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CC - 06-26-84• APPROVED CITY OF ROSEBIEAD DATE 7-at -W BY g° MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1984 AT 8:00 P. M. to CALL OF OFFICERS: that Vote so or regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called 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 Imperial. The Invocation was delivered by Rev. Bill Larson. Present: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Imperial, Tury I and Mayor Taylor Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 12, 1984 - Regular Meeting MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH the Minutes of the Council Meeting of June 12, 1984 be approved. resulted: AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Tury, and Mayor Taylor NAYES: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Imperial ABSENT: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and dered. Councilman Imperial requested that the record show that the reasonlfor his "abstain" vote was because he was out of town on City business. PRESENTATIONS: Gilbert Cardenas, Chris Camonte, Michael Jaloma and Craig Martin Mayor Taylor presented proclamations to the four young men who have devoted time and energy to the youth of Rosemead, and he congratulated them for their contributions and the outstanding examples they have set for others. I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A! Olga Fisher, 8334 Park Street, stated that she lived next to Zapopan Park and she is being continually disturbed by the people who drink and party all night and until late in the morning. She has called the Sheriff's department complaining about the disturb- ance, and she inquired if it would be possible to fence the park and to have additional surveillance by the Sheriff's department. Mayor Taylor stated that the staff would be directed to have the Sheriff's Department check the park more often and prepare a report iof the surveillance of the park by the next Council.Meeting. He requested that Mrs. Fisher let the Council know at the next meeting if there has been any improvement. B! Joyce Jones, 8339 Park Street, stated that she had the same problem as Mrs. Fisher and felt that a fence would help alle- viate some of the problems. Mayor Taylor stated that there will be extra surveillance in the park area and suggested that signs be posted regarding the prohibition of drinking on park grounds. Councilman Tury stated that it is illegal to drink on the parks and there should be a conscientious effort made to stop the drinking on the parks. He also requested to see the policy on the closing time of other parks in the area. Councilman Imperial stated that these types of problems could be corrected with the proper signage, i.e. "No loitering after 10 p. m." CM 6-26-84 Page #1 • him t there cilman Bruesch commented that residents have informed there is a lot of drinking taking place at the park and a need to clean up broken bottles in the area. Mayor Taylor stated that the signs should be posted and re- quested) a report from the the Sheriff's Department for the next Council Meeting. C. Mel Stevens, 9133 Valley Blvd., stated that he had not received a copy of the report that was supposed to be avail- able tol him, and he expressed dissatisfaction with the Agreement with Modern Service which requires him to have a trash bin when he doesinot need it. Mayor Taylor stated that he would be given the report that had been prepared. Co I uncilman Bruesch inquired if the $54 rate which is being chargedito Mr. Stevens is the normal charge for a bin. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated it was $42 for the bin, and $121 for the forklift. He stated that the revised Franchise Agreement allowed certain businesses to have grandfathered in the use of;,barrels. Evidently, the businesses that surround the 4 Star Printing have barrel service and were grandfathered in. Howeverl, everyone else has to have a bin. II. PUBLIC HEARING A.1 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED 1984-85 BUDGET Mayor Taylor opened the Public Hearing and inquired if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak regarding this matter. No one came forward. Mayor Taylor closed the Public Hearing. following Resolution No. 84-40 was presented for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 84-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984-85 AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE AMOUNT BUDGETED MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Resolution No. 84-40 be adopted. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Imperial, and Tury NAYES: Mayor Taylor ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Taylor requested that the record show that his "no" vote was for the items that were discussed at the Budget Study Session). Overall, he felt that staff had done an outstanding job on lit; however, he felt that if he voted yes on it no one would know that there was a study session on it. III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 84-31 - DENIAL OF APPEAL OF CUP TO ALLOW THE SALE OF BEER AT 8742 GARVEY AVENUE The following Resolution No. 84-31 was presented for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 84-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DENYING AN APPEAL AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF BEER AT 8742 GARVEY AVENUE(CUP 84-294) CM 6-26-84 Page #2 • MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Resolution No. 84-31 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B.1 RESOLUTION NO. 84-38 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 84-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $285,997.60 NUMBERED 8993-9011/9492 THROUGH 9585 INCLUSIVELY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Resolution No. 84-38 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Maior Taylor requested an explanation on P9009, Councilman Tury requested the backup material on Warrant Nos. 9005 and 9047, and Councilman Bruesch requested an explanation on Warrant Nos. 9492,95' ,80 and 9544. RESOLUTION NO. 84-33 - APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT x/43212 Following Resolution No. 84-33 was presented for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 84-33 that Re UI The May Cc the tux check i Ma raised, however review SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ITIONALLY APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 43212 (A SUB- SION OF AN EXISTING PARCEL OF LAND INTO 12 