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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DATE /
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL RY
JUNE 28, 1994
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to
order by Mayor Bruesch at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor.
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Dennis Alexander
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Imperial, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tem
Taylor, and Mayor Bruesch
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 31, 1994 - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL
that the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of May 31, 1994, be
approved as submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Taylor
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 14, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 14, 1994, be approved
as submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Taylor, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS:
A proclamation was presented to Robbie Nutt for her years of
service to the community.
A plaque was presented to Lt. Jack Miller for his years of
service to the community from November 26, 1989 to June 12, 1994.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
A. Holly Knapp, 8367 Whitmore, Rosemead, thanked the City
Council, parade committee, and staff for their help and efforts on
the 4th of July Parade.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
III.LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 94-29 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
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RESOLUTION NO. 94-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$935,807.34 NUMBERED 9829 THROUGH 9970
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor asked if check #9904, $7,500, Family
Counseling, was a monthly fee.
Assistant City Manager Wagner responded that the fees vary from
month to month and is based on number of cases and hours and would
provide backup information.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ
that Resolution No. 94-29 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Taylor, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 94-30 - ADOPTION OF 1994-95 BUDGET
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 94~-30
RESOLUTION NO. 94-30 - ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD'S 1994-95
APPROPRIATION LIMIT AND ANNUAL BUDGET
Councilmember Imperial requested that the Rosemead Beautification
Program on Valley Boulevard be on the July 12, 1994 agenda.
City Manager Tripepi responded that the budget is a planning
document and that there is an appropriationed reserve fund of
$100,000 which the Council can transfer atI[any time to any specific
line item in the budget. If the Council choses to do so, that item
can be included in the budget.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor inquired about $5010,000 in the Agency's
budget for resurfacing of street and no money in the City's budget.
City Manager Tripepi responded that the city has tried to
preserve City revenues and utilize Agency monies for various projects
by making necessary findings and determinations.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor asked if City employees have had a COLA
increase in the past four years.
City Manager Tripepi responded that the employees have not had a
COLA increase, but that this year's budget included the purchase of a
vision plan for the employees at a cost of approximately $800 per
month.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ
that Resolution No. 94-30 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Aye: Clark, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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Councilman Taylor stated that overall it was a good budget, but
that he was concerned with the Sheriff's budget and negotiation of
their new contract this year. Councilman Taylor explained that he is
not disputing the service that the City is receiving, but the City,
subcontractors, corporations, school districts, and many public
agencies have not received increases and feels that it is not
equitable for the Sheriff's Department to have a COLA increase.
Mayor Bruesch commended staff for working diligently in balancing
the City's budget with no increase in taxes or fees.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 94-31 - SUPPORTING THE CONSENSUS APPROACH TO
GROUNDWATER CLEANUP
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 94-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD IN
SUPPORT OF THE "CONSENSUS APPROACH TO GROUNDWATER CLEANUP"
Councilmember Clark stated that the San Gabriel Basin Water
Quality Authority has proposed a consensus approach to getting the
groundwater cleaned up and that the Environmental Protection Agency
has declared this area a Superfund site. Furthermore, Councilmember
Clark stated various agencies and people need to work together to
arrive at a solution in order to avoid more costly litigation, and
that the purpose of the Resolution is a vote of encouragement and
confidence to the consensus approach.
Councilmember Imperial inquired if the City is currently using
the services of the Lobbyist in Washington, D.C.
City Manager Tripepi stated that the City, as well as several
others in Southern California involved with ACCE, retained a law firm
in Washington, D.C. for the purpose od changing the current law with
respect to municipal liability in Superfund issues. He stated
further that the EPA reauthorization was slated for next year and
that it would be prudent to continue the City's relationship with the
lobbyist.
Councilmember Imperial requested a monthly projection of what
ACCE is accomplishing.
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, asked if the City can sue
companies that produced the contaminants.
City Attorney Kress stated that the City is legally entitled to
file suit against anyone who is not already a part of the lawsuit at
the time that the City actually spent money on the clean-up, and that
during the early stages of the lawsuit, money was spent on City
defending the cities rather than the clean-up of the 011 Landfill.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor asked when will plan be completed, how will
it be paid for and questioned the benefit assessments that will be in
place once the program is started. He questioned whether the San
Gabriel Valley Water Quality Authority will be able to set up
assessment districts and stated that he is concerned that there is
the potential for increasing levels of assessments once liability is
determined.
Councilmember Clark responded that the the Authority is trying to
keep down the costs and this plan will bring in revenues from the
Metropolitan Water District and other agencies.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor requested that his objections be stated in
the minutes.
