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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 26, 1999,AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 8:00 P.M.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
INVOCATION: MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: COUNCILMEMBERS CLARK, IMPERIAL, TAYLOR, MAYOR
PRO TEM VASQUEZ, AND MAYOR BRUESCH
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 24, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 8, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 15, 1998 - ADJOURNED REGULAR
MEETING
OF INTEREST TO CITIZENS WISHING TO PARTICIPATE
1) Those wishing to speak on any Agenda Item, including public hearings, should have their Speaker
Request Form submitted no later than the time immediately following Oral Communications.
2) Immediately after approval of the minutes and again at the end of the meeting, there is a period of time
set aside for those persons wishing to address the Council on matters not listed on the Agenda
entitled: ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE (please complete the Speaker
Request Form stating your preference to speak either at the beginning or at the end of the meeting).
PRESENTATIONS:
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
HI. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 99-01 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99-01, for payment of City expenditures.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 99-02 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD STORM
DRAIN/MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN NO. 1532, STORM DRAIN TRANSFER
TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR MAINTENANCE
Adoption of this Resolution is required to request the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to
accept the transfer of the San Gabriel Storm Drain (Newmark/Garvalia)to Los Angeles County
Department of Public Works for operation and maintenance.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99-02. Request the Los Angeles County Board of
Supervisors to accept the transfer of MTD 1532 for operation and maintenance, and authorize the
transfer and conveyance.
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C. RESOLUTION NO. 99-03 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD ENDORSING THE FORMATION OF AN EXPANDED FOOTHILL
TRANSIT ZONE AND FUNDING THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD'S SHARE OF THE
GUILDELINE APPLICATION PROCESS
Resolution No. 99-03 states the City of Rosemead's participation in the San Gabriel Valley Council of
Governments (COG) amended application to the MTA to expand the service area of the Foothill
Transit Zone, which includes the cities of San Gabriel, Alhambra, Montebello, Monterey Park,
Pasadena, Rosemead, Sierra Madre, and South Pasadena. The Resolution would authorize an
expenditure of$16,525.17 for participation in the application process required by the MTA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99-03, and authorize an expenditure from unappropriated
Prop. C reserves to participate in the Foothill Transit Zone Amendment application process.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 99-04 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT FOR CONCRETE REPAIRS
AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS (FY 1998-99)
By adopting this resolution, the City Council determines that the Agency payment for the project
benefits Project Area No. 1, that there are no other reasonable means of financing, that the project will
eliminate blighting conditions by providing improved pedestrian access and drainage along roadways
within and adjacent to the project area, thus enhancing the value of abutting properties.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 99-04.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR- RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
CC-A REQUEST FROM MEXICAN AMERICAN STUDENT ORGANIZATION TO USE THE
ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY CENTER-MARCH 13, 1999
Annual request from the San Gabriel High School Mexican American Student Organization to use the
Community Center until midnight on March 13, 1999, for a Coronation Ball.
Recommendation: Authorize the organization to use the facility until midnight.
CC-B APPROVAL OF SNACK BAR AGREEMENT -ROSEMEAD AMERICAN LITTLE
LEAGUE, ROSEMEAD YOUTH ASSOCIATION AND LADY HAWKS SOFTBALL
ORGANIZATION
Approval of Agreements with the aforementioned organizations to use the snack bars at Rosemead
and Garvey Parks for this season.
Recommendation: Approve the agreements.
CC-C ADOPTION OF CITYWIDE ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC STUDY - 1998
Every five years an engineering and traffic survey is conducted to study the speed zoning for segments
of the City.
Recommendation: Adopt the 1998 Citywide engineering and traffic study.
CC- CCEPTANCE OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT - STREET RESURFACING,
7TREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS, AND HANDICAP ACCESS RAMP PROGRAM
ON VARIOUS STREETS - FISCAL YEAR 1998/99, CDBG PROJECT NOS. 98902 AND
P98802
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On January 13, 1999, bids were received for the subject project for work on various streets on the
north side of the City. Council will consider accepting all bids and award of contract to Sequuel
Contractors, the lowest, responsible bidder.
ecommendation: Accept all bids and award the project to Sequel Contractors, Inc. in the amount
of$586,613.50. Authorize the Mayor to execute the contract.
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eh AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 1999 MEDIA BUY FOR THE LOS
- ANGELES COUNTY STORM DRAIN PROGRAM
The 1996 NPDES Los Angeles County Municipal Stormwater Permit mandates that comprehensive
educational outreach activity is undertaken to educate residents about stormwater pollution and
potential solutions. Participation in the County's 1999 Media Buy will satisfy the City's FY 1998-99
responsibilities pursuant to Activity 1 of the five-year Public Education Plan. The City's fiscal share is
$1,786.05.
Recommendation: Authorize City participation in the 1999 Media Buy for the Los Angeles County
Stormwater Program.
CC-F AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY -RITA O. ESPINOLA
Claimant was injured on July 20, 1998, in a senior exercise class taught by the El Monte/Rosemead
Adult School at the Rosemead Community Center when the chair that she was using slipped on the
surface of the floor. Carl Warren& Company has been forwarded all information and recommends
rejection of this claim.