LOTS FOR SINGLE FAMILY USE) ION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH olution No. 84-33 be adopted. Vote resulted: N ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. r declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. ncilman Bruesch inquired if it should be assumed that -around is adequate since the Fire Department did not in their review. or Taylor commented that this was why the whole issue was, and he did not feel that this matter was adequately resolved; this Tract Map would be brought back to Council for final nd approval at a later date. ORDINANCE NO. 569 - ZONE CHANGE FROM R-31) TO P/D AT 8514 VALLEY BLVD. following Ordinance was introduced on its first reading: ORDINANCE NO. 569 that 0 waived The ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-3 MEDIUM MULTIPLE IDENTIAL TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 8514 E. VALLEY BLVD., ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA (Z/C 84-130) ION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY finance No. 569 be introduced and the reading in full be Vote resulted: N ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. r declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. ORDINANCE NO. 570 - ADDING SECTION TO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLICIZED OR COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL PARTIES following Ordinance was presented for adoption: CM 6-26-84 Page #3 L ORDINANCE NO. 570 • ANjORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADDING A NEW SECTION 3901 TO THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLICIZED OR COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL PARTIES MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Ordinance No. 570 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, CC-B, CC-C, and CC-D) E AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT X14 AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND ICMA CONFERENCE IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, SEPTEMBER 16-20, 1984 REQUESTED MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL 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. DIAL-A-RIDE CONTRACT RENEWAL Marie Hill, a 45 year resident, stated that she was most ap- preciative of the dial-a-ride and both she and her husband can go places and do things. She stated that all the senior citizens that she is representing feel that the dial a ride contract should be renewed. Tim Kerr, Executive Assistant, presented the recommendation from the staff which included the addition of probationary period. Mayor Taylor inquired why the probationary period was included in the contract. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that there have been a number of complaints regarding bad response time and in some cases "no" response time, and a problem in some reporting proced- ures. He felt that these complaints can be worked out with the contractor; however, with the extension of the contract they be put on three months notice that their service will be evaluated very closely in regards to the complaints and response time taking place. Councilman Bruesch requested that something in black and white should be placed in the Contract. Mayor Taylor stated that there should be.better documentation of the pick_ up time and call times in order to get a better reading within the 90 days. Councilman Tury stated that the contract limits. trips to 5 miles radius of the City which should make it possible to maintain a 30 minute response time. Councilman Bruesch inquired if there was a provision for service to destinations beyond the 5 mile radius, and noticed that some were taken to Arcadia. Mayor Taylor stated that he had noticed that destinations have been slightly.farther;. however, he was not opposed to that. Coluncilman Tury inquired if it was necessary to call 24 hours in advance to obtain a ride. Keith Moriarity, Yellow Cab Co., stated that. it wasn't neces- sary to call 24 hours in advance; however, if.someone should know in advance, they are encouraged to make arrangements 24 hours in advance,. CM 6-26-84 Page N4 • for the M; Moriarity stated that cities, and stated that cil would like to ask. • last years program was three vehicles he would answer any questions that Discussion continued between the Council and Mr. Moriarity regarding the various aspects of the contract. Councilman Tury stated that he had no objection to the staff's recommendation; however, he wanted to have one more thing monitored during that time. He questioned if the smaller service area would create a problem. If someone is used to going to Pasadena to a Doctor and.all of a sudden they would not be allowed to do that now with the change in service area. He felt that this should be discussed when it returns to Council. Councilman Imperial inquired of Mr. Moriarity if he was aware of any complaints from any citizen in this community. Mr. Moriarity stated that he logs each complaint that is re- ceived in his office, and complaints run on the average from 20 to 30 per month. Councilman Imperial related an incident that took place.re- garding an 80 year old resident of Rosemead, who had made several calls to dial-a-ride to take her home from Howard's Restaurant and three hours later they responded. He inquired if Mr. Moriarity had been aware of this complaint. Mr. Moriarity stated that he was not. Mayor Taylor directed the City Manager to get that date and a report on that incident. Councilman Imperial stated that there were several citizens that waited an hour and a half for a ride on the day the cheese was given away at the Community Center. He wanted the.record to show that one of the finest things that has been done in this City is getting a transportation system for the.senior citizens and the handicapped; however, if it is not working properly, then nothing is really being accomplished. He felt that these problems should be.remedied or the City should go into another type of service even if it costs a little more money-in order to give the senior citizens or handicapped what they really need. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that the Dial A Ride Contract be accepted with a 90 day probation period with a report to come back to the Council with results of the complaints regarding service. