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Rosemead
City Council
and the
Successor Agency of the
Rosemead Community
Development Commission
JOINT MEETING AGENDA
June 23, 2015
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chamber
8838 E. Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
www.cityofrosemead.org
Sheraton Hotel
1230 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Margaret Clark, Mayor
Sandra Armenta, Mayor Pro Tem
William Alarcon, Council Member
Polly Low, Council Member
Steven Ly, Council Member
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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JUNE 23, 2015
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
• CALL TO ORDER
• ROLL CALL:
o City Council — Mayor Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Armenia, Council Members Alarcon, Low, Ly
1. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel
Public Employee Appointment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Clerk
B. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation Update
City of Rosemead v. Beneficial Patient Group, Inc. et al.; Los Angeles County
Superior Court Case EC 063589
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65956.9 (d)(1)
Regular Business
7:00 p.m.
• CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Clark
• INVOCATION — Mayor Pro Tern Armenta
• ROLL CALL:
• City Council — Mayor Clark, Mayor Pro Tern Armenta, Council Members Alarcon, Low, Ly
• Successor Agency —Chair Clark, Vice -Chair Armenta, Members Alarcon, Low, Ly
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
The City Council will receive public comments on matters not listed on the agenda.
3. PRESENTATIONS
• Proclamation for Battalion Chief Miguel Garcia
• Introduction of Rosemead Queen
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4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Municipal Code Amendment 15.02
Amending Chapters 17.04 and 17.72 of Title 17 of the City of Rosemead
Municipal Code Relating to Regulations for Nonconforming Uses, Structures, Lots,
and Parking Facilities
MCA 15 -02 is a City initiated amendment to revise Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rosemead
Municipal Code to modify several regulations for nonconforming uses, structures, lots, and
parking facilities. It was originally drafted and presented to the Planning Commission for the
purpose of allowing the addition of new conforming residential structures on R -1 (Single -
family Residential) and R -2 (Light Multiple Residential) lots that include existing legal
nonconforming structures. However, after final discussion at the May 18, 2015 meeting, the
Commission recommended that the City Council ADOPT Ordinance 951, approving MCA 15-
02 without the proposed standards allowing the addition of new residential structures on
properties with existing legal nonconforming structures.
On June 9, 2015, the City Council conducted a public hearing for MCA 15 -02. Upon hearing
written and oral testimony, the City Council continued the public hearing to the June 23, 2015
meeting, and directed staff to bring back a revised ordinance to allow the addition of new
conforming residential structures on R -1 and R -2 lots that include legal nonconforming
structures subject to existing residential density limitations and the approval of a Minor
Exception application by the Planning Commission. The Council also added a standard that
would require notarized written consent from all property owners of the lots abutting the
subject project site.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts finding that the project will
not have a significant adverse effect on the environment; and
2. Move to INTRODUCE FIRST READING, by title only Ordinance No. 951, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MUNICIPAL CODE
AMENDMENT 1502, AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.04 AND 17.72
OF TITLE 17 OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO REGULATIONS FOR NONCONFORMING
USES, STRUCTURES, LOTS, AND PARKING FACILITIES
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No.2015 -39
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2015 — 39, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $1,509,616.15 NUMBERED 89001 THROUGH
89160 INCLUSIVELY
• Resolution No. 2015 —13
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2015 —13, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AS THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,166.50 NUMBERED 10131
B. Authorization to Attend the International City Management Association Conference —
September 27th — 30th — Seattle, Washington
The City Council will consider authorization for attendance to the International City
Management Association Conference (ICMA) in Seattle, Washington on September 27th —
September 30th.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance by the Assistant City
Manager at City expense.
C. Crossing Guard Services — Amendment to Agreement with All City Management
Services, Inc., and Annual Cost Sharing Agreements with School Districts
The City Council will consider: 1.) an amendment to the agreement with All City Management
Services, Inc. for an additional two years of crossing guard services near local public
schools; and 2.) annual cost sharing agreements with the Rosemead School District and the
Garvey School District for crossing guard services for the upcoming 2015 -16 fiscal year.
Funds to cover the City's share of the annual costs, which total approximately $65,500, are
contained in the City's 2015 -16 Fiscal Year Budget.
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Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to:
Execute and Amendment to an Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc.
through June 30, 2017; and
2. Execute cost sharing agreements with the Rosemead School District and the Garvey
School District in funding the crossing guard services for the 2015 -16 fiscal year.
