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CC - 08-28-84API 4iDVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 28, 1984 AT 8:00 P.M. CITY OF RCSEA.E.iAD DATE.. V-/ ) -,N _ BY- 17 The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Taylor at 8:10 p. m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, Calif. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tem Tury. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Bill Larson. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen.Bruesch, Cleveland, Tury and Mayor Taylor Absent: Councilman Imperial (Excused) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 14, 1984 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that the Minutes of August 14, 1984 be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. PRESENTATION: Beth Wyckoff The Martha Washington Medal was presented to Beth Wyckoff for her outstanding patriotic services to the community by Mr. George Hewitt, President of the California Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Mayor Pro Tem Tury complimented Beth Wyckoff on the out- standing job she did in putting the Rosemead Historical Book together for the City's 25th Anniversary celebration. Beth Wyckoff expressed her appreciation for the Martha Washington Medal and expressed her pride in the Nation, State and the City Council, and she stated that she was most proud of the people that she met while preparing the Rosemead His- tory Book. She expressed her appreciation to her staff who was such a great help to her in the preparation of the book. Hugh Foutz, City Treasurer, expressed his appreciation for the fine work that was done and for her talents and special efforts. Mrs. Mark Nevill, President of the Ladies Auxiliary, ex- pressed appreciation to Mayor.Taylor for signing the proclama- tion declaring September 17th through the 23rd as Constitution Week in the City of Rosemead. Mayor Taylor introduced Manual De La Rosa, representative from Assemblywoman Sally Tanner's office.and welcomed him to the Council Meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Olga Fisher, 8334 Park Street, stated that the Sheriff's Deputies had controlled the problems arising in the park adjacent to her home; however, there has not been recent patrolling after 11:00 p. m. and after. She said the noise that is being made in the park after 11:00 is keeping her awake and is detrimental to her health as she has to get up early to go to work. She stated that there are a few that come in cars, but mainly they-are young people that drive bicycles and motorcycles who smoke and drink beer and make noise under her windows. She commented that she talked to a deputy last'Thursday.night after he'had talked to the kids that were in the park; however, she did not know if the sling-shots they had been using were taken away from them by the deputy. - CM 8-28-84 Page N1 • 0 Mayor Taylor requested that a report from the Sheriff's Department of last Thursday night's activities be given to the Council. Councilman Tury suggested that the construction of a block wall might be helpful around that particular section of the park, and might do away with some _of)the sound sand some of the miscellaneous mischieve. He requested staff investigate the possibility of a soundwall or block wall that is six, seven or even eight feet high. Mayor Taylor suggested another alternative to the problem by moving.the tables and chairs out in the open so that they can be fully visible. Councilman Tury stated that possibly the combination of the two suggestions may be the answer. Mayor Taylor stated that another alternative would be to have a curfew at 10:00 p. m., in the parks. Councilman Bruesch reiterated his suggestion of locking the parking lots. Mayor Taylor stated that the problem would be continued to be investigated and to find a solution. III. LEGISLATIVE A. ORDINANCE NO. 571-PROVIDING FOR THE GRANTING OF CABLE T.V. FRANCHISE ORDINANCE NO. 571 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROVIDING FOR THE GRANTING OF FRANCHISES FOR CABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that Ordinance No. 571 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. 84-47 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 84-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $310,152.20 NUMBERED 9070-9081/12062 THROUGH 12179 INCLUSIVELY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that Resolution No. 84-47 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 about Warrant No. 12082, and why the Guess address is a separate item. Donald Wagner stated that was a separately invoiced item. C. RESOLUTION NO. 84-48 - AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD'S CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE CDBG PROGRAM Mayor Taylor stated that he noticed in the letter from the County that there was a deadline of August 27th to submit the executed agreements to the Community Development Commission. Al Warot stated he had found out that because material has been filed in a very timely manner in the past, if this agreement was executed on the 28th and taken to them by the 29th it would be acceptable. CM 8-28-84 Page #2 Mayor Taylor requested a memorandum from Al Warot regarding the deadline and if there should be a problem, the Board of Super- visors could be notified to get this information to us a little quicker. The following Resolution was presented for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 84-48 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that Resolution No. 84-48 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. The following Cooperation Agreement between the City and the County of Los Angeles be considered for approval. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the Cooperation Agreement between.the City of Rosemead and the County of Los Angeles Community Development Block Grant Program be approved. 