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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 25, 2002
APPROVED
CITY RO EMEAD
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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 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: JUNE 11, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 11, 2002, 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
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, asked if the Council was familiar with SB 975 or HR 1433,
the Community Charter Act. Mr. Nunez provided the Council with a copy of the article referring to those
bills.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
M. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-25 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $780,988.23 NUMBERED 37994
THROUGH 38167
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that the
Council adopt Resolution No. 2002-25. 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. 2002-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF GRANT FUNDING
REQUEST UNDER LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the
Council adopt Resolution No. 2002-26. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMITATION FOR
THE 2002-2003 FISCAL YEAR AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR
2002-2003, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE AMOUNTS BUDGETED
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that the
Council adopt Resolution No. 2002-28. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No:
Taylor
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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Councilman Taylor stated that he voted No because of the mixing of Community Development
Commission and City monies, plus it is not clear how the money is divided.
Mayor Bruesch commended staff on developing a very readable and easily used document.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-A and CC-D were removed for discussion purposes)
CC-B AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AND THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES TO PROVIDE A GANG ALTERNATIVE PREVENTION
PROGRAM (GAPP)
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL
MAYORS AND COUNCILMEMBERS EXECUTIVE FORUM, JULY 24, 26, 2002,
MONTEREY
CC-E ANNUAL ADOPTION OF CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ 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-A APPROVAL OF PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR USE OF HOME FUNDS
Bill Crowe, City Manager, stated that the Board of Supervisors approved the partnership this
morning. Mr. Crowe continued that HUD will allow the City to pay the County administrative fees for this
project out of the City's HOME grant, and that authorization is requested to allocate an additional $21,105
for administrative costs.
Councilman Taylor asked why are we paying Los Angeles County Community Development
(LACDC) for their use of our City's HOME funds?
Lisa Baker, Grants Coordinator, explained that the City is asking L.A. County to do all of the City's
monitoring and to insure that they meet the entitlement requirements under HOME on the City's behalf for
this project. Also, should there be a problem with the project, the City is asking the County to do the
financial monitoring and/or to recapture funds. Ms. Baker continued that under the HOME Program, we are
allowed to use up to 10% of our allocation for Administration and Project Delivery. This proposal will use
5% of the project cost and none from the annual grant.
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Mayor Bruesch stated that one of the benefits is that this allows the County to take small amounts of
money like this from various communities and accumulate it for use on large low-cost housing projects.
Councilman Taylor clarified that the City is giving LACDC $422,100 plus $21,105.
Councilmember Clark stated that this is money coming from the Federal Government and we would
lose it if it is not used. The County has projects that can use these funds and the City is merely passing it
through. It is not like we are giving them money.
Councilman Taylor asked if the $21,000 comes out of this money or is it an additional charge?
Ms. Baker responded that the City receives about $500,000 a year in HOME funds. Of that amount
10% can be used for Administrative and Project Delivery costs. The City is currently using only 5% of
Administrative and Project Delivery costs and has Administrative funds from prior years still on the books.
Ms. Baker continued that the County requested some funds since we are asking them under contract to
monitor some of our responsibilities as an entitlement jurisdiction. HUD stated today that administrative fee
costs would be appropriate since the County would be performing some of our monitoring requirements, as
long it did not equal the total amount of 10% of the City's Administrative costs. Ms. Baker stated that the
$21,000 is less than 5% of the annual grant.
Councilman Taylor asked if the City shouldn't be doing some of the monitoring in order to have our
own accountability?
Ms. Baker responded that the City has to monitor the County, but we do not have to monitor the
project.
Councilman Imperial asked how the City benefits from this.
Ms. Baker responded that it will reduce the City's administrative costs from monitoring the project,
and the construction of the project will result in 11 new units of housing which will be open to the residents
of Rosemead for application. Ms. Baker pointed out that the Administrative Cost is a one-time fee.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMEER CLARK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that
the Council approve the partnership with the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission
and amend the recommendation to include the additional allocation of $21,105 for Administrative and
Project Delivery costs; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all agreements. Before vote
could result, more discussion ensued.
Councilman Taylor confirmed that these amounts are for this year only. Mr. Taylor requested a copy
of all the guidelines. Councilman Taylor asked if this money could be used to help individual homeowners.
Ms. Baker stated that $1 million in HOME funds were used for the construction of the Garvey Senior
Housing project, and that there are sufficient funds in the City's Letter of Credit for developed projects. In
addition, those funds are being used for first-time homebuyers.
Councilman Taylor asked what is the potential of helping more first-time homebuyers next year.
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Ms. Baker stated that $400,000 will still remain from FY 2001, and another $500,000 will be
allocated for FY 2002.
Councilman Taylor asked what can be implemented in order to prevent the City from giving away
another $400,000.
Ms. Baker responded that HOME funds are very restrictive and that 15% is set-aside for Community
Housing Development Organization (CHDO). Ms. Baker continued that the primary function of the money,
aside from the 15% set-aside for the specialized non-profits, is for the development of housing. The funds
can be used for construction, acquisition and rehabilitation.
Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
Taylor
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-D 2001-02 BUDGET AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER $420,845, FROM
UNAPPROPRIATED RESERVE TO ORGANIZATIONS 4100, 4110, 4130, 4180, 4200,
4310, 4330, 4630, 4640, 4650, 4720, 4830, AND 4840
Councilman Taylor stated he is going to vote No on this item.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that
the Council authorize a transfer of $420,845 from unappropriated reserves to cover additional costs incurred
during the current fiscal year 2001-02 for organizations 4100, 4110, 4130, 4180, 4200, 4310, 4330, 4630,
4640, 4650, 4720, 4830, and 4840. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
Taylor
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor, referring to City Administration payout of accrued sick and vacation leave,
stated that a limit of two years should be placed on accrued hours in order to prevent the dollar amounts from
compounding and snowballing. Mr. Taylor stated the many cities have a policy requiring an employee to use
their sick/vacation time within a stated time frame or lose it. Mr. Taylor requested that staff research this
item and bring it back for further discussion.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None
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VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
Mayor Bruesch asked about prior closures due to leakage at Garvey Pool.
Michael Burbank, Director of Parks and Recreation replied that two years ago the drainage and
pumping system was rebuilt. This year, the pool was losing about a foot of water a day. Mr. Burbank
continued that the pool was drained and massive cracks were found on the shallow end of the pool. The
cracks will be filled and a consultant will be brought in for a cost estimate to replaster the pool.
Councilman Taylor stated that his neighbor came to City Hall to complain about scavengers that are
out on a regular basis. Mr. Taylor continued that he observed a bicycle with a large bin outfitted on the front
for collecting neighborhood recyclables. Mr. Taylor requested that staff check the area by Target as a private
truck was seen taking boxes of recyclables left there. And, perhaps the District Attorney's office can
prosecute these cases where the individuals are illegally collecting recyclables for commercial purposes.
Mayor Bruesch invited the audience to the 4'h of July Parade and Carnival.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to betaken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. The
next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2002, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
City Clerk
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