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CC - 07-10-84i APPROVED CITY OF ROSI'srsWAD DATE 7- BY- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL JULY 10, 1984 AT 8:00 P. M. 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 CitylHall, 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Cleveland. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Richard Acosta. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Imperial, Tury and Mayor Taylor Absent: None AL OF MINUTES: June 26, 1984 - Regular Meeting Mayor Taylor stated that there should be a clarification on page #5l and requested that the Minutes be deferred to the next meetine. There being no objection, it was so ordered. I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A.l Joyce Jones, 8339 Park Street, stated that she still had complaints about Zapopan Park. She stated that a sign had been put up, but it was small and people are not paying attention to it. She had not noticed police patrolling the park after 11:00 p. m. Mayor Taylor inquired if there had been any decrease in the noise or drinking. Mrs. Jones stated that last Saturday night the neighbors had a partyl and they ended up in the park around 11:00 p. m. drinking and sitting at the table and bench right next to Mrs. Fisher's house. (She inquired why could they not get a fence at that end of the street. Councilman Bruesch inquired if a Police Report was made about the disturbance. Mrs. Jones stated that she made a Police Report at 11:30 p.m. and they responded about 12:30 a.m. She felt that if signs are to be posted they should be large enough for people to see. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that since the June 26, 1984 Council Meeting there have been 28 log entries encompassing various contacts between the law enforcement officers and trespassers in that park. He stated that even.prior to that June 26th Meeting, there have been arrests made in that park for possession of drugs. Lt. Johnston stated that these contacts were made as early as 5:00 p. m , and as late as 5:00 a. m. Councilman Tury stated that he felt that some deputies should swing by there around 11:00 p. m. each night and monitor the situa- tion for another two weeks and he requested that more signs be added and possibly larger ones. Mrs. Olga Fisher, 8334 Park Street, stated that she lived right next to the park, and she commented on the party on Satur- day night with a lot of young men drinking beer and using her fence to relieve themselves. She stated that there was a fence there at one time, but the fence had been knocked down and never replaced.. Mayor Taylor stated that there is a possibility.that a fence will be put there. CM 7-10-84 Page Nl • Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the memorandum from Lt.Tom:Johnston had indicated that the crews are going to continue to monitor that park. He stated that another report would be prepared for the Council by the next meeting. Councilman Imperial requested a memo from the Sheriff's Department on activities within this City during that one hour period to see why there should have been a one hour response time. I Councilman Tury stated that he felt that there should be a sign right at the end of that street as you walk into the park, may be on the other streets too. They should be on a pole, by itself and very, very visable, at every entrance to that park. B.JMr. Lerma, 3203 N. Delta Avenue, Rosemead, complained about the fact that yesterday he had been forced to leave Garvey Park bylthe Principal of Duff School, and the police. He ques- tioned if the Park belongs to the City or the School District. Mayor Taylor stated that Garvey Park is City property and a. portilfon of that area overlaps into school property. Michael Burbank, Parks & Recreation Director, stated that the area that this gentleman was in is City property. Mr! Lerma stated that he was threatened to be thrown in jail and his children placed in a foster home by Officer Griffin, Badge #56. Mayor Taylor requested that the City Manager prepare a report on thislincident, and inquired who had initiated the arrest. Mr! Lerma stated that the principal had told him to leave or he would call the police. He said that the Park belongs to the School from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p. m. and then it becomes a public park and not before. Councilman Tury stated that he felt that the school has in- correct 'information and it is a public park and until such time that the Council grants them exclusive use through the school district for year around school it remains a public park. Mayor Taylor requested a full written memorandum explaining what happened and one from the school district explaining the mis- understanding. From what was stated tonight, it was City property, and a memorandum to the school district is needed stating that this is something that the City will have control over. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that he was not sure why the IDistrict took that action. It may have been based on mistaken knowledge or on past history between the District and the City. That small ball diamond is for their exclusive use under an informal agreement between the City and the School District during the nine months that school is in session, for the hours that classroom instruction is taking place. When the Board made the decision to proceed with year-round school, they made the assumption that that informal agreement for the exclusivity of that particular parcel probably was carried over. Councilman Imperial inqui-red if there had been a Facility Use Permit issued for that. Mr! Tripepi stated that there had been, and that Mr. Burbank had informed the School District that for the summer months if they wanted to expand that exclusive use beyond the school year they would have to file a Facility Use Permit with the City, and they have done so as of yesterday. Mayor Taylor stated that he did not have an answer to this problem, however, he directed staff to research this and come back to the Council with a report. Councilman Imperial requested a copy of the Facility Use Permit and a report on what transactions that led up to this point. CM 7-10-84 Page #12 0 0 C. on the Councili can pari Don Detora, 4731 N. Muscatel, inquired about an item genda, Cable T.V. Study Session. He inquired if any an who has received donations from Cable T.V. Companies, icipate in the Study Session and vote on Cable T. V. issue? Mayor Taylor stated that he had read in newspapers about $500 contributions being made to candidates, but he does not know where the Conflict of Interest comes in; however, the City Attorney might have the answer. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that he could not render an opinion on a hypothetical question like that. If that issue is presented and if a member of the Council would like that opinion, he would certainly;.give one. Mr. Detora stated that he would like to know because to him that is a Conflict of Interest. Councilman Bruesch requested that the City Attorney investigate such Conflict of Interest regarding the donations referred to. He did_+know that in other cities questions have been raised and people have been disallowed to vote on those particular franchises. Mayor Taylor directed the City Attorney to investigate the pos- sibility of a Conflict of Interest. D.I Robert Miranda, 8046 Whitmore, commented on the Garvey Park incident. He stated that there were no posted signs saying this por- tion belongs to the School District and this area belongs to the City. Anyone who crosses over to the Districts property, is subject to arrest at the discretion of the principal. If signs are posted,it would allow the community to know what:property they are on. Ma agreeme in the have be solutio or Taylor stated that there has been a mutual cooperation t to allow the school and the City to use the property, and ast it has worked very well. However, the fact that there n no problems in the past, does not mean that corrective s will not be taken. Mrl. Miranda stated that the only reason that it has not happened in the past is that there was not year-round school. Mayor Taylor inquired if the entire School District went year- round then it would require the vote of the people. a time M the su Miranda stated that was true, and if they go one school at d leave one traditional then it is legal to go year-round. r Taylor stated that he favored the parks being open during r to all of the residents. II. PUBLIC HEARING was any matter. Nc ing. Mc that Te existir. UI The MaN PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT #43261 LOCATED AT 3324 BARTLETT TO SUBDIVIDE EXISTING PARCEL INTO 6 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS or Taylor opened the Public Hearing and inquired if there ne in the audience who would care to speak regarding this one came forward, and Mayor Taylor closed the Public Hear- ION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND tative Tract 1143261 located at 3324 Bartlett to subdivide parcel into 6 single family lots be approved. Vote resulted: N ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. r declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CM 7-10-84 Page k3 • III. LEGISLATIVE A.I RESOLUTION NO Cl 84-41 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 84-41 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $472,254.97 NUMBERED 9012-9027/9586 THROUGH 9675 INCLUSIVELY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Resolution No. 84-41 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. ORDINANCE NO. 569 - ZONE CHANGE FROM R-3D TO P/D AT 8514 VALLEY BLVD. ORDINANCE NO. 569 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-3, MEDIUM MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL, TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8514 E. VALLEY BLVD.,ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA (Z/C 84-130) MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that Ordinance No. 569 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-C and CC-E deferred) CC -A CLAIM AGAINST CITY ON BEHALF OF MARY GUADALUPE TORRES CC -B AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR GRAFFITI REMOVAL CC -D ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION FOR PARCEL MAP #16032--3419 MUSCATEL MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, 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 Maylor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-C APPROVAL OF WILLDAN ASSOCIATES PROPOSAL FOR CDBG ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR 1984-85 PROGRAM YEAR Mayor Taylor inquired if this letter which was sent to the consultants requesting proposals was the only information sent. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that was the proposal request that went to several agencies. He added that this was a recent I requirement that came from the County. That proposals must be requested and received and the firms that responded are the firms that are most.active in the area with the County. Councilman Bruesch inquired what the cost for this service in the last fiscal year from Willdan.was. Mark Fullerton, Willdan, stated that it was $70,000 opposed to the figure of $80,000 for the coming year. There was an increase in the Residential Rehabilitation from $30,000 to $35,000. Councilman Tury stated that Willdan has done an excellent job for the City and has an excellent staff that knows the City. Mayor Taylor stated that he did not object to Willdan's proposal; however, he questioned the proposal requests, and stated1that he felt that it was not adequate. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the programs are very specific and all the consultants that work with these programs know what those requirements are, and they know what the programs are. CM 7-10-84 Page #4 • 0 Ma; proposa[ wanted ; why it not pre: were ini a litt or Taylor commented that the memorandum stated that the from Mark Briggs & Associates was incomplete, and he more thorough explanation to the Council on specifically ras considered incomplete. He stated that MSI also did. ;ent a complete proposal; however, he was surprized both ;omplete and did not provide what was asked for. cilman Tury stated that next year the proposal could be more detailed before going out to bid. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that WiIlldan Associates continue as the CDBG Program Administrator and Coordinator of the Residential and Commercial Rehabilitation Programs be approved. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Imperial, and Tury NAPES: Mayor Taylor ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. E AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS FOR THE LOW INTEREST LOAN/CDBG MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that the authorization be granted to seek bids for the low interest loan for 3325 Rosemead Place. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Imperial and Tury NAVES: Mayor Taylor ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Taylor requested the record show that his "no" vote was not against the individual only against the funding. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION A.I GENERAL PLAN/CONSULTANTS The staff's recommendation was that Donald Cotton & Associates be considered to prepare the City's General Plan. After much questions and answers regarding the procedure at arriving at that recommendation a motion was made. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Donald Cotton & Associates be chosen to prepare the City's GenerallPlan. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Taylor requested copies of the General Plans that this company has put together for the cities listed so that we can see1what Rosemead will be getting and how it will be put together. Councilman Bruesch requested a memo explaining how the Council is to determine, whether in these clients lists, it is individual work or the work of the whole company. John Carmona, Planning Director, introduced Laura Hudson to the Council and the audience, and stated that she will be the projectimanager. B. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO, AND COMMUNITY REDEVEL- OPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO 1. RESOLUTION NO. 84-42 - MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS CM 7-10-84 Page #5 RESOLUTION NO. 84-42 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS & DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PARTICIPATION IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF I SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Resolution No. 84-42 be adopted. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Cleveland, Imperial and Tury NAPES: Councilman Bruesch and Mayor Taylor ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so 2.1 COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN RRA AND CITY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Cooperation Agreement between the City of Rosemead and the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency for participation in the recon- struction of San Gabriel Boulevard be approved. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilman Cleveland, Imperial and Tury NAPES: Councilman Bruesch and Mayor Taylor ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 3.1 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Amendment to Agreement which will allow the City of Rose- mead to contribute its fair share toward the improvement of San Gabriel Blvd., be approved. Vote resulted: AYES: CouncilmeniCleveland, Imperial and Tury NAPES: Councilman Bruesch and Mayor Taylor ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Bruesch requested that the record show that he is in favor of.the project; however, he is philosophically opposed to use of Redevelopment funds in this manner outside of the Redev- elopment area. VI. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A.1 OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY RUN JULY 22, 1984 Councilman Bruesch stated that he had been informed today that the cost of the Banner would be prohibitive; however, he did want the staff to investigate the possibility of obtaining small hand held American Flags to be passed out to the community. Taylor inquired about the hand-held flags and the quantity needed. Councilman Bruesch stated that he would like the staff to check on the cost of these flags; however, it would not be a cost to the City as the service groups would pay for it. Mayor Taylor directed staff to investigate the cost of the flags. B.I METERING OF ON-RAMPS Councilman Bruesch inquired if the City could allow the ramp metering to be installed if the same could be continually cleaned. He felt that the trash on the off and on-ramps are getting out of control. Mayor Taylor stated that the ramps should be cleaned either way. He stated that a letter from the Mayor of E1 Monte asked the Rosemead City Council to oppose the ramp metering project. CM 7-10-84 1 Page H6 M and he their turn t distri r Taylor stated that he objected to the metering ramps, quested that the Council support the other cities in osition to the ramp metering. He stated that he would letter from E1 Monte over to the City Manager, and he will e it to the Council. Councilman Tury stated that agreed with the Mayor; however, when these problems were brought up to Cal Trans representatives about aiyear ago, we got the impression that Cal Trans is going to do whatever they want to no matter what the City opposes. C can di to the that t of tra additi respon progr felt Cal then ncilman Bruesch commented that it seems that Cal Trans ate to the Cities; however, when a complaint is presented it dies in the strangulation of bureacracy. He reiterated re are two ramps in Rosemead that are abysmally poor in terms and litter, and he wished that something could be done in to this resolution so that Cal Trans would live up to their bilities in the cleaning-up of these areas. or Taylor stated that the City of Rosemead has begun a to clean up the off and on-ramp areas. cilman Bruesch stated that he was aware of that, but he the Cities are taking the responsibilities away from and then the Cities will have that responsibility from stated that photographs should be taken of the clean-up and mail them to the State stating that the record. Mayor Taylor area prior to the this is1 just for the had that w signed Mar. trunk change into t struct latera the of proper Of the the 15 the ca is a w can co three the se and if econom runnin gas be nect t the mo )man Tury mentioned that the ivy on the southside of Grove underpass is dying. Burbank, Parks & Recreation Director, stated that he it and notified the contractor. Sewer Gas n Maulding, City Engineer, commented on the by-pass sewer built in Emerson which was 1,100 feet long and was de- * relieve the load at the intersection of Emerson and Del stated that this sewer parallel's a Sanitation District ne for about 1,100 feet and where that line has a severe n elevation and grade,the by pass sewer was brought back trunk. The problem that has occured is that in the con- * of the 15 inch by pass sewer we intercepted some house that were constructed from the 8 inch sewer which is on r side of the street from the trunk line. Some of the owners have complained about sewer gas inside their houses. 5 houses that were connected with this by pass sewer, 4 of ay they have a problem with sewer gas in the house. In of a toilet,the trap is in the fixture itself, and there seal that has to be in good condition otherwise sewer gas in, and this is suspected to be the problem. There are ys of remedying this problem. One way would be to replace s on the toilets of the 4 houses that have the problem, hat solves the problem, it would be the fastest and most al solution. The second possibility would be to put a trap in the house lateral, and that would intercept the re it got to the house. The third way would be to recon- m to the old sewer, just the way they were, and that is expensive way. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that the owners of those 4 houses be contacted and permission be granted to replace the seals in the toilets and if the sewer gas problem is not solved then be brought back to the Council again.) Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CM 7-10-84 Page X17 U VII TUS REPORTS A.1 SENIOR CITIZEN CDBG ELIGIBILITY 0 Mayor Taylor requested copies of the letters sent to the County 'Iand since it has been a couple of months, he wanted to send another letter to find out what is taking so long. Fr receive from th should k G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that letters have been from the Assessors office, but the Council requested letters Assessor himself. Now that the campaign is over, there no delay in receiving a letter from Mr. Pope. CABLE T.V. STUDY SESSION Mayor Taylor inquired if the Council wanted to set a study sessionldate and time. be p VIII. being no response, the Mayor stated that this item will on the next Agenda for a date. COMMUNICATIONS A.I Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, inquired what would happen if there were problems with sewer gas at a later date,and the wet seal could be broken and the sewer gas could come into the house. Mayor Taylor stated that anyone's house could have that same situation today if the seal malfunctioned. If the replacing of the seal does not solve the problem, then further measures will be taken. In two weeks another report will be presented to the Council. B. CABLE T.V. STUDY SESSION Councilman Bruesch stated that he would like a date set for the Cable T.V. Study Session. Mayor Taylor inquired whether there was enough information available. Councilman Tury stated that they had just received a large package Ion Cable T. V. and he would prefer to set a date for a study session. Councilman Bruesch stated thathe would like to have the public notified of the date. Mayor Taylor inquired if the 17th of July would be alright. There being no objection, the Cable Study Session was set for July 171, 1984 at 8:00 p._m. C. Hugh Foutz, City Treasurer, announced the Fiesta that will be held at Rosemead.High School on July 27th at 8:00 p. m. which will present the "Voices of Chapala" with "Ballet Folklorica". He invited everyone to attend and felt that it was something that Rosemead should be proud of, as it will be a great cultural event. D. Mayor Taylor stated that he had asked the City Manager to research information regarding who had paid for the hotel accomo- dationslof the Sister City program. He asked Mr. Foutz if the Sister City organization was prepared to pay for the hotel accommodations. Mrl. Foutz stated that they are hoping that the City will pick up that expense as usual, and it has been budgeted in the past. Mayyor Taylor stated that he brought this up tonight in order to give the organization some advance notice, as the City did not pay for their hotel accommodations the last trip they made to Rosemead. " CM, 7-10-84 Page #8 E. EXECUTIVE SESSION City Council recessed to an Executive Session. City Council reconvened from an Executive Session. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that the Council received a report from the City Attorney regarding pending eminent domain litigation by a vote of 3-2 instructed the Attorney to make a settlement in this matter. Mayor Taylor requested that the address and the vote be in- cluded in the minutes. The City Attorney stated that the property is located at 8689 Garvey and Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland and Tury voted Aye and Councilman Imperial and Mayor Taylor voted Naye. F. Councilman Tury inquired about the cracking concrete that was poured last year. Tom Howard, Deputy City Engineer, stated that he has had the Contractor come back and rework it by sealing the cracks, and that should solve the problem. r Taylor inquired at whose expense is this being done. Howard stated that it would be at the Contractor.'s expense. The City Council Meeting was adjourned to next Tuesday night, July 171, 1984 at 8:00 p. m. for the Cable T.V. Study Session. Respectfully submitted: City C rk CM 7-10-84 Page #9