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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
MAY 13, 2003
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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 Mayor Vasquez
The Invocation was delivered by Bante Chao Chu of the Los Angeles Buddhist
Monastery
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Imperial, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Clark (arrived at 8:10
p.m.) and Mayor Vasquez
Absent: Alarcon - excused
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 10, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING
Councilmember Taylor requested that the aforementioned minutes be deferred and asked
for the copy of the staff report from that meeting regarding the Rosemead Place Shopping Center
Traffic Impact Study for his review.
There being no objection, this item was deferred.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 22, 2003 - JOINT MEETING OF THE
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Minutes of the Joint Meeting of the Rosemead City Council and the Rosemeasd
Community Development Commission and the Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council
held on April 22, 2003, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Imperial, Taylor, Vasquez
No: None
Absent: Alarcon, Clark
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS: None
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The following item was taken out of order:
B. PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE TRACK MAP 53447; CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS 02-888 THROUGH 02-894 - APPEAL - 8710 MISSION
DRIVE - CONTINUED FROM 4/08/03
Bill Crowe, City Attorney, presented the staff report.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for those in the audience that wished to speak for
or against this item.
Jeffrey Lee, 255 E. Santa Clara Street, Suite 210, Arcadia, representing the applicant,
stated that they were able to reach an agreement with Mr. Hanson for the purchase of his
property.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Council uphold the Planning Commission's decision of approval of Tentative Tract Map
No. 53447 and Conditional Use Permits 02-888 through 02-894 with the revised conditional of
approval regarding the two curb returns on Mission Avenue and at Zerelda. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Taylor Vasquez, Clark
No:
None
Absent:
Alarcon
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
A. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL
FUNDING PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-04
Bill Crowe, City Manager, presented the staff report.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for those in the audience wishing to speak for or
against this item.
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that the Council approve the revised capital improvement funding request; approve the revised
public service funding; approve submission of the Annual Funding Plan; and authorize the City
Manager to execute all appropriate certifications and submit to HUD. Before vote could result,
more discussion ensued.
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1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
The following items were taken out of order:
III. LEGISLATIVE
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-15 - APPOINTING SPECIFIC
REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN
TAYLOR that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2003-15. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
Alarcon
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilmember Clark arrives at 8:10 p.m.
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-14 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The.following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$746,664.57 NUMBERED 41271 THROUGH 41496
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2003-14. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Alarcon
Abstain: None
The regular order of the meeting commenced.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of the public hearing was presented by
the City Attorney.
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Councilman Imperial stated that he is in favor of this item with the revised funding
recommendation for this year only. Mr. Imperial stated that in view of the budget crisis in the
State and the uncertainty of how much money will be withheld from the cities, it would be
unwise to consider any future amounts other than for this year.
Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Vasquez, Clark
No:
None
Absent:
Alarcon
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-B was pulled for discussion purposes)
CC-A RELEASE OF BONDS - PARCEL MAP 26466 - 4621 DELTA AVENUE
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ALLOCATE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY
INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
CC-D APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS STAND LOCATIONS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that the Council approve the aforementioned items on the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Vasquez, Clark
No:
None
Absent:
Alarcon
Abstain
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-B ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT - 9117 GARVEY AVENUE
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, reported that there are wires sticking out the
asphalt on both ends of the driveway entering the Garvey Community Center.
Mayor Vasquez replied that staff will check into this matter.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Council accept the easement deed and direct the City Clerk to record the deed together
with the certification of acceptance. Vote resulted:
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Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Vasquez, Clark
No:
None
Absent:
Alarcon
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
A. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER BILL ORTIZ FOR
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK
that the Council reappoint Commissioner Ortiz to the Planning Commission. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Vasquez, Clark
No:
None
Absent:
Alarcon
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VH. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
Councilmember Clark requested that the study session scheduled for May 20, 2003 at
7:00 p.m., be changed to 6:00 p.m. instead.
Councilman Taylor stated that he may not be able to attend that meeting.
VHI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, asked what will be discussed at the study session.
Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager, replied that the items discussed will be City Hall
remodel; esthetics of the Garvey Avenue Bridge; and authorization to proceed with public
meetings regarding the installation of medians on San Gabriel Boulevard.
Mr. Nunez pointed out that building medians on San Gabriel is not a good idea since the
State is in such a bad condition financially.
Councilman Taylor stated that most street improvements funding comes from federal
grant money, which is allocated to the cities. If the City does not spend it, then their money is
allocated to another city.
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Holly Knapp, on behalf of all non-profit organizations, thanked the Council for their
support. Mrs. Knapp stated that People for People held their annual National Postal Workers
Food Drive last Saturday and that Rosemead increased their canned goods tonnage by about
1,000 pounds.
Councilmember Clark requested that the study session be placed on the regular Council
meeting of May 27's since Councilman Taylor could not attend the meeting on May 20t1.
After discussion, it was decided to delay the study session until June.
Mayor Vasquez announced that on May 26'" there will be a Memorial Day
Commemoration honoring all Veterans with a special tribute to the Korean War Veterans.
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 former Congressman, John Ruesseleau. The next regular meeting will be
held on Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
City Clerk
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