CC - Agenda 03-26-02AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 26, 2002, AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 8:00 P.M.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ
INVOCATION: REVEREND TONY RODRIGUEZ OF ROSEMEAD
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: COUNCILMEMBERS CLARK, TAYLOR, VASQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, AND MAYOR
IMPERIAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 26, 2002 -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: 9'
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS - EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
1 PROCEDURES BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
A. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-17 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ORDERING THE
VACATION OF A PORTION OF ALLEY NORTH OF GARVEY AVENUE
(DEL MAR AVENUE/196.46 FEET WEST SOUTHWEST OF DEL MAR
y~ AVENUE)
By adopting this resolution, the Rosemead City Council orders the vacation of
said alley.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2002-17.
PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 00-04; REVISION -
AMENDING THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE ROSEMEAD GENERAL
PLAN TO MEET THE STATE REQUIREMENT FOR 1998-2005 PLANNING
PERIOD
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The City of Rosemead submitted the adopted 2000-2005 Housing Element
Update to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
for certification. HCD has recommended revisions to, the adopted element in
order to meet their certification criteria on preserving and enhancing the
community's residential character, expanding housing opportunities for all
economic sectors, and providing guidance and direction for local government
decision-making relating to housing issues.
Recommendation: Adopt the revised 2000-2005 Housing Element Update
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE ADOPTED
HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE ROSEMEAD GENERAL PLAN (GPA 00-04)
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2002-15.
PUBLIC HEARING: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 01-01 - 3675
ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD
Yuan Mei Ma DBA Rent-4-less has submitted a Planned Development Review
application for the development of a parking area for passenger vans as part of an
automotive rental business in the PD; Planned Development Zone, at 3675
Rosemead Boulevard. The public hearing was held before the Planning
Commission on Monday, March 2, 2002, at which time action was taken to
recommend approval of Planned Development Review 01-01 to the City Council
subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit
Recommendation: Approve Planned Development Review 01-01.
LOCATED AT 3675 ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD IN THE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT ZONE
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW 01-01 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PARKING AREA FOR
PASSENGER VANS AS PART OF AN AUTOMOTIVE RENTAL BUSINESS,
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2002-16.
III. LEGISLATIVE
A.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-14 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2002-14, for payment of City
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tures.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING COMPENSATION FOR
MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND TRAFFIC COMMISSIONS
This resolution sets compensation for Planning Commissioners at the rate of
$200.00 per month, and the Traffic Commissioners at the rate of $100.00 per
month.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2002-13.
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IV CONSENT CALENDAR - RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
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APPROVAL OF AMENDED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
AUTHORIZING ALLOCATION OF CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT
EQUIPMENT PROGRAM ("CLEEP") FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING CITY PORTION OF THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL CRIME
JNFORMATION SYSTEM ("LARCIS")
T"e City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding on September 25,
2001. Reconsideration is necessary as the Los Angeles County Board of
Supervisors took action at their meeting of December 11, 2001 to amend the
agreement.
Recommendation: Authorize the continued participation in the CLEEP program
and approve the amended Memorandum of Understanding.
CC-B APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, ALAMEDA CORRIDOR-EAST CONSTRUCTION
AUTHORITY OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS, AND THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE
OF GRADE CROSSING SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
This agreement sets forth conditions outlining the responsibilities of local
agencies regarding construction, operation and maintenance of the grade crossing
safety improvements constructed by the Alameda Corridor-East Construction
Authority at railroad grade crossings along the existing Union Pacific Railroad
Corridor.
Recommendation: Approve the cooperative agreement and authorize the Mayor
to sign the agreement.
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
MAYORS & COUNCIL MEMBERS INSTITUTE PART II - SACRAMENTO,
APRIL 18-19, 2002.
This seminar will include sessions on: Land Use Planning; Developing a
Technology Strategic Plan; Effective Advocacy & Testimony; Technology for
Elected Officials and Economic Development for Elected Officials.
Recommendation: Authorize the attendance of any Councilmember, City
11/, Manager, City Attorney and staff designee.
QUEST FOR ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROLS IN THE VICINITY OF
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semead School District is in the process of making improvements to Janson
~r IJ School, including the construction of a new parking lot with a loading/unloading
zone for students. The improvements were designed to reduce congestion and
improve pedestrian safety on Marshall and Bartlett Avenues. At the Traffic
Commission's meeting on March 7, 2002, staff presented traffic control
recommendations, which the Commission reviewed, amended and approved for
transmittal to the City Council for consideration.
Recommendation: Approve the Traffic Commission's recommendations.
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C-E UEST FOR "DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION' SIGNS ON VALLEY
/ BOULEVARD AT MUSCATEL AVENUE, IVAR AVENUE AND FIRE
STATION NO. 42
At the request of the Sheriffs Department, staff reviewed the intersections of
Valley Boulevard/Muscatel Avenue, Valley Boulevard/Ivar Avenue and the
entrance to Fire Station No. 42 on Valley Boulevard. The Sheriffs Department
indicates that these particular locations experience grrdlock, especially during the
afternoon peak hour. They requested installation of "Do Not Block Intersection"
signs to remind motorists of the anti-gridlock law.
Recommendation: The installation of "Do Not Block Intersection" signs for
eastbound Valley Boulevard at Muscatel Avenue and Ivar Avenue is
recommended. At Fire Station No. 42, the installation of "Do Not Block
Intersection" signs is not recommended since the signs would not be enforceable.
APPROVAL OF FIRM TO PROVIDE LEAD TESTING, RISK ASSESSMENT
AND CLEARANCE TESTING FOR THE RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION
PROGRAM
HUD regulations require lead testing/risk assessment and clearance testing in
units using federal funds that were constructed prior to 1978.
Recommendation: Approve contract with Home Safe to provide lead testing/risk
services.
CC-G PURCHASE OF ONE E-350 SUPER-DUTY CLUB WAGON XL/531
Bids have been received to purchase a replacement unit for the 1992 Ford Van
(Unit #13), which is used to transport recreation participants to and from various
activities.
Recommendation: Approve the low bid of Burch Ford, Inc.
CC-H AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE STATEWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT
AND COMMUNITY RECOGNITION DINNER, APRIL 20, 2002 -
SACRAMENTO
Deputy David Komin, who works the D.U.I. Enforcement Unit in the City, will be
receiving the highest commendation awarded by the California State Organization
of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers.
Recommendation: Authorize the attendance of Lt. Wallace and Deputy Komin.
V. ACTION
V MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND
kA. AUTHORIZATION FOR STREET CLOSURE OF VALLEY BOULEVARD
BETWEEN IVAR AND MUSCATEL ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2002 FOR THE
CCCIII ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 75 T11 ANNIVERSARY NBILEE
AND CAR SHOW
The Rosemead Chamber of Commerce is planning a community-wide celebration
with a car show and a Taste of Rosemead on September 28, 2002, and requests
City Council approval for closure of Valley Boulevard between Ivar and Muscatel
from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Recommendation: If the City Council conceptually approves the request, further
documentation and approvals will be required (a site plan, a parking/circulation
plan, and an event agreement) before final City Council street closure approval.
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VI. STATUS REPORTS
a MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. REQUEST FOR FUNDING FROM THE WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
YMCA
Councilmember Clark has requested that this item be placed on the City Council
yl~ Agenda for consideration and approval of the contribution of $20,000 towards the
YMCA capital improvements.
Recommendation: If the City Council approves the request, it is recommended
that the allocation come from the Appropriated Reserves, which has a current
balance of $81,500.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
IX. ADJOURNMENT 16 ' ~7(
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 9, 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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