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CITY OF RO EMEAD
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING RY
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
JULY 23, 1996
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro
Tern 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 Mayor Pro Tern Imperial
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Dennis Alexander of the Rosemead Nazarene
Church
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Bruesch, Taylor, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tem Imperial, and
Absent: Mayor Clark - excused
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 9, 1996 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 9, 1996, be approved as corrected. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Taylor, Vasquez, Imperial, Bruesch
No:
None
Absent:
Clark
Abstain:
None
The Mayor Pro Tern declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS: - None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Hugh Foutz, City Treasurer, reported that a Councilwoman from our Sister City of
Zapopan visited Rosemead recently to inspect a variety of items being donated to Zapopan,
such as bi-lingual books, a medical library and medical equipment. Mr. Foutz announced that
nine units of the Mormon Church will be presenting their Annual Road Show Performances
and the youth group at his church will be performing "Fiddler on the Roof". Mr. Foutz invited
everyone to attend this positive activity.
Daniel Delgado, Pastor, Rosemead Victory Outreach, 2720 Jackson Avenue,
Rosemead, announced that the youth of his church will be presenting a play called "The
Sandman", which deals with abortion, drug addiction, and homelessness among young
people. Pastor Delgado continued that the performance will be held on August 3rd, 6:00
p.m., at Garvey School Auditorium, admission is free, and urged everyone to attend.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of the two public hearings was
presented by the City Attorney. Mr. Kress explained that Item II. B. concerns an Ordinance
regulating massage and tattoo parlors and that it would be appropriate to receive the staff
report and recognize anyone who wishes to address the Council on this subject, with staff
recommending that the Hearing be continued to the August 27, 1996 Council meeting, as
questions have been raised by Council.
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A. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REALLOCATING FUNDS FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report.
The Mayor Pro Tern opened the Public Hearing for those wishing to speak on this item.
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ
that the Council approved the recommended funding reallocation. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch
No:
None
Absent:
Clark
Abstain:
None
The Mayor Pro Tem declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING ORDINANCE NO. 768 - AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING MUNICIPAL
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 96-01, AMENDING SECTION 6212.5 OF THE
ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING MASSAGE AND TATTOO PARLORS
AS RELATED USES UNDER THE LICENSING REGULATIONS OF SKIN CARE,
NAIL CARE, ACUPRESSURE AND OTHER RELATED BUSINESSES - INTRODUCE
The Mayor Pro Tem opened the Public Hearing for those wishing to speak on this item.
There being no one wishing to speak and there being no objection from the Council,
the Mayor Pro Tern continued this Hearing to the August 27, 1996 Council meeting.
Councilmember Bruesch expressed his concern over Section 6212.5 (j) and requested
staff to research his notes regarding massage parlors and how to prevent them from turning
into houses of ill-repute.
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 96-28 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $560,200.08
NUMBERED 17108 THROUGH 17245
Councilmember Taylor requested a copy of the property insurance policy for all City
buildings and contents, referring to Check No. 17181, Kelly, Jiggins, & Ferris - Special
Insurance, $25,431.00. Mr. Taylor requested an explanation for Check No. 17144, Internal
Revenue Service - Assessment, $412.89.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH
that Resolution No. 95-28 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch
No:
None
Absent:
Clark
Abstain:
None
The Mayor Pro Tern declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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B. RESOLUTION NO. 96-29 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD INVITING THE CALIFORNIA CONGRESSIONAL
DELEGATION TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENT'S SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
SUMMIT ON MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1996
The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-29
A RESOLUTION OFTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD INVITING
THE CALIFORNIA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT'S (SCAG) SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT ON MONDAY, AUGUST
19, 1996
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ
that the Council adopt Resolution No. 96-29 and direct the City Clerk to notify the appropriate
Officials. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch
No:
None
Absent:
Clark
Abstain:
None
The Mayor Pro Tern declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 96-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 23-27,1996, AS LAWSUIT
ABUSE AWARENESS WEEK
The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 23-27, 1996, AS LAWSUIT ABUSE AWARENESS
WEEK
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH
that the Council adopt Resolution No. 96-30. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch
