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CC – Approval of Minutes 05-27-97 • NOT 01:.-:FICIAL N L ADOPTED BY THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MAY 27, 1997 The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Imperial 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 Clark The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Jonathon Wu of the Evergreen Baptist Church ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmembers Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch, and Mayor Imperial Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 22, 1997 -REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUES CH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 22, 1997, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch No: None Absent: None Abstain: Imperial, Taylor The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Imperial stated that he abstained from voting as he was attending a conference on that date. Councilmember Taylor stated that he abstained as he is still researching one of the items. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 13, 1997 -REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUES CH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 13, 1997, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch, Clark No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilmember Taylor requested an update on why Abilene Street was required to have an archaeological expert present. Frank Tripepi, City Manager, responded that a memo was distributed to the Council explaining that an expert was present because of the street's proximity to the cemetery. Councilmember Taylor requested a copy of that memo and information on who is requiring those regulations as the City is being charged $20,000 for these services. CC 5-27-97 Page#1 Councilmember Taylor requested information regarding the copyright issue with Book Publishing Company for the recodification of the Rosemead Municipal Code. Mr. Tripepi responded that a memo from the City Attorney was provided tonight and that the company would not claim any copyrights. PRESENTATIONS: None 1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM TH F AUDIENCE Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, stated that the Rosemead residents have to be educated regarding the transition to automated roll out barrels as part of the City's new automated trash pickup system. Mr. Nunez asked if there are any curfew ordinances regarding children playing on their own properties as a neighbor has a child that bounces a basketball ball until 11:00 p.m. Mayor Imperial stated that this may be a civil matter. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 97-21 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $275,051.76 NUMBERED 20044 THROUGH 20166. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 97-21. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-B APPROVAL FOR BUDGET STUDY SESSION- JUNE 3, 1997 CC-D ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR 1996-97 SLURRY SEAL; PROJECT NO. 97-01 CC-F EXTENSION-OF AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ASSOCIATED FOR CDBG PROGRAM CC 5-27-97 Page #2 CC-G ADVERTISEMENT IN LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL DISTRICT 18 ALL STAR TOURNAMENT PROGRAM CC-I APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS STAND LOCATIONS CC-J ACCEPTANCE OF STREET EASEMENTS FOR LORICA STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Council approve the aforementioned items. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch, Clark No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ELECTED OFFICIALS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, JULY 25-26, 1997, MONTEREY Juan Nunez, 2703 Del Mar, Rosemead, questioned the necessity of attending this meeting and other League meetings in July as listed on the Consent Calendar. Mayor Imperial responded that the purpose of these conferences is to educate elected officials and to bring them up-to-date on statewide and nationwide issues. Councilmember Clark added that times have changed dramatically through the years and attendance at these League conferences is necessary to network and to keep abreast of pending and changing laws from state and federal governments, especially with unfunded mandates that will affect our City. Councilmember Taylor stated that 4" conduits are being installed at all freeway off and on ramps ostensibly for placement of smog sensor scanners to read all vehicles entering or exiting ramps, and the possibility that the scanners might be used to scan or monitor every car for monetary reasons affecting cities and requested that the City Manager look into those items while attending the aforementioned conferences. Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch stated that the issue of the smog scanners was discussed at a recent SCAG General Council Meeting and the general consensus of the Council was that they were not in favor of that issue, and so informed the writer of that bill. There being no objection, the Council agreed to combine the League conferences for voting purposes. CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MAYORS AND COUNCILMEMBERS EXECUTIVE FORUM, JULY 23- 25, 1997, MONTEREY CC-H AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CITY LEGISLATIVE DAY, JUNE 9, 1997 - SACRAMENTO MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that the Council approve the aforementioned items. Vote resulted: CC 5-27-97 Page#3 Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial,Bruesch, Clark No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-E ADOPTION OF REVISED COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION GUIDELINES Councilmember Taylor stated that he will vote No, and requested clarification of the 3% and 6% interest rate for loans and does the City pay the banks the difference between the interest rate charged for a loan under this program and the existing market rate. Mr. Taylor asked if any banks are currently offering loans of 3%to 6%. Lisa Baker, CDBG Coordinator, explained that these are rehabilitation loans and interest rates are usually higher, and that the write-down from a market interest rate to a subsidized interest rate is a standard tool utilized by banks for residential and commercial rehab loans under block grant funds. Ms. Baker continued that there are banks that specialize in operating these types of programs. The Bank calculates the difference between their rate and the subsidized interest rate and upon finalization of the loan documents, the bank will refund the City if there is any money due back. Councilmember Taylor asked what the interest rate on a conventional loan, outside of the program, would be. Ms. Baker responded that rates are currently between 8% and 9%. Councilmember Taylor clarified that upon qualifying for a loan at 3%, the City will pay the 6% difference to the bank totalling 9%. Ms. Baker agreed and explained that that is the method the bank uses to pay for program operating costs which keeps the City from incurring staff costs to do the in-house underwriting in making the loan, maintaining the paperwork, and servicing the agreement to ensure payments. Councilmember Taylor asked what is the amount funded for this program. Ms. Baker responded that between $225,000 and $250,000 has been budgeted previously, but that a majority of that money goes to commercial facade improvements. Ms. Baker stated that under the commercial program no loans have been done to date; however, three business have expressed interest in these types of loans for business expansion. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Council adopt the revised Commercial Rehabilitation Guidelines and • authorize the City Manager to execute agreements. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Imperial, Bruesch, Clark No: Taylor Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch, referring to CC-B, Acceptance of Slurry Seal, requested staff to check Denton Steet and Falling Leaf as tire impressions are still being left on the streets. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION-None CC 5-27-97 Page tt1 VI. STATUS REPORTS -None VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ Stated that he visited the City of San Gabriel's farmer's market held last Saturday evening and encountered many Rosemead constituents there that asked about the feasibility of conducting such a marketplace once or twice a year in Rosemead. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch stated that this option was researched a few years ago by staff and while many issues have to be addressed, such as insurance costs and liability, water availability, bathroom facilities, etc., he would be in favor of bringing a farmer's market to the City. Councilmember Taylor inquired about the status of the Garvey School District swap meet program. Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch responded that there is only one seller of fruits and vegetables left due to this program being a swap meet rather than a farmer's market. Mr. Bruesch continued that by being a swap meet, the Agricultural Department required that they meet the requirements of a regular market, such as having running water and various other regulations. B. MAYOR IMPERIAL Requested that future Memorial Day ceremonies be conducted at the City Hall Courtyard by the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial and asked that this item be placed on the next agenda. VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE -None IX. CLOSED SESSION A. The Council recessed to a Closed Session at 8:40 p.m. for a briefing from Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriffs pursuant to Government Code §54957. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 10:07 p.m. to June 3, 1997, at 5:00 p.m. for an adjourned meeting of the 1997-98 Budget Study Session. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: City Clerk MAYOR CC 5-27-97 Page#5