi-
tectural services would be approximately $1500 - $2500 if site
improvements are also required,and this would cover items 1-4.
Mayor Taylor stated that this would cover concept design
and sketches through item #4, and questioned item #6 which is
preparation of special construction documents, including work-
ing drawings.
Mr. Manavian stated that was put in to try to protect them-
selves, such as in one of the communities they requested a Bell
Tower which required quite a bit of structural detail that was
beyond the typical facade improvement and a very special condi-
tion because the City felt that it was necessary because it was
a very important corner. Mr. Manavian stated that anything that
would be put on the building would have to meet the building code
requirements and handicapped requirements.
Mayor Taylor inquired if the plans that they have received
in the agenda package and a concept sketch would be included in
the $1500.
Mr. Manavian stated that was a typical approach that his
company used on all their drawings.
Councilman Bruesch inquired if there was a problem of "sameness"
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Mr. Manavian stated that they had done over 20 projects in
the City of Norwalk and not any of them are alike, and everyone
is handled as an individual project.
Councilman Bruesch inquired if there was a lower price as
the number of jobs go up.
Mr. Manavian stated that in Buena Park the projects adjoined
each other and there was a saving. If there are two or three pro-
perty owners in a line, the cost could be reduced here also.
Mayor Taylor stated that there was a discrepency between Part
A and the Contract which states that there would be a meeting with
the property owner, and Part A states two meetings.
Mr. Manavian stated that there are usually two or three meetings
with the property owner; however, there are some people who can't
make up their minds and are using up both time and money, then staff
would be requested to help.
Mayor Taylor inquired about field inspections and if it were
on the hourly basis as required.
Mr. Manavian stated that it was on an hourly basis, and depend-
ing on the City, in some cities staff handles that when required.
If there is a question about the drawings or if someone calls the of-
fice and someone.handles it on the phone no one is being charged
for that. If there is no need to do a drawing or a working draw-
ing because all that is needed is a painting,a concept sketch is
all that is necessary. That would cost approximately $500.
Mayor Taylor inquired where the extra fees come into being.
Mr. Manavian stated that there are times that there are zoning
violations and they would be requested to represent the owners on
these violations, then there would be an hourly charge.
Mayor Taylor stated that if it was necessary to attend Council
Meetings or Planning Commission Meetings, there would then be an
hourly charge if requested by the City.
Mr. Manavian stated that was true.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, commented that apparently
Mr. Manavian thought it was a flat fee contract.
Mr. Manavian stated no, although he did not know exactly
how the contract itself works out, in. any case,, he was amenable
to it being a time and material basis with a $1500 being a
ball park estimate and it could range anywhere from $500 to
$2500 depending on level of work needed.
Mayor Taylor inquired if there was a built-in maximum
cost as far as the architectural fees that are allowed.
Mr. Manavian stated that there are times that the City will
authorize more fees to be expended and other times they get in
direct contact with the property owners.
Mayor Taylor read the Compensation and Method of Payment
portion of the contract which states that the City shall reim-
burse consultant in an amount not to exceed $17,500.
Virginia Tanzmann, 304 Broadway, Los Angeles, architect for
Tanzmann Associates, stated that if there were any questions that
the Council wanted to..-ask; she would be happy to answer them.
Mayor Taylor stated that in the Tanzmann Proposal there was
a.fee chart that.could be.used if there are multiple-locations
available at'the 'same time, and he felt that could be beneficial.
Ms. Tanzmann stated that they were looking for a way to take
care of as large a number of stores as possible.
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Mayor Taylor commented that the Tanzmann Proposal had within
it a Construction Phase, which would allow for inspection as it is
being done before it is completed.
Ms. Tanzmann stated that was in a consultantive kind of way,
and they would like to come. out at least once during construction.
Councilman Tury inquired what other Cities Ms. Tanzmann has
done this type of commercial rehabilitation work for.
Ms. Tanzmann stated that the strongest parallel of experience
would be shopping centers of different sizes and types.
Councilman Bruesch inquired of Ms. Tanzmann how she would
propose to avoid "sameness".
Ms. Tanzmann
to that avoidance
as a criteria for
of all the stores
character unless
quire similarity.
stated that first there has to be a committment
and that should be identified by any architect
success on a project like this. She stated that
that she has designed none of them have similar
it is for a chain of stores for one owner who re-
Mayor Taylor stated that both firms are qualified and he felt
that it was important that there should be an onsite visit by the
architect to see the project at some stage prior to the completion.
