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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
July 22, 2008
7:00 PM
Rosemead Community Recreation Center
3936 N. Muscatel Avenue, Rosemead, California 91770
John Tran, Mayor
John Nunez, Mayor Pro Tern
Margaret Clark, Councilmember
Polly Low, Councilmember
Gary Taylor, Councilmember
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA July 22, 2008
• CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 PM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Taylor
• INVOCATION - Council Member Tran
• ROLL CALL - Council Members Clark, Low, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Nunez, Mayor Tran
1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
2. PRESENTATION
National Night Out
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution No. 2008-52 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2008-52, for payment of City expenditures in
the amount of $554,366.29 numbered 59582 through 59613 and 62988 through 63093.
B. Resolution No. 2008.53 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2008-53, for payment of City expenditures in
the amount of $496,544.27 numbered 59597 through 596191 and 63094 through 63210.
C. Residential On-Street Disabled Persons Parking Program Policy
Over the past several months, the Traffic Commission has worked on developing a
residential on-street disabled person parking policy for the City. This policy, commonly
referred to in other communities as a "Blue Curb" policy, was brought before the
Commission in response to several resident inquiries. After reviewing sample policies from
other local communities and providing direction to staff, the Commission approved a draft
policy and directed to staff to forward it to the City Council for review and approval.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendation to approve the draft residential on-street disable persons parking
program policy.
Adoption of FY 2008-2009 City Investment Policy
Prudent fiscal management includes adopting a City Investment Policy that complies with
investment law contained in Section 53601 of the California Government Code, as well as,
internal polices and procedures that dictate best investment practices for the City of
Rosemead. To assure that the policy is consistent with current law it is advisable to review
and adopt the Investment Policy annually.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the adoption of FY 2008-2009 City
Investment Policy.
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E. Correction of the City of Rosemead's Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Appropriation Limit
Due to a typographical error, Resolution No. 2007-18, dated June 12, 2007, reported an
incorrect amount as an appropriation limit for the 2007-2008 fiscal year. Resolution No.
2007-18, reported $37,244,352.00 as the 2007-2008 appropriation limit and the correct
appropriations limit should have been $33,405,778.00.
The City of Rosemead's Appropriation Limit and Appropriation Subject to the Limit of both
calculated in accordance with guidelines issued by the League of California Cities.
Utilization of this approach facilitates the annual review requirement. The results of these
calculations are:
Appropriation Limit for FY 2008 $33,405,778.00
Appropriation Subject to the Limit 14,539,039.00
Amount under Limit $18,866,739.00
Recommendation: That the Rosemead City Council adopt Resolution No. 2008-50
approving the fiscal year 2007-2008 Appropriation Limit according to Article XI 1113 of the
Constitution of the State of California.
4. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Rosemead Park Trail Enhancement Project Design Options
At its July 8, 2008 meeting, the City Council discussed the proposed trail and recreational
enhancement project at Rosemead Park. At this meeting, the City Council decided to
reject bids received for the project and directed staff to bring back design options for the
trail portion of the enhancement project. Staff developed several altemative designs for
the City Council to review, and in addition, Mayor Pro-Tem Nunez requested that the City
Council consider a modified version of the initial design. The alternative designs include:
Option A - Takes the proposed trail further north in the park near the basketball courts.
Option B - Removes the trail from the south-east area of the park.
Option C - Requested by Mayor Pro Tern Nunez includes several slight modifications to
the original jogging trail design.
Recommendation: That the Rosemead City Council:
1. Review and select an alternative trail design;
2. Authorize staff to advertise this project and solicit bids to complete the
improvement project using the selected alternative design option.
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA July 22, 2008
5. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. Partnership Regarding Track at Rosemead High School
On July 8, 2008, the City Council received public comments regarding the eating a
partnership with the El Monte Joint Union High School District to build a new track at
Rosemead High School.
Based on the comments received, it appears that the El Monte Joint Union High School
District lacks all of the funds needed to retrofit the track at Rosemead High School. Prior
to the City engaging the school district in a conversation regarding such an initiative, staff
is recommending that the City Council formalize the City's intent to move forward with such
a project.
Recommendation: That the Rosemead City Council provide further direction regarding
this matter.
B. Creation of Ad Hoc Veterans Committee
At its Regular Meeting of April 8, 2008, the City Council directed staff to look into the
creation of Veterans Commission to address the needs and concerns of resident veterans.
Council specifically requested that team members research similar efforts in other
communities. A request for information related to Veterans Commissions/Committees
through "listserve", the statewide network offered through League of California Cities,
prompted only one affirmative response. However, a review of similar groups around the
country indicates that they focus on the following:
• Honor veterans for their military service and welcome them home from service
abroad;
• Provide guidance/assistance with events honoring veterans,
• Increase community awareness of local veterans and their needs, and
• Provide information to veterans and their families regarding available services.
Establishment of a City of Rosemead Ad Hoc Veterans Committee could achieve the
above objectives. The Committee, as outlined on Resolution No. 200843, would be
primarily responsible for:
• Advising City Council on matters pertaining to veterans,
• Promoting efforts that improve the welfare of Rosemead veterans,
• Educating the community on veteran's issues, and
• Educate veterans and their families about available services/resources.
To accomplish these, the five-member Committee would work directly with the Parks and
Recreation Department in the annual implementation of Memorial Day, 4th of July, and
Veteran's Day events to ensure that resident veterans are honored by the community.
Additionally, they would coordinate an annual presentation before City Council to honor
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and highlight the service of select veterans in the Community or those returning from
service abroad. Lastly, the Committee would assist Public Affairs with the development
and publication of a brochure and creation of a website link detailing services available to
veterans and their families. The Committee will meet only as needed to accomplish its
goals.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2008-43 establishing an
Ad Hoc Veterans Committee.
C. Endorse or Oppose Proposition 7 - The Solar and Clean Energy Act of 2008
On November 4, 2008, California voters will be asked to consider Proposition 7, the Solar
and Clean Energy Act. The League of California Cities is part of a broad coalition that
includes governments, renewable energy providers, environmentalists, business and labor
leaders that oppose this ballot measure.
Recommendation: That the Rosemead City Council take a position on whether to
endorse or oppose Proposition 7.
6. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will recess to a Closed Session pursuant to:
1) Government Code 54956.9(a):
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Name of Case: Flournoy v. City of Rosemead
7. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on August 12, 2008 at
7:00 p.m.
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