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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
JULY 8, 2003
APPROVED
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
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The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Vasquez 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 Councilman Imperial
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Jonathan Wu of the Evergreen Baptist Church
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Alarcon, Imperial, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Clark, and
Mayor Vasquez
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 24, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council held on June 24, 2003, be
approved as submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Alarcon, Clark, Imperial, Taylor, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS:
A proclamation was presented to Councilman Imperial proclaiming July 27th as National
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, and that the City fly the United States flag at half-staff on
that day.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead stated that the problem of flyers being posted
illegally on the utility poles needs to be enforced. Mr. Nunez reported that vendors are all over
his neighborhood, especially in the evenings when City Hall is closed.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
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III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-22 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$547,659.07 NUMBERED 42015 THROUGH 42073
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN ALARCON
that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2003-22. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Alarc6n, Clark, Imperial, Taylor, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-23 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
EXAMINATION OF SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2003-23. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Alarc6n, Clark, Imperial, Taylor, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items CC-B and CC-D were pulled for discussion
purposes)
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CC-A LEASE AGREEMENT - SALLY TANNER PARK
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGERS
ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE, SEPTEMBER 21-24, 2003 -
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN ALARCON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
CLARK that the Council approve the aforementioned items on the Consent Calendar. Vote
resulted:
Yes:
Alarc6n, Clark,' Imperial, Taylor, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-B DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY - 4623 EARLE AVENUE
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, confirmed that the City already owns this
property.
Councilman Taylor asked if the Council will be voting on the offer for the property at
$245,000.
Bill Crowe, City Manager, stated that a new offer was received today for $255,000, and a
revised offer from the original party was received for $256,000.
Peter Wallin, City Attorney, responded that the Council will be voting on the offer of
$256,000.
Councilman Taylor stated that the property was appraised at $240,000. An interested
party offered $245,000 in good faith. Someone else then made a counter offer today for
$255,000. That forces the original bidder to counter that bid by offering $256,000. Mr. Taylor
stated that he disagrees with the whole bidding process. The Council set the price, the price was
met with good faith, and that the original offer of $245,000 should be accepted to keep the
integrity of the Council. Councilman Taylor expressed his frustration over the real estate process
from his own personal experience.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Council accept the offer of $245,000 and direct Counsel to prepare the necessary
disposition documentation and direct the City Manager or designee to sign the required escrow
documents. Before vote could result, more discussion ensued.
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Peter Wallin, City Attorney, explained that he shares Councilman Taylor's distress over
the way real estate is sold. Mr. Wallin continued that the property was not put on the open
market, that it was appraised and one offer was received for $245,000. Mr. Wallin stated that the
$255,000 counter offer is indicative of the fair market value of the property, as is the latest offer
from the original party of $256,000.
Councilman Taylor asked if the $245,000 offer could be accepted. If so, then his Motion
still stands.
Mr. Wallin responded that it is legal to accept the $245,000 offer, but there is now an
offer of $256,000.
Councilman Taylor called for the question.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark stated that she will make a Substitute Motion that the Council
accept the $256,000 offer rather than waste taxpayers money. Mayor Pro Tern Clark continued
that this money can be put to good use in the community.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN
ALARCON that the Council approve a substitute Motion, which would replace the original
Motion. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Alarc6n, Clark, Imperial, Vasquez
No:
Taylor
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN
ALARCON that the Council approve the offer of $256,000. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Alarc6n, Clark, Imperial, Vasquez
No:
Taylor
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor stated that his No vote is not a reflection on any of the parties
involved, but that he dislikes the procedure used and does not feel it was fair.
Councilman Imperial stated that this is not an integrity issue. Councilman Imperial stated
that an integrity issue is when you have youth organizations that do not have money to support
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their programs. That the issue is what can the City do for the majority of the people in the
community and for the youth and their programs.
CC-D AB 1690 (LEND) - LOCAL GENERAL INCOME TAX - OPPOSE
Mayor Pro Tern Clark stated that this was an attempt by the State to take City's monies
and to try and make them tax their own residents.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN
ALARC6N that the Council oppose AB 1690. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Alarc6n, Clark, Imperial, Taylor, Vasquez
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 - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
Councilman Alarc6n commended that Parade Committee and the Parks and Recreation
Department for the outstanding job they did with the 4m of July Parade and Carnival.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
Danielle Cendejas, 8733 Scott Street, Rosemead, stated that the City lacks a recreation
center dedicated to the teens and young adults in Rosemead. Ms. Cendejas continued that teens
need a place to recreate, to have a place to watch movies at night, to obtain mentoring programs
and to socialize with other teens. Ms. Cendejas stated petitions were circulated on July 4w
requesting the utilization of Zapopan Center or the former Toys R Us as locations for a teen
center. Ms. Cendejas left the petitions to be copied to the Council.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35
p.m. in memory of George Gural, Sandy Bernica's father. The next regular meeting will be held
on Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
City Cl~rk
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