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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 13, 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 Councilmember Clark
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Joshua Cheng of the First Evangelical Church of San
Gabriel.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Taylor,Imperial, Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez, and Mayor
Bruesch
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 4, 2002 - SPECIAL MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 4, 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 9, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 9, 2002, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Abstain:
Bruesch
Absent:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 23, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING
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MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 23, 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: None
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-34 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS (FY 2001-2002)
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $675,898.58
NUMBERED 38568 THROUGH 38633
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that
the Council adopt Resolution No. 2002-34. 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. 2002-35 - CLAIMS AND.DEMANDS (FY 2002-2003)
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that
the Council adopt Resolution No. 2002-35. Vote resulted:
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Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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C. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-36 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING U.S.
ATTORNEY GENERAL ASHCROFT'S REQUEST FOR A REHEARING
OF THE NEWDOW CASE REGARDING THE PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
SUPPORTING U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL ASHCROFT'S REQUEST FOR
A REHEARING OF THE NEWDOW CASE REGARDING THE PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that
the Council adopt Resolution No. 2002-36. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, stated that Islamic subjects are being taught at a school in
northern California.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-37 - CONSENTING TO A JOINT PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR ROSEMEAD
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1, AMENDMENT 4 AND THE
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-37
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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CONSENTING TO A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
ON THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA NO. 1, AMENDMENT 4 AND THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that
the Council adopt Resolution No. 2002-37. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-32 - ALLOWING FOR THE CLOSURE OF
VALLEY BOULEVARD DURING ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE 75TH DIAMOND JUBILEE AND APPROVAL OF
REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the
Council adopt Resolution No. 2002-32. 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
CC-A CONSIDERATION OF: 1) GROUND LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD AND THE ROSEMEAD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION; 2) ASSISTANCE AND OPERATING AGREEMENT; AND 3)
ACCEPTANCE OF THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION'S INTEREST IN PROPERTY FOR THE GARVEY AVENUE
SENIOR HOUSING COMPLEX
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES 79TH
ANNUAL CONGRESS OF CITIES, DECEMBER 3-7,2002, SALT LAKE CITY,
UTAH
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CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES 22ND
ANNUAL FALL SEMINAR, SEPTEMBER 27-29,2002, DANA POINT
CC-E REQUEST FOR SPEED LIMIT SIGNS ON MUSCATEL AVENUE BETWEEN
KLINGERMAN STREET AND FERN AVENUE
CC-F AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY FROM
KASRIRARAT PORNSAWAN
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.
CC-B CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES AND THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD FOR CONVEYANCE OF COUNTY-
OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA AND
ADJACENT TO CITY HALL
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, asked how the City is going to acquire that piece of
property?
Mayor Bruesch replied that through negotiations, the County has agreed to quitclaim the property
to the City at no cost.
Mr. Nunez stated that the County should not be giving property away.
Mayor Bruesch stated that since City Hall was built in 1968, it was assumed that that piece of
property belonged to the City and was utilized as such. Mr. Bruesch continued that recent surveys taken
in preparation for City Hall expansion revealed that the property belonged to L.A. County. Through
negotiations with the County, the County agreed to transfer the County-owned property to the City.
Bill Crowe, City Manager, explained that the County originally appraised the property at
$203,000, at which time the City requested that we negotiate the value with them. Subsequently, the
Board of Supervisors approved conveying the property to the City at no cost.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that
the Council approve the conveyance agreement with the County of Los Angeles that provides for the
transfer of County-owned property to the City and the continued joint use and maintenance of civic center
facilities. Vote resulted:
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Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-G CONSIDERATION OF OPTION TO LEASE AGREEMENT FOR FREEWAY
SIGN AT THE 60 FREEWAY AND SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD
Councilman Taylor stated that he will vote No on this item as this is a $1 million cost over the 10
yearterm.
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, stated that the City should not be paying that amount of
money.
Mayor Bruesch stated that most communities with freeway frontage are erecting these types of
signs.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that
the Council approve the Option to Lease Agreement; authorize the Mayor to execute the document on
behalf of the City; and instruct the City Manager to deliver the signed agreement to the lessor with the
$7,500.00 option payment. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
Taylor
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
A. SEPTEMBER 11TH OBSERVANCE
Mayor Bruesch opened up discussion regarding the type of observance or tribute the City might
want to consider.
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Bill Crowe, City Manager, stated that the County of Los Angeles is having a ceremony at their
mall, after which they will join with the City of Los Angeles in a procession down Temple Street,
culminating in an interfaith service at the new church across from the Hall of Administration.
Councilman Imperial suggested that laying of a wreath service in memory of the victims be held at
the Vietnam Memorial on that day at 10:00 a.m..
B. DISCUSSION OF SB 928 (ROMERO) EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
ACTION OF 2002
Mayor Bruesch requested that a letter be sent to Senator Romero's office in support of the
legislation which places a 5-cent fee per drink on distilled spirits and beer sold in California.
Councilman Taylor stated that this money becomes dedicated funding, and it is frustrating when a
problem does not change, only the funding does.
Mayor Bruesch stated that the trauma centers are being reduced from 17 centers to 3.
Councilman Taylor stated that there is a need for the centers, but the problem remains of people
drinking and driving.
Councilman Imperial stated that in the last few years armed forces facilities have closed down
which would have made excellent trauma centers. Mr. Imperial stated that this is not the best use of
taxpayers dollars.
Mayor Bruesch stated that there have been three different bills regarding trauma centers, and that
SB 928 is the most acceptable one of them.
Councilmember Clark stated that our backs are against the wall because the State is threatening to
take vital funds away. Ms. Clark added that this is another one of those "gut and amend" bills as
discussed at a previous Council meeting. This bill started out relating to the financing of seismic safety
for trauma centers and is now very different in its present form. Ms. Clark stated that she does not
approve of a bill being treated this way at the State level, but because of the threat of funding being taken
away and the trauma centers closing, she will vote in favor of this item.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ
that the Council direct staff to prepare the necessary correspondence and direct the City Clerk to send
copies to the recommended members of the Legislature and our Legislative Advocate. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
Imperial
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The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Imperial stated that he is not against the trauma centers, but the history leading up to
today's situation.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Mary Jo Maxwell, Executive Director, Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, stated that SB 928 will
be placed on their upcoming Legislative Affairs Committee agenda.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2002, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
City Clerk
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