CC - Item 4D - Consolidated DisposalROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: OLIVER C. CHI, CITY MANAGER ~~
DATE: DECEMBER 16, 2008
SUBJECT: CONSOLIDATED DISPOSAL APPLICATION FOR RATE INCREASE
SUMMARY
On Wednesday,. November 21, 2008, Consolidated Disposal Services (Consolidated)
submitted a letter requesting. a rate increase for 2009 (Attachment A). The proposed rate
increase of 7.66% for residential customers and 5.98% for commercial customers are
scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2009. For 2008, the City Council approved a rate
increase of 5.62% for residential customers and 5.79% for commercial customers.
As the City Council will recall, Consolidated's annual rate increase is made up of 2
components with assigned weights as follows:
Annual Los Angeles Region Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase -Weighted 70%
Annual Gate fee/tonnage disposal fee increases -Weighted 30%
Staff has verified the annual CPI increase and is currently working with Consolidated to verify
appropriate tonnage/disposal increases.
For 2009, the Los Angeles County Sanitation District (SANS District) will be increasing fees at
Puente Hills landfill by 15.09%. Also for 2009, the SANS District will be reducing costs at the
Commerce Refuse to Energy Facility by 6.56%. In reviewing Consolidated's request letter, the
tonnage/disposal fee portion of the City's increase is calculated as if all of the City's residential
waste is taken to the landfill. Staff estimates that approximately 75% of the City's residential
waste is taken to the landfill as trash while the remaining 25% is recycled. Staff is working to
verify disposal records from 2007-08 to ensure that the rate increase is based on actual
disposal and recycling reports.
In addition to details regarding the proposed rate increase, Consolidated also forwarded a
copy of the Rosemead City Council Agenda from November 14, 2006. That agenda indicates
that the City Council granted the City Manager the authority to implement any annual rate
increase without holding a public hearing provided that the rate increase does not exceed the
formula in the Consolidated contract agreement.
For reference, staff went back and pulled the minutes for the meeting where the action was
taken (Attachment B); and it does appear that the City Council granted the City Manager such
authority. This means that unless there is any objection from the City Council, staff 'wi''ll move
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA:
City Council Report ,
December 16, 2008
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forward with verifying the increases and once approved, .authorize the rate increase proposed
by Consolidated.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this report.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Attachment A: Consolidated Disposal Letter Of Request For Rate Increase
Attachment B: Minutes From October 24, 2006 City Council Meeting
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C®NSOLI®A7'E® ®ISPOS14L SEIt\lICE
A Subsidiary of ~+ REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
November 21, 2008
Mr. Oliver Chi
City Manager
City of Rosemead
8838 East Valley Blvd.
Rosemead, CA 91770
NOd 2 2008
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2495 E. 68th Street
Long Beach, CA 90805
Facsimile (562) 531-4710
RE: Application for Adjustment of Waste Collection and Disposal Rates for year 2009.
Dear Mr. Chi:
Consolidated Disposal Service, LLC, hereby submits its. annual request for adjustment of
the waste collection and disposal rates for the City of Rosemead. This application is
based on the franchise agreement's formula for rate adjustment based on CPI and
disposal fee increases.
Consolidated Disposal Service, LLC requests the following rate adjustment effective
January 1, 2009. The Consumer Price Index reported by the Department of Labor Bureau
of Statistics for the Los Angeles-Anaheim-Riverside area for the period September 2007
to September 2008, has increased by 4.48%. On January 1; 2009 the Los Angeles County
Sariitation District will increased their gate fee from $29.42 per ton to $33.86 per ton. The
Commerce Waste to Energy Facility lowered their gate fee from $61.00 per ton to $57.00
per ton a reduction of 7.02%. We therefore, submit the following rate adjustment for your
review and approval.
Residential Rate Adjustment Formula
Consumer Price Index % Change Factor Adjustment
Year 2007-2008. 4.48% x 70% = 3.14%
Gate Fee Adjustment 15.09% x 30% = 4.53%
TOTAL ADJUSTMENT 7.66%
CommerciaUlndustrial Adjustment Formula
Consumer Price Index %Chan~e Factor Adjustment
Year 2007-2008 4.48% x 70% = 3.14%
Gate Fee Adjustment
Puente Hills/Commerce 9,46% x 30% _ .2.84%
TOTAL ADJUSTMENT: `5:98%
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Consolidated Disposal Service; LLC request that the rate adjustment of 7.67% as
computed above and in worksheet be applied uniformly to all residential customers and
5.98% to all commercial/industrial customers in the City of Rosemead. Please refer to
attached worksheet for a computation of rates.
