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MARCH 23, 1999
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 Councilman Imperial
The Invocation was delivered by Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Imperial, Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez, and Mayor
Bruesch
Absent: Taylor - excused
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 26, 1999 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
VASQUEZ that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 26, 1999, be approved as
submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
SELECTION OF MAYOR
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, opened the nominations for the office of Mayor for the City
of Rosemead.
Mayor Bruesch placed the name of Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez in nomination for Mayor.
Motion seconded by Councilman Imperial and that the nominations be closed and Mr. Vasquez be
appointed to serve as mayor for the upcoming year. A unanimous vote resulted.
2. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Councilman Imperial placed the name of Councilmember Clark in nomination for Mayor
Pro Tem. Motion seconded by Councilman Bruesch. A unanimous vote resulted.
PRESENTATIONS:
Outgoing Mayor Bruesch received recognition for his past year as Mayor for the City of
Rosemead from the following:
Josh Cantor representing Congressman Matthew Martinez; Pearl Fu representing Senator
Hilda Solis; Carlos Leon representing Assemblywoman Gloria Romero; John Rushing
representing the El Monte Union High School District; Melissa Okamura representing the
Rosemead Elementary School District; Battalion Chief Mike Dyer representing the L.A. County
Fire Department; Gary McCarty representing Career Partners; Roberta Trujillo representing
Family Counseling of West San Gabriel Valley; John Rowland representing the Rosemead Boys
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and Girls Club; and Mary Jo Maxwell representing the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce. Tina
Hertzog representing Supervisor Gloria Molina (arrived after the Public Hearing).
Councilman Bruesch commented that the City seems to be free of turmoil and strife as he
has observed in other cities, partially due to a staff that reacts quickly and efficiently to problems
and an outstanding Council.
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, requested that Council write a letter to
the State Legislators stating their opposition to Constitutional Amendments ACA and ACA 3
which seeks to lower the 2/3 majority vote on Bonds to a simple majority.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of the public hearing was presented by
the City Attorney.
A. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED REALLOCATION
OF FUNDS FOR FY 98-99 AND PROPOSED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME ALLOCATION
FOR FY 99-00
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, presented the staff report.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for those wishing to speak on this item.
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Councilman Bruesch asked if the contract can be amended in mid-year to include such
items as increased hours for afterschool programs.
Lisa Baker, CDBG Coordinator, agreed that it can.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that Council approve the proposed reallocation for FY 1998-99; CDBG and HOME program, and
authorize staff to include this in the Annual Funding Plan; approve funding for public service
agencies for FY 1999-2000 and include this in the Annual Funding Plan; and authorize the City
Manager, or designee, to act as the official representative of the City. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Bruesch, Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 99-10 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$1246,189.94 NUMBERED 26350 THROUGH 26568.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
BRUESCH that the Council adopt Resolution No. 99-10. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Bruesch, Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 99-08 - AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
BY THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PROBATION DEPARTMENT
FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPLEMENTING THE CITY'S GANG
SUPPRESSION PROGRAM
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-08
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
PROBATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPLEMENTING
THE CITY'S GANG CRIME SUPPRESSION PROGRAM
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that the Council adopt Resolution No. 99-08. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Bruesch, Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
C. ORDINANCE NO. 792 - RELATING TO DAYTIME CURFEW
REGULATIONS AND AMENDING TITLE 4, CHAPTER I OF THE
ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE - INTRODUCE
The following Ordinance was introduced to the Council for a first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 792
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
RELATING TO DAYTIME CURFEW REGULATIONS AND AMENDING
TITLE 4, CHAPTER 1 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE -
INTRODUCE
Mayor Pro Tern Clark stated her appreciation that the Sheriffs Deputies are using this as a
"tool" when they spot minors engaged in suspicious activities during school hours rather then just
stopping them when they are not in class. Ms. Clark explained that school breaks are now
staggered and it would be difficult for the Sheriffs to determine which students are in school and
which are on vacation.
