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CC - 11-26-02AYFRc VED CITY OF ROSEMEAD DATE as a3 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 26, 2002 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 Imperial. 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: OCTOBER 8, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Ocotber 8, 2002, 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: Nine 1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None IL PUBLIC HEARINGS - None III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-54 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-54 CCMIN:11-26-02 Page 9 1 i i A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $910,239.00 NUMBERED 39729 THROUGH 39846 Mayor Bruesch requested an explanation memo on Check #70197 to Coldwell Banker Dynasty in the amount of $5,000. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2002-54. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-A REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT THE INTERSECTION OF MARSHALL STREET AND IVAR AVENUE CC-B APPROVAL OF UNDERTAKING AGREEMENT FOR PARCEL MAP 26570, 3049-3103 DEL MAR AVENUE CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MAYORS AND,COUNCILMEMBERS INSTITUTE PART I, JANUARY 8- 10, 2003, SACRAMENTO CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND ANNUAL CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE ORIENTATION TOUR, JANUARY 13-15,2003, SACRAMENTO CC-E PURCHASE OF ONE E-350 SUPER-DUTY EXTENDED WAGON XL/531 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 The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CCMIN:11-26-02 Page #2 V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None VI. STATUS REPORTS - None VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS Councilman Imperial requested that the audio sound system be checked in the Council Chambers. VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Barbara Kulps, 9728 E. Abilene, Rosemead, stated that the boarded up, vacant City property adjacent to her is an eyesore. Ms. Kulps complained that the pomegranate tree on that property drops fruit on the ground which is left to rot, attracting vermin. Councilman Taylor assured Ms. Kulps that the property will be cleaned up immediately. Mayor Bruesch added that staff will inspect and maintain the property monthly. VIX. CLOSED SESSION- CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL The City Council convened to a Closed Session at 8:10 p.m. and reconvened at 9:25 p.m. The City Council met in a closed session, pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a), to discuss existing litigation: Paul Farinella v. City of Rosemead Case No. 02C02167; and Rosemead Hotels and Motels Association v. City of Rosemead Case No. 02-55991. Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that during the Closed Session, the Council received a report from litigation counsel. No formal action was taken. Before adjournment, Councilman Taylor requested an update of the graffiti he reported that is on the wall at Mission Drive where the development is going in. Mr. Taylor reported that the graffiti has spread over an area twice as much since then. Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager, replied that he will provide an update. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2002, at 8:00 p.m: Respectfully submitted: City Clerk CCMIN:I 1-26-02 Page s3 P V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None VI. STATUS REPORTS - None VII. 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 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, , 2002, at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: City Clerk CCMIN:10-22-02 Page #4 APPROVED: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 12, 2002 The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Bruesch at 8:01 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 Pro Tern Vasquez. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Santiago Tezaguic of the Neighborhood Covenant Church. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmembers Clark, Taylor,Imperial, Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez, and Mayor Bruesch Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: -OCTOBER 8, 2002 - JOINT MEETING OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the Joint Meeting of the Rosemead City council and the Rosemead Community Development Commission be approved as corrected. 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: None 1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Holly Knapp, 8367 E. Whitmore, Rosemead, spoke after Item III. B. was concluded. Ms. Knapp, representing People for People, stated that this organization feeds many people in the surrounding communities and thanked the Council for their support. Ms. Knapp continued that on December 21~, they will be at the Rosemead Community Center distributing approximately 300 food baskets and hosting a Christmas Party. Ms. Knapp announced that People for People will be holding their annual fundraiser on Saturday, November 16th at the San Gabriel Methodist Church. Ms. Knapp stated that People for People is also sponsoring an Adopt a Family for Christmas program, and that they be asking the community and businesses for their support. CCMIN:11-12-02 Page N I H. PUBLIC HEARINGS III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-51 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-51 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,000,780.31 NUMBERED 39579 THROUGH 39676 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2002-51. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-52 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DISAPPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1, AMENDMENT 4; AND STAYING CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT 4 PENDING COMPLETION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Peter Wallin, Commission Attorney, stated that after the two public hearings and review of the public comments and correspondence received, sufficient evidence has been presented indicating that the Project could have a significant impact on the environment and that, consequently, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) should be prepared for the Plan Amendment. Staff is recommending that Resolution No. 2002-52 be adopted tonight that disapproves the Negative Declaration, and places the Project Amendment on hold until such time that an application has been filed by Wal-Mart. Mr. Wallin continued that at that time the project would be considered with a full EIR and public hearings. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, requested clarification regarding the resolution. Mayor Bruesch replied that no decisions will be made until the EIR is completed. Mayor Bruesch explained that once the EIR is completed, public hearings will be held. CCMIN:1 I-12-02 Page n2 • 4 John Brady, 8337 E. Village Lane, Rosemead, thanked the Council on behalf of himself and other residents in that area for reconsidering the project and for listening to their concerns and objections. Mr. Brady stated that they are willing to work with the City. However, their preference is for a nice residential development in that area. John Salas, 4426 Walnut Grove, Rosemead, owner of a barbershop on San Gabriel Boulevard in Rosemead, stated that the majority of people he has talked to favor a Wal-Mart here. Mr. Salas continued that Wal-Mart would benefit the City concerning revenue and employment opportunities. Mr. Salas confirmed that Southern California Edison has to sell that parcel regardless, and that Wal-Mart is a good store for that area. Mr. Salas concluded that the City has already lost a lot of businesses. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2002-52. Before vote could result, more discussion ensued. Councilman Taylor corrected Section 1. A., to read San Gabriel Boulevard. Councilman Taylor requested the addition of an amendment clarifying that the EIR would proceed only if Wal-Mart files a complete application. Councilman Imperial, maker of the Motion, and Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez, second, agreed to the addition of the Amendment. Vote resulted: Yes: Imperial, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: None Abstain: None C. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-53 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION PAYMENT FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECONSTRUCTION OF VIRGINIA AVENUE WEST OF DENTON AVENUE MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2002-53. Voter resulted: CCMINJ 1-12-02 Page #3 • \4 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 CC-A APPROVAL OF UNDERTAKING AGREEMENT FOR PARCEL MAP 26540 - 2504-2512 FALLING LEAF CC-B ACCEPTANCE OF PARCEL MAP 26406 - 3366 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Council adopt the aforementioned items on the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted: Yes: Imperial, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION VI. STATUS REPORTS VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS VHI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. in memory of Boyd Copenhaver, father of Steve and Robert Copenhaver, and Violet Gee, mother of Chester Gee. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2002, at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: City Clerk CCMIN:11-12-02 Page n4 0 f MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 22, 2002 The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Bruesch at 8:04 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 Pastor Steve Johnson of the Romani Christian Fellowship Unity Church. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmembers Clark, Taylor,Imperial, Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez, and Mayor Bruesch Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NONE PRESENTATIONS: None 1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None The following item was taken out of order in deference to people in the audience wishing to address this item. V. B. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES FOR CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON MARCH 4, 2003 Michael Currie, City Clerk of City of Los Angeles, stated that the City of Los Angeles is requesting that the City of Rosemead consolidate the City's elections with their Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD). Mr. Currie continued that the process will entail the City of Los Angeles handling their own nominations for the four offices that are open for the Board of Trustees, do their own random order, anc checking of petitions. They will then turn over to Rosemead their list of candidates, at which time Rosemead will then consolidate and conduct their LACCD election at Rosemead's precincts with Rosemead's precinct workers. At the conclusion of election night, the City Clerk will transmit their election results to them. Mr. Currie stated that one advantage of consolidation is that Rosemead voters will only have to vote for LACCD candidates in March and in May (runoff). Another advantage to the City would be a cost savings. The City of Los. Angeles would share costs with the cities. Mr. Currie explained that should the Council decide not to consolidate, then that would result in two separate election boards, most likely at Rosemead's polling places. Councilman Taylor confirmed that the ballots would have the City of Rosemead's candidates and the LACCD candidates on it. CCh1IN:10-22-02 Page #I i Mr. Currie replied that the ballots would contain all names, with Rosemead candidates being first. Councilman Taylor stated that should Pasadena City College, for example, change their election date to coincide with the cities, then this could potentially set a pattern for consolidation. Mr. Taylor stated that he prefers that City issues remain separate, not mixed with outside agencies. Mr. Taylor stated that way campaign issues within the City remain clear with literature going to all residents. Rosemead residents do not have to worry about other or outside issues on the ballot., Mr. Currie stated that the sample ballot will explain to the Rosemead voters what is occurring. Mr. Currie explained that the LACCD candidates usually do not conduct an aggressive campaign. Councilman Taylor stated that Rosemead's elections are usually quiet because the City is not competing with State or Federal offices, it's a local election. Mr. Taylor stated that he fears that a larger agency coming into parts of the City can cause divisiveness. Mr. Taylor continued that this consolidation is setting a pattern for future elections. Mr. Currie stated this is a permanent change for the City of Los Angeles as far as consolidation goes. Mr. Currie added that consolidation is a fairly standard practice and they recently conducted a Federal election on behalf of the County because the LACCD and the Board of Education were up in 2001. Mayor Bruesch stated that Rosemead is serviced by approximately 47 special districts, some of which cover only a few square blocks. Mr. Bruesch continued that there are sanitation districts, flood control districts, water districts, etc., and each one of them needs some form of appointment or election. Mr. Bruesch stated that he is in favor of this consolidation if it helps to simply the election process for the residents. Consolidation with the City of Los Angeles will inform the residents that they are being served by a very large school district. Councilmember Clark clarified that the City of Los Angeles will be holding their election on March 4's whether the Council approves the resolution tonight or not, and the issue is whether to have consolidation rather then two separate sets of polling booths, sign-in tables within the same precinct. Mrs. Clark asked if this consolidation does not work out this time, can the City change to concurrent elections? Mr. Currie replied that that is the option the cities have. This consolidation only involves the 2003 Primary Election for the City of Los Angeles. Councilmember Clark requested assurance that Rosemead's candidates would be on one page and the Community Colleges on another. Mr. Currie replied that Rosemead will be separated from the City of Los Angeles, with Rosemead being first on the ballot. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2002-48, consenting to the consolidation of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Board of Trustees election on the Rosemead ballot, and further provides that they will be responsible for their proportionate share of the cost of the election. Vote resulted: CCMIN:10-22-02 Page #2 Yes: Imperial, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez No: Taylor Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Taylor stated for the record that elections should be as clear as possible without involving other municipalities and their issues that do not affect the entire City. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of the public hearing was presented by the City Attorney. The City Clerk then administered the oath to all those persons wishing to address the Council on any public hearing item. III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 2002 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 2002 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $ NUMBERED THROUGH MOTION BY , SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER adopt Resolution No. 2002 . Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR that the Council CCMIN:10-22-02 Page #3