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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
CITY MALL COUNCIL CIIAMBERS
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 25, 2001, AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 8:00 P.M.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ
INVOCATION: REVEREND TONY RODRIGUEZ OF TITS
ROSEMEAD ] PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: COUNCILMEMBERS CLARK, TAYLOR,
VASQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, AN
MAYOR IMPERIAL _
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 24, 2001 — REGULAR MEETING I ��
OF INTEREST TO CITIZENS WISHING TO PARTICIPATE
I) Those wishing to speak on any Agenda ]tern, 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).
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PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation supporting the Los I An / es Alzheimer's Association 9 Annual
"Memory Walk" Benefit.
Proclamation honoring lifesaver Christopher Nonnent n
1. ORAL COMMUNI TION SRO TIIE AUDIENCE
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS - EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
PR CEDURES BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
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�A- ((JJ PUBLIC I-TEARING — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 01 -832;
APPEAL
A request has been submitted by Urban Development to appeal the
(I I Planning Commission decision of August 6, 2001, denying an application
for a Conditional Use Permit for the issuance of an Off -Sale Beer and
Wine (Type 20) ABC license in conjunction with a gasoline station
(Citgo) /convenience market (7- Eleven), to be located at 3366 San Gabriel
Boulevard. The applicant filed a letter of appeal to the City Council on
August 15, 2001.
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Recommendation: Deny the appeal to the Planning Commission
decision on August 6, 2001, denying Conditional Use Permit No. 01 -832
for the issuance of Off -Sale Beer and Wine ABC license in conjunction
with a gasoline (Citgo) /convenience market (7- Eleven).
However, should the City Council choose to Approve this appeal, staff
/ recommends that conditions be added to the list of conditions for this
<� project.
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9 l./ A.') RESOLUTION NO. 01 -27
PUBLIC HEARING— CONSIDERATION OF THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION PREPARED FOR THE OLNEY, RALPH, HART
STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The Council will consider approval of a Negative Declaration, prepared
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 21000 et.
Seq. of the Public Resources code) for the subject project. The finding of
the Negative Declaration is that the proposed project will not have a
significant impact on the environment.
Recommendation: Following the public hearing, adopt and approve the
Negative Declaration.
PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -30 — CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLIANCE WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CONGESTION
MANAGEMENTPROGRAM
The Congestion Management Program (CMP) requires the City to
annually attest to the facts that the City has met all requirements of the
CMP. This resolution accomplishes that task.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -30.
11 1. LEGISLATIVE C e — j�
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS (FY 2000 -01)
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 01 -27, for payment of City
1/ / expenditures.
B. 'I RESOLUTION NO. 01 -28 — CLAIMS AND DEMANDS (FY 2001 -02)
� �'Reconi nendation: Adopt Resolution No. 01 -28, for payment of City
expenditures.
�kl c. RESOLUTION NO. 01 -29 — CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 01 -29, for payment of City
/ expenditures.
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v�D. RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 002 -M TO ADMINISTERING
AGENCY -STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 07 -5358
The resolution provides for the City Council's approval of an agreement
between the City and State of California Department of Transportation to
allow for reimbursement of Federal funds available for the installation of a
traffic signal at Hellman/Jackson Avenues and school signage citywide.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2001 -31 and the
supplemental agreement, and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
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IV. CONSENT CALENDAR -RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
10 WCC-A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL CALIFORNIA
CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION
t CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 20 -22, SACRAMENTO
This year's program focuses on "Legislation and Planning ". Discussions
will focus on how Planners should work with Legislators in shaping the
future of cities.
Recommendation: Authorize the attendance of the Planning Director.
CC -B REQUEST TO EXTEND "NO PARKING" CURB AT 8657 GRAND
AVENUE — CALIFORNIA AMERICAN WATER COMPANY
Dave Stewart, of California- American Water Company, is requestu au.
extension of the existing red curb adjacent to their main driveway. M r.
Stewart indicates that there is poor visibility exiting the driveway because
of an increase in parking along the street. Based on a field review and a
reported accident history of Grand Avenue, staff recommended
installation of 1 I feet of red curb east of the driveway and 17 feet of red
curb west of the driveway. At the August 2, 2001, the Traffic
Commission approved the staff recommendation.
Recommendation: This item will be continued to the October 9, 2001
meeting.
/ C -C REQUEST TO WAIVE FEES FOR OCCUPANCY PERMIT — 9241
71 VALLEY BOULEVARD, #104
Thuong Le, of the Vietnamese American Seniors Association in the San
Gabriel Valley, is requesting to waive the required fees for the Occupancy
Permit to the organization's occupancy of 9241 Valley Boulevard, # 104.
Recommendation: Deny the Association's request.
CC -D APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SI-LERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
AUTHORIZING ALLOCATION OF CALIFORNIA LAW
ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT PROGRAM ( "CLEEP ") FUNDS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING CITY PORTION OF LOS ANGELES
REGIONAL CRIME INFORMATION SYSTEM ( "LARCIS ")
The Sheriffs Department is requesting approval of this MOU in order to
allocate Rosemead's FY 2000 CLEEP grant of $119,807 for funding City
portion of LARCIS.
Recommendation: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding and
appropriate $16,000 from appropriated reserves to Emergency Services,
and appropriate $46,400 from LLEBG unappropriated reserves to Law
Enforcement Services.
r ��� • CC -E SELECTION OF JOHN BAIRD FOR ART CONSERVATION
�( SERVICES, AND JOHN MORAN AUCTIONEERS FOR SALE OF
' ROSE PAINTING
Restoration of the Guy Rose "Pomegranates" painting will substantially
increase the painting's value prior to offering it for sale at auction for a
minimum bid of $35,000.
Recommendation: Authorize selection of art conservator and auctioneer
services as recommended in staff report.
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/"C -F REQUEST FROM CONSOLIDATED DISPOSAL SERVICES (CDS)
(" FOR ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL REFUSE RATES
CDS is requesting an increase in residential and commercial refuse rates
for 2000 and 2001 for a combined rate increase of 7.3% effective October
1, 2001.
Recommendation: Approve rate adjustment effective October 1, 2001.
r� /y CC -G RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT — STREET TREE MAINTENANCE
The contractor has indicated that he would like to continue as the City's
street tree contractor for next year without an increase in fees.
Recmnmendation: Approve the Extension of Agreement and authorize
its execution by the Mayor.
I � CC-H RELEASE OF BONDS — TRACT 52575; 3331 BURTON AVENUE
A Faithful Performance Bond, Labor Bond, and Material Bond was
required to guarantee construction of a publicly maintained sewer, sewer
laterals and right -of -way improvements. In lieu of bonds, an irrevocable
Letter of Credit was issued to the City in the amount of $118,500. The
improvements have been installed satisfactorily.
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Recommendation: That the City Council release the Letter of Credit and
accept the public sewer improvements.
ACCEPTANCE OF BID AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR
TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF
HELLMAN AND JACKSON AVENUES AND AT THE ENTRANCE
TO THE GARVEY COMