CC - Agenda - 06-08-99 AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 8, 1999,AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 8:00 P.M.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: MAYOR VASQUEZ
INVOCATION: COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: COUNCILMEMBERS BRUESCH, IMPERIAL,
TAYLOR, MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK, AND MAYOR
VASQUEZ
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NONE
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
Il. PUBLIC HEARINGS - EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
PROCEDURES BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
A. PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE NO. 794 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING TO
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY, A FRANCHISE TO LAY
AND USE, FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING WATER FOR ANY
AND ALL PURPOSES, PIPELINES AND OTHER FACILITIES, IN, ALONG,
ACROSS, UPON AND UNDER THE PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS
AND PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD - INTRODUCE
At the May 11, 1999 City Council Meeting, Resolution No. 99-23 was approved,
declaring the City's intent to grant the franchise and setting the public hearing for this
meeting. Also, introduce Ordinance No. 794 on first reading and schedule the item for a
second reading at the meeting of June 22, 1999.
Recommendation: Conduct the Public Hearing and introduce Ordinance No. 794.
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III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 99-25 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99-25, for payment of City expenditures.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 99-26 - APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE LAW
ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AND
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND REQUESTING CONTINUATION
OF ADDITIONAL SERVICES IN THE AREA OF: MOTORCYCLE
ENFORCEMENT, TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT, COMMUNITY
SERVICE PERSONNEL, NARCOTICS EDUCATION PROGRAM(SANE),
LICENSE INVESTIGATION AND ENFORCEMENT, AND SPECIAL
ASSIGNMENT PERSONNEL
This five-year Law Enforcement Services Agreement between the City and the County of
Los Angeles will ensure the continuation of law enforcement services from July 1, 1999
through June 30, 2004.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 99-26 approving the Agreement.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 99-27 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD TO SUPPORT AB 1475 (SOTO) CREATING A
j COMPETITIVE STATEWIDE GRANT PROGRAM FOR CAPITAL
PROJECTS, IN AN EFFORT TO INCREASE BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN
SAFETY AROUND SCHOOLS
Consideration of a request from Assemblymember Nell Soto to support AB 1475. The bill
will target as much as $20 million a year statewide to assist local efforts to increase bike
and pedestrian safety around schools.
Recommendation: If Council supports the bill, it would be appropriate to adopt
Resolution No. 99-27 and direct the City Clerk to make the necessary notification.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR- RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
CC-A EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT - PARKWAY AND MEDIAN LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE
Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises, Inc., has maintained the City's parkways and medians
since May, 1982, and has been responsive and performed the work satisfactorily. The
Contractor is requesting an extension of the Agreement for another year without an
increase in fees.
Recommendation: Extend the Agreement for another year and authorize the Mayor to
execute the Extension of Agreement.
CC-B APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS STAND LOCATION
All deposits have been received and certificates of insurance are on file. In the past, the
City has waived electrical permit fees.
Recommendation: Approve the list of stands and locations and waive electrical permit
fees.
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CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
EXECUTIVE FORUM, MONTEREY, JULY 28-31, 1999
Sessions will include such topics as e-commerce, economic development, and legislative
advocacy.
Recommendation: Authorize the attendance of any Councilmember, City Manager, and
staff designee.
1 / CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE 1999 ASIAN GANG
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INVESTIGATORS SEMINAR, ORANGE, SEPTEMBER 8-10, 1999
Authorization for the Rosemead Team to attend this conference. Tentative topics
include,Updates on Asian Pacific Gangs, Legal Updates, Alien Smuggling, and Asian
Crime,
Recommendation: Authorize the attendance of any Councilmember and two members of
the Rosemead Team.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
/ A. GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE SANTA MONICA
✓ MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY
Councilman Taylor requested that this item be placed on the agenda for discussion
purposes. The information provided to the City Council includes the mission statement,
past minutes, past agendas, agendas, a list of pending litigation and a copy of the sections
of the Public Resources Code establishing the nta • ., a ountams Co se ancy,
Recommendation: None —fes /, .
B. RECONSIDERATION OF AB 84 GRANLUND) - POLITICAL
COMMITTEES: PUBLIC ENTITIES
Councilmember Taylor requested that this item be placed on the agenda for discussion
purposes. The information provided to the Council includes a copy of AB 84 (Granlund)
and a packet from the League of California Cities explaining the scope and purpose of the
newly formed political action committee Action for Better Cities (ABC).
Recommendation: None
C. STATUS REPORT- PARKWAY TREES ON VALLEY BOULEVARD
5 O The contractor completing the work on the Valley Boulevard reconstruction project
reports that its subcontractor responsible for installing the parkway trees on Valley Boulevard is
not able to obtain the species of tree (Sweetshade) selected for the project in the quantity or size
specified in the bid documents. The contractor reports also that the trees will not be available
until October of this year. This status report is intended to apprisethe Council of e s uatio .
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VI. STATUS REPORTS
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
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VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
1X. ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 22, 1999, AT 8:00 P.M.
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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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