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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT/CODE ENFORCEMENT
Meeting Minutes
June 28, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. in Conference Room 1602, City Hall Ross Annex.
ATTENDANCE
The following Councilmembers were present: Lisa Bist, Alberta Christy, Carlos Bustamante
Staff present were: Stephen Harding, Deputy City Manager for Development Services; Jay
Trevino, Executive Director/Planning and Building Agency; Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City
Attorney; Bruce Dunams, Community Preservation Manager; and Estella Rodarte, Senior
Community Preservation Inspector.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MAY 24, 2005 MEETING
Approved by a vote of 3:0
2.
DEPUTY COUNTY HEALTH INSPECTION PROGRAM UPDATE
The committee briefly discussed the County's program. Additional review of the
County's program is necessary. Dialogue to continue on the feasibility of the program.
3. MOBILE VENDING TRUCK ORDINANCE DISCUSSION
Bruce Dunams presented an overview of the proposed Phase II ordinance. The
presentation involved discussion of the following: time limits, revocation and program
costs.
The committee requested staff to explore the feasibility of implementing a Global
Positioning System (GPS) tracking system with all associated costs and to present
results at the July meeting.
4. GARAGE PRE-SALE INSPECTION PROGRAM
Bruce Dunams presented an overview of the process flow and staffing needs. Staff was
directed to prepare a timeline for notification to the affected parties in the anticipation of
a pre-sale program.
5.
SHOPPING CART ORDINANCE DISCUSSION
Ben Kaufman presented an overview on shopping carts. Mr. Kaufman shared
information on shopping cart programs from the cities of Pasadena, Glendale and Buena
Park. Discussion followed on the costs involved for shopping cart retrieval and how the
cities work in conjunction with the California Grocers Association.
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Staff was directed to investigate possible alternative solutions to address the shopping
cart concerns.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Discussion ensued on signage on mobile vending vehicles and the need to maintain
uniformity with the program.
Dorothy Newhouse asked if a vending station is being proposed for a location within the
1600-1700 block of East Normandy. Staff informed Ms. Newhouse that a vending
station is being proposed there pending final approval.
Glenn Stroud asked if staff would be available to interview the retailers for the shopping
cart retrieval program.
Julie Stroud presented photos of two commercial locations with code enforcement
violations at 1401 and 1601 North Main Street. Both locations have exterior walls that
are being used as a community bulletin board. Bruce Dunams noted he would address
Ms. Stroud's concerns.
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Rita Corpin mentioned that some mobile vending vehicles are selling pellet guns. Mr.
Kaufman informed the public that the sale of pellet guns or any toy guns is prohibited.
Ms. Corpin requested the information package be mailed to her for the next NICE
Committee meeting.
7.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS - None
8.
ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
A. Deputy County Health Inspection Program Update
B. Mobile Vehicle Vending Program Ordinance Discussion
C. Garage Pre-Sale Ordinance Discussion
D. Shopping Cart Ordinance Discussion
9.
TING DATE: Tuesday, July 26,2005
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