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CC - 02-13-01APPROVED CITY OF PTEMEAD DATE~oS of MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING , . ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 13, 2001 The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Clark at 8:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Vasquez The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Taylor ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmembers Bruesch, Taylor, Vasquez, and Mayor Clark Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Imperial - excused APPROVAL OF MINUTES: - OCTOBER 10, 2000 REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 10, 2000, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: Imperial Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 12, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 12, 2000, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: Imperial 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, stated that he deposited his payment to Consolidated Disposal in their drop box at the Chamber office. Mr. Nunez asked when did Consolidated pick up their payments as he was charged a late fee and his payment was deposited on time. Frank Tripepi, City Manager, responded that staff will look into the matter. Mr. Nunez stated that he has already called Consolidated and they will remove the late charge. Mr. Nunez commented about the article in the January 24th Tribune regarding trash and refuse that collects along the storm drains and at the beach. Mr. Nunez was informed that this issue will be discussed this evening as an emergency item. Fred Mascorro, 9303 Rose Street, Rosemead, congratulated Mayor Clark, Councilman Bruesch and Vasquez on the re-appointment to the Council. Mr. Mascorro also thanked the CCMIN:2-13-01 Page 41 • i Council for placing the following two items on the Consent Calendar tonight, the request for Stop signs at the alley between Arica and Rio Hondo, and the request for Stop signs at Arica Avenue at Rose Street. Mr. Mascorro stated that at the aforementioned alleyway, there are barricades placed across it at least twice a month for a function going on. Mr. Tripepi confirmed that that is a public alleyway and for Mr. Mascorro to call City Hall the next time that occurs. Mr. Mascorro reported that the trash bin on the northwest corner of Mission and Rosemead Boulevard is full and overflowing every weekend. Chuck Lyons, 4222 Arica, Rosemead, stated that he is here on behalf of Encinita School Principal, Ann Bower. Mr. Lyons stated that about one year ago the City installed traffic dots on the street, painted the curbs red in front of the school, and the Sheriff's enforced that area for a few months concerning the traffic problem. Mr. Lyons continued that white curbing was installed from the school to the park for an unloading zone, but it is not working as people park in that zone and get out of their cars. Mr. Lyons concluded that any effort made by the City to expedite the installation of the bright parking signs would be appreciated. Mr. Tripepi stated that staff will contact the School Principal tomorrow. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 01-02 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 01-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $851,353.13 NUMBERED 32894 THROUGH 33080 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 01-02. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark No: None Absent: Imperial Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. RESOLUTION NO. 01-03 - APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE GARVEY AVENUE COMMUNITY CENTER The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 01-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR THE GARVEY AVENUE COMMUNITY CENTER MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the Council adopt Resolution No. 01-03. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: Imperial Abstain: None CCMIN:2-13-01 Page #2 The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Bruesch requested a pie graph depicting the various funding sources. C. RESOLUTION NO. 01-04 - AUTHORIZATION TO ALLOCATE JUSTICE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO THE L.A. COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 01-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT FUNDS BY THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the City adopt Resolution No. 01-04. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: Imperial Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items CC-C, CC-D, CC-E, CC-G, and CC-H were removed for discussion purposes) CC-A REQUEST FOR "NO TRUCK" SIGNS ON FERN AVENUE AT WALNUT GROVE AVENUE CC-B REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT THE FIRE HYDRANT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF PITKIN STREET IMMEDIATELY EAST OF ENCINITA AVENUE CC-F REQUEST FOR "RIGHT TURN ONLY" SIGN AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GARVEY AVENUE AND WALNUT GROVE AVENUE CC-I AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD FOR THE FY 2000/01 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM UPDATE MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the Council approve the aforementioned items on the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: Imperial Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-C REQUEST FOR "STOP" SIGNS AT THE ALLEY NORTH OF MISSION DRIVE BETWEEN ARICA AND RIO HONDO AVENUE CCM1N:2-13-01 Page u3 Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, stated that he wanted to speak on the Pine Street Parking Restrictions (Item V.C.). MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the Council approve the installation of "STOP" and "No Parking in Alley" signs along the alley north of Mission Drive between Arica Avenue and Rio Hondo Avenue. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: Imperial Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-D REQUEST FOR "STOP" SIGNS FOR NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND ARICA AVENUE AT ROSE STREET Mr. Lyons stated that he wanted to speak on CC-B, (which was already approved by the Council). His concern is that the red curb from the fire hydrant to the driveway is 25' and requested that the red curb be changed to 15' as a courtesy to the residents there. Councilman Taylor replied that 10' is not enough space to park a car, it takes 18' to 20' of space for even a small car. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the Council approve the installation of "STOP" signs for northbound and southbound Arica Avenue at Rose Street and to install "4-Way Stop" attachments to the existing and proposed stop signs. