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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ADOPTED BY THE
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL +D
AUGUST 24, 2004 CITY COUNCIL
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Clark 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 Mayor Pro Tern Imperial.
The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Vasquez
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Alarcon, Vasquez, and Mayor Pro Tern Imperial
Absent: Taylor - excused and Clark - excused
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 10, 2004 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN ALARCON, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council held on August 10, 2004,
be approved as submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Alarcon, Imperial, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor, Clark
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS: None
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Beverly Thomson, 8320 Scenic Drive, South San Gabriel, ex~ressed her opposition to
Wal-Mart and to Wal-Mart's Attorney's statement at the August 16 Planning Commission
Public Hearing that Wal-Mart cannot accept limitations on their operating hours.
Peggy Baumann, 8305 Scenic Drive, South San Gabriel, expressed her concern with
Wal-Mart and that it will not improve the City or South San Gabriel, particularly with the
increased traffic on Walnut Grove.
Lori Okamoto, 1809 N. Eckhart, South San Gabriel, stated her concern that increased
traffic from Wal-Mart will be hazardous for school aged children, and will cause the loss of
small businesses in the area.
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Michael Drange, 8765 E. Ralph Street, Rosemead, stated his concern with the health of
children from the added vehicle emissions due to increased traffic. Mr. Drange suggested that an
initiative be placed on the ballot to let the residents decide.
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, stated that he has always reported problems to
staff or Council, and if he observes nothing has been done, he will come before the Council and
address the problem. Councilman Vasquez clarified that through the years, staff has rectified
problems he has reported. Mr. Nunez reported a street tree has a broken stake growing through it
at the shopping center across the street. Mr. Nunez stated that from now on, he will not report
anything to Council or staff.
Mary Weidner, 2633 Walnut Grove, Rosemead, appealed to the Council not to build
Wal-Mart for the sake of the children attending the schools in that area and because of the
increased traffic, and the added congestion during the holidays.
Polly Low, 1039 La Presa, Rosemead, asked how the Council would feel if a Wal-Mart
was built on their street and to think of how this would affect our neighboring cities also.
Ron Gay, 4106 Encinita Avenue, Rosemead, stated that everything is wrong with the
project from the location, to the quality of life affected by Wal-Mart.
Mayor Pro Tern Imperial introduced the new Chamber Director, Lee Ann D'Alessio.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 2004-31 - CERTIFICATION OF
COMPLIANCE WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CONGESTION
MANAGEMENT
Bill Crowe, City Manager, presented the staff report.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for those in the audience wishing to speak for or
against this item.
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN ALARC6N, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ
that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2004-31. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Alarc6n, Vasquez, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor, Clark
Abstain:
None
The Mayor Pro Tern declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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M. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-32 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS .
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$501,611.10 NUMBERED 46207 THROUGH 46412
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN ALARCON
that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2004-32. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Alarc6n, Vasquez, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor, Clark
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
TV. CONSENT CALENDAR (Item CC-C was removed for discussion purposes)
CC-A ORDINANCE NO. 834 - APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 03-217,
CHANGING THE ZONING. FROM "R-1; SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL" ZONE TO "PD; PLANNED DEVELOPMENT" ZONE
AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 6-158 LOCATED AT 8470 MISSION
DRIVE (APNs: 5372-016-021, 022, 038) - ADOPT
CC-B AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR THE "PER CAPITAL AND
ROBERT-Z'BERG HARRIS GRANTS" FOR ROSEMEAD AND GARVEY
POOLS AND APPROVE RESOLUTIONS NO. 2004-33 AND 2004-34
CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM AGAINST CITY FROM ERIC
OZUNA
CC-E ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR PARK ADA AND BALLFIELD
LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS
CC-F SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 AT 7:00 P.M. AT
ROSEMEAD HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM TO HEAR APPEAL FROM
ACTIONS TAKEN BY PLANNING COMMISSION ON WAL-MART
PROJECT APPLICATIONS
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CC-G ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2004-35 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF
GRANT FUNDING REQUEST UNDER LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
BLOCK GRANT (LLEBG) PROGRAM
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN ALARCON
that the Council approve the aforementioned items on the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Alarcon, Vasquez, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor, Clark
Abstain:
None
The Mayor Pro Tern declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-C APPROVAL OF ROSEMEAD PARK SNACK BAR AGREEMENT FOR
ROSEMEAD ELITE ALL-STARS AND COMPANY
Councilman Alarcon asked if AYSO will be using the snack bar.
Michael Burbank, Director of Parks and Recreation replied that AYSO has requested the
use of the snack bar twice, at their Opening and Closing Day.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN ALARCON, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ
that the Council approve the Agreement and authorize its execution by the Mayor. Vote
resulted:
Yes:
Alarcon, Vasquez, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor, Clark
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
Councilman Vasquez congratulated Lt. Wallace for winning 17 medals at the Police
Officers Olympics in Track and Skeet Shooting.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45
p.m. The next Adjourned Regular Meeting is scheduled for September 7, 2004, at Rosemead
High School, 9063 E. Mission Drive, to hear and consider applications for Tentative Parcel Map
26827, Conditional Use Permit 02-882, Conditional Use Permit 02-883, Conditional Use Permit
03-939, Development Agreement 04-01, General Plan Amendment 03-02, and Certification of an
Environmental Impact Report for those project applications.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
City Clerk
MAYOR
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