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AGENDA AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 23, 1999,AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 8:00 PM.
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: JANUARY 26, 1999 -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 G 1,1•11majailiabiliS.TFlHA80ILE"
t.quettDorm stating your preference to speak either at the
beginning or at the end of the meeting).
REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL
A. SELECTION OF MAYOR
B. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
C. PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING MAYOR
PRESENTATIONS:
A. PROCLAMATION TO SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM PROCLAIMING
MAY AND APRIL, 1999 AS SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION
AWARENESS MONTHS
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS - EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
PROCEDURES BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
A. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED REALLOCATION OF
FUNDS FOR FY 98-99 AND PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME ALLOCATION FOR FY 99-00
First of two public hearings for proposed CDBG and Home Budget for FY 99-00
Recommendation: Approve the proposed reallocation and proposed CDBG and Home
Program projected use of funds for FY 99-00 and authorize staff to include this in the
Annual Funding Plan.
IH. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 99-10 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99-10, for payment of City expenditures.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 99-08 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT FUNDS BY
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PROBATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE
PURPOSE OF SUPPLEMENTING THE CITY'S GANG CRIME
SUPPRESSION PROGRAM
Authorization to allocate Department of Justice Accountability Incentive Block Grant
Funds to the County of Los Angeles Probation Department for the purpose of
supplementing the City's Gang Crime Suppression Program. Funds would be used to
supplement the GAPP program by funding additional time for Deputy Probation Officer to
implement existing City programs, such as Y.E.S.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99-08
C. ORDINANCE NO. 792 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD RELATING TO DAYTIME CURFEW REGULATIONS
AND AMENDING TITLE 4, CHAPTER 1 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL
CODE - INTRODUCE
Ordinance amends the aforementioned Chapter of the Rosemead Municipal Code to
include California Education Code §48205 regarding such absences as due to illness,
doctor appointments, and attendance at funerals.
Recommendation: Council introduce Ordinance No. 792 on first reading, and schedule
the item for a second reading at the meeting of April 13, 1999.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR- RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
CC-A REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS ON HELLMAN AVENUE AT JACKSON
AVENUE
This item is a request from a resident for installation of stop signs at the aforementioned
location. Staff reviewed traffic counts and traffic controls at the surrounding intersections
and reviewed the intersection for installation of a traffic signal. A summary sheet and
traffic signal warrant analysis indicated that two warrants satisfies a need for a traffic
signal control which will improve traffic flow and clarify vehicular right-of-way.
Recommendation: Approve installation of a traffic signal control at Hellman Avenue and
Jackson Avenue.
CC-B AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE HALF PAGE AD IN THE PROGRAM
FOR THE 26TH ANNUAL WETIP CONFERENCE.
Purchase of ad at the cost of$225.
Recommendation: Authorize placement of half page ad in the program.
V LECTION OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM(GIS)
ONSULTANT AND APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS
The 1998/99 City budget includes $22,800 for the City's Engineering, Planning, and
Building Departments to establish a Geographic Information System. Said system would
be used among the departments to consolidate the vast amount of property information
used in the land development, building plan check, and street improvement process.
After interviewing several consultants, the proposal from Bill Matteson of A.C.T./GIS
was clearly the most beneficial for the City. The recommended proposal, along with
samples of their work is attached for your review and consideration.
It has now become apparent that to move the GIS system forward within this fiscal year,
an additional $13,000 is necessary to be appropriated from appropriated reserves.
Recommendation: Approve the selection of A.C.T./GIS and appropriate $13,000 from
appropriated reserves to implement the GIS system.
CC-D APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH LUNCH
PROGRAM
The San Gabriel School District, in conjunction with the City will provide summer lunches
to participants 18 years of age and younger at Rosemead and Garvey Parks and other
recreation sites.
Recommendation: Approve the Agreement and authorize its execution by the Mayor.
CC-E AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEND THE CITY
CLERICS ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE -
VISALIA, APRIL 21-23, 1999
This program will include such topics as GIS/Imaging/Internet, Update on Prop 218 and
Election topics, Records Management and Navigating the Legislative Process.
Recommendation: Authorize attendance of the City Clerk.
CC-F AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 1999 BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP MEETING, APRIL 6-8, 1999, WASHINGTON,
D.C.
Highlights of this workshop will include Community Partnerships for Justice; Protecting
the Public, Protecting Rights: Creating System Balance; and, Building comprehensive
Justice System.
Recommendation: Authorize the attendance of Sgt. Wayne Wallace and appropriate the
necessary funds from appropriated reserves.
