City Council - Agenda 11-14-00AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 14, 2000, AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 8:00 P.M.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
INVOCATION: CHAPLAIN CHARLIE CORUM OF PACIFIC YOUTH
CORRECTIONAL MINISTRY
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: COUNCILMEMBERS BRUESCH, TAYLOR,
VASQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, AND
MAYOR CLARK
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NONE
OF INTEREST TO CITIZENS WISHING TO PARTICIPATE
1) Those wishing to speak on any Agenda Item, including public hearings, should have their
Speaker Request Form submitted no later than the time immediately following Oral
Communications.
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).
PRESENTATIONS:
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
it. PUBLIC HEARINGS - EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
PROCEDURES BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
A. A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 98-01 TO
AMEND THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE (SECTION 17.112.030)
REQUIRING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF MORTUARIES/FUNERAL HOMES IN THE M-1; LIGHT
MANUFACTURING ZONE
f / A.1. ORDINANCE NO. 815: APPROVING MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT
98-01 - INTRODUCE
Ordinance No. 815 is a staff-initiated amendment to require a conditional use permit for
the development of mortuaries/funeral homes in the M-1; Light Manufacturing Zoning
District. This ordinance derives from a moratorium in 1998 prohibiting the development
of mortuaries/funeral homes until a survey with local jurisdictions to determine the
requirements and standards for such a land use was completed.
Recommendation: Waive reading in full and introduce Ordinance No. 815 for MCA 98-
01.,
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B. A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 00-01 TO
AMEND SECTION 17.84.010 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE
SETTING THE DOLLAR VALUATION THRESHOLD FOR NEW
CONSTRUCTION OR REMODELING ACTIVITY REQUIRING THE
UPGRADE OF EXISTING PARKING SPACES TO THE CURRENT ZONING
STANDARDS
Bri ORDINANCE NO. 816: APPROVING MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT
00-01 - INTRODUCE
rdinance No. 816 has been drafted to increase the improvement valuation cost which
initiates the minimum parking requirements for commercial and industrial buildings. This
proposed amendment also allows, under certain criteria, small additions to older single-
family dwellings that do not meet the minimum enclosed parking space requirement.
Recommendation: Waive reading in full and introduce Ordinance No. 816 for MCA 00-
01.
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-58 -CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000-58, for payment of City expenditures.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-59 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL TO STATE OF
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR A GRANT TO FUND THE
REPLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS WITH ENERGY EFFICIENT LED
FIXTURES
By adopting this resolution, the Rosemead City Council approves an allocation of funds
and authorizes staff to submit a grant application for the reimbursement of a portion of
the cost to replace traffic signal incandescent light bulbs with energy efficient light
emitting diodes (LED)
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000-58.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR -RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
CC-A ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR CURB HOUSE NUMBERING (FY 1999-
2000)
Curb house numbers throughout the City have been repainted in conformance with the
approved plans and specifications
Recommendation: Accept the project, authorize recordation of the Notice of
Completion by the City Clerk, and authorize release of the retention payment 35 days
after the date of the Notice of Completion.
CC-B REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 9228 VALLEY BOULEVARD - GOLDEN
ROSE FLORIST
The owner of Golden Rose Florist is requesting the installation of red curb on the west
side of the driveway at 9228 Valley Boulevard. Based on a field inspection and a
reported accident history, staff recommended the installation of 20 feet of red curb on the
west side of the driveway and to extend 22 feet of red curb to existing red curb
immediately east of Hart Avenue. On November 2, 2000, the Traffic Commission voted
4-1-0 to approve this recommendation.
Recommendation: Approve red curbing.
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CC-C REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
GRAND AVENUE BETWEEN HALKETT AND BARTL'ETT AVENUE
Residents in the vicinity of Grand Avenue between Halkett Avenue and Bartlett Avenue
have made requests for additional parking restrictions due to a recent increase of parked
vehicles. Based on a field inspection and a reported accident history, staff recommended
the installation of red curb in front of the driveways of 8620 and 8636 Grand Avenue and
of signs indicating "2-Hour Parking 8 AM to 5 PM Monday - Friday" on the south side
of Grand Avenue between Halkett Avenue and Bartlett Avenue. On November 2, 2000,
the Traffic Commission voted 5-0 to approve this recommendation. .
Recommendation: Approve installation of red curb and signs.
CC-D REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTION ON THE EAST SIDE OF PINE
STREET BETWEEN NEWMARK AVENUE AND GARVEY AVENUE
Residents in the vicinity of Pine Street have made requests for additional parking
restrictions on the east side of Pine Street between Newmark Avenue and Garvey
Avenue. Based on a field inspection and a reported accident history, staff recommended
the installation of new signs indicating "No Parking Monday - Sunday 5:00 AM - 10:00
AM". On October 5, 2000, the Traffic Commission amended this recommendation to
exclude "Monday-Sunday". The Commission voted 4-0 to approve this amended
recommendation.
Recommendation: Approve the installation of new signs as amended.
CC-E APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH GARVEY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR
PROVISION OF CROSSING GUARD SERVICES AT RICE SCHOOL
The Garvey School District has requested crossing guard services at Rice School. The
District will fund 100% of the cost.
Recommendation: Approve the Agreement.
V. ATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
A. AUTHORIZATION TO FUND CAMBODIAN FAMILY SUPPORT AND
OUTREACH PROGRAM
O This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councilman Bruesch. The
program proposal outlines a budget of $5,000 for a bilingual Prevention Specialist who
VI. STATUS REPORTS
will be hired for 10 hours a week for 26 weeks. The position will provide parenting,
education, case management support and preventive counseling. The Asian Pacific
Family Center will prove program management and supervision. Should the Council
approve the Program, it is recommended that the City Council appropriate the $5,000
from appropriated reserves.
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
IX. ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 28, 2000, 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
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