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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 13, 2006
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Taylor
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 Councilmember Imperial. The Invocation was
delivered by Mayor Taylor.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Imperial, Tran, Mayor Pro Tem Nunez
and Mayor Taylor
Absent: None
1. PRESENTATIONS
Rebuilding Together, West San Gabriel Valley Chapter - "April 29`h, 2006 Rebuilding
Day" Rosemead Participants was moved to the June 27, 2006 Council meeting.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
Nisha Varghese, Coalition for Smoke Free Rosemead Park spoke on smoke free parks to
promote healthy lifestyle. No smoking ordinance needed.
Several students requested the Council to support smoke free parks.
Mayor Taylor requested a 5-minute recess to let the students go, but Councilman Tran
wished for the students to stay and for the Council to make a decision now.
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez directed staff to proceed with ordinance to support smoke free
parks.
Mayor Taylor agreed to proceed with the ordinance on smoke free parks in the City.
Mr. Clouet spoke on the city's website regarding posting of future agenda/staff reports,
General Plan updates and draft budget.
Marlene Shinen, 8447 Drayer Lane, So. San Gabriel referenced June 6, 2006 meeting,
disorderly conduct amongst council members and the Wal-Mart incident on May 17,
2006 regarding late night construction .
Lt. Wallace explained incident from Sheriff's standpoint.
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City Attorney explained the city's noise ordinance.
Lanny Aplanalp spoke on graffiti problem in the city and the need for city involvement to
stop the tagging problem.
Mayor Taylor stated that the Sheriff's have made various stakeouts for graffiti and that
the city is trying.
Councilwoman Clark also spoke on incidents of vandalism in the neighborhood.
Cynthia Melendez, 7433 Garvey, Park Monterey Mobilehome Park spoke on the re-
location, distrust the owner of the property and had questions on who will be reviewing
impact report?
City Attorney Wallin stated that the preliminary draft of the re-location plan would be
reviewed by the City Manager, City Attorney, and Planning staff and that the city hired a
re-location specialist from Overland Pacific, David Stabler.
Councilman Imperial commented on separate mobilehome parks.
Brian Lewin spoke in a different language and directed Councilmember Imperial to only
speak in English and in no other language and commented on the city's website.
Todd Kunioka, 8400 Wells Street spoke on the Consent Decree agreement and that he
agreed with it and also regarding poll workers and voter communicating in other
languages.
Caroline Kunioka, 8400 Wells Street commented on the last meeting and topics brought
up at that meeting and regarding the obstruction of the voting process.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Public Hearing to Consider the Imposition of Rubbish Liens
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for anyone wishing to speak for or against this
item.
Dolly Leong, 8455 Mission Drive, questioned lien charges dating back to 1999 and
requested city to delete 3 of her properties from current lien list.
Juan Nunez supported trash liens on delinquencies.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TRAM, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM NUNEZ
to approve Imposition of Rubbish Liens. Vote resulted:
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Yes:
Clark, Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez requested that Item 4-E be pulled and to be brought back at the
June 27, 2006 Agenda.
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-12 - CLAIMS AND DEMAND
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 11, 2005 - Regular Meeting
April 11, 2006 - Regular Meeting
May 9, 2006 - Regular Meeting
C. APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS STAND LOCATIONS
D. LOS ANGELES COUNTY PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION
PROGRAM
F. APPROVAL OF UNDERTAKING AGREEMENT FOR PARCEL
MAP 64210, 9213 MARSHALL STREET
G. EXTENSION OF MARIPOSA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
CONTRACT
H. TREE TRIMMING SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL TO
SEEK BIDS
1. RENEWAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR ZAPOPAN PARK
J. AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE INDEPENDENT CITIES
ASSOCIATION 46T" ANNUAL SEMINAR, JULY 13-16,2006, SAN
DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
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K. AUTHORIZATIO TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES MAYORS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ACADEMY
EXECUTIVE FORUM AND ADVANCED LEADERSHIP
WORKSHOPS, JULY 26-29,2006, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
L. AB 1234 MEETING REPORTS
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM NUNEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TRAN
to approve Items A through L, except for Item E on the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
5. MATTERS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. State and Federal Telecommunications Legislation
City Manager Andy Lazzaretto explained the bills and why the City should
oppose them.
Michael Carney from AT&T spoke on AB 2987 and HR 5252, bills serve to
streamline the franchising process.
Brian Lewin stated that cable company competition was a good thing.
Oliver Chi responded to concerns raised and on the city's concerns with the bills
and recommends to oppose bills as currently written.
Councilwoman Clark spoke on her concern regarding the bills.
Councilman Tran requested that this item be brought back for consideration and
asked when the bills were being heard?
Oliver Chi stated that AB 2987 will be heard in the Senate in the next two weeks.
Mr. Carney responded that the City had time to put in their comments before it
passes.
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Mayor Pro Tern Nunez stated that he also recommends that this item be brought
back.
MOTION BY COUNCILWOMAN CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN
IMPERIAL to approve staff recommendations to oppose AB 2987 and HR 5252.
Yes:
Clark, Imperial, Nunez, Taylor
No:
Tran
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. Citywide User Fee Study
Juan Nunez spoke regarding certain Willdan fees and of a conflict of interest with
the pasted City Manager.
City Manager Lazzaretto explained that the conflict with Willdan had been
removed.
MOTION BY COUNCILWOMAN CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TRAN
to approve staff recommendation and determine what 5 agencies/cities will be chosen to
compare and bring item back at a later meeting. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m. The next regular
meeting is scheduled for June 27, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting traffic
commisson interviews. Regular City Council business will be addressed at 8:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers located at City Hall.
Respectfully submitted:
. "eill 04,r l
City Clerk
APPROVED:
MAYO
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD )
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I, Nina Castruita, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the
minutes from June 13, 2006 were duly and regularly approved and adopted by the
Rosemead City Council on the 10th of October 2006, by the following vote to wit:
Yes: CLARK, IMPERIAL, NUNEZ, TAYLOR, TRAN
No: NONE
Absent: NONE
Abstain: NONE
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Nina Castruita ,
City Clerk