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CC – Approval of Minutes 06-09-98 NO: 71,C( UNTIL AL „ _ :_ ,.( THE .3 TAD CI / CC jl.11,u!L MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL JUNE 9, 1998 The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Bruesch at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by The Invocation was delivered by ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmembers Clark, Imperial, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez, and Mayor Bruesch Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 26, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING Councilmember Taylor requested that the Minutes of the May 26, 1998 meeting be deferred to include in the Minutes the summary of proposed costs from item CC-D Selection of Consultant for Community Development Block Grant Services and Home Program Services, May 26, 1998 meeting, or to do verbatim minutes of that section in order to clarify his concerns of the cost differences between the two proposals. There being no objection, the Mayor deferred the Minutes to the next meeting. PRESENTATIONS: None 1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE -None II. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 98-22 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 98-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $706,326.89 NUMBERED 23406 THROUGH 23414, AND 23676. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-22. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC 06-09-98 Page*1 B.1 RESOLUTION NO. 98-1S - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING IT TO OBTAIN STATE SUMMARY CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, LICENSING OR CERTIFICATION PURPOSES B.2 RESOLUTION NO. 98-19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS Councilmember Taylor stated that he is in favor of this item, however, he requested clarification in that should an employee/volunteer request a copy of their own background information, that person has to furnish their fingerprints. Mayor Bruesch responded that that is done to ensure confidentiality. Councilmember Taylor asked about a person not having fingerprints on file. Councilmember Imperial stated that utilization of this policy is a good start. Councilmember Taylor stated that it is ironic that a person has to submit fingerprints to obtain their own background information and in most cases, that person will not have fingerprints on file. Lt. Heller, Temple Station, explained that a record is generated when an individual is arrested, or from State licensing/certification requirements and without fingerprints, there will not be a record. Lt. Heller continued that fingerprints are required from the person requesting their background information to ensure that that is the person on record and not somebody else requesting that record. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR that the Council adopt Resolutions 98-I8 and 98-19, and adopt Exhibits A-C. 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 (Items CC-C and CC-D were removed for discussion purposes) CC-A ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT- STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON VALLEY BOULEVARD CC-B APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS STAND PERMITS CC-E AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND UNITED STATED CONFERENCE OF MAYORS 66TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, JUNE 19-23, 1998 - RENO, NEVADA MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote resulted: CC 06-09-98 Page 82 Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-C SELECTION OF CONSULTANT FOR CDBG ADMINISTRATION Councilman Taylor asked if USE had been contacted regarding the recalculated cost analysis of this staff report. Jeff Stewart, Director of Administrative Services, responded that USE was contacted initially, however, they were not for the final staff report. Councilmember Taylor stated that the proposal has been rewritten and recalculated and is totally reversed from the prior staff report, all done without USE being consulted. Frank Tripepi, City Manager, suggested that the Council extend Willdan's contract for another 30 days and defer this item to allow USE representatives to be present at the next meeting. Councilman Taylor that at the previous meeting USE's total cost for the year was $162,000 for 98/99 as compared to Willdan's $222,000 and the following year's costs were proportionate with the next year with USE at $167,000 and Willdan at $231,000. Councilman Taylor stated that the recalculated staff report has raised USE from $162,000 to $317,000, which is $100,000 over Willdan's cost and that is unfair to USE as they have not been informed of these changes nor have they had a chance to comment on those changes. Mr. Tripepi stated that USE will be invited to attend the next meeting and reminded Council that this is a professional service item which does not require having to accept the low bidder. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that the Council extend Willdan's contract for another 30 days and to have USE representatives present at the next Council meeting. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: . None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-D AB 2368 (IIERTZBERG) - LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES COMMISSION- OPPOSE Councilmember Clark urged Council to oppose this bill as it just sets up another layer of government called the Local Government Services Commission which would look at consolidating elements of local government. Ms. Clark stated that there is another bill pending (AB 2007) that is very similar and would provide funding of$2 million to AB 2368 for local streamlining and efficiency studies. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that the Council oppose AB 2368 (Hertzberg) and authorize the Mayor to sent the appropriate correspondence. Vote resulted: cc 06-09-98 Page el Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilmember Clark requested that the Council consider an urgency item not on the agenda, AB 2007 (Torlakson). It was decided to discuss this item later on the agenda. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION A. DUES REQUEST FROM SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Councilmember Taylor stated that he objects to the dues being raised by 40% without an adequate explanation. Mayor Bruesch responded that the San Gabriel Valley COG is involved possibly in three litigation procedures: Prop A money; Transportation Act funds; and the development of a transportation plan, i.e. the Alameda Corridor. Mayor Bruesch explained that some of the dues increase is due to SGVCOG retaining a lobbyist in Washington, D.C. to represent this area and as a result the San Gabriel Valley has, for the first time, has received a fair share of the Surface Transportation Act money. Councilman Imperial stated that he is against the increase in dues. Councilmember Clark asked if the Council takes no action would the increase be in effect anyway and is this request just an endorsement of that increase. Ms. Clark asked if member cities have to agree to this and does the Council have to state that they are in favor of the increase. Ms. Clark added that COG is doing a good job. Councilman Taylor asked how the approximately $118,000 increase would be spent. Mayor Bruesch responded that the major cost is having the lobbyist in Washington, D.C. pressing the SGVCOG cities case for transportation funds. Frank Tripepi, City Manager, suggested that a letter be sent to William Kelly, President of San Gabriel Valley City Managers' Association stating the Council's opposition to the dues increase and he, in turn, can inform the Executive Committee of COG of Council's decision. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the City Manager send a letter to the President of the San Gabriel Valley City Managers' Association stating the Councils opposition to the dues increase of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Imperial No: None Abstain: Bruesch Absent: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC 06-09-98 Page 44 V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None A. REQUEST TO AMEND AGENDA TO INCLUDE URGENCY ITEM AB 2007 (TORLAKSON) - OPPOSE MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK that the Council approve amending the agenda to include urgency item AB 2007 (Torlakson). Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. AB 2007 (TORLAKSON) - OPPOSE Councilmember Clark requested that the Council oppose this bill based on the fact that the State took $2.5 billion from local government in 1992 and cities have not received any of it back and now the State wants to set up another layer of government and spend $2 million for studies. Ms. Clark explained that this bill would basically fund AB 2368 (Hertzberg), the bill that the Council just opposed. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Council oppose AB 2007. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. VI. STATUS REPORTS -None VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR Request an update on the Lorica Street project. 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 8:30 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 1998, at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: City Clerk MAYOR CC 06-09-98 Page 45