CC - 06-23-92APPROVED
Ci'1'Y OF ROSrMEAD
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DATE
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL BY
JUNE 23, 1992
The Regular Meeting of the,Rosemead City Council was called to
order by Mayor Clark at 8:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman McDonald.
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Dennis Alexander of the
Church of the Nazarene.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen McDonald, Taylor, Vasquez, and Mayor Clark
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch - Excused
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 9, 1992 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 9, 1992, be approved as
submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Taylor, Clark, Vasquez
No: None
Absent: Bruesch
Abstain: McDonald
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
. - None
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
A. PRESENTATION BY RTD REGARDING ELECTRIC TROLLEY BUSES
This item was deferred until August, 1992.
B. Leonard Semkowicz, 8632 E. Mission Drive, was upset with the
business practices of the U-Haul Trailer Rental.
C.' Holly Knapp, 8367 E. Whitmore Street, reported on the parade
status; presented the City with donations totalling $450 and earmarked
for T-Shirts; announced that City Treasurer Hugh Foutz will be the
parade's grand marshal; and thanked members of staff and the
volunteers for all their assistance.
D. Dolly Leong, 9554 Ralph Street, again requested Council to
contact surrounding cities regarding their Rehab practices including
how electric meters are removed from occupied single family dwellings,
how proper notice is given to the owners or occupants, meetings with
owners of tenant-occupied properties, and the procedures for property
defects. Ms. Leong requested a copy of the study when completed.
Members of the City Council discussed and reaffirmed their policy
of having Oral Communications from the Audience at the beginning and
the end of the meeting.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
III.LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 - CLAIMS 6 DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $424,516.57
NUMBERED 2743 THROUGH 2891
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MOTION BY COUNCILMAN MCDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ.that
Resolution No. 92-28 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Bruesch
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 92-29 - ADOPTING 1992-93 CITY BUDGET
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMITATION FOR THE 1992-93 FISCAL
YEAR AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR 1992-93, MAKING
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE AMOUNTS BUDGETED
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that
Resolution No. 92-29 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: Taylor
Absent: Bruesch
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, explained the city had balanced
its budget and would have to wait and see what cuts were made in city
revenues by the State in an effort to balance its budget, at which
time the Council would consider alternative including services cuts or
revenue increases.
Councilman Taylor stated his no vote was because of the mandatory
taxes that are collected by the federal government and paid out to the
cities; that these programs will need to be examined and there are
several items in the budget that he could not vote for. Mr. Taylor
asked the City Manager to provide a summary at the budget session for
the next fiscal year showing the actual expenses caused by federal or
state mandated programs over the past five years. Mr. Taylor stated
that this was not against staff or.what they had proposed.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 92-30 - SUPPORTING LOS ANGELES COORDINATED
PARATRANSIT PLAN
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD IN
SUPPORT OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COORDINATED PARATRANSIT
PLAN
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that
Resolution No. 92-30 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: Taylor
Absent: Bruesch
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor was concerned with the fee structure for these
services. Mr. Taylor stated his objection to this program was that
Rosemead already has a fixed-route system that is handicap-available
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D. ORDINANCE NO. 703 - PROHIBITING SMOKING IN ALL CITY.OF
ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS - ADOPT
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for
adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 703
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
PROHIBITING SMOKING IN ALL CITY OF ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL
BUILDINGS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD that
ordinance No. 703 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Bruesch
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
E. ORDINANCE NO. 704 - ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR FILMING AND VIDEO TAPING - ADOPT
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for
adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 704
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR
FILMING AND VIDEO TAPING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN,McDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that
Ordinance No. 704 be adopted. Vote resulted:,
Yes: Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Bruesch
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-B, CC-C, CC-G, CC-I, CC-J, CC-K AND CC-L
REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION)
CC-A RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR 44th HANDYMAN BID
PACKAGE TO LaVERNE CONSTRUCTION FOR $18,850.00
CC-D ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR SENIOR CITIZEN LUNCH
PROGRAM TO CANTEEN CORP. FOR $2.078 PER MEAL
CC-E AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM FILED AGAINST THE CITY BY
GUSTAVO PALACIOS
CC-F REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT CORNER OF HELMAN AND ECKHART
AVENUES
CC-H REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 9001 ROSEMEAD PLACE
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that
the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Bruesch
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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CC-B RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR DEFERRED LOAN AT
8946 EMERSON PLACE
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that
the Council receive and file all bids by the City Clerk; accept and
award to Superior construction, low bidder, for a contract amount of
$23,520.00; authorize staff to enter into contract with the owners and
contractor; and reject all other bids. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: Taylor
Absent: Bruesch
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor stated he "was not voting against the
applicant but was,opposed to the hundreds of thousands of dollars that
must be set aside to guarantee these loans whereas the money could be
put out to use rather than put in for security deposits on these
loans."
