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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 9, 1996
CITY OF ROS'i141ir1D
DATE-
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The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor
Vasquez 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 Jay Imperial
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor John Wood of the Neighborhood Covenant
Church
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Bruesch, Imperial, Mayor Pro Tem Clark, and Mayor
Vasquez
Absent: Taylor (Excused)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 27, 1996 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 26, 1996, be approved as corrected.
Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 26, 1996 - REGULAR MEETING
This item was deferred for corrections and will be resubmitted for consideration at the
April 23, 1996 meeting.
REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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 Tem Clark in nomination for
Mayor. Councilmember Bruesch moved the nominations be closed and Mrs. Clark be
appointed to serve as Mayor for the upcoming year. A unanimous vote resulted.
2. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Mayor Clark opened the nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Bruesch placed the name of Councilmember Imperial in nomination for
Mayor Pro Tem. Motion seconded by Councilmember Vasquez. A unanimous vote resulted.
PRESENTATIONS:
Ms. Zhao Li-Hua presented her original painting "The Rose Garden" to the City. The
Council then presented a resolution to Ms. Li-Hua.
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Mayor Clark thanked Ms. Sandra Neal for her contribution of an organ to the Rosemead
Community Recreation Center.
A five-minute recess was called at 8:13 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened
accordingly.
Councilmember Bruesch invited the audience to attend the Youth Service Recognition
Day which will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 1996, at 6:00 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Dolly Leong, representing the West San Gabriel Valley Board of Realtors, introduced
Sophia Wong from Countrywide Home Mortgage Loans.
Sophia Wong, Branch Manager of Countrywide, 122 S. Atlantic Boulevard, Monterey
Park, explained the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program (MCC), approved by the Community
Development Commission, which is available for low to moderate income people who are first
time buyers, enabling them to earn 10% to 20% income tax credits on their house interest
payment. However, Ms. Wong continued, the City must pay a one-time fee of $2,000 to
Urban Futures to partake in this program to enable buyers to utilize this service.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of the two public hearings was
presented by the City Attorney.
A. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ALLOCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-1997
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, presented the staff report. Mr. Tripepi stated that the
Rosemead Boys and Girls Club has retained a new CPA firm to conduct their audits and
bookkeeping procedures and that their payroll service will separate the necessary payroll
requirements in compliance with CDBG conditions and recommended that the Council
approve an amended amount for that organization.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for those wishing to speak in favor or against
this item.
May To, Executive Director, representing Asian Youth Center, stated that their
organization was not recommended for any funding and explained that the proposal they
submitted was to develop a multi-cultural program at Savannah, Encinita, and Rice Elementary
Schools, which currently does not have one. Ms. To requested that the Council reconsider
and fund this program.
Mr. Tripepi stated that CDBG staff would meet with Ms. To to review their proposal
with her, but currently there are more programs than money available.
Pauline Flanders, representing Asian Youth Center, concurred with Ms. To and
explained that this program is extremely important as 25% of Rosemead residents have less
than a 9th grade education; 50% of Asian children are from non-English speaking households;
44% of Hispanic children, ages 5 to 13 also are from non-English speaking households and
the difficulties encountered by the children and parents lacking communication skills at home.
Ms. Flanders stated that they had nine successful programs last year and served 9,000 people
overall.
Bob Young, representing the Rosemead Boys and Girls Club, 3612 Marybeth,
Rosemead, stated that the City's funding is critical to the organization and guaranteed the
Council that their organization will meet the necessary CDBG requirements. Mr. Young
continued that the Rosemead Boys and Girls Club meets the needs for the City in providing
services to children.
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Mayor Clark asked those in the audience that had come to the meeting tonight in
support of this organization to raise their hands.
The majority of the audience raised their hands.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing
Mayor Pro Tern Imperial stated that the Rosemead Boys and Girls Club is a diverse
organization that serves all cultures and would like to see their allocation raised from $5,000
to the originally requested $24,600.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH
that the Council approve increasing the funding to the Rosemead Boys and Girls Club from
$5,000 to $24,600. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilmember Bruesch reminded the agencies that following the CDBG regulations
and guidelines, required by the federal government, is a difficult task and that staff is here to
help them with the morass of paperwork required, and in interpreting the regulations. Mr.
Bruesch emphasized that the key word is "collaboration" between agencies in obtaining funds
for their programs.
Mayor Pro Tem Imperial clarified that the Rosemead Boys and Girls Club auditing
problems have been taken care of and does not foresee any problems. Mr. Imperial added
that many of the agencies overlap each other in services.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ
that the Council approve funding the Asian Pacific Center $9,400, the Rosemead School
District's special programs $8,000, and A & R Community Childcare Center $8,000. Before
vote could ensue, more discussion followed.
Councilmember Vasquez stated that the Rosemead School District has an excellent
conflict resolution program and the A & R Community Childcare Center is beneficial to the
residents of Rosemead.
