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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 9, 1998
CITY OF I?O~r:i,JEAD
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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
The Invocation was delivered by
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Imperial, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez, and
Mayor Bruesch
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 26, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING
Councilmember Taylor requested that the Minutes of the May 26, 1998 meeting be
deferred to include in the Minutes the summary of proposed costs from item CC-D Selection of
Consultant for Community Development Block Grant Services and Home Program Services, May
26, 1998 meeting, or to do verbatim minutes of that section in order to clarify his concerns of the
cost differences between the two proposals.
There being no objection, the Mayor deferred the Minutes to the next meeting.
PRESENTATIONS: None
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 98-22 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$706,326.89 NUMBERED 23406 THROUGH 23414, AND 23676.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-22. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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B.1 RESOLUTION NO. 98-18 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING IT TO OBTAIN STATE
SUMMARY CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION FOR
EMPLOYMENT, LICENSING OR CERTIFICATION PURPOSES
B.2 RESOLUTION NO. 98-19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ESTABLISH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO CONDUCT
BACKGROUND CHECKS
Councilmember Taylor stated that he is in favor of this item, however, he requested
clarification in that should an employee/volunteer request a copy of their own background
information, that person has to furnish their fingerprints.
Mayor Bruesch responded that that is done to ensure confidentiality.
Councilmember Taylor asked about a person not having fingerprints on file.
Councilmember Imperial stated that utilization of this policy is a good start.
Councilmember Taylor stated that it is ironic that a person has to submit fingerprints to
obtain their own background information and in most cases, that person will not have fingerprints
on file.
Lt. Heller, Temple Station, explained that a record is generated when an individual is
arrested, or from State licensing/certification requirements and without fingerprints, there will not
be a record. Lt. Heller continued that fingerprints are required from the person requesting their
background information to ensure that that is the person on record and not somebody else
requesting that record.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
TAYLOR that the Council adopt Resolutions 98-18 and 98-19, and adopt Exhibits A-C. 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 (Items CC-C and CC-D were removed for discussion
purposes)
CC-A ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT - STREET
IMPROVEMENTS ON VALLEY BOULEVARD
CC-B APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS STAND PERMITS
CC-E AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND UNITED STATED CONFERENCE OF
MAYORS 66TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, TUNE 19-23,1998 - RENO,
NEVADA
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
VASQUEZ that foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote resulted:
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Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-C SELECTION OF CONSULTANT FOR CDBG ADMINISTRATION
Councilman Taylor asked if USE had been contacted regarding the recalculated cost
analysis of this staff report.
Jeff Stewart, Director of Administrative Services, responded that USE was contacted
initially, however, they were not for the final staff report.
Councilmember Taylor stated that the proposal has been rewritten and recalculated and is
totally reversed from the prior staff report, all done without USE being consulted.
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, suggested that the Council extend Willdan's contract for
another 30 days and defer this item to allow USE representatives to be present at the next
meeting.
Councilman Taylor that at the previous meeting USE's total cost for the year was
$162,000 for 98/99 as compared to Willdan's $222,000 and the following year's costs were
proportionate with the next year with USE at $167,000 and Willdan at $231,000. Councilman
Taylor stated that the recalculated staff report has raised USE from $162,000 to $317,000, which
is $100,000 over Willdan's cost and that is unfair to USE as they have not been informed of these
changes nor have they had a chance to comment on those changes.
Mr. Tripepi stated that USE will be invited to attend the next meeting and reminded
Council that this is a professional service item which does not require having to accept the low
bidder.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
VASQUEZ that the Council extend Willdan's contract for another 30 days and to have USE
representatives present at the next Council meeting. 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-D AB 2368 (HERTZBERG) - LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES
COMMISSION - OPPOSE
Councilmember Clark urged Council to oppose this bill as it just sets up another layer of
government called the Local Government Services Commission which would look at
consolidating elements of local government. Ms. Clark stated that there is another bill pending
(AB 2007) that is very similar and would provide funding of $2 million to AB 2368 for local
streamlining and efficiency studies.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
VASQUEZ that the Council oppose AB 2368 (Hertzberg) and authorize the Mayor to sent the
appropriate correspondence. Vote resulted:
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Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilmember Clark requested that the Council consider an urgency item not on the
agenda, AB 2007 (Torlakson). It was decided to discuss this item later on the agenda.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
A. DUES REQUEST FROM SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS
Councilmember Taylor stated that he objects to the dues being raised by 40% without an
adequate explanation.
Mayor Bruesch responded that the San Gabriel Valley COG is involved possibly in three
litigation procedures: Prop A money; Transportation Act funds; and the development of a
transportation plan, i.e. the Alameda Corridor. Mayor Bruesch explained that some of the dues
increase is due to SGVCOG retaining a lobbyist in Washington, D.C. to represent this area and as
a result the San Gabriel Valley has, for the first time, has received a fair share of the Surface
Transportation Act money.
Councilman Imperial stated that he is against the increase in dues.
Councilmember Clark asked if the Council takes no action would the increase be in effect
anyway and is this request just an endorsement of that increase. Ms. Clark asked if member cities
have to agree to this and does the Council have to state that they are in favor of the increase. Ms.
Clark added that COG is doing a good job.
Councilman Taylor asked how the approximately $118,000 increase would be spent.
Mayor Bruesch responded that the major cost is having the lobbyist in Washington, D.C.
pressing the SGVCOG cities case for transportation funds.
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, suggested that a letter be sent to William Kelly, President of
San Gabriel Valley City Managers' Association stating the Council's opposition to the dues
increase and he, in turn, can inform the Executive Committee of COG of Council's decision.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the City Manager send a letter to the President of the San Gabriel Valley City Managers'
Association stating the Council's opposition to the dues increase of the San Gabriel Valley
Council of Governments. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Abstain:
Bruesch
Absent:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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B. REQUEST TO AMEND AGENDA TO INCLUDE URGENCY ITEM AB
2007 (TORLAKSON) - OPPOSE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
CLARK that the Council approve amending the agenda to include urgency item AB 2007
(Torlakson). Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. AB 2007 (TORLAKSON) - OPPOSE
Councilmember Clark requested that the Council oppose this bill based on the fact that the
State took $2.5 billion from local government in 1992 and cities have not received any of it back
and now the State wants to set up another layer of government and spend $2 million for studies.
Ms. Clark explained that this bill would basically fund AB 2368 (Hertzberg), the bill that the
Council just opposed.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN
IMPERIAL that the Council oppose AB 2007. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VH. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
Request an update on the Lorica Street project.
VHL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30
p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 1998, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
City C erk
APPROVED:
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