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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
JULY 26, 2005
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Imperial 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 Councilwoman Clark.
The Invocation was delivered by Barite Chao Chu of the Rosemead Buddhist Monastery.
ROLL CALLS OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Nunez, Tran, Mayor Pro Tem Taylor and
and Mayor Imperial
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
PRESENTATIONS: None
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Victor Ruiz, thanked Councilman Tran for his integrity and leadership to community. Seen more
visibility of Sheriffs in south end of City and to continue his efforts, i.e. meeting with Sheriff Baca.
Ron Gay, 4106 Encinita, read a statement regarding there being no supermarkets, restaurants, or movie
theaters on main streets in City and that he was amazed that the three Councihnember's keep getting
elected. Spending money elsewhere equals tax dollars to other cities. He stated that the city has no
vision, no direction. He also stated that the EIR document for Walmart was inadequate. Walmart donated
to Rosemead School District and Rosemead High School only. Has photos of Mike Lewis at Rosemead
Park with campaign posters and that he was in favor of the recall.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated that it was a gift from Walmart to Rosemead High School. Garvey School
District voted against Walmart coming into City. Garvey School District did not put in a request for
money from Walmart.
Councilman Nunez asked how were requests obtained. Was Garvey School District given an opportunity
to apply? Did not hear of any outreach efforts.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated that Garvey School District voted down to support Walmart and that they
did not submit a request.
Councilman Nunez stated how did 12 other school districts receive their requests?
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Ken Pike, stated that he has been here before the city incorporated and that the Kiwanis have given funds
to the Garvey School District for afterschool programs. He spoke of the recent Garvey School District's
commendation and that the Kiwanis has received $40,000 in contributions and that the money mainly
went to the Garvey School District, some at Muscatel Jr. High.
Mayor Pro Taylor asked Mr. Pike if he remembered the Fun Zone at the Montgomery Wards site, the
theater that was in there and stated that Council cannot dictate what businesses close. Entertainment
comes and goes.
Mr. Pike stated that he tried to get a business district back then. To get businesses, more space is
required, ie parking now. Also stated that there are a lot of empty buildings in Temple City also. City has
built senior housing, community centers, etc. Hate to see recall election, thinks money will be wasted,
should wait till next election.
David Ortiz, 8408 Mission Drive, asked regarding Garvey School District banners from last meeting,
"California Distinguished Schools". Teachers should be teaching kids. Good report cards are
advertisement enough. City does not need to fund schools for advertising. Leadership by example, that is
how the 3 councilmember's keep getting re-elected. He asked if the unions are going to tell us what to do.
Recall is waste of money.
Ron Gay asked Mayor Pro Tem Taylor if he started the recall against Ken Pike?
Mayor Pro Tern Taylor stated no.
Mayor Imperial stated that in 1976 he was elected to the Council just after the recall of Mr. Pike. Mr.
Pike was recalled because he was trying to put in something that no one at that time wanted, in which
some of the same people who are fighting us now. Some of the same people who have been friends of his
for 27 years and just because you do one thing that they don't like, I didn't join the union, then we find out
that they don't like me now, so keep this in proper context, Mr. Gay.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-24 - CERTIFICATIN OF
COMPLIANCE WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CONGESTION
MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for anyone wishing to speak for or against this item. There being
no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION BY COUNCILWOMAN CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN NUNEZ, that the
Rosemead City Council adopt Resolution No. 2005-24. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-22 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for Adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF 5907,524.78
NUMBERED 49786 THROUGH 49847
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN NUNEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILWOMAN CLARK, that the
Rosemead City Council adopt Resolution No. 2005-22. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-23 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $674,138.56
NUMBERED 49735 THROUGH 49918
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN NUNEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILWOMAN CLARK, that the
Rosemead City Council adopt Resolution No. 2005-23. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-A RESOLUTION NO. 2005-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD TERMINATING THE JOINT EXERCVISE
OF POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING THE WEST SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY JUVENILE DIVERSION PROJECT JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY
CC-B EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT - STREET TREE MAINTENANCE
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION
CALIFORNIA CHAPTER CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 2,
2005, YOSEMITE
CC-D REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 7644 HIGHCLIFF STREET
CC-E AWARD OF BID TO BURCH FORD FOR PURCHASE OF ONE CODE
ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE AND TWO PARKING CONTROL VEHICLES
(2005 FORD RANGERS)
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN NUNEZ, that the
Rosemead City Council approve the aforementioned items on the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None
VII. STATUS REPORTS - None
VIII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
Councilman Nunez asked that staff look into creating a commission on veterans. The commission could
help with the 4th of July parade, a Memorial Day parade, and outreach programs. Veterans from
Rosemead need to participate in the City.
Mayor Imperial stated that he has made efforts to reach veterans in past.
Mayor Pro Tern Taylor stated that it was a good idea to get people involved. Groups try to promote
community activity and involvement.
Councilman Tran stated that a commission was fine.
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Ken Pike thanked the City for providing chairs for the Memorial Day service at Savannah Cemetery.
Councilman Tran stated that the city needs more events and the commission would be good.
Councilman Nunez stated that the City needs to bring in veterans and build up pride in city. Events will
bring together community, have staff support them.
City Attorney Kress stated that Councilman Nunez' proposal needs to come back as a future agenda item
to give direction to staff.
Councilman Tran stated that he met with Sheriff Baca. Sheriff Baca acknowledged there could be a lack
of response time. Need to do study and direct City Manager to meet with Sheriff s to improve safety and
look at options on their own dime.
Mayor Imperial asked if a meeting could be arranged?
Deputy Jewett stated yes, staff could meet. Sheriff very involved with city's.
Mayor Pro Tern Taylor asked how much money did Rosemead get back from State?
City Manager Crowe stated $950,000.
Mayor Pro Tern Taylor stated that it would then go back to the city's General Fund and asked what would
be the cost for 2 more deputies?
Councilman Nunez stated that we need to first meet to find out where we needed more service and then
met with Sheriffs and staff for best use of money.
Councilman Tran stated that the city needed a study meeting and then bring back in the future.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Steve Ly, 3040 Rosemead Place spoke on the methods used by Councilmen Nunez and Tran for recall.
Need to stop using "SAVE" students in recall efforts. He stated that his mom signed the recall petition
and was told Councilmembers have served too long. The recall was targeting union families and that his
mother had pulled her name from the recall petition.
Councilman Tran stated that "SAVE" students reached out to him as individuals that they wanted to help.
Steven Ly, stated that they were being used as a tool, extremely unethical. Immigrant population is not
being told the truth.
Councilman Tran stated that they are Rosemead residents and that they came to him.
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Ron Gay, asked how was this a union.thing? He stated that he was a union member. He stated that he
had worked with the RYA for many years. He stated that the City needed to build baseball fields and
promote sports and that the only outsiders are people paying for all your literature.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2005, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectively submitted APPROVED
City Clerk
MAYOR
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