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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
August 14, 2007
The special meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Tran at
6:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, at 8838 E. Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead, California.
The pledge to the flag was led by Mayor Pro Tern Nunez and the invocation was
delivered by Councilmember Clark.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Low, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Nunez and
Mayor Tran
Absent: None
1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
Juan Nunez, residing at 2702 Del Mar Avenue, indicated his address was listed
incorrectly at 2762 Del Mar in previous minutes and asked it be corrected. He also
discussed Councilmembers using their positions to get favors.
Robert Miranda, discussed use of school district resources by current Councilmembers
and political contributions made to Councilmembers.
Phyllis Tury, residing at 3143 Sullivan Avenue, addressed the Council about sexual
predators in her neighborhood. Ms. Tury requested Council assistance to get them out
of her neighborhood. She also inquired about a chicken facility issue previously
mentioned.
Mayor Tran indicated he spoke to the City Manager to address this issue as there are
37 convicted sexual predators in the City of Rosemead.
City Manager Chi indicated the Director of Public Safety Anderson and Lt. Jacob are
working on the issue and also commented staff is working on the chicken facility and will
contact Ms. Tury to give her an update.
Councilmember Clark shared Ms. Tury's concern about sexual predators in Rosemead.
2. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Resolution No. 2007-27 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Rosemead Ordering the Vacation of Denton Avenue between
Garvey Avenue and Virginia Street
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On June 26, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007-23
declaring its intention to vacate Denton Avenue between Garvey Avenue
and Virginia Street, and setting July 24, 2007 as the date for a public
hearing on this matter. Due to the lack of a quorum and cancellation of
the City Council's July 24, 2007 meeting, the public hearing was
rescheduled to August 14, 2007.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2007-27
vacating Denton Avenue between Garvey Avenue and Virginia Street.
The Public Hearing opened at: 7:03 pm. Rosemead resident Juan Nunez expressed
surprise as to why this item was on the agenda as work has already begun.
Staff member Alfonso replied that the Public Hearing is the last step in the process.
The Public Hearing closed at: 7:08 pm.
Councilmember Taylor made a motion with a second by Mayor Pro Tern Nunez to
adopt Resolution 2007-27 vacating Denton Avenue between Garvey Avenue and
Virginia Street. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
B. Minutes
April 24, 2007 - Regular Meeting
June 12, 2007 - Regular Meeting
Public Transit Fare Increases
Currently, the City of Rosemead sells Metro E-Z Transit passes and
senior/disabled/Medicare stickers to seniors and disabled persons living in
the City of Rosemead. These passes allow for all access to the Metro
public transportation system at a reduced rate. The City currently charges
$20 for an E-Z Transit pass and $4 for a senior/disabled/Medicare sticker.
The actual cost for an E-Z Transit pass is $29 and a
senior/disabled/Medicare sticker is $12. The $9 and $8 dollar difference
respectively are subsidized by the City.
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Effective July 1, 2007, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board
(MTA) increased the cost for the E-Z Transit Pass from $29.00 to $35.00
(a $6 increase) and the senior/disabled/Medicare sticker from $12.00 to
$14.00 (a $2 increase).
Recommendation: That the City Council increase the cost of an E-Z
Transit pass by $6 and a senior/disabled/Medicate sticker by $2 to
compensate for the cost increases implemented by the MTA.
G. Digital Map Products (DMP) Contract Extension
The City currently utilizes Digital Map Products (DMP) as the provider of
our Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software data. The City has
utilized this internet based on-line service provider since 1999. The GIS
program allows City staff to query parcel specific data and have the
County assessor's parcel data interact with the City's high resolution aerial
photography. This interactive GIS software system has proven to be a
valuable tool for City staff to quickly assess property and provide feedback
to the public. In addition, the system can be utilized for a variety of land
use analysis and presentation functions. The total cost of this service is
$12,985.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract extension agreement
with DMP.
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez made a motion with a second by Councilmember Taylor to
approve the April 24, 2007 Regular Meeting minutes, the June 12, 2007 Regular
Meeting minutes, Item F. Public Transit Fare Increases and Item G. Digital Map
Products (DMP) Contract Extension. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
A. Resolution No. 2007-29 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-29, for payment of City
expenditures in the amount of $1,650,374.04 demands 58308 through
58394.
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Councilmember Taylor made a motion with a second by Councilmember Clark to
approve Resolution No. 2007-29. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
A. Resolution No. 2007-30 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-30, for payment of City
expenditures in the amount of $705,889.12 demands 58152 through
58300, 58396 through 58404 and 58410 through 58526.
Councilmember Clark opposed the prepayment of legal fees of $52,000 for Garcia,
Calderon, and Ruiz. Specifically she questioned the retainer fee and attorney handling
of the Construction Management Request for Qualifications.
Interim City Manager Chi explained it is the City's practice to pre-issue certain vendor
checks and that based on his understanding, it is not unusual to pre-issue checks for
the City Attorney.
Councilmember Clark questioned what the point of Council approval was if the checks
had already been pre-issued.
Interim City Manager Chi indicated the Council could change pre-issue procedures if
they wished.
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez interjected that if bills are prepaid incorrectly an adjustment can
be made on the next bill.
Councilmember Clark asked that a written policy on pre-payment appear on the next
agenda; she also asked the City Attorney's contract be revisited.
Mayor Pro Tem Nunez made a motion with a second by Councilmember Low to
approve Resolution 2007-30. Vote resulted:
Yes: Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: Clark
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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B. Minutes
May 8, 2007 - Regular Meeting
June 12, 2007 - Special Meeting
July 17, 2007 - Special Meeting
All three of the minutes referenced above were deferred at the request of
Councilmember Taylor.
Councilmember Taylor felt an explanation about employee deferred compensation
should be included in the June 12, 2007 meeting minutes. Mr. Taylor surmised that the
cafeteria allocation of $1,350 per month per employee would result in a cost to the City
of about $600,000. Councilmember Taylor pointed out this compares roughly to the
same amount the City was spending with the previous health care provider, CalPERS.
Councilmember Taylor quoted a figure of $100,000 going back to employees as
personal deferred compensation. He felt the City is liable to pay this amount to
employees as the cafeteria plan item passed, but that the financial impact should be
explained in the June 12, 2007 minutes.
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez felt the minutes as submitted were an accurate representation of
what actually happened at the meeting.
Councilmember Taylor felt the minutes were short information and felt a financial
explanation for the cafeteria plan should be included.
Interim City Manager Chi suggested supplemental documentation and financial analysis
be attached to the minutes. He explained that previously, the city paid 100% of
insurance costs for employees and that by transitioning to a cafeteria plan, every
employee receives $1,350 a month to use for medical, vision and dental insurance. Any
amount that is not used from the $1,350 or the entire amount if insurance is declined
can be used by the employee as deferred compensation. Mr. Chi further commented
the cafeteria amount is a fixed cost of $1,350 per month and the Council has discretion
to change the amount.
City Attorney Garcia interjected the conversation at the moment should focus on the
minutes instead of revisiting the cafeteria plan as it was not on the agenda.
Councilmember Low clarified that the minutes as written are an accurate representation
of what happened at the meeting and suggested the additional information be included
as an attachment.
Councilmember Taylor asserted the information was discussed at that meeting and
should be included in the minutes, not as an attachment.
Mayor Tran suggested the June 12, 2007 Special Meeting minutes be deferred so the
audio tape can be reviewed.
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C. Halloween/Oktoberfest Savannah Cemetery Fundraising Event
On July 17, 2007, the City Council directed staff to bring back for
consideration the possibility of hosting a Halloween/Oktoberfest event
to raise funds in an effort to save the Savannah Cemetery. Staff has
been coordinating with the citizen group requesting that this event be
held and we have made considerable progress in working through issues
related to the festival.
The community group advocating for this event submitted a draft overview
outlining the details related to the event. The celebration is tentatively
planned to take place on Saturday, October 27th from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
on Mission Drive, and to assist with the initiation of this effort, it is
recommended that $5,000 in seed money be allocated to the
fundraising effort.
Prior to the event being proposed, the City had plans to host a
Halloween/Fall Festival sometime in late October. Based on this new
event being pursed, the staff would recommend that the City host its
activities in conjunction with this street fair/fundraiser for the Savannah
Cemetery. City staff will coordinate a Halloween Haunted House and
carnival/activity booths while the citizen committee, with support from staff,
will work to organize the street fair booths for the event.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following action
1) Formally take the City position of "support" for the effort to save
Savannah Cemetery.
2) Direct staff to coordinate the City's Halloween/Fall Festival event with
the Oktoberfest Savannah Cemetery Fundraising effort.
3) Allocate $5,000 in seed money to assist with the Oktoberfest
Savannah Cemetery fundraising effort.
Randy Wiggins, the Vice-President of the Savannah Memorial Park Cemetery Board of
Directors and Arcadia resident, thanked the Council for their consideration of the topic.
He felt the event will be good for the City, especially from an historical perspective.
Councilmember Taylor supported the fundraiser as a means to make the cemetery self-
sufficient, as he felt the City's taking on of cemetery maintenance would be expensive.
Robert Lewis, El Monte resident and Presiding Officer at the Rosemead Moose Lodge
spoke in support of the Save Savannah Cemetery effort and fundraiser.
Barbara Murphy, residing at 9125 Bentel Avenue, spoke in support of the Savannah
Cemetery fundraiser project.
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Juan Nunez, residing at 9702 Del Mar Avenue, stated he is willing to donate a day a
month for cemetery maintenance; he spoke against using the area for redevelopment
purposes.
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez made a motion, with a second by Councilmember Clark to
support the project in the following way:
1) Formally take the City position of "support" for the effort to save
Savannah Cemetery.
2) Direct staff to coordinate the City's Halloween/Fall Festival event with
the Oktoberfest Savannah Cemetery Fundraising effort.
3) Allocate $5,000 in seed money to assist with the Oktoberfest
Savannah Cemetery fundraising effort.
Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Resident Barbara Murphy asked Mayor Tran to be the Chairman of the Halloween/
Oktoberfest Savannah Cemetery Fundraising Event. Mayor Tran agreed to be the
Chair.
D. Adoption of Resolution Electing to Cease to be Subject to the Public
Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act
Based on City Council action taken at the June 12, 2007 Budget Study
Session, staff has prepared and brought back for City Council approval a
resolution that would formalize the transition away from PERS as the
City's health care provider.
By approving Resolution 2007-28, the City Council will formally cease to
be subject to the Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act
retroactive to June 30, 2007.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2007-28
to cease to be subject to the Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care
Act, ending the City's participation in the medical plans offered by the
PERS healthy system effective June 30, 2007.
Juan Nunez, residing at 9702 Del Mar Avenue, discussed high employee turnover
rates.
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Councilmember Clark made a motion to defer the item and referenced a memo from the
City's former city attorney.
Councilmember Taylor went on record to say he did not receive the memo in his
mailbox, while other Councilmembers did.
Councilmember Clark referenced three Government Codes regarding this
Resolution:
1) Government Code Section 22934 states a contracted agency may not
maintain any other health insurance other than PIERS prior to ending
the contract with PERS.
2) Government Section 55595915 states that if an agency leaves PERS,
it can not again contract with PERS healthcare for another five years.
3) A Government Code passed in 1995 that states retired Councilmember
health care benefits cannot be paid unless they receive PERS health
care benefits.
Councilmember Clark summarized that the Council may have acted illegally to contract
with CIGNA before ending the contract with PIERS and indicated if the current resolution
is passed it might make it illegal to pay retiree benefits
Interim City Manager Chi stated he was confident that the Resolution would not
invalidate retiree healthcare benefits. Mr. Chi indicated the council could defer the item
and revisit the topic if they wished.
Councilmember Clark stated she wanted to defer the item.
Mayor Tran asked the City Attorney for his advice
City Attorney Garcia commented there are various issues related to opting out of PIERS
and asked if there was a certain time frame action needed be taken.
