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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY O RO 'FMEAD
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL DATE a a
MARCH 11, 1997 BY-
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Imperial at 8:02
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
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Danny Delgado from Victory Outreach
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Bruesch, Taylor, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tern Imperial, and
Mayor Clark
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
PRESENTATIONS: RECOGNIZING "PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE" ON THE EVENT OF THE
13TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, presented the proclamation as Mayor Clark was suffering
from a cold.
Larry Reiquist, Chairman of the Board of Trustee for People for People accepted the
proclamation thanked the City their support.
Mayor Clark commended the People for People organization in reaching out to people
who are in need. Mayor Clark explained that she and other Councilmembers met just this
morning in Washington, D.C. with members of the California Congressional delegation, and one
of the topics discussed was welfare reform and its implementation and effect on welfare
recipients. Ms. Clark continued that the organizations such as People for People that perform
services for the people of the community who are less fortunate are going to become more and
more important as these regulations become effective.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 97-09 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the. Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$331,690.63 NUMBERED 19195 THROUGH 19198 AND 19283 THROUGH
19432.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
IMPERIAL that the Council adopt Resolution No. 97-09. 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. 97-10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT
OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 4,
1997, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS
PROVIDED BY LAW
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 97-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 4, 1997,
DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS
PROVIDED BY LAW
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 97-10. 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. ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE AND ISSUANCE OF
CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Robert Bruesch, Margaret Clark, and
Joe Vasquez and presented them with their Certificates of Election.
Mayor Clark thanked everyone for their help and support during the election
Councilmember Vasquez added that the next four years will be years involving many
complex issues and decisions that need to be made for the betterment of the community and
thanked everyone for their support.
Councilmember Bruesch thanked everyone for their help and support during the election
also and observed that Rosemead is community of strong, caring, families that are concerned
about the City.
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C. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
1. SELECTION OF MAYOR
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, opened nominations for the office of Mayor for the City
of Rosemead.
Councilmember Bruesch placed the name of Mayor Pro Tern Imperial in nomination for
Mayor. Councilmember Taylor moved that the nominations be closed and Mr. Imperial be
appointed to serve as mayor for the upcoming year. A unanimous vote resulted.
2. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Mayor Imperial opened the nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Vasquez placed the name of Councilmember Robert Bruesch in
nomination for Mayor Pro Tem. Motion seconded by Councilmember Clark. A unanimous vote
resulted.
D. PRESENTATIONS TO THE OUTGOING MAYOR
Outgoing Mayor Clark received recognition for her past year as Mayor for the City of
Rosemead from the following:
Roberto Barajas representing Senator Hilda Solis; a representative from
Assemblymember Diane Martinez's office; Captain Jon Engebretson representing L.A. County
Sheriffs Department, Temple Station; Los Angeles County Fire Department; John Rushing
representing El Monte Union High School District; Anthony Robles representing Rosemead Boys
and Girls Club; Regina Arnold representing West San Gabriel Valley Consortium; Roberta
Trujillo representing Family Counselling Services of West San Gabriel Valley; Gloria Gill
representing West San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion; Terri Gonzales representing Southern
California Edison; Helen Romero-Shaw representing Southern California Gas Company; Richard
Nichols representing Rosemead Chamber of Commerce; and Mayor Imperial representing the
Rosemead Elementary School District, whose Boardmembers were unable to be present tonight,
and representing the City Council.
Councilmember Clark thanked everyone and expressed her appreciation for all the support
she received as Mayor.
V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Richard Nichols, Executive Director, Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, congratulated
Mayor Imperial and Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch upon the Council's approval of their new positions
and also congratulated Councilmembers Clark, Bruesch and Vasquez upon their re-election.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40
p.m. in memory of Joe Held, a retired employee the City. The next regular meeting will be held
on Tuesday, March 25, 1997, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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APPROVED:
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