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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
October 28, 2008
7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California 91770
www.cityofrosemead.org
John Tran, Mayor
John Nunez, Mayor Pro Tem
Margaret Clark, Councilmember
Polly Low, Councilmember
Gary Taylor, Councilmember
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AG• A
October 28, 2008
• CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 PM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Mayor Pro Tem Nunez
• INVOCATION -Council Member Clark
• ROLL CALL -Council Members Clark, Low, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem Nunez, Mayor Tran
1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
2. PRESENTATIONS
• Emergency Prevention Week- Proclamation
• Fire Prevention Month -Proclamation
• Bank of the West Presentation
• Citizen's Academy Graduation
3. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Zone Change 05-223 -Southern California Edison Right-of-Way on the South Side of
Marshall Street between Earle Avenue and Rockhold Avenue (APN: 5371.013-801)
First Evangelical Church of San Gabriel Valley is proposing a satellite parking lot on an
existing Southern California Edison (SCE) right-of-way, located on the south side of
Marshall Street between Earle Avenue and Rockhold Avenue. The parking lot will provide
148 off-street parking spaces for members and guests, which will eliminate the need to
park on public streets adjacent to and in the immediate vicinity of the Church. First
Evangelical Church of San Gabriel Valley is located at 3658 Walnut Grove Avenue,
approximately two blocks east from the project site. Since the project area is located in the
A-1 (Light Agricultural) zone, a zone change application is required to change the northern
2.56 acres of the 4.01 acre site to P (Automobile Parking).
Recommendation: That the City Council provide adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, as recommended by the Planning
Commission on October 6, 2008, and ADOPT Ordinance No. 867, thereby APPROVING
Zone Change 05-223.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution No. 2008-70 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2008-70, for payment of City expenditures in
the amount of $821,283.93 numbered 59878 through 59900 and 64015 through 64157.
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B. Calling and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday,
March 3, 2009 and Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los
Angeles to Render Specified Services
Resolution No. 2008-72 calls for a General Municipal Election to be held on March 3,
2009, and makes provisions for the conduct of the election in accordance with the
California Election Code. Resolution No. 2008-73 requests that the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Los Angeles render specified services to the City relating to the conduct of
the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2008-72 and Resolution
No. 2008-73.
C. Notice of Completion -City Council Chambers
As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2007-08 Capital Improvement Budget, the City Council
approved a project to renovate the City Council Chambers. The project included
modernization work, upgraded access for disabled persons, and improved audio visual
technical equipment. The contract has not been completed to the satisfaction of the City's
Public Works Services Business Unit.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Accept the completed work.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
3. Authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials bond 35 days after the
Notice of Completion has been recorded in accordance with applicable portions of
the Civil Code.
4. Release the Faithful Performance Bond 1 year after City Council acceptance.
D. Request for Stop Signs at Jackson Avenue and Garvalia Avenue
On September 4, 2008, Traffic Commission reviewed a request to add afour-way stop at
the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Garvalia Avenue. After visiting the site, staff found
that current traffic conditions do not warrant the addition of stop signs due to low traffic
volumes. However, after considering additional visibility concerns, the Traffic Commission
decided that afour-way stop was warranted at this location.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendation and authorize staff to take necessary steps to install afour-way stop
intersection at Jackson Avenue and Garvalia Avenue.
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E. Traffic Safety Improvements at Walnut Grove Avenue and Halkett Avenue
On September 4, 2008, the Traffic Commission reviewed a request to add a crosswalk at
Walnut Grove Avenue and Halkett Avenue. After visiting the site, staff found that current
traffic conditions do not warrant the addition of new striping or traffic control modifications.
However, staff did provide alternative measures to help alleviate pavement markers (RPM)
in front of the exiting edge lines on Walnut Grove between Grand Avenue and Mission
Drive. Based on the traffic engineer's observations, the Traffic Commission approved
staffs recommendation to add RPMs and also add a road curve warning sign with a
flashing yellow beacon along Walnut Gove Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendation and authorize staff to take necessary steps to implement traffic safety
enhancements along Walnut Grove Avenue.
F. Identity Theft Prevention Program
The Federal Trade Commission established the Red Flag Rules which implements Section
114 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003.16C.FR§681.2. These rules
were designed to ensure that any "creditor" has sufficient .policies and proactices in place
to help prevent identity theft. The specific language contained the rules specifically
mentions government agencies where certain conditions such as loans or the deferral of
payment for goods or services. Since the City does offer residential rehabilitation loans
through Community Development Block Grant program, it is staffs belief that we do need
to adopt a Identity Theft Prevention Program.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt policy 40-05 -Identity Theft Prevention
Program.
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER 8~ STAFF
A. Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for FY 2007-08
The City of Rosemead's Development Services Business Unit has completed its
Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) for the July 1, 2007 through June 30,
2008 fiscal year. The CAPER describes the overall use of Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds received from the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in relationship to the needs of the
community as outlined in its 2005-2009 Consolidated Plan and FY 2007-2008 Annual
Action Plan.
The City's overall objective in the CDBG and HOME programs is the development of viable
communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expansion of
economic opportunities primarily for low-to-moderate income persons.
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Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the information contained in the
is report as the review of program performance for the City's FY 2007-2008 Consolidated
Annual Performance Report.
B. Advance of $3,055,000 for a Loan to the Rosemead Community Development
Commission
On June 10, 2008 the Rosemead Commission ("RCDC") held a regular budget meeting.
At this meeting, by unanimous vote, the RCDC Commissioners approved the budget
totaling $5,544,450. Subsequently, it became necessary for the RCDC to purchase a
parcel of real property in order to complete a redevelopment project. Inasmuch as the
RCDC does not have enough cash to purchase the property, it is necessary for the City to
loan RCDC the cash to make the purchase. The details of the property purchase can be
found in a RCDC staff report presented at the RCDC meeting held on 10/28/08. This
report is to request an advance of $3,055,000.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2008-71 which will
provide an advance of $3,055,000 to the RCDC and direct staff to execute the loan
documents between the City and RCDC.
C. Recommended Terms to be Used in a Promissory Note Payable to the City for an
Advance Made by the City to RCDC on or About December 5, 2008
On June 10, 2008 the Rosemead Commission ("RCDC") held a regular budget meeting.
At this meeting, by unanimous vote, the RCDC Commissioners approved the budget
totaling $5,544,450. Subsequently the RCDC needs to borrow $3,055,000 for the
purchase of property and secure the loan with a note payable. This report is to present to
the Council, for review, the terms to be considered for use in promissory note to the City
from Rosemead Community Development Commission.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the terms listed to be used in a
Promissory Note made by the RCDC.
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR ~ CITY COUNCIL
A. Take Action on Measure D
At the request of Mayor John Tran, information regarding Measure D was put on the
agenda for City Council to discuss. Measure D has been placed on the November 4th
ballot by the EI Monte Union High School District (EMUHSD).
EMUHS is asking voters to consider Measure D, which would allow the District to issue
$148 million in General Obligation Bonds to fund the construction, reconstruction,
rehabilitation, or replacement of school facilities, including the furnishing and equipping of
school facilities.
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Recommendation: That the City Council discuss the item and provide staff with direction.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on November 18, 2008 at
7:00 p.m.
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