Interim City Manager Chi replied that from staff's perspective, the window to opt out of
PERS healthcare closes on August 20 for this year. Participating agencies are given a
window of time to opt out after the PIERS Board decides to raise their healthcare rates.
Another opportunity may exist later on in the year.
City Attorney Garcia asked what will happen if the City misses the August 20 window.
Interim City Manager Chi replied that it doesn't affect the City one way or the other as
current City employees have already transitioned to CIGNA. Retirees are the only ones
that are still enrolled in PIERS healthcare.
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Mayor Pro Tern Nunez commented that the Council should be able to defer the item
since it will not harm current employees. This will give staff time to evaluate the
government codes that may affect the City and retirees.
Councilmember Low suggested the Council defer the item for further review.
Mayor Tran agreed to defer the item.
Interim City Manager Chi commented that if staff misses the window, they might not
need to bring it back right away. He committed to keeping the Council informed.
E. PERS Contract Amendment Resolution Approval
On June 12, 2007, the City Council voted to approve a modified benefits
package for employees. Based on direction given at that meeting, staff
has been coordinating with CaIPERS to finalize the implementation of the
2.7% @55 pension formula with the one-year final compensation
calculation for miscellaneous employees.
In order to finalize this process, the City Council must first approve a
Resolution of Intention. At a future City Council meeting, staff will prepare
the final documentation that must be formally approved by the City Council
to implement the new pension program.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached
Resolution of Intention for the purpose of formalizing an amendment to the
contract between the Board of Administration for the California Public
Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of the City of
Rosemead.
Juan Nunez, residing at 9702 Del Mar, spoke against this item.
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez made a motion with a second by Councilmember Low to
approve the Resolution of Intention as stated above. Vote resulted:
Yes: Low, Nunez, Tran
No: Clark, Taylor
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Councilmember Clark stated for the record that she voted against this item because of
the high cost to the City for the one-year final compensation calculation for
miscellaneous employees.
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H. Ratify Appointment of Traffic Commissioners and Planning
Commissioners
The City Council interviewed candidates for the Traffic Commission on
May 8, 2007. Following the interviews, the Council announced the
appointment of three commissioners: Holly Knapp, Ronald Gay, and Janet
Chin.
Interviews for new Planning Commissioners were held on May 14, 2007.
The City Council appointed five commissioners as a result of those
interviews: Allan K. Vuu, Larry Bevington, Daniel Lopez, Todd Kunioka,
and Truong Cam.
Based on the City's Municipal Code, Section 2.28.020 Members-
Terms-Vacancies (Planning Commission), members of the Planning
Commission shall have a term of office of two years, from the date of
appointment. Section 2.32.040 Term - (Traffic Commission), voting
members of the Traffic Commission shall serve for terms of two years.
These appointments need to be ratified in an open meeting of the City
Council.
Recommendation: That the City Council appoint the following three
individuals to the Traffic Commission for two year terms effective May 8,
2007: Holly Knapp, Ronald Gay, and Janet Chin, and the following five
individuals to the Planning Commission for two year terms effective May
14, 2007: Allan K. Vuu, Larry Bevington, Daniel Lopez, Todd Kunioka,
and Truong Cam.
Councilmember Taylor asserted that minutes need to be completed for both Traffic anc
Planning Commission interview meetings. He commented that the appointment of new
Traffic Commissioners was ratified at a City Council meeting but that this did not
happen for the appointment of new Planning Commissioners.
Staff and council were unsure if interviews needed to take place in open or closed
session. As a result, staff was asked specifically to not attend. Since the City Clerk did
not attend the interviews, minutes were not created.
After discussion, this item was deferred until the next meeting. The City Clerk was
instructed to review the audio tape submitted by Councilmember Taylor and submit draft
minutes to properly document the actions taken at the Planning Commission interviews.
Authorization to Attend the Technical Track for Clerks (TTC) Seminar
Series 200, September 4 - 7, 2007
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For your consideration is information regarding the Technical Track for
Clerks (TTC), Series 200 Seminar, set to take place September 4 to 7,
2007 in Riverside, California.
