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CC - 02-10-98L, 0 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 10, 1998 A PPP,0V'L1) CITY Ov I:FVEAD DATE/ --Z Z', ' O p 7 --1----------------- The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Imperial at 8:05 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 Mayor Imperial ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmembers Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch, and Mayor Imperial Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 27, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 27, 1998, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. PRESENTATIONS: Captain Jon Engebretsen from Temple Station presented a Certificate of Commendation to Julie Woodruff in recognition for assisting Temple Station on January 19, 1998. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 98-4 - ADOPTION OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Frank Tripepi, City Manager, presented the staff report. The Mayor opened the public hearing for those in the audience wishing to speak on this item. There being no one in the audience wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-4. Vote resulted: CC 2-10-98 Page #1 0 • Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch, Clark No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 98-03 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 98-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $632,680.90 NUMBERED 22386 THROUGH 22501 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-03. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. ORDINANCE NO. 784 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ORDINANCE 97-0071 RELATING TO FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS - INTRODUCE; AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR FEBRUARY 24, 1998 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Council waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 784 and set a public hearing on the ordinance for February 24, 1998. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: - None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch requested a copy of the L.A. County Health Department's check list for grading food establishments. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (Item CC-C and CC-D were pulled for discussion purposes) CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES EMPLOYEE RELATIONS INSTITUTE - MARCH 12-13,1998, SAN DIEGO CC 2-10-98 Page #2 • • CC-B SB 1395 (SOLIS) - ENHANCEMENT OF PENALTIES FOR MANUFACTURING METHAMPHETAMINE IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD (SUPPORT) MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch, Clark No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-C 1998-99 BUDGET CALENDAR Mr. Tripepi explained that the budget study session was inadvertently scheduled for June 2, 1998, which is the date of the state-wide election. After discussion, the Council agreed to meet on Tuesday, June 9, 1998, after the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:00 p.m. CC-D STOP SIGNS ON MARSHALL STREET AT VANE AVENUE Councilmember Taylor requested more information on the one accident reported at that intersection. Mr. Taylor continued that the Council has turned down requests for Stop signs at "T" intersections before, and that it is not logical to place a stop sign on a dead-end street with one house at the end of the street and two parking spaces on the south side. Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch agreed with Councilmember Taylor. There being no objection, the Mayor deferred this item pending more information. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION A. CONSIDERATION OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE GREATER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Parker Williams, 1834 S. Marengo, Alhambra, stated he was present to answer any questions Council may have. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that the Council approve membership in the Greater San Gabriel Valley Community Development Corporation and authorize a one time expenditure of $10,000 in CDBG funds. Before vote could result, more discussion ensued. Councilmember Taylor asked how many loans have been given to businesses. Mr. Williams responded that granting of loans will start in sixty days. Mr. Williams continued that today was their first annual meeting with officers being elected and that documentation will be sent to the State. Mr. Williams stated that loan applications are being accepted now. cc 2-10-98 Page #3 Mayor Imperial called for the vote Yes: Vasquez, Imperial, Bruesch, Clark No: None Absent: None Abstain: Taylor Councilmember Taylor stated that he would like the record to show that his abstention vote is because he is reluctant to support this as it is and he intended to vote No, but would like to see how it pans out over the next year - to see how these loans are issued and what the results are. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch requested that staff work with the corporation to try and 'prioritize the under utilized or vacant businesses along Valley Boulevard. VI. STATUS REPORTS - None VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS - None VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None IX. CLOSED SESSION The Council recessed to a Closed Session at 8:20 p.m., pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 for the following purpose: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR. Property: 9029 E. Valley Boulevard. Negotiating Parties: City of Rosemead and Edwards Theater Circuit, Inc. Under Negotiation: Possible acquisition of property for public parking purposes. The Council reconvened at 9:06 p.m. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that the Council met in a Closed Session for the purposes stated on the Agenda and no action was taken. The matter discussed will appear on the next Council agenda. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 9:07 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 1998, at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: City Clerk APPROVED: M O CC 2-10-98 Page #4