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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL DATE
AUGUST 13, 1991 By
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City council was called to
order by Mayor Imperial at 8:06 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Taylor.
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Charlie Corum of the Olive
Branch Outreach.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen Bruesch, Tayllor, Mayor Pro Tem Clark, and
Mayor Imperial '
Absent: Councilman McDonald - Excused
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 20, 1991 - ADJOURNED MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the
Minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of June 20, 1991, be approved as
submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark
No: None
Absent: McDonald
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 9, 1991 - REGULAR MEETING
Approval of these Minutes was deferred to the next regular
meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 23, 1991 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK, SECOND BY MAYOR IMPERIAL that the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 23, 1991, be approved as
submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Imperial, Clark
No:' None
Absent: McDonald
Abstain: Bruesch, Taylor
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Bruesch abstained his vote since he had not been
present at the meeting.
PRESENTATIONS: - None
Mayor Imperial recognized Peter Lyons, the new Director of
Planning and Pomona City Councilmember Nell Soto.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
A. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, suggested that recyclables be
collected monthly instead of weekly.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of public
hearings was presented by the City Attorney.
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A. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING
COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM EVERLAND, INC.
FOR EXTENSIONS OF PARCEL MAP NO. 20372 AND PARCEL MAP NO.
20373 FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 3114 AND 3120 BURTON AVENUE
(CONTINUED FROM JULY 23, 1991)
The public hearing remained open
Applicant Tom Lee, 930 Hampton Rd., Arcadia, was present to answer
any questions.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR IMPERIAL that the
Council approve the request for a one-year extension with monthly
written reports from staff regarding property maintenance and
satisfactory construction progress; and that during the extension
period the applicant agrees to maintain the property in its current
condition as per photographs presented this night. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark
No: None
Absent: McDonald
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 91-1
WHICH PROPOSES ADOPTION OF A NEW HOUSING ELEMENT FOR THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, had this confused with the
housing question being on the November ballot.
Councilman Taylor explained that this had nothing to do with the
ballot issue and only concerned the general plan. Mr. Taylor
requested this item be continued to the next meeting.
There being no objection, the hearing was continued to August 27,
1991 at 8:00 p.m. in this room.
III.LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 91-44 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS FY 1990-91
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $565,924.49
NUMBERED 37564, 37571-37572,37589-37593 AND 34037-34108
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK that
Resolution No. 91-44 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark
No: None
Absent: McDonald
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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B. RESOLUTION NO. 91-45 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS FY 1991-92
The'following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$600,174.52 NUMBERED 37554-37563, 37565-37570, 37573-37588,
37594-37597 AND 34112 THROUGH 34222
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK that
Resolution No. 91-45 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark
No: None
Absent: McDonald
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 91-46 - SUPPORTING THE RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT
(RTD) TROLLEY BUS SYSTEM
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF CONVERTING PUBLIC TRANSIT BUSES TO
NON-POLLUTING, ZERO EMISSION ELECTRIC TROLLEY BUSES BY THE
YEAR 2010
Councilmember Nell Soto, representing the RTD, asked the Council
for approval and endorsement of this concept. Ms. Soto stressed that
if the City did not want the trolley in Rosemead it would not get it.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark verified that the City would not have to
contribute any funds unless it wanted to.
Councilman Bruesch expressed agreement with the concept as methods
for meeting the AQMD requirements.
Councilman Taylor stated that he would vote "NO" at this point
until alternatives are available as this becomes a fixed-cost,
fixed-form of transportation and noted that there are numerous forms
of mass transit available at this time.
Ms. Soto stressed that if the City did not want to participate it
would not be mandated to do so.
Mayor Imperial requested that the second to the last paragraph of
the resolution be amended to read " ...the City of Rosemead supports
the concept of electrification of bus lines but not in the City of
Rosemead."
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR IMPERIAL that
Resolution No. 91-46 be adopted as amended. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Imperial, Clark
No: Taylor
Absent: McDonald
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor stated that he supported the recommendation but
was opposed to the overall concept until it was more refined.
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IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-C and CC-E REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION)
CC-A ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR ASPHALT CONCRETE OVERLAY ON VARIOUS
CITY STREET - 1990-91
CC-B AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CALIFORNIA WATER RESOURCES
ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN SAN DIEGO, AUGUST 22-23,
1991
CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM FILED AGAINST THE CITY BY
KASHA BIENKOWSKA
CC-F AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES 11th
ANNUAL FALL SEMINAR IN DANA POINT, SEPTEMBER 27-29, 1991
CC-G INSTALLATION OF WARNING SIGNS AT INTERSECTION OF MISSION
DRIVE AND NEWBY AVENUE
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the
foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark
No: None
Absent: McDonald
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA ANNUAL
CONFERENCE IN SAN FRANCISCO, OCTOBER 13-16, 1991
Mayor Imperial reminded the Council of its resolution opposing
attendance at this League meeting if it were held in San Francisco.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark stated she had supported the resolution but
that important issues would be discussed at this meeting and
Rosemead's attendance was imperative in regard to the landfill
litigation.
Councilman Bruesch concurred with Mrs. Clark that attendance was
imperative, adding the importance of the issue of regional government.
Mayor Imperial stated he would not attend this particular
conference under any circumstances.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the
council authorize attendance at the 93rd Annual League of California
Cities Conference by members of the Council, the City Manager, and
staff members as approved by the City Manager. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Bruesch, Taylor, Clark
No:
Imperial
Absent:
McDonald
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-E AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT A
LATE CLAIM FILED AGAINST THE CITY BY WAWANESA MUTUAL
Councilman Taylor requested this item deferred to the next meeting
for more information.