Seminar sessions will include: Origins and Formation of Social and
Political Systems, Election Law and Procedures, Local Government
Finance, Codification, Technology in the Clerk's Office, Team/Group
Decision Making, Communication Skills, Organizational Values and Ethics
and The Clerk as a Professional.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the
Assistant to the City Clerk to attend the Technical Track for Clerks
Seminar at City expense.
Jim Flournoy, residing at 8655 Landisview Lane, spoke in support of staff training and
indicated other departments might also benefit from sending staff to training
opportunities relevant to their departments.
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez made a motion with a second by Councilmember Low to
authorize the Assistant to the City Clerk to attend the Technical Track for Clerks
Seminar. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
The Council recessed at 8:10 pm and returned at 8:20 pm.
4. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. Interviews and Potential Selection of a New Construction
Management Firm
The City Attorney has coordinated an RFQ/RFP process for the selection
of a new construction management firm.
Recommendation: The City Attorney recommends that the City Council
interview and select a new construction management firm.
Jim Flournoy, residing at 8655 Landisview Lane, suggested Public Works and the
Building Department receive in-service training. He advocated that the selected firm be
trained about seismic issues and provide feedback to the Council and staff.
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City Attorney Garcia reported the RFQ went out to six construction management
companies and was advertised on website. Two responses were received by the
Interim City Manager by the stated deadline of 4:00 pm on Thurday.
Councilmember Taylor asked if it was a legal requirement that the RFQ be published in
the newspaper.
City Attorney Garcia stated he was not aware of a legal notice publication requirement
and pointed out it was posted on the City's website.
Councilmember Taylor indicated he did not receive the proposals until 8:00 pm the night
before and felt he did not have enough time to review the firm proposals.
Councilmember Clark questioned the lack of information on the agenda description of
item; she felt the firms that applied should have been listed. The deadline to submit
proposals was 4:00 pm on Thursday; she inquired why they were not included in the
agenda packets.
Interim City Manger Chi and Community Development Director Saeki indicated the
packets were stamped in by the receptionist and delivered by Mr. Saeki to Mr. Chi's
office. Mr. Chi indicated he had not seen the proposals until Monday.
Councilmember Clark against asked why the proposals were not included in the agenda
packets.
Interim City Manager Chi replied that agenda packets are usually ready to go by
Thursday mid-day and since proposals weren't received until 4:00 pm there wasn't
enough time to include them.
Councilmember Clark suggested a memo could have at least been written listing the
firms or a delivery could have been made on Friday.
Interim City Manager Chi apologized, took responsibility and indicated he did not have
full control over the coordination process.
Councilmember Clark asserted the public has a right to know and Mr. Chi agreed.
Councilmember Taylor requested a two week deferral.
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez thought the rush on the timeline was because there would only
be one meeting August.
Councilmember Taylor asked if their regular meeting on August 28 would take place.
Interim City Manager Chi confirmed a meeting is scheduled for August 28.
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Mayor Tran asked if deferral of the item would impact a Closed Session decision.
City Attorney Garcia replied that it would not and recommended the item be deferred.
The Council deferred the item and staff will bring it back on the 28tH
B. Councilmember Clark has requested that the City Council engage in
the discussion of the current City Attorney's billing practices for
potential action
Jim Flournoy, residing at 8655 Landisview Lane, commended Planning staff for their
efforts to come up with protocols for seismic reports but indicated that some work needs
to be completed by the City Attorney. He asserted high legal billing may exist because
the City has deferred maintenance legal items. In addition, Mr. Flournoy reminded the
Council that at the last meeting, he had requested that Gloria Romero's Brown Act Bill
be listed on agenda. He also suggested the City institute a new ordinance to recoup
money from project proponents.
Ron Gay, residing at 4106 Encinita Avenue, congratulated the Council on their
selection of Burke Williams and Sorenson as the CDC attorney. He expressed concern
about development under high tension wires. He suggested caution in setting a
nationwide precedent in utilizing a legal loophole. Mr. Gay also expressed concern
about high fees and types of items charged by the City Attorney.
