CC - 03-27-07 - Special MeetingMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
March 27, 2007
The special meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Taylor
at 7:05 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 Taylor. The invocation was delivered by the
Venerable Bante Chao Chu from the Los Angeles Buddhist Union.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Tran, Mayor Pro Tern Nunez and
Mayor Taylor
Absent: Councilmember Imperial
1. GENERAL. ELECTION MATTERS
A. Resolution No. 2007-10: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Rosemead, California, reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held
on March 6, 2007, declaring the result and such other matters as provided by
law.
Certification of the results of the election to the City Council
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-10.
Councilmember Tran made a motion, with a second by Mayor Pro Tern Nunez to adopt
Resolution No. 2007-10. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Imperial
B. Administration of the Oath of Office and issuance of Certificates of Election.
City Clerk Castruita administered the Oath of Office to re-elected Councilmember Gary
Taylor and newly elected Councilmember Polly Low.
2. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
This is the time for the Council to reorganize by appointing a Mayor and Mayor Pro
Tem, respectively
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A. Appointment of Mayor - City Clerk Presiding
Mayor Pro Tem Nunez nominated Councilmember Tran to serve as Mayor.
Councilmember Clark asked Mayor Pro Tem Nunez why he didn't want to become
Mayor, as that is the natural next step for a Mayor Pro Tem. He replied he wouldn't
have made the motion if he didn't support it and explained he wanted to focus his
energies on the City's 50th anniversary celebration. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Tran
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
B. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem - Newly appointed Mayor Presiding
Councilmember Low nominated Councilmember Nunez to serve another term as Mayor
Pro Tem. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Tran
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Plaque of Appreciation - Councilmember Imperial
B. Recognition of Service - Mayor Taylor
Mayor Tran presented plaques to Councilmember Taylor for his service as Mayor during
the previous year and to outgoing Councilmember Imperial for his many years of service
on the Rosemead City Council.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
The following speakers congratulated new Councilmember Polly Low, re-elected
Councilmember Taylor and Councilmember Tran for his appointment as Mayor. They
also thanked outgoing Councilmember Imperial for his service.
• Judy Chu, Vice-Chair of the California State Board of Equalization;
• Phong Ly, representative to Assembly Member Mike Eng;
• Henry Lo, Garvey School Board;
• David Lau, Mayor of Monterey Park;
• Sharon Martinez, Vice-Mayor of Monterey Park
• Anthony Wong, Monterey Park Councilmember
• Judy Wong, Mayor of Temple City;
• Long Nguyen, Vietnamese Refugee Community of LA County;
• Jean Hall and Joan Hunter, Rosemead Partners and
• Diane Bladen, Rosemead Chamber of Commerce
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The Rosemead Chamber of Commerce and Rosemead Partners presented outgoing
Councilmember Imperial with a plaque in recognition of his more than 20 years of
service to the City as a CounciI Imember.
Andy Chen represented the Social Science Department from Rosemead High School
and spoke against genocide that is occurring in Darfur, Sudan. He asked if he could
distribute brochures and requested the Council consider a Resolution addressing the
issue. Mayor Tran gave him permission to pass out the brochures. Councilmember
Clark commended Mr. Chen's participation, as a young resident.
Juan Nunez, residing at 2702 Del Mar Avenue, requested an update to his request that
the NAFTA superhighway be discussed. City Manager Lazzaretto replied that
information was distributed to the Council through his newsletter. Resident Nunez
spoke against the concept and; asked if residents needed to worry about the proposed
highway running through the City. Mayor Tran requested Mr. Lazzaretto review the
information and get back to Mri Nunez.
Ken Pike, residing at 9222 Steele Street, as a founding father of the City reflected on
progress of the City, commended Polly Low's election to the Council, Jay Imperial's
service to the City and challenged the Council to work together for the good of the City.
Brian Lewin, residing at 9501 Ralph Street, congratulated Councilmember Taylor and
Councilmember Low for their, election to the City Council and suggested issues the new
Council might address:
1) Overcome distrust and suspicion between old and new residents by working
together to move the City forward;
2) Place a strong emphasis on developing the southern part of Rosemead; and
3) Consider Council term limits.
Mr. Lewin suggested Item C from the Consent Calendar (Approval of the Chamber of
Commerce's request for City assistance for their Anniversary Fair) be contingent on the
Chamber facilitating the 4th of July parade.
