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CC - Approval of Minutes 10.27.98 No yt r Uri✓T!' AG..: 7y- Ti/_ R:; ;D CITY CO(iv"-', MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 27, 1998 The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Bruesch at 8:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilmember Clark The Invocation was delivered by Mayor Bruesch ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmembers Clark, Imperial, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez, and Mayor Bruesch Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 13, 1998 -REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 13, 1998, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. PRESENTATIONS: NONE 1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, requested information on the property at 3220- 3224 Del Mar being developed into a mortuary. Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager, responded that the Rose Hill is proposing a full- service mortuary/chapel at that site. This project is in the preliminary stages and staff has apprised them of the application procedures. Councilman Taylor inquired about the parking requirements. Mr. Lyons responded that parking is a concern, but an application has not been submitted by them yet, but understands that they are in the process of designing a site plan. Mr. Lyons stated that the Rose Hills representatives will be meeting with the Garvey School District Superintendent to discuss this project. Mayor Bruesch questioned whether the mortuary is a compatible usage of that property as it is next to a school. Mr. Nunez stated that a petition is being circulated in his neighborhood and added that he is against this project because of the added traffic, being too close to a school, preparation of the bodies on site, etc. CC:10-27-98 Page&1 Mayor Bruesch asked John Nunez, President of the Garvey School Board, if the Rose Hills representatives have contacted them for a meeting yet. Mr.Nunez responded that he does not have any information at this time. Jessie Carlos, representative from Congressman Matthew Martinez's office, introduced himself and extended an invitation to the Council to contact their office with any problems or concerns. Glenn Clanton, 3244 Leyburn, Rosemead, stated his concern with graffiti in the City and that he and his wife have called the graffiti hotline many times and nothing has been done. Mr. Clanton suggested also that the City use volunteers to report graffiti and other minor offenses. Councilman Taylor stated that the backs of the buildings at Temple City Boulevard and Valley Boulevard have had graffiti on them for three weeks. Mr. Taylor requested an update on the graffiti program. Jeff Stewart, Director of Administrative Services, responded that the program has two employees that work 40 hours per week. Mr. Stewart explained that unless graffiti is reported, they probably would not automatically check alleyways. Mayor Bruesch stated that the small graffiti on curbs are not being removed probably due to lack of visibility when the workers drive by. Mr. Clanton suggested a volunteer system to help keep the City clean and report minor unpermitted offenses. Councilman Imperial stated that such a program was in place at Muscatel Jr. High. Mr. Imperial requested that an update on the City's graffiti removal program be placed on the next agenda. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS -NONE III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 98-48- CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 98-48 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,032,606.06 NUMBERED 25076 THROUGH 25245. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-48. Before vote could result, more discussion ensued. Councilman Taylor asked if Check No. 25129 to L.A. County SAFER in the amount of $36,754.51 was the first payment to that program. Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager, responded that it represented payment towards the the 6%. Councilman Taylor asked where the $220,000 yearly payment to them came from? CC:10-27-98 Page/2 Mr. Wagner responded that negotiations are still on-going with L.A. County for the final SAFER agreement. However, in the interim, the County has requested that instead of including the 6% with the law enforcement payment, that a separate payment be made to the liability trust fund. Mr. Wagner stated that there is a separate line item in the law enforcement budget for this payment. Councilman Taylor asked about the $1 million assessment levied against Rosemead due to the Telamavayo lawsuit which originated in Cerritos. Mr. Wagner responded that negotiations between L.A. County and the Sheriffs Department continue in an effort to reduce the liability to the cities. Mr. Wagner continued that the County has agreed to pay$5 million out of that total settlement; however, it will be taken out of the funds on deposit from the liability trust fund. Councilman Taylor asked about the Hershey lawsuit. Mr. Wagner stated that the Hershey lawsuit is for$3 1/2 million and the Telamavayo suit is for$25 million. Councilman Taylor stated that Rosemead is picking up the liabilities for other cities before we have a Joint Powers agreement. Mr. Wagner stated that these pre-existing claims have to be settled before an agreement can be reached. Councilman Taylor stated that the County is seeking ways to make cities pay and that cities have no control over those lawsuits. Mr. Taylor continued that the County has their own liability insurance and the cities have theirs; but, now, the County is assessing other cities because they don't want to pay the $25 million. Mr. Taylor asked since that incident occurred in another city, why is Rosemead being assessed $1 million? Mr. Wagner stated that the old claims need to be cleaned-up and that Contract Cities has directed a negotiating team to discuss this with David Janssen in an effort to reduce the $25 million. Councilman Imperial requested information on Check No. 25206 to New Century Ford in the amount of$2764.55 for vehicle repairs to Units 11 and 07. There being no further comments, the Mayor called for the vote. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark, Taylor No: Taylor Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Taylor stated for the record that he voted No against Check No. 25129 because a solution has not been reached yet in how to pay the assessed amount of$1 million against the City. B. RESOLUTION NO. 98-49 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CC:10-27-99 Page d3 OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CASTING ITS VOTE(S) FOR COUNCILMEMBER CLARK TO REPRESENT THE CITIES WITHOUT PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 98-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CASTING ITS VOTE(S)FOR COUNCILMEMBER CLARK TO REPRESENT THE CITIES WITHOUT PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR BRUESCH that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-49. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-A APPROVAL OF ENGINEERING PROPOSAL FOR THE 1998 SPEED ZONE SURVEY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTION 40802 CC-B REQUEST FROM PROPERTY OWNER FOR REMOVAL OF RED CURB AT 1216 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE- DENY CC-C REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 2542 N. SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD- GARVEY WHOLESALE BEVERAGE, INC. CC-D REQUEST FOR A 3.1% COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT FROM LAIDLAW TRANSIT SERVICES, INC. FOR DIAL-A-RIDE AND SHOPPER SHUTTLE SERVICES MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION-None VI. STATUS REPORTS -None VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS CCSO-x998 Page#4 A. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER BREEN FOR RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that Commissioner Breen be re-appointed to the Planning Commission. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER ALARCON FOR RE- APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that Commissioner Alarcon be re-appointed to the Planning Commission. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. VDI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE -None IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 1998, at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: City Clerk MAYOR CC:10-27-98 Page e5