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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
April 10, 2007
8:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770
John Tran, Mayor
John Nunez, Mayor Pro Tem
Margaret Clark, Councilmember
Polly Low, Councilmember
Gary Taylor, Councilmember
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
1 10, 2007
• CALL TO ORDER - 8:00 PM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Low
• INVOCATION - Councilmember Clark
• ROLL CALL - Councilmembers Clark, Low, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Nunez, Mayor Tran
1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Single-Family Residential Design Guidelines
During the past several months, staff has been working with Bauer Planning and
Environmental Services (BPES), to draft new single-family home design guidelines. These
new regulations would alter our existing municipal code to address issues related to what is
commonly called "mansionization." Staff is now holding the required public hearings before
the City Council to adopt the proposed new "design guidelines" and municipal code text
amendments.
While working on this project, staff made a concerted effort to gather and solicit community
input as it is related to the proposed regulations. A number of workshops were conducted
and individuals from the design community, local developers, home owners, the Planning
Commission and even the City Council was invited with these community meetings.
Also, it is important to note that the Rosemead Planning Commission was unanimous in
recommending to the -City Council approval of the new single-family residential design
guidelines.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following action:
1) Adopt Ordinance 851 -Amending subsections 17.12, 17.16, 17.20, and 17.112 of the
Rosemead municipal code relating to single-family residential design standards.
2) Adopt the proposed Single-Family Residential Design Guidelines.
3) Adopt a negative declaration finding that the project will not have a significant adverse
effect on the environment.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution No. 2007-11 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-11, for payment of City expenditures in
the amount of $884,709.19 demands 56649 through 56832.
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B. Minutes
March 27, 2007 - Special Meeting
C. Acceptance of Work for Traffic Signal InstaIlation/Modifications, Traffic Signal
Controller Upgrades and Pedestrian Push Button Replacement
The referenced project has been constructed in conformance with the approved plans and
specifications.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the referenced project; authorize
recordation of the Notice of Completion by the City Clerk; and authorize release of the 10
percent retention payment 35 days after the recorded date of the Notice of Completion.
D. Approval of Undertaking Agreement for Parcel Map 60212
3213.3215 Burton Avenue
In accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Tentative Parcel Map No. 60212
approved by the Rosemead Planning Commission on November 1, 2004, and extended on
November 6, 2006, the subdivider is required to construct new driveways, sewer laterals,
and a parkway drain prior to recordation of the final map. The undertaking agreement
guarantees completion of the driveways, sewer laterals and parkway drain.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the undertaking agreement for the
completion of public improvements.
E. Approval of Undertaking Agreement for Parcel Map 65099
3220-3226 Delta Avenue
In accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Tentative Parcel Map No. 65099
approved by the Rosemead Planning Commission on September 18, 2006, the subdivider
is required to construct a new sewer lateral and install survey monuments prior to
recordation of the final map. The undertaking agreement guarantees completion of the
sewer lateral and survey monuments.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the undertaking agreement for the
completion of public improvements.
Approval of Undertaking Agreement for Parcel Map 64596
7519 Garvalia Avenue
In accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Tentative Parcel Map No. 64596
approved by the Rosemead Planning Commission on August 21, 2006, the subdivider is
required to construct new driveways and a sewer lateral, and install survey monuments
prior to recordation of the final map. The undertaking agreement guarantees completion of
the driveways, sewer lateral and survey monuments.
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Recommendation: That the City Council approve the undertaking agreement for the
completion of public improvements.
G. League of California Cities - 2007 Legislative Action Days
May 16-17, 2007, Sacramento
Conference sessions at the League of California Cities 2007 Legislative Action Days will
include: Updates and Action Steps on Infrastructure Bond Implementation, Current Budget
Issues and Strategies, Pending Legislation/Issues of Critical Importance and Keynote
Speakers from the Administration and Legislature.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance at City expense,
including, if any, expenses in excess of $2,500, of any Councilmember, City Attorney, City
Manager and staff designee.
H. California Contract Cities Association - 48th Annual Municipal Seminar
May 17-20, 2007, Indian Wells
The 48th Annual California Contract Cities Association Seminar will include sessions on:
Opportunities for Affordable Housing in Your Community, Public Works Liability,
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Your City, InfrastructurelTransportation Bond,
Telecommunications, Eminent Domain, Emerging Opportunities in Graffiti Abatement,
AB 1234 Compliance and a View from Sacramento
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance at City expense,
including, if any, expenses in excess of $2,500, of any Councilmember, City Attorney, City
Manager and staff designee.
AB 1234 Meeting Reports
The City Clerk has received a written report filed by Mayor Pro Tern Nunez,
Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Tran, Andrew Lazzaretto, Oliver Chi, Brian Saeki,
Eileen Cheng, Brad Johnson, and Kay Bhate.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file said report.
J. Amendment to SGVCOG Joint Powers Agreement
In January, the Board of Supervisors for the County of Los Angeles unanimously passed a
resolution to join the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (COG). Over the next
several months, County and COG staff have been working to revise the Joint Exercise
Powers Agreement and Bylaws in order to enable to County to officially become a member
of COG.
At the February 15th COG meeting, the Governing Board approved the Third Amended and
Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (Amendment) which would formally allow
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the County to become a member of the COG. In order for that Amendment to be adopted,
each COG member must first approve the updated agreement.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution 2007-12, adopting the Third
Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the COG.
K. City Legislative Platform & Correspondence Procedures
During the course of any given year, a number of important issues arise which may require
the City to quickly respond to proposed legislative action. In an effort to streamline the
process of determining whether to support or oppose particular measures, staff is
recommending that the City Council adopt an administrative policy outlining a broad
legislative platform which mirrors the policies and guiding principles of the League of
California Cities (League).. This policy would allow the City Manager or his designee to
take action on proposed legislation as.recommended by the League.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Administrative Policy 20-03 which would
establish a procedure for reviewing and responding to proposed legislative actions.
4. MATTERS FROM MAYOR &'CITY COUNCIL
A. . Mayor's Committee Appointments for 2007-2008
Councilmember Clark requested the following item be placed on the Agenda:
B. Request to be made to the California Department of Transportation/Los Angeles County
Public Works to review the Seismic issues regarding the Garvey Bridge.
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Closed Session: The City Council will recess to a Closed Session pursuant to:
1) Government Code 54956.9(c):
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
6. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for April 24, 2007 at 8:00 pm.
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