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: Imperial Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-E ENGINEERING PROPOSAL FOR PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM UPDATE FY 2000-01 Councilman Bruesch asked if this is a 5-year plan? Ken Rukavina, City Engineer, replied that it is a 5-year plan that is updated every 2 years. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the Council approve the engineering proposal and direct staff to begin the update of the Pavement Management System. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: Imperial Abstain: None CC-G REQUEST FOR TIME LIMIT PARKING IN FRONT OF 4441 ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD Rudy Fonseca,4441 Rosemead Boulevard, Rosemead, stated that he is in favor of this item. CCMIN:2-13-0I Page a4 • 0 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the Council approve the installation of "30 Minute Parking 7 AM to 6 PM Except Sunday" signs in front of 4441 Rosemead Boulevard. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: Imperial Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-H REQUEST FOR "DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION" SIGNS FOR SOUTHBOUND ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD AT GRAND AVENUE Councilman Taylor requested that the recommendation be amended to include a "Do Not Block Intersection" sign posted on the southbound Rosemead Boulevard island just prior to Grand Avenue, as this will warn motorist before entering that intersection. Motorists cannot see the recommended "Do Not Block Intersection" sign posted further south on Rosemead Boulevard at Grand Avenue until they come out of the dip under the railroad bridge. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the Council approve the amended recommendation for installation of "Do Not Block Intersection' signs for southbound traffic on Rosemead Boulevard at Grand Avenue in addition to yellow botts dots and "Keep Clear" markings on the street. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: Imperial Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None A. REQUEST FOR RELIEF FROM ORDINANCE NO. 811- MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF ANY PERMITS OR ENTITLEMENTS FOR GARMENT MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING OR ASSEMBLING - TOM BOY FASHION, 8090 GARVEY AVENUE, UNIT B2-B3 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the Council make the required findings and approve the request for relief from Ordinance No. 811 and refer Conditional Use Permit 94-611 (Modification) to the Planning Commission for a public hearing. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: Imperial Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. REQUEST FOR FUNDING FROM THE ROSEMEAD YOUTH ASSOCIATION Councilman Taylor stated that he realizes that some of the youth groups need funding. Mr. Taylor continued that he does not know the reasons why some of the youth organizations are not able to raise funds on their own, but that he intends to vote in favor for all the youth organizations that apply for funds. Mr. Taylor stated that in all fairness, we need to know why CCMIN:2-13-01 Page #5 some groups are able to raise money and others are failing. Mr. Taylor requested copies of the RYA budgets for the past three years and a list of their sponsors in an effort to determine what has happened, why they are not being sponsored. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the Council authorize funding from the Appropriated Reserves in the amount of $7,500. Before vote could result, more conversation ensued. Mayor Clark asked if these groups would receive more funding at budget time due to normal inflation? Mrs. Clark stated that this item could be deferred to the Budget Study Session to see what funding is available. Councilman Bruesch stated that the Budget Study Session isn't until June and the last week of the RYA season is the end of June. The money is needed now. Councilman Bruesch called for the question. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: Imperial Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Taylor requested the RYA'S budget and list of sponsors for the past three years. Frank Tripepi, City Manager, clarified that staff will pay the vendors for the uniforms and to have the bills sent to City Hall, and the City will pay up to $7,500 as invoiced from qualified vendors. C. PINE STREET PARKING RESTRICTIONS Councilman Taylor stated that while the "No Parking" signs were put up with good intentions to try and help the residents, but, if the majority of the residents don't object to the cars parking there, there is no other recourse for the City but to remove the signs. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the "No Parking" signs be removed. Before vote could result, more discussion ensued. Councilman Bruesch asked if Mr. Gebhardt received the leaflets to be passed out to the dayworkers. Mr. Bruesch then asked Mr. Gebhardt and those in the audience from Pine Street if the loitering situation has improved over the last two weeks. Henry Gebhardt, 2705 Pine Street, Rosemead, responded that the loitering situation has improved a little, but it may be due to the weather also. Mr. Gebhardt continued that there are some dayworkers that are smoking illegal substances around the corner. Councilman Taylor called for the question. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, asked if once the signs are removed will the dayworkers still be allowed to linger there. What is the alternative? Mr. Tripepi responded that they are allowed to go there if they wish. CCMIN:2-13-01 Page #6 Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: Imperial Abstain: None L] The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. D. REQUEST FOR RED CURB ON THE WEST SIDE OF TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD SOUTH OF ELLIS LANE Barbara Larson, 3850 N. Ellis Lane, Rosemead, stated that diesel trucks park behind her house on Temple City Boulevard. Ms. Larson continued that they are unable to use their swimming pool as fumes from the trucks come over the block wall. In the evening they cannot sleep because as the trucks pull up, they also use their air brakes. Ms. Larson stated that when the parking restriction signs and red curb were installed, it stopped the trucks from parking there. However, three weeks ago the red curb was removed and now the trucks are stopping there again. Councilman Taylor asked if the trucks have been parking there since the red curbing was removed. Mr. Tripepi explained that the parking restriction signs are exactly the same as a red curb, they restrict trucks from parking there at any time. Mr. Tripepi continued that the 100' of red curb was mistakenly installed by the City and has since been removed. The Council decided not to install red curbing to allow the residents to park their cars there. Mr. Tripepi stated again that the trucks cannot park there even if there is no red curbing, and to allow the City time to enforce those signs. Mrs. Larson stated that she called the Sheriffs Department when a truck was parked back there, but the driver was not cited. Mrs. Larson stated that if she brings proof that the truckers are parking there, will the City then paint the curbs red again. Tripepi requested that Mrs. Larson call City Hall immediately when trucks are parked there and he will have the trucks cited or towed away. Mrs. Larson stated that sometimes the trucks park late at night with their refrigerators running. Mr. Tripepi explained that if the red curb is installed and the truckers are still parking there, the Sheriffs have to be called. If the truckers are not obeying the parking signs, they will not obey the red curb either. Mrs. Larson stated that when the red curb was there, the truckers were not stopping, but now that it is gone, they are stopping again. Councilman Taylor asked Mrs. Larson to call the City Manager or the Sheriff's if she sees truckers violating the parking restriction. Mr. Taylor continued that if the red curb is reinstalled arbitrarily or without a valid reason, and without giving the present signage an opportunity or time to work, then we will be obligated to do this throughout the City. Temple City Boulevard is a fully improved street and there is not a valid reason to install 100' of red curb. Mrs. Larson stated that she only wants 50'. Councilman Taylor stated that even with 50' there still will be violations with cars parking there. CCMIN:2-13-01 Page #7 0. 0 Mayor Clark asked if while the 100' of red curbing was there, were there any complaints from the residents about lack of parking? Mrs. Larson responded that no one parks there, only the trucks. Mayor Clark suggested at least installing 50' of red curbing. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the Council authorize the installation of 50' of red curbing on the west side of Temple City Boulevard between Ellis Lane and Guess Street. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez No: Taylor Absent: Imperial Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. E. REQUEST TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO INCLUDE RESOLUTION NO. 01-05 AS THE NEED TO TAKE ACTION AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the Council amend the agenda to include Resolution No. 01-05. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: Imperial Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. EA RESOLUTION NO. 01-05 AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A PETITION TO THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD CONTESTING ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD, LOS ANGELES REGION Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, referring to Pine Street, stated that the dayworkers are throwing a lot of trash into the flood control basin. Mr. Nunez stated that he was informed by the Sheriffs Department that citizens cannot video those actions, that the Sheriffs themselves have to observe them in the act. Councilman Taylor reminded Mr. Nunez of the proposal that was given to him to take the City's audio equipment to record the decibel level of the music next door to him. Mr. Taylor requested a written statement clarifying a citizen video taping. Mr. Taylor stated that the City takes photos and videos all the time. Frank Tripepi, City Manager, explained that a Deputy has to have a misdemeanor done in his presence in order to do an arrest. If a citizen sees a person committing such an act, that person has to be willing to testify that he saw that act being committed and wants that person arrested, a citizens arrest. Mr. Tripepi continued that what the Deputy probably meant was that a person cannot hide or set up a camera somewhere and shoot a video and then turn it in for prosecution. A person has to be willing to say that he saw the offender committing the offense, video taped him, and wants him arrested and prosecuted. Mr. Nunez stated that there are shopping carts and trash in the wash. Mr. Nunez stated that at certain points chain link fencing can be installed to pick up the trash. Councilman Bruesch stated that within 6 years there has to be zero tolerance for trash going into the storm drains. Mr. Bruesch stated that the Regional Board is advocating putting CCMIN:2-13-01 Page a8 9 some type of traps in the storm drain inlets at each corner. Mr. Bruesch continued that those traps cost a minimum of $850 to a maximum of almost $2000 apiece. And, think of how many traps Rosemead needs and how long would it take the kids to figure out how to destroy them. Mr. Bruesch stated that other solutions would be to build facilities within the washes to trap the debris before it goes downstream with the usage of berms or catch basins. The solution the Regional Board has is to make this each City's responsibility. Mr. Bruesch stated that the resolution tonight is in protest of the actions taken by the Board and that they give no guidance on coordinating these programs. Mayor Clark stated that this resolution is basically asking the Regional Board to give the City's a chance to look at this and find the best way to get the trash out of the rivers. Mrs. Clark stated that they are looking at the most cost effective way of doing this. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, stated that there are people that just throw trash around. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the Council adopt Resolution No. 01-05. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: Imperial Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. VI. STATUS REPORTS - None VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS - None VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Chuck Lyons, Rosemead, thanked the Council for passing the three Consent Calendar items. Mr. Lyons stated that the alley behind Arica and Mission where the two-story white building is, is kept spotless by the gardeners. Mr. Lyons thanked staff and Council for helping them with their process in getting the "Stop" sign installations approved tonight. Mr. Lyons continued that he is proud to live in Rosemead and thanked everyone again. Denise Paniagua, 3746 Bartlett Avenue, Rosemead, stated that the street that parallels Rosemead Boulevard is not Grand Avenue (referring to Item IV CC-H), it is still Rosemead Boulevard. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. in memory of Paul Shipley who passed away on January 3l". The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2001, at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: City Clerk APPROVED: MAYOR CCMIN:2-13-01 Page n9