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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 13, 2001, AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 8:00 P.M.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: MAYO V
INVOCATION: REVERE,1934 N ROURMAN�OF THE I
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ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: COUNCILMEMBERS SCH, TAYLOR, VASQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO T MPERIAL, AND MAYOR CLARK
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 10, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING �I
DECEMBER 12, 2060 — 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,
F � . 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:
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
IL PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
111. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 01 -02 -CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
/ Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 01 -02, for payment of City expenditures.
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B. RESOLUTION NO. 0 1 -03 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR
In July 1999, the California State Legislature and Governor approved $246,250 of State
1. funds to the City for the construction of the Garvey Avenue Community Center. This
grant fund is in addition to the existing funds from the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency,
Prop A Grant and the Community Development Block Grant funds.
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THE GARVEY AVENUE COMMUNITY CENTER
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Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 0 1 -03 approving the application for grant funds
from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Garvey Avenue
Community Center.
17 C. RESOLUTION NO. 01 -04 —A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF JUVENILE
ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT FUNDS BY THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
JAIBG program funds, in the amount of $10,406, will be utilized by the
District Attorney's Office to promote greater accountability ofjuveniles in the justice
system.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 01 -04
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR - RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
CC -A REQUEST FOR "NO TRUCK" SIGNS ON FERN AVENUE AT WALNUT GROVE
AVENUE
(b\ Since the installation of "No Trucks Over 3 Tons" signs along La Presa Avenue and
Bartlett Avenue south of Garvey Avenue, staff has received complaints that trucks coming
from the south are now accessing these areas by turning from Walnut Grove Avenue onto
Fern Avenue then traveling northbound on La Presa Avenue and Bartlett Avenue. The
residents are requesting trucks be prohibited on Fern Avenue east of Walnut Grove
Avenue. On December 7, 2000, the Traffic Commission approved the installation of "No
Trucks Over 3 Tons" signs on Fern Avenue at Walnut Grove Avenue and Klingerman
Avenue at Walnut Grove Avenue in addition to the installation of "Truck Route" signs at
Walnut Grove Avenue at Fern Avenue and at Klingerman Avenue.
Recommendation: Approve the installation of "No Trucks Over 3 Tons" signs on Fern
Avenue at Walnut Grove Avenue and Klingerman Avenue at Walnut Grove Avenue'in
addition to the installation of "Truck Route" signs at Walnut Grove Avenue at Fern
Avenue and at Klingerman Avenue.
� l CC -B REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT THE FIRE HYDRANT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
.I PITKIN STREET IMMEDIATELY EAST OF ENCINITA AVENUE
Residents are concerned that vehicles waiting for school children block access to a fire
hydrant on the south side of Pitkin Street immediately east of Encinita Avenue. Based on a
field review, staff recommends the installation of red curb in front of the fire hydrant. On
December 7, 2000, the Traffic Commission amended the recommendation to include
additional red curb along the corner curve and Encinita Avenue.
Recommendation: Approve the installation of red curb in front of fire hydrant and
o4w9c additional red curb along the "corner curve and Encinita Avenue.
REQUEST FOR "STOP" SIGNS AT THE ALLEY NORTH OF MISSION DRIVE
BETWEEN ARICA AVENUE AND RIO HONDO AVENUE
Residents are requesting stop signs at the alley north of Mission Drive between Arica
Avenue and Rio Hondo Avenue due to speeding vehicles. Based on a field review, staff
recommends the installation of stops signs for vehicles exiting the alley. On December 7,
2000, the Traffic Commission amended the staff recommendation to include the
installation of "No Stopping" signs on the north side of the alley.
Recommendation: Approve installation of stop signs and the installation of "No
Stopping" signs on the north side of the alley.
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D kEQUEST FOR "STOP" SIGNS FOR NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND ARICA
AVENUE AT ROSE STREET
Residents are requesting stop signs for northbound and southbound pathways at Arica
Avenue and Rose Street due to speeding vehicles. Based on a field review and the
reported accident history, staff did not 'recommend the installation of stop signs. On
December 7, 2000, the Traffic Commission amended the staff recommendation to install
stop signs for the northbound and southbound pathways at Arica Avenue and Rose Street
to include the installation of "4-Way Stop" attachments to the existing and proposed stop
signs.
Recommendation: Approve installation of "STOP" signs for northbound and southbound
pathways at Arica Avenue and Rose Street and the installation of "4-Way Stop"
'l attachments to the existing and proposed "STOP" signs.
CC -E. NGINEERING PROPOSAL FOR PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM UPDATE
FY 2000 -01
This item provides for the biennial update of the City's Pavement Management Systems,
which is a requirement of receiving Proposition C funds.
Recommendation: Approve the engineering proposal and direct staff to perform the
update.
q� CC -F REQUEST FOR "RIGHT TURN ONLY" SIGN AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
GARVEY AVENUE AND WALNUT GROVE AVENUE
A resident indicated some "near miss" accidents from vehicles exiting the east driveway of
the shopping center on the southwest corner of Garvey Avenue and Walnut Grove Avenue.
Based on a field inspection and a reported accident history, staff recommended the
installation of a "Right Turn Only" sign. On December 7, 2000, the Traffic Commission
amended this recommendation to include the installation of white arrow markings on the
driveways.
Recommendation: Approve the installation of a "Right Turn Only" sign and the
V installation of white arrow markings on the driveway.
GC G� QUEST FOR TIME LIMIT PARKING IN FRONT OF 4441 ROSEMEAD
BOULEVARD
Mr. Rudy Fonseca, owner of Bavaria Auto Center, 4441 Rosemead Boulevard, has
requested for time limit parking in front of his business due to parked vehicles blocking
business signs and poor visibility of southbound traffic. Based on the reported accident
history and Feld review, staff recommended the installation of "30 Minute Parking 7 AM
to 6 PM Except Sunday" signs in front of 4441 Rosemead Boulevard. On July 6, 2000, the
Traffic Commission voted unanimously to approve the recommendation. This request was
forwarded to CalTrans for their approval, which is necessary because Rosemead Boulevard
is under their jurisdiction. CalTrans has forwarded a notice approving this request.
Recommendation: Approve the installation of "30 Minute Parking 7 AM to 6 PM Except
Sunday" signs in front of 4441 Rosemead Boulevard.
CC-H EQUEST FOR "DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION' SIGNS FOR SOUTHBOUND
ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD AT GRAND AVENUE
A resident has requested installation of "Do Not Block Intersection" signs for southbound
Rosemead Boulevard at Grand Avenue because of delays in executing left turns on to
Grand Avenue when traveling north on Rosemead Boulevard. The delay is due to
southbound vehicles stopping at the intersection of Rosemead Boulevard and Lower Azusa
Road and queuing back through Grand Avenue. Based on the reported accident history
and a field review, staff recommended the installation of "Do Not Block Intersection"
signs for southbound traffic on Rosemead Boulevard at Grand Avenue. On July 6, 2000,
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the Traffic Commission voted unanimously to approve an amended recommendation to
include the addition of yellow botts dots and "Keep Clear" markings on the street with
information on maintenance of such markings. This request was forwarded to CalTrans
for their approval, which is necessary because Rosemead Boulevard is under 'their
jurisdiction. CalTrans has forwarded a notice approving this amended recommendation.
Recommendation: Approve installation of "Do Not Block Intersection" signs for
southbound traffic and include the installation of yellow botts dots and "Keep Clear"
marking.
CC -I AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
v THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD FOR THE FY 2000/01 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM UPDATE
In an effort to reduce costs, the City's PMS update will be combined together with the
Agency's PMS update.
Recommendation: Approve the agreement.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
l REQUEST FOR RELIEF FROM ORDINANCE NO. 811 — MORATORIUM ON THE
ISSUANCE OF ANY PERMITS OR ENTITLEMENTS FOR GARMENT
�tA MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING OR ASSEMBLING — TOM BOY FASHION, 8909
GARVEY AVENUE, UNIT 132 -133
Ordinance No. 811 was adopted by the City Council on August 8, 2000.. Inspection
revealed that Tom Boy Fashion has expanded into two adjacent tenant spaces, increasing
the usable floor area for garment manufacturing operations.
Recommendation: Approve request for relief from Ordinance No. 811 and refer
Conditional Use Permit 94 -611 (Modification) to the Planning Commission for a public
hearing.
�B. REQUEST FOR FUNDING FROM THE ROSEMEAD YOUTH ASSOCIATION
The Rosemead Youth Association Board of Directors is requesting the assistance of the
City in the amount of $7,500 for the purchase of uniforms and equipment for the upcoming
season.
Recommendation: If the Council is in favor of granting the request, it would be
appropriate to authorize funding from appropriated reserves.
PINE STREET PARKING RESTRICTIONS
At the Council Meeting of January 23 staff informed the Council that the results of the
survey as to whether the residents of Pine Street wanted the "No Parking" signs removed
or left in place would be on the next agenda. The survey was conducted by Special Team
Deputies Bayer and Stilgenbauer. Mr. Gebhardt's survey is also included. Deputy Bayer
will be at the meeting to answer any questions.
Recommendation: That the "No Parking" signs be removed.
REQUEST FOR RED CURB ON THE WEST SIDE OF TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD
�( SOUTH OF ELLIS LANE
At the regularly scheduled meeting on February 1, 2001, the Traffic Commission discussed
the recently installed truck parking prohibitions on the west side of Temple City Boulevard
between Ellis Lane and Guess Street. The parking restriction signs were installed as the
City Council approved on October 10, 2000. However, red curb, originally recommended
by the Traffic Commission and deleted by the. Council, was mistakenly installed and has
since been removed.
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During the Traffic Commission meeting, staff relayed to the Commission the City
Council's concern that the installation of 100 feet of red curb removes available parking
for residents fronting on Temple City Boulevard. In recognition of this concern, the
Traffic Commission has recommended the installation of 50 feet of red curb centered in the
100 feet length. The Commission believes this recommendation allows ample area for
residential parking while discouraging truck parking.
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VI. STATUS REPORTS
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
X. ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 27, 2001, 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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