CC - 08-12-97MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 12, 1997
CITY O RO5EMEAD
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The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Imperial 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 Councilmember Vasquez
The Invocation was delivered by Councilmember Taylor
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, and Mayor Imperial
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch (excused)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 8, 1997 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 8, 1997, be approved as submitted.
Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Bruesch
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 22, 1997 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 22, 1997, be approved as submitted.
Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Bruesch
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS: None
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Milton Weiner, 9031 Bentel Avenue, Rosemead, stated that he has been observing the
Sheriffs since 1976 and wanted to congratulate them on doing a fine job.
Zak Zakarian, President, Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, introduced the new Chamber
Manager, Mary Jo Maxwell and invited the Council to their 70th Anniversary Celebration on
Thursday.
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Robert Angles, 9147 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, thanked Robert Hunt, a reporter for
the Citizen News. Mr. Angles then presented a plaque to Manuel Soto, who received his
citizenship on March 27, 1997, and resides in Rosemead.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of the public hearing was presented by
the City Attorney. The City Clerk then administered the oath to all those persons wishing to
address the Council on any public hearing item.
A. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 97-35 - CERTIFICATION OF
COMPLIANCE WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CONGESTION
MANAGEMENT PLAN
Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for those wishing to speak on this item.
John Rauth, 4528 Bartlett Avenue, Rosemead, expressed his concern that if the expansion
in the City is too rapid, the City could possibly run out of credits and, therefore, be out of
compliance.
Mayor Imperial explained that the City does not have much more room for expansion and
has been proceeding with care.
Mr. Rauth stated that there is room for expansion due to zone changes and reduction of
6,000 square foot lots to 4500 square foot lots, thereby allowing more housing. Mr. Rauth
suggested that the Council advise the Planning Commission to be cautious when granting
variances or zone changes.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Clark clarified that the ordinance was amended in the R-2 zone to allow
only one unit for 4500 square feet rather than one unit per 3000 square feet and does not allow
for more units.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 97-35. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Bruesch
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 97-33 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$615,825.98 NUMBERED 20776 THROUGH 20841.
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Councilmember Taylor requested that check no. 20784 to Department of Animal Control
Housing Service/1996-97 Adjustment in the amount of $24,137.29 be deferred pending an
explanation as to what those costs are for.
Councilmember Taylor requested an explanation as why check no. 20825 to W.S.G.V.
Juvenile Diversion in the amount of $30,662.00 is so high.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 97-33. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
I B. RESOLUTION NO. 97-34 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 97-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$392,650.57 NUMBERED 20719 THROUGH 20769 AND 20843 THROUGH
20971.
Councilmember Taylor questioned why check no.20743 ($265.00) to California
Redevelopment Association for a workshop was not paid by the Agency.
Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager, responded that that was an oversight and he will
have the Agency repay the City.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 97-34. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Bruesch
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 97-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD OPPOSING THE LIFTING OF
RESTRICTIONS ON MEXICAN-LICENSED TRUCKS ENTERING
CALIFORNIA AND URGING PRESIDENT CLINTON TO MAINTAIN
THE CURRENT U.S. POLICY ON FOREIGN TRUCKING
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 97-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
OPPOSING THE LIFTING OF RESTRICTIONS ON MEXICAN-LICENSED
TRUCKS ENTERING CALIFORNIA AND URGING PRESIDENT CLINTON
TO MAINTAIN THE CURRENT U.S. POLICY ON FOREIGN TRUCKING
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that the Council adopt Resolution No. 97-36. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Bruesch
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 97-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING THE GROUNDWATER
REMEDIATION EFFORTS IN THE EL MONTE AND SOUTH EL
MONTE OPERABLE UNITS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 97-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
SUPPORTING THE GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION EFFORTS IN THE
EL MONTE AND SOUTH EL MONTE OPERABLE UNITS
Councilmember Taylor stated that he supports this issue in general and understands its
intent, he will Abstain as there is not any backup information included. Mr. Taylor voiced his
concern on how businesses, the Federal Environmental Protection Agency and the San Gabriel
Basin Water Quality Authority will resolve this issue in a timely and cost effective manner, as
stated in the Resolution.
Councilmember Clark explained that the intent is to encourage businesses to become
involved in cleaning up the soil contamination and to remediate it in a timely fashion.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 97-37. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Bruesch
Abstain:
Taylor
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-A WAS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES)
CC-B ENGINEERING PROPOSAL - ASPHALT CONCRETE OVERLAY ON
VARIOUS CITY STREETS AND HANDICAP ACCESS RAMP
PROGRAM - CDBG FY 1997-98
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
99TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 12-14,1997 - SAN
FRANCISCO
CC-D REQUEST FROM THE CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S
CLUBS TO INSTALL TWO EL CAMINO REAL ADOPT-A-BELLS
WITHIN CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY
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CC-E AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
ASSOCIATION 17TH ANNUAL FALL SEMINAR, SEPTEMBER 19-21,
1997 - SAN FRANCISCO
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Council approve the aforementioned items. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Bruesch
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY BY
GODAKALANA GUNARATANA
Councilmember Taylor requested that this item be deferred to allow staff to further
investigate this claim to determine if the claimant made any requests to the City to trim the
parkway trees or if any photographs were taken of the damaged property.
There being no objection, this item was deferred.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. MAYOR IMPERIAL
Stated that he requested an item be placed in the City's quarterly newsletter informing
senior citizens of "sham artists" in Rosemead that prey on seniors.
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, August 26, 1997, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
14IR;
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