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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 14, 2004
NOT 07FICIAL UNT/i_
ADOPTED BY THE
ROSE-MEAD
CITY COUNCIL
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Clark at 8:01
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 Taylor
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Alarcon, Vasquez, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Imperial,
and Mayor Clark
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 8, 2004 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council held on June
8, 2004, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Alarcon, Clark, Imperial, Taylor, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 27, 2004 - REGULAR MEETING
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, stated that at the aforementioned meeting he
spoke against the use of HOME funds because people living in those areas do not take any pride
in their homes and neighborhood and that his comments were not included in the minutes.
Councilman Taylor pointed out to Mr. Nunez that his objections are included under the
Public Hearing section of the minutes. Councilman Taylor requested that the minutes be
deferred to include verbatim dialogue from the Public Hearing section. There being no
objection, the minutes will be deferred.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 24, 2004 = REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
IMPERIAL that the Council approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of August 24, 2004.
Vote resulted:
Yes:
Alarc6n, Vasquez, Clark, Taylor, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS: None
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Bernice Arrants, 6125 Sultana Avenue, Temple City, spoke in favor of Wal-Mart. Ms.
Arrants thanked the Council for their decision under pressure and adversity.
Julie Gentry, 8915 Nevada Avenue, Rosemead, spoke in favor of Wal-Mart and thanked
the Council for their decision.
Mary Ellen Dundas, 3808 Earle, Rosemead, spoke in favor of Wal-Mart and the ability to
enjoy one stop shopping.
James Wang, 8399 E. Garvey Avenue, Rosemead, commended the Council for their
decision in favor of Wal-Mart.
Joan Hunter, Rosemead Chamber of Commerce President, thanked the Council for taking
their stand in favor of Wal-Mart and for putting the City before their careers. Ms. Hunter stated
that the Chamber and their Board of Directions will support the Council all the way.
Lee Ann Dalessio, Rosemead Chamber Executive Director, congratulated the Council
and staff for their hard work on the Wal-Mart project. Ms. Dalessio announced that the
Chamber's second semi-annual Legislative and Membership Luncheon will be held tomorrow at
the Garvey Community Center.
Darrell Kelty, 4443 Earle Avenue, Rosemead, Rosemead Planning Commission,
commended and thanked the Council for their decision on Wal-Mart.
Ron Gay, 4106 Encinita, Rosemead, requested copies of the video and/or transcripts from
the September 7, 2004 Council meeting and the August 16, 2004 Planning Commission meeting.
Mr. Gay asked how he can access the site plan. Mr. Gay, in conclusion, stated that he does not
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agree with the Council in their decision on Wal-Mart and that Wal-Mart was a done deal from
the beginning.
Mayor Pro Tern Imperial took exception to Mr. Gay's statement that it was a done deal
from the beginning. Mr. Imperial asked if Mr. Gay was calling for him during the September 7m
public hearing.
Mr. Gay responded that it was not him. However, many people were wondering why the
P.R.I.D.E. meetings held at the Chamber office did not allow others into their meetings.
Mayor Pro Tern Imperial responded that he received a letter from Mr. Bevington (SOC
Committee) threating legal action on him for his involvement with the P.R.I.D.E. Committee
since he (Mr. Imperial) had already made a decision on WalMart. Mayor Pro Tern Imperial
stated that Mr. Bevington's comment was in error.
Mayor Clark stated that the letter from Mr. Bevington was threatening to all the
Councilmembers.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
HI. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-40 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$684,962.88 NUMBERED 46666 THROUGH 46792
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN
VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2004-40. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Alarc6n, Clark, Imperial, Taylor, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (Item CC-B was pulled for discussion purposes)
CC-A ORDINANCE NO. 836 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH WAL-MART REAL ESTATE
BUSINESS TRUST FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AND
RUSH STREET (DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 04-01) - ADOPT
CC-C AWARD OF BID TO EL MONTE FORD FOR THE PURCHASE OF
CODE ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE 2005 FOR EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
XLS I
CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT
ROBERT KROMAN
AGAINST THE CITY FROM
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SE
that the Council approve the aforementioned items on
Yes:
Alarcon, Vasquez, Clark,
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried
CC-B ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR 2
VARIOUS CITY STREETS
ND BY COUNCILMAN ALARCON
Consent Calendar. Vote resulted:
Imperial
so ordered.
SLURRY SEAL PROJECT ON
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, asked if the City coordinates with the other
utilities prior to doing slurry seal projects. Mr. Nunez stated that the slurry seal on Newmark
was completed about two months ago and the water company recently came out and broke up the
street to work on the waterlines.
Councilman Taylor asked if the water
waterline?
was connecting someone to the
Mr. Nunez stated that he did not think so.
Councilman Taylor stated that anytime the
street, the utilities have to come in and do their red
not pertain to slurry seal projects. Mr. Taylor req
affected and what the water company did on New.
is going to reconstruct or resurface a
prior to the project. However, this does
d a report on how many properties were
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Ken Rukavina, City Engineer, stated that the City has a 5-year moratorium on resurfacing
and reconstruction. There is not a moratorium on slurry sealing streets. Mr. Rukavina continued
that the utilities are notified of the projects and are encouraged to do their work prior to the start
of the job.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ
that the Council accept the project; authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion by the
City Clerk; and authorize the release of the 10 percent retention payment 35 days after the
recorded date of the Notice of Completion. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Alarc6n, Vasquez, Clark, Taylor, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
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 Vasquez thanked the Sheriffs Department and staff for their hard work and
long hours on the public hearing on September 7`".
Mayor Pro Tern Imperial thanked the Wal-Mart supporters for their comments tonight.
Helen Gunther, 3654 Dubonnet, Rosemead, stated that she is 100% behind the Council.
Ms. Gunther added that South San Gabriel voted not to incorporate with the City of Rosemead.
Councilman Vasquez requested that tonight's meeting be adjourned in memory of Officer
Frank Torres of the Montebello Police Department who was killed while off duty.
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., in memory of Montebello Police Department Officer Frank Torres. The next regular
meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2004, at 8:00 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
City Clerk
MAYOR
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