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CC - 03-24-98MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL MARCH 24, 1998 APPROVED CITY OF RO. VEIMEAD DATE ?p The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Imperial at 8:11 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch The Invocation was delivered by Councilmember Clark ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmembers Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch, and Mayor Imperial Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 24, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 24, 1998, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: Bruesch The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilmember Taylor inquired about the status of his request of the City of Pasadena's Old Town redevelopment area portion of the budget. Frank Tripepi, City Manager, responded that that item will be forthcoming as soon as it is received. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION 1. SELECTION OF MAYOR Frank Tripepi, City Manager, opened the nominations for the office of Mayor for the City of Rosemead. Councilmember Clark placed the name of Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch in nomination for Mayor. Councilmember Vasquez moved that the nominations be closed and Mr. Bruesch be appointed to serve as mayor for the upcoming year. A unanimous vote resulted. 2. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM Councilmember Imperial placed the name of Councilmember Vasquez in nomination for Mayor Pro Tem. Motion seconded by Councilmember Taylor. A unanimous vote resulted. CC 3-24-99 Page #1 i U PRESENTATIONS: • Richard Helgeson, Colonel in the Army Reserves, was present to accept the proclamation declaring March as Selective Service Registration Awareness Month. Colonel Helgeson stated that he is the Commander of the Southern California Selective Service System and Deputy State Director for the Selective Service System and explained the importance of registration and the ramifications that would affect young men should they not register with the Selective Service System. Colonel Helgeson thanked the Council for their support. Outgoing Mayor Imperial received recognition for his past year as Mayor for the City of Rosemead from the following: Josh Cantor representing Congressman Matthew Martinez; Ted Liu representing Senator Hilda Solis; Jim Smith representing Assemblymember Diane Martinez; Carol Mahoney, Helen Archer and John Rushing representing the El Monte Union High School District; Melissa Okamura representing the Rosemead Elementary School District; Captain Mark Deliva representing the L.A. County Fire Department; Captain Jon Engebretson representing the L.A. County Sheriffs Department; Mary Jo Maxwell, Helen Archer and Helen Romero-Shaw representing the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce; Helen Romero-Shaw representing Southern California Gas Company; Vanessa Gray representing the West San Gabriel Valley Consortium/Career Partners; Roberta Trujillo representing West San Gabriel Valley Family Counseling; and Anthony Robles representing the Rosemead Boys and Girls Club. Councilmember Imperial thanked everyone and expressed his appreciation for their support. 1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None 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 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME ALLOCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 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. Councilmember Imperial stated that he has questions regarding this program and requested that this item be deferred to the next meeting. There being no objection, the Mayor deferred the meeting to April 14, 1998. Mayor Bruesch commended staff on the success of this program. III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 98-06 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. CC 3-2498 Page #2 r-. RESOLUTION NO. 98-06 r-I LJ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,235,228.46 NUMBERED 22613 THROUGH 22889 Councilmember Taylor requested backup information on Check No. 22828, Traffic Operations, Inc., for $26615.81, regarding the traffic signs and markings and the reason for the large check amount this month. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-06. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Imperial, Clark No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. -B. RESOLUTION NO. 98-07 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION BY THE SAN BERNARDINO ASSOCIATED COMMUNITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY TO BENEFIT INGLESIDE HOSPITAL AND RELATED FACILITIES MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that the City adopt Resolution No. 98-07. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial, Clark No: Taylor Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilmember Taylor stated for the record that he voted No and explained that the Federal government requires the health care organization to obtain City approval to authorize the sale of $50 million in tax-exempt bonds necessary to purchase the facility, and objects to this transpiring without the City's knowledge of what is in those notes and type of financing being arranged. C. RESOLUTION NO. 98-08 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CONSENTING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PORTION OF RAMONA BOULEVARD OVER RUBIO WASH AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-08. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Imperial, Clark No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC 3-24-98 Page 93 0 • D. RESOLUTION NO. 98-09 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD OPPOSING PROPOSITION 224, THE "GOVERNMENT COST SAVINGS AND TAXPAYER PROTECTION AMENDMENT" MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-09. Before vote could result, more discussion ensued. Councilmember Taylor requested that the words "increasingly irrelevant" be deleted from the last "Whereas" of the resolution. Councilmember Clark stated for the record that she is outraged at the way titles are worded for these propositions, with "buzz" words selected intentionally to influence voters. There being no further discussion, vote ensued: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Imperial, Taylor No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR -A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF 'CC COMMERCE 1998 ANNUAL PLANNING CONFERENCE, PALM SPRINGS, APRIL 16-18,1998 CC-B REQUEST FROM WE-TIP TO PLACE PROGRAM AD FOR 25TH ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL CONFERENCE, APRIL 30-MAY 1, 1998 CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 39TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION SEMINAR, PALM SPRINGS, MAY 14-17,1998 CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY BY HERMAN MILLER CC-E REQUEST FROM THE MEXICAN AMERICAN STUDENT ORGANIZATION (M.A.S.O.) AND THE ASSOCIATION OF LATIN AMERICAN STUDENTS (A.L.A.S.) CC-F APPROVAL OF THE CARNIVAL AGREEMENT FOR THE 1998 4TH OF JULY/CITY ANNIVERSARY AGREEMENT CC-G AWARD OF BID - BUS SHELTER MAINTENANCE CC-H RELEASE OF BONDS - TRACT 52106 - 3413-3421 BARTLETT AVENUE CC-1 APPROVAL OF YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN TO MEET ROSEMEAD'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT GOAL (YEG) - ROSEMEAD PARK, GARVEY PARK AND GARVEY AVENUE RECREATION FACILITIES 'CC-J OPPOSITION TO CURRENT LEGISLATION SEEKING TO REPEAL STATE MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE FEES Frank Tripepi, City Manager, requested that item CC-E be pulled and tabled as that organization cancelled their function. CC 3-24-98 Page 44 r 0 s MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar with the deletion of Item CC-E, be approved. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Imperial, Clark No: None Absent: None Abstain: None r' V. VI. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None STATUS REPORTS VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS Councilmember Taylor requested an update on Lorica Street as it is still flooding. Ken Rukavina, City Engineer, responded that the Lorica Street project is currently in the design phase and will be presented for Council approval in the near future. Mr. Rukavina continued that they are also in the process of obtaining storm drain approvals from Los Angeles County Flood Control District for that project. VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None Minnie Mikata, a resident of the unincorporated area, stated that she had called Congressman Martinez's office to complain about the jet noises flying over the area from LAX and was directed to call City Hall. Councilmember Imperial stated he received a request to attend a meeting that will be held at Monterey Park City Hall on Monday to discuss the noise issue. Helen Gunther, 3654 Dubonnet, Rosemead, stated that the grass on the parkways and on various properties along Walnut Grove Avenue by the California Christian Home are overgrown and that she sighted a dead possum. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 1998, at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Ci 6 Clerk CC 3-2498 Page N5 APPROVED: