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CC - Agenda 10-11-05AL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL CI'T'Y HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 11, 2005, AT 8:00 P.M. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 8:00 P.M PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: MAYOR IMPERIAL INVOCATION: PASTO 91GUEL GUZMAN OF MISSI UNITED ME-MiOUIST C ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: COUNCILMEMBERS CLARK, NUNEZ, TRAN, MAYOR PRO TEM TAYLOR, MAYOR IMPERIAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 14, 2005 - REGULAR MEETING - J6 OF INTEREST TO CITIZENS WISHING TO PARTICIPATE 1) Those wishing to speak on any Agenda Item, including public hearing, should have their Speaker Request Form submitted to the City Clerk no later than the time immediately following Oral Conununications. 2) Immediately after approval of the minutes and again at the end of the meeting, there is a period of time set aside for those persons wishing to address the Council on matters not listed on the Agenda entitled: ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE (please complete the Speaker Request Form stating your preference to speak either at the beginning or at the end of the meeting). 3) Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City Clerk's office at 626/569-2171 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. PRESENTATIONS: PROCLAMATION TO SOROPTIMISTS - DECLARING THE MONTI-IS OF OCTOBER AS "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" AND NOVEMBER AS "I ND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MONTH" 1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE PUBLIC HEARING A. DESIGN REVIEW 03-110/ZONE VARIANCE 05-328; APPEAL - UNIVERSAL BANK - 8855 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD Eric H. Lee c/o D.C. Universal, LLC has submitted an application for a Design Review for exterior fa4ade renovation, including landscaping, located at 8855 E. Valle), Boulevard in the CBD-D; Central Business District with a Design Overlay zone. The applicant has also submitted a variance application for the conversion of existing office space into restaurant and coffee shop use. CCRWmw: I o- I I -o5 Page b I • i Mr. Bob Nguyen of Rosemead Square Shopping Center has filed an appeal of the above described entitlement cases. Mr. Nguyen is appealing the Planning Commission decision of August 15, 2005 based on the CEQA exemptions utilized and the parking requirements described within the Rosemead Municipal Code. Recommendation: Uphold the Planning Commission decision to approve the requested change in use. Ill. LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-32 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2005-32, for payment of City expenditures. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR - RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL CC-A RESOLUTION NO. 2005-33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI'T'Y OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2006, FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE QUESTION OF THE RECALL OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND THE ELECTION OF CANDIDATES TO FILL THE VACANCY OR VACANCIES IF THE RECALL PREVAILS This resolution calls for a Special Election to be held on February 7, 2006, and makes provisions for the conduct of the election in accordance with the California Elections Code. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2005-33. CC-B RESOLUTION NO. 2005-35 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2006 This resolution requests certain services provided by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk related to the conduct of the election, such as voter roster, precincting, absentee voter processing and signature verifications. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2005-35. CC-C RESOLUTION NO. 2005-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI'T'Y Of- ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING R13GULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE I IELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2006 This resolution adopts regulations pertaining to materials prepared by any candidate for a municipal election, including costs of the candidate's statement. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2005-36. CCREGMTG: 10- 11-05 Page a2 • • CC-D CALLING OF SPECIAL NILTNICIPAL ELECTION - FEBRUARY 7, 2006 At the City Council meeting of September 27, 2005, the City Council received and filed Notices of Sufficiency relating to the recall petitions submitted in the effort to recall Councilmembers Jay Imperial and Gar), Taylor. The governing body must set the date for a recall election within 88 to 125 days from the date the election is called. Given the fact that a new City Clerk will take office after my retirement later this month and that additional election procedures are necessitated by the Department of Justice consent decree, the City Clerk is recommending that the lection be held on Tuesday. February 7, 2006. Recommendation: Set the Special Election to be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 and to direct the City Clerk to prepare the necessary documents call for a Special Municipal Election to submit to the voters the questions of the recall of ouncilmember Jay Imperial and Councilmember Gary Taylor, and an election of t ` it successors should the recall be successful. VC7 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 1 TITS CITY OF ROSEMEAD MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION PAYMENT FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT DEL MAR/IIHIGHCLIFF STREET AND DEL MAR AVENUE/GRAVES AVENUE By adopting this resolution, the City Council finds that the Rosemead Community Development Commission payment for the project benefits Project Area No. 1, there are no other reasonable means of financing, and that the project will eliminate blighting conditions by providing traffic signal improvements that will provide improved vehicular access along roadways within and adjacent to Project Areas Nos. 1, thus enhancing the value of abutting properties. ( o Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2005-34. CC-F ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CURB HOUSE NUMBERING (FY 2005-06) On October 4, 2005, one bid was received for the subject project which provides for the painting of curb house numbering throughout the City. The City Council will consider award of the project to Traffic Operations, Inc. Recommendation: Accept the bid and award the project to Traffic Operations Inc., in the amount of $73,500, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract on behalf of the City: and appropriate additional funds necessary to complete the project unappropriated General Fund reserves. CC-G APPROVAL OF ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE AND DANCE LICENSE FOR LA RUMBA RESTAURANT AND NIGHT CLUB, 8800 GARVEY AVENUE An Administrative Hearing was held on October 4, 2005, regarding the approval of an Entertainment License and Dance License for the La Rumba Restaurant and Night Club (formerly known as Casa Latina). Staff is recommending approval of the Entertainment and Dance License contingent upon the Business Permit Conditions. Recommendation: Grant an Entertainment License and Dance License to La Rumba Restaurant & Night Club, 8800 Garvey Avenue. CCREG MTG:10-11-05 Page a3 0 0 CC-1-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR S.T.A.R. DEPUTIES TO ATTEND CALIFORNIA NARCOTICS OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION 41sT ANNUAL TRAINING INSTITUTE, RENO, NEVADA -NOVEMBER 12-15, 2005 Staff is recommending that approval be granted to send our two S.T.A.R. (Success Through Awareness and Resistance) Deputies Donohoo and Bryant. Recommendation: Authorize the attendance of S.T.A.R. Deputies Donohoo and Bryant. V. NI TTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION A. CONSIDERATION OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONSOLIDATED v DISPOSAL SERVICES (CDS) CONTRACT TO INCLUDE AUTOMATED RECYCLING YEAR ROUND BULKY ITEM PICKUP This item is available for any action the Council may want to take as a result of their discussion during the study session just adjourned. I. STATUS REPORTS VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS W ENFORCEMENT SERVICE AUGMENTATION REQUEST At the August 9t" meeting, Mayor Pro Tern Taylor requested that this item be placed on the agenda for discussion purposes. Recommendation: If it is the decision of the City Council to increase the level of law enforcement services, it would be appropriate to direct the City Manager to notify the Sheriffs Department and the Council to appropriate the necessary f,oids from unappropriated reserves. COUNCILMEMBL;R REQUEST TO RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT CEQA ATTORNEY TO REVIEW ROSEMEAD COMMERCIAL RETAIL CENTER EIR - REVISED ALTERNATIVE SITE ANALYSIS At the request of Councilman Tran, this item has been placed oil the City Council VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE IX. ADJOURNI<IENT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 25, 2005, AT 8:00 P.M. Posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting at the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead; the L.A. County Library, Rosemead Branch, 8800 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead; and other locations pursuant to RMC Sec. 1.08.020. CCREGMTG: 10- 11-05 Page a4 agenda.