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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETIN '
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 23, 2001
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Imperial at
8:03 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 Councilwoman Clark.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Taylor,Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch, and
Mayor Imperial
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: - OCTOBER 9, 2001, REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN
TAYLOR that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 9, 2001, be approved as
submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS:
A special commendation was presented to Frank Tripepi, City Manager, for his 30 years
of exemplary service to local government. The Council congratulated Mr. Tripepi for being the
longest tenured currently practicing City Manager in the same City in the State of California, and
one of a handful of City Managers nationwide with over 30-years of service with the same
municipality.
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, thanked the Council and staff for their loyalty and support
over the years.
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1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, stated that campaign signs for the upcoming
Garvey School Board election are posted on utility poles.
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, responded that the election signs were removed and the
candidates were notified to come to City Hall and pick up their signs.
John Steelesmith, SCE and Uma Chander, made announcements on behalf of the
Rosemead Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Chander invited the Council to the "Eggs and Taxes
Breakfast" on October 25th ; and announced that the next mixer will be held at Career Partners on
November 8a'. Mr. Steelesmith invited the Council to the New Century Ford Auto ribbon cutting
ceremony celebrating their Grand Opening on November 7m.
Susan Reyes, 7922 Hershey Street, Rosemead, stated that there are no recreation
programs in the City for 12, 13 and 14 year olds. Ms. Reyes continued that skateboard riding is
not allowed in the parks and that kids need something to do to keep them off the streets to cut
down on gang violence.
Councilman Taylor suggested that Ms. Reyes meet with the Director of Parks and
Recreation regarding information about the City's recreation programs.
Mayor Imperial stated that he has encountered problems with skateboarders, such as a
recent occurrence where skateboarders were doing dangerous stunts near the bus bench in front
of the Library, narrowly missing two senior citizens sitting there.
Ms. Reyes replied that if there was a skateboard park in the City, the kids would be there
and not be on the streets skating.
Mayor Imperial stated that he attended a skateboard park in Orange County and heard a
lot of abusive and foul language coming from the skaters. Mr. Imperial concluded that Ms.
Reyes should see the Parks and Recreation Director.
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch stated that he has been meeting with representatives of youth
services groups over the past months, and two pastors from Rosemead's churches were interested
in a portable skateboard park. The skateboard park would be placed on church property for two
or three days a week under the supervision of church volunteers to allow the kids to come and
skate. Mr. Bruesch concluded that such a program could be utilized on the under used parking
lots of in the City churches and he is currently investing such a possibility.
As corrected by Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch at the 11/13/01 Council
meeting.
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H. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 01-35 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$369,249.15 NUMBERED 35554 THROUGH 35719
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that the Council adopt Resolution No. 01-35. 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 AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CITY CLERKS NEW LAW AND
ELECTION SEMINAR - DECEMBER 5-7,2001, MONTEREY
CC-B REQUEST FROM ROSEMEAD HIGH SCHOOL TO CONTRIBUTE
$2900 TOWARD THE COST OF THE 14TH ANNUAL RUNAVALK
AGAINST DRUGS, ALCOHOL & TOBACCO ON SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 27, 2001
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SEMINAR,
MONTEREY
6-7,2001,
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BRUESCH that the Council approve the aforementioned items on the Consent Calendar. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, Vasquez
No: None
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Absent: None -
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
A. REQUEST FROM THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE GRASSROOTS NETWORK AND AUTHORIZE
THE SUBSEQUENT INCREASE IN ANNUAL DUES
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN
VASQUEZ that Council direct staff to pay the invoice. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Bruesch, Imperial, Clark, Vasquez
No:
Taylor
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor stated for the record that he voted No as the League currently has, as
its primary function, an active legislative lobbying organization, and that there are approximately
12 different organizations that lobby for various bills als ! °'.e r *T
lty has sufficient representation, and for those
reasons, he is opposed to this item. "'11r. Taylor stated that the City currently pays $30,000
a year to a lobbyist to represent the City of Rosemead." As corrected by Councilman
Taylor at the 11/13/01 Council meeting.
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS - None
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 8:30
p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2001, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
City C erk
APPROVED:
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