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Rosemead
City Council
and
Community Development
Commission
JOINT MEETING
AGENDA
November 23, 2010
• 11 ' 11
City Hall Council Chamber
8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770
www.cityofrosemead.org
Gary Taylor, Mayor
Steven Ly, Mayor Pro Tern
Sandra Armenta, Council Member
Margaret Clark, Council Member
Polly Low, Council Member
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA
November 23, 2010
Community Development Commission
and
City Council
Meeting Agenda
• CALL TO ORDER — 6:00 PM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Chair /Mayor Taylor
• INVOCATION —Vice-Chair/Mayor Pro Tern Ly
• 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. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2010 — 37
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2010 — 37, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 — 37' FOR PAYMENT OF
COMMISSION EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$139,619.49 DEMAND NO. 10096 AND DEMAND NOS. 11386
THROUGH 11394.
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA
November 23, 2010
4. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Extension of the SR -60 Coalition Reimbursement Agreement
The City Council will receive a presentation and consider an extension of agreement with
neighboring cities to garner support for the selection of the SR -60 freeway as the preferred
route for the Gold Line Eastside light rail extension project. Rosemead's proportional cost for
participation in the coalition will be derived from Measure R Transportation funds.
Recommendation: That the City Council direct staff regarding the extension of the SR -60
Coalition Reimbursement Agreement for legislative advocacy services.
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA
November 23. 2010
City Council
and
Community Development Commission
Meeting Agenda
• CALL TO ORDER — 7:00 PM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE— Mayor Taylor
• INVOCATION — Mayor Pro Tern Ly
• ROLL CALL:
City Council — Mayor Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem 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. General Plan Amendment 10 -1 and Municipal Code Amendment 10.06, Consisting of
Amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan and Rosemead Municipal
Code for the Purpose of Revising Hotel and Motel Development Regulations
General Plan Amendment 10 -01 (GPA 10 -01) and Municipal Code Amendment 10 -06 (MCA
10 -06) are City initiated amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan and
Rosemead Municipal Code for the purpose of revising definitions, parking requirements,
required amenities related to floor area ratio limits, and other development regulations for
hotels and motels.
This item was presented to the Planning Commission for consideration on November 1, 2010.
At that hearing, the Planning Commission reviewed GPA 10 -01 and MCA 10 -06 and received
testimony from members of the public regarding the proposed revisions to the City's hotel and
motel regulations.
In response to this testimony, the Planning Commission made one revision to the draft
regulations that were prepared by staff. The revision included the addition of a fitness center
and spa/beauty salon to the list of optional amenities that hotels could incorporate into
development proposals to achieve a higher Floor Area Ratio (FAR). With this revision, the
Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 10 -31, recommending that the City Council
ADOPT Resolution 2010 -72 and Ordinance No. 902.
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA
November 23. 2010
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Adopt the Negative Declaration;
2. Approve Resolution No. 2010 -72, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 10.01 FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVISING
HOTEL AND MOTEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS IN THE
LAND USE ELEMENT
3. And introduce Ordinance No. 902 for first reading, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MUNICIPAL CODE
AMENDMENT 10.06, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.04, CHAPTER
17.84, AND CHAPTER 17:112 OF TITLE 17 OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAUCODE RELATING TO HOTEL AND
MOTEL DEVELOPMENT. STANDARDS
7. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
July 13, 2010 —Regular Meeting
B. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2010 — 81
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2010 -81, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 —, 81,.FOR PAYMENT OF CITY
EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,073,318.41
NUMBERED 101043 THROUGH 101058 AND 71644 THROUGH
71805, INCLUSIVELY.
C. Ordinance No. 907 — Second Reading: Amending Chapter 10.04.040 of the Municipal
Code — Vehicle Code on Private Property
On November 9, 2010, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 907, which amends
Chapter 10.04.040 of the Rosemead Municipal Code concerning enforcement of the
California Vehicle Code on private property. Ordinance No. 907 is now before Council at the
required second reading for adoption.
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA
November 23, 2010
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 907, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10.04.040
OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING
ENFORCEMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE ON
PRIVATE PROPERTY
D. Refund of Cash Deposit — Parcel Map No. 69127
3130 Evelyn Avenue
A Faithful Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond were required to guarantee
construction of sewer laterals, driveway approaches, curb, curb drains, sump pump, grading
and the installation of survey monuments for Parcel Map No. 69127. In lieu of such surety
bonds, a cash deposit was submitted to the City in the amount of $43,950.00. The work has
been completed and the Cash Deposit can be released.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the sewer laterals, driveway approaches,
curb, curb drains, sump pump, grading and survey monuments and refund the Cash Deposit.
E. Approval of Undertaking Agreement for Parcel Map No. 71159
The Undertaking Agreement for Parcel Map No. 71159 is being submitted for consideration
and approval to guarantee construction of public improvements subsequent to the
recordation of the parcel map.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Undertaking Agreement for Parcel
Map No. 71159 and direct the City Clerk to arrange the recordation of the map.
Encinita Avenue — Installation of Marked Parallel Parking "T's"
The Traffic Commission considered a request to review parking conditions along Encinita
Avenue north of Mission Drive and south of Lower Azusa Road. Residents in the area have
indicated that patrons of Rosemead Park use on- street parking along Encinita Avenue and
that large gaps in between vehicles limit available on- street parking. After visiting the site, it
was recommended that marked parallel parking spots (Parking "T's ") be installed along the
west side of Encinita Avenue to better delineate parking spaces.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendation and authorize the installation of marked parallel Parking "T's" along the
west side of Encinita Avenue.
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA
November 23, 2010
G. Request for Red Curb Adjacent to 8747 Loftus Drive and 3625 Dubonet Avenue
The Traffic Commission considered a request to review traffic conditions along the road
curve at the intersection of Loftus Drive and Dubonet Avenue. Several residents in the
neighborhood indicated that cars parked at this location, coupled with the road curve, create
an unsafe driving condition. They are requesting the installation of red curb to improve
visibility. After visiting the site, it was recommended that red curbing be installed in between
8747 Loftus Drive and 3625 Dubonet Avenue to improve visibility concerns.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendations and authorize staff to install approximately 15 feet of red curbing adjacent
to 8747 Loftus Drive and approximately 15 feet of red curbing adjacent to 3600 Dubonet
Avenue.
8, MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL"
A. City Council Meeting Schedule for December 28, 2010
Due to the Christmas holiday season, the City Council will consider cancellation of the
regular meeting of December 28,-2010.
Recommendation: That the City Council cancel the meeting of December 28, 2010.
B. September 11th Run for the Memorial and Other Fundraising Efforts
On September 11, 2010, the City hosted a Run for the Memorial event to raise funds for the
10th Anniversary September 11th Memorial, which is included in the City's Capital
Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2010 -11. The run was part of the September 11th
Memorial Donor Program approved by the City Council in May. As a result of the public
response, members of the City Council have suggested that the run be offered again in
September, 2011.
Further, staff is recommending a variety of other fundraising activities to continue to raise the
estimated $60,000 necessary to build the September 11th Memorial.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Run for the Memorial 2011 to include a
5K and 1 -mile Run/Walk as well as other activities to raise funds for the September 11th
Memorial project.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular joint Community Development Commission and City Council meeting is
scheduled to take place on December 14, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., respectively.
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