CC - 09-17-91 - Joint Meeting0
APPROVE
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL DATE
AND
ROSEMEAD PLANNING COMMISSION BY
SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City council was called to
order by Mayor Imperial at 7:05 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 Councilman Taylor.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Commissioners Breen, Lowrey, Vice-Chairman Ortiz, .
Councilmen Bruesch, McDonald, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem
Clark, and Mayor Imperial
Absent: Commissioner Young - Excused
Chairman Mattern - Excused
Mayor Imperial stated that he would request another meeting and
insist that all members attend.
I. DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL AND
PROCEDURES
OF POLICIES AND
This meeting was convened for the purpose of discussing the
goals and aims of the City's leadership.
Members of the Commission noted that they make decisions based
on land use guidelines; support is given to Council direction and
past practice; that a good rapport exists with staff; and that the
Commission acts in their opinion of what is best for the City.
Members of the Council noted that the Commission has
established policies, with some discretion, that must be followed;
asked about decisions that are appealed to the Council; asked if the
Commission saw a need for the use of more tact in dealing with
residents and applicants; stated that the Planning Department and
the Planning Commission work together as a team; that the members of
the Commission and the Council represent the City wherever they go;
expressed appreciation for the hours spent on preparation for the
meetings; stated that the Council should not try to influence the
vote of the Commissioners; asked that when there is a difference of
opinion between the Commission and staff that the problem be
.resolved in private and not at a public meeting; wanted to be sure
that the Commission does not become a rubber stamp for staff or the
Council; noted that Councilmembers' presence and speaking at
commission meetings can be prejudicial to the Commission's
deliberations and legally affect the outcome of decisions; and it
was reiterated that the Council is the policy making body of the
City.
II. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS - None
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
City Council is scheduled for September 24, 1991, at 8:00 p.m. and
the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
October 7, 1991, at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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y Clerk
APPROVED:
ADJ CC 9-17-91
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