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ADO`'F =D BY THE
ROSEMEAD
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 8, 1998
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Bruesch 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 Councilman Imperial
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Imperial, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez, and
Mayor Bruesch
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 11, 1998 -REGULAR MEETING
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 11, 1998 was deferred for corrections and
addition of verbatim sections.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 25, 1998 -REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 25, 1998, be approved as
corrected. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, 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 -None
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 98-39 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$480,793.81 NUMBERED 24574 THROUGH 24821
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-39. Vote resulted:
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Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Mayor Bruesch requested an explanation for Check No. 24580 in the amount of$100.00
for the County Clerk for wildlife expense fees.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 98-40-A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DESIGNATING A REDEVELOPMENT
SURVEY AREA FOR STUDY PURPOSES
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 98-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
DESIGNATING A REDEVELOPMENT SURVEY AREA AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH THE PLAN
FORMATION PROCESS
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, asked if a study has been done on the vacant
businesses.
Mayor Bruesch responded that he has a report on the vacancies and the under utilized
properties such as buildings being used as warehouses, and substandard properties.
Mr. Nunez asked how the new redevelopment area would affect the occupancy of the
buildings. Mr. Nunez stated that tearing down old businesses or inheriting under utilized
buildings is not beneficial to the City.
Mayor Bruesch stated that the purpose of developing this survey area is to conduct a
study to seek ways to upgrade the appearance of that area in order to attract businesses to those
vacant properties and buildings.
Mr. Nunez asked about Redevelopment Agency acquiring properties.
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, responded that redevelopment is an excellent tool to
promote development in a specific area and has been used by most of the surrounding cities to
improve their downtown districts. Mr. Tripepi stated that the City wants to also use this as a tool
in revitalizing our downtown area on Valley Boulevard. Mr. Tripepi added that there are no
single family dwellings in the project area and the major concern is how to help and/or assist the
existing businesses to become more successful.
Mr. Nunez stated that existing businesses cannot compete rent-wise and with other
incentives that the Agency would give to new companies coming in.
Mr. Tripepi responded that those types of incentives involve large land, price, and rent
subsidies to big corporations and that Valley Boulevard is not that type of project.
Mr. Nunez then asked what would happen if a private property is next to a potential
development.
Mr. Tripepi responded again that Valley Boulevard does not promote that type of large
businesses.
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Mayor Bruesch added that Rosemead was formed and flourished by small businesses and
the owners need help in retaining that type of business. Mr. Bruesch stated that by developing a
redevelopment project area, we can assist those small business owners.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-40. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM AGAINST CITY-WHITTIER
UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
B. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT- STREET TREE MAINTENANCE
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
VASQUEZ that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
The following item was taken out of order:
HI. LEGISLATIVE
C. AMEND AGENDA TO INCLUDE RESOLUTION NO. 98-41
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that the Council approve amending the Agenda to include Resolution Na 98-41 as the need to
take action arose after the posting of the Agenda. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 98-41 - DECLARING SEPTEMBER 14 THROUGH 20,
1998 AS "SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WEEK"
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 98-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
DECLARING SEPTEMBER 14TH THROUGH 20TH, 1998 AS "SAN
GABRIEL VALLEY WEEK"
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MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-41. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
A. AUTOMATIC VOTING MACHINE FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
VASQUEZ that the Council authorize the purchase of an automatic voting machine. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
VI. STATUS REPORTS -None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. REQUEST FROM ASIAN PACIFIC FAMILY CENTER FOR THE USE
OF CITY EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CELEBRATING RED
RIBBON WEEK, OCTOBER 17, 1998
Councilman Taylor stated that he has difficulty in opposing this item, but every group and
organization in the City, therefore, deserves the same right to make this request. Mr. Taylor
added that he was concerned with the City's liability responsibilities.
Mayor Bruesch responded that in this particular request, there are many organizations
involved with this event, and that Asian Pacific is spearheading the event to reach the Asian
community as well as all others.
Councilman Taylor asked how has this program been handled in the past and will all other
groups be eligible also.
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, responded that this is the first time that a group of
organizations is banding together to sponsor Red Ribbon Week. Mr. Tripepi explained that
certain criteria have to met by a group in order for the City to become involved, such as co-
sponsorship by the City. Mr. Tripepi continued that any group has the right to ask to use City
items, but it is the Council's decision, on an individual basis, as to whether or not to grant that
request. Mr. Tripepi stated that in the past Red Ribbon Week events, the City was not involved
with supplying tables and booths, we mainly purchased t-shirts and helped with the 5K run and
this is the first time many organizations are involved with making this a larger scaled community
event. Mr. Tripepi, in conclusion, added that since the City is involved, we insisted on the SI
million liability insurance certificate holding the city harmless.
Councilman Taylor stated that each time such request is made in the future, he is not
going to vote against it.
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Councilman Imperial agreed that the Council can make their decision on an individual
basis as needed.
Mr. Tripepi clarified that favorable decisions for organizations would be based on their
ability to provide the necessary insurance coverage and meet all other requirements.
Councilman Ta r clanfed that he will scrutinize each o ganization that m kes this
ter to ascertain City services are available to tr t'-
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MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY UNC ME ER
CLARK that Council direct staff to make the necessary arrangements to deliver and pick up the
equipment at no cost to the Asian Pacific Family Center. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. MAYOR BRUESCH
Announced that Lt. Stu Heller was in the audience and invited him to let us know what the
future holds for him.
Lt. Heller, stated that he was invited to attend the Federal Bureau Investigation National
Academy in Quantico, Viriginia, from September 27th through December 11th.
WI!. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE -None
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35
p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 1998, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
City Clerk MAYOR
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