Councilman Bruesch stated that he. Liked the idea of having re-
duced cost for multiple projects that way more projects could be
done with the same amount of funds; however, with so few partici-
pates in the project it may not be of benefit to the City.
Mayor Taylor stated that there will probably be more interest
in this program because there is more money involved.
Al Warot stated that there is a rebate of maximum of $15,000
and for a loan there is a maximum of $75,000, and should there be
more than one property owner pursuing at one location, the rebate
would then increase from $15,000 to $25,000.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that the agreement between the City of Rosemead and Neil,Stanton,
and Palmer be approved. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Imperial, and Tury
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Taylor
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and
so ordered.
Mayor Taylor stated that the reason for his abstention
vote was for or against either firm. His vote in the past has
been against this particular project; however, he felt that the
Council has tried to chose the best firm for the project.
CC-E APPROVAL OF SIGNALIZED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
Councilman Bruesch inquired what the effect on traffic flows
would be with Z stop light at the lot on Klingerman Avenue.and
a stop light at Rush, and he wondered what effect another.light
would have on the traffic flow as it,is-•a very high volume street.
Tom Howard, Assistant Deputy Engineer, stated that they had
the same concern so the signal itself will be intertied with those
other two signals.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that this is the reason
that this modification is so expensive. This pedestrian signal will
be no different than the vehicular actuated signals and it will be
interconnected to those signals and it will be pedestrian actuated.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the signalized pedestrian crossing on Walnut Grove be approved.
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UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION
A. SIGNS/ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Councilman Imperial requested a revision of the Rosemead
Sign Ordinance and since the English language is the language
of this Country, he felt that there should be restrictions of
foreign language signs within the City. Most people would not
know what kind of business it is and what they have to offer,
and if there were an emergency at one of these businesses, and
the name were in a foreign language, the emergency vehicle would
not know if they were at the right business. He requested that
the City Attorney draw up an ordinance requiring only the English
language on the business signs.
Councilman Tury stated that he agreed with Councilman Imperial
in most respects; however, he felt that the Gardena Ordinance which
states that there had to be some English on these signs identifying
the type of business would be more practical.. He felt that some-
thing should be done about this problem; however, the City may be
overstepping our bounds by stating that businesses cannot use their
ethnic language on a sign at all.
Councilman Imperial stated that he had just taken a trip to
Italy and every sign was in Italian. He felt that since this is
the U.S.A. and the language is English, this should be our prime
consideration. He stated that he would have no problem if an
Ordinance could be adopted with the main sign language being in
English and then whatever other language they wanted would be in
smaller letters.
Councilman'Bruesch stated that there may be constitutional
problems if it is demanded that signs have English only. He felt
that the name should be in English somewhere and also the address
should have the numerals in arabic to help pedestrians and drivers
find addresses.
Mayor Taylor felt that there should be additional guidance as
far as the size of the lettering.
Councilman Imperial requested the City Attorney to research
the situation, draw up an ordinance and bring it before the Council
for their consideration.
Mayor Taylor stated that he agreed that the signs should be
in English, although he could not deny that if someone wants the
sign to have the name also in Spanish or Chinese or whatever it
might be,is freedom of speech.
Councilman Tury stated that generally the Council supports
Councilman Imperial and he felt that the City Attorney knows
basically what the feelings of the Council are, and requested
that the City Attorney draft an ordinance to be considered so
that signs could be made legible for the majority of the citizens.
Councilman Imperial requested that the record show that as
far as his background is concerned, he is a first generation American
and his father and mother were both naturalized citizens and they
came from Italy.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that he thinks he under-
stands the direction of the Council. He felt.that the Council
wants to see an ordinance that requires whatever is on the sign
to be most prominently in the English Language with some lesser
prominence to a foreign language. He stated that he would talk
to the Planning Director to find out what kind of a permit process
is necessary for on-permise signs on a case by case basis.
Mayor Taylor stated that he felt more comfortable if rules
are set so that one person does not have a different percentage
on the size of the foreign language than another person.
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Councilman Tury stated that he would have no problem with
having the size of the foreign lettering the same as the English
lettering on the sign.
