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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED SPECIAL MEETING-- -
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 1, 1999
The Adjourned Special Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Joe
Vasquez at 6:10 p.m. in the Conference Room of the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tern Clark
The Invocation was delivered by Mayor Vasquez
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Bruesch, Imperial, Mayor Pro Tem
Clark, and Mayor Vasquez
Absent: Councilman Taylor - excused
PRESENTATION BY PAC BELL REPRESENTATIVE
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, stated that Ms. Calderon, Pac Bell representative, had
requested that the Council defer action on Resolution 99-21, opposing the rate increase for "411
calls, and that the CPUC conducted the hearings some time ago and is now working on the first
opinion to be circulated internally within the next two weeks. Mr. Tripepi continued that since
the Resolution was adopted at the last meeting, and if the Council wishes, they may leave the
Resolution as is or to consider amending the Resolution.
Rosalie Calderon, Pacific Bell, stated that their computer system has been upgraded
thereby eliminating the need for local directories out of the area. Ms. Calderon stated our local
411 area encompasses Ventura to San Diego and one just needs to state the city and the number
will be provided. Ms. Calderon addressed Councilman Bruesch's question of re-opening the
hearings to include age as a determining factor for discounts. Ms. Calderon stated that the
hearings were closed in 1998 and it would be extremely costly to try and re-open them.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark asked what effect would the City's Resolution have then.
Mr. Tripepi stated that a representative from Judge Duque's office suggested that City
send the Resolution directly to each CPUC member.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark verified that currently five calls are allowed per month without
charge, then any calls thereafter will be charged $.25.
Ms. Calderon stated that that was correct and that Pac Bell has not had an increase in 15
years and wants to raise the amount to $.50, and lower the number of free calls from five to three
per month.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark asked about the ceiling rate in the application of $1.10 per call.
Ms. Calderon responded that that was necessary because they had requested flexible
pricing which requires a floor and ceiling price range in the event should a future increase be
considered, an additional hearing process would not be necessary. However, they do not
anticipate any future increases.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark stated the increase to $.50 is within range, however, she has a
problem with the open ended application of being able to increase their rate up to $1.10 despite
their statement that that is not their "intent".
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Ms. Calderon explained that Pac Bell is below the price structure of other
companies/vendors which are charging between $.95 and $1.85.
Councilman Bruesch stated that he agrees with Councilmember Clark in that once a
ceiling is established, he fears the cap of $1.10 will be reached within the next 15 years.
Ms. Calderon requested the Council to reconsider portions of Resolution 99-21 that was
approved at the last Council meeting.
Councilman Imperial stated that the service level is lacking and cited the problems he
encountered while trying to make operator assisted international calls. Mr. Imperial reiterated
that he is against any increase.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark requested clarification on making "411" calls out of the area.
Ms. Calderon responded that if a person knew what city they were calling and used the
"555-1212" information number, that call would go to a long-distance provider and the caller
would be charged more. Pacific Bell upgraded their system so that telephone directories for each
city is unnecessary, and a person can call "411" for phone numbers for cities from Santa Barbara
to Ventura for a $.25 charge.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark stated'that she still has a problem with the open ended aspect of the
rate increase request.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
CLARK the Council amend Resolution 99-21 to include language to oppose SBC/Pac Bell's
application to the CPUC to raise the ceiling for "411" rates higher than $.50 per call. Vote
resulted:
Aye:
Bruesch, Clark
No:
Imperial
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
Vasquez
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
The Council recessed at 6:40 p.m. and reconvened at 6:45 p.m.
H. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK
that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Ill. CONSIDERATION OF REMAINING ACCOUNTS (CAPITAL OUTLAY)
A. 4110 ADMINISTRATION -ACCOUNT 8220
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that the Council approved Account 8220. Vote resulted:
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Yes:
Clark, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. 4120 CITY CLERK - ACCOUNT 8220
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Council approve Account 4120. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. 4130 FINANCE DEPARTMENT - ACCOUNTS 8220 AND 8250
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that the Council approve Account 8220 and 8250. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
D. 4240 CITY GARAGE - ACCOUNT 8300
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that the Council approve Account 4240. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
E. 4500 CONSTRUCTION STREETS AND HIGHWAYS - ALL ACCOUNTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK
that the Council approve all accounts. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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F. 4530 CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC SIGNALS - ALL ACCOUNTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that the Council approved all accounts. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
G. 4700 PLANNING - ACCOUNT 8220
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Council approve Account 8220. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
H. 4800 PARKS ADMINISTRATION
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that the Council approve Account 8220. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the total personnel recommendation package
would be approximately $225,000, which would impact the $12 million General Fund balance by
1.8%.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK
that the Council approve the personnel recommendations. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 6:55
p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
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