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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
November 28, 2006
8:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, Califomia 91770
. Gary Taylor, Mayor
John Nunez, Mayor Pro Tem
Margaret Clark, Councilmember
Jay Imperial, Councilmember
John Tran, Councilmember
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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November 28, 2006
• CALL TO ORDER - 8:00 PM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Imperial
• INVOCATION - Mayor Taylor
• ROLL CALL - Councilmembers Clark, Imperial, Tran, Mayor Pro Tern Nunez, Mayor Taylor
1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
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2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Ordinance No. 846 Approving Zone Change 04.218 and Planned Development
Review 04-02 7621 - 7637 Garvalia Avenue
On November 6, 2006, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the
Zone Change and Planned Development Review for development of an 8-Lot, Single
Family Residential Subdivision, located at 7621 - 7637 Garvalia Avenue. A detailed
analysis of the project is provided in the staff report. After hearing all testimony, the
Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approval of Zone Change 04-218.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
Introduce Ordinance No. 846 approving Zone Change 04-218, amending the
Rosemead Zoning Designation from R-2 (Light Multiple Residential) to PD
(Planned Development) and the Development Concept Plan.
2. Adopt a Negative Declaration finding that this project will not have adverse effects
on the environment.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution No. 2006-38 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2006-38, for payment of City expenditures in
the amount of $1,326,623.46 demands 55285 through 55412.
Minutes
November 22, 2005 - Regular Meeting
September 12, 2006 - Regular Meeting
November 14, 2006 - Regular Meeting
C. Acceptance of Bids and Award of Contract for Garvey Avenue Bridge
On November 14, 2006, bids were received for the subject project, which provides for the
reconstruction of the Garvey Avenue Brdge over the Rio Hondo Channel. City Council will
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consider award of the contract to Reyes Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$10,869,568.20.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept all bids and award the project to Reyes
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $10,869,568.20; waive the irregularities in the bids by
Steve P. Rados, Inc. and Griffith Company; and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract on
behalf of the City.
D. Parking Restrictions on Walnut Grove Avenue at Grand Avenue
Upon receiving a complaint from the resident at 4911 Walnut Grove Avenue that existing
parking restrictions in the vicinity of her home were being ignored, staff reviewed the
situation and determined that additional parking restrictions are in order.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendation to install red curb on the north side of Walnut Grove Avenue north of
Grand Avenue.
E. Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Seek Bids for Virginia
Street Improvements
Plans and specifications have been prepared for the construction of the Virginia Street
Improvements. The project involves the reconstruction of Virginia Street from Denton
Avenue to the west end, and construction of a new segment of Strathmore Avenue from
Virginia Street to Garvey Avenue. City Council will consider the approval of the plans and
specifications and authorization to advertise for bids.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the plans and
specifications for the Virginia Street Improvements and authorize advertisement for bids by
the City Clerk.
Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Seek Bids for
Reconstruction of Various Alleys
Plans and specifications have been prepared for the reconstruction of three alleys: (1)
north of Valley Boulevard (Bartlett/East End), (2) north of Valley Boulevard (Rio
Hondo/East End), and (3) south of Valley Boulevard (Temple City/Strang). The alleys are
deteriorating and in need of reconstruction. City Council will consider the approval of the
plans and specifications and authorization to advertise for bids.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the plans and specifications for the
reconstruction of various alleys and authorize advertisement for bids by the City Clerk.
G. No Parking for Over 80 Inches Wide Sign on Mission Drive at Ivar Avenue
Staff received from the resident at 4403 Ivar Avenue requesting the installation of the "No
Parking Vehicles Over 80 Inches Wide Upon Any Street for Over 2 Hours Except Loading
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and Unloading" sign along Mission Drive adjacent to her home to discourage trucks parking
near her home, especially during the "overnight" hours.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendation to install a "No Parking Vehicles Over 80 Inches..." sign for westbound
Mission Drive just west of Ivar Avenue.
Loading Zone on Willard Avenue
D & M Bros. (@ 8501 Garvey Avenue) requested the installation of a loading zone on
Willard Avenue (adjacent to their property). The owners indicated that on-street parking
along Garvey Avenue and Willard Avenue is often occupied, causing trucks loading or
unloading at their business to park in the middle of Willard Avenue, blocking traffic flow.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the installation of 65 feet of green curb
on the east side of Willard Avenue from Garvey Avenue north to the Willard Avenue
driveway for 8501 Garvey Avenue (D & M Bros).
Lengthening of Left Turn Lanes for Northbound and Southbound Walnut Grove
Avenue at Hellman Avenue
The recent traffic signal modification at the intersection of Walnut Grove Avenue and
Hellman Avenue has caused a need for additional storage length for left turn traffic. This
need is in both the northbound and southbound directions. With the new traffic signal at
Hellman Avenue and the 1-10 Freeway ramps and the associated signal operation, this left
turn storage demand is not likely to diminish.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendation to:
1) Lengthen the southbound left turn lane to 120 feet;
2) Lengthen the northbound left turn lane to 200 feet;
3) Install 85 feet of "No Parking Any Time" on the west side of Walnut Grove Avenue; and
4) Install 185 feet of "No Parking Any Time" on the east side of Walnut Grove Avenue.
Authorization to Attend League of California Cities 2007 Mayors and Council
Members Academy Leadership Institute
The League of California Cities 2007 Mayors and Council Members Academy Leadership
Institute set to take place January 10-12, 2007, in Sacramento. Conference sessions will
include: Policy Role in Land Use Planning; Relationship between City Council and City
Manager; Practical Ethics and the Law; Introduction to Finance; and Dealing and
Succeeding with the Media.
K. AB 1234 Meeting Reports
AB 1234 requires that City Councilmembers and staff provide a brief report on meetings
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attended at City expense at the next regular City Council meeting. The City Clerk has
received a written report filed by Mayor Pro Tern Nunez, Councilmember Clark, City
Manager Lazzaretto, Assistant City Manager Wagner and staff.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file said reports.
L. Parking Violation Bail Increase
On November 14, 2006, staff was directed to bring back for City Council consideration a
new parking violation bail schedule which sets Rosemead's fine for Yard Parking and
Street Sweeping infractions at $25.00, and also adjusts all other parking violation bail
amounts to a level equal with that of Los Angeles County.
In total, the City has eighty-three (83) parking violations bail amounts that directly correlate
with ordinances enforced by Los Angeles County in neighboring unincorporated areas. Of
those eighty-three parking violations, only seven have a different bail amount, and four of
the seven have a difference of only $2.00. One of the seven has a bail amount that is
$10.00 more than Los Angeles County penalties, while the remaining two are the Yard
Parking and Street Sweeping penalties described above.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2006-37, which would
adjust the parking violation bail amount for Yard Parking and Street Sweeping infractions
to $25.00 and bring all other parking violation bail amounts into alignment with Los
Angeles County.
M. Professional Services Agreement: AB 939 Compliance Reporting and Diversion
Program Planning and Implementation Services for Fiscal Years 2006-07 through
2008-09
Agreement between the City and E. Tseng and Associates that will assist the City in
complying with the solid waste diversion requirements of AB 939. This will be a renewal of
an existing agreement that has been in effect since 2002. The consultant has worked for
the City since 2000.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the agreement with E. Tseng and
Associates for a period of three years.
N. Establishment of a Process for the Termination and Extension of Nonconforming
Uses
The City's zoning ordinance currently has provisions that allow for the City to amortize out
and terminate buildings and uses which do not conform with zoning code designations.
However, the City does not have a process to allow property owners or business owners
facing termination, and closure, or removal, to appeal the decision in conformance with
due process principles of law.
Recommendation: That the City Council waive further reading and introduce Ordinance
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No. 848, adding subsection L to section 17.12.060 of the City's municipal code relating to
the termination and extension of nonconforming uses.
4. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. Wal-Mart Garden Center Update
Mayor Taylor has requested a status update of the issuance of the final certificate of
occupancy for the Wal-Mart garden center structure.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the information.
B. Willdan Building & Safety Services Discussion
At the last City Council Meeting, the Council requested that this item be placed on the
Agenda for discussion purposes.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide staff with direction following the
discussion.
C. Property Maintenance Issues Concerning the Southwest Corner of Temple City
Boulevard and Valley Boulevard.
After the last City Council meeting the property owner was contacted regarding the
maintenance issues and staff will provide an update to the Council at their meeting.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the information.
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
6. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 19, 2006 at 8:00 pm.
(This is the only City Council meeting taking place during the month of December.)
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