Councilman Bruesch suggested that the City Attorney delve into
question of the rights of the people on DBA's as he would not like
to see La Cosina Restaurant have to put up The Kitchen Restaurant
also.
Councilman Imperial stated that when the City Attorney and
the Planning Department do all their research on this subject and
have contacted other cities that they know has an ordinance would
give us some guidance.
Mayor Taylor directed the City Attorney to come back with
something that the Council could consider in reference to an English
language requirement on signs.
B. COUNTY TAX ASSESSORS POLICY REGARDING HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Mayor Taylor stated that this is just an informational item
and no action is necessary.
C. ZAPOPAN PARK IMPROVEMENTS/NOISE ABATEMENT
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the.Parks & Recrea-
tion Department was asked to provide options to alleviate the dis-
turbance to some of the residents living adjacent to the park. He
stated that of these options #2 seems to be the best and it would
be for.the Council to direct the shelter and play areas be moved.
Councilman Bruesch stated that looking at the diagram that it
would be moving the shelter from one residential area to another.
Jack McCarty, Acting Director of the Parks and Recreation
Department, stated that the picnic area, shelter and the play
area are to be moved to a location that will be well removed
from the residences. The current location which is being pro-
posed is nothing but a large horseshoe pit which will be removed.
Mayor Taylor stated that the intent was to move them away
from the houses, but not to be moved down from where other houses
are.
Jack McCarty stated that the move would make it five times
further from the houses than it is now.
Councilman Bruesch stated that the diagram does not show
the move accurately.
Councilman Tury stated that the sandpit is located about in
the center of the park.
Councilman Bruesch inquired if there would be landscaping
of trees for shade in this area of the park.
Jack McCarty stated that there is nothing in this proposal
for landscaping. It is merely for relocating of the play equip-
ment and picnic tables and benches.
Mayor Taylor stated that if the relocation is approximately
in the center, he would then have no objections to it.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY
that Option #2 which would relocate the shelter, picnic/play
areas at a cost of approximately $4,100. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
D. INDEPENDENT OUTDOOR AGREEMENT
Councilman Tury stated that he would have no objection to
five new single faced signs with the understanding that they would
be removed in five years. He felt that it was a good way to get
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Mayor Taylor inquired.what could be done about the precedent
that is being set by approving this agreement.
Councilman Tury stated that he felt that if anyone wanted to
come in and remove eight or nine signs and replace them with five
signs, he would have no objection as long as they fall within the
ordinance.
Councilman Bruesch inquired if this was actually replacing
signs that are already in place.
Mayor Taylor stated that was correct. It would replace exist-
ing signs.
John Carmona stated that nine signs are being taken out and
replacing five signs.
Mayor Taylor stated that there is comment in the agreement
that states that all signs will be removed within five years from
the date of the issuance of a sign permit. He inquired if that
was the actual contract with Outdoor Advertising Co.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that was with this
company only and the signs would be removed under this permit
process and this agreement.
Mayor Taylor inquired about the other sign companies.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that there was no
provision in this agreement to ask for removal of any of the
large billboards.
Mayor Taylor inquired how it is that the City can discriminate
against one company and treat other companies differently.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that this case would
have to stand by itself being the Independent Outdoor Sign Company;
that being that they have signs that,in our opinion,do not comply with
the sign ordinance. This is a compromise agreement that has been
arrived at in order to take care of their signs.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement with Independent
Outdoor Sign Company and direct the Attorney to prepare necessary
amendments to the existing sign ordinance to allow this agreement
to be implemented. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Imperial, Cleveland, and Tury
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Taylor
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so
ordered.
Councilman Imperial requested that the record show that the
reason that he seconded the motion and voting yes on it was the
earlier comments regarding the freedom of speach.
VI. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. Lewd Conduct (Verbatim)
Bruesch: Mr. Mayor I would like to go back to the occurance of
lewd conduct on the campus of Willard School. I have been at this
for about a week. First of all I want to compliment our staff on
tracking this down and it seems like everytime we get to an avenue
that I think is going to lead us somewhere, we get to a dead end.