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MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL
that Resolution No. 94-31 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Aye: Clark, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 94-32 - SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE LOS ANGELES
DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES LEADERSHIP COMMISSION
ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 94-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE LOS ANGELES DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE
OF CALIFORNIA CITIES LEADERSHIP COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND
FAMILIES
MOVED BY MAYOR PRO TEM TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ
that Resolution No. 94-32 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Aye: Clark, Taylor, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
E. ORDINANCE NO. 743 - CHANGING THE DATE OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION FROM APRIL OF EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS TO MARCH OF
ODD-NUMBERED YEARS - INTRODUCE
The following Ordinance was presented to the Council for
introduction.
ORDINANCE NO. 743
ORDINANCE NO. 743 - CHANGING THE DATE OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION
FROM APRIL OF EVEN NUMBERED YEARS TO MARCH OF ODD NUMBERED YEARS
City Manager Tripepi explained that the national primaries were
moved to the even numbered years and will be held at the same time as
the municipal elections. He stated also that there would be no
increase in costs if municipal election were changed to odd numbered
years.
Mayor Bruesch stated that having consolidated elections at the
same time as the national election would dilute the issues, cause
confusion, and cause the City to lose control over the polling
places.
Councilmember Clark stated that the City could possibly save
money by continuing to run the City elections in-house rather than
consolidating with the national primaries.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK
that Ordinance No. 743 be introduced. Vote resulted:
Aye: Clark, Taylor, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-A, CC-E, AND CC-F REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION)
CC-B AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTIVE BOARDMEMBER TO ATTEND
CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION RETREAT IN SAN
PEDRO, JULY 15-16, 1994
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MAYORS
AND COUNCILMEMBERS EXECUTIVE FORUM IN MONTEREY, JULY 27-29,
1994
CC-D ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR BRIGHTON STREET
(GARVEY/NORTH END)
CC-G RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR STREET RESURFACING ON
WALNUT GROVE AVENUE (10 FWY/MISSION) AND MISSION DRIVE
(WEST CITY LIMIT/VALLEY)
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ
that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote
resulted:
Aye: Clark, Taylor, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM FILED AGAINST THE CITY BY
PACIFIC BELL
Questions were raised by members of Council regarding the
competency of the contractor. After some discussion, this item was
deferred to the next regular meeting for more information. Staff was
directed to investigate the problem with the subcontractor.
CC-E ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS ON
TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AT LOFTUS AND MARSHALL STREETS
Councilmember Taylor expressed his concern over the installation
of traffic signal loops that were installed prior to resurfacing,
then dug up and re-installed after resurfacing. He then directed
staff to look into this matter. It was agreed that this item will be
deferred to the next regular meeting.
CC-F ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN WALNUT
GROVE AVENUE (RUBIO WASH/MISSION) AND MISSION DRIVE (WEST
CITY LIMIT/VALLEY)
After discussion, it was determined that the project contractor
was the same one that handled CC-A and questioned the accuracy of the
"as built" drawings. Staff was directed to prepare a report
regarding the $100,000 extra costs, building of curb structures, and
why the manhole covers costing $15,000 were added on. It was agreed
that this item will be deferred to the next regular meeting.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION
A. REQUEST FROM DOLLY LEONG FOR CONSIDERATION OF TRACT MAP NO.
51544, 8445-8463 MISSION DRIVE
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City Manager Tripepi explained that Ms. Leong requested final
approval last week and that there was concern about the buildings on
her property being demolished in time for tonight's meeting. Her
property was inspected this afternoon, all buildings have been
demolished, one sewer needs to be capped, and two septic tanks filled
pursuant to the conditions set for approval of the tract map. City
Manager Tripepi recommended that the City Council grant final
approval of the tract map and that the City Engineer be authorized to
sign the map upon completion of those items.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ
that the Council approve Tract Map 51544 upon completion of capping
one sewer and filling two septic tanks. Vote resulted:
Aye: Clark, Taylor, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
VI. STATUS REPORTS - NONE
VII.MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL
1. Requested that the 4/10 work week be on the Agenda of
the next regular meeting.
VIII.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
A. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar,
a meeting on June 29th of the Water
Monte Community Center, 7:00 p.m.,
IX. CLOSED SESSION - PERSONNEL
Rosemead announced that there is
District standby charge at E1
to oppose recycled water.
A. The City Council convened in a Closed Session, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957, for purposes of considering
a PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT for the position of City
Clerk.
B. The Council reconvened in an Open Session at 9:50 p.m.
C. City Attorney Kress explained that during the Closed
session a decision was made by unanimous vote of the
Council to appoint Nancy Valderrama as City Clerk with the
understanding that she will continue certain specified
secretarial duties with a salary of $3500 a month. The
Council confirmed this action in the Open Session.
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. The next regular meeting is
scheduled for July 12, 1994, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
City Clerk
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