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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
April 11, 2006
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Taylor at 8:00 pm in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez led the Pledge to the Flag. Councilmember Imperial delivered the Invocation.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Imperial, Tran,
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez and Mayor Taylor
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
PRESENTATION
The Muscatel Middle School Science team members and coaches were presented with a
certificate of commendation for achieving a first place standing in the 2006 California State
Science Olympiad Championship.
Muscatel Middle School's 15-member Science Olympiad Team showed the entire State
that they were simply the best by winning the prestigious event. As a result, the team has
qualified for the U.S. National Science Olympiad Championships to be held May 17 - 20 at
Indiana University in Bloomington Indiana.
Competing at Tesoro High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, Muscatel's team earned a
total of 186 points to beat out nine-time State champion El Rancho Charter, in addition to
Black Mountain and Carmel Valley, to take first place in the event.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
Connie Morales residing at 8432 E. Norwood requested something be done about a half-
way house on Graves. In addition, she requested a stop sign be put at Earle and Marshall;
the council asked staff to investigate and deferred the item to the Traffic Commission.
Barbara Delory residing at: 4030 Bartlett Avenue discussed the 23% water rate increase
and the proposed flat rate in her area. Ms. Delorey requested City Council representation
at future water board meetings to represent city residents. Councilmember Clark
suggested tiered billing and recommends a letter goes out.
Councilmember Tran requested minutes or an audio tape from the water meeting for his
reference.
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Arthur Marderez, the Interim Director of the West Valley YMCA invited the Council to their
monthly event.
Marlene Shinen, residing at 8447 Drayer Lane, South San Gabriel expressed gratitude for
an invitation to the traffic commission meeting and visibility of Delta Street police patrol.
Ms. Shinen also requested Councilmembers keep personal issues out of council business.
Juan Nunez residing at 2702 Del Mar requested additional information about off-site
training trips that Councilmembers and staff members took. Specifically Mr. Nunez asked
for a definition of "affordable housing"? City Manager Andrew Lazzaretto explained the
term and Mayor Taylor described two programs that provide 125 units for low-income
Rosemead residents.
Brian Lewin residing at 9442 E. Ralph Street read excerpts from a letter written by Gary
Taylor many years ago that condemned redevelopment project areas and supporting a
recall of then Councilmember Ken Pike.
Todd Kunioka residing at 8400 Wells Street, addressed Section 203, Special Rule 4,
Section C pertaining to the election debate and advocated the City should provide
translation costs. In addition, Mr. Kunioka indicated the Wal-Mart construction noise is
causing undue stress to his mother, who is a Parkinson's patient.
Ken Pike residing at 9220 Steele Street suggested that water price increases are used for
improvements on future developments. In addition he stated his home was never put in a
redevelopment district and specifically requested his home be left off, as this would have
been a conflict of interest. Further, Mr. Pike stated he did not ever take part in the
condemnation of any property and pointed out the number and scale of redevelopment
projects that have taken place over the years.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Reallocation of CDBG Funds and Consolidated
Plan Amendment for Fiscal Year 2005.2006
The city has $24,000 in public service funds available to reallocate for the balance of
Fiscal Year 2005-2006. Staff recommended the City Council approve the proposed
reallocation of CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 and authorize this amendment to
the City's Annual Funding Plan.
Mayor Taylor opened the public hearing and subsequently closed the hearing: no speakers
came forward to discuss this issue.
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Motion by Councilmember Clark, second by Councilmember Tran that the council
approve the proposed reallocation of CDBG funds and authorizes the amendment to the
City's Annual Funding Plan. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, and Tran
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
Mayor Taylor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Public Hearing Regarding Community Development Proposed CDBG and Home
Allocation for Fiscal Year 2006-2007
One of two annual public hearings for CDBG and Home Fund allocations to community
organizations serving Rosemead residents for fiscal year 2006. Lisa Baker, a member of
staff, presented the results of the RFP process along with staff recommendations for fund
allocation.
Dr. Jennifer Foot representing Family Counseling Services of West San Gabriel Valley,
thanked the council for previous support and described services the agency provides to
Rosemead residents. The agency is located in El Monte.
Amanda Turnett representing the YWCA's WINGS Domestic Violence Program of San
Gabriel Valley thanked the council for previous support. The program has provided
services to area residents for the past 28 years.
Holly Knapp representing People for People thanked the council for previous support. She
also invited the council and residents to the organization's Easter Egg Hunt at Sally Tanner
Park and their annual fundraiser in May.
Motion by Councilmember Tran, second by Mayor Pro Tern Nunez that the council
approves the City's proposed programs of CDBG funds. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, and Tran
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Mayor Taylor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following routine items were put forth before the City Council
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A. Resolution No. 2006-09 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2006-09, for payment of City
expenditures in the amount of $393,525.73 Demands 52495 through 52634
Acceptance of Work for 2005-06 Curb House Numbering
Repainting of curb house numbers has been completed in conformance with the
approved plans and specifications.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the project, authorize recordation
of the Notice of Completion by the City Clerk, and authorize release of the
retention payment 35 days after the date of the Notice of Completion.
C. Authorization to File a Notice of Completion for the Restoration of
Rosemead and Garvey Pool Bathhouses
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the project and authorizes staff to
file the Notice of Completion.
D. Release of Bonds - Tract Map 61208: Vacant Lot on Rio Hondo Avenue,
North of Valley Boulevard
A Faithful Performance Bond and a Labor Bond and Material Bond were required
to guarantee construction of sewer mainline and laterals. In lieu of bonds, Letters
of Credit were issued by the City in the amounts of $26,250 and $52,500 for Labor
& Materials and Faithful Performance Bonds, respectively. The improvements
have been installed satisfactorily.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the public improvements and
authorize release of bonds.
E. Approval of Undertaking Agreement for Parcel Map 62810 - 3209 Burton
Avenue
An undertaking agreement and bonds are required for the installation of
driveways, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and sewer laterals, catch basin relocation,
and installation of survey monuments for the subject development. A Cash
Deposit in the amount of $60,000.00 has been submitted to the City in lieu of
surety bonds.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the undertaking agreement for
Installation of the proposed improvements and survey monuments.
F. AB 1234 Meeting Reports
AB 1234 requires that the City Councilmembers and staff provide a brief report on
meetings attended at City expense at the next regular City Council meeting. The
City Clerk has received three written reports filed by Mayor Pro Tern Nunez,
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Councilmember Clark, City Manager Andy Lazzaretto and Assistant City Manager
Donald Wagner.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file said reports
Motion by Councilmember Tran, second by Mayor Pro Tern Nunez that the
council approve the aforementioned Consent Calendar items. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, and Tran
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
Mayor Taylor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
5. MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF
Councilmember Nunez called for applications for the Traffic Commission and
asked a meeting be set-up a month later to select new commissioners.
Councilmember Clark asked when the city's website will be up and running. City
Manager Lazzarretto explained the site is currently being tested, with an
anticipated completion in one month. The future address is
www.cityofrosemead.org.
Councilmember Tran asked if both the City Council and Commission meetings
could be moved up by one hour. Councilmember Clark asked if complaints had
been received. Mayor Taylor and Councilmember Imperial advocated keeping the
meeting times as is.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Imperial made a motion, with a second by Councilmember Nunez
to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 pm.
The next regular meeting will be held on April 25, 2006, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
City Clerk
MAYOR
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