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, CC-C, CC-E, & CC-G deferred) CC-B ACCEPTANCE OF ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS CC-D APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN & HOUSING ELEMENT CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO EXECUTE CC-F ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVATE DRAIN #1646, TRACT #38455 CC-H TRAFFIC MODIFICATIONS--PARK STREET & ANGELUS AVENUE CC-I AWARD OF CONTRACT TO HANDYMAN PROJECT CC-J EXTENSION OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR SPORTS LIGHTING EQUIPMENT MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, 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-A SUPPORTING AB 3899 (NAYLOR) Mayor. Taylor inquired what the City pays the crossing guards on summer vacation and Easter vacations. Tim Kerr stated that the crossing guards have never been paid during those times; however, the endorsement of this legislation is merely to safeguard the City from that possibility. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that staff notify elected representatives and legislative repre- sentative of the City's support of AB 3899. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-C ACCEPTANCE OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON ELLIS LANE, GLENDON WAY, GUESS STREET AND STEELE STREET Mayor Taylor stated that when as in this project, the City is no costs like this. He added that he thing like this comes up, the tree than pay 65% extra. there are extra charges such t locked into miscellaneous hoped in the future when some contractor be notified rather CM 8-28-84 Page #3 0 0 Councilman Tury stated that this was a decision made in the field that will not happen again. The policy from now'on will be for the City Contractor to handle this type of work. He stated that he felt that the retaining walls and block walls were high and would be part of the bid packages from now on. Mayor Taylor stated proposal will be brought The Mayor requested a wr for the removal of trees walls go, if they are an covered in the specs, it that anything that is not in the bid back to the Council for clarification. itten memo regarding what the procedure is going to be, and as far as the block item in a street contract that is not shall be brought back to the Council. Councilman Bruesch stated that he was concerned about the amount of the over-run, and he stated that he was very reticent to approve 13% or 14% over-runs. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that the street improvements on Ellis Lane, Glendon Way, Guess Street and Steele Street be accepted and the revised unit price be approved. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Cleveland, Tury and Mayor Taylor NAPES: Councilman Bruesch ABSENT: Councilman Imperial ABSTAIN: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-E APPROVAL OF PROJECT ARCHITECT FOR CDBG COMMERCIAL REVITALI- ZATION PROGRAM Mayor Taylor requested that the item be deferred to the next meeting in order to get a copy of the type of plans that Tanzman Associates provide. He wanted to see the.type of work that they provide, the actual plans of four or five jobs, and examples of dollars and cents. There being no objection,it was so ordered. CC-G TRAFFIC MODIFICATION--GLENDON WAY & MUSCATEL AVENUE Councilman Tury inquired if the people who are going to get the red curb are the same people who wanted to resolve the problem. Ed Cline, Traffic Engineer, stated that the property where the red curb is being placed is not the same property where the owners were the ones toibr.ing?the problem to the city's attention. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the recommendation of the Traffic Commission regarding the traffic modifications on Glendon Way and Muscatel be approved. 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 Tury inquired about people soliciting paint- ing house numbers on the curbs, and if this continues to be a problem in areas in the City. Tim Kerr stated that he does get complaints almost on a daily basis and he has contacted the Company that is responsible and if they continue to solicit in the City, the matter will be taken to the District Attorney's office. Councilman Tury stated about five years ago the City went through the City and had the curb numbers painted, and possibly the could be done again. Tim Kerr stated that individual contractors will be contacted that do that kind of work. CM 8-28-84 Page N4 - ~ s Councilman Bruesch stated that years ago there was that type of bunco operation and they go around with fake I.D. cards. He suggested that a Notice could be written and given to the Chamber of Commerce and placed on the City Hall counter for residents to beware of the scheme. Councilman Tury stated that the problem had been straightened out; however, he was interested in knowing how much further it had gone through the City. Mayor Taylor requested a memo regarding the curb number soli- citations and what has been done to resolve the problem. B. Mayor Taylor stated that he had requested a letter be sent to the District Attorney's office regarding the Noura case, and inquired if the City Attorney had seen a copy of the letter. Robert Kress, City Attorney,stated that he had seen the letter. Mayor Taylor requested that the minutes show that no reply has been received as yet, and he requested that the City Attorney write a letter over his name, and request that information for himself, as the Mayor of Rosemead. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that he would have to review the letter that was sent to the District Attorney, and would be pleased to write another letter for the Mayor. VII. STATUS REPORTS A. SIGNS--ENGLISH LANGUAGE Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that Councilman Imperial had requested that this item be continued to the next meeting. B. Robert Kress stated a request for Cable T.V. Proposals are being prepared and hopefully there will be a positive res- ponse to the request, and although it is a lengthy document, it should be available for the next meeting. Councilman Bruesch requested a moment of silence in memory of Ruth Tripepi, the City Manager's mother, who passed away a few days ago. Mayor Taylor also requested the City Council Meeting be adjourned in Ruth Tripepi's memory. The Council Meeting was adjourned to Thursday, August 30, 1984 at 7:00 p. m., for an adjourned meeting with the Garvey School District members. Respectfully submitted: City Cleft APPROVE : r MAYORi~Ov CM 8-28-84 Page #15