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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
June 12, 2007
7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
8636 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, Califomia 91770
John Tran, Mayor
John Nunez, Mayor Pro Tem
Margaret Clark, Councilmember
Polly Low, Councilmember
Gary Taylor, Councilmember
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AGERDA June 12, 2007
• CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 PM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Taylor
• INVOCATION - Mayor Tran
• ROLL CALL - Councilmembers Clark, Low, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Nunez, Mayor Tran
1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
2. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Consideration of the Imposition of Rubbish Liens
Pursuant to the contract between the City of Rosemead and Consolidated Disposal
Services, a Public Hearing has been scheduled to consider protests regarding the
imposition of liens on real property from those customers who are delinquent in paying
their trash collection bill. Based on City Council direction at the conclusion of the Public
Hearing, a listing of all delinquent accounts that have not paid by 6:00 pm on June 28,
2007, will be submitted to the Los Angeles County Tax Collector in order for a lien to be
placed against those properties on the 2007-2008 tax roll.
Recommendation: That the City Council direct staff to place liens on those properties
whose owners have not paid their trash collection bill in full by 6:00 pm on June 28, 2007.
3. CLOSED SESSION
A. Closed Session: The City Council will recess to a Closed Session pursuant to:
1) Government Code Section 54957:
Public Employee Discipline / Dismissal / Release
2) Government Code Section: 54957:
Public Employee Appointment
Title: Interim City Manager
3) Government Code 54956.9(a):
Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation
Name of Case: Flournoy v. City of Rosemead - (Alleged Brown Act Violation)
4) Government Code 54956.9(a):
Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation
Name of Case: Flournoy v. City of Rosemead - (Seismic Activity)
5) Government Code 54956.9(a):
Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation
Name of Case: City of Rosemead v. City of Baldwin Park
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA June 12, 2007
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution No. 2007.19 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-19, for payment of City expenditures in
the amount of $2,146,599.47 demands 57375 through 57564.
Minutes
April 10, 2007 - Regular Meeting
C. Ordinance No. 851- Second Reading
On May 29, 2007, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 851 on first reading, which will
modify the development standards of the zoning ordinance as they relate to single-family
home design in the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Ordinance No. 851 on second reading
amending subsections 17.12, 17.16, 17.20, and 17.112 of the Rosemead municipal code
relating to single-family residential design standards.
D. Adoption of the City of Rosemead's Fiscal Year 2007.08 Appropriation Limit and
Annual Budget
Article XIIIB of the Constitution of the State of California was enacted by a vote of the
people as Proposition 4 (the Gann Initiative) in November 1979. This law limits the level of
most appropriations from tax sources that the state and most local government entities are
permitted to make in any given year. It also requires that each governmental unit annually
calculate its Appropriations Limit and adopt it by resolution prior to the beginning of the
fiscal year under consideration. In addition Government Code Section 7910 requires that
15 days prior to this meeting, documentation used in determination of the Appropriations
Limit shall be made available to the public and this information was made available in this
manner.
The City of Rosemead's Appropriations Limit and Appropriations Subject to the Limit were
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:
Appropriations Limit for FY2008 $33,405,778
Appropriations Subject to the Limit 14,539,039
Amount under Limit $18,866,739
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2007-18 approving fiscal
year 2007-08 Appropriation Limit according to Article XIII-B (Gann Initiative) of the
Constitution of the State of California and approving the fiscal year 2007-08 Annual Budget
and making the appropriation for amounts budgeted.
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
June 12, 2007
Agreement with Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc.
Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. provides the City's Dial-A-Ride and fixed-route (Shopper
Shuttle) transit services. Since 2002, this contract has been extended annually along with
a cost-of-living adjustment. This contract expires on June 30, 2007. It is proposed that the
seventh amendment to the original agreement be executed thereby extending the contract
through June 30, 2008, and granting a 3.83% cost-of-living adjustment.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Seventh Amendment to the
Agreement between Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. and the City, authorizing a one-year
contract extension and a 3.83% cost-of-living adjustment, effective July 1, 2007, and
authorize the City Manager or his designee to sign the contract on behalf of the City.
Independent Cities Association 47th Annual Seminar - San Diego: July 12-15, 2007
Conference sessions will include: Gang Crime and Injunctions; Proposition 69 Update,
Controlling Graffiti Using a Comprehensive Approach, Eminent Domain Update and
Alternative Fuel Vehicles.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize any Council Member, the City
Attorney, the City Manager, or staff designee to attend the event at City expense.
