CC – Agenda 07-27-99 AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
1999, AT 8:00 P.M.
JULY 27, 1999
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 8:00 P.M.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
INVOCATION: MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: COUNCILMEMBERS BRUESCH, IMPERIAL,
TAYLOR, MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK, AND MAYOR
VASQUEZ
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 13, 1999 -REGULAR MEETINI��1G;;-\air
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OF INTEREST TO CITIZENS WISHING TO PARTICIPATE V
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
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS -EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
PROCEDURES BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
A. A PUBLIC HEARING AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FROM P (PARKING)
TO R-2 (LIGHT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) - 3036 JACKSON
AVENUE. THE APPLICANT WOULD LIKE TO BUILD A NEW
RESIDENCE ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY THUS REQUIRING THE
ZONE CHANGE. THE POSSIBILITY OF SAID PROPERTY BEING
DEVELOPED FOR PARKING APPEARS TO BE EXTREMELY LIMITED.
A.I ORDINANCE NO. 796 - APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 99-208 FOR 3036
JACKSON AVENUE- INTRODUCE
Recommendation: Waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 796
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III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 99-31 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS 1998-99
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99-31, for payment of City expenditures.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 99-32 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS 1999-2000
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99-32, for payment of City expenditures.
IV. CONS T CALENDAR-RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 1999
ANNUAL CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 10-12, 1999, SAN JOSE
Conference sessions include: Unfunded Mandates, Public-Private Partnerships, Effective
Advocacy Techniques, and Working with State and Other Governmental Agencies.
ecommendation: Authorize the attendance of any Councilmember, City Attorney, City
manager and staff as designated by the City Manager.
CC-13REQUEST FROM CONSOLIDATED DISPOSAL SERVICES, INC. FOR
f ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REFUSE
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The City's franchise agreement with Consolidated Disposal Services for solid waste
collection allows the contractor to request an annual rate adjustment on the anniversary
date of the agreement. The request is based on the annual rate of change indicated by the
Consumer Price Index (CPI) report and disposal fee charges established by the Los
Angeles County Sanitation District. Based on the formula stated in the franchise
agreement, CDS is requesting a 1.9% increase for the next year.
Recommendation: Approve the request by Consolidated Disposal Services, Inc. for a
1.9% adjustment in residential, commercial and industrial refuse rates effective August 1,
1999.
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'tC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
Vi ASSOCIATION 1999 ANNUAL FALL SEMINAR, SEPTEMBER 17-19, 1999,
BUELLTON
This seminar provides member cities with the opportunity to discuss, review and evaluate
the progress of the California Contract Cities Association in meeting it's goals and
objectives for 1999.
Recom ndation: Authorize the attendance of any Councilmember, City Attorney, City
Manat-r and staff designee.
-D ;XTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH LAIDLAW TRANSIT SERVICES,
FOR DIAL-A-RIDE AND SHOPPER SHUTTLE SERVICES
The City's agreement with Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. for Dial-A-Ride and Shopper
Shuttle Services allows for a three year extension upon mutual consent of both parties.
Laidlaw has requested an extension and a rate adjustment reflecting the purchase of new
vehicles to be used in the Dial-A-Ride and Shopper Shuttle programs.
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Rec mmendation: Approve a three-year extension of the City's agreement with Laidlaw
Tr sit Services, Inc. for transit services.
C-E AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CONFERENCE, AUGUST 4-6, 1999, MONTEREY
Conference sessions will include: Creating Livable Communities, Building Community
Support for Economic Development, The Internet, and the Future of Sales Tax.
. Recommendation: Authorize the attendance of any Councilmember, the City Manager
and staff designee.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
A. FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRANSLATION COST INCREASE FOR
CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT- MARCH 2, 1999 GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION
Councilman Taylor has requested that this item be placed on the agenda. Attached for
Council's review is a letter from the Registrar-Recorder's Office explaining the criteria
used to meet the Voting Rights Act; Martin & Chapman's list of client cities, a list by city
of candidates names and foreign languages used in the 1999 elections; and, the City's
translation costs and the City's Candidate Statement Resolutions from the 1994, 1997 and
1999 elections. Paul Marshal, from Martin and Chapman will be present to answer any
questions.
VI. STATUS REPORTS
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
IX. ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 10, 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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