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CC - 04-26-83• u MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL APRIL 26, 1983 AT 8:00 P., M. APPROVED CITY OF ROSEMEAD DAT10. LeZ=3 The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Tury at 8:00 p. m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Imperial. The Invocation was delivered by Rev. Richard Acosta. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmembers Cichy, Cleveland, Imperial, Taylor and Mayor Tury Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 12, 1983 - Regular Meeting Councilman Taylor stated that there were a couple of clarifi- cations needed in the minutes. The words "last year" should be added to sixth sentence from the top of the page, and the word "two" should be added before previous commanders in the last para- graph on page six. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the Council Meeting of April 12, 1983 as amended be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. PRESENTATION Jean Grim, Senior Regent of the Rosemead Women of the Moose, presented the City Council with a p'icture,on behalf of Ramona Montoya, to be hung in the Rosemead Community Center. REORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL A.. Mayor Tury vacated the seat of Mayor and turned the Chair over to Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, who entertained the motion of the office of Mayor of the City of Rosemead. Councilman Taylor nominated the Pat Cleveland for Mayor. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, inquired if there were any other nominations for Mayor. There being none. Councilman Taylor moved the nominations be closed. Nominations were closed and a unanimous ballot was cast for Pat Cleveland as Mayor of the City of Rosemead. Councilman Tury nominated Gary A. Taylor as Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Cleveland stated that Gary A. Taylor was nominated as Mayor Pro Tem and inquired if there was any other nominations. There being none, the nominations were closed and a unanimous ballot was cast for Gary A. Taylor as Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Rosemead. Mayor Cleveland expressed his appreciation to the members of the Council and to all the good in the audience he requested their help. Councilman Tury thanked the Council for their work and help all year long and stated that if the new Mayor needed his help he would be available. Mayor Cleveland nominated Councilman Louis Tury as the alter- nate on the Sanitation District. Councilman Tury stated that he would'accept. CM: 4-26-83 Page #1 0 II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED 1983-84 CDBG PROGRAM. Mayor Cleveland stated that the continued Public Hearing was open and inquired if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak. No one came forward and the Public Hearing was closed. Councilman Tury inquired what the qualifications were for the low interest loans for the business districts. Al Warot, Manager of Planning Services of Willdan Associates, stated that there would be eligibility.criteria that would have to be developed. At a minimum there would be a geographic limitation. The property would have to be located within the boundaries of the Redevelopment Project Area #1 or within one of the target areas within the Rosemead Economic Development Program.' Obviously, there would be other criteria as well, however, at this point, these are the general perimeters. Councilman Taylor did not feel that the criteria of which owners would be eligible was explained. Councilman Tury stated that he did not feel that.was answered however, Mr. Warot stated that the program would have to be fine- tuned. He felt that what is being requested at this point is that the Council accept the program in concept,and the fine-tuning would be done later. Councilman Taylor stated that he could not support the program without more information and also definite financial criteria as to who is going to be able qualify for these funds. Councilman Taylor also commented on Item D(3) on page 2 of the Statement of Community Development Objectives, and the fact that it states 'for purposes of land acquisitions'. Mr. Warot stated that was not the intent to purchase land for the businesses. Councilman Taylor stated that statement should then be deleted from the application. Mr. Warot stated'that there.would be no problem with doing that. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY.COUNCILMAN TURY that the application of the CDBG Program be approved. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Cichy, Imperial, Tury and Mayor Cleveland NAYES: Councilman Taylor ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SUBDIVISION OF ON LOT INTO SEVEN SEPARATE PARCELS, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP #38970, 8858 GRAND & 4747-4751 IVAR AVENUE Mayor Cleveland opened the Public Hearing and inquired if there was anyone who would care to speak regarding this matter. Joe Arena, Developer, 9812 Cathay Circle, spoke in favor of the approval of the tentative Sigmond Caswell, owner, 9518 Olive Street, in favor of his project. Councilman Taylor stated that he felt that project and his only reservation is the lack of stallation. Iuntington Beach, tract as presented. Temple City, spoke it was a worthwhile curb and gutter in- CM 4-26-83 Page #2 0 • Councilman Cichy stated that the Council is going to have to be flexible as there is going to be modular housing, differ- ent sized housing, and economic differences. He felt that this project would look great and the people will be aware of what they are buying ahead of time. He felt this type of modification was very minor and the addition of curb and gutter would not en- hance the property but might detract. Councilman Imperial inquired if this development set any kind of a precedent.. John Carmona, Planning Director, stated:'that it might in one sense, in that it shows that the City has a flexibility in dealing with private streets. He did not feel that it would set a precedence in that the City would allow projects to come in without curb and gutter in every case. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that the Negative Declaration be accepted and concurs the pro- ject will not have a significant effect.on the environment, L the Revised Tract Map #38970 be approved. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Cichy, Imperial, Tury and Mayor Cleveland NAYES: Councilman Taylor ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman.Imperial stated-that he wanted the record to show that his "Aye" was because he thought the project would be a beautiful project and he did not agree with the decision of the majority of the Council that the project be constructed without curb and gutter. Councilman Taylor requested that the record show that his vote against it was strictly on the curb and gutter issue. He believed that the project itself is a very good project. The following Resolution was presented for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 83-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT #38970.(SEVEN LOT SUBDIVISION AT 8858 GRAND AND 4747-4751 IVAR AVENUE) MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that Resolution No. 83-11 be adopted and the reading in full be waived. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Cichy, Imperial, Tury and Mayor Cleveland NAYES: Councilman Taylor ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REQUIREMENT OF NO FEE PERMIT TO CONDUCT GARAGE/YARD SALES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES. Mayor Cleveland stated that and inquired if there was anyone to speak regarding this matter. the Public Hearing was open in the audience who would care No one came forward, and the Public Hearing was closed. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that this Ordinance was prepared in order to control garage/yard sales by monitoring and recording garage sales. CM 4-26-83 Page #3 Councilman Taylor stated that,even now,without the no fee permit the person in violation of having more garage/yard sales in residential zones than allowed,would be subject to a fine by being in violation of the Rosemead Municipal Code. He felt that which ever way is decided the City will be depending upon citizen input and citizen reporting, and monitoring and recording no fee permits would be an additional burden and incovenience. Councilman Tury stated that by issuing these permits they will be kept in one central.file and if anyone is having more than the allotted amount of garage sales, it would be very easy to check and then cite the individuals. Councilman Taylor stated that he just didn't feel that this particular item is necessary with what is already on the books. Councilman Imperial.stated that he did not have any problem with the Ordinance, however, he does have a problem with the fact that it is a no fee permit, and inquired what the cost would be to the City. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that it was not deter- mined what the administrative costs would be, and following the po- licy of the Council that it is a service to the residence. Councilman Imperial stated that he felt of public funds since the residents would be having a garage sale. He felt that if there mit and there will be administrative action, The cost of this action should be determined that. that this was a gift making a profit by is going to be a per- there should be a fee. and have a fee to cover Councilman Tury stated that this is not being considered to allow the resident to make money over the week-end as he can do that right now. This is for the rest of the residents so that these garage/yard sales do not get out of hand. Councilman Cichy stated that he did agree with Mr. Imperial however, he did feel at this time the simple issuance of a permit and logging it in a book would not be too expensive. Councilman Imperial requested that if this action does pass by the majority of the Council, staff be directed to keep a log in the amount of time it takes to issue one of these permits, and bring it back in six months to reevaluate it. Councilman Tury stated it would take more time to keep the log than to make out the permit. NOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that no action be taken on Ord. #559. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Taylor and Imperial NAYES:' Councilmen Cichy, Tury and Mayor Cleveland ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion did not carry. The following Ordinance was. presented for introduction:' ORDINANCE NO. 559 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GARAGE SALES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY Ordinance No. 559 be introduced on its first ing in full be waived. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Cichy, Tury and Mayor NAYES: Councilmen Imperial and Taylor ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion so ordered. COUNCILMAN TURY that reading and the read- Cleveland duly carried and CM 4-26-83 Page N4 0 Councilman Imperial questioned if the monitoring of the permit would be included in the motion. Councilman Cichy stated that it would not be included at this time. Mayor Cleveland stated that the Ordinance would be intro- duced as written. Robert Kress, City Attorney, requested that the record re- flect that Councilman Imperial and Councilman Taylor were not by their "no" votes requesting that the Ordinance be read in full. III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 83-16 CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 83-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $510,227.07 NUMBERED 8560-8570 AND 6346 THROUGH 6473 INCLUSIVELY MOTION. BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Resolution No. 83-16 be adopted and the reading in full be waived. 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-E, and CC-J) CC-C APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP 1141087 AT 3300-3316 MUSCATEL CC-D ACCEPTANCE OF ROAD DEED, PERMITS TO ENTER, RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENTS FOR STRATHMORE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CC-F RED CURB INSTALLATION--DEL MAR LIBRARY CC-G RED CURB REMOVAL--INTERSECTION'OF GARVEY/CHARLOTTE CC-Ii APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP #15448 AT 3154 MUSCATEL AVENUE CC-I AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND MAYORS.& COUNCILMEMBERS LEGIS- LATIVE CONFERENCE IN SACRAMENTO, MAY 24-25, 1983 CC-K ACCEPTANCE OF ROAD DEED, RIGHT.OF WAY AGREEMENT AND PERMIT TO ENTER FOR DEL MAR STREET IMPROVEMENT-MC CARTHY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR 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 APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF SIGNAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT Councilman Tur.y stated that he has noticed that when a signal goes out, it stays out for a long time. He would be willing to extend the contract providing a report is;prepared stating the time a call is made and the time the repair has been completed on the signal. Councilman Taylor stated that he felt that was an excellent idea to have a,job report and have it. a requirement of the contract. Councilman Tury stated that a member of the staff would keep track of the time the call is made to the contractor regarding the need for repair of a signal and when the signal has been repaired. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that the extension of the Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract be approved as amended to have the log kept of the time it takes to have the signals repaired after a call,:to contractor has been put in. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. CM 4-26-82 The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Pate 115 I CC-B AWARD OF BID--STREET IMPROVEMENT & STORM. DRAIN PROJECT Councilman Taylor inquired what the irregularity of the low bidder was. Tom Howard, Deputy City Engineer, stated that the irregularity was not with the low bidder, however, the bidder did not enter into the bid form the bid quantity for an item although the total bid did reflect the amount. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that T. J. Crosby be awarded the contract for Street Improvement Project "E" in the amount of $443,164.11. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-E AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEGISLATIVE SEMINAR ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE IN SACRAMENTO, MAY 5, 1983 Councilman Imperial requested authorization for Hugh Foutz, City Treasurer to attend the Legislative Seminar in Sacramento, and that he felt that it would be as important for the Treasurer as the Finance Director to attend. Mayor Cleveland inquired of Mr. Foutz if he would be able to attend. City Treasurer Hugh Foutz stated that he would check to see if he would be available. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that the Assistant Finance Officer and the City Treasurer be . authorized to attend the Legislative Seminar on Local Government Finance in Sacramento, May 5, 1983. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-J REPLACEMENT OF XEROX 4500 COPIER Councilman Taylor requested additional information on this item, and reference is made only to one. He requested that bids be requested on four competitive machines, and requested that this be deferred to the next meeting on May 10, 1983. Councilman Cichy stated that there may be a reason that Xerox was favored and requested a staff report. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that other machines had been looked into and the information is available and that information will be provided for the next meeting. There being no objections, this item was deferred to the next meeting. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION A. APPROVAL OF REVISED GENERAL PLAN Councilman Taylor stated that the General Plan now has an amendment which was not there for the past several years, and there is an indexing system. Councilman Taylor inquired how many copies of the General Plan are available that need correc- tion. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that he had planned that corrections would be made in approximately 100 General Plans. Councilman Taylor requested a report on how many copies the City does have, and he personally does not want to see any General Plans around that are not corrected. He stated that he was in favor of the Plan as it was proposed this evening. The General Plan as revised April 18, 1983 was presented: CM 4-26-83 Page N6 • MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Revised General Plan of April 18, 1983 be approved, and all copies of the General Plan available be revised. 