Recommendation: Authorize rejection of this claim.
CC-G AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY -RAMON S. MUNOZ
The claimant is alleging that malfunctioning traffic signal lights caused his accident at the intersection
of Valley Boulevard and Rio Hondo Avenue on September 15, 1998. Peek Traffic and the Sheriffs
Department state that the signals were functioning properly on that date. Carl Warren & Company
has been forwarded all information and recommends rejection of this claim.
Recommendation: Authorize rejection of this claim.
CC-H AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - HEIRS OF MANUEL
RALPH AVITEA
On June 22, 1998, the pedestrian claimant sustained fatal injuries when he was struck by a motor
vehicle in the vicinty of San Gabriel Boulevard near the intersection of Park Street. Allegations have
been made that the City was maintaining a dangerous condition of public property. Carl Warren&
Company has been forwarded all information and recommends rejection of this claim.
Recommendation: Authorize rejection of this claim.
CC-I AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES ANNUAL
CONGRESSIONAL CITY CONFERENCE, MARCH 5-9, 1999, WASHINGTON, D.C.
The City has attended this conference in the past. It provides an opportunity to touch base with the
federal elected and appointed officials.
Recommendation: Authorize the attendance of any Councilmember, the City Attorney, the City
Manager, and staff as assigned by the City Manager.
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CC-J APPROVAL OF S.C.A.G. POPULATION, HOUSEHOLD, AND EMPLOYMENT
FORECASTS
SCAG is in the process of refining the demographic forecasts to the year 2020. Some of this data will
be used in the calibration of transportation modeling, and submitted to the South Coast Air Quality
Management District. SCAG is requesting direct input from each city no later than February 15,
1999. The San Gabriel Valley Council of Government forecasts match those from SCAG.
Recommendation: Approve as presented.
CC-K COLLABORATIVE PROJECT WITH ROSEMEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Authorization to participate in a joint effort with the School District to operate an afterschool remedial
education program at Muscatel Junior High School with the School District handling grant
responsibilities, and the City developing and supervising recreational activities.
Recommendation: Approve the City's participation with the School District in the operation of the
recreation portion of the afterschool program.
CC-L CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS
— CONFERENCE -YOUTH PROGRAM
Authorization for the City to sponsor and operate the youth activity portion of this year's conference in
Palm Springs..
Recommendation: Approve as presented.
CC-M APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND AGENCY
FOR CONCRETE REPAIRS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS (FY 1998-99)
Agreement between City and Redevelopment Agency to jointly undertake the planning, design, and
construction of concrete improvements at various locations. The City will be the lead agency.
Recommendation: Approve the agreement.
aELECTION OF LENDER FOR CITY'S CDBG-FUNDED LOW INTEREST LOAN
ROGRAMS
Pursuant to Council's request at the December 8, 1998 meeting, this item was deferred to the next
regular meeting pending further information on bank loans. The City needs a banking partner to
execute loans under the City's approved low-interest loan program.
Recommendation: Approve First American Bank as its banking services provider and authorize the
City Manager or designee to execute the agreements.
CC-O APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
CONCRETE REPAIRS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS (FY 1998-99)
Removal and reconstruction of existing damaged and uplifted curb, gutter, sidewalk, and driveway to
maintain the integrity of the public-right-of way. This proposal provides for engineering and
construction management services for FY 1998-99 Concrete Repair Program.
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V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
A. APPROVAL OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS FOR REDEVELOPMENT
///��� PROJECT AREA NO. 2
ij Council is to consider the outline of the Public Participation Process required for the formation and
lll�i� adoption of the Redevelopment Plan for the Rosemead Redevelopment Plan Area No. 2. The purpose
of the participation effort is to inform and educate the residents, property owners, business tenants,
and community organizations on the plan adoption process.
Recommendation: Council approve the Public Participation Process.
B. SELECTION OF DATE FOR TRAFFIC COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
There is currently exists an unscheduled vacancy on the Traffic Commission. Applications were
received until January 21, 1999. Council needs to schedule an interview date.
VI. STATUS REPORTS
VIL MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
3 �3 A. VALLEY BOULEVARD REMOVAL OF EUCALYPTUS TREES �,y/j('y�(//
d Councilman Imperial has requested that this item be placed on the Agenda. '/l �"' JoW.vr"`,_W//
B. CONSIDERATION OF SB 63 (SOLIS) - SAN BERNARDINO FREEWAY CARPOOL
LAND D SWo4-(SOLJSSJ -DIABETES SUPPLIES AND EDUCATION'-
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Senator Hilda Solis is requesting the City of aOmiii's support of SB and SB 64. SB 63 seeks to
reduce the vehicle occupancy requirements on e I- 0 carpool from th ee persons to two persons per
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vehicle. SB 64 seeks to require health plans in California to cover additional equipment and education)
related to the treatment of diabetes. Firr- /t J
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Recommendation: No recommendation Ca
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VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM TIIE AUDIENCE '
IX. ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 9, 1999, AT 8:00 PM.
Posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting at the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead; the L.A.
County Library, Rosemead Branch, 8800 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead; and other locations pursuant to
RMC Sec. 2801.
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