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CC - 04-19-88 - Adjourned MeetingAPPROVED CITY OF ROS;:MEAD MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL DAT APRIL 19, 1988 BY- Adjourned Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to The order at 8:10 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: Councilmen Imperial, McDonald, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch, and Mayor Cleveland. Absent: None I. GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION MATTERS A. RESOLUTION NO. 88-20 - RECITING THE FACT OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF APRIL 12, 1988, AND DECLARING THE RESULTS The following resolution was presented to the council for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 88-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE'CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON APRIL 12, 1988, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, asked that the names of the candidates and the results for the top three be entered into the record. These were as follows: Robert Bruesch 1,741 Robert DeCocker 1,615 Louise Edens Jack Clair G.H. "Pat" Cleveland Jay T. Imperial 1,398 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH that Resolution No. 88-20 be adopted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. ADMINISTERING THE OATH OF OFFICE AND ISSUING CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Robert W. Bruesch, Robert DeCocker, and Jay T. Imperial, and presented them with the Certificates of Election. Mayor Cleveland turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch, invited Councilman DeCocker to take his seat on the council, and departed to a standing ovation. C. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION 1. SELECTION OF MAYOR Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, opened nominations for the office of Mayor for the City of Rosemead. Councilman Taylor placed the name of Robert Bruesch in nomination for Mayor. CC 4-19-88 Page #1 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY ALL COUNCILMEN that the nominations be closed and a unanimous vote be cast for Robert Bruesch as Mayor. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN CAST A UNANIMOUS VOTE. The City Manager stated that with the casting of a unanimous vote Mr. Bruesch would now assume the duties of Mayor and congratulated Mayor Bruesch on his selection as Mayor. 2. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Bruesch opened nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Councilman Taylor placed the name of Councilman McDonald in nomination for Mayor Pro Tem. Nominations were closed and a unanimous vote was cast for Mr. McDonald to serve as mayor Pro Tem for the City of Rosemead. Mayor Bruesch expressed his appreciation.to the Council for their confidence in him and also stated that it would be difficult to replace Mr. Cleveland. Mr. Bruesch added that Mr. Cleveland had provided many good precedents for the city that would be continued. Councilman DeCocker concurred with Mayor Bruesch and stated that Pat Cleveland would.-always be "Mr. Rosemead," as far as he was concerned. Mr. DeCocker went on to thank his family, friends, and supporters for their help in his campaign, with special thanks given to his wife, Jean, for her support and encouragement. Councilman Imperial thanked Mr. Cleveland for the years they had served together on the Council and for his contribution to the City. Mr. Imperial thanked his supporters for the trust placed in him to keep Rosemead a good place to live. Pat Cleveland, former Mayor, expressed his pleasure at having been allowed to serve the citizens of Rosemead for the past six years as a Councilman. Mr. Cleveland stated that he looks forward to the progress that will be made by this Council in the years to come. Mayor Bruesch expressed his gratitude and appreciation to his many supporters and the members of his family for their encouragement, with special thanks to his father, Reverend Bruesch, and to his son, Tony Bruesch. Mr. Bruesch also thanked all the candidates for the clean campaigns that had been...run,.and expressed his appreciation to the various members of staff-for their assistance during the election. At this time a five-minute recess was called and the meeting was reconvened accordingly. The City Council meeting was recessed in order to call the Redevelopment Agency meeting to order. The Redevelopment Agency meeting was recessed to the conclusion of the City Council meeting. The City Council meeting was called back to order. II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Mr. Rodriguez, no address given, asked for an explanation of the down-grading that had been done by the City to the zoning of property located on Mission Drive. Mr. Rodriguez was informed that he was speaking of the General Plan and was directed to the Planning Department for a full explanation. CC 4-19-88 Page #2 III.PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE GOVERNING PARKING FOR RESTAURANTS The public hearing was opened and there being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. The following ordinance was presented to the Council for introduction on the first reading: ORDINANCE NO. 621 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESTAURANTS MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM MCDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Ordinance No. 621 be introduced on its first reading. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. IV. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION'NO, 88-21 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 88-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $635,392.78 NUMBERED 00786-00831/21763 THROUGH 21891 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Resolution No. 88-21 be adopted. Before vote could result Councilman Taylor referred to page 20 and asked for an explanation of Warrant No. 21876, $1,600.00 to Southern California Rapid Transit District for transit car cards. Donald J. Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that the expense was for promotional advertising in relation to the City's Shopper Shuttle. - Councilman Taylor stated the opinion that the decision for advertising would not include such locations not strictly limited to the Rosemead area, and that the promotion would be limited to the Dial-a-Ride buses. There being no further discussion the question was called for and UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Bruesch asked that staff prepare a complete report in regard to the locations that these particular advertisements had been placed and present this memo to the Council. Councilman Taylor asked that a complete breakdown as to the number of buses, the period of time the advertisements would appear, and what advertising had been done within the city of Rosemead should be included in this memo. The Mayor so directed. CC 4-19-88 Page #3 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS - CONCRETE REPAIRS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS B. ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT - STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN BARTLETT AVENUE (MISSION AVENUE1600 FEET SOUTH) - J.E.G. CONSTRUCTION MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL VOTE ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. VIII.MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL 1. Requested that the City Attorney look into ordinances regarding skate boards and English only signs by gathering any information available on these subjects and bringing it to the Council. IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE A. Holly Knapp, 8367 E. Whitmore, congratulated the candidates and presented the Mayor with a copy of the tally sheet that had been kept. B. Antoinette Fabela, 3055 N. Prospect, invited the Council to participate in the "Human Race," a marathon being held to assist the latch key program. This will be held in the Rose Bowl on May 7, 1988. CC 4-19-88 Page #4 There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 26, 1988, at 8:00 p.m.