CC - Action Minutes - 09-25-12 Not ApprovedMinutes of the
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 25, 2012
* CALL TO ORDER - 7:01 PM
* PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Clark
* INVOCATION - Council Member Ly
* ROLL CALL:
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS PRESENT: Mayor Sandra Armenta, Mayor Pro Tem Polly
Low, Council Member William Alarcon, Council Member Steven Ly, Council Member
Margaret Clark.
OFFICIALS PRESENT: None.
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
Minutes 4-24-12
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
Staff Report
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)
Staff Report
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
Staff Report
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.
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. 0J22, FOR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL, CYCLE 9, PROJECT
NO. SR2SL-5358 (013) BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AND THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA
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Consent Calendar Item 3D was removed from the agenda.
Council Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Polly Low, to approve the CONSENT CALENDAR with the Exception of
Item D. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Sandra Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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.
Staff Report
City Manager Jeff Allred reviewed the staff report.
Council Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Polly Low, to approve the City of Rosemead Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Sandra Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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:
Staff Report
Director of Parks and Recreation David Montgomery-Scott reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Polly Low made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Steven Ly, to award the adult basketball program contract to Southland
Sports Association and the adult softball program contract be awarded to
Major League Softball, in addition, authorize the City Manager to execute
each contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Sandra Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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.
Staff Report
Council Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Polly Low, to uphold the existing $10 stray drop-off fee as partial cost
recovery of charges by the Los Angeles County Animal Shelter. Vote resulted
in:
Yes: Alarcon, Sandra Armenta, Low, Ly
No: Clark
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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 羅斯密 (luó sī mì). 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 羅斯密 (luó sī mì) as the City of
Rosemead's standardized Chinese transliteration.
Staff Report
Mayor Pro Tem Polly Low made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Steven Ly, to approve 羅斯密 (luó sī mì) as the City of Rosemead's
standardized Chinese transliteration. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Sandra Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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.
Staff Report
Director of Community Development Michelle Ramirez reviewed the staff report. No further
action was needed on this item.
6. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Government Code Section
54956.9 (b): 1 matter
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 8:08 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:36
p.m. City Attorney Rachel Richman stated there was no reportable action taken during closed
session.
7. COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
8. ADJOURNMENT The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on
October 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Gloria Molleda, City Clerk
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Sandra Armenta
Mayor