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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
September 11, 2007
7:00 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
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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11, 2007
• CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 PM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Low
• INVOCATION - Pastor Jonathan Wu, Evergreen Baptist Church
• ROLL CALL - Councilmembers Clark, Low, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Nunez, Mayor Tran
1. PRESENTATION
A. Presentation to Deputy Doug Jewett
Presentation to the Los Angeles County Fire Department in recognition of 9111
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Resolution No. 2007-34 - Certification of Compliance with the Los Angeles County
Congestion Management Plan
The Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program (CMP) requires each city to
annually adopt a resolution, following a public hearing, stating its compliance with the
CMP.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2007-34, finding the City
to be in conformance with the CMP and adopting the CMP Local Development Report.
B. Property Maintenance Ordinance
At the August 28, 2007 City Council meeting, the City Council was presented with a draft
property maintenance ordinance. Based upon the comments made by the City Council at
that meeting, staff has researched and revised the ordinance to address those issues.
Recommendation: That the City Council hold the noticed public hearing, receive public
comment, and introduce Ordinance No. 854.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution No. 2007.36 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-36, for payment of City expenditures in
the amount of $1,142,665.33 demands 58597 through 58642 and demands 60402 through
60476.
Minutes
July 17, 2007 - Special Meeting
August 14, 2007 - Special Meeting
August 28, 2007 - Regular Meeting
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C. Utilizing City Facility until Midnight
An applicant has requested the use of the Garvey Center for a private function until
midnight on September 29, 2007.
The rules and regulations for the facility usage indicates that all activities must cease by
11:00 p.m. and amplified music or sound that can be heard by the general public must
cease by 10:00 p.m.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the extended usage until midnight with
all music ceased by 11:00 p.m.
D. New Commercial Vehicle Purchase
The City Council approved $40,000 in the Fiscal Year 2007-08 budget for the purchase of
one (1) new commercial vehicle for the Public Safety Services Department. The vehicle
will be utilized by the Field Services Division to assist in graffiti abatement, sign
replacement, and other immediate City maintenance needs.
Recommendation: That the City Council award a contract to Scott GMC, El Monte Truck
Center in the amount of $36,700 for the purchase of one (1) Chevrolet Silverado truck.
E. CalPERS Contract Amendment Update
On June 12, 2007, the City Council voted to approve a modified benefits package for
employees. Based on direction given at that meeting, staff has been coordinating with
CalPERS to finalize the implementation of the 2.7% @ 55 pension formula with the one-
year final compensation calculation for miscellaneous employees.
On August 14, 2007, the City Council approved the Resolution of Intent to initiate this
change with CalPERS. Now, in order to finalize the process, the City Council must
approve an ordinance to formalize the City's intention of amending our contract.
Recommendation: That the City Council waive further reading and introduce Ordinance
No. 856, amending the City's contract with CaIPERS.
5. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. Release of Personnel Investigation Report - Requested by Councilmember Taylor
At the August 28, 2007 City Council meeting, Councilmember Gary Taylor requested that
an item be placed on a future agenda to vote on the distribution of a report prepared by an
outside investigative firm dealing with a pending personnel issue.
Councilmember Taylor has submitted this request in writing.
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Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction to the City Attorney and staff
with regard to releasing the information being requested by Councilmember Taylor to the
entire City Council.
Approval of City Manager Contract Agreement
On August 28, 2007, the Rosemead City Council voted to appoint Oliver Chi as City
Manager. In addition, the Council directed that the City Attorney and the Mayor negotiate
a contract agreement for City Council approval.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the employment agreement between
the City and Oliver C. Chi, authorizing his appointment as City Manager of the City of
Rosemead.
6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) Funds
In 1996, the California Legislature approved AB 3229 (Brulte) allocating $100 million for
local police services. In 2002, the program was renewed and extended under SB 823
(Poochigian). The City of Rosemead has participated in this program over the last several
years through the Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) which is similar to the Local
Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) administered by the Department of Justice. In
past years, the funds have been earmarked for various frontline police services. The city
received approximately $100,000.00 for fiscal year 2005-06 and fiscal year 2006-07 which
funded motorcycle traffic enforcement, a law enforcement technician, and special event
overtime. The administration of this grant requires that it be agendized and that the City
Council publicly discuss and approve the expenditure of these funds.
Therefore, for fiscal year 2005-06 and fiscal year 2006-07, these funds were once again
budgeted and expended to offset the costs for motorcycle traffic enforcement, a law
enforcement technician, and special event overtime. Captain Richard Shaw, Temple
Station Commander is aware of this expenditure and concurs with this use of the COPS
grant funds.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the appropriation of the COPS funds
for fiscal year 2005-06 and fiscal year 2006-07.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on September 25, 2007 at 7:00 pm.
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