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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 22, 1998
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Bruesch 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 Councilman Imperial
The Invocation was delivered by Mayor Bruesch
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 11, 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 8, 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
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
III. LEGISLATIVE
RESOLUTION NO. 98-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$518,964.37 NUMBERED 24723 THROUGH 24892
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-42. 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(Item CC-C was removed for discussion purposes)
CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND REGIONAL COMMUNITY POLICING
INSTITUTE CONFERENCE ON PREVENTING VIOLENCE THROUGH
COMMUNITY POLICING, OCTOBER 13-14, 1998 - SANTA BARBARA
CC-B PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT GRAFFITI REMOVAL VEHICLES
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.
Councilman Taylor stated that the conference referred to in CC-A is a very critical
program dealing with domestic abuse cases and requested information from that conference.
CC-C REQUEST FROM CONSOLIDATED DISPOSAL SERVICES, INC. FOR
ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
REFUSE RATES
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, stated that some people do not recycle their trash
nor green waste and what effect does this have on the rates since trucks have to use other transfer
facilities.
Mayor Bruesch responded that the tonnage is not in question, but that the Puente Hills
Landfill fills up by 11:00 a.m., forcing haulers to use other transfer stations which have greatly
increased their fees.
Councilman Taylor asked Richard Fierrn renrecentinp Cnncnlidated 1)icnncal ahnet hic
explain their record keeping procedures and why they are not being billed.
Richard Fierro, representing Consolidated Disposal, stated that he will conduct an audit to
determine why Councilman Taylor and his son are not being billed.
Councilmember Clark stated that she is also concerned that many people do not recycle
and discussed possible ways to remind residents to use their recycling containers, such as door
hangers, or putting something on the containers, possibly in different languages with pictures, or
placing an article in the City's newsletter.
Mr. Fierro responded that he is working with City staff in an effort to develop such
programs.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN
IMPERIAL that the Council approve the request by Consolidated Disposal Services, Inc. for a
9.3% adjustment in residential, commercial and industrial refuse rates, effective October 1, 1998.
Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, 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 - 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
The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 1998, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
City Clerk MAYOR