CC-G REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS ON RIO HONDO AVENUE AT MARSHALL
STREET
Traffic Commissioner Ruiz requested staff to review the installation of stop signs at the
aforementioned location. This request was previously reviewed by the Traffic
Commission in May and June of 1994. The request was not recommended as traffic
volumes did not satisfy CalTrans guidelines. The current analysis recommends stop signs
on Rio Hondo at Marshall Street and that the appropriate advance warning signs be
installed.
Recommendation: Approve installation of stop signs on Rio Hondo at Marshall Street,
with the installation of appropriate advance warning signs for the proposed stop signs.
CC-H REMOVAL OF EUCALYPTUS TREES ON GARVEY AVENUE
City has received notice from Southern California Edison that trees under their
transmission lines cannot be taller than fifteen (15) feet. Sixteen (16)Eucalyptus trees do
not meet their height requirements in the parkways on Garvey Boulevard,just east of
Charlotte(Zapopan Park) and will have to be removed. Staff is investigating various
replacement trees.
Recommendation: Authorize the removal of the sixteen Eucalyptus trees in the
parkways on Garvey Avenue,just east of Charlotte.
CC-I SB 99 (ALARCON) AND AB 38 (WASHINGTON) -RETENTION OF $1.00
MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY FEE- SUPPORT
These Bills request extension of the $1.00 surcharge on vehicle registration within the
South Coast Air Quality Management District to fund a clean fuels program and to find
new technologies to reduce air pollution.
Recommendation: Support SB 98 (Alarcon) and AB 38 (Washington) and directo staff
to prepare the necessary correspondence for the Mayor's signature.
CC-J REQUEST FROM CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE
AUTHORITY TO PAY $2,623 FOR THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD'S PORTION
OF THE COST TO FUND THE LIABILITY TRUST FUND OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE
The California Contract Cities Association formed the Liability Trust Fund Oversight
Committee which would contract with the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority to
assist them in the claims oversight process. The attached invoice is for the five month
period from February through June, 1999.
Recommendation: Authorize the payment from appropriated reserves of$2,623.
CC-K REQUEST FROM CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION TO
PAY$2,834.75 ASSESSMENT TO COVER LEGAL COSTS INCURRED FOR
ESTABLISHING SELF-INSURANCE AUTHORITY FOR EFFECTIVE RISK
MANAGEMENT
Consideration of an invoice from the California Contract Cities Authority regarding an
assessment to cover the legal costs incurred in creating SAFER(Self-insurance Authority
for Effective Risk Management).
Recommendation: Authorize the payment from appropriated reserves in the amount of
$2,834.75.
CC-L AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
ASSOCIATION 40TH ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS SEMINAR, MAY 13-16,
1999
This year's theme is "How Does Contract Cities Prepare for the Future in Today's
Environment?" Topics included in the seminar are Effective Lobbying in Sacramento,
City/County Partnerships, and L.A. County Sheriffs Department Update, to name a few.
Recommendation: Authorize the attendance of any Councilmember,Planning
Commissioner, City Attorney, City Manager and staff as designated by the City Manager.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACT ! '
A. CONSIDERATION OOLIS) - I-I0, SAN BERNARDINO FREEWAY
CARPOOL LANE • COSOLIS) -DIABETES SUPPLIES AND
EDUCATION (1 — 0
Senator Solis has requested the City Councils support for SB 63 and SB 64. SB 64 seeks
to reduce the vehicle occupancy requirement on the I-10 carpool lane from three (3)
person per vehicle to two (2) persons per vehicle. SB 64 seeks to expand health care
insurance coverage to include equipment, supplies and education for the management and
treatment of diabetes. This item was considered originally by the City Council on January
16, 1999 and action was deferred and staff was instructed to obtain further information on
both bills.
Recommendation: No recommendation.
G B. REVOCATION OF ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT AND BUSINESS LICENSE,
CAFE CHIEU TIM, 8905 E. GARVEY AVENUE, #A-9
On September 30, 1996, the Rosemead City Council approved an Entertainment Permit
and Public Eating License to Dien Ba Mai for Cafe Chieu Tim. It is recommended that
the City Council revoke the Business License and Entertainment Permit issued to Dien Ba
Mai for Cafe Chieu Tim based on firing a weapon into the establishment, allowing
juveniles in the business in keeping the surveillance video tapes in proper order. These
violations are contrary to the conditions of the Entertainment and Business License
Permits.
Recommendation: Approve the revocation of the Entertainment Permit and Business
License for Cafe Chieu Tim.
VI. STATUS REPORTS
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
IX. ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 13, 1999, AT 8:00 P.M.
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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