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilman Bruesch, Tury and Imperial NAYES: Councilman Cleveland and Mayor Taylor ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Taylor requested that the record show the reason for his "No" vote was that although he agreed with the intent and the service to provide rides for the handicapped and the senior citizens he did object to the fact that in two years, the program has gone from $17,000 to $72,000. Ile did not condemn his fellow councilmembers for voting in favor of it as there is $300,000 available from the Proposition "A" Funds to be spent or returned. Councilman Imperial requested that the record show that his "Yes" vote is not because he is happy with this service and all of his questions have not been answered; however, he does not want the senior citizens and the handicapped in this community to do without a service until such time that the situation can be remedied. He would not be adverse to going to another service if they can give us what is needed. The cost is not his problem. It is the service. However, he did want to continue some type of ser- vice until this can be resolved, otherwise his vote would have been "No". CM 6-26-84 Page #5 0 Councilman Cleveland stated that the reason that he voted "No" was because he was unhappy with the service as it is due to the com- plaints that he had received. He wanted the service, but he wanted a Contract that definitely states that the allotted time for pick-up should be not over 30 minutes. Mayor Taylor stated that the only way to get that on the re- cord would be to document call-time and pick-up time. There is no other way to monitor the program. Councilman Imperial requested that the City Manager be directed to check with the City of South El Monte to see how they are functioning and how it would compare to ours. Councilman Bruesch stated that he:also had questions about the service; however, he agreed that the funds were available and must be spent or it will be sent back to RTD. Proposition A was approved to make up for the lack of services that local communities had in the past for their senior citizens. Mayor Taylor stated that he was not in favor of returning the money to RTD. His complaint was that for the money spent there should be a better program. CC-B COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION PROGRAM/AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CITY OF ROSEMEAD Councilman Tury inquired if the Chamber was going to increase the staff in order to be able to handle the program. Bonnie Culbertson, Chamber Manager, stated that would be in- creasing the staff. Councilman Bruesch requested notification of the meetings in order to attend a few of them. Bonnie Culbertson stated that she would be happy to notify the entire City Council of the meeting dates. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Agreement between the City and the Chamber of Commerce for the promotion and marketing of the Commercial Revitalization Program be approved. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Bruesch, Cleveland, Imperial and Cleveland NAYES: Mayor Taylor ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-C IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON GARRETT AND SULLIVAN AVENUE Councilman Tury suggested that a 4-way stop be placed at Whitmore-and Sullivan even for a short time so that people could get used to the reversal of the stop signs. Mayor Taylor inquired if he would want to put 4-way stop signs and leave them, and suggested that he make that motion. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY MAYOR TAYLOR that the recommendation to implement the traffic control devices on Garrett Street and Sullivan Avenue be approved with the installa- tion of a 4-way stop sign at Sullivan and Whitmore Avenues. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-D AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR HOME IMPROVMENT PROGRAM/DEFERRED LOAN Mayor Taylor stated that under the Home Ha residents have been served. $183,100 have been recipients or an average of $1831 each. On the deferred income, 15 recipients have been helped been spent which is $19,000 each. zdyman Program 100 spent for these 100 deferred loan and and $285,000 have CM 6-26-84 Page #6 • 11 Councilman Tury questioned 'if that was the total'.cost of; the loans, or is it the City's cost to subsidize those loans. Mayor Taylor stated that these were the loans made to the residents. Jim Guerra stated that the City subsidizes the interest on these loans and'explained_the difference between low interest loans and deferred loans. Mayor Taylor questioned Mr. Guerra further regarding the loans and requested a report from the City Manager on the Certificates of Deposit that the City has and the interest drawn, and what happens to this interest and how it is spent. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND that Contract be awarded for the Home Improvement Deferred Loan Program. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilman Bruesch, Cleveland, Imperial, and Tury NAYES: Mayor Taylor ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION A. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE Mayor Taylor stated that he felt that too much authority was given to the previous Human Resources Commission and then the Council rejected the proposals that they brought back. Councilman Bruesch inquired if it would be satisfactory to have a committee for informational purposes only without making recommendations. Mayor Taylor stated that he felt that the Council has been responsive to any one's problems. There is the Rehab Board, Senior Citizens, Planning Commission and Traffic Commissions to handle all the residents needs. He did.-not feel -that a- Committee should ;be - created to make something to do was necessary. Councilman Imperial stated that he had some problems with how this resolution was prepared. He felt that the Committee should be a committee of 10, and should be "on call" only. If the Council were notified of a problem,they would contact the committee to check to see if there is really a problem, and then report back their find- ings to the City Council. Mayor Taylor stated that he felt that if there was a need for. a committee of 10, they could be appointed at any time. There is a Traffic Commission and Planning Commission available and there has never been a person or organization ever turned down to appear before the Council. He felt that a Committee could be appointed when the need arose. Councilman Tury stated that we could use the resources that are available at City Hall if problems arise. There being no further discussion regarding this item, the matter was received and filed. No action taken. B. CDBG - WEATHERIZATION AND ENERGY CONSERVATION Mayor Taylor inquired if the Council wished to take any action regarding this program. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the Weatherization and Energy Conservation Program be approved. The motion died due to a lack of a Second. CM 6-26-84 Page #7 C. PARKING CONTROL OFFICER Councilman Imperial stated that he felt that there was a problem with the parking control and has had many complaints from the business community and that is the reason that he re- quested consideration of the termination of that part of the contract with the Sheriff's Department. Councilman Bruesch inquired if the Traffic Enforcement Budget included parking control. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that right now there are some radio cars,traffic units that are writing parking.cita- tions on behalf of the City because the regular parking control officer has been ill for some time. He explained the cost compari- sons between the Sheriff's traffic enforcement and the suggested program for an in-house parking control program. Councilman Imperial related the many problems associated with the Alpha Beta parking lot and other parking lots within the City. Primarily, the black and whites are looking for moving violations. He expressed concern with inadequate amount of parking for the business people. Parking enforcement in some cases has not been sufficient and in other cases has gone overboard. People should not be intimidated. He felt that this would be something that the City could have better control of. Councilman Tury felt that the initial year would be more costly because of the cost of the vehicle and training; however, after that first year, it would not be any more expensive. This in-house person could be used for a trouble shooter as well as a Parking Control Officer. Councilman Imperial made a motion to terminate, as soon as reasonable, that portion of the contract with the L. A. County Sheriff's Department for parking enforcement and initiate the City operated parking enforcement officer. Mayor Taylor stated that there is a discrepency in the costs between the two examples of City operated parking control program. Bellflower is $12,500 and Paramount is $15,500, and inquired why there was a discrepency in these salaries. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the staff would prepare a recommended position, a salary position, along with a benefit package. When that is put together, the entire cost will be available for the Council to consider and could if desired ap- propriate the funds. The staff was directed to proceed with setting up this program and bring back all the facts to the Council that pertain to the in- house parking control officer. D. MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR RETIRED EMPLOYEES Councilman Tury stated that he would like to see that this be amended to current employees only, not retroactive. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that Medical Insurance for current employees who retire be approved. Councilman Imperial stated that he agreed with the amendment regarding current employees; however, he did feel that Councilman Cichy had worked hard for the City of Rosemead and should be en- titled to the choice to continue with the medical insurance since he would be paying for the premiums and not costing the City any- thing. Councilman Tury stated that he felt that this medical insur- ance program should be limited to the employees that are currently employed. CM 6-26-84 Page #8 After extensive discussion by the City Council, Councilman Tury withdrew his motion and defer this for action to a later date. Mayor Taylor stated that when this information is returned to the Council, he would like to know how the employee would qualify for this insurance. There was no action taken on this item. VI. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. Councilman Bruesch had requested a report regarding the "team leader" status of Officer Baltazar and he stated that he has not as yet received that information. . Lt. Tom Johnston stated that he would have that information provided to the Council. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that he would explain what the position of a "team leader" is. He stated that the idea was to create a bonus deputy position, at $2000 additional a year, so when Officer Baltazar becomes a team leader coordinating the units in the field within the City of Rosemead, he may then assign deputies to handle special problems that has been requested by the City without going back to the station to be authorized by a Sgt. or Lieutenant or the Captain himself. Councilman Bruesch requested something in writing regarding this position. B. Councilman Bruesch directed his comments to the Park and Recreation Department stating that he had been involved in the Olympiad Jamboree and expressed the fine quality of that program. He requested that staff prepare a letter to the organizers of the event complimenting them on this very worthwhile program. C. Mayor Taylor stated that he had asked for a copy of the fire.hydrants at 9423.Valley Blvd., and he had asked for a chart or map showing the five hydrants within 500' of that property.. He also asked for the Code Sections that required the installation of the Fire Hydrant. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that.he would provide that information. VII. STATUS REPORTS A. CDBG/SENIOR CITIZENS ELIGIBILITY B. ANGELUS AVENUE C. ALLEYWAY SOUTH OF VALLEY EAST OF RIO HONDO D. CABLE TELEVISION STUDY SESSION The City Manager stated that there was no action necessary for the above status reports. They are on the Agenda to inform the Council of what was done regarding those matters. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Mayor recessed the City Council Meeting to an executive session. The Council Meeting was reconvened. Mayor Taylor stated that the closed session was regarding potential criminal activity had been discussed. Councilman Imperial stated that he had asked for information to be given to the Council regarding the cost of going from the Conflex Concept to totally dedicated units. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that he would provide that information to the Council. CM 6-26-84 Page .,'9 There being no further business to handle, the City Council Meeting was adjourned to July_10, 1984 at 8:00 p. m. Respectfully,submitted: City erk CM 6-26-84 Page #10