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ADOPTED BY THE
ROSEMEAD•
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
MAY 12, 1998
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Bruesch 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 Councilmember Imperial
The Invocation was delivered by Councilmember Clark
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Imperial, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez, and
Mayor Bruesch
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 28, 1998 -REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
VASQUEZ that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 28, 1998, be approved as submitted.
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
An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of the public hearing was presented by
the City Attorney.
A. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME ANNUAL
FUNDING PLAN FOR FY 1998-1999
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, presented the staff report.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for those in the audience wishing to make any
comments.
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
VASQUEZ that the Council approve the City's proposed CDBG and HOME Annual Funding
Plan and authorize the City Manager to execute all appropriate certifications. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilmember Taylor stated for the record that he voted No as he objects to some of the
items and that he will vote No on those items as they come up at a later date.
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 98-15 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$793,572.30 NUMBERED 23221THROUGH 23358
Councilmember Taylor questioned why the October 1997 billings listed to Willdan
Associates are six months behind.
Ken Rukavina, City Engineer, responded that Willdan Associates billed the City in a timely
manner; however, staff had temporarily misplaced those invoices.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-15. 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 (Items CC-D and CC-E were removed for discussion
purposes)
CC-A MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM AT CITY HALL- EXPENDITURE FOR
CANOPY
CC-B APPROVAL OF ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT FOR SILVER MUG, 8921
E. VALLEY BOULEVARD
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CC-C REAUTHORIZATION OF AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES FOR GANG ALTERNATIVE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM
(GAPP)
CC-F APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 24136 - 3450 BARTLETT AVENUE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
IMPERIAL 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.
CC-D RECEIPT AND AWARD OF BIDS FOR RESIDENTIAL
REHABILITATION PROGRAM - DEFERRED LOAN AT 4439
BARTLETT AVENUE
Councilmember Taylor stated that will vote No on the policy of this item, not against the
individual. Mr. Taylor continued that the loan is being increased from $35,000 to $45,000 to
cover incidentals; however, those items were not bid upon.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
IMPERIAL that the Council authorize a one-time increase in the total allowable amount of
deferred loan from $35,000 to $45,000; accept and award contract to Terrones Construction,
owner selected bidder for this loan program in an amount not to exceed $45,000; and, authorize
staff to initiate contract with owners and contractor. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-E CONSIDERATION OF DUES INCREASE FOR THE SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Councilmember Taylor requested a written report on what benefits the City is receiving
from the membership in this organization.
Mayor Bruesch explained that the reasons involving the increase are: 1)New
requirements to from Los Angeles County to qualify for Prop A and C park funds; 2) the COG's
efforts to lobby Congress to allow the San Gabriel Valley to become a part of the Alameda
Corridor East and to lower the railroad tracks in this area due to an anticipated fourfold increase
in train traffic; and 3) and the COG Consultant working with SCAG.
Councilmember Taylor requested copies of the San Gabriel Valley COG budget for the
past three years. Mr. Taylor also requested an update on what transpired after the voters
approved Prop A and C in 1992.
After further discussion, it was decided to defer this item to the next meeting.
Mayor Bruesch stated that information will be brought back from the upcoming COG
meeting on May 21st.
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V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION -None
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER RUIZ FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
VASQUEZ that the Council reappoint Commissioner Ruiz to the Planning Commission. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. COUNCILMEMBER CLARK
Requested that tonight's meeting be adjourned in memory of Annette Imperial.
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 8:25
p.m., in memory of Annette Imperial. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 26,
1998, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
City Clerk MAYOR
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