There being no objection, this was so ordered.
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V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION
A. BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE
Mayor Imperial requested this on the agenda to be used for
registration and regulation purposes only. Mr. Imperial cited
problems with unscrupulous vendors and business practices and was
concerned with serving the people and protecting their rights.
Councilman Bruesch suggested that existing ordinances regarding
vendors and peddlers be strengthened along with occupancy permits and
also requested periodic updating of the business inventory taken last
year.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
this ordinance not be considered at this time. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark
No: Imperial
Absent: McDonald
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. AB 3 (Brown) - REGIONAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the
Council oppose AB 3 (Brown) and authorize the Mayor to forward the
appropriate correspondence. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark
No: None
Absent: McDonald
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
1. Asked staff for a report regarding Mary Redd's denial
for housing assistance.
2. Reported an incident at the In-n-Out Burger and
requested the following to be verbatim:
TAYLOR: Another item that I had, Mr. Mayor. I had a little
difficulty with a member of the Sheriff's Department on August the
2nd, a week ago Friday, up at the In-n-Out Burger on Rosemead
Boulevard and I would ask that we get a written report back involving
the three officers and I believe there was a woman ride-along with the
sergeant that was there that night. I'm not happy with the attitude
of the particular deputy. My son was pulling into the Burger King
restaurant there and he was given a citation which whether he deserved
it or not that will be evaluated but when I was...he asked me to come
up there and the...I walked over to the deputy's car and the comment
was he said first off do you have any questions and I said no. And
then as I stood by the car there and his comment came back to me
directly. He said in general terms that I don't want to have any
attitude problem with you. And basically I hadn't discussed anything
with him. So, due to that approach that he handled I had received
complaints in the past about the deputies at In-n-Out Burger. So,
there was a sergeant involved. And that's basically it was as my son
was in line ordering the hamburgers this particular deputy came over
to the car and ordered him out of his Toyota pickup truck and he told
his girlfriend to drive the truck and he had asked the officer
basically what had happened, what was wrong. And he said come around
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TAYLOR CONTINUES: the other side of the hamburger stand there and
when he did go around at that time he told his partner there to pat
him down as far as search him and I would like written comments back
from the sergeant who was evidently called back for whatever reason.
Evidently the deputies notified him for some reason. But because of
that attitude of the one particular deputy I'm a little bit concerned
about because I had received these other complaints and along with
this item I'd like staff to go back and research the City Council
minutes and bring back, verbatim... right after the election, Mr. Joe
Vasquez, who's on the Rosemead School Board, his son was treated in a
similar manner also. Now, if they have problems with the gang members
and the graffiti and other problems when certain deputies are
agitating and I use the word agitating because I believe that's what
it is. There were some other comments that were made that night and
that will be brought out also between the deputy and... I'd just like
to have that brought back to this Council for review and we'll discuss
it at that time.
IMPERIAL: I'd also to add to Mr. Taylor's request. I was requested
to get involved in an incident at In-n-Out Burger also. It was the
son of Mr. George Huang. This is presently being worked on with an
attorney in E1 Monte. I could give you that name. But I would just
like to know if the officer in charge who was also a sergeant is the
same person that you're talking about in these incidents.
TAYLOR: Mr. Mayor. My problem wasn't with the sergeant. It was with
the deputy. But when the sergeant approached me he simply walked up
and said I understand there's a problem down here. So, I don't know
what he was told but whatever it is I just want it brought it out and
into the record to get this straight because occasionally we have
these problems where this intimidation goes on and I do resent it.
There are some times it's definitely called for. But all we can do is
find out what is going on and I just want to put a stop to it if this
is happening.
IMPERIAL: I would also like to know if we still are getting team
concept in Rosemead because I don't recognize any of the deputies. I
see our cars, our Rosemead cars, rolling up and down Garvey Boulevard
in the E1 Monte area so let's ask that question.
TAYLOR: Mr. Mayor. I'd like my comments in the Minutes, verbatim, so
we can find out and keep track of this in the future who this
particular deputy was. I had some incidents in the past which you're
all well aware of and the deputies at that time that were charged with
some serious offenses because the complaint was filed, I got
subpoenaed a couple years later to go back to this same deputy that
was at that time there some assaults that were committed and I got
subpoenaed back as a witness against this deputy because he had done
it again and this is the only way we're going to find out who these
deputies are. There's a lot of good deputies out there. The majority
of them are. But when they start harassing people and like I say if
they're doing it to what I think are or are who I know are the
reasonable kids and my son and my neighbors across the street. It's
happened on four or five occasions of kids that I know personally and
it just so happens that I got called to this one a week ago Friday
night. Most of the time you hear about it later like Mr. Vasquez here
at the City Council meeting.
IMPERIAL: Is that all, Mr. Taylor?
TAYLOR: Yes, Mr. Mayor.
IMPERIAL: I would like to point out at this time now that the City
Manager has been directed to do this and find out what he can and get
it back to us by the next meeting. By no means is this an indictment
as far as I'm concerned of one of the finest departments in the
Country, the County Sheriff's Department. If they've got problems
we'll look into it. We'll do what we can to resolve it but it's a
fine department under a lot of pressure because of the Rodney King
incident. And I just want to point out like Mr. Taylor did that we've
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IMPERIAL CONTINUES: got some fine people working out there and I'm
proud of them.
END VERBATIM DIALOGUE
C. COUNCIL)AN BRUESCH
1. Requested increased Sheriff patrols around Zapopan Park.
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. The next regular meeting is
scheduled for August 27, 1991, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
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