CC-C EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
This item was,deferred for information from the San Gabriel
Humane Society regarding fees and services and comparison with the
services and fees charged by Animal Control.
CC-G APPROVAL OF PRIVATE DANCE LICENSE FOR IVY DANCE STUDIO,
3001 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE
Councilman Taylor expressed concerns with the hours of operation
and considered this to be a dance club rather than a dance studio.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that
the Council grant a private dance license to Ivy Dance Studio for a
temporary period of three months. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: Taylor
Absent: Bruesch
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-I AUTHORIZATION TO DENY REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT'2743 AND
2749 WILLARD AVENUE
Councilman Taylor was concerned that staff's recommendation did
not agree with the recommendation of the Traffic Commission.
James Troyer, Administrative Aide, explained that the Traffic
Commission made its recommendation against the recommendation of
staff.
MOTION BY MAYOR CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the
Council approve the installation of red curb on the northside of
Willard Avenue at this location as recommended by the Traffic
Commission. Vote resulted:
Yes: Taylor, Clark, Vasquez
No: McDonald
Absent: Bruesch
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-J SELECTION OF CONSULTANT FOR CDBG ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES
Councilman Taylor was concerned with the discrepancy in the
amounts bid by the companies and asked for LDM's phone number.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMAN MCDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that
the Council select Willdan Associates as the City's consultant for
CDBG administrative services and authorize the Mayor to sign the
agreements. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No:
None
Absent:
Bruesch
Abstain:
Taylor
The Mayor declared said motion duly 'carried and so ordered.
CC-K EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH MARIPOSA LANDSCAPE FOR
LANDSCAPING SERVICES
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, asked much it would cost to
maintain the new medians in Garvey Avenue. Mr. Nunez also asked about
crosswalks on Garvey Avenue.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that
the Council approve the extension of agreement for one year and
authorize its execution by the Mayor. Vote resulted:
Yes: Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Bruesch
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-L REQUEST FROM ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR USE OF
ROSEMEAD PARK FOR CIRCUS VARGAS
Councilman Taylor noted that the circus had requested an
additional day for the run, making a total of six days of operation.
Mr. Taylor-also requested that the agreement include the cost of
additional sheriff personnel to be paid for by the Circus.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that
the Council approve this'concept and return an agreement to the next
meeting. Vote resulted:
Yes: Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: Bruesch
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor requested staff to include a report from the
City of Duarte regarding any problems they had had with the circus and
include this with the contract at the next meeting.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION - None
VI. STATUS REPORTS ,
A. AB 2951 (Vasconcellos), CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM ACT OF 1992
AND SCA 4 (Keene), PUBLIC FINANCE OF CAMPAIGNS
No action was required on this item.
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A.
McDONALD
1. Asked that staff be directed to put together a study for
utility tax implementation for the City of Rosemead for $.01 per
hundred and compare this to surrounding cities.
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VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
A. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, commented on Mr. Tripepi's
earlier remarks regarding the state budget crisis.
Mayor Clark requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Paul
Mata, who had moved to Idaho, and passed away on Friday. Mr. Mata had
been active in the Rosemead community for many years with his singers
and dancers.
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the
meeting was adjourned in memory of Mr. Mata at 9:32 p.m. The next
regular meeting is scheduled for July 14, 1992, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
QVIXXct c/ 222a.i4,e-t c6g- i
Ci, Clerk MAYOR
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