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Rosemead
City Council
and
Community Development
Commission
JOINT MEETING
AGENDA
January 12, 2010
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chamber
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 AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA
January 12, 2010
City Council
. and
Community Development Commission
Meeting Agenda
• CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 PM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Council Member/Commissioner Low
• INVOCATION - Council Member/Commissioner Ly
• ROLL CALL:
o City Council - Mayor Clark, Mayor Pro Tern Taylor, Council Members Armenta, Low, Ly
o CDC -Chairwoman Clark, Vice-Chair Taylor, Commissioners Armenta, Low, Ly
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
2. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Claims and Demands
Resolution No. 2010 - 01
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2010-01 for payment of Commission expenditures
in the amount of $103,618.81 demand nos. 11203 through 11208.
Resolution No. 2010 - 02
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2010-02 for payment of Commission expenditures
in the amount of $17,111.04 demand nos. 11209 through 11214.
Resolution No. 2010 - 03
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2010-03 for payment of Commission expenditures
in the amount of $165.52 demand nos. 11215 through 11215.
Resolution No. 2010 - 04
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2010-04 for payment of Commission expenditures
in the amount of $152,503.68 demand nos. 11216 through 11220.
3. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel
1) Government Code 54956.9(c): Initiation of Litigation (1 matter)
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA
January 12, 2010
City Council
Meeting Agenda
• CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 PM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Low
• INVOCATION - Council Member Ly
• ROLL CALL:
o CITY COUNCIL -Mayor Clark, Mayor Pro Tern Taylor, Council Members Armenta, Low, Ly
4. PRESENTATIONS
People for People Recognition - Holly Knapp
5. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Municipal Code Amendment 09.04, Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Require
Design Review Approval for any Dwelling Developed with a Living Area Equal to or
Exceeding Two Thousand five Hundred (2,500) Square Feet in the R-1 (Single-Family
Residential) and R-2 (Light Multiple Residential) Zones
Municipal Code Amendment 09-04 is a City initiated amendment that proposes to amend the
Zoning Ordinance to require a Design Review (DR) entitlement application for any dwelling
unit developed with a total living area equal to or exceeding two thousand five hundred
(2,500) square feet in R-1 (Single-Family Residential) and R-2 (Light Multiple Residential)
zones. Currently a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for such dwellings that equal or
exceed two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet.
Under the current regulations, the application fee for review of a CUP for large homes in the
R-1 and R-2 zones is $1,000. If the proposed Municipal Code Amendment is adopted, there
would be a cost savings for the homeowners due to the fact the fee for a Design Review
application is $800. It is also important to note that the Design Review process will not alter
the time that it will take the City to process the discretionary approval of a large home in the
R-1 and R-2 zones.
On December 7, 2009, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 09-24
recommending approval of this municipal code amendment to the City Council.
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Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impacts finding that the project will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment.
Staff further recommends that the Council introduce Ordinance No. 886 for first reading,
approving Municipal Code Amendment 09-04, modifying the Zoning Ordinance with respect
to Design Review approval requirements for large homes in the R-1 and R-2 zones.
7. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
October 27, 2009 - Regular Meeting
December 8, 2009 - Regular Meeting
December 21, 2009 - Special Meeting
B. Claims and Demands
Resolution No. 2010 - 01
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2010-01, for payment of City expenditures in the
amount of $1,296,449.68 numbered 100619 and 100642 through 100665 and 68163 through
68315.
Resolution No. 2010 - 07
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2010-07, for payment of City expenditures in the
amount of $1,346,996.84 numbered 100666 through 100684 and 68316 through 68444.
Resolution No. 2010 - 08
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2010-08, for payment of City expenditures in the
amount of $289,220.32 numbered 68445 through 68458.
Resolution No. 2010 -12
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2010-12, for payment of City expenditures in the
amount of $277,253.64 numbered,68459 through 68512.
C. Local Taxpayer, Public Safety and Transportation Protection Act of 2010
The League of California Cities (League) is asking the Rosemead City Council to support a
League sponsored initiative entitled the "Local Taxpayer, Public Safety, and Transportation
Protection Act of 2010" by adoption Resolution No. 2010-10
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA
January 12, 2010
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2010-10
Resolution Approving Certain City Officials to Receive and Review Sales and Use Tax
Information
The California Board of Equalization requires local governing boards to formally designate
the titles and names of officials and personnel that are entitled to receive and review sales
and use tax transaction data. The City last updated this resolution in 1985 and several of the
positions included have different titles or no longer exist.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No 2010-11 amending the
positions and personnel eligible to receive and review sales and use tax transaction data.
E. Resolution Approving a Ticket Distribution Policy as Required by FPPC section
18944.1
The Fair Political Practice Commission (FPPC) amended FPPC Regulation Section 18944
on December 11, 2008, requiring local government agencies to develop a formal policy
regarding the distribution of event tickets or passes from the City to any City Official.
Resolution No. 2010-09 and subsequent distribution policy conforms with FPPC Section
18944.1 and will ensure the City remains in compliance with this regulation. The City
Attorney has reviewed the proposed resolution and policy and concurs that they are in
compliance with the law.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2010-09 approving the
adoption of a Ticket Distribution Policy.
F. Resolution No. 2010.02 and No..2010.03, Authorizing the Recordation of Irrevocable
Offers of Dedication (Public Sewer Easements) for those Portions of IA County
Assessors Parcel Nos. 5289-011-060and 5289-011-061 Proposed for Use for Public
Sanitary Sewers
In accordance with Municipal Code Section No. 15.04.040, the owner(s) of the property
located at 3047-3061 Ivar Avenue, have submitted executed irrevocable offers of dedication.
The irrevocable offers of dedication have been determined by the City Engineer to be
necessary and appropriate to permit the installation of a public sanitary sewer system in
accordance with the County and City standards for new sewer systems.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolutions No. 2010-02 and 2010-03,
authorizing the City Engineer to execute and record the irrevocable offers of dedication for
LA County Assessor Parcel Nos. 5289-011-060 and 5289-011-061 of Tract No. 54385.
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA
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G. Citywide Curb Ramps Construction Project - Authorization of Bids
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and as part of the City 2009-10
Capital Improvement Program budget, the City Council approved this program, which
consists of installation/upgrading curb ramps at various street intersections throughout the
City. The program includes approximately 500 curb ramps, 150,000 square feet of sidewalk,
miscellaneous concrete work and other appurtenances. The City's allocated funds of
$1,684,000 were acquired through the American Recovery and Reinvesting Act 2009
(ARRA).
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids to
complete the improvement project.
8. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Transmittal of City, Community Development Commission and Housing Corporation
FY 2008-09 Audited Financial Reports
As of December 18, 2009 the City's independent auditors, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.,
completed their audit field work and helped City staff prepare the fiscal year ended June 30,
2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), the Rosemead Community
Development Commission (RCDC) audited financial report, the Rosemead Housing
Development Corporation (RHDC) audited financial report and the Single Audit Report on
Federal Awards.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive an file the below listed documents:
1. The City's FY 2008-09 CAFR
2. The Rosemead Community Development Commission's audited financial report
3. The Rosemead Housing Development Corporation's audited financial report
4. The Single Audit Report on Federal Awards
5. The Auditor's internal controls letter
6. The Auditor's responsibility under OMB Circular A-133 letter
7. The Auditor's Report on Agreed Upon Procedures
9. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
10. ADJOURNMENT
The next joint Community Development Commission and City Council meeting is scheduled
to take place on January 26, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., respectively.
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