Councilmember Bruesch stated that cutting funds to Asian Pacific will result in the loss
of counselors at the three junior high schools. Mr. Bruesch stated that schools are relying
more and more on outside funding due to budget cuts and that these counselors handle pre-
emergent gang activities in the Asian community. Mr. Bruesch continued that he is against
any programs being cut, and foresees losing one counselor to the Alhambra School District
which is building up their program.
Mayor Clark suggested reducing the proposed allocation for A & R Childcare with the
stipulation that the recipients be of very low income families. Ms. Clark stated further that
while she supports A & R Childcare, she has a problem with government guidelines using
taxpayers money for childcare for a family of four earning $40,000 a year that qualifies as a
low-income family. Ms. Clark stated that she is in favor of redoing the proposal whereby the
City services fewer clients but ensures that the money is going to families in extreme need.
Mayor Pro Tern Imperial agreed that the money should go to low-income families.
Mayor Clark requested shifting some of the money back to Asian Pacific Center and
increase the allocation to A & R Childcare Center in the future.
Mr. Tripepi suggested that A & R Childcare receive $5,000 and Asian Pacific Center
receive the additional $3,000 for a total of $12,400.
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AMENDED MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
VASOUEZ that the Council approve the funding of $5,000 to A & R Childcare Center and
$12,400 to Asian Pacific Center. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
Bruesch
Councilmember Bruesch stated that his Abstention is not in disagreement with any of
the programs, but his concern what effect the loss of counselors will have on the kids.
A five-minutes recess was called at 8:50 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened
accordingly.
Mayor Clark stated that items No. 1 and No. 3 still need to be discussed and voted
upon.
Councilmember Bruesch confirmed that the entire graffiti removal program is now in-
house and using General Funds rather than under the CDBG Program, and stated that this is
a savings for taxpayers of approximately $140,000. Councilmember Bruesch asked what
remains under the ADA Compliance Project.
Fred Wickman, City Engineer, responded that several facilities need corrections to the
access areas.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL
the Council approve the City's proposed CDBG program and the project use of funds for Fiscal
Year 1996-97 and authorize staff to include this in the Annual Funding Plan; and authorize the
City Manager, or designee, to act as the official representative of the City to submit the
Annual Funding Plan and all understanding and assurances contained therein, and directing
and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to act in connection with the submission of
the Annual Plan and to provide such additional information as maybe required. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PREPARED FOR THE CORRIDOR BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT ON WALNUT
GROVE AVENUE, SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD, AND DEL MAR AVENUE
Mr. Tripepi presented the staff report.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for those wishing to speak in favor or against this
item.
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL
that the Council adopt and approve the Negative Declaration for the Corridor Beautification
Project. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 96-10 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $606,085.02
NUMBERED 116056 THROUGH 16208
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL
that Resolution No. 96-10 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 96-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR PEDESTRIAN
FUNDS UNDER SB 821
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ
that the Council approve Resolution No. 96-11 and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of
the City. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 96-12 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS
WITH RESPECT TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT FOR THE FY 1995-
96 CONCRETE REPAIR PROJECT ON VARIOUS CITY STREETS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL
that the Council adopt Resolution No. 96-12. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND ANNUAL WE-TIP CONFERENCE, APRIL 26-27,
1996, ONTARIO, CA
CC-B COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND AGENCY FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1995/96 CONCRETE REPAIRS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
CC-C APPROVAL OF BID SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS
FOR DIAL-A-RIDE AND SHOPPER SHUTTLE TRANSIT SERVICES
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CC-D GRANT OF EASEMENT TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT - ANGELUS SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL
that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. SB 1977 (MOUNTJOY) - SALES TAX SHIFT
Frank Tripepi stated that this bill would provide for a shift of 1 % of sales tax from the
state to cities based on a per capita formula in addition to situs.
Mayor Clark commented that this proposal from Covina is more palatable than the
original one. Ms. Clark continued that originally the second percentage of sales tax would
have been based on situs and would have exacerbated the fiscalization of land use, whereby
one city builds a shopping mall, taking it away from another city, causing a double taxation
loss in the losing city. However, Ms. Clark stated that SB 1977 is now based on population
and Rosemead would get their fare share, and regarding the proposed rebate to taxpayers of
the current State surplus, Ms. Clark stated that the State took the money from the cities and
any surplus should be refunded to the cities.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ
that the Council support SB 1977 (Mountjoy) and authorize the Mayor to forward the
appropriate correspondence. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. AB 362 (SETENCICH) - ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS PROHIBITING STATE
AGENCIES FROM ADOPTING LANDFILL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS THE
EXCEED FEDERAL STANDARDS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL
that the Council oppose AB 362 and authorize the Mayor to forward the appropriate
correspondence. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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C. COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL
1 . Recognized Candace Young for her interpretation skills and thanked her for all
her assistance.
D. COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH
1. Asked what can be done to ensure that businesses pay their sales taxes,
perhaps the Chamber or City can enforce this, and asked staff to investigate this matter.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
There being no further action at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be held on April 23, 1996, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
MA OR
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