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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 12, 1995
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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 Bruesch
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Bill Miller of the United Methodist Church
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Bruesch
Mayor Vasquez
Absent: None
Imperial, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Clark, and
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: - None
PRESENTATIONS: - None
The following item was taken out of order:
V. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. APPROVAL OF DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES FOR T & J
RESTAURANT, 8526 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD
VERBATIM DIALOGUE FOLLOWS:
CHUCK SAM: My name is Chuck, last name S-A-M. I'm residing at 776 Laurel Place,
Monterey Park. I'm a friend of Michael Tse, who is the president and owner of Full Cap, Inc.
and Full Cap Inc. is in the process of acquiring T & J Restaurant. Because of Michael's
language barrier ...that is why I'm speaking on his behalf. We just feel that we would like the
Council's consideration whether to grant or deny the permit for Michael, to put more emphasis
on his credibility and his experience. Michael came to the United States in 1969. .He's been
working in the restaurant business, he owns a couple of restaurants. Currently his is a
substantial owner of NBC Restaurant in Monterey Park. NBC Restaurant is one of the most
successful restaurants in Monterey Park. It is under the management and direction of
Michael. Michael feels that he has the experience and management skills to make this a
success. I would like to reiterate that we hope that the Council would give more
consideration to his background when considering this permit application. Thank you.
COUNCILMEMBER JAY IMPERIAL: Mr. Mayor. I requested that this item be postponed for
one week so I can' get more information on it. In looking at the information, and watching
that crime had decreased from the period of 1993 to 1995, 1 feel that it had made a recovery
from the reputation that it had in the past. Secondly, I would like to tell you what my feelings
are on this after looking over this. We can wind up with a worse problem than what we've
got if the present owner decides to sell. She has made an improvement. I think she is about
ready to try other ventures. I know of Mr. Tse. I know he has an outstanding reputation.
I think as far as I'm concerned, something like the T & J Restaurant that had a good history
in this City until things started going wrong, would be an asset to the City to have somebody
with that kind of representation running that business. That kind of reputation, to be in
charge over there, hopefully will bring the restaurant back to where it was. If we're ready for
a Motion, I would certainly like to make a motion that we approve this permit with all the
restrictions that they would have to follow, and as long as they accept this, I think that it
would be an asset to the community.
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MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK: Mr. Mayor. I feel that the time that we had to think about this
and the revised report clarified it for me that this is actually giving us more "teeth" as far as
monitoring, than we would have if we didn't allow this. It gives us the power to shut it down
if there are problems with non-compliance, so I would second the Motion that we approve
this.
MAYOR VASQUEZ: If there is no other discussion, please vote.
Vote taken from voting slip:
Yes:
Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
Bruesch
COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH: Mr. Mayor. I would like to have the record show that my
abstention was not meant in any way shape or form to reflect on the ability of the person to
run this business. I have a certain frustration that people in this community continually come
to the Council asking us why does this happen, why does that happen? One of the things I
just don't like is the fact we have an establishment that needs to have metal detectors for
people going in there. I'm not saying that it isn't a good idea to do so. I just feel very, very
frustrated in the fact that we need to do something like that in our community. Have we
gone so far that we have to have at certain business establishments, the need for a metal
detector so people don't bring in weapons. It really bothers me. I did a lot of struggling over
this vote and I had to have an abstention due to that one fact. I'm really, really frustrated
with the idea that we've come this far.
VASQUEZ: Thank you.
IMPERIAL: I'd like to congratulate the new owner and I wish you the very best of everything.
VASQUEZ: Excuse me, Councilman Taylor has something to say.
COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR: I just wanted to express my concerns along with Mr. Bruesch.
As I've said before ...just referring to the "handwriting on the wall" that we're aware of
potential problems. By the same token, the new owner is entitled to be given the support to
try to make a successfully business out of this. But, I'm sure we're going to be watching it
very closely because of the warning signs that we do have. Yet, we can't say No, we're not
going allow the business the option of at least trying to make a go of it. So, I know it will be
closely monitored.
BRUESCH: Mr. Mayor. May I have the privilege of having my comments in the Minutes
verbatim.
CLARK: Mr. Mayor. We may as well have the whole section verbatim.
VERBATIM DIALOGUE ENDS.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of public hearings was presented by
the City Attorney.
A. ORDINANCE NO. 765 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 95-200, AMENDING ROSEMEAD ZONING MAP
LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM PD; PLANNED DEVELOPMENTTO R-2; LIGHT
MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL FOR THREE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 7629, 7637
GRAVES AVENUE, ROSEMEAD (APNS: 5285-026-014, 024 & 052) -
INTRODUCE
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Frank Tripepi, City Manager, presented the staff report.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for those wishing to speak in favor or against
this Ordinance.