Basically, what we are looking at is that the State Law prevents
the Sheriff and the District Attorney from prosecuting people be-
cause the State Law is specific and not general. Schools are not
specifically stated in the State Law for this lewd conduct. What
I would like to do is to direct our staff in finding out the ways
of getting the law, the State Law, on matters as this to include
or specifically state that Schools will be outside the realm of
this type of activities. I am hoping that some...I have even con-
tacted State politicians and they don't want to touch it. (over)
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Bruesch: (Continues) I am just hoping that somewhere along the
line that we can find a vehicle for emphasizing the fact that
school grounds should not be used for dumping grounds for any
and all sorts of activities.
Taylor: Is that in the recent mail that we received. In the mail
that we receive, was that report in there. I haven't opened the
mail.
Bruesch: No, it wasn't yet. I even got the Penal Code. I got
the Educational Code, I got the Penal Code and every where I look
it says that this type of activity should not be done in public
and yet it doesn't specifically say that school grounds are public
grounds, and that is where the key is, and I think that maybe just
a couple of words here and there in the Penal Code would be able
to specifically say that school grounds should be considered, no
matter what time of the year,as public areas and that this conduct
is not acceptable.
Taylor: Would you consider drinking beer on a public sidewalk
a violation?
Bruesch: It is.
Taylor: Yes, we have ordinances that drinking in the parking lot
and drinking on the sidewalks, but this sexual intercourse was
going on in the school yard in the back of an open pick-up truck
our tremendous laws are in effect again. It shows you the rationale
of what it is thought about. We can call it anything we want, free-
dom of speech or whatever. It shows you how rediculous things can
be administered.
Tury: What I think might be the best course of action, while we
don't set those kind of things, possibly if you could get with
Frank or Bob Kress and have a letter directed to Assemblywoman
Tanner under the Mayors signature, that she looks into this and
gives us a report on it. She seems to be pretty good about res-
ponding and getting information and can be very, very effective
in getting legislation passed when she wants to.
Bruesch: 'I alluded this to her at the get together the other day
and she said that they would be willing....
Tury: Well, those get togethers are not for that type of thing...
Taylor: Put it on record Assemblywoman Tanner was notified...
Imperial: We could ask Jerry Farwell for some guidance.
B. Mayor Taylor stated that two weeks ago the Nomoura incident
was talked about, and the City Attorney checked into it; however,
the Investigating District Attorney was on vacation. He inquired
if the City Attorney had a letter prepared so that when he gets
there he will proceed with it.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that he was attempting to
contact him to see if there was a problem and if there.was a pro-
blem to address the problem in the letter.
C. Councilman Tury inquired of the City Attorney regarding his
liability.question.and hoped he would have an answer before too
terribly long.
D. Mayor Taylor inquired of Mr. Tripepi if he had received an
up-date from the Sheriff's department regarding the Nomoura case
and what is being done internally.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that he has not received
a written response from Commander Courtley and he would call him
first thing in the morning and ask for a written response as to where
the disposition of that investigation is.
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VII. STATUS REPORTS
A. iAB 3899 (NAYLOR)
Mayor Taylor stated that he had requested that this item
be brought back for Council discussion because of Easter vaca-
tion and Christmas vacation primarily. He stated that the memo
doesn't deal with that specifically, it deals with vacation time in
general. He questioned the equity of exempting crossing guards
from unemployment insurance benefits during school vacations when
teachers are eligible to receive pay during school vacations. In
many districts, teachers have the option to receive their salary
for either a calendar year or an academic year, and in either case,
the teacher is ineligible for unemployment insurance benefits
during school vacations. He did not feel right about the bill
and he felt that there was an inequity in it.
Councilman Bruesch stated as a teacher his warrants for
salary are for either 10 months or 12 months, and he thought
that crossing guards are paid that way too.
Mayor Taylor stated that was not so, as the Crossing Guards
are paid by the hour and the City pays their salary. He stated
that the Council had taken action on it two weeks ago and if the
Council wants to proceed with the endorsement...
Councilman Tury stated that there is not a problem if there
is a hesitation on the part of any Councilman, since the City employs
6 crossing guards, the Council does not have to take a stand on
everything that comes up. He suggested that no action be taken
on this item.
Mayor Taylor stated that this letter be received and filed,
and a motion be made to reconsider the action taken at the last
meeting.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the action taken regarding AB3899 at the last meeting be
reconsidered. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the previous action taken on AB3899 be rescinded and re-
place that action with received and filed. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
There being no further business to handle, the Council
Meeting was adjourned to September 25, 1984 at 8:00 p. m.
Respectfully submitted:
Ci y Clerk
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