CC - Agenda 01-08-02AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 8, 2002, AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 8:00 P.M. 3:
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: MAYOR IMPERIAL
INVOCATION: REVEREND JONATHAN WU OF EVERGREEN
BAPTIST CHURCH
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: COUNCILMEMBERS CLARK, TAYLOR, VASQUEZ,��
MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, AND MAYOR
IMPERIAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 27, 2001 —REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2001 — REGULAR MEETING
OF INTEREST TO CITIZENS WISHING TO PARTICIPATE
1) Those wishing to speak on any Agenda Item, including public hearings, should have their
Speaker Request Form submitted 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).
PRESENTATIONS:
L ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM TILE AUDIENCE
IL PUBLIC HEARINGS — NONE
III. LlE�GISLA 1��E
A. ( RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -01 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No.2002 -01, for payment of City
d expenditures.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -02- A RESOLUTION OF ]'HE CITY COUNCIL OF
� THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE SAN GABRIEL AND LOS
ANGELES RIVER WATERSHED AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
The San Gabriel Rivers and Mountains Conservancy has requested that the City
Council adopt a resolution approving the San Gabriel and Los Angeles Rivers
Watershed and Open Space Plan "Common Ground: from the Mountains to the
Sea" prepared and adopted by the Lower Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers and
Mountains Conservancy
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -02
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6- RESO UTION NO. 2002 -03 — AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A PETITION
TO THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD CONTESTING
c ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY
CONTROL BOARD, LOS ANGELES REGION, IN CONNECTION WITH
THE STORM WATER/URBAN RUNOFF PERMIT FOR THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES AND THE INCORPORATED CITIES THEREIN, AND
AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE COALITION
FOR PRACTICAL REGULATION
The Regional Board has adopted a new stonnwater permit that adversely affects
the County and Cities. The resolution authorizes the filing of an appeal petition to
the State Board. Additionally, action is being sought to continue participation in
Coalition for Practical Regulation.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -03, authorize continued
participation in the Coalition for Practical Regulation and approve proposed 2002
membership fees in the amount of $10,000.
D. ORDINANCE NO. 821 — DECLARING THE NEED FOR A COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD TO BE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION - INTRODUCE
The creation of a Community Development Commission would be beneficial and
provide better coordination between City and Redevelopment Agency economic
development goals.
/ Recommendation: Waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 821.
/^� V _E ORDINANCE NO. 822 — AMENDING PART 6 OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
(f/ PLAN FOR PROJECT AREA NUMBER 1 BY ELIMINATING THE
RESTRICTION ON THE ABILITY OF THE AGENCY TO INC;JR DEBT IN
PROJECT AREA NO. 1 -INTRODUCE
Several years ago amendments to the Redevelopment Law required fiat agencies
amend their pre -1993 plans to establish a time limit on their ability to incur debt.
In response, the Council adopted Ordinance No. 752 that established EJanuary 1,
2004 time limit on the establishment of loans, advances and indebtedness. Recent
legislation SB 21 1) signed into law by the Governor, now allows agencies to
eliminate that deadline for projects adopted prior to 1993.
Recommendation: Waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 322
eliminating the time limit of the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency to inch debt,
make loans and advances for Project Area No. 1.
CONSENT CALENDAR - RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
CC -A REQUEST FROM MEXICAN AMERICAN STUDENT ORGANIZATIOJ
The San Gabriel High School Mexican American Student Organization
(M.A.S.O.) has again requested the use of the Rosemead Community Centerantil
midnight on March 16, 2002, for a Coronation Ball.
Recommendation: Authorize the San Gabriel High School Mexican American
Student Organization to use the facility for the additional hour.
CC -B AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY FROMJOSE
A.CORADO
Claimant states that his vehicle hit a pothole and damaged one tire. Carl Varren
& Company, the City's claims adjuster recommends rejection of the claim.
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Recommendation: Reject claim.
/O CC -C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION
l / ANNUAL CONFERENCE -APRIL 13 -17, 200Y, CHICAGO
This year's conference will include over 190 Planning related sessions addressing
a wide range of topics including land use planning, land use law, growth
management, transportation, housing, economic development and smart- growth
concepts.
Recommendation: Authorize the attendance of the Planning Director.
/L CC -D AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CITY
� MANAGER'S DEPARTMENT MEETING, FEBRUARY 13 -15, 2002,
CORONADO
This year's sessions include the Update on Statewide Issues such as the VLF,
Grassroots Lobbying and the State Budget, Retaining a Talented Workforce, and
Developing Community Leaders.
Recommendation: Authorize the attendance of the City Manager and staff as
designated by the City Manager.
CC -E AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CITIES EMPLOYEE
(� RELATIONS INSTITUTE, JANUARY 24 -25, 2002, NEWPORT BEACH
This year's conference includes sessions on Confidential Investigation,
Recruitment, Human Resources Information Systems, and an Update on Legal
Issues.
Recommendation: Authorize the attendance of the City Manager and City
Attorney.
CC -F APPROVAL OF CONCESSION STAND LICENSE AGREEMENT -
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The Rosemead Youth Association (R.Y.A.) has requested the use of the
concession stand at Rosemead Park from March 15, 2002 through August 15,
2002.
Recommendation: Approve the License Agreement and authorize execution by
the Mayor.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION —
VI. STATUS REPORTS — "2Er? —
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE -�
IX. ADJOURNMENT — 9- 34?3
TI-LE NEXT REGULAR MEETING 1S SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 22, 2002, 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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