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CITY OF R SEM_EAD
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DATE
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL BY r-A Q
JULY 25, 1995
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 Dennis Alexander of the Rosemead Nazarene
Church
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Bruesch, Imperial, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Clark, and
Mayor Vasquez
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 27, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 27, 1995, be approved as corrected. Vote
resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 25, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 25, 1995, be approved as corrected. Vote
resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Appreciation were presented to the 4th of July Parade Committee.
Glenn Clanton thanked staff for their help. Holly Knapp, Parade Chair, introduced the Parade
Committee and thanked the participants and community for their community spirit and also
thanked staff. Mayor Pro Tern Clark stated that she wanted to personally thank everyone for
their contribution and hard work and added that the turnout was larger this year.
Councilmember Bruesch related that people enjoyed this parade because it reminded them of
a "small town" parade.
A plaque was presented to former Traffic Commissioner, Eldon Beezley for his many
years of outstanding service on the Commission. Mayor Pro Tern Clark expressed her
gratitude to Mr. Beezley for his many years of service and noted that she served with Mr.
Beezley on the Traffic Commission in 1987.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR THE FY
1995-2000
Lisa Baker, CDBG Coordinator, presented the staff report.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for comments from the audience
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, asked again if this program is going
to be administered by HUD.
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, responded that the Federal program remains the same
only that the City will receive funding from HUD rather than the County.
Mr. Nunez stated that HUD has not worked.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Taylor referred to a copy of a letter Council received regarding CDC
monitoring of the City's CDBG program for FY 92-93 and 93-94 and asked if these problems
had been thoroughly checked out.
Mr. Tripepi responded that since Rosemead is now an Entitlement City, we have
requested HUD to mediate the findings. Mr. Tripepi stated that the City was not in agreement
with the CDC findings and have since filed an appeal, which will not affect the proposed plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark asked if the County is trying to recoup some of their funds.
Mr. Tripepi explained that the County is losing a major portion of their budget and if
they can force the City to put back monies into the CDBG program, then the City would be
expending those funds through the County instead of HUD, thereby allowing the County to
work with the City on various programs for another two or so years.
Councilmember Taylor questioned which years affected the $530,000 involved.
Jeff Stewart, Executive Assistant, responded that the sum is a combination of the
years and the amount in dispute is now $384,000.
Councilman Taylor asked again if there is anything in this proposal relating to this
dispute of FY 92-93 and 93-94.
Mr. Stewart responded that it did not as it would have depended on when the contract
was signed.
Mr. Tripepi stated that other City Managers of Entitlement Cities have indicated that
HUD is more reasonable to work with than the County CDC is. Mr. Tripepi stated further that
the CDC findings were minor and does not warrant taking $384,000 away from the City.
Councilmember Bruesch agreed that HUD was an easier entity than CDC to work with.
Mr. Bruesch then referred to the Priority Needs Summary Table, under Youth Centers and
Child Care Services which lists "No Such Need" and zero Estimated Dollars Needed, and
added that while a dollar figure is not needed, there is a need in the community for these
services and to give a priority to those needs.
Councilmember Taylor responded that there are many community organizations that
have received funding in various degrees and suggested that this plan be approved as is and
amend it as the need arises.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK that
the Council conduct a public hearing and adopt the City of Rosemead's 1995-2000
Consolidated Plan as presented by staff. Before vote could result, more discussion ensued.
Councilmember Clark stated that many senior citizens and low-income families have been able
have their homes rehabilitated at no cost to them through this program and was in favor of
this plan. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Bruesch
No:
Imperial
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilmember Imperial stated for the record that his No vote reflects his belief that
the City needs less not more government involvement and control.
Councilmember Bruesch requested that staff investigate the need for Youth and Child
Care Services as discussed previously.
II. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 95-30 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $197,843.79
NUMBERED 13547 THROUGH 13670.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARKthat
Resolution No. 95-30 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilmember Bruesch requested an itemization of Check No. 13616, J.A. Blash.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 95-31 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $117,287.74
NUMBERED 13548-13560,13563-13566, 13576-13578,1 3582AND 13680
THROUGH 13717.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL
that Resolution No. 95-32 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 Bruesch requested a memorandum as to why the amount of the refund
Check No. 13706, $1400 to Freedom Fireworks is greater than the other refunds.
C. ORDINANCE NO. 757 - RELATING CITATION ISSUED TO JUVENILES,
JUVENILE LOITERING VIOLATIONS, AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD
MUNICIPAL CODE - INTRODUCE
The following Ordinance No. 757 was introduced to the Council.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO CITATIONS ISSUED TO JEVENILES, JUVENILE
LOITERING VIOLATIONS, AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE
Councilmember Bruesch requested an explanation about a minor filing a petition under
Section 1200(a) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, responded that this petition is a formal process rather than
an informal citation process before the Superior Court.
Councilmember Bruesch asked that Section 4143(a) regarding daytime loitering period
be changed to span the hours that the student is required to attend school without listing the
actual hours.
Council member Taylor responded that this would be difficult to enforce as schools start
at different times.
Mr. Kress responded that these hours, 8:30 a.m. through 1:30 p.m., are a reasonable
compromise and that this covers the basic five hours.
Councilmember Imperial suggested leaving the ordinance as is and if a problem arises
in the future that problem can be remedied then.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH
that the Council approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 757. 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 REJECT CLAIM FILED AGAINST THE CITY BY KATHY
HUANG
CC-B ENGINEERING PROPOSAL - TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT WALNUT
GROVE AVENUE AND MARSHALL STREET
CC-E RECEIPT AND AWARD OF BIDS FOR THE ROSEMEAD RESIDENTIAL
REHABILITATION PROBLEM, DEFERRED LOAN 2528 - JACKSON AVENUE
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
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The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-C SELECTION OF CONSULTANT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PROTEM CLARKthat
the Council select Willdan Associates as the City's consultant for CDBG program services and
authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Taylor, Imperial
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-D PAYMENT OF FY 1995/96 MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Councilmember Bruesch discussed the use of membership dues to pay for required air
quality and mobility studies.
