CC - Approval of Minutes - 09-28-99 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Vasquez at
8:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead,
California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Vasquez.
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: -NONE
PRESENTATIONS: NONE
Mayor Vasquez, on behalf of the Council, presented plaques to Jeff Stewart, Director of
Administrative Services, and Peter Lyons, Planning Director, in recognition and appreciation for
their many years of outstanding service to the residents of Rosemead. Both Mr. Stewart and Mr.
Lyons will be leaving the City for positions elsewhere.
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Mary Jo Maxwell,Executive Director, Rosemead Chamber, extended her farewells on
behalf of the Chamber to Mr. Stewart and Mr. Lyons. Ms. Maxwell invited the Council to attend
their Business Luncheon on Wednesday which will explore how to do business with our Chinese
neighbors, sponsored by the Chinese Yellow Pages. Ms. Maxwell announced the 25th Annual
Golf Tournament, which will be held on Monday, October 4, 1999.
Patricia Lopez-Stephens, from Congressman Matthew Martinez' office, announced that
on October 9, 1999, at E.L.A. Community College, Congressman Martinez is sponsoring a free
Sally Mae Workshop for college bound students and their parents on obtaining grants and
financial aid. Ms. Lopez-Stephens:reminded everyone that the Congressman's door is always
open to offer any assistance they can.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of the public hearing was presented by
the City Attorney.
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CITIZEN'S OPTION FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY (COPS) FUNDS
Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report.
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.
Councilman Taylor requested a breakdown of the $60,000 portion for the purchase of a
vehicle and equipment to be used for a commercial vehicle enforcement program.
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Jeff Stewart, Director of Administrative Services, responded that the money would be
used for portable scales, wheel chalks, and a sport utility vehicle to store the equipment in. Mr.
Stewart stated that this will enable the City to deal more effectively with oversized vehicles and
semi trucks and trailers parked in the City.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Council allocate the necessary Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS)Funds from
unappropriated reserves and approve the law enforcement equipment purchase outlined in the
staff report for FY 1999/2000. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IIL LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 99-40 -CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM
OF $482,446.59 NUMBERED 28499 THROUGH 2623.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
BRUESCH, that the Council adopt Resolution No. 99-40. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Bruesch inquired about Check No. 28535, in the amount of$100 to All
Valley Honey&Bee for removal of Bees, and asked where this was located.
Michael Burbank, Director of Parks and Recreation, responded that the bee's were in a
tree by Garvey Pool, which was sealed.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM AGAINST CITY—JOHN L.
KYBORZ
CC-B AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM AGAINST CITY—ELIZABETH
KAILANY BY MARY ACOSTA, PARENT.
CC-C REQUEST FOR LARGE BOTTS DOTS ON TEMPLE CITY
BOULEVARD AT OLNEY STREET
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Council approve the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted:
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Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor requested an accident report for the past three years at the Olney
Street intersection. Mr. Taylor stated that there are 17,000 cars a day using the freeway on-ramp
and that galvanized barriers were installed at Olney Street and at the end.of Loftus Street at the
turn to the freeway entrance. Mr. Taylor stated his concern that by installing the flexible
delineators, it might cause motorists to panic and jump back into the left hand lane.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that the City has received a certificate from
the California Integrated Waste Management Board that recognizes the City for successfully
implementing the programs necessary to achieve the first waste diversion milestone, AB 939.
VI. STATUS REPORTS
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
Stated that at the Walnut Grove off ramp, he observed an 18-wheeler exiting the freeway
in which the driver had difficulty negotiating that turn. The truck then blocked traffic in both
directions on Hellman Avenue. Mr. Bruesch asked if Caltrans can restrict large trucks from
exiting that off ramp due to the tight turning radius. Ken Rukavina, City Engineer, responded
that the Traffic Engineer is investingating that problem with Caltrans.
B. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
Stated that at the last Council meeting he requested and has since received an explanation
of a payment to California Contract Cities for a wine corking fee. Don Wagner, Assistant City
Manager, responded that the wine was donated and was for the Installation Dinner, installing
Mayor Vasquez as President, and since it was not purchased at the hotel, a corkage fee was
charged.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark stated that in the future this type of fee should come from donated
funds rather than tax payers money.
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 8:26
p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 1999, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
City Clerk MAYOR
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