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ADOPTED BY THE
ROSEMEAD
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 10, 1999
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Vasquez at 8:02
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 Taylor
The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Bruesch
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Bruesch, Imperial, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Clark, and
Mayor Vasquez
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 13, 1999-REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN
BRUESCH that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 13, 1999, be approved as corrected.
Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 27, 1999 -REGULAR MEETING
Councilman Taylor requested that these Minutes be deferred to the next meeting to
include his verbatim comments from the conclusion of the discussion of item V.A. FOREIGN
LANGUAGE TRANSLATION COST INCREASE FOR CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT.
PRESENTATIONS: None
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE-None
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of the public hearing was presented by
the City Attorney.
A. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD AND THE ROSEMEAD HOUSING CORPORATION TO
APPROVE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE GARVEY
AVENUE COMMUNITY CENTER AND SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING
COMPLEX. THE PROPOSED COMMUNITY CENTER WILL CONTAIN
APPROXIMATELY 33,000 SQUARE FEET,WHILE THE HOUSING
PROJECT WILL HAVE 72 APARTMENT UNITS
A.1. ORDINANCE NO. 797-APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT-INTRODUCE
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, presented the staff report.
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The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for those in the audience wishing to speak on this
item.
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that the Council introduce Ordinance No. 797, and authorize the Mayor to execute the
development agreement.
Yes: Bruesch, Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Councilman Taylor stated t at he voted No as the security problem at the senior housing
project is still critical, the cost of $ 00,000 per unit is too costly, and the operating budget and
residency requirements for tenants ave not been established yet.
HL LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 99-33 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$308,584.48 NUMBERED 28031 THROUGH 28060
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
IMPERIAL that the Council adopt Resolution No. 99-33. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 99-34 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$199,837.14 NUMBERED 27997 THROUGH 28153
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
IMPERIAL that the Council adopt Resolution No. 99-33. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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C. ORDINANCE NO. 796-APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 99-208,
AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD ZONING MAP DESIGNATION FROM P;
"PARKING" TO R-2 "LIGHT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL" FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3036 JACKSON AVENUE (APN 5286-024-010)
-ADOPT
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 796. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor,Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 99-36-TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AND LORICA
STREET STORM DRAIN/MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN NO.
1556; STORM DRAIN TRANSFER TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR
MAINTENANCE
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Council adopt Resolution No. 99-36 and request the Los Angeles County Board of
Supervisors to accept the transfer of MTD 1556 for operation and maintenance, and authorize the
transfer of conveyance. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 4TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA JOINT
POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY RISK MANAGEMENT
CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 5-6, 1999 -MONTEREY
CC-B RENEWAL OF LIGHTING AGREEMENT- RELIABLE LIGHTING
SERVICE
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES 1999
CONGRESS OF CITIES & EXPOSITION, NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER
4, 1999 - LOS ANGELES
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION -None
POLICY ON PAYMENT OF TRANSLATION COSTS OF CANDIDATES
STATEMENTS IN FUTURE ELECTIONS
Councilman Taylor requested that this item be deferred to a later date as they may be
other solutions of the candidate's being able to obtain foreign language translations without going
through the City's election consultant firm.
VERBATIM DIALOGUE STARTS:
COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL: I want to resolve one problem I think we've got with this City,
even if we want to defer it. And, that the fact that the City pays for any part of anybody's
translation for an election. I really have a problem with that. Now what we're saying in reality is
this, and I want to go on record verbatim as saying this. It's no different than what the unions are
doing today. When they say you're going to give me a portion of your wages so we can put it on
a candidate who is running for office. I might not agree with that candidate, but, they're taking a
portion of my wages to do this. What I'm saying in reality is you've got people that will be
running and if the people don't want them in office, you're still using some of their money, the
taxpayer's dollars to put them in office. I really have a problem with this. I want to go up front
with it. As far as I'm concerned, the City should pay no part of a candidate's expenses, whether it
be translation or what. If that candidate cannot get the money, then he shouldn't run for office.
VERBATIM ENDS.
Councilman Bruesch clarified the situation with the City of Monterey Park as to why they
received their foreign translations back from Martin & Chapman (M& C) at an earlier date than
Rosemead. Mr. Bruesch explained that Montery Park prints their candidate's statements in
Chinese in their sample ballots. Therefore, the statements had to be turned over to M& C for
translation into Chinese, given back to the City for proofing and final approval, then returned to
Martin & Chapman for printing in their sample ballots. Mr. Bruesch stated that Rosemead does
not print Chinese in our sample ballots; therefore, the time constraints were not the same.
However, translated information pamphlets were available in the City Clerk's office.
VI. STATUS REPORTS -None
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$308,584.48 NUMBERED 28031 THROUGH 28060
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
IMPERIAL that the Council adopt Resolution No. 99-33. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
Referring to the Garvey Senior Housing Project, stated that he is the area representative
for SCAG and that they have been discussing how to develop their housing development plan.
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Mr. Bruesch stated that it has taken them 1 1/2 years to obtain figures to formulate into the City's
plan and the City will be allocated 112 affordable housing units. Mr. Bruesch stated that we are
3/4 of the way there now and ahead of other cities in the area. Mr. Bruesch complimented staff
for their farsightedness as to what our future needs will be.
B.. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
Asked if there was any further information on the Caltrans property at Walnut Grove that
was discussed at the last meeting. Mr. Taylor requested information from the City of Bellflower
as to what the project cost them and what they had to do and why. Don Wagner, Assistant City
Manager stated that he will contact that city. Mr. Taylor stated that that information is pertinent
as that City had to widen the off ramp and clean up all the soil along side it.
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, stated that unless that property is needed for a City facility,
there is not a need to purchase it, and that we prefer Caltrans to keep it. Mr. Tripepi stated that
should the City acquire that property, there is no guarantee that Caltrans would approve any type
of off ramp modification, and the question is, can we use that property for a City yard or some
type of maintenance yard.
Councilman Taylor stated that he wants to be sure that the City is not stuck with having to
excavate contaminated dirt from the off ramps should the City purchase that property, in what
seems to be a "quicky" deal.
Councilman Imperial asked what happens to that property if the City does not purchase it.
Mr. Tripepi stated that the Council can determine if a nicely landscaped yard should be put
there, which would get rid of the eyesore it now is. A complete soils history on that property
would have to be done prior to purchase.
Councilman Taylor stated that the property is a reasonable buy for$10,000 for a paved
site, but problems may be encountered while excavating the soil. Mr. Taylor requested that the
report include parcel size and boundaries.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE -None
IX. CLOSED SESSION
The Council recessed to a Closed Session at 8:20 p.m., pursuant to Government Code
§54956.9(a)to discuss Greater Los Angeles Hotel/Motel Association v. City of Rosemead, Los
Angeles Superior Court No. BC 214108 for the following purpose: CONFERENCE WITH
LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION
The Council reconvened at 8:44 p.m.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that the Council met in a Closed Session for the
purposes stated on the Agenda and no action was taken.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at
8:45 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 1999, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
City Clerk MAYOR
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