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CITY OF ROSERIEAD
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DATE
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL RY
FEBRUARY 23, 1993
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to
order by Mayor Clark at 8:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Vasquez.
The Invocation was delivered by City Treasurer Foutz.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen McDonald, Taylor, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tem
Bruesch, and Mayor Clark
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 9, 1993 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN MCDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 9, 1993, be approved as
submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS:
Certificates were presented by the Council to the visiting
Engineers from Rosemead's Sister City in Zapopan, Mexico.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
A. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, asked about the City's
liability when a broken fire hydrant is not replaced, noting that one
has been missing at Pine St. and Garvey Ave. for more than two weeks.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of public
hearings was presented by the City Attorney.
A. A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF A
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REFUSE COLLECTION SURCHARGE TO
MEET STATE MANDATES UNDER AB 939 AND TO DEFER COSTS RELATED
TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP AND DEFENSE COSTS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE CLOSURE OF THE OPERATING INDUSTRIES LANDFILL
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, presented an overview of the
City's financial situation regarding the expenses that are being
incurred by the City to fight the litigation brought by Transportation
Leasing, Inc. for the cleanup of the Operating Industries landfill.
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, questioned the legal fees being
charged to defend the case.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
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RESOLUTION NO. 93-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING A $.76 MONTHLY SURCHARGE ON RESIDENTIAL REFUSE
BILLS AND A 7% SURCHARGE ON COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BILLS
Councilman Taylor asked how long the City would be given to pay
off any judgment and City Attorney Robert Kress responded that that
was unknown at this time.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY 0
Resolution No. 93-11 be adopted at the rate of a
residential and a 7% surcharge on commercial and
sunset clause stating that the surcharge will be
AB 939 mandates have been met and the successful
lawsuit or the year 2000; whichever comes first.
)UNCILMAN TAYLOR that
$.76 surcharge on
industrial and with a
discontinued when the
settlement of the
Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Vasquez, McDonald
No: Clark
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman McDonald pointed out that this may need to be reviewed
in a year.
Mayor Clark asked that the explanation of the lawsuit and the
survey of what surrounding cities are paying for trash pickup be
included in the notification letter that will be sent to the residents
explaining the surcharge.
B. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A TR
DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM) ORDINANCE - INTRODUCE
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Al Rodriguez, City Engineer, presented the staff report and
summary of the proposed ordinance.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for
introduction:
ORDINANCE NO. 729
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ADOPTING TRIP REDUCTION AND TRAVEL DEMAND MEASURES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STATE GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65089 AND
65089.3
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN MCDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that
ordinance No. 729 be introduced on its first reading and that reading
in full be waived. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
III.LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 93-08 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
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RESOLUTION NO. 93-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $358,363.36
NUMBERED 5168 THROUGH 5282
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that
Resolution No. 93-08 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 93-09 - ALLOWING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT
FOR THE RESTROOM FACILITY AT THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY
RECREATION CENTER
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO
THE.RESTROOM FACILITY AT THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY RECREATION
CENTER
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD
that Resolution No. 93-09 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor stated he was in favor of the project but that
City funds should be used.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 93-10 - ALLOWING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT
FOR THE CONCESSION STAND AND RESTROOM FACILITY AT ROSEMEAD
PARR
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO
THE CONCESSION STAND AND RESTROOM FACILITY AT ROSEMEAD PARK
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN MCDONALD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH
that Resolution No. 93-10 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 93-12 - REQUESTING FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NATURAL
GAS UTILIZATION TECHNOLOGIES
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
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RESOLUTION NO. 93-12
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY O,F ROSEMEAD
SUPPORTING A RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION
INVESTMENT IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, was opposed to this expense at
this time.
Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch noted that natural gas is part of the clean
air strategy and verified that these funds would be used for research
and development and not for the search for new natural gas fields.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN MCDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that
Resolution No. 93-12 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-B and CC-F REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION
CC-A ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT
WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AND MARSHALL STREET
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES HOUSING
ELEMENT COMPLIANCE SEMINAR IN MONTEREY, MARCH 12'-13, 1993
CC-D APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE
WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CONSORTIUM TO INCLUDE THE
MONTEBELLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY
CC-E AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE REPLACEMENT COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
FOR THE ROS04EAD SHERIFF'S TEAM
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH that
the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-B AUTHORIZATION TO PLACE FULL PAGE ADVERTISEMENT AND ATTEND
THE 20th ANNUAL WE-TIP CONFERENCE IN ONTARIO, APRIL 16-18,
1993
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, stated this was too much money
for an advertisement.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD.
that the Council authorize the attendance of any Councilmember, a
Community Representative, and staff as designated by the City Manager,
and the placement of a full page advertisement in the program. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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CC-F APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH ROSEMEAD BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB FOR
POSTING AND REMOVAL OF FLAGS ON HOLIDAYS
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, was concerned with the City's
liability if persons under the age of 18 were used to post and remove
flags.
City Attorney Kress stated that the Contract could be amended to
state that no persons under the age of 18 would be allowed to
participate in this project.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD
that the Council approve the agreement as amended between the City of
Rosemead and the Rosemead Boys and Girls Club for the purpose of
posting and removing flags on Garvey Avenue and Valley Boulevard on
certain designated holidays. Vote resulted:
Yes:, Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION
A. LICENSE SUSPENSION HEARING AND RECOMMENDATION FOR CHARMING
KTV, 7940 GARVEY AVENUE, 1106
This item was deferred to the next regular meeting.
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
1. Asked for information on legislation to restrict
'filming at election precincts.
B. MAYOR PRO TEN BRUESCH
~ 1. Asked for an item on the next Agenda expressing
opposition to a proposed Card Club in Monterey Park.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m. The next regular meeting is
scheduled for March 9, 1993 at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
APPROVED:
C' Clerk MAYOR
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