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Rosemead
City Council
JOINT MEETING AGENDA
September 25, 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
September 25, 2012
City Council
Meeting Agenda
• CALL TO ORDER— 7:00 PM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Clark
• INVOCATION —Council Member Ly
• ROLL CALL:
o City Council —Mayor Armenta, Mayor Pro Tern Low, Council Members Alarcon, Clark, Ly
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
The City Council will receive public comments on matters not listed on the agenda.
2. PRESENTATION
• Ladyhawks recognition for their participation in the Triple Crown World Series in
Nevada and in the USSSA Nationals in West Covina.
• National Voter Registration Day Proclamation.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
April 24, 2012 — Regular Meeting
B. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No.2012 -53
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2012 — 53 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $688,967.23 NUMBERED 78621 THROUGH
78764 INCLUSIVELY
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C. Ordinance No. 923 — Second Reading: Zone Change 12 -01 and Conditional Use Permit
12 -01— 7850 Garvey Avenue and 2743 Strathmore Avenue
On September 11, 2012, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 923, approving Zone
Change 12 -01, changing the zoning classification of 2743 Strathmore Avenue from Parking
to Medium Commercial (APN: 5284 - 038 -002). Ordinance No. 923 is now before Council at
the required second reading for adoption.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt at its second reading, Ordinance No. 923,
entitled:
A ORDINANCE OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE
CHANGE 12 -01 CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION
OF 2743 STRATHMORE AVENUE FROM P (PARKING) T C -3
(MEDIUM COMMERCIAL), LOCATED 2743 STRATHMORE
AVENUE (APN:5284- 038 -002)
D. Resolution Supporting Creation of San Gabriel Mountains National Recreation Area
The San Gabriel Mountains Forever campaign is requesting that the City Council adopt a
resolution in support of the creation of a San Gabriel Mountains National Recreation Area.
This designation would provide the San Gabriel Mountains with increased attention and
resources in order to improve recreational opportunities for residents and further
conservation efforts.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2012 -54, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF A
SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
E. Safe Routes to School Project — Resolution No. 2012.55 Authorizing City Staff to
Execute an Agreement with the State of California for the Reimbursement of Funds
As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2011 -12 Capital Improvement Program, the City Council
approved a project titled, "Safe Routes to School Program ". The program involves traffic
safety and traffic calming enhancements at six (6) local schools: Emerson Elementary,
Garvey Intermediate, Willard Elementary, Bitely Elementary, Sanchez Elementary, and
Temple Intermediate. The bulk of this project is funded through the State of California Safe
Route to School Program, with a total approved grant of $450,000.
The project was approved by the City Council on June 26, 2012 and work is currently
underway. Improvements include the installation of new safety traffic striping, traffic signage,
speed feedback signs, curb bulb -outs, in- pavement crossing lightings, and traffic signal
modifications.
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
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Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2012 -55, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING STAFF TO EXECUTE
THE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. OJ22, FOR
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL, CYCLE 9, PROJECT NO.
SR2SL -5358 (013) BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AND
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
4. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Adoption of the City of Rosemead Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
The Federal Disaster Mitigation Act mandates that local governments implement programs to
plan for pre- disaster mitigation, to streamline the administration of disaster relief, to control
the federal costs of disaster assistance, and for other purposes.
This Act requires all state, local, and tribal governments to develop and submit a local hazard
mitigation plan as a condition of receiving Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding
and public assistance following a disaster. Development of the Plan is in accordance with
Strategy 6 of the City's Strategic Plan ( "Increase the City's level of Emergency
Preparedness ") and corresponding action items.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the City of Rosemead Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan.
B. Award of Contracts — Adult Basketball' and Softball
During the budget meetings in May of this year, City Council authorized contracting
Rosemead's adult sports services. This is consistent with the fourth of five "Guiding
Principles for Fiduciary Responsibility ", as incorporated in Rosemead's Strategic Plan 2012-
13, which states, "when in doubt, contract out ".
Request for Proposals (RFP) were solicited for total operations of our adult basketball and
adult softball programs. We received three responses for adult basketball services and two
for adult softball services. Staff reviewed each proposal for completeness, understanding of
the scope of work, relevant experience, demonstrated ability to conduct all league
operations, and program fees. Additionally, reference checks were conducted for those firms
deemed most qualified in each of the two service categories:
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
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Adult Basketball —Southland Sports Association
o Southland has been operating for nine years and currently runs similar
adult basketball programs for the cities of Glendora, Rancho
Cucamonga, Arcadia, and Baldwin Park. They have the demonstrated
ability to operate every aspect of Rosemead's adult basketball leagues.
The cities they currently serve report no significant issues and
consistently rate their performance at score of 9 out of 10.
o Participant fees will remain at current levels.
Adult Softball — Major League Softball (MLS)
o MLS has been serving southern California cities since 1986 and
currently provides similar adult softball programs to 29 cities including
Claremont, Covina, Duarte, and Pasadena. In addition to offering
softball leagues, MLS offers extensive ball field maintenance services.
MLS is highly recommended by all of the cities to which staff spoke.
o Participant fees will be similar to those currently paid by league
participants.
Recommendation: That the City Council award the adult basketball program contract to
Southland Sports Association and the adult softball program contract be awarded to Major
League Softball and that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute each
contract in a form approved by the City Attorney.
C. Stray Cat Drop -Off Fee
A resident who routinely traps stray cats and drops them off to the Public Safety Center has
complained about the City's stray cat drop -off fee of $10. This fee provides the City will only
partial cost recovery of the average cost of $120 to $140 that the City pays to the Los
Angeles County Animal Shelter to accept, house, feed and in most cases euthanize the cats.
The resident argues that the costs paid to the County by the City are covered by the taxes
that he pays, which is not accurate.
Recommendation: That the City Council uphold the existing $10 stray cat drop -off fee as
partial cost recovery of charges by the Los Angeles County Animal Shelter.
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
September 25, 2012
5. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. City of Rosemead Chinese Name Standardization
On August 14, 2012, the City Council discussed the need to standardize the Chinese
transliteration used to identify Rosemead using the characters NWT.0 (lu6 sf mi). At that
time, the Council indicated its intent to adopt this Chinese transliteration but delayed final
action until September 25th in order to provide an opportunity for additional review and
comment by the community.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve ,Mi°� (lu6 sf mi) as the City of
Rosemead's standardized Chinese transliteration.
B. Rosemead Municipal Code Section 17.104.080 — English Language Use on On- Premise
Signs
At the City Council Meeting of September 11, 2012, Council Member Ly requested that
Rosemead Municipal Code Section 17.104.080 — "English language use on on- premises
signs" be brought before the City Council for discussion.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.
6. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9 (b); 1 matter
7. COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
B. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on October 9, 2012 at 7:00
p.m.
Upcoming City - Sponsored Community Events
Fall Fiesta
Rosemead Park
Saturday, October 61h
12 noon — 6:oo p.m.
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