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CC - 08-25-98• 0 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 25, 1998 CITY OF RO ,EMEAD y DATE ~r - The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Bruesch at 8:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilmember Clark The Invocation was delivered by Councilmember Taylor ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmembers Clark, Imperial, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez, and Mayor Bruesch Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 28, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 28, 1998, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. PRESENTATIONS: A presentation to Mr. Silvino Vasquez was scheduled. However, Mr. Vasquez was not present and the presentation will be rescheduled to the next meeting. 1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE -None H. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 98-35 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 98-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $366,252.09 NUMBERED 24414 THROUGH 24572 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-35. Vote resulted: CC:8-25-98 Page #1 • • 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. 98-33'- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING PASSAGE H.R. 2009, CITED AS LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE (ALS) RESEARCH, TREATMENT, AND ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1997 The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 98-4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING PASSAGE H.R. 2009, CITED AS LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE (ALS) RESEARCH, TREATMENT, AND ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1997 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIALJECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-3 Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. RESOLUTION NO. 98-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD NOMINATING COUNCILMEMBER MARGARET CLARK TO REPRESENT CITIES WITHOUT PRESCRIPTIVE WATER PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adopting: RESOLUTION NO. 98-36 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD NOMINATING COUNCILMEMBER MARGARET CLARK TO REPRESENT CITIES WITHOUT PRESCRIPTIVE WATER PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-36. 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:8-25-97 Page #2 0 D. RESOLUTION NO. 98-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AGREEMENT MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-37. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. E. ORDINANCE NO. 789 - APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 98-207, AMENDING ROSEMEAD ZONING MAP LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM 402; "LIGHT MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL" TO C-3; "MEDIUM COMMERCIAL" FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7815 EMERSON PLACE (APN: 5287-020-020) - ADOPT The following Ordinance was adopted by the Council. ORDINANCE NO. 789 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 789. 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 (CC-B AND CC-D were removed for discussion purposes) CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION FALL SEMINAR, SEPTEMBER 18-20,1998, SAN DIEGO CC-C ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON LORICA STREET MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN 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-B REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF RED CURB AT 2542 N. SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD - GARVEY WHOLESALE BEVERAGE, INC. CQ8-25-97 Page N3 • 0 Councilman Taylor stated that he does not see the justification in installing the 50' section of red curb on the north side as requested by the businessowners. Mr. Taylor explained that there is adequate on-site parking for this establishment and cars exiting the parking lot would usually turn right, into the flow of traffic and on-coming traffic is visible. Mr. Taylor stated that red curbing that section would be contradictory to the City's policy and that he is opposed to taking the 50' section; however, he agrees with red curbing the south 30' section for visibility purposes. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Council approve the installation of 30' of red curb south of 2542 N. San Gabriel Boulevard and retain the 50' of parking on the north side. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared the motion duly carried and so ordered. The Mayor suggested that staff monitor the parking situation. CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO USE CITY EQUIPMENT AND FUND TRANSPORTATION FOR ZAPOPAN SISTER CITY VISIT AND EXPO, AUGUST 2$' 31, 1998 Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, asked why the Sister City Committee funds were not being used on this visit. Mayor Bruesch responded that the Sister City Committee fund is paying for all of the food, hotel accommodations and incidentals. Mayor Bruesch continued that this is more than a routine visit as a commercial exposition from Zapopan will be held also. Mr. Bruesch stated that the Mexican Embassy in Los Angeles is furnishing the food and entertainment for the Grand Opening of the expo and this event will encourage communication between businesses and promote tourism. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Council approve the use of the necessary City equipment and authorize staff to contract for transportation for the Sister City visit and the Getty Museum tour. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None VI. STATUS REPORTS - None VH. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS Councilman Taylor inquired about the Walnut Grove off-ramp property, would the State require the City, once the City purchases the property, to cleanup the soil from pollutants due to cars exiting the freeway. Mr. Tripepi responded that since the Agency has to purchase that property from the State at market value, we will request a clean soils report before recommending that the Agency become involved in that sale. CC:8-25-97 Page #4 ! ! VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, asked what will happen once the City purchases the property and it becomes contaminated again. Councilman Taylor responded that that will occur wherever there are vehicles and cannot be controlled. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 1998, at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: City Clerk CC:8-25-97 Page N5