CC - Minutes 02-10-04NOT OFFICIAL UNTI.
APORTED BY THE
ROSEMEAD
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ~~r~ COUNCIL
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 10, 2004
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Vasquez at 8:05 p.m. in
the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Alarc6n.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Frank Contreras of the Open Bible Church.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Alarc6n, Imperial, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Clark, and Mayor
Vasquez
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 9, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK that the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council held on Tuesday, December 9, 2003, be
approved as submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Alarc6n, Clark, Imperial, Taylor, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 13, 2004 - REGULAR MEETING
Councilman Taylor requested that his comments on Page 6 be clarified to read: ...the Sheriffs
cannot patrol every street every minute for 24 hours a flay to catch rraffiti tant'ers. Mr. Taylor further
clarified that the Sheriffs do patrol 24 hours a day.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK that the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council held on Tuesday, January 13, 2004, be
approved as corrected. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Alarc6n, Clark, Imperial, Taylor, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
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The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 27, 2004 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN ALARCON that the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council held on Tuesday, January 27, 2004, be
approved as submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Alarc6n, Clark, Imperial, Taylor, Vasquez
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS: NONE
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, reported that a couch and mattress are out on the curb at
2630 Del Mar. Mr. Nunez stated that someone appears to be living at the donut shop on Garvey Avenue
across from Pine Street, and someone is camping by the wall that separates Burger King from the
Alhambra Wash. Mr. Nunez read a letter he received from Assemblymember Judy Chu regarding Prop.
13 where she states that she believes that there are no serious threats to Prop. 13 in Prop. 56. Mr. Nunez
stated that there may be some problems should the 2/3rds vote requirement currently change to a 55%
super majority.
Councilman Taylor pointed out that property tax bills were going up 10% every year until Prop.
13 was passed.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark stated that she loves Prop. 13 which enabled her to keep her house, one of
the unintended consequences was that it shifted local money to the State which gets subvened back down
to the cities. Mrs. Clark continued that the problem arises when the State is in financial trouble, and
decides not to give the monies back to the cities. Mrs. Clark requested that staff investigate the donut
shop that Mr. Nunez was referring to as she has seen what looks like someone living in there.
Bill Crowe, City Manager, replied that the owner intends to demolish the structure within the next
few days.
Brad Johnson, Planning Director, added that the property owner is looking for an asbestos
consultant to inspect the building prior to pulling the demolition permits.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED REALLOCATION OF
CDBG FUNDS AND CONSOLIDATED PLAN AMENDMENT FOR FY
2003-2004
The City Manager presented the staff report.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against
this item.
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, asked if the funding is permanent, or will the Council
amend the Consolidated Plan every year.
Councilman Taylor replied that the funding fluctuates and the amendment allows for adjustment
of the funding for the Community Development Block Grant yearly, if necessary.
There being no one else wishing to address this item, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the
Council approve the City's proposed Consolidated Plan Amendment and the Reallocation of CDBG funds
for FY 2003-2004, and authorize this as an amendment to the City's Annual Plan. Vote resulted:
Yes: Alarc6n, Clark, Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-04 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $702,314.41
NUMBERED 44004 THROUGH 44186
Councilman Taylor, referring to Check No. 44126 to Honeywell, Inc., in the amount of $3425.25
for building maintenance/Feb-May 04, asked if this is for payment three months in advance, and does the
City pay other contracts in advance?
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Donald Wagner, Assistant City Manager, replied that the City has other contracts that are paid in
advance.
Councilman Taylor stated that he does not agree with the policy of paying in advance for
maintenance services, and directed staff to investigate this matter with a report back to Council.
Mayor Vasquez referring to the Credit Card RecapBankamericard description listing him as an
attendee to the National League of Cities Conference in March, stated that he will not be attending.
Councilman Alarc6n stated that he is also listed and will not be attending this conference.
Mr. Crowe explained that they were both pre-registered in order to receive a discount rate.
However, the City will be refunded.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the
Council adopt Resolution No. 2004-04. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Alarc6n, Clark, Imperial, Taylor, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-05 - APPROVING SUPPLEMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 004-M TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE
MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 07-5358
The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 004-M TO
ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 07-5358
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN ALARCON that the
Council approve Program Supplement Agreement No. 004-M, adopt Resolution 2005-05, and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. Vote resulted:
Yes: Alarc6n, Clark, Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-A ACCEPTANCE OF STREET DEDICATION FOR PARCEL MAP 26026 -
3201 MUSCATEL AVENUE
CC-B CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2004-06 OPPOSING THE CLOSURE OR
RELOCATION OF THE LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the
Council approve the aforementioned items on the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted:
Yes: Alarcon, Clark, Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
Mayor Pro Tem Clark requested that this evening's meeting be adjourned in memory of Ruth
Vreeland, Councilwoman from the City of Monterey. Mrs. Vreeland also served on the Board of the
League of California Cities for 14 years.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m., in
memory of Ruth Vreeland, Councilwoman from the City of Monterey. The next regular meeting will be
held on Tuesday, February 24, 2004, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
City Clerk
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APPROVED:
MAYOR