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH that
Council introduce Ordinance no. 765 and approve of Zone Change Case No. 95-200. Vote
resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 764 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE VOLUMES 1, 2,
AND 3, UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE; UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE; AND
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES,
AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE - ADOPT
Mr. Tripepi presented the staff report.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for those wishing to speak in favor or against
this Ordinance.
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL
that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 764. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 95-60
The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-60
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN
THE SUM OF $347,381.08 NUMBERED 14932 THROUGH
1 5071 .
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL
that Resolution No. 95-60 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
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The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilmember Taylor requested backup information on Check No. 14952, $2836.07,
Travel and Meeting Expenses.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 762 - AMENDING
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE - ADOPT
SECTION 2207 OF THE ROSEMEAD
MEETINGS AND REPORTS OF THE
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for adoption:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2207 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO MEETINGS AND REPORTS OF THE INVESTMENT
COMMITTEE
Councilmember Taylor requested that the word "...written report of the Investment
Committee..." be inserted in Section 2207 (c) for clarification.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL
that the Council approve the amended Section and that this Ordinance will be re-introduced
at the next meeting. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES ANNUAL
CONGRESSIONAL CONFERENCE, MARCH 9-12, 1996, WASHINGTON, D.C.
CC-B EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT - AMTECH LIGHTING SERVICE
CC-C APPOINTMENT TO SAN GABRIEL MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
CC-E CLOSURE OF CDBG FINDINGS: LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
CC-G REQUEST FROM ROSEMEAD HIGH SCHOOL TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THE 8TH
ANNUAL RUN/WALK AGAINST DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO,
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1996
CC-H LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY -
GUESS PARK
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH
that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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CC-D ENGINEERING PROPOSAL - STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON ABILENE STREET,
HANDICAP ACCESS RAMP PROGRAM, AND ASPHALT CONCRETE OVERLAY
ON VARIOUS CITY STREETS - CDBG FY 1995-96
Councilmember Taylor asked that this item be deferred and requested photograph's
of Abilene Street and Lorica Street on the west side of Temple City Boulevard in order to
compare the condition of the two streets.
There being no objection, the Mayor deferred this item to the next meeting.
CC-F CONSIDERATION OF COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT AND LONG TERM
DISABILITY PLAN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
Councilmember Taylor requested that these items be voted on separately.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that
the Council approve a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time and part-time employees
effective January 1, 1996. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL
that the Council authorize the purchase of a Long-Term Disability (LTD) plan for all full-time
employees. Before vote could result, more discussion ensued.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark asked if the City has State Disability Insurance currently.
Mr. Tripepi responded that the City is not enrolled in SDI and recommended that the
Council approve the purchase of a private plan LTD which provides substantially better
coverage than SDI.
LTD.
Councilmember Taylor asked what criteria is used to establish the premium rates for
Mr. Tripepi responded that it is a percentage of the total covered payroll at 1 .105°/x,
and employees would be covered until age 65.
Councilmember Bruesch compared the Benefit Maximum Amount of $5,000 a month
with LTD versus $1456 a month with SDI and agreed also that a private LTD company would
provide superior benefits. Mr. Bruesch then called for the question. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
Taylor
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-I REQUEST FROM MEXICAN AMERICAN STUDENT ORGANIZATION
Councilmember Taylor asked if this group has requested use of the community center
until 1 :00 a.m. previously.
Michael Burbank, Director of Parks and Recreation, responded that they had.
Councilmember Imperial stated for the record that all organizations be extended the
same courtesy.
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Mayor Pro Tern Clark added that she and Mayor Vasquez have attended these activities
and they are a very well run events and is glad to be able to support them.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL
that the Council authorize the San Gabriel High School Mexican American Student
Organization be allowed to use the facility until 1:00 a.m. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
L11, PAYMENT TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR STORM DRAIN PUMP STATION
MAINTENANCE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL
that the Council approve payment of Los Angeles County invoice number 940000071 52 and
94000009171 in three equal yearly payments commencing January 1, 1996, and authorize
the Fiscal Year 1995-96 payment from unappropriated Gas Tax Fund reserves. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
Taylor
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilmember Taylor added that he still objects to this payment as stated at the
November 28th meeting.
VII. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK
1. Gave an update on the National League of Cities Conference in Phoenix,
Arizona, and stated that tapes are available on several of the sessions.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be held on December 26, 1995, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
City Clerk
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