Councilmember Clark commented that the Community Development Commission
Agency Attorney selection and Construction Management RFQ that the City Attorney
coordinated was not technical in nature and could have been handled by staff to avoid
the $210 per hour charge. Ms. Clark indicated she was willing to revisit the City
Attorney's contract and suggested a budget be specified for certain items. She
advocated more openness when bills get approved and felt the City cannot afford
$52,000 a month in attorney fees on an on-going basis.
Mayor Tran conceded that the $52,000 bill was high but pointed out the Council has an
itemized list of charges and that a lot of activity requiring legal review has taken place
recently. He also indicated the charges were comparable to the $343,000 per year that
was paid to the previous City Attorney (Mr. Kress). Mr. Kress's expenses included fees
for the City, CDC, travel to conferences, meeting expenses, a monthly retainer, and
lifetime health care and retirement costs.
Mayor Tran pointed out that the current City Attorney does not charge the City for health
care, retirement, or conferences and that the City will continue to pay for the previous
City Attorney's retirement and medical costs for life.
Councilmember Taylor pointed out medical costs will
Mr. Kress will go into Medicare and that retiree health
costs were deducted out of his monthly retainer.
reduce at some point, as at age 65
costs and retirement pension
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Councilmember Low commented that Mr. Kress may have charged less but the City
incurred additional costs that are not obvious. Ms. Low stressed the need to be mindful
of budgetary concerns and suggested the City Attorney come up with a different retainer
fee that might include telephone contacts, travel, standing meetings, reviewing
agendas, etc. She indicated legal review will save the City from lawsuits in the long run,
but the City also needs to watch spending and utilize staff whenever possible.
Interim City Manager Chi clarified that the Council consensus was requesting he
negotiate a new agreement with the City Attorney and bring it back for Council review.
Councilmember Taylor made a motion to put this conversation in the minutes verbatim.
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez pointed out the cost of producing verbatim minutes is very high
and takes staff away from doing other work.
Councilmember Taylor offered to transcribe the minutes
Councilmember Low agreed with Mayor Pro Tern Nunez and felt the Council had gotten
their point across and an agreement has been reached to have the City Manager work
with the City Attorney.
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez suggested it might be more cost effective to video tape Council
meetings.
Councilmember Taylor protested the Council meeting starting time, as the starting time
had been established by Ordinance. He asked why the last few meetings have started
at different times.
Interim City Manager Chi replied the reason was to ensure a smooth transition between
the interviews and the meetings.
Councilmember Taylor replied that a smooth transition could have been achieved by
scheduling a break between the interviews and the meetings.
Mayor Tran pointed out that Councilmember Taylor was the only Councilmember that
objected. He indicated they asked the meetings start earlier to accommodate the
interviews and content heavy meetings.
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF - None
6. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will recess to a Closed Session pursuant to
1) Government Code 54956.9(a):
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Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Name of Case: City of Rosemead v. City of Baldwin Park
2) Government Code 54956.9(a):
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Name of Case: Mazone v. City of Rosemead
3) Government Code Section 54957:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Attorney
Councilmember Taylor stated for the record that he was not going into Closed Session
because City Attorney Garcia gave him a four page document at 8:15 pm that night and
Mr. Taylor did not have a chance to review it.
Councilmember Taylor clarified that he had specifically requested a copy of the
investigator's report a month ago from the City Attorney and Interim City Manager.
Councilmember Taylor referenced a newspaper article from the July 23, 2007 San
Gabriel Valley Tribune titled "Allegations Against Nunez Stroke Debate at Council"
which reported Councilmember Taylor's request in the newspaper.
City Attorney Garcia cautioned Councilmember Taylor to not disclose anything from the
previous Closed Session and cautioned the rest of Council to not engage in discussion
with Councilmember Taylor on topics not listed on the agenda.
Councilmember Taylor asked City Attorney Garcia about a personal civil case he is
involved with before a Grand Jury.
Mayor Tran recessed to closed session at 9:08 pm. The Council emerged from closed
session at 10:42 pm.
Mayor Tran announced that no reportable action resulted in closed session.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:43 pm. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled
to take place on August 28, 2007 at 7:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
City Clerk
MAYOR
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