CC - Agenda 01-13-04AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
CITY FALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 13, 2004, AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 8:00 P.M.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK
INVOCATION: REVEREND JONATHAN WU OF THE EVERGREEN n
BAPTIST CHURCH ~ ✓~,v-Y
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: COUNCILMEMBERS ALARCON, IMPERIAL, A'
TAYLOR, MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK, MAYOR
VASQUEZ
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 09, 2003 - REGULAR M
OF INTEREST TO CITIZENS WISHING TO PARTICIPATE
1) Those wishing to speak on any Agenda Item, including public hearing, should have their
Speaker Request Form submitted to the City Clerk no later than-the time immediately
following Oral Communications.
2) Immediately after approval of the minutes and again at the end of the meeting, there is a
period of time set aside for those persons wishing to address the Council on matters not
listed on the Agenda entitled: ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
(please complete the Speaker Request Form stating your preference to speak either at the
beginning or at the end of the meeting).
3) Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to
persons with disabilities, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or
accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City
Clerk's office at 626/569-2171 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible.
PR>!Ej6ENTATIONS:
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
TI. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
;III. LEGISLATIVE - NONE
[V. CONSENT CALENDAR-RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
CC-A RELEASE OF BOND - PARCEL MAP,26583
To guarantee construction of house sewer laterals, drive approaches and sidewalk
C as part of the development of Parcel Map 26583, a Certificate of Deposit was
issued to the City in the amount of $ 12,750. The completed improvements have
been inspected and approved by the City Engineer.
Recommendation: Accept the public improvements and release the Certificate
of Deposit.
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CC-B AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 3"' ANNUAL PARTNERS FOR SMART
GROWTH BUILDING SAFE, HEALTHY, AND LIVABLE COMMUNITIES
-JANUARY 22-24, 2004, PORTLAND, OREGON
The goal of the conference is to implement policies that will improve land-use
decisions. Sessions will include Place-Based Crime Prevention, Market
Approaches to Land, Developing Urban In-Fill Communities, and Creating
Affordable Housing.
Recommendation: Authorize the attendance of any Councilmember and staff as
assigned by the City Manager.
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 2004 NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL CITY CONFERENCE, MARCH 5-9,2004,
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Sessions will revolve around the key issues of the Federal Budget, Transportation,
the Economy, Hometown Safety and Security, Affordable Housing, Education
and Intergovernmental Partnership.
Recommendation: Authorize the attendance of any Councilmember, City
Attorney, City Manager and staff as assigned by the City Manager.
LCC-D REQUEST FOR BLUE CURB IN FRONT OF ENCINITA SCHOOL
A resident has requested the installation of blue curb on Encinita Avenue to aid
handicapped motorists who are dropping off or picking up children. The City has
a policy of not installing blue curbs on public streets.
Recommendation: Approve the recommendation of the Traffic Commission for
the denial of the request for installation of blue curb at Encinita School, and that
the Traffic Engineer work with the School District officials to determine if there
are other options available.
CC-E REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC CONTROLS FOR THE ALLEY WEST OF
WALNUT GROVE AVENUE BETWEEN FERN AVENUE AND
KLINGERMAN AVENUE
A resident has requested traffic controls, such as speed bumps for the alley west
of Walnut Grove Avenue, between Klingerman and Fern Avenues to curtail
speeding and the use of the alley as a short cut. City policy has been not to install
such devices.
Recommendation: Approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation to deny
traffic controls for the alley west of Walnut Grove Avenue between Fern and
Klingerman Avenues, approve the installation of two 15mph signs, and to
I, continue selective enforcement.
CC-F REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT THE INTERSECTION OF VALLEY
BOULEVARD AND GERNERT STREET
A request has been received for the installation of red curb at the intersection of
Valley Boulevard and Gernert Street, as vehicles have been parking adjacent to
the intersection making it difficult to turn into and out of Gernert Street.
Recommendation: Approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation to
install 16 feet of red curb on Valley Boulevard.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
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VI. STATUS REPORTS
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
IX. ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 27, 2004, AT 8:00 P.M.
Posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting at the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead; the L.A. County Library, Rosemead Branch, 8800 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead;
and other locations pursuant to RMC Sec. 1.08.020.
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