Consolidated Disposal,Service, LLC.. respectfully requests that the City Manager approve
the rate adjustment per City Council direction.. We would also request notification as to
when our request will go before Council so a representative of Consolidate may be
present.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Should you have any questions regarding this application or any or matter, please do not
hesitate to call me at (562) 259-2853.
Sincerely, /~ r
v G./
V -
Richard Fierro
Director of Community Affairs
Enclosures - 2009 Rate Adjustment Worksheet
Catestorv Current
Rate New
Rate
Commercial -One-Time Dro -Off And Collection Of A 3-Cubic Yard Bin
Pick U / Delive Char e $ 76.38 $ 79.80
Each Dum $ 39.86 $ 43.38
Total $ 116.24 $ 123.18
Commercial -Special One-Time Drop-Off And Collection of A 10 to
40 Cubic Yard "Roll-OfP' Container $ 445.26 $ 471.85
Overwei ht 7 Ton Limit $ 56.88 $ 58.49
Dail Rental After Seven Da Without A Dum $ 17.03 $ 17.56
Dead Run $ 85.12 $ 87.79
Commercial -Special One-Time Drop-Off And Collection Of A 30
Cubic Yard Com actor Container $ 589.81 $ 625.04
Overwei ht 9 Ton Limit $ 56.88 $ 58.49
Dail Rental After Seven Da s Without A Dum $ 17.03 $ 17.56
Dead Run $ 85.12 $ 87.79
Commercial -Special Barrel Service for Qualified Commercial,
Limited Use Customers. 64 allon cans 1 time er week $ 74.26 $ 78.70
Commercial -Special Barrel Service for Qualified Commercial,
Limited Use Customers. 96 allon cans 1 time er week $ 77.47 $ 82.10
Landfill Dump Fees
CPI
Puente Landfill
South Gate Trans
Commerce
PH Greenwaste
Puente Landfill.
South Gate Trans
Commerce
PH Greenwaste
Rate Change Calculation
Old ** Weight Effective Rate
$ 29.42 100.0% 29.42
$ - 0.0% -
$ 61.00 0.0% -
$ - 0.0% -
100% 29.42
New Weight* Effective Rate
$ 33.86 100.0% 33.86
$ - 0.0% -
$ 57.00 0.0% -
$ - 0.0% -
100% 33.86
%change
Sep-07 Sep-08
217.70 227.449 4.5%
Total 4.5%
Residential Old New %change
Change in Effective Rate 29.42 $ 33.86 15.1
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Residential Rate Weighted CPI Adjustment
Value Increase Percentage
Increase to cover automation of Greenwaste progra m *""'
Consumer Price Index 0.7 X 4.5% = 3.14%
Disposal Tipping Fee 0.3 X 15.1 % = 4.53%
Increase in Residential Rates 7.66°~
Commercial Disposal Effective
Change in Effective Rate Old New Change % Change Tons Disposed Weighted Rate
Puente Hills 29.42 33.86 4.44 15.09% 15,291.85 73.96% 11.16%
Commerce 61.00 57.00 -4.00 -6.56% 5,382.68 26.04% -1.71%
20674.53 9.46%
Commercial Rate Weighted CPI Adjustment
Value Increase Percentage
Consumer Price Index 0.7 X 4.5% = 3.14%
Disposal Tipping Fee 0.3 X 9.5% = 2.84%
Increase in Commercial Rates 5.98%
City of Rosemead Rates
2009
Residential Rates:
Category Current
Rate New
Rate
Sin le Famil Dwellin -Residential Curbside one 100 Gal Cart $ 17.11 $ 18.42
Multi le Famil Dwellin -Detached Units On A Sin le Lot: First Unit $ 17.11 $ 18.42
Each Additional Unit $ 13.82 $ 14.88
Multiple Family Units -Attached Units (Apartments and Condos)
And Mobilhome Parks: First Unit $ 17.11 $ 18.42
Each Additional Unit $ 11.25 $ 12.11
Special Qualified Senior Citizen Hardship Rate /For Residential
Curbside Service $ 11.38 $ 12.26
Special Qualified Handicapped Citizen /Backyard Collection Rates
For Sin le Famil Residences: $ 17.11 $ 18.42
Additiona1~~96 Gallon Gart~ .,~ ~ ° '96Black v i~Trash ~ ~ ~~ ~~,. ~ , $'::'o~°' '2:'40"nj $ 2.58
Additional 64 Gallon Cart 64 Blue = Rec °clin $ 1.32 $ 1.36
Special One-Time Pick-Up Cost For Pick-Up And Disposal Of
A liances, Furniture And Bulk Items $ 21.85 $ 23.52
Residential -Special One-Time Drop-Off And Collection of A
3-Cubic Yard Bin
Pick Up / Delive Char e $ 61.69 $ 64.45
Each Dum $ 24.90 $ 28.77
Total $ 86.59 $ 93.22
Residential -Special One-Time Drop-Off And Collection of A 10 to
40 Cubic Yard "Roll-OfP' Container $ 482.77 $ 519.77
Overwei ht 7 Ton Limit $ 59.10 $ 68.02
Dail Rental After Seven Da s Without A Dum $ 16.83 $ 17.36
Dead Run $ 84.17 $ 86.81
Commercial Rates
3 Cubic Yard Bins
CURRENT RATE
Without
Forklift Forklift
1 Da P/U 113.80 125.18
2 Da P/U 172.73 190.01
3 Da P/U 234.33 257.76
4 Da P/U 296.37 326.00
5 Da P/U 366.17 402.78
6 Da P/U 419.43 461.37
1 1/2 Cubic Yard Bins
CURRENT RATE
Without
Forklift
Forklift
1 Da P/U 76.57 84.22
NEW RATE
Without
Forklift Forklift
1 Da P/ 120.60 132.66
2 Da P/ 183.05 201.36
3 Da P/ 248.32 273.15
4 Da P/ 314.07 345.47
5 Da P/ 388.04 426.84
6 Da P/ 444.48 488.92
NEW RATE
Without
Forklift
Forklift
1 Da P/ 81.14 89.25
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
November' 14, 2006
• CALL TO ORDER - 8:00 PM
• PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Clark _
• INVOCATION -Pastor Ken Fong, Evergreen Baptist Church
• ROLL CALL - Councilmembers Clark, Imperial, Tran, Mayor Pro Tem Nunez, Mayor Taylor
1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
Please refer to public comment guidelines on the first page of this document.
2. PRESENTATIONS
A. League of California Cities -Recognition of efforts during the "Noon Proposition 90"
campaign.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS _
A. Consideration of Consolidated Disposal Services Rate Increase for Services during
Calendar Year 2007
At the October 24~h Council Meeting, a public hearing was scheduled for November 14~h to
consider Consolidated Disposal Services request for an increase in their residential rates
of 6.61% and commercial rates of 7.64% to be effective January 1, 2007. These rates
include a, one time only, additional increase to cover the extraordinary increase in gas
prices over the past year. At that same meeting the Council approved amendment No. 4
which changed the annual adjustment date from August 1ST to Janov ded it doe gnot texdceed
City Manager authority to implement the annual rate increase, p
the formula in the agreement.
Recommendation: That the City Council, after opening the public hearing and taking
comments, close the public hearing and approve the rate increase, provided it does not
exceed the formula in the agreement.
B. Adoption of a New User Fee Schedule
On June 13, 2006,-'the City Council authorized staff to contract with MuniFinancial for the
purpose of examining and updating the City's existing user fee schedule. The intent of the
exercise was to examine the true cost of providing certain municipal services and has
resulted in the creation of an updated user fee schedule for the City Clerk's Office, the
Community Development Department, the Engineering Department, and the Finance
Department.
MuniFinancial has since completed their study and have provided an updated user fee
schedule for City Council consideration. The new schedule was created only after gaining
an understanding of the fully burdened cost for city personnel involved in providing certain
services. By taking the total salary and benefit costs for employees in each department
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ATTACHMENT B
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
October 24, 2006
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was- called to order by Mayor Taylor
at 8:00 p.m. in~the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Taylor.
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Daniel Kwok from Branches Christian
Ministries.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Imperial, Tran, Mayor Pro Tem Nunez and
Mayor Taylor
Absent: None
1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
Juan Nunez, residing at 2702 Del Mar Ave, inquired if there is an ordinance to
keep kids from harassing people on sidewalks in the evening. He indicated there
is a problem in his neighborhood between 2634 and 2714 Del Mar.
Mayor Taylor asked Mr. Nunez to file a complaint and turn in a log to the sheriff's
department so the monitoring process can begin.
Jim Clouet, residing at 3719 Ivar Ave, spoke about the successful International
Fall Festival and extended his appreciation to the City for hosting the event.
Desiree Lee, Rosemead Library Manager, spoke about the "FESTIVAL OF
AUTHORS" event on Saturday November 41hat the library. There will be two
keynote speakers: Denise Hamilton, a crime novel writer and Dr. Lucy Ching
from mainland China, together with more than 40 authors at the Mission Inn from
11 to 2 p.m. Ms. Lee invited the Council and public to attend.
Fred Herrera, residing at 3879 Delta Ave:, commended the City's Vietnam War
Memorial and asked the Council to consider adding the names of resident soldier
casualties from other wars.
Mayor Taylor agreed with the idea and indicated staff has already been looking
into it.
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Ken Pike, residing at 9220 Steele St., requested an ordinance be passed to
allow the conduct of intemet business from R-1 zoned homes. He referenced an
article from the San Gabriel Valley Tribune stating that g/4 of home based
businesses are conducted via the Internet. Mr. Pike advocated that Rosemead
should change with the #imes, as neighboring cities have. In addition, he also
requested the bus stop be relocated to the East of Hart Street (at the original
location) as this will provide additional parking for his customers.
Mayor Taylor stated staff will look into the bus stop issue.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were put forth before the City Council (H and L were
pulled for discussion purposes):
A. Resolution No. 2006-29 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2006-29, for payment of
City expenditures in the amount of $911,872.94 for demands 54798
through 54996.
B. Minutes
September 26, 2006 -Regular Meeting
C. Resolution No. 2006-30 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Rosemead, Califomia, Calling and Giving Notice of the
Holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday,
March 6, 2007, for the Election of Certain Officers as required by
the provisions of the State of California relating to General Law
Cities.
This resolution calls for an election to be held on March 6, 2007,
and makes provisions for the conduct of the election in accordance
with the Califomia Elections Code.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2006-30.
D. Resolution No. 2006-31 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Rosemead, Califomia, requesting the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Los Angeles to render specified services to the
City relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election to be
held on Tuesday, March 6, 2007.
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This resolution calls for an election to be held on March 6, 2007,
and makes provisions for fhe conduct of the election in accordance
with the Califomia Election Code.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2006-31.
E. Release of Bond -Parcel-Map 60159 - 4623 Earle Avenue
A Faithful Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Bond were
required to guarantee construction of public improvements for
Parcel Map 60159. In lieu of bonds, a Cash Deposit was issued to
the City in amount of $10,650.
Recommendation: That the City Council .accept the public
improvements and refund the Cash Deposit including interest.
F. Approval of Tract Map No. 63143 -4433 Walnut Grove Avenue
Tract Map No. 63143 is being submitted for consideration and
approval along with an Undertaking Agreement to guarantee
construction of public improvements subsequent fo the recordation
of the.tract map.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Tract Map No.
63143 and the Undertaking Agreement, and direct the City Clerk to
arrange for the recordation of the map.
G. Resolution No. 2006-32: Supporting Propositions 1 A -1 E
to May 2006, the California~State Legislature placed Proposition 1A
- 1 E on the statewide November 2006 ballot for voter
consideration. Combined, these measures embody and represent
a $37.3 billion package of fiscal bond measures to provide funding
for housing, transportation, levee/flood control projects, and
educational facilities.
Proposition 1 A will close a loophole and ensure that gas tax
revenue from Proposition 42, passed by voters in 2002, is only
spent on transportation improvement projects, as originally
intended. -_
Proposition 1 B will provide up to $20 billion on various
transportation projects to rebuild Califomia, of which $1 billion will
go to. cities and $1 billion to counties for local streets and roads
improvement projects.
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Proposition 1 C will provide $2.8 billion for housing projects,
including $1.35 billion that helps cities address housing-related
infrastructure issues, consisting of $850 million in grants for
development of public infrastructure projects that facilitate or
support infill housing construction, $200 million for parks, and $300
million for development near public transportation.
Proposition 1 D will improve California's weakening school system
by providing $10 billion for performing school building repairs and
providing innovative learning facilities for Californian students,
including seismic retrofitting and classroom repairs.
Proposition 1 E will provide $4 billion for critical river -levee repair
and construction, as well as flood control projects and the updating
and repair of old water mains and sewage systems.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No.
.2006-32 Supporting the approval of Propositions 1 A -1 E.
League Legislative Briefing
The League Legislative Briefing will take place on November 15 in
Sacramento and on November 16 in Anaheim. Tentative session
topics will include: Perspectives on the Results of Other Ballot
Measures, the Governor's Race and Mood of the Voters; The Fate
of Proposition 90, Employee Relations and Workers Compensation;
Legislation Affecting Redevelopment,. Flood Control, Environmental
Issues, Housing and Land Use.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance
for any Coun,cilmember, the City Manager and staff designee.
J. Authorization to Attend 2007 City Manager's Department
Meeting
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The League of California Cities 2007 City Manager's Department
Meeting is scheduled to take place from February 7 - 9, 2007 in
San Francisco, California. Meeting sessions will include:
Politicization of Local Government; Employment Contracts and
Separation Agreements; CalPers; How to Cope with Rising Health
Care Costs; GASB 45; and Building Public Trust in Uncertain
Times.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance
of the City Manager and staff designee.
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K. AB 1234 Meeting Reports
AB 1234 requires that City Council members and staff provide a
brief report on meetings attended at City expense at the next
regular City Council meeting. The City Clerk has received a written
report filed by Councilman Imperial, Councilman Tran, and staff.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file said
reports.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER TRAN, WITH A SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER NUNEZ to approve the aforementioned items on the Consent
Calendar. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
H. Consideration of Request from Consolidated Disposal for a
Cost of Living Increase Effective January 1, 2007 and
Amendment No. 4 to Existing Agreement
Consolidated Disposal Services (CDS) is requesting an increase in
their residential rates of 6.61 % and commercial rates of 7.64°~ to
be effective January 1, 2007. These rates include a, one-time only,
additional increase to cover.the extraordinary increase in gas prices
over the past year. Furthermore they are requesting that the
contract be amended to change the annual adjustment date from
August 1 ~ to January 1 ~ to coincide with the change in the effective
date of the Sanitation District's annual tipping fee increase. Staff is
also requesting that the City Manager be provided the authority to
implement the annual rate increase, provided it does not exceed
the formula in the agreement. These two changes would be
included in Amendment No. 4 to the contract.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve amendment No.
4 to the agreement and schedule the hearing for the rate increase
for the November 14, 02006 meeting.
Mayor Taylor stated that he would prefer to defer the vote. on this item until after the
November 14 public hearing on the CDS rate increase. He also asked if approval of the
staff recommendation would give the .City Manager authority to implement annual cost
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of living increases without conducting. a public hearing.
City Attorney Wallin indicated that the City Manager would not have to conduct a public
hearing to approve cost of living increases. If the Council is asked to vote to increase
fees (outside of the cost of living increases), a public hearing must be conducted.
Mayor Taylor asked what the difference was between the item before the Council
currently and the public hearing on the 14th. Assistant City Manager Wagner explained
the hearing needs to be conducted because the rate increase requested is above and
beyond what is specified in the contract. In addition, approval of the item currently would
change the effective date of the increase and grant the City Manager the authority to
implement the annual increase as long as it does not exceed the formula in the
agreement.
COUNCILMEMBER TRAN MADE A MOTION, WITH A SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER NUIVEZ to approve Amendment No. 4 to the Consolidated
Disposal Services agreement and schedule a rate increase hearing for the November
14, 2006 meeting. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Imperial, Nunez, Tran
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Mayor Taylor explained
he voted "no° because of his preference to wait for the public hearing on the issue.
Mayor Taylor asked how many abandoned and bulk items were picked up after January
1, 2006.
Mr. Fierro of Consolidated Disposal Services reported that from January 2006 to
September 2006, CDS picked up 39 bulky abandoned items at no charge to the city or
to residents. This is a remarkable difference from the year prior, when more than 500
abandoned items were picked up. There were 11 customers that called for pick-ups on
a day other than regular pick-up dates from January, 2006 to September, 2006.
Mr. Fierro also reported that since the City started the automated blue recycle bin
program, the City has increased its recyclable materials by 35% averaging 120 tons per
month. Mayor Taylor pointed out the increase is lower than what CDS projected last
year.
Mayor Pro Tem Nunez was surprised to learn CDS had less pick-ups on record for his
residence, when he called to check. Mr. Fierro explained scavengers sometime go out
in advance of the pick-up to get' items they can sell, such as steel.
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Councilmember Clark pointed out scavenged items are reused and thus good for the
environment.
Mr. Fierro clarified scavenged items do not hurt the City, but do not help the City either.
The aim is to increase recyclable items and keep disposal items down.
L. Early Retirement Incentive Package
In an effort to better facilitate a reorganization of City operations
and responsibilities, discussions with the Assistant City Manager
regarding the possibility of taking an early retirement have been
.initiated. Based on City Council direction and conversations that
have occurred to date, an agreement has been reached whereby
the Assistant City Manager would retire this year effective
December 3, 2006, contingent on the City purchasing him 1.404
additional years of service credit.
Recommendation: That the-City Council authorize the City
Manager or his designee to execute an early retirement incentive
agreement and any related documentation to finalize the
agreement with the Assistant City Manager.
Mayor Taylor requested additional information and a written breakdown of costs, prior to
voting on the item, since this is the 3`~ time the agreement has changed.
City Manger Lazzaretto clarified the recommended agreement is based on what the
Council authorized at the closed session on October 10, 2006.
COUNCILMAN IRAN MADE A MOTION, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NUIVEZ to authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an early retirement
incentive agreement and any related documentation to finalize the agreement with the
Assistant City Manager. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
3. MATTERS FROM MAYOR 8~ CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Taylor asked for feedback regarding the proposal to have the City Council only
meet once next month, on December 19. All the Councilmembers were in agreement
with the proposal.
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4. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER ~ STAFF
A. China Bistro Occupancy Permit Update
.. As requested by Mayor Taylor, the following is an update of the
progress of the outstanding correction items that the City is tracking
with regard to the temporary certificate of occupancy issued to the
business owner of the China Bistro Restaurant located at 8310 E.
Valley Boulevard.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the
report.
Director of Planning Brad Johnson informed the City Council that
staff inspected the site and all of the outstanding issues have been
completed. A final Occupancy Permit will be issued on October 25.
B. Wal-Mart Construction Update
Staff will provide an update to the.City Council at its meeting on the:
outstanding construction related items for the Wal-Mart
Supercenter.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the
information.
Director of Engineering Rukavina reported Wal-Mart has made great strides in
completing the remaining items as outlined below. Item numbers refer to the punch list
submitted by staff.
Planning Items:
• Landscaping has not been completed; a meeting has been scheduled
for Thursday.
• Installation of green screens will be done the following day.
• Additional cameras will be installed on Thursday.
• Item $ under this section on the punch list submitted by staff is complete.
Building Items:
• All Garden Center items are completed, except for one item.
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Public Works Items:
• Sidewalk -West sidewalk is complete; sidewalk on Rush St. will be
completed tomorrow. Walnut Grove sidewalk will start on Thursday.
• Manhole on Delta Ave. has been lowered and the sidewalk there has been
patched.
• The crossing sign will be completed in conjunction with other projects; the
plans have been approved and signed.
• Work for Item 5 will start tomorrow.
• Items 7, 8, and 9 pertaining to tree issues will be handled along with the
sidewalk work. Item 10 (restaking of trees) is underway currently.
• Item 11 goes along with a Planning item; a meeting has been scheduled
for Thursday.
• Item 12 is complete. Item 13 needs further review.
Mr. Rukavina assured good progress is being made to complete all remaining projects.
Mayor Pro Tem Nunez requested clarification about Item 13 and discussed handicap
accessibility.
Todd Kunioka, residing at 8400 Wells St., commented new trees on Rush Street would
provide better shading if they were placed on the south side of the street.
Mayor Taylor thanked him for the suggestion but indicated plant will not be changed:
City Attorney Wallin reported the Council authorized the execution of two employment
termination agreements at the Closed Session on October 10, 2006. Mr. Wallin reported
the action at this point since the agreements. have now been signed and finalized.
C. Closed Session
The City Council will recess to a closed session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9
Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation -zoning
action
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision(c) of Section 54956.9:
One Case
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The council recessed into closed session at 9:05 pm, and .returned at 9:45 pm:
City Attorney Wallin announced no reportable action was taken.
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:45pm.
The next regular meeting will be held on November 14, 2006, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
MAYOR
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
I, Nina Castruita, City Clerk of the Rosemead City Council, do hereby certify that
the minutes from October 24, 2006 were duly and regularly.approved and adopted by the
Rosemead City Council on the 14th of November 2006, by the following vote to wit:
Yes: CLARK, IMPERIAL, NUNEZ, TAYLOR, TRAN
No: NONE
Absent: NONE
Abstain: 'NONE
Nina Castruita
City Clerk