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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
August 11, 2009
7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California 91770
www.cityofrosemead.org
Margaret Clark, Mayor
Gary Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem
Sandra Armenta, Council Member
Polly Low, Council Member
Steven Ly, Council Member
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
• CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 PM
11, 2009
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Clark
• INVOCATION - Mayor Pro Tern Taylor
• ROLL CALL - Mayor Clark, Mayor Pro Tern Taylor, Council Members Armenta, Low, Ly
1. PRESENTATION
• Holly Knapp Recognition Plaque
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Extension of Urgency Ordinance No. 877 to Prohibit Approval of Applications for
Medical Marijuana Dispensers
On June 30, 2009, pursuant to Government Code Section 65858, the Rosemead City
Council enacted Urgency Ordinance No. 877, which imposed a moratorium on the approval
of applications for land use entitlements for medical marijuana dispensaries for a period 45
days. During this 45-day period, staff has begun to compile and study the substantial health
and safety issues, as well as the inconsistencies between State law and Federal law,
regarding the approval of and location of medical marijuana dispensaries. The limited 45-
day period has not provided a sufficient amount of time to address the potential adverse
impacts that such a use may present if left unregulated. Therefore, such factors warrant the
City Council's consideration of the adoption of Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 879 to extend
Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 877 for a period of ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days.
Recommendation: That the City Council introduce (by title only) and adopt, as an urgency
measure pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858 (b) Ordinance No. 879
entitled "An Urgency Interim Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rosemead,
California, continuing the provisions of Ordinance No. 877 for a period of ten (10) months
and fifteen (15) days to continue the Moratorium on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in the
City and making findings in support thereof'.
B. Extension of Urgency Ordinance No. 878 to Prohibit Approval of Applications for
Adult Businesses
On June 30, 2009, pursuant to Government Code Section 65858, the Rosemead City
Council enacted Urgency Ordinance No. 878, which imposed a moratorium on the approval
of applications for land use entitlements for adult businesses for a period of 45 days. During
the 45-days period, staff has begun to compile and study the substantial health and safety
issues involved in the approval of such businesses. Since the adoption of the City's current
adult business ordinance (Ordinance No. 753), there have been a number of studies
concerning the adverse secondary effects of adult businesses in other cities, as well as legal
decisions regarding local regulation that must be reviewed.
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The limited 45-day period has not provided a sufficient amount of time to fully address the
effectiveness and adequacy of Ordinance No. 753. Therefore, such factors warrant the City
Council's consideration of the adoption of Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 880 to extend
Urgency Ordinance No. 878 for a period of ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days.
Recommendation: That the City Council introduce (by title only) and adopt, as an urgency
measure pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858 (b) Ordinance No. 880
entitled "An Urgency Interim Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rosemead,
California, continuing the provisions of Ordinance No. 878 for a period of ten (10) months
and fifteen (15) days to continue the Moratorium on Adult Businesses in the City and making
findings in support thereof'.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
April 28, 2009 - Regular Meeting
June 30, 2009 - Special Meeting
Claims and Demands
Resolution No. 2009 - 41
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 200941, for payment of City expenditures in the
amount of $863,892.78 numbered 100459 through 100481 and 66885 through 97032.
Resolution No. 2009 - 42
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 200942, for payment of City expenditures in the
amount of $221,270.39 numbered 67033 through 67073.
C. League of California Cities 2009 Annual Conference and Exposition - San Jose
September 16.18, 2009
The League of California Cities 2009 Annual Conference and Exposition will take place on
September 16-18, 2009, in San Jose, California.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize any Council Member, the City Manager,
or a staff designee to attend the event at City expense.
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D. California JPIA Risk Management Conference - San Francisco
October 28-30, 2009
The 141h Annual California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Risk Management conference
will be held in San Francisco on October 28-30, 2009.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize any Council Member, the City Manager,
or a staff designee to attend the event at City expense.
E. Approval of Special Indemnity Agreement between Contract Cities and the County of
Los Angeles regarding Municipal Law Enforcement Services
Over the past three years, the California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) and the County
of Los Angeles have been engaged in a dispute regarding the County's use of the contract
cities' Liability Trust Fund (LTF) for claims resulting from sexual assaults committed by
Sheriffs deputies while assigned to a contract city. As a result of extensive negotiations with
the County, the CCCA Legal Committee has proposed a compromise settlement of the
ongoing dispute. This proposed agreement provides that the County will be responsible for
one-half of any such settlement or judgment. The other one-half of judgment or settlement
costs will be drawn from the LTF established by the contract cities.
The proposed settlement has been approved by the County Board of Supervisors. The forty
(40) affected CCCA member agencies that contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs
Department for law enforcement services have adopted or are now in the process of
considering adoption of the agreement. The agreement will ensure that the affected cities
will continue their contractual relationships with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department
for municipal law enforcement services.
Recommendation: That the City Council accepts the proposed settlement and approves the
"County-City Special Indemnity Agreement".
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. California Mission Inn Pet Fair
On July 28, 2009, the City Council discussed information regarding a "Pet Fair, Dog Walk for
Hope, and Dog Show" that will be held at the California Mission Inn on August 29th. It was
estimated the cost of City services in relation to the event to be $8,321. This includes the
cost of Public Works and Public Safety staff time as well as Los Angeles County Sheriff
deputies' time. At the meeting, Council authorized the requested street closures and
directed staff to work with the California Mission Inn in an effort to reduce and share the
associated costs. Staff has met with the executive director of the California Mission Inn to
discuss the costs. The estimated costs have been lowered to $6,321 by reducing the
amount of service needs and time required. The total costs will be shared by the City and
the California Mission Inn.
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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Recommendation: That the City Council authorized City support of this event to guard and
protect the interests of the public in an amount not to exceed $3,200 and require the balance
to be paid by the requesting party.
B. Presentation of Community Survey Results for the Parks, Recreation, and General
Facilities Master Plan
At its regular meeting on October 14, 2008, City Council approved the issuance of a Request
for Proposals for a Parks, Recreation, and General Facilities Master Plan. On December 16,
2008, City Council awarded the project contract to MIG, Inc. The project was started in
January of this year and is scheduled to be concluded in September when a final Master
Plan report will be presented to City Council.
The completed Master Plan will include an inventory and assessment of existing facilities
and programs, and recommendations for renovation, expansion, and improvement to meet
community needs over the next 15 years. It will incorporate community input, should
increase grant and other funding opportunities, and will establish specific goals for the
enhancement of facilities and programs, including an overview of financial strategies to help
achieve them.
At this evening's meeting, representatives from MIG, Inc. will present the results of a variety
of community surveys. This information will be used to develop the Master Plan in
accordance with articulated community needs.
Recommendation: No City Council action is required at this time.
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
7. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on August 25, 2009 at 7:00
p.m.
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