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CC - 07-14-81c!'ry MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL JULY 14, 1981 AT 8:00 P. M. The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Imperial at 8:04 p. m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Hunter. The Invocation was delivered by Rev. Percy Ferguson. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Hunter, Cichy, Taylor, Tury and Mayor Imperial Absent; None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 23, 1981 - Regular Meeting Councilman Taylor requested that the Council Minutes of June 23, 1981 be deferred to the next meeting and requested that the Clerk do'the portion of the minutes regarding Tract #38455 verbatim. There being no objection,it was so ordered. PRESENTATION: A. Jess Gonsalez;a resident of Rosemead and a Peace Officer in the District Attorney's Office, was selected by . his fellow employees to receive the Jameson Award for his outstanding achievements and contributions and presented a Resolution of Commendation on behalf of the City of Rosemead. B. Mayor Imperial introduced the new Chamber of Commerce Manager, Bonnie Culbertson.to the audience and wished her well. Ms. Bonnie Culbertson, Chamber Manager, expressed her appreciation and stated that she was happy to.be here in Rosemead and was.looking forward to working closely with the City Council for the betterment of the City of Rosemead. I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Robert Angles, 9147 Valley Blvd., Rosemead, stated that Modern Service was charging him for pick-up of trash for the past three months amounting to $105.60 and that they have never pick-up any trash of any kind from his premises. He waited the 90 days because he felt that they would correct their billing procedure but he stated that the citizens of Rosemead are being charged for services not performed. B. Gilbert R. Stein, 3619 Earle Avenue, stated that on the Fourth of July he stayed up most of the night to protect his home from fire from the fireworks that were thrown on his house. He felt that something should be done so that no fire- works are allowed in the City and only have the displays in the parks. He showed the Council some of the fireworks that were.thrown in his yard. Councilman Tury stated that it was an enforcement problem but he had felt that the situation had improved since last year. Obviously, there are still not good enough. He felt that if fireworks were banned completely then there might be more il- legal ones used. It is a problem that the Council is aware of. CM 7-14-81 Page #1 C. Juan Nunez, 27Q2 Del Mar, inquired about the Del Mar Project. . Robert Dickey, Assistant City Manager, stated that a let- ter was mailed out to the last legal owner on the assessment roll which stated that an appraisor had been hired to appraise the properties and after they are completed they will be brought back to the Council and after the Council accepts the appraisals the right of way agent will get in touch with the property owners to review the acquisition of the necessary right of way for the improvement of the street. Mayor Imperial stated'.that Mr'.. Nunez and Mr. Dickey should get together at an appropriate time for clarification of any problems.' IIL. LEGISLATIVE Z RESOLUTION NO. 8136 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS-80/81 RESOLUTION NO, 81-36 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $189,761.17 NUMBERED (7970-7990 & 7993) 1663 THROUGH 1776 INCLUSIVELY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that Resolution No. 81-36 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL,,CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayo declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B.' RESOLUTION NO, 81-36A - CLAIMS & DEMANDS - 81/82 RESOLUTION NO. 81-36A A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $25,793.41 NUMBERED (7991-7992 & 7994) 17777 THROUGH 1793 INCLUSIVELY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER that Resolution No. 81-36A be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C / RESOLUTION NO. 81-37 - APPROPRIATION LIMITATIONS RESOLUTION NO. 81-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMITATION THE 1981-82 FY. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that Resolution No. 81-37 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared saidmotion duly carried and so ordered. DRESOLUTION NO. 81-38 ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES RESOLUTION NO. 81-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT VALLEY AND TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that Resoiution'No. 81-38 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCI'LMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CM 7-14-81 Page #2 • IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items CC-A, CC-D, and CC-F deferred) CC-B AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR ANNUAL STREET TREE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT. CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO EFFECT CHANGE IN FOUNTAIN MAINTENANCE TO RON'FOSS, POOL AND SPA SERVICE CC-E SPEED LIMIT-NEWMARK AVENUE MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY 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 AGREEMENT WITH FIRST CITY BANK, DIVISION OF GOLDEN STATE SANWA BANK, TO PROVIDE FIDUCIARY SERVICES FOR THE HCDA HOUSING"REHABILITATION PROGRAM Councilman Taylor stated that he wanted to register his protest against the selection of the depositing of the funds into a regular account at 54% interest and while it is in the bank it will be going out at 15%,-or 20% interest. I did not feel the City is getting the best deal on this. Gary Werner stated that the major portion of this money will be placed in a high interest account and the rest will be in a regular savings account. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that the'Agreement with the First City Bank, for HCDA Housing Rehabilitation Program be approved. Vote resulted: -,AYES:,:Councilmen Hunter, Cichy:;and Tury NAYES; Councilman-Taylor &.Mayor:Imperial whereupon the Mayor: declared said motion-duly carried:and-so ordered. Mayor Imperial requested that the record show that his "no" -vote was for two reasons..First,for HCDA Funding which he does not agree with and secondly, the choice of the bank. CC-D WILLDAN ASSOCIATES AGREEMENT FOR BUILDING OFFICIAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES Councilman Taylor stated that he disagreed with the increase in cost'to the 'City from 57% to the County and up to 75% to Will- dan, and reiterated his objection to giving the inspection ser- vices to the same Engineering firm. He agreed with the Engin- eering but cannot agree with the inspection services and he felt that the County was the most neutral. John Maulding, Willdan Vice President, explained the 75% maximum, and responded to the possible conflict of interest. He.stated that public 'improvements, like roads, sewers and storm drains are by authorization by City Council. Buildings are by separate authorization, and that is provided for and in the agreement. Public Works inspectors are for the most part dif- ferent than building inspectors. Some of their building inspec- tors are trained to do minor public works inspections for example curb openings or curb closures, sidewalks. Larger public works projects are inspected by different group of inspectors entirely. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY MAYOR IMPERIAL that the Willdan Associates Agreement for Building Official and Engineering Services be approved. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilman Hunter, Cichy, and Mayor Imperial NAYES; Councilman Taylor ABSTAIN: Councilman Tury ABSENT: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Tury stated that his "abstain" vote was because he did not vote for the firm for the contract in the first place. CM 7-14-81 Page #3 • L CC-F PARKING CITATION ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM--RECEIPT OF BAIL MONIES AND ESTABLISHING BAIL SCHEDULE Councilman Tury stated that he wanted to register a "no" vote on this item because he felt that the $15.00 was an ex- cessive amount to charge. N MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED'BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that the Agreement with Wells'Fargo Bank for a lock box system and adopt the County Master Bail Schedule for use in the City of Rosemead be approved. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilman Hunter, Cichy, Taylor and Mayor Imperial NAYES: Councilman Tury ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Tury requested that the record show that he is not against the concept of the program but what he feels is an excessive charge for parking. VI. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS i A,. INGLESIDE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER /Councilman Taylor requested that this item be deferred to the next meeting for additional information. The're being no objection, it was so ordered. B/ H. M. SCOTT & ASSOCIATES /,councilman Tury stated that he Scott and Associates requested that of their contracts with the City. received a call from H. M. they be released from some Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that this will not be a simple process as there will have to be a transfer of the responsibilities. Richard E. Clayton, General Manager, stated that of the three projects with the City at the present time the only one they would like to be relieved from would be the Jackson Street Project which they would prefer to leave the required inspec- tion, construction staking and assessment engineering to some- one else. This item will be brought back to the next Council Meeting. celebration at the park there were an adequate amount of Sheriffs during the day, but in the evening there were only three deputies available. There were people entering the park with fireworks, and he was concerned with the potential problems. caused'.by the fireworks starting up and the bottle rockets and the firecrackers. He commented on a lot of horrible accidents that can happen from the use of firecrackers. He wanted to find out why most of the deputies were pulled out and only left three there in the evening when they were needed the most. 'C. Councilman Taylor stated that at the Fourth of July Mayor Imperial requested a report by the next meeting. Councilman Hunter stated that although he regards the things that Councilman Taylor stated are the truth, he wanted to congratulate Mike Burbank and his staff for an outstanding Fourth of July celebration. Councilman Taylor stated that he felt that staff did an excellent job and overall during the day there was no problems with the Sheriffs, but he was concerned when night came why we were left with three deputies. CM 7-14-81 Page #4 r D, UNSOLICITED TRASH BILLS Councilman Tury stated that he has had several letters regarding the trash bills. He stated that Modern Service is telling the people that the City has ordered them to bill for the service. There have been complaints from the citizens inquiring if this was something new that was added to the Contract with Modern Service. Modern Service is entitled to take advantage of his contract, but he should be prepared to take the responsibility for it and not push it off on the City. Councilman Hunter stated that the Contract does say all commercial uses and they can be billed but a service does have to be provided. They cannot arbitrarily bill, they have to provide a service. E. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY ON BEHALF OF BEKINS COMPANY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that the Claim against the City on behalf of the Bekins Company be denied and referred to the Insurance agent.be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said-motion duly carried and so ordered. The Mayor recessed the Council Meeting to an Executive Session regarding litigation. The Council Meeting was reconvened from the Executive Session. Mayor Imperial stated that litigation between the Hed-ricks Company-and the City of Rosemead were discussed and the possi- bility of conflict of interest for the City Attorney and there- fore it was decided to seek additional legal assistance. There being no further business, the Council Meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted: t1~ . , . CITY fLERK APPROVED: _VV Y CM 7--14-81 Page #5