G. League of California Cities 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Sacramento: September 5 - 8, 2007
Conference sessions will include: Gaining and Maintaining a Great Park Program; Legal
and Risk Management Aspects of Skate Parks; Alternative Energy; Establishing and
Managing Impact Fee Programs; GASB 45; Innovative Ideas to End and Prevent
Homelessness; Motel Conversion; Prop 1C; Hillside Development and Open Space;
Legislative Update on Redevelopment Related Issues; Preventing Workplace Violence at
City Hall and Infrastructure Bond Implementation.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize any Council Member, the City
Attorney, the City Manager, or staff designee to attend the event at City expense.
California JPIA Risk Management Conference Santa Barbara: October 24-26, 2007
Conference sessions will include: Working Effectively with Worker's Compensation Third
Party Administrator; Navigating through Local Ordinance and Zoning Exposures;
Strengthening Relationships throughout the Liability Claims Process; Getting Community
and Senior Centers in Order; Preventing Child Abuse in Public Agency Programs;
Interpreting ADA Standards for Local Government; and Learning and Applying Successful
Employment Practices.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize any Council Member, the City
Attorney, the City Manager, or a staff designee to attend the event at City expense.
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International Council of Shopping Centers Deal Making Conference
San Diego: September 18-20, 2007
The program will feature a roundtable format to discuss key issues in the shopping center
industry in which over 100 leaders will provide handouts on topics that focus on
architecture, development, leasing, marketing operations, retail trends, site selection,
investment sales and capital market strategies.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize any Council Member, the City
Attorney, the City Manager, or staff designee to attend the event at City expense.
Approval of Fireworks Stand Locations
Fourteen applicants have requested a permit to sell fireworks. All deposits
have been received and certificates of insurance are on file. In the past, the City Council
has waived electrical permit fees. In 2006, the City Council approved 14 locations.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached list of applicants and their
stand locations and waive any electrical fees.
K. Approval of Undertaking Agreement for Parcel Map 64175
2321 Pine Street
In accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Tentative Parcel Map No. 64175
approved by the Rosemead Planning Commission on April 3, 2006, the subdivider is
required to construct new sewer laterals, driveway, parkway drains, and survey
monuments prior to recordation of the final map. The undertaking agreement guarantees
completion of these public improvements.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the undertaking agreement for the
completion of public improvements.
L. Red Curb at 8657 Grand Avenue
A request was received from California American Water Company located at 8657 Grand
Avenue, requesting installation of an additional 20 feet of red curb west of their driveway in
order to improve visibility and maneuverability of their vehicles exiting the facility.
Currently, 10 feet of red curb exists immediately west of driveway.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendation to install 20 feet of red curb on the west side of the driveway of 8657
Grand Avenue from the existing red curb westerly.
M. Acceptance of Bids and Award of Contract for Street Resurfacing on Various Streets
FY 2007-2008
On May 31, 2007, bids were received for the resurfacing of various City streets. The City
Council will consider award of the contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of
$404,000.
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June 12, 2007
Recommendation: That the City Council accept all bids and award the project to Hardy &
Harper, Inc. in the amount of $404,000 and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract on
behalf of the City.
N. Assignment of Rosemead General Plan Update Contract from P & D Consultants to
Hogle-Ireland, Inc.
The City of Rosemead is currently under contract with P & D Consultants to compete a
comprehensive update of the City's General Plan. Staff recently learned that P & D
Consultants senior staff who have been working on the City's General Plan Update in the
capacity of project managers are scheduled to leave the company on May 24, 2007 for full
time employment with another planning firm known as Hogle-Ireland.
Staff has determined that it would be beneficial to the City to move the existing contract to
Hogle-Ireland since these individuals have extensive knowledge and are familiar with the
City's General Plan process. Particularly these two employees were initially involved in the
General Plan Update exercise since its kick off. Transfer of the contract will ensure that
the remaining General Plan tasks are completed in a timely manner and a new project
manager does not need to be assigned. There will be no financial impact to the City for
the contract transfer or revision of the contract. Hogle-Ireland is a well established and
highly respect planning consulting firm in Southern California and staff anticipates a
seamless transition.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the General Plan Update contract
assignment from P & D Consultants to Hogle-Ireland, Inc.
5. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. 4th of July Parade
In order to obtain a permit to stop traffic temporarily and cross Rosemead Boulevard
during the 41h of July Parade, the County of Los Angeles is requiring that the City of
Rosemead adopt a resolution approving the 4th of July Parade in the City of Rosemead.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2007-20 approving a
4th of July Parade in the City of Rosemead to be held on July 4, 2007.
Perimeter Fence at Rosemead Park during the 4th of July Carnival
Consideration to remove the perimeter fence at Rosemead Park during the 2007 4th of
July carnival.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction to staff regarding the perimeter
fence at Rosemead Park during the 4th of July Carnival.
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6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
7. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting is scheduled to take place on June 26, 2007 at 7:00 pm.
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