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CITY O I20 EMEAD
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 11, 2001
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 Councilman Vasquez
The Invocation was delivered by Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Taylor,Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch, and Mayor
Imperial
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NONE
PRESENTATIONS: None
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
HT. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-38 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $319,006.71
NUMBERED 36078 THROUGH 36209
Councilman Taylor requested a report explaining Voucher No. 63705, to the Sheriff's
Department in the amount of $231.60.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ
that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2001-38. Vote resulted:
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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. 2001-39 - NOMINATING WEST COVINA
COUNCILMAN MIKE MILLER TO REPRESENT CITIES WITHOUT
PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN
WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2001-39. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-A was removed for discussion purposes)
CC-B REJECTION OF BIDS FOR STREET AND STORM DRAIN
IMPROVEMENTS IN OLNEY STREET, RALPH STREET AND HART
AVENUE
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
MAYORS AND COUNCILMEMBERS INSTITUTE, JANUARY 9-11,2001,
SACRAMENTO
CC-D APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF HOME-FUNDED MORTGAGE
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that the Council approve the aforementioned items on the Consent Calendar. Vote
resulted:
Yes:
Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
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The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-A APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION
TO SEEK BIDS FOR ASPHALT CONCRETE OVERLAY ON VARIOUS
STREETS, FY 2001-02 AND GARVEY AVENUE STRIPING
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch asked if the signage along Garvey Avenue would be replaced
with new signs.
Ken Rukavina, City Engineer, replied that this project consists of traffic striping only.
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch requested that staff take a look at the street signs as they are
faded.
Ken Rukavina responded that he will have the Traffic Engineer look at the signs and will
include what is necessary into the bid specs.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that the Council approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for
bids by the City Clerk. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTER FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
A. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FROM MS. AMERICA, SUSAN
JESKE FOR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL PRESENTATION OF
STUDENTS AGAINST VIOLENCE AND IMPORTANCE OF
EDUCATION
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that staff be directed to coordinate the event with Ms. Jeske and the three schools, and
authorize the expenditure of an additional $2,000 in LLEBG funds for a total project cost of
$3,000. Before vote could result, more discussion ensued.
Councilman Taylor inquired about the letter from Rosemead High School declining the
City's offer and stating that the curriculum and presentation is not appropriate for high school
students., Councilman Taylor asked if that was the only response.
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Mayor Imperial stated that in talking with Ms. Jeske, he suggested that the program
would be better suited for junior high school students.
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch agreed with Mayor Imperial. Mr. Bruesch stated that the
Student Pledge from Ms. America's program is almost identical to the pledge taken by the junior
high students in Club RAP at Muscatel School. Mr. Bruesch concluded that this program is
more appropo for that age group.
Councilman Taylor stated that Ms. Jeske's press release indicates that she has spent the
last six months traveling across the county, and has visited over 75 high schools. Mr. Taylor
stated that there is no mention of intermediate schools or younger children. This program is
primarily geared to high schools.
Councilmember Clark stated that she agrees with Councilman Taylor regarding the letter
from Rosemead High School. Ms. Clark stated that Ms. Jeske is from Colorado near where the
Columbine shootings took place, and her message is to stop violence in high schools. Ms. Clark
commented that she was surprised by the letter from Rosemead High School stating that the
program is inappropriate. However, Ms. Clark stated that this program is a good start for junior
high school students.
Vote resulted:
Yes:
Bruesch, Imperial, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Abstain:
Taylor
Absent:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Patrick Gary Mesa, Sr., 3744 Delta, Rosemead, referring to Ms. America's program,
stated that his son was beaten up at Muscatel Intermediate. Mr. Mesa voiced his complaints
about various issues.
Councilman Taylor stated that he abstained because of the conflicting information
regarding the program being primarily for high schools, and Rosemead High School rejecting the
program. And, now, the program will be presented to junior high schools. Mr. Taylor stated
that he believes that there should be a message against violence, but that he needs more
information about the programs.
Lt. Wallace, Temple Station, stated that he met with Ms. Bladen, Principal of Rosemead
High School. Lt. Wallace stated that Ms. Bladen was concerned that the pledge taken by high
school aged students would result in some harassment and retaliation from other students. Ms.
Jeske could not guarantee that that would not happen. Therefore, the High School rejected the
program and felt that it would better suited in a junior high school environment.
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Councilman Taylor asked if any reference was made to the other 75 high schools that Ms.
Jeske visited.
Lt. Wallace stated that many of the schools Ms. Jeske visited were in the mid-west in
which the high schools encompass 7-12 grades. The program was presented to the younger
members of the high school. Lt. Wallace stated that that gave the impression that Ms. Jeske
presented the program to high school aged students.
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VH. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS - None
VHI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20
p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 25, 2001, at 8:00 p.m., but
will not be held due to the Christmas holiday.
Respectfully submitted:
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City Clerk"'
APPROVED:
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