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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL_
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 24, 1998
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Imperial at 8:11
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 Pro Tem Bruesch
The Invocation was delivered by Councilmember Clark
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch, and
Mayor Imperial
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 24, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 24, 1998, be approved as
submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Bruesch
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilmember Taylor inquired about the status of his request of the City of Pasadena's
Old Town redevelopment area portion of the budget.
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, responded that that item will be forthcoming as soon as it is
received.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
1. SELECTION OF MAYOR
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, opened the nominations for the office of Mayor for the City
of Rosemead.
Councilmember Clark placed the name of Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch in nomination for
Mayor. Councilmember Vasquez moved that the nominations be closed and Mr. Bruesch be
appointed to serve as mayor for the upcoming year. A unanimous vote resulted.
2. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Councilmember Imperial placed the name of Councilmember Vasquez in nomination for
Mayor Pro Tern. Motion seconded by Councilmember Taylor. A unanimous vote resulted.
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PRESENTATIONS:
Richard Helgeson, Colonel in the Army Reserves, was present to accept the proclamation
declaring March as Selective Service Registration Awareness Month. Colonel Helgeson stated
that he is the Commander of the Southern California Selective Service System and Deputy State
Director for the Selective Service System and explained the importance of registration and the
ramifications that would affect young men should they not register with the Selective Service
System. Colonel Helgeson thanked the Council for their support.
Outgoing Mayor Imperial received recognition for his past year as Mayor for the City of
Rosemead from the following:
Josh Cantor representing Congressman Matthew Martinez; Ted Liu representing Senator
Hilda Solis; Jim Smith representing Assemblymember Diane Martinez; Carol Mahoney, Helen
Archer and John Rushing representing the El Monte Union High School District; Melissa
Okamura representing the Rosemead Elementary School District; Captain Mark Deliva
representing the L.A. County Fire Department; Captain Jon Engebretson representing the L.A.
County Sheriffs Department; Mary Jo Maxwell, Helen Archer and Helen Romero-Shaw
representing the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce;Helen Romero-Shaw representing Southern
California Gas Company; Vanessa Gray representing the West San Gabriel Valley
Consortium/Career Partners;Roberta Trujillo representing West San Gabriel Valley Family
Counseling; and Anthony Robles representing the Rosemead Boys and Girls Club.
Councilmember Imperial thanked everyone and expressed his appreciation for their
support.
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of the public hearing was presented by
the City Attorney.
A. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME ALLOCATION
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, presented the staff report.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for those wishing to speak on this item.
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Imperial stated that he has questions regarding this program and
requested that this item be deferred to the next meeting. There being no objection, the Mayor
deferred the meeting to April 14, 1998.
Mayor Bruesch commended staff on the success of this program.
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 98-06 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$1,235,228.46 NUMBERED 22613 THROUGH 22889
Councilmember Taylor requested backup information on Check No. 22828, Traffic
Operations, Inc., for $26615.81, regarding the traffic signs and markings and the reason for the
large check amount this month.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-06. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Imperial, Clark
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 98-07- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION
BY THE SAN BERNARDINO ASSOCIATED COMMUNITIES
FINANCING AUTHORITY TO BENEFIT INGLESIDE HOSPITAL AND
RELATED FACILITIES
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that the City adopt Resolution No. 98-07. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial, Clark
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilmember Taylor stated for the record that he voted No and explained that the
Federal government requires the health care organization to obtain City approval to authorize the
sale of$50 million in tax-exempt bonds necessary to purchase the facility, and objects to this
transpiring without the City's knowledge of what is in those notes and type of financing being
arranged.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 98-08-A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CONSENTING TO TIIE
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PORTION OF RAMONA BOULEVARD
OVER RUBIO WASH AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
IMPERIAL that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-08. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Imperial, Clark
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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D. RESOLUTION NO. 98-09-A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD OPPOSING PROPOSITION 224, THE
"GOVERNMENT COST SAVINGS AND TAXPAYER PROTECTION
AMENDMENT"
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-09. Before vote could result, more
discussion ensued. Councilmember Taylor requested that the words "increasingly irrelevant" be
deleted from the last "Whereas" of the resolution. Councilmember Clark stated for the record
that she is outraged at the way titles are worded for these propositions, with "buzz" words
selected intentionally to influence voters. There being no further discussion, vote ensued:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Imperial, Taylor
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE 1998 ANNUAL PLANNING CONFERENCE, PALM
SPRINGS, APRIL 16-18, 1998
CC-B REQUEST FROM WE-TIP TO PLACE PROGRAM AD FOR 25TH
ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL CONFERENCE, APRIL 30-MAY I, 1998
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 39TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA
CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION SEMINAR, PALM SPRINGS, MAY
14-17, 1998
CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY BY
HERMAN MILLER
CC-E REQUEST FROM THE MEXICAN AMERICAN STUDENT
ORGANIZATION (M.A.S.O.) AND THE ASSOCIATION OF LATIN
AMERICAN STUDENTS (A.L.A.S.)
CC-F APPROVAL OF THE CARNIVAL AGREEMENT FOR THE 1998 4TH OF
JULY/CITY ANNIVERSARY AGREEMENT
CC-G AWARD OF BID - BUS SHELTER MAINTENANCE
CC-H RELEASE OF BONDS - TRACT 52106 - 3413-3421 BARTLETT AVENUE
CC-I APPROVAL OF YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN TO MEET
ROSEMEAD'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT GOAL (YEG)- ROSEMEAD
PARK, GARVEY PARK AND GARVEY AVENUE RECREATION
FACILITIES
CC-J OPPOSITION TO CURRENT LEGISLATION SEEKING TO REPEAL
STATE MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE FEES
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, requested that item CC-E be pulled and tabled as that
organization cancelled their function.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
IMPERIAL that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar with the deletion of Item CC-E, be
approved. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Imperial, Clark
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
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
Councilmember Taylor requested an update on Lorica Street as it is still flooding.
Ken Rukavina, City Engineer, responded that the Lorica Street project is currently in the
design phase and will be presented for Council approval in the near future. Mr. Rukavina
continued that they are also in the process of obtaining storm drain approvals from Los Angeles
County Flood Control District for that project.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
Minnie Mikata, a resident of the unincorporated area, stated that she had called
Congressman Martinez's office to complain about the jet noises flying over the area from LAX
and was directed to call City Hall.
Councilmember Imperial stated he received a request to attend a meeting that will be held
at Monterey Park City Hall on Monday to discuss the noise issue.
Helen Gunther, 3654 Dubonnet, Rosemead, stated that the grass on the parkways and on
various properties along Walnut Grove Avenue by the California Christian Home are overgrown
and that she sighted a dead possum.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50
p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 1998, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
City Clerk MAYOR
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