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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
March 10, 2009
7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California 91770
www.cityofrosemead.org
John Tran, Mayor
John Nunez, Mayor Pro Tem
Margaret Clark, Councilmember
Polly Low, Councilmember
Gary Taylor, Councilmember
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
March 10, 2009
• CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 PM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tem Nunez
• INVOCATION - Mayor Tran
• ROLL CALL - Mayor Tran, Mayor Pro Tern Nunez, Council Members Clark, Low, Taylor
1. PRESENTATION
• Safe Communities Month Proclamation
• Jorge Lopez, Wal-Mart, Recognition
• Deputy Jason Van Genderen
• PSA Graduates
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
December 16, 2008 - Adjourned Meeting
January 13, 2009 - Regular Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2009.12 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2009-12, for payment of
City expenditures in the amount of $1,073,156.69 numbered 100069 through 100107 and
65202 through 65322.
C. Resolution No. 2009-14 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2009-14, for payment of
City expenditures in the amount of $10,990.00 numbered 65323 through 65398.
D. Resolution No. 2009-17 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2009-17, for payment of
City expenditures in the amount of $825,903.96 numbered 100088 through 100165 and
65399 through 65523,
E. Approval of Agreement wit J.A. Blash Shows, Inc. for Amusement Rides and Game
Booths for 4th of July Celebration 2009
For several years the City has used J.A. Blash Shows to provide amusement rides and
game booths in conjunction with the City's 4th of July Celebration.
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
March 10, 2009
Once again, Blash Shows has indicated that they would like to take part in this years's
celebration, which will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2009, at Rosemead Park from noon
until 10:00 p.m.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement
with J. A. Blash Shows, Inc. to provide amusement rides and game booths on Saturday,
July 4, 2009.
F. Approval of License Agreement with the Rosemead Youth Association for the Use of
the Rosemead Park Snack Bar
For many years, the Rosemead Youth Association, a youth baseball organization, has
utilized the Snack Bar at Rosemead Park during their baseball season as a type of a
fundraiser and service to the Park patrons. They are requesting that they be allowed to
operate it again from March 1, 2009 - July 1, 2009.
Recommendation: That the City Council allow the Rosemead Youth Association to
operate the Snack Bar at Rosemead Park and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the
License agreement.
G. Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Contract with CaIPERS to Exclude
Administrative Interns from CalPERS Membership
On February 10, 2009 the City Council approved the Resolution of Intention to amend the
City's contract with CaIPERS. The next step in the process of amending the contract is the
adoption of an ordinance requesting a contract amendment.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordinance 872 authorize the amendment
of the Contract with CaIPERS.
H. Traff ic Signal Synchronization Program - Cooperative Agreement with the County of
Los Angeles
Since 1988, the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works has administered
Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (TSSP) projects, which have provided a means to
coordinate synchronization between arterial roadways of regional significance. TSSP
projects improve traffic signal operation by upgrading each traffic signal to Federal and
State standards.
The intent of the cooperative agreement is to document the roles and responsibilities of the
City and County DPW when entering into TSSP projects and to confirm the associated
liabilities of each agency. Nothing in the agreement will alter the current roles and
responsibilities of the City and the County in operating and maintaining traffic signals and
signal systems within its own jurisdiction.
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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Recommendation: That the City Council approve the cooperative agreement with the
County of Los Angeles regarding the implementation of the County's Traffic Signal
Synchronization Program and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on
behalf of the City.
Project Area No.1 and 2 Merger- Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance
Approving and adopting the Merger Amendment to the Redevelopment Plans for the
Rosemead Redevelopment Project Area No.1 and the Rosemead Redevelopment
Project Area No. 2
At its February 10, 2009 meeting, the City Council introduced an ordinance that approves
and adopts the merger of Project Area No.1 and 2. The benefit of merging project areas
is the ability to spend tax increment funds generated in one area in another. In the City of
Rosemead, this would allow tax exempt bond proceeds as well as tax increment generated
in Project Area No. 1 to be spent in Project Area No. 2 for various capital improvement
projects like street rehabilitation, public facilities renovations, ect.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt No. 871, on second reading, approving
the Merger Amendment to the Redevelopment Plans for the Rosemead Redevelopment
Project Area No.1 and the Rosemead Redevelopment Project Area No. 2.