Councilmember Taylor asked if the $11,396 fee is for one year.
Mr. Tripepi responded that it is.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL
that the Council authorize payment to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments in the
amount of $11,396.00 and approve an expenditure of $3,766.00 from the appropriated
reserve account for payment of this invoice. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
A. TRAFFIC COMMISSION VACANCY
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR
that the Council appoint Glenn Clanton to fill the Traffic Commission Vacancy. Before vote
resulted. more discussion ensued.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark stated, with all due respect to Mr. Clanton, that she had not
received any communication from staff regarding the vacancy nor the method of advertising.
Mrs. Clark stated further that this vacancy should be advertised in the monthly Chamber
newsletter to inform the residents.
Councilmember Imperial stated that he has a motion on the floor and that Mr. Clanton
would do a good job on the Traffic Commission. Mr. Imperial called for the question. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Taylor, Imperial
No: Clark, Vasquez
Absent: None
Abstain: Bruesch
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The Motion died for lack of a majority.
Councilmember Bruesch explained that his abstention was because of lack of
notification of the vacancy.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR
that the Council approve advertising for the Traffic Commission vacancy, extend the deadline
date and conduct interviews after the deadline date. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilmember Taylor asked the City Clerk if she had gone through this process before
and, if not, could understand where the confusion came about.
B. REQUEST FROM SAN GABRIEL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REGARDING
SUPPORT FOR CONTINUED FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR
that the Council direct staff to prepare the necessary correspondence to our congressional
delegation. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF OCCUPANCY PERMIT FEES FROM CLIFF
MARCUSSEN, OPTIONS, 3505 NORTH HART AVENUE, #230
Councilmember Bruesch stated that if this waiver is approved for Options, then a policy
will have to be established for all non-profit organizations to waive Occupancy Permit Fees.
Councilmember Taylor asked how many non-profit groups are in the City and what fees
have they paid.
Mr. Tripepi pointed out that if a policy is established, will the organizations that have
paid fees previously be entitled to a refund.
Councilmember Taylor stated that his concern is that many organizations will change
their status to non-profit to avoid paying the fees.
Cliff Marcussen, Executive Director of Options, 3505 N. Hart Avenue, Rosemead,
explained that this would be unlikely as attorney fees to become a non-profit organization are
much greater than permit fees. Mr. Marcussen stressed that non-profit groups are valuable
to the community, provide services that the government cannot, and meet critical needs in
the City. Mr. Marcussen continued that Options provides such services as child care, head
start, and child abuse counselling.
Councilmember Taylor asked Mr. Marcussen how Options is funded and what
percentage is government funded.
Mr. Marcussen replied Options is funded through Federal and County funds, parent
fees, some donations, and that approximately 85% is government funded. Mr. Marcussen
explained that their organization has been successful in obtaining Federal and State funding
for child care services over the past 12 years.
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Councilmember Imperial suggested that the Council approve this request and handle
future cases on an individual basis rather than formulate a policy as this is the first request
of this type to come before the Council.
Councilmember Taylor stated that approving the request would leave the City open to
accusations of partisanship. Mr. Taylor continued that the request should be denied and the
fee imposed to prevent concerns as to why one organization was exempt and not others.
Councilmember Clark asked if there is a list of non-profit organizations in the City.
There being no objection, the Mayor deferred this item to the next meeting and
directed staff to prepare a list of non-profit organizations in the City.
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. SERVICE ORGANIZATION ENTRY SIGNS
Councilmember Imperial stated that he requested that this item be placed on the
agenda to show appreciation to the kids from service groups such as the Key Club and
Builders Club who clean the streets.
Councilmember Taylor explained that when this item was discussed a few months ago,
it was agreed that the organizations could post their signs at the curb line in order to
accommodate all organizations. Mr. Taylor stated further that posting signs on the monument
itself will limit the number of groups creating a situation where decisions will have to be made
as to which group to include or exclude.
Mr. Tripepi explained that the Council agreed then that the organizations could post
a sign at the City entrance, have the sign made, and the City will install it. However, he has
not received any signs as yet.
Councilmember Imperial pointed out that his intention on this item was to have the City
provide the signs for the kids groups. Mr. Imperial stated that he will ask the Kiwanis Club
to donate the money necessary for the signs as the Key Club and Builders Club cannot afford
that expense.
B. COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL
1. Requested that the Traffic Commission review a "No Right Turn" sign
installation at the southeast corner of Rosemead Boulevard and Lower Azusa to prevent
accidents occuring from southbound cars turning left from Rosemead Boulevard onto
eastbound Lower Azusa.
2. Inquired about the status of the Finance Committee and stated that this should
be an in-house committee.
3. Requested a copy of the building permit fee schedule.
C. COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR
1. Requested a review of the CDBG Consolidated Plan referring to the copy of the
letter mentioned previously, how was this issue resolved, and what the staff changes were.
2. Verified that the status of the Highcliff project is currently on hold.
3. Requested information on SCJPIA in-house deposition request.
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VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
Ix. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be held on August 8, 1995 at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
MAYOR /r
6ty Clerk
Corr- on to previously approved minutes of June 2L,-1-915 at the regular
meeting of osemead City Council on Sept mber-726, 1995.
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