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CC - 05-22-01• 9 APPROVED CITY OFRO~EI4EAD MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINCPATE a o ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL R MAY 22, 2001 The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch 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 Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch The Invocation was delivered by Traffic Commissioner Holly Knapp ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmembers Clark, Taylor, and Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch Absent: Mayor Imperial and Councilman Vasquez - both excused absences APPROVAL OF MINUTES: - MAY 8, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 8, 2001, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark No: None Absent: Vasquez, Imperial Abstain: None The Mayor Pro Tern declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. PRESENTATIONS: A gavel plaque was presented by the City Council members to Planning Commissioner Rudy Ruiz who is leaving the Planning Commission. 1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None H. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None III. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-14 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $342,546.95 NUMBERED 33882 THROUGH 34023 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2001-14. Vote resulted: Yes: Taylor, Bruesch, Clark No: None Absent: Vasquez, Imperial Abstain: None The Mayor Pro Tern declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CCMIN:5-22-01 Page # I 0 B. RESOLUTION NO. 01-15 - SUPPORTING REASONABLE AND COST EFFECTIVE WASTEWATER DISCHARGE STANDARDS FOR THE SAN GABRIEL AND RIO HONDO RIVERS MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the Council approve Resolution No. 2001-15 and authorize the Mayor to send correspondence to the State Water Resources Control Board and the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board in support of reasonable and cost effective wastewater discharge standards. Before vote could result, more discussion ensued. Councilmember Clark stated that currently the L.A. Sanitation District treats the sewer water discharge in a tertiary manner, which renders the water drinkable, however, it is not recommended for drinking. The EPA has declared the river to be a source of drinking water and wants it to be treated further, in addition to the tertiary treatment, by installing a reverse osmosis process at a cost of $2 billion. Ms. Clark stated that this is just for water that is going to the ocean. Ms. Clark continued that she is in favor of opposing this regulation. Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch stated that this is a state response to a federal mandate of years ago whereby if the water that goes into the rivers has pollutants in it, there has to be some measures taken to keep the pollution from entering the ocean. Mr. Bruesch stated that there is a huge difference between the eastern rivers and the California rivers in that the eastern rivers have 1800 or so miles before they reach the ocean. In California it is only 63 miles to the ocean, and the water is faster and deeper. Mr. Bruesch stated that California needs a different method of taking the trash and pollutants out of the water. The federal government does not see that as a problem nor that it is a different situation, and wants to apply the same rules to all the states. Mr. Bruesch stated that this regulation needs to be rewritten and have provisions included that realize that the physics of California's watershed drainage system is completely different from most other rivers in the United States. At this time Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch called for the question. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, No: None Absent: Vasquez, Imperial Abstain: None The Mayor Pro Tern declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR ( CC-A was removed for discussion purposes) CC-B AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY FROM MARIA CANCINO, DEVEN MALTEZ, FRANCINE MALTEZ, ISABEL MALTEZ, AND MICHAEL PROA CC-C APPROVAL OF 4TH OF JULY PARADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AND THE PARADE COMMITTEE CC-D APPROVAL OF JUNE 5, 2001 FOR BUDGET STUDY SESSION MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that the Council approve the aforementioned items on the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark No: None Absent: Vasquez, Imperial Abstain: None The Mayor Pro Tern declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. r r CCMIN:5-22-01 Page a2 • C CC-A REQUEST FOR RED CURB ON THE WEST SIDE OF SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD IN FRONT OF DIAMOND SQUARE Councilman Taylor stated that he cannot vote for this item. Mr. Taylor stated that this is good commercial property along San Gabriel Boulevard. Mr. Taylor explained that the residents on Pine Street elected not to have the City install No Parking signs on that street. San Gabriel is a gathering spot for day laborers to try and find work and the red curbing will move the problem back to Pine Street. Mr. Taylor continued that he realizes there is a problem in that area, but the red curbing will take away much needed legitimate and needed parking spaces for commercial businesses. Councilmember Clark suggested that this item be reviewed again as she agrees with Councilman Taylor that the day laborer problem will be shifted back to Pine Street and other residential streets. Mrs. Clark stated that the Diamond Square parking lot impacts parking on surrounding streets because of lack of parking spaces. Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch suggested also that this item be returned to the Traffic Commission for further review and for an update of the parking situation at Diamond Square. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that the Council deny the request for red curb on the west side of San Gabriel Boulevard in front of Diamond Square. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark No: None Absent: Vasquez, Imperial Abstain: None The Mayor Pro Tern declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None VI. STATUS REPORTS - None VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER BILL ORTIZ FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION B. REQUEST FROM VICTOR RUIZ FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that the Council approve the reappointments of Planning Commissioner Bill Ortiz and Traffic Commissioner Victor Ruiz. Vote resulted: Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark No: None Absent: Vasquez, Imperial Abstain: None The Mayor Pro Tem declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TRANSCRIPTS OF CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES PUBLIC PARTICIPATION HEARINGS ON RATE DESIGN APPLICATION 00-11-038 IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 CCMIN:5-22-01 Page #3 • 9 Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that after the agenda was posted, the Public Utilities Commission notified Mr. Wagner that the hearing transcripts could be provided electronically by e-mail without charge. It has since been received and printed out. No action is required. D. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR Stated that he previously requested the past three years of RYA's budget and sponsor list. However, of the sponsor portion, he only received the past year's list. Mr. Taylor stated that the sponsors are no longer interested in the youth groups and this is an indication that we need to do something. Mr. Taylor continued that the sponsor donations vary from $25 to $250 per team, and there should be some uniformity in the amounts. Mr. Taylor questioned why a sponsor that only donates $25 gets the same sponsorship credit as the business that donated $250. There is no equality in that. Mr. Taylor stated perhaps that is what happened with the lack of support among sponsors and there is no equality. Mr. Taylor requested RYA's sponsor list from two to three years ago. Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch added that he has been trying to resurrect the Little League at Garvey Park for the past few years. Mr. Bruesch stated that the kids want to play, but for some reason, there is no interest among the parents or sponsors. VHI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: City Clerk ' CCMIN:5-22-01 Page n4 APPROVED: