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Rosemead
City Council
MEETING AGENDA
April 24, 2012
7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chamber
8838 E. Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
www.cityofrosemead.org
Sandra Armenta, Mayor
Polly Low, Mayor Pro Tem
William Alarcon, Council Member
Margaret Clark, Council Member
Steven Ly, Council Member
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
April 24, 2012
City Council
Meeting Agenda
• CALL TO ORDER-7:00 PM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Ly
• INVOCATION —Mayor Armenta
• ROLL CALL:
o City Council —Mayor Armenta, Mayor Pro Tern Low, Council Members Alarcon, Clark, Ly
1. ORDINANCES READ BY TITLE ONLY
State law requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to the City Council 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
The City Council will receive public comments on matters not listed on the agenda.
3. PRESENTATION
• Arbor Day Proclamation
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No.2012 -21
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2012 — 21 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $845,065.28 NUMBERED 76834 THROUGH
76946 INCLUSIVELY
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• Resolution No. 2012 — 22
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2012 — 22 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $1,326,815.25 NUMBERED 76967 THROUGH
77087 INCLUSIVELY
• Resolution No.2012 -05
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2012 — 05 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $722,659.76 NUMBERED 10000 THROUGH
10003 INCLUSIVELY
B. Rejection of Claim for Damages
The City Council will consider a recommendation to reject a claim for damages submitted by
L &G Rosemead Garden, LLC, received by the City on March 22, 2012, due to un- timeliness,
as well as, a rejection to any asserted claims that may have occurred within the required time
period for making such claims. In addition L &G Rosemead Garden, LLC also filed a claim
with the City on December 22, 2011. The City is now rejecting that claim for the additional
reason that it was untimely in addition to the prior rejection sent on January 18, 2012, which
was on the merits of the claim.
Recommendation: That the City Council reject the claim for damages submitted by L &G
Rosemead Garden, LLC as indicated above.
C. Review of the City's 2011 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
California Government Code § 65400 (b) requires the filing of a Housing Element Annual
Progress Report by April 15t of each year, for the prior calendar year, with the State Office of
Planning and Research and the Department of Housing and Community Development
( "HCD "). State law also requires that the annual report be presented at a public meeting
before the City Council where members of the public are given an opportunity to comment on
our progress. This agenda meets these statutory requirements.
The City of Rosemead's Housing Element was last prepared and approved by the State in
June 2002. The annual report was submitted to the required agencies on March 28, 2012.
This report summarizes the low to ,moderate-income residential building activity, Regional
Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) progress, and progress of housing program
implementation for the 2011 calendar year.
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Recommendation: That the CityCouncil receive and file the City's 2011 Housing Element
Annual Progress Report.
D. City Signage Replacement Project — Award of Contract
As part of the City's Capital Improvement Program, the City Council approved a project titled,
"City Signage Replacement Project", which consists of replacing and updating the City's
aging street name and regulatory signs to ensure compliance with the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) requirements for reflectivity. The updating of signs, to meet these
new reflectivity standards, will help to improve driver and pedestrian safety, reduce energy
costs, and enhance aesthetics along City streets. The project is funded through State Gas
Tax funds.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the City Signage Replacement project; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with J &S Striping Company for the
City Signage Replacement Project in the amount of $125,870, and establish a
contingency in the amount of 10% of the bid ($12,587) to cover any unforeseen
construction expenses.
E. Interim Budget Amendments
During the fiscal year unforeseen financial needs and opportunities may arise which require
Council approval of additional appropriations. Without them various auditors could make an
adverse finding in the annual audit reports. At this time there are only two budget line items
that need to have appropriations approved by the City Council: 1) A tractor and a pickup
truck were purchased using Equipment Replacement Funds cash and, 2) Proposition Fund A
Fund cash was exchanged for General Fund cash with the City of Industry. All purchases
requiring appropriation increases have previously been approved by City Council. Approving
appropriations for these items is a'necessary "housekeeping" task that will help avoid
undesirable audit findings.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2012 -25, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VARIOUS
APPROPRIATIONS
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5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Firework Stand Permit Fee /Deposit Adjustment
The City provides various "individualized" services (i.e inspections, permits, variances, etc.)
that are not of general benefit. Historically, many of these services have been provided at a
City cost greater than the price being charged for them thus resulting in subsidies of the
remaining costs of service from the general taxpayers. The permit fees charged by the City
to fireworks stand vendors is an example of recovering "individualized" subsidized service
costs from those receiving the benefit of the services. A survey of neighboring cities has
revealed that four out of six cities surveyed charge more for fireworks permits than what is
being proposed as the new permit fee; the average cost among the cities surveyed is $327.
In the interest of minimizing the subsidy of individualized services borne by taxpayers, staff is
recommending an increase in the fee for fireworks stand permits to $250 and refundable
deposit of $300.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2012 -23, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FIREWORKS STAND
PERMIT FEEIDEPOSIT ADJUSTMENT
B. Draft Annual Comprehensive Fee Resolution Update
The City provides various "individualized" services (i.e. inspections, permits, variances, etc.)
that are not of general benefit. Historically, many of these services have been provided at a
City cost greater than the price being charged for them thus resulting in subsidies of the
remaining costs of service from the general taxpayers. As a matter of routine fee
maintenance and to keep pace with increasing costs of individualized services, the fees
charged to users need to be reviewed on a regular basis, preferably each year. In the
interest of being responsive to the service needs of Rosemead residents and businesses;
not all fees need to be adjusted and some are controlled by statute. Consequently, not every
Rosemead fee is being recommended for an adjustment this year. The final version of the
"Annual Comprehensive Fee Schedule ", will be considered by the Council on May 8 1 h.
Recommendation: No action is required at this time. Council action on this item will be
requested at the May 8th meeting.
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C. Rosemead Bicycle Transportation Plan
In January 2012, the Traffic Commission began work on a Bicycle Transportation Plan and
proposed improvement projects ralatedto bicycle safety. The goals of the bicycle plan focus
on improving bicycle connections and accessibility with neighboring communities /trails and
increased bicycle safety. The Bicycle Transportation Plan was recommended for approval
by the Traffic Commission on April 12, 2012 and was prepared according to standards set by
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority (Metro). Upon Council approval of this plan the City will be eligible
to pursue grant funding for bicycle projects. The plan is also a key component of the City's
efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and encourage alternative forms of
transportation in accordance with Assembly Bill 32.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Review and approve Resolution No. 2012 -24, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ROSEMEAD
BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
2. Authorize staff to submit the City's ,Bicycle Transportation Plan to Metro and Caltrans,
allowing the City to pursue grant opportunities to further bicycle improvement efforts.
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. Mayor's Appointments for 2012.2013
Each year, a listing of City Council Member appointments to a variety of regional and state
committees and boards is prepared and submitted by the Mayor. To assist the Mayor,
members of the City Council had the opportunity to complete the "Mayor's Appointments for
2012 - 2013" form, listing each individual's preferences for the particular committees and
boards.
Recommendation: That the City. Council approve the Mayor's Appointments for 2012 -2013.
7. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 594956 a
Cal Poultry v City of Rosemead Case No USDC CV1202409
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8. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on May 8, 2012 at 7:00
p.m.
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