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CC - Minutes - 09-09-97 NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL ADOPTED BY THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL ,C/TY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 9, 1997 The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Imperial at 8:00 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 Vasquez The Invocation was delivered by Councilmember Taylor ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmembers Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch, and Mayor Imperial Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None PRESENTATIONS: None 1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Berta 011ivier, 8645 E. Mission Drive, Rosemead, stated that she received notice from the Planning Department that she is in code violation by having a rooster, two parked cars on the property, and debris and junk in the yard. Ms. 011ivier explained that she has had the rooster for the past 7 years; the cars were stored in a garage until it was demolished and she is currently in the process of trying to relocate those vehicles; and lastly, the bicycles are no longer being used by children and the cars and trucks are used in a sandpile. Ms. 011ivier requested a 45-day extension as her property is for sale and they are in the process of erecting fences and removing trees. Ms. 011ivier reported that pit bulls are being sold at 8723 Mission Drive, and requested that Code Enforcement inspect the side and backyard at 8635 Mission Drive and that skunks and possums are in the woodpile at the Mormon Church property. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None Ill LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 97-40 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $253,965.62 NUMBERED 21100 THROUGH 21225. Councilmember Taylor requested an explanation on what a move out cost is, referring to check no. 21101 for$184.00. Frank Tripepi, City Manager, responded that that is a CDBG item and that a memorandum will be forthcoming. CC 9-9-97 Pagedl MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that the Council adopt Resolution No. 97-40. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. ORDINANCE NO. 781 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DELETING EXISTING ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4142 AND 4167 THROUGH 4167.4,AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 4142, REGARDING CURFEW RESTRICTIONS ON MINORS MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 781. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR-None V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION A. CONSIDERATION OF PRIVATE COMPANY PROVIDING BUS SHELTERS AT CITY'S BUS STOP LOCATIONS Frank Tripepi, City Manager, presented the staff report. Councilmember Taylor requested clarification on the Agreement section pertaining to construction and maintenance of the shelters -who will own them, how many shelters are there, and where are they located? Mr. Taylor asked why the present contractor is not fixing the inoperable lights on the existing shelters. Mr. Tripepi responded that the contractor will own the approximately 40 shelters they will install at the current bus stops. Mr. Tripepi continued that some of the lights have been repaired. Mr. Tripepi explained that Prop A funds have been supplemented by General Fund money and this is a cost option; however, it is the Council's prerogative to keep the contract as is and use the General Funds money for replacement and repairs to the existing shelters. Mr. Tripepi stated that the consideration tonight is for a private company to remove the existing structures, replace them with a modem, state of the art shelter with advertising panels, and to operate and maintain those shelters. Councilmember Taylor stated his concern of turning over those shelters to a private advertising firm, as most people consider bus shelters as public property, and questioned such public property being used for political ads. Mayor Imperial commented on potential problems with the First Amendment if the City should object to certain types of advertisements. CC 9-9-97 Page#2 Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch stated that many of the bus shelter benches along Garvey Avenue are scratched with graffiti and the solar lights are not working and asked what will be provided by changing to a private company. Councilmember Taylor asked who is responsible for maintaining the solar lighting and enforcing the maintenance? Mr. Tripepi responded that the contractor is responsible; however, the benches have to be replaced when they are scratched up with graffiti, which, when replaced, could be scratched up within the next week. Councilmember Taylor stated that the current contractor is being paid for not doing the work and requested a review and report back of that situation. Mr. Taylor continued that the Agreement conditions for displaying ads with the proposed new company is questionable. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER VASQUEZ that this item be received and filed. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch, Clark No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilmember Vasquez requested a copy of the contract with the City's current bus shelter contractor. B. VALLEY BOULEVARD STREET TREES Robert Angles, 9147 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, stated that the tree trimmers do not trim the tree leaves away from the street lights on the north side of Valley Boulevard, thereby restricting illumination at night. Councilmembers Taylor and Bruesch stated that they could not locate the black dots on the exhibit map as referred to in the staff report. Fred Wickman, City Engineer, responded that the staff report was turned in prior to receiving the maps and that the plotter could not get the black dots visible. Frank Tripepi, City Manager, suggested continuing this item to the next meeting to rectify the map color. There being no objection, this item was deferred to the September 23, 1997 meeting. VI. STATUS REPORTS -None VH. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS Frank Tripepi, City Manager, requested the Council to amend the agenda to include the Authorization of the City Attorney to Attend the Keelung Sister City Trip and Authorization to Attend the 1997 West Coast Conference on Asian Gangs Organized Crime, and determine the need to take action on this item arose after the posting of the agenda and there is a need to take action at this evening's meeting. CC 9-9-97 Page#3 A. AMEND AGENDA TO INCLUDE THE AFOREMENTIONED TWO ITEMS. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Council amend the agenda to include the two aforementioned items and determine the need to take action on this item arose after the posting of the agenda and there is a need to take action at this evenings meeting. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch, Clark No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE 1997 WEST COAST CONFERENCE ON ASIAN GANGS AND ORGANIZED CRLMES, SEPTEMBER 16-19, 1997, SAN DIEGO MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR that the Council approve the attendance of Deputy and Team Member Mike Bayer and any Councilmember. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch, Clark No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY ATTORNEY AND POLICE CHIEF TO VISIT KEELUNG, TAIWAN WITH MAYOR AND OTHER DIGNITARIES, OCTOBER 5-11, 1997. Mr. Tripepi explained that the Council authorized his attendance at this conference at the meeting of August 26, 1997. However, due to personal reasons, he will be unable to attend and that it would be of value for the City Attorney to attend. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Council authorize the attendance of the City Attorney to attend the Taiwan Independence Day celebration in Keelung on October 5-11, 1997 and authorize payment for all travel related expenses. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Imperial, Bruesch, Clark No: Taylor Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilmember Taylor stated that he would like the record to show that his vote No is against the policy and not against the attendance of Mr. Kress or Captain Engebretson. CC 9-9-97 Page tl4 D. COUNCILMEMBER CLARK Requested that the issue of pit bulls being sold as mentioned by Ms. 011ivier previously in the meeting be investigated as soon as possible. Ms. Clark stated that a pit bull in her neighborhood had killed several of her neighbor's cats and caused severe injuries to her cat. Ms. Clark continued that the dog was removed from the owner's premises due to the owner's negligence of the other dogs, not because the pit bull had killed cats. Councilmember Taylor asked how long has that been a problem. Ms. Clark responded that her cat was injured three years ago and her neighbor's cat was killed in June of this year. Mr. Taylor stated that the same situation occurred to him, as pit bulls in his neighborhood escaped from their yards and killed his cat a few months ago. Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch stated that according to a news article, gang members are becoming more involved in raising and selling pit bulls for pleasure, profit and for fighting purposes. E. COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ Councilmember Vasquez requested staff investigate Temple City's in-house animal enforcement department. Councilmember Taylor agreed with Mr. Vasquez and added that an in- house animal control officer would be much more effective for overall, everyday efficiency in animal enforcement rather than selective enforcement currently provided by County Animal Control. Mr. Tripepi responded that that information will be placed on the September 23rd agenda. Councilmember Clark requested the City Attorney to research any options the City could enact to restrict pit bulls. VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE -None IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 1997, at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: City Clerk MAYOR CC 9-9-97 Page 45