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CITY O ^ ROSEMEAD
DATE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING BY
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 11, 2003
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Bruesch 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 Taylor
The Invocation was delivered by Mayor Bruesch
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Taylor,Imperial, Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez, and
Mayor Bruesch
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: - NOVEMBER 11, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 11, be approved as submitted. Vote
resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS: SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL
DISTRICT PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION ON THE
THREAT OF THE WEST NILE VIRUS (WNV)
On behalf of the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District, Mayor Bruesch
informed the audience that the West Nile Virus (WNV) will be here soon. Mayor Bruesch
cautioned everyone to empty standing water as that is one of the breeding grounds for mosquitos.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Dennis Hanson, 8732 Zerelda, Rosemead, requested an appeal of a Planning Commission
decision for 8719 Mission Drive. Mr. Hanson also asked that the Council for a waiver of appeal
fees.
Councilman Imperial stated that he agrees to the appeal and the waiver of fees.
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Councilman Taylor stated that this item should be placed on the agenda as there have not
been any prior requests for an appeal.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, explained that if any one member of the Council wishes to
appeal an item, then the matter is appealed and the fee is waived. Mr. Kress stated that the item
does not have to be put on the agenda and no action is required if one or more Councilmembers
declare publicly that they want to appeal this matter. The City Clerk will record the appeal and it
will return as a public hearing item in the future.
Councilman Imperial stated that many of the homeowners have questions regarding the
project.
Mayor Bruesch suggested to Mr. Hanson that he meet with staff the resolve the use of his
property.
Councilman Taylor asked why the appeal and waiver of fees request was not on the
agenda.
Mr. Kress stated that Councilman Imperial has declared that he wishes to appeal this
matter. There is no need for the residents to file an appeal at this time and they will be notified
when the matter is set for a public hearing before the City Council.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
HI. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-05 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$336,987.69 NUMBERED 40419 THROUGH 40589
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2003-05. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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B. URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 825 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 13.16 "STORMWATER MANAGEMENT" OF
THE RMC TO ENFORCE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE 2001
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NPDES) MUNICIPAL STORMWATER PERMIT
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 825
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13.16 "STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT" OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENFORCE
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE 2001 NATIONAL POLLUTANT
DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) MUNICIPAL
STORMWATER PERMIT
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ
that the Council adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 825 amending Chapter 13.16 "Stormwater
Management" of the Rosemead Municipal Code to enforce the requirements of the new NPDES
Permit. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (Item CC-A was removed for discussion purposes)
CC-B AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
ANNUAL "PLANNERS INSTITUTE", MARCH 20-22,2003 - SAN DIEGO
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
MAYORS AND COUNCILMEMBERS INSTITUTE, PART II, APRIL 23-
25, SACRAMENTO
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Council approve the aforementioned items on the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
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The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-A ABXI 10 (OROPEZA) - RE: NPDES PERMIT PROCESSING FEES -
OPPOSE
Councilmember Clark stated she is requesting an "oppose unless amended" attachment to
this bill. Ms Clark stated that she does not have a problem with Section 2 of the Bill where the
cost of the fee goes onto the cost of the polluting product. Mrs. Clark stated that she has a
problem with the State trying to impose additional fees on cities for their storm water permits
that is clearly designed to bail out the State's budget deficit.
Bill Crowe, City Manager, clarified that Mrs. Clark is requesting that the "cap" be
restored so that there is not an unlimited amount of costs.
Mayor Bruesch suggested to include in the letter to Assemblywoman Oropeza a
paragraph delineating what amendment is to be stricken.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that the Council oppose ABXI 10 as amended. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, 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
VH. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at
8:25 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2003, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
City Clerk
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