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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 12, 2000
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Clark at 8:02
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 Taylor
The invocation was delivered by Chaplain Charlie Corum of the Pacific Youth
Correctional Ministries
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Bruesch, Taylor, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tem Imperial, and
Mayor Clark
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NONE
PRESENTATIONS:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - NONE
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of the public hearing was presented by
the City Attorney.
A. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 00-04 - AMENDING THE HOUSING
ELEMENT OF THE ROSEMEAD GENERAL PLAN TO MEET THE
STATE REQUIREMENT FOR 1998-2005 PLANNING PERIOD
A.1 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-66 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT
OF THE ROSEMEAD GENERAL PLAN (GPA 00-04)
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, presented the staff report.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for those in the audience wishing to address this
item.
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
IMPERIAL that the Council adopt a Negative Declaration and approve General Plan
Amendment 00-04 and adopt Resolution No. 2000-66. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-65 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-65
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$1,418,824.45 NUMBERED 32449 THROUGH 32583
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN
VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2000-65. 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-C and CC-E were removed for discussion purposes)
CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE
COALITION FOR PRACTICAL REGULATION OF STORMWATER
DISCHARGE
CC-B AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS INSTITUTE, JANUARY 25-26,2001,
MONTEREY
CC-D REQUEST FROM MEXICAN AMERICAN STUDENT ORGANIZATION
CC-F ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR 1999-2000 SLURRY SEAL ON VARIOUS
CITY STREETS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that the Council approve the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-C ADOPTION OF DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE)
PROGRAM
Councilman Taylor stated that he intends to vote No on this item.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ
that the Council adopt the DBE Program, authorize the City Clerk to advertise the overall goal,
and submit the adopted DBE Program to Caltrans for approval. Before vote could result, more
discussion ensued.
Councilman Taylor stated that DBE Program is selective and biased, and that all
businesses should be treated equal no matter what size they are.
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Councilman Bruesch agreed with Councilman Taylor. However, Mr. Bruesch stated that
this is an attempt to assist minority-owned businesses without stepping on toes.
Ken Rukavina, City Engineer, stated that this program is to encourage the contractor to
make a good faith effort in meeting these goals. Mr. Rukavina continued that if the contractor
shows that they made a good faith effort in contacting minority or disadvantaged businesses, that
would satisfy the City and the contract can be awarded. Mr. Rukavina stated that these goals
will have to be re-established every year depending on the types of federal projects that are
forthcoming.
Councilman Taylor asked if a legitimate business is interested in a City project, are they
entitled to bid?
Mr. Rukavina responded that they are entitled to bid, but that they are encouraged to use
the DBE guidelines.
Councilman Bruesch stated that the spirit of this document asks public agencies to give
everyone a chance.
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, explained that this program is a guideline for the
contractors to make an effort in contacting minority or disadvantaged businesses. However, state
law prevents the City from awarding to anyone other than the lowest responsible bidder.
Councilman Vasquez called for the question.
Vote resulted:
Yes:
Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial
No:
Taylor
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor stated for the record that he is in favor of every small businessperson,
minority business, woman owned business, and disadvantaged business, being able to participate
or bid on a project. However, Mr. Taylor continued, the DBE guideline gives preferential
treatment over businesses that meet all the requirements needed to bid on a project. Mr. Taylor
referred to the staff report on the Race-neutral paragraph, item (3), which states the method used
includes assisting in overcoming limitations in bonding and financing. Mr. Taylor stated that the
contractor that bids on a project must be in a financial position to bond that job. This
requirement is already in place. However, now the City will have to assist the disadvantaged
businesses because they cannot meet the requirements of doing business. Lastly, Mr. Taylor
cited item (6) which includes accepting the lowest responsible bidder regardless of whether it is a
DBE firm. Mr. Taylor stated that the City is already doing that.
CC-E REQUEST BY CITY COUNCIL THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ACQUIRE MIXED USE PROPERTY AT 9734 ABILENE
AVENUE FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE OF $283,200
Councilman Taylor stated that he intends to vote No on this item as he does not see a
reason for this at this time, as he stated at the Redevelopment Agency meeting just concluded.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ
that the Council, by minute action, request the Agency to acquire the property. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial
No:
Taylor
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
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The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
Councilman Bruesch:
1. Applauded the churches and pastors for providing and serving over 800 meals at the
Rosemead Community Center, and to Chaplain Charley Corum for initiating this program many
years ago.
Commended Lisa Baker, CDBG Grants Coordinator, and staff for their projected
housing requirements report.
Mayor Clark also commended Chaplain Corum for starting the Thanksgiving dinner
program many years ago.
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 adjourned regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2000, at 5:00
p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
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MAYOR
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