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CC – Approval of Minutes 07-28-98 J'JOT OTF%CIAL UNTIL ADOPTED BY THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING POD= 7,7AD ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL JULY 28, 1998 The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Bruesch 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 Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez 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: JULY 14, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 14, 1998, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: Bruesch 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 continues to have problems with noisy neighbors, as he has reported to Council in the past. Mr. Nunez reported that this past weekend he called the Sheriffs; however, when they responded, the neighbors turned down their music. Mr. Nunez asked what can be done and that he may have to arm himself to prepare himself for any retaliation from his neighbors. Mayor Bruesch suggested that Mr. Nunez obtain a restraining order. Mr. Nunez stated that he is fearful that the neighbors might retaliate as incidents have happened in the past. Councilman Imperial suggested that Mr. Nunez record his neighbors loud music should this become a Court matter; to call the Sheriffs every time they play their music, and to keep a log of calls. Mr. Imperial requested a memo from the Sheriffs Department as to what recourse Mr. Nunez has in dealing with this problem. Mr. Nunez stated that there is a storage bin at the corner of Del Mar and Garvey, at the site of the Jade Restaurant that burned down a few months ago, that people are using as a trash bin, resulting in an unsightly mess, and that the lot is being used as a used car lot. Peter Lyons, Planning Director, responded that plans were received this week to remodel and rebuild the restaurant. CC:7-28-98 Page 41 Mayor Bruesch requested a memo on the aforementioned item. Councilmember Clark asked Lt. Heller if it would be possible to send an unmarked car to that location, can the Deputies keep going out there, and can they make an arrest? Ms. Clark asked what is the ultimate that can happen to a person that keeps disturbing the peace. Lt. Heller responded that unmarked cars are not routinely available and would be difficult to plan ahead for them. Lt. Heller stated that an extensive investigation report on this issue has been compiled to present to the District Attorney's Office, whereby the D.A.'s office can act as a mediator between Mr. Nunez and the other parties involved. Mayor Bruesch asked Lt. Heller if a decibel meter can be set up at that location. Lt. Heller responded that he will look into that matter. VERBATIM DIALOGUE BEGINS: COUNCILMAN TAYLOR: Mr. Mayor. I don't know where we're going to go with this. But, Mr. Nunez has quite a bit of documentation of what's been going on. And, we're offering all kinds of recommendations and I know that we have decibel meters, the City has bought them in the past. So, they're here. I don't know if these people are using a scanner or a watch person for the patrol car, but we have so much documentation now. That Mr. Nunez comes to this meeting and because of the treatment that he's been getting and the harassment, now we're talking about a citizen who is in a position that thinks he has to arm himself And I think that somewhere along the line, we're negligent as a City. And, I'm putting it in the record now because we're not doing something, and I don't know what it is. So, I think we better get our heads up and find out what's going on because this has been going on for...what, couple of years. MR. NUNEZ: Well, with him, it's been one year and nine months, he moved in there in October of 96. TAYLOR: But, this is something that we know everything about it, and we're not getting it solved. VERBATIM DIALOGUE ENDS. Mr. Nunez stated that new neighbors had moved in today and he asked them to turn down their loud music and he now has problem neighbors in the back, front and to the south of him. Councilman Imperial stated for the record that your home is your sanctuary and when you put your money into that home and can't go home and get some peace of mind and some quiet, then there is a problem. Mr. Imperial continued that that is why he wants all the information from the Sheriffs Department to see if the ultimate is being done and if not, what else can we do to take care of this situation. Mayor Bruesch requested a copy of the Sheriffs report; that staff investigate setting up a decibel meter reading; increase Sheriffs patrols, specifically with unmarked cars; and, that the City Attorney forward to Mr. Nunez information on obtaining restraining orders. Lastly, Mr. Bruesch requested that a letter be sent to the owner of the property from the City stating that there have been increased complaints from the tenants about the noise coming from that property. Councilman Taylor asked the City Attorney to research what can be done to the property owner by allowing such a nuisance to continue. Councilman Imperial requested that staff contact other cities to determine whether they have an ordinance in place addressing this issue. CC:7-28-98 Page#2 Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that staff and the Sheriffs Department have been working on this matter with Mr. Nunez. Mr. Wagner explained that the Sheriffs documentation consists of their logs that support Mr. Nuners information and that a strong case needs to be built before it can be presented to the District Attorney so that his office can act upon it. Helen Archer, President of Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, thanked the Council and staff for supporting the Chamber's Installation Dinner. Ms. Archer invited everyone to the Chamber Breakfast this Thursday at Don Bosco High School, specifically to view the students' project that will be going into space with John Glenn. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS-None III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 98-28 (1997-98) - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 98-28 (1997-98) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $577,483.54 NUMBERED 24182 THROUGH 24278 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-28. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 98-29 (1998-99) - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 98-29 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $220,223.21, NUMBERED 24042 THROUGH 24169. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-29. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC.7-28-98 Page P3 C. RESOLUTIONNO. 98-30 - ESTABLISHMENT OF TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AS PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 98-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CONSENTING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-30. 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 (Item CC-C was removed for discussion purposes) CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE 84TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGER'S ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE - ORLANDO, FLORIDA, OCTOBER 25-28, 1998 CC-B ACCEPTANCE OF PARCEL MAP 25023 - 3041-3055 BURTON AVENUE CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 3RD ANNUAL CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY RISK MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE - SANTA BARBARA, OCTOBER 20-21, 1998 CC-E AUTHORIZATION TO SEND ROSEMEAD TEAM MEMBERS TO CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S 12TH ANNUAL ORGANIZED CRIME, GANG AND CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE TRAINING CONFERENCE - SACRAMENTO, AUGUST 18-21, 1998 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL 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. CC-C TREE REMOVAL AT 9044 VALLEY BOULEVARD Councilman Taylor requested a report on the remaining eucalyptus trees. Mr. Taylor expressed his concern that the remaining trees may become a landscaping maintenance and liability problem for the City. CC:7-2898 Page tl4 Mayor Bruesch stated that there is a deep watering method that will keep roots from causing sidewalk and curb damage and asked if the eight remaining trees will cause the sidewalk to uplift. Ken Rukavina, City Engineer, responded that in most cases, the trees are in a planter and there is enough space around the trees to build the sidewalk around them without any damage to the tree or sidewalks. Mayor Bruesch asked if a deep watering system could be built into the existing trees to prevent future damage. Mr. Bruesch requested a report back on establishing this system for the existing trees. Councilmember Dark stated that she agreed with Mayor Bruesch because she already had a complaint about removing the beautiful trees. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that the Council authorize staff to direct the Contractor for the Valley Boulevard project to remove the tree. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None VI. STATUS REPORTS - None VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. COUNCILMEMBER CLARK Requested that copies she brought be made for fellow Councilmembers of materials from the League of Cities regarding the Y to K (Year 2000) computer problem and the potential health care crisis. Ms. Clark requested that the various agencies that the City deals with be contacted to ask if they are looking into this problem. B. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR Inquired about the status of the automatic voting machine. The City Clerk responded that no new information is available at this time; however, she will continue to investigate the matter. ViH. 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, August 11, 1998, at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: City Clerk MAYOR CC:7-28-98 Page S;