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. WINDOW ON WASHINGTON PROGRAM Mark Hannaford, representative of Window on Washington Associ- ates, outlined the services and need for local government represen- tation at the Federal level. Councilman Tury requested that this item be deferred to the next meeting of May 10, 1983 for additional deliberation and infor- mation regarding the Agreement between the City of Rosemead and the Window of Washington, Associates. Councilman Taylor inquired what the average time that would be spent on a project. Mr. Hannaford stated that ten hours a month would probably satisfy the likely use of a City such as Rosemead, and he felt that a project a month for this amount of money could be handled. Councilman Tury stated that the City Attorney should check out the Contract and the staff check out the potential use of the firm, and at the next Council Meeting, the Council would be better pre- pared to take action on this item. There being no objection, it was so ordered to defer this item to the next Council Meeting of May 10, 1983. VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Rev. Tom Phillips congratulated Councilman Tury for the great job he did as Mayor of Rosemead, and for all the times he and his lovely wife attended functions representing the City, and he also expressed his appreciation of Pat Taylor who is always pre- sent at the Council Meetings. Rev. Tom Phillips congratulated the new Mayor Pat Cleveland and the Mayor Pro Tem Gary Taylor, and he stated that if he could be of any help, just to call on him. B.'n CHAMBER REQUESTS USE OF STRAIN POLES Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the Chamber of Commerce requested use of the strain poles in conjunction with their Town and Country Fair which will be held at the K-Mart site, May 21st, 1983. They requested use.of the poles from May 2, 1983 to May 23rd, 1983 on Valley and Garvey. Councilman Taylor inquired what the policy has been for the different organizations in the past who have used the strain poles as far as time allowed, and requested a report back on the time frame that they have been used in the past. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Chamber of Commerce be authorized use of the strain poles on Garvey and Valley in conjunction with their Town and Country Fair on May 21st, 1983 at the K-Mart Center. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. II-C-1 ORDINANCE NO. 559 - NO FEE PERMIT Councilman Tury requested that Ordinance #559 be reconsidered as there have been some points made that deserve reconsideration. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the introduction of Ordinance No. 559 be reconsidered and be brought back to the next Council Meeting. Vote resulted:' UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CM 4-25-83 Page #7 VI. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS C. Councilman Tury stated that he read a report on the corner of Klingerman and Walnut Grove that there will be red curbs in front of the houses there. He requested that be held off. He stated that he realized that the Council voted to put a left-turn lane in there, however, he did not realize the full impact or the necessity of a left-turn pocket. He requested the Traffic Commission take a look at that left-turn pocket before the curb is painted red, and have a report come back to the Council. There being no objections, it was referred to the Traffic Commission for study. D. Councilman Imperial requested that the Council Meeting be adjourned in memory of Leland Gunn, former City Manager, who passed away on April 21st, 1983. E. Councilman Tury complimented the staff who prepared the document that went to Moody's and Standard and Poor's in New York about the ratings on the Notes. He stated that it was an outstanding job and he was totally impressed with the group that had been there. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that both rating agencies were highly impressed. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that it was a pleasure to serve Councilman Tury as Mayor this past year and he looks for- ward to serving Mayor Cleveland in the same fashion. E. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that he would cer- tainly agree with the comments made by the City Manager regarding former Mayor Tury and it was a pleasure to be with him in his last official act as Mayor in New York with the rating agencies and he agreed with Councilman Tury in that the City was well represented. The City made an excellent presentation. F. Mayor Cleveland stated that prior to the meeting an Appointment List was presented to the Council and requested that each of the Councilmen check whatever committees that each would like to work on as Delegate or Alternate. Where it states any other Councilmember, it means when the Delegate or Alternate is not present. He requested that these be returned to him as soon as possible. G. Hugh.Foutz, Prayer Breakfast wil Community Center, on Pancake Breakfast at May 30th will be the at 10:00 a. m. City Treasurer, commented that the Community I be held on May 14th at 8:30 a. m. at the May 22nd the Lions Club is having their annual Garvey School at Jackson and Garvey, and on Memorial Day Services at the Pioneer Cemetary H. Mayor Cleveland adjourned the Council Meeting in memory of Leland Gunn, former City Manager of the City of Rosemead, and also in memory of Grady Kane, a member of the Golden K Kiwaniis Club, who passed away Sunday. ' The Council Meeting was adjourned to the next regular Meeting of the City Council on May 10, 1983 at 8:00 p. M. Respectfully submitted: Cit Clerk APPROVED: MAYOR CM 4-26-83 Page #8