Jean Hall, residing at 3655 Muscatel, challenged Councilmember Low to vote
independently and discussed public notice postings procedures. She was unaware the
time for the City Council meeting had been changed to 7:00 pm. Ms. Hall suggested the
City should communicate more effectively with residents via translated agendas/notices
and send out a citywide mailer to inform residents about meetings taking place.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution No. 2007-08 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-08, for payment of City
expenditures in the amount of $1,123,164.69 demands 56292 through
56496.
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Resolution No. 2007-09 Claims and
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
expenditures in the amount of $1,037,
56647.
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Demands
No. 2007-09, for payment of City
531.88 demands 56498 through
Councilmember Taylor made a motion, with a second by Mayor Pro Tern Nunez to
adopt Resolution No. 2007-09 as stated above. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
B. Minutes
February 13, 2007 - Regular Meeting
February 27, 2007 - Regular Meeting
Councilmember Clark requested a minor spelling correction on the minutes of February
27, 2007. Councilmember Taylor made a motion to approve the minutes with the
requested spelling change, with a second by Mayor Pro Tern Nunez. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Low
C. Chamber of Commerce 80th Anniversary Fair and BBQ Cook-off
The Rosemead Chamber of Commerce is proposing to celebrate their 80th
Anniversary with a street fair and barbeque cook-off set to take place April
27 - 28 on Hart Street between Marshall and Glendon Way.
City Council approval will be required in order for this event to take place,
and the Chamber has requested support for the following initiatives:
Closure of Hart Street between Marshall and Glendon Way
Law Enforcement support
Event coordination and advertising assistance
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Chamber of
Commerce's request for City assistance.
Ruth Bourne, from the Chamber of Commerce requested the City either donate or
assist with the cost of hanging banners in addition to the items requested previously.
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez made a motion to support Ms. Bourne's additional request. The
motion died due to a lack of a second.
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Councilmembers Taylor and Low both felt paying for the banner would start an
expensive precedent and did not support the Chamber's request. Councilmember Low
suggested the City might be able to find a corporate sponsor that would pay for the
banner. Councilmember Clark concurred with Mr. Taylor and Ms. Low.
Councilmember Clark made a motion, with a second by Councilmember Taylor to
approve the Chamber of Commerce's request for City assistance as defined in the staff
report, with the Chamber providing the cost of hanging the banners. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
D. Contract Agreement for Environmental Consulting Services with
Comprehensive Planning Services (CPS)
The City has received an application from a developer who is proposing to
construct an 81,000 square foot mixed use development called Big Island
Plaza at 7801-7825 E. Garvey Avenue. This site is located at the
northeast corner of Garvey and Del Mar Avenue and includes all of the
parcels fronting Garvey Avenue.
Given the scope of this proposed project and the planning staffs current
work plan, staff worked with the developer to send out requests for
proposals (RFP) for environmental planning services to assist with the
preparation of required California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
studies. The cost to hire the consultant will be paid for in full by the
developer.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following action:
1) Authorize the Mayor to execute the contract agreement.
2) Direct staff to obtain a deposit from the developer to cover the full cost
for contract services prior to authorizing the consultant to proceed.
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez made a motion to approve Item D as stated above, with a
second by Councilmember Low. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Clark reported the City of Temple City broke a tie in their Municipal
Election with a coin toss, as tie-breaking procedures were not specified in their election
resolution. She urged the Council to avoid that situation by adopting an election
resolution for the next election which authorizes the cost of a recount.
Councilmember Taylor referenced an upcoming Special Meeting Closed Session during
which the Council will discuss potential litigation against the City. Mr. Taylor stated for
the record that he had requested a copy of the claim filed and the investigator's report
and had not received the items. He stated he wanted the two items prior to the Special
Meeting scheduled for April 3, 2007.
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez requested the Council in the future discuss the possibility of
creating a Committee to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the City. Mayor Pro Tern
Nunez expressed interest in heading the committee.
7. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
City Manager Lazzaretto extended congratulations on behalf of staff to Mayor Tran for
his new appointment and Councilmembers Taylor and Low for their election to the City
Council.
& ADJOURNMENT
Holly Knapp, residing at 8367 Whitmore Street, expressed gratitude for the outpouring
of support from the community on the occasion of her husband, Bill Knapp's, passing on
February 24, 2007.
The meeting was adjourned to a Special Meeting scheduled for April 3, 2007 at 5:30
pm. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2007 at 8:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted:
City Clerk
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APPROVED:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD )
I, Nina Castruita, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead City Council, do hereby
certify that the minutes from March 27, 2007 were duly and regularly approved and
adopted by the Rosemead City Council on the 10th of April 2007, by the following vote
to wit:
Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
_ 'Nina Castruita
City Clerk