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Rosemead
City Council
and
Community Development
Commission
JOINT MEETING
AGENDA
October 26, 2010
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chamber
8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770
www.cityofrosemead.org
Gary Taylor, Mayor
Steven Ly, Mayor Pro Tem
Sandra Armenta, Council Member
Margaret Clark, Council Member
Polly Low, Council Member
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA
October 26, 2010
Community Development Commission,
and
City Council
Meeting Agenda
• CALL TO ORDER —6:00 PM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE— Commissioner /Council Member Clark
• INVOCATION —Commissioner/Council Member Low
• ROLL CALL:
• CDC — Chair Taylor, Vice -Chair Ly, Commissioners Armenta, Clark, Low
• City Council —Mayor Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Ly, Council Members Armenta, Clark, Low
1. ORDINANCES READ BY TITLE ONLY
State law requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to the City Council /Agency Board taking
action; however, by motion, unanimously adopted, the City Attorney can be instructed to read all
ordinances by title only.
Recommendation: That the City Attorney be instructed to read all ordinances which appear on this
agenda by title only, and that further reading be waived.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
3. COMMISSIONICORPORATION CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No.2010 -35
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2010 — 35, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 — 35 FOR PAYMENT OF COMMISSION EXPENDITURES IN THE
AMOUNT OF $175,676.76 DEMAND NOS. 10092 THROUGH 10093 AND DEMAND NOS.
11369 THROUGH 11375.
4. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel-- Existing Litigation (Government Code 54956.9):
1. Evanston Insurance v. Rehab Financial, City of Rosemead et al.
2. Chow v. City of Rosemead
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA
October 26. 2010
City Council
and
Community Development Commission,
Meeting Agenda
• CALL TO ORDER — 7:00 PM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE —Council Member Clark
• INVOCATION —Council Member Low
• ROLL CALL:
• City Council— Mayor Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Ly, Council Members Armenta, Clark, Low
• CDC — Chair Taylor, Vice -Chair Ly, Commissioners Armenta, Clark, Low
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Public Hearing on the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER) for FY 2009 -10
The City of Rosemead's Community Development Department has completed its
Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) for the July 1, 2009 through June 30,
2010 fiscal year. The CAPER describes the overall use of federal 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 2009 -10 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.
Recommendation: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and take public
testimony on the City's FY 2009 -10 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report. No further City Council action is necessary.
7. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
August 24, 2010 — Regular Meeting
September 14, 2010 — Regular Meeting
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA
October 26, 2010
B. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2010 — 76
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2010 — 76, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 — 76, FOR PAYMENT OF CITY EXPENDITURES IN THE
AMOUNT OF $831,063.49 NUMBERED 101019 THROUGH 101034 AND 71326
THROUGH 71491, INCLUSIVELY.
Resolution No. 2010 — 78
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2010 — 78, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 — 78, FOR PAYMENT OF CITY EXPENDITURES IN THE
AMOUNT OF $220,124.78 NUMBERED 71492 THROUGH 71502, INCLUSIVELY.
C. Request to Review Traffic Conditions at Ramona Boulevard and Walnut Grove Avenue
The Traffic Commission reviewed a request to review traffic conditions at Ramona Boulevard
approaching Walnut Grove Avenue. A resident in this area expressed concerns that vehicles
drive too fast around the turns at this location, causing unsafe conditions for nearby
residents. After visiting the site, it was recommended that traffic calming improvements
(raised traffic separators, signage; and street markings) be added to help improve safety
concerns. Based on these observations, the Traffic Commission approved the
recommendation and asked that additional signage and raised reflective pavement markers
be installed.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation
and authorize staff to install traffic calming improvements along Ramona Boulevard just east
of Walnut Grove Avenue.
D. Access to 9013 and 9021 Valley Boulevard `
The Traffic Commission reviewed a request to review traffic conditions and access at 9013-
9021 Valley Boulevard. Businesses in this area are concerned that left turn access to this
location impacts traffic flow and safety on Valley Boulevard. In addition, vehicles use the
center divider area as an extension of the westbound left turn pocket at Valley and
Rosemead Boulevard (to southbound lanes), causing additional access difficulties.
After visiting the site, it was recommended that "Keep Clear" pavement markings with limit
lines in the westbound travel lanes be installed at the east driveway of 9021 Valley
Boulevard. Based on these observations, the Traffic Commission approved the
recommendation to install "Keep Clear" markings.
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA
October 26, 2010
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation
and authorize staff to install "Keep Clear" pavement markings with limit lines in the
westbound travel lanes at the east driveway of 9021 Valley Boulevard.
E. Increase Parking Citation Fees by $3.00 for Parking Citation Surcharges Implemented
by AB 1617
On October 9, 2010, the State legislator approved the fiscal 2010 -2011 budget. Along with
the budget, the legislature approved AB 1617 which addresses court system funding
shortages. The bill levies a $3.00 parking citation surcharge and is in addition to an existing
parking citation surcharge of $4.50, also to support court system costs.
Operationally, cities must transmit $7.50 ($4.50 plus $3.00) to the Court Trust Fund for each
parking citation collected. AB 1617 becomes affective 60 days after the Governor signs the
budget and sunsets July 1, 2013. .
The States' intended use of the surcharge revenue to pay court system costs makes the
connection between the parking violator and the court system. Therefore, the burden of the
surcharge should be passed on to the parking violator in the form of higher parking citation
fees and not subsidized by the City's taxpayers.
Recommendation: That the CityCouncil increase all Rosemead parking citation fees of
$3.00 per citation.
8. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Telephone System Replacement
Included in the 2010 -11 Budget and workplan is the replacement of the City's existing
telephone system. The City's current Mitel telephone and voicemail system is over 10 years
old, and new replacement parts are no longer available. Approximately six months ago
proposals were requested from a number of vendors that specialize in telephone systems
and five proposals were received. Each bidder was asked to provide a turn -key solution
including all hardware for the phone system itself and a full telephone company solution
provided by a vendor of their choice. Through this RFP process these bidders have provided
on -site demonstrations for staff to test out the systems, provided site visits to existing
customers along with performing an analysis of the City's needs and top priorities.
Replacement of the system will result in a cost savings to the City of approximately $20,000
per year.
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA
October 26, 2010
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize:
1. The City Manager to enter into an agreement (Attachment A) with Intelesys
Communications Company for the acquisition and installation of a Shoretel Phone
System in the amount of $89,950.86 plus a 10% contingency. The purchase will be
financed over a five (5) year period through a standard lease /purchase contract of
$1,832.30 per month with a buyout of $1 at the end of the term.
2. The City Manager to enter into an agreement (Attachment B) with TelePacific for the
implementation of an MPLS telephone and data network for a period of three (3) years
for a monthly cost of $4,419.08.
9. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
10. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular joint Community Development Commission and City Council meeting is
scheduled to take place on November 9, 2010 at 6:00 p.m, and 7:00 p.m., respectively.
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