CC - Approval of Minutes - 05-11-99 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
MAY 11, 1999
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Vasquez 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 Councilman Imperial
The Invocation was delivered by Mayor Vasquez
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers, Imperial, Mayor Pro Tern Clark, and Mayor Vasquez
Absent: Councilman Taylor - excused, and Councilman Bruesch - excused
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 23, 1999 -REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 23, 1999, be approved as submitted. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Bruesch, Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS: -None
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Holly Knapp, 8367 E. Whitmore Street, Rosemead, thanked the Council on behalf of
People for People for the grant they received, and stated that their canned good drive was very
successful.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of the public hearing was presented by
the City Attorney. The City Clerk then administered the oath to all those persons wishing to
address the Council on any public hearing item.
II. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 99-17 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$1,072,923.64 NUMBERED 26883 THROUGH 27044
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MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that the Council adopt Resolution No. 99-17. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Bruesch, Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 99-18 -ADOPTING THE 1998 AND 199
SUPPLEMENTS TO THE 1997 EDITION OF THE STANDARD
SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
"GREENBOOK"
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ADOPTING THE 1998 AND 1999 SUPPLEMENTS TO THE 1997 EDITION
OF THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS
CONSTRUCTION "GREENBOOK"
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that the Council adopt Resolution No. 99-18. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Bruesch, Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 99-19 AND 99-20
The following resolutions were presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
SUPPORTING THE LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS TO ACCOMPLISH
GROUNDWATER CLEAN-UP IN THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN
RESOLUTION NO. 99-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
SUPPORTING THE SAN GABRIEL DRINKING WATER INITIATIVE
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, asked if the polluters would be identified
and assessed for the cleanup.
Councilmember Clark stated that they have been identified by the EPA, and the purpose of
the bill is to obtain government funding to aid in the cleanup in order to move this project ahead.
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Ms. Clark explained that the clean up was stalled because of the discovery of perchlorate in the
groundwater in Baldwin Park. Because perchlorate comes from rocket fuel used in World War II
actions, it is felt that it is appropriate for the federal government to contribute to the cleanup
efforts.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN
IMPERIAL that the Council adopt Resolutions No. 99-19 and No. 99-20. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Bruesch, Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 99-21 -PAC BELL- OPPOSING THE APPLICATION
OF SBC/PAC BELL TO RAISE RATES FOR "411" CALLS
Councilman Imperial requested that this item be deferred pending further information.
There being no objection, the Mayor deferred this item.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 99-22-DECLARING I HE WEEK OF MAY 9-13 AS
"SHERIFF'S APPRECIATION WEEK" IN ROSEMEAD
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
DECLARING THE WEEK OF MAY 9-13-, 1999 AS "SHERIFF'S
APPRECIATION WEEK" IN ROSEMEAD
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK
that the Council adopt Resolution No. 99-22. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Bruesch, Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
G. RESOLUTION NO. 99-23 - GRANTING TO S.C. WATER COMPANY A
FRANCHISE TO USE OR TO LAY AND USE PIPE, CONDUITS AND
APPURTENANCES FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING
WATER ALONG,ACROSS, UPON AND UNDER THE PUBLIC STREETS
WITHIN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
WATER COMPANY A FRANCHISE TO USE OR TO LAY AND USE PIPE,
CONDUITS AND APPURTENANCES FOR TRANSMITTING AND
DISTRIBUTING WATER FOR ANY AND ALL PURPOSES IN, ALONG,
ACROSS, UPON AND UNDER THE PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS
AND PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, requested clarification of laying pipe across and
upon streets.
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, responded that it will all be underground.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK
that the Council adopt Resolution No. 99-23. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Bruesch, Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
H. ORDINANCE NO. 793-ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA
BUILDING,ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, AND
PLUMBING CODES AND AMENDMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
The following Ordinance was introduced to Council for first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 793
ORDINANCE NO. 793 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 50022.2, THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 26 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING
CODE), THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27 LOS ANGELES
COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
(TITLE 28 LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING CODE), THE
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE(TITLE 29 LOS ANGELES COUNTY
MECHANICAL CODE) AND ADOPTING THE LOCAL AMENDMENTS
THERETO
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Council introduce and place Ordinance No. 793 on first reading, and schedule the item for
a second reading at the meeting of May 25, 1999. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Bruesch, Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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IV. CONSENT CALENDAR(Item CC-D was removed for discussion purposes)
CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM AGAINST CITY FROM
FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY/HIE YING HUANG
CC-B APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP 62629 - 3414 ECKHART AVENUE;
ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DEED FOR DRAINAGE EASEMENT- 8119
HELLMAN AVENUE
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS
67TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, NEW ORLEANS,LOUISIANA -JUNE
11-15, 1999
CC-E AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BID FOR REPLACEMENT COMPUTER
SYSTEM
CC-F APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH MCGLADREY & PULLEN FOR
Y2K COMPLIANCE CONSULTING SERVICES
CC-G PURCHASE OF CITY'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY BANNERS FOR VALLEY
BOULEVARD STREET LAMPS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK
that foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Bruesch, Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-D AB 84 (GRANLUND) - EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS ON
ORGANIZATIONS FORMING POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES -
OPPOSE
Councilman Imperial stated that intends to vote No on this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark explained that this bill as written is misleading, and that it
specifically seeks to prohibit the League of California Cities from forming a Political Action
Committee (PAC). Ms. Clark stated that no expenditure of public funds will be used to form
those PAC's and that many other governmental agencies have PAC's. Ms. Clark stated that this
bill is an effort to stop the League from putting a Constitutional Amendment on the ballot that
would safeguard the funds that local government depends on to provide vital services to cities.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK, SECOND BY MAYOR VASQUEZ that the
Council oppose AB 84 (Granlund). Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Bruesch, Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
A. REAPPOINTMENT OF VICTOR RUIZ TO THE TRAFFIC
COMMISSION
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Council reappoint Victor Ruiz to the Traffic Commission. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Bruesch, Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. REAPPOINTMENT OF MERCED "BILL" ORTIZ TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK
that the Council reappoint Merced "Bill" Ortiz to the Planning Commission. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Bruesch, Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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 8:15
p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 1999, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
City Clerk MAYOR
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