D. School Resource Officer Program Funding
The City currently contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department for a Special
Assignment Deputy that is assigned to Rosemead High School as a School Resource Officer
(SRO). The El Monte Union High School District currently shares the cost of the SRO with
the City for hours that the SRO is assigned to the school; however, the agreement must be
renewed by both the City and School District. Funding is included in the 2015 -16 Budget to
cover the City's portion of the agreement.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the agreement with the El Monte Union
High School District for assistance in funding the SRO position.
E. Installation of Additional Red Curb at Hellman Avenue and Isabel Avenue
At its meeting on June 4, 2015, the Traffic Commission reviewed conditions at the
intersection of Hellman Avenue and Isabel Avenue and recommended the installation of
additional red curbing, approximately 45 feet, on the southwest corner of the intersection.
Staff reviewed the request with traffic engineering consultant and recommended that
additional parking restrictions (red curbing) be added to the southwest corner of Hellman
Avenue at Isabel Avenue to improve visibility for motorists, especially those turning from
Isabel Avenue to Hellman Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendation to extend existing red curbing an additional 45 feet (approximately) on the
southwest corner of Hellman Avenue at Isabel Avenue.
Review of Traffic Calming Improvements at Hellman Avenue
At the Traffic Commission meeting on June 4, 2015, the Commission reviewed and
discussed the traffic conditions along Hellman Avenue and proposed traffic calming
measures to be implemented. Staff had received multiple requests from residents regarding
traffic conditions along Hellman Avenue, mostly pertaining to vehicle speeds and difficulty
entering and exiting driveways along Hellman Avenue. Staff worked with a traffic engineer to
review the conditions along Hellman Avenue and a number of improvements, including
signage and striping, were recommended. The Traffic Commission reviewed and approved
staff's recommendation to complete striping and signage improvements along Hellman
Avenue,
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Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendation of improved signage and striping along Hellman Avenue.
6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Proposed Agreement with San Gabriel Valley Humane Society for Animal Shelter and
Care Services
The City Council will consider an agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society
(SGV Humane Society) for kenneling and other animal related services to supplement the
animal control services provided by the City's Public Safety Department. The private, non-
profit SGV Humane Society operates full- service animal shelter and care services at its
facility on Grand Avenue in San Gabriel immediately adjacent to Rosemead's northern
border. The new contractual relationship would replace an existing agreement with Los
Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control shelter located in Baldwin Park.
Contracting with the SGV Humane Society in San Gabriel would enhance efficiency and
productivity of City employees that perform animal control duties, and it would provide for
improved accessibility and convenience for residents who currently have to travel to Baldwin
Park. The City's proposed budget for the upcoming 2015 -16 fiscal year includes an
allocation of $85,000 to cover the cost of the agreement.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a two -year agreement with the San
Gabriel Valley Humane Society effective July 1, 2015; and authorize the termination of the
existing agreement with Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control.
B. Proposal for Rosemead Farmer's Market
City Council and the community have long expressed a desire for a Farmer's Market in
Rosemead. The completion of the Civic Center Plaza and expanded parking have resulted in
the creation of a good location to facilitate such an event. The City recently received a
proposal from Green Leaf Events, Inc, to host a weekly Farmer's Market for a trial period of
six months beginning in July, 2015. The Farmer's Market would operate on Mondays, 4:00 —
8:00 p.m., and would include food vendors, food trucks, artisans, commercial vendors,
children's rides, and live entertainment.
Recommendation: That the City Council Authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Green Leaf Events, Inc. to host a weekly Farmer's Market in the Civic Center
Plaza on Mondays, 4:00 — 8:00 p.m. for a trial period of six months at no cost to the City for
event operations.
7. MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL
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8. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on July 14, 2015 at 7:00
p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
Upcoming City - Sponsored Community Events
Relay for Life Luminaria Ceremony Thursday, June 25`
Zapopan Park 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
8301 Garvey Avenue
4` of July Parade and Festivities Saturday, July 4"'
• 5k Run - Valley Blvd. @ City Hall 7:00 a.m.
• Parade - Valley Blvd. 10:00 a.m.
• Opening Ceremony - Rosemead Park 5:00 P.M.
• Carnival - Rosemead Park Noon - 10:00 p.m.
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