J. Resolution No. 2009-11- Conditional Use Permit 08-08 Appeal
On December 15, 2008, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 08-
08, to allow the co-location of an unmanned wireless telecommunications facility on an
existing T-Mobile monopine at 2244 Walnut Grove Avenue, in the C-3 (Medium
Commercial) zone.
On January 5, 2009, Verizon Wireless filed an appeal to the City Clerk's office, requesting
to modify conditional of approval number five (5) of Conditional Use Permit 08-08.
On February 10, 2009, the City Council held a duly noticed and advertised public hearing
to receive oral and written testimony relative to Conditional Use Permit 08-08. At this
meeting, the City Council upheld the language in condition of approval number five (5), as
approved and adopted by the Planning Commission on December 15, 2008.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2009-11.
K. Release of Cash Deposit - Parcel Map 60212 (3213.15 Burton Avenue)
A Faithful Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Bond were required to guarantee
construction of sewer laterals, driveways, and a parkway drain for Parcel Map 60212. In
lieu of bonds, a Cash Deposit was issued to the City in the amount of $11,250.
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Recommendation: That the City Council accept the public improvements and survey
monuments and refund the Cash Deposit including interest.
L. Approval of New undertaking Agreement for Parcel Map 68743 and Release of
Existing Cash Deposit (3055 Sullivan Avenue)
Mr. Tony S. L. Chen DBA Dragon Builders took over the development of Parcel Map
68743 from Mr. Andy D. Huynh and Nicole Wang, the original subdividers. A new
undertaking agreement is required to guarantee completion of new sewer laterals,
driveways, sidewalk, a parkway tree, and the installation of survey monuments.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the new undertaking agreement with Mr. Tony S. L. Chen DBA Dragon
Builders for the completion of public improvements;
2. Nullify the undertaking agreement with Mr. Andy Huynh and Nicole Wang and release
their existing Cash Deposit.
M. Annual 2008-09 Curb Ramps Construction Project - Contract Award
As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2008-09 Capital Improvement Program, the City Council
approved a program entitled, "Targeted Public Works Projects," which consists of public
improvements to the City's local streets and public right-of-way areas. This project will
improve American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance by retrofitting and adding eighty
(80) curb ramps in accordance with ADA guidelines. Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds are restricted to certain project types and must be completed in
CDBG Target Areas. This proposed project meets CDBG requirements.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City with CJ
Construction, Inc. for the Annual 2008-09 Curb Ramps Construction Project in the
amount of $149,825.00.
2. Establish an amount of 15% of the contract amount ($22,473.75), as a contingency, to
cover the cost of unforeseen construction expenses.
4. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Quarterly Interim Financial Update for the Quarter Ended 12/3112008
The City of Rosemead Quarterly Financial Update for the Quarterly Ended December 31,
2008, for City Council's review.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the City of Rosemead Quarterly
Financial Update.
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B. Exchange Agreement - Conversion of Federal Surface Transportation Local (STP-L)
Funds to Flexible Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Funds
The Federal Surface Transportation Program Local (STP-L) program provides a funding
source for a variety of transportation and local infrastructure projects. In order to obligate
the use of these funds, local agencies must go through a lengthy and administrative in-
depth process due to federal grant regulations. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority (Metro) offers local agencies an exchange program where STP-L
funds may be exchanged for more flexible Metro funds allowing for easier access to
transportation funds.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the exchange agreement with the Los
Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Program for the City's Federal Surf ace
Transportation Program Local (STP-L) funds and authorize the City Manager to execute
the agreement on behalf of the City.
5. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. Verbatim Minutes Fees
Council Member Low recently requested that staff calculate the time it takes to transcribe
verbatim minutes.
The City Clerk's office has calculated that it takes approximately 15 minutes to transcribe
verbatim every 5 minutes of actual City Council meeting activities.
That means that it costs around $17.90 to transcribe every 5 minutes worth of City Council
meeting activities into verbatim minutes.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file this report.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on March 24, 2009 at
7:00 p.m.
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