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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 24, 1997
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 Taylor
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The Invocation was delivered by Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch, and
Mayor Imperial
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 10, 1997 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 10, 1997, be approved as submitted.
Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
Imperial, Taylor
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamations were presented to Vinh Phuoc Le and Robert Dinh Han from Garvey
Intermediate School for preparing a group California History Day Project entitled "Triumph &
Tragedy in History;" and to Steven Davis and Brian Harmon from Muscatel Junior High School
for their efforts in preparing their group project entitled "Ryan White: AIDS Doesn't
Discriminate".
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Sally Harris, mother of Sara Hanson of 8732 Zerelda, stated that the City received a
complaint about her daughter parking their RV on their front yard and someone was living in it.
Ms. Harris explained that no one is living in the RV, that the lot is pie-shaped with a large front
area and that her daughter wanted to pull a permit to pour a slab at west end next to the nursery
grounds to park the vehicle.
Peter Lyons, Planning Director, stated that the property owner was informed that they
could not pave a secondary driveway or the front yard area.
Councilmember Bruesch inquired about the ordinance requiring certain percentage of
green areas and if there was a possibility of the Hanson's redesignating their green areas to allow
for a paved area.
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After further discussion, it was recommended that staff meet with the property owners to
reach a mutual agreement.
Ms. Harris left a statement signed by thirteen neighbors approving a RV parking
allowance at that property.
Holly Knapp, 4th of July Parade Chairman, provided an update on the parade and on the
new staging area. Ms. Knapp thanked staff for all their help.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 97-25 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$451,272.38 NUMBERED 20267 THROUGH 20428.
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch requested a memo on Check No. 20411 to Target for $250.00
and Check No. 20410 to Toys R' Us for $250 for the annual canned food/toy drive.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that the Council adopt Resolution No. 97-25. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 97-24 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS
LIMITATION FOR THE 1997-98 FISCAL YEAR AND ADOPTING THE
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR 1997-98, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR
THE AMOUNTS BUDGETED
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMEER
VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 97-24. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
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 as he does not agree with
some of the Redevelopment Agency funding methods.
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C. RESOLUTION NO. 97-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR
ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF EASEMENTS FOR STREET
PURPOSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE WIDENING OF HIGHCLIFF
STREET (7644 AND 7645 HIGHCLIFF)
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, stated that Mr. Al Pinon, property owner of 7644 Highcliff,
requested that this item be continued to the July 8, 1997 meeting due to the fact that his legal
counsel was unable to attend tonight's meeting. Mr. Tripepi continued that he explained to Mr.
Pinon on the phone that the Resolution of Necessity regarding taking of the property, is a moot
issue, and what will be determined in Court will be the compensation for that property.
There being no objection, this item was continued to July 8, 1997.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-D was removed for discussion purposes)
CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 83RD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE, SEPTEMBER 14-17,1997,
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
CC-B AUTHORIZATION TO RETAIN CLEMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL TO
PREPARE THE AB 939 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE CALIFORNIA
INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD (CIWMB)
CC-C 1996-97 BUDGET - AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER $38,500 FROM
APPROPRIATED RESERVE TO CITY COUNCIL, CROSSING GUARD,
MAINTENANCE SIGN AND STRIPING, COMMUNITY
IMPROVEMENTS, AND DINSMOOR HERITAGE HOUSE ACCOUNTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BRUESCH that the Council approve the aforementioned items. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-D APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH HARTFORD INSURANCE
COMPANY TO ADMINISTER RETIREMENT PAYOUT TO VESTED
TERMINATED EMPLOYEES; APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO
RETIREMENT PLAN
The City Manager presented the staff report.
Councilmember Taylor asked if the excess money from Hartford's original bid of $207,828
and the $248,856 specified in the contract will be refunded to the City. Mr. Taylor stated that he
wants to ensure that every effort is made to locate the 12 remaining employees to offer them the
lump sum payout in order to avoid having the City retain that money until the employees turn 65.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that the Council approve the Amendment to the Retirement Plan for Employees of the
City of Rosemead; and the Agreement with the Hartford Insurance Company in an amount not to
exceed $248,856. Vote resulted:
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Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
A. SELECTION OF DATE FOR TRAFFIC COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
After discussion, Council agreed to hold the interviews on Tuesday, July 15, 1997,
starting at 6:00 p.m., and directed the City Clerk to schedule the interviews.
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. 1998 MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE TO BE HELD AT CITY HALL
COURTYARD BY VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL
Mayor Imperial stated that he is requesting that the 1998 Memorial Day service be held at
the City Hall Courtyard after the Savannah Cemetery Service.
Councilmember Clark clarified that this ceremony will be for all veterans following the
Savannah Cemetery service.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that the Council approve the 1998 Memorial Day Service to be held at City Hall
Courtyard following the Savannah Cemetery Service. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR
Requested more information on the Orange County Transit Authority voting not to
approve SCAG's proposed odometer tax.
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch stated SCAG Regional Planning is drafting a Regional
Transportation Plan Update, which includes different approaches to lessen the amount of
pollutants expelled in the air and that trips to work do not outstrip the amount of growth in the
population. Mr. Bruesch also stated that nothing has been approved and none of them meets the
air quality requirements nor the constraints imposed by the federal government for funding. He
stated that in that plan was the odometer tax which the OCTC and the Orange County Subregion
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soundly opposed. Mr. Bruesch stated that these items will be voted upon in August and if the
Council has reservations on any items, those items can be put in writing and sent to SCAG prior
to vote.
Councilmember Taylor referring to Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch's comments, stated that
vehicles were going to be scanned via installation of conduits at the off and on ramps to detect
pollution, and asked how will the number of people in a vehicle and number of trips be determined
or monitored. Mr. Taylor continued that using such a plan would require a complex computer
system.
Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch responded that these plans are still in the theoretical stage.
Councilmember Taylor stated his concern that due to lack of information available as to
future plans for the freeways may hurt small cities by possibly not receiving funds or funds
returned that are due to them.
Councilmember Clark requested that the plan that Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch is referring to
be placed on the next agenda, especially the odometer tax, to enable the Council to provide Mr.
Bruesch with input prior to the August vote.
. Mr. Tripepi stated that SCAG has a budget item in the senate which appropriated
$750,000 for amended and new requirements in the Housing Elements and General Plans of cities.
Mr. Tripepi continued that most cities have recently received approval for their Housing Elements
and that SCAG wants to start this whole process over again. The appropriated money will not
make up reimbursement costs to the City that now have to meet those mandates. Mr. Tripepi
requested the Council's permission for him to try and remove that item, with the assistance of the
City's lobbyist, when he is in Sacramento next week.
Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch requested that Mr. Tripepi also look into the discrepancies of
population projections as produced by the Regional and Subregional Planning and those
determined by the State through the Housing Authority.
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 8:45
p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 1997, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
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