Councilman Bruesch agreed with Mayor Pro Tern Clark.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that the Council introduce Ordinance No. 792 on first reading, and schedule the item for a second
reading at the meeting of April 13, 1999. Vote resulted:
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Yes:
Bruesch, Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-C was removed for discussion purposes)
CC-A REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS ON HELLMAN AVENUE AT JACKSON
AVENUE
CC-B AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE HALF PAGE AD IN THE
PROGRAM FOR THE 26TH ANNUAL WETIP CONFERENCE
CC-D APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH LUNCH
PROGRAM
CC-E AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEND THE CITY
CLERKS ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE -
VISALIA, APRIL 21-23,1999
CC-F AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE 1999 BUREAU OF JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP MEETING, APRIL 6-8,1999,
WASHINGTON, D.C.
CC-G REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS ON RIO HONDO AVENUE AT
MARSHALL STREET
CC-H REMOVAL OF EUCALYPTUS TREES ON GARVEY AVENUE
CC-I SB 98 (ALARCON) AND AB 38 (WASHINGTON) - RETENTION OF
$1.00 MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY FEE - SUPPORT
CC-J REQUEST FROM CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE
AUTHORITY TO PAY $2,623 FOR THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD'S
PORTION OF THE COST TO FUND THE LIABILITY TRUST FUND
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
CC-K REQUEST FROM CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION
TO PAY $2,834.75 ASSESSMENT TO COVER LEGAL COSTS
INCURRED FOR ESTABLISHING SELF-INSURANCE AUTHORITY
FOR EFFECTIVE RISK MANAGEMENT
CC-L AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
ASSOCIATION 40TH ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS SEMINAR, MAY 13-16,
1999
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote resulted:
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Abstain:
Bruesch, Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
None
Taylor
None
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CC-C SELECTION OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)
CONSULTANT AND APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS
Councilman Bruesch requested background information regarding the Consultant firm's
prior experience in developing similar systems. Councilman Bruesch then asked if the maps
would be parcel specific to include zoning usage of each parcel?
City Manager, Frank Tripepi, responded that the City is satisfied with the Consultant's
prior experience. Peter Lyons, Planning Director, responded that the maps would be parcel
specific and would include addresses also.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK
that the Council approve the selection of A.C.T./GIS and appropriate $13,000 from appropriated
reserved to implement the GIS system. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Bruesch, Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
A. CONSIDERATION OF SB 63 (SOLIS) - I-10, SAN BERNARDINO
FREEWAY CARPOOL LANE, AND SB 64 (SOLIS) - DIABETES
SUPPLIES AND EDUCATION
SB 63 (Solis) and SB 64 (Solis) were bifurcated.
. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK
that the Council support SB 63 (Solis). Before vote could result, more discussion ensued.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark stated that she is concerned that this portion of the I-10 is often
congested and according to statistics, the maximum vehicle load per hour ranges from 1650 to
1800, and that Caltrans counts for the El Monte Busways is currentlyl270 vehicles per hour. Ms.
Clark stated that changing the vehicle occupancy for that HOV lane from 3 to 2 per car might
further congest that lane, thus losing the purpose of the diamond lanes.
Councilman Bruesch added that the San Gabriel Valley COG has had many discussions
regarding traffic congestion in the Valley, and that the I-10 will continue to be overcroweded
unless something is done about public transportation. Mr. Bruesch stated that this bill will bring
this lane into compliance with other diamond lanes throughout the State.
Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Taylor
Abstain: None
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK
that the Council support SB 64 (Solis).
Councilman Imperial asked for clarification on the aforementioned bill.
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Mayor Pro Tern Clark stated that currently health plans are not required to cover
treatment and control of diabetes. Ms. Clark continued that previous Council concerns were that
a diabetic requiring this type of treatment would be singled out and charged more for their policy.
However, Senator Solis has clarified that that would not be the case and treatment for diabetics
would be included in the policy without an additional charge.
Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Taylor
Abstain: None
B. REVOCATION OF ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT AND BUSINESS
LICENSE, CAFE CHIEU TIM, 8905 E. GARVEY AVENUE, #A-9
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that the Council approve the revocation of the Business License and Entertainment Permit issued
to Cafe Chieu Tim. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Bruesch, Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
Councilman Bruesch encouraged everyone in the audience to become involved in the two
bills that were discussed by the Council tonight.
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 8:40
p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 1999, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
City Clerk
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