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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 23, 1996
APPROVED
CITY OF ROS MEAD
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The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Clark
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
The Invocation was delivered by Roberta Trujillo from Family Counseling Service of the
West San Gabriel Valley
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Bruesch, Imperial, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Clark, and
Mayor Vasquez
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 26, 1996 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 23, 1996, be approved as submitted. Vote
resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
Imperial
Taylor, Clark, Bruesch
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tern Imperial stated that he Abstained as he was not present at that
meeting.
PRESENTATIONS:
Outgoing Mayor Vasquez received recognition for his past year as Mayor for the City
of Rosemead from the following:
Celia Valdez representing Senator Hilda Solis; Joe Lyons representing Assemblymember
Diane Martinez; John Nunez representing the Garvey School Board; Captain Jon Engebretson
representing Sheriff Sherman Block; Roberta Trujillo representing Family Counseling Services
of West San Gabriel Valley; Sandy Ammino and Nadine Gomez representing West San Gabriel
Valley Consortium; Anthony Robles representing the Rosemead Boys and Girls Club; Helen
Romero Shaw representing Southern California Gas Company; Uma Chander representing the
Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, Helen Archer representing Southern California Edison and
the El Monte Union High School District; and Mayor Margaret Clark representing the City
Council.
Councilmember Vasquez thanked everyone and expressed his appreciation for all the
support he received as Mayor.
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
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III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 96-13 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $221,521.11
NUMBERED 16210 THROUGH 16364
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH
that Resolution No. 96-13 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilmember Taylor requested an itemized listing of the Travel and Meeting
Expenses for Check No. 16229, United Airlines Travel.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 96-14 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY "WATER
AWARENESS MONTH"
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL
that Resolution No. 96-14 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
C. RESOLUTION NO. 96-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY PARK, BEACH AND RECREATION ACT OF 1996
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ
that Resolution No. 96-15 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
Clark
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND ANNUAL LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
MAYORS AND COUNCILMEMBERS INSTITUTE, MAY 29-31, 1996,
SACRAMENTO
CC-D RECREATION AGREEMENT WITH EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
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CC-E CONTINUED MEMBERSHIP IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES FOR CLEAN-UP
EQUITY (ACCE)
CC-F AB 2995 (KUYKENDALL) - CHANGING THE COMPOSITION OF THE
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MTA) BOARD OF
DIRECTORS - OPPOSE
CC-I SB 1628 (SOLIS) - EXPANDING NOTICE PROVISIONS FOR SEXUALLY
ORIENTED BUSINESSES - SUPPORT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ
that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. 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-13 ENGINEERING PROPOSAL - VALLEY BOULEVARD MEDIAN LAYOUT PLANS
Councilmember Bruesch requested an update regarding Los Angeles County's CMP
proposed reverse traffic flow lanes on Valley Boulevard as was discussed by the Council a few
years ago and is concerned with the City starting this project without advance knowledge of
what the County and other local cities are planning for this street.
Fred Wickman, City Engineer, stated that he is not aware of any reverse flow lane
plans, however, the CMP may require an adequate level of service and that the intersections
of Valley and Rosemead Boulevards are monitored annually and are within the CMP
compliance at this time.
Councilmember Bruesch requested staff to investigate into the future plans of Valley
Boulevard from the cities of Alhambra, San Gabriel and El Monte.
Councilmember Taylor expressed his concern regarding, the adequacy of outside
funding as listed for this project and asked if any General Fund money will be used.
Mr. Wickman responded that adequate funding has been budgeted to cover design and
construction costs and is not anticipating using any General Fund monies.
There being no objection, the Mayor deferred this item to the May 14, 1996 meeting.
CC-C ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DEED AND AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR STREET
DEDICATION AT THE CORNER OF TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AND ABILENE
STREET
Councilmember Taylor stated the fair market value of $25.50 per square foot is too
high and fears that this will set a precedent for properties on that street. Mr. Taylor
questioned the width of the proposed street widening project on those streets.
Mr. Tripepi explained that the amount for this corner cut-off only was based on the
recent sale of the corner property at Brookline and Valley Boulevard.
Mr. Wickman responded that this corner is zoned M-1 (light industrial) and all right-of-
ways have been acquired and that the dedication of this corner was to meet ADA wheelchair
accessibility requirements. Mr. Wickman continued that the street has 50' of road way
currently and the 30' wide streets will be widened to 36' which is within the existing right-of-
way and will not change the property lines.
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MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR
the Council authorize the payment in the amount of $3,420.32 for the property acquisition
and accept the attached easement and direct the City Clerk to record the deed together with
the certification of acceptance. 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-G AWARD OF BID - 1996 FORD RANGER
Councilmember Bruesch commented on the vehicle insurance coverage for the previous
truck.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL
that the Council award the bid in the amount of $14,411 .63 to Ed Butts Ford and appropriate
the necessary funds from Appropriated Reserves. 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-H RECEIPT AND AWARD OF BIDS FOR THE ROSEMEAD RESIDENTIAL
REHABILITATION PROGRAM, DEFERRED LOAN - 3217 N. GLADYS
Councilmember Taylor stated that he will vote No as he does not agree with City funds
being used to finance those loans.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ
that the Council authorize a one-time increase in the total allowable amount of deferred loan
from $35,000 to $45,000; accept and award contract to J.K. Construction, responsible,
owner selected bidder for this loan program in the amount not to exceed $45,000; and
authorize staff to initiate contract with owners and contractor. 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 his No vote is not against the owner
of the property, but against the funding policy.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. MAYOR'S COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS FOR 1996-97
The 1995-96 list was passed out to the Council with their recommendations due back
to the Mayor by the end of this week.
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B. AB 2173 (MARGETT)
Councilmember Taylor requested that this item be deferred to the May 14, 1996
meeting for further backup information and a copy of the San Gabriel Water Quality
Authority's budget.
Mayor Clark stated that the Authority will be conducting a Public Hearing this coming
Monday and had requested a letter of approval from the City for that Hearing. ,
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH
that the Council support AB 2173 and direct staff to draft the appropriate correspondence.
Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
Taylor
Absent:
None
Abstain:
Clark
Mayor Clark stated for the record that she Abstained as she serves on the San Gabriel
Water Quality Authority's Board.
C. MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL
1 . Announced that People for People are having a canned good drive and requested
everyone's support.
2. Requested that tonight's meeting be adjourned in honor of Michelle Carew and
a letter of condolence be sent to her parents.
D. MAYOR CLARK
Requested that the Council send a card to Scott Gunderson, from Gunderson
Chevrolet, who was burned in a hot air balloon accident.
E. COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ
Commented that he has received favorable responses regarding the Chamber
Newsletter, especially about local schools.
F. COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR
Requested a meeting with the City Finance Committee to discuss investment of funds
and interest received. Mr. Tripepi stated that he will meet with Mr. Taylor to review those
items.
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. in
honor of Michelle Carew. The next regular meeting will be held on May 14, 1996, at 8:00
p.m.
City Clerk
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
MAYOR
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