No:
None
Absent:
Clark
Abstain:
None
The Mayor Pro Tern declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 96-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING REPRESENTATION FOR THE SAN GABRIEL
AND POMONA VALLEYS ON THE ALAMEDA CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY
The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
REQUESTING REPRESENTATION FOR THE SAN GABRIEL AND POMONA
VALLEYS ON THE ALAMEDA CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
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Councilmember Bruesch explained that the Alameda Corridor Freight Consolidation
Project will boost the economy in Southern California as it will provide a free-flow of goods
from the ports travelling north through our cities; however, the Project will increase rail traffic
6-fold. Mr. Bruesch continued that funds need to be set aside to address the resultant
negative impact of increased rail traffic on our streets, and that it is vital that the San Gabriel
Valley become involved in this Project. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch
No:
None
Absent:
Clark
Abstain:
None
The Mayor Pro Tem declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE 1996 CONGRESS OF CITIES EXPOSITION,
DECEMBER 7-10, 1996, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
CC-B REQUEST FROM ALHAMBRA SCHOOL DISTRICT TO DISPLAY BANNERS
FROM SEPTEMBER 1 TO OCTOBER 15, 1996
CC-C AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ATTEND THE
INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGERS ASSOCIATION 82ND ANNUAL
CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 6-9, 1996
CC-D RECEIPT OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE RESIDENTIAL
REHABILITATION 56TH HANDYMAN BID PACKAGE
CC-E AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND ANNUAL CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES FALL
SEMINAR, SEPTEMBER 20-22, 1996, SAN DIEGO
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR
that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch
No:
None
Absent:
Clark
Abstain:
None
The Mayor Pro Tern declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-F APPROVAL OF ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT FOR CAFE GIVRAL, 9008 GARVEY
AVENUE,#E
There being no objection, the Mayor Pro Tern deferred this item to the August 13,
1996 meeting.
Councilmember Taylor, referring to CC-A, requested information from that conference
regarding the numerous Constituency Groups listed in the program. Mr. Taylor questioned
how these diverse interest groups can function effectively and that public officials should
represent all of the people.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
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VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. COUNCIL POLICY - FIREWORKS STANDS
Councilmember Bruesch stated he has been questioned by constituents about usage
of the fireworks stands by groups outside of Rosemead, and referred to Section 3108 the
RMC, establishing that each organization must have a principal and permanent meeting place
in Rosemead, etc. Mr. Bruesch explained that some organizations use Rosemead addresses,
collect their money and go elsewhere and asked if a clause could be added stating that
proceeds from the sale of fireworks must be used for the betterment of Rosemead residents.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, responded that such a clause can be added; however, it
will be difficult to enforce as background checks on the organizations reveal that some
organizations will have a Boardmember or a Corporate officer residing in Rosemead, and will
use that address. Mr. Kress stated that this is an increasing problem as cities tighten up their
sale of fireworks, leaving Rosemead one of the few cities that allows fireworks sale, resulting
in more pressure from fireworks manufacturers to get locations in the City. Mr. Kress then
explained the process necessary to change the current Ordinance.
Councilmember Taylor requested clarification on handling a situation whereby a local
team has a fireworks booth, but their main office is elsewhere.
Councilmember Bruesch responded that the group would qualify if the money raised
is used to service an organization in the City.
Councilmember Taylor requested a list of the fireworks stands for the past three years
in order to ascertain the validity of the organizations residing in Rosemead.
Mr. Kress explained that currently, staff receives the organization's application with
the contract already signed with the fireworks companies and the landlord to rent the space.
Mr. Kress continued that this item will be reviewed with a re-draft of the Ordinance, a Public
Hearing date set, and notification sent to all of the organizations allowing them the
opportunity to address the Council at the Hearing.
B. LAW ENFORCEMENT RECOGNITION DAY
Mayor Pro Tern Imperial stated that he requested this item be placed on the Agenda
as law enforcement officers have been badly maligned and through their efforts, we would
not be as safe as we are now. Mr. Imperial requested that the Council adopt a resolution
recognizing and honoring peace officers, especially Rosemead's Sheriffs, to coincide with the
day of the Sheriff's yearly Memorial Service held in May.
Councilmember Bruesch suggested involving the community in this recognition day
also.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
The next adjourned meeting will be held on July 30, 1996, at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of
interviewing the applicants for the Planning Commission vacancy.
Respectfully submitted:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
MAYOR
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