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CITY OF RO EMEAD
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 23, 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 Mark Ger of the First Evangelical Church of San
Gabriel.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Taylor, Imperial, Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez, and Mayor
Bruesch
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 9, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 9, 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 - None
U. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-19 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-19
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $422,739.13
NUMBERED 37368 THROUGH 37517
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ
that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2002-19. 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-E was removed for discussion purposes)
CC-A APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO
SEEK BIDS FOR 2001-2002 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT ON VARIOUS CITY
STREETS
CC-B CITY MANAGER DESIGNATE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
CC-C SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
CC-D APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH LUNCH
PROGRAM
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, 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-E AUTHORIZATION TO ALLOCATE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY
INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Mayor Bruesch asked what services will the City receive?
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Bill Crowe, Director of Administrative Services, replied that the City is eligible to receive
Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant funds (JAMG). That program is intended to promote
greater accountability ofjuveniles in the justice system. Mr. Crowe continued that Rosemead's
allocation for 2002 is $11,000. Funds in the past has been used for prosecution programs, such as the
"707" program which deals with the District Attorney's office handling juvenile felony offenders.
Mayor Bruesch requested a memo on the HEAT and "707" programs.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the
Council approve allocation of Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant funds in the amount of
$11,000, to the District Attorney's Office, and authorize the City Manager to sign the documents.
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
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. MAYOR'S COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2002-2003
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that
the Council approve the Mayor's committee appointments for 2002-2003. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. REQUEST FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONER DIANA HERRERA FOR
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
C. REQUEST FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONER DUC LOI FOR
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
D. REQUEST FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER ED QUINTANILLA FOR
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
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MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK that
the Council reappointment the aforementioned Commissioners to their respective Commissions. 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. ROSEMEAD REBELS FOOTBALL - BANNER SIGN FUNDING REQUEST
Jess Gonzalez, 3856 N. Bartlett, Rosemead, spoke on behalf of the Rosemead Rebels Football
organization. Mr. Gonzalez noted several former Rebels that have gone on to attain success in their
fields. Mr. Gonzales stated the Rebels have an aggressive recruiting program. However, their flyers
are not always distributed at the school level and many kids are unaware of their program. Mr.
Gonzales stated that hanging a sign-up banner across Garvey Avenue would benefit their recruitment
program.
Discussion ensued about the size of the banner. It was agreed that the banner would be 4' x
30'.
Councilman Imperial congratulated Mr. Gonzalez for all of his efforts and hard work over the
years and for turning out outstanding citizens.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ
that the Council approve the request for a sign banner and that funding be taken from appropriated
reserves. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor stated he spoke with staff after the last Council about the hundreds of tons
of asphalt that are being dumped into the gravel pits at the Peck Road water basin settling area. Mr.
Taylor questioned why an oil product is being dumped there. The memo he received in response dealt
with the asphalt being stored for MTA purposes, which is at another location. Mr. Taylor stated that
the water in the rock quarries is part of the water table, and cited as an example what a gallon of gas
does to millions of gallons of water.
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Ken Rukavina, City Engineer, stated that there was a misunderstanding about which site Mr.
Taylor was referring to, and that the corrected location will be researched further, and a follow-up
report will be made.
Mayor Bruesch invited the Council to participate at the ceremonies at nine schools where trees
will be planted in memory of the victims of the September 11'" attacks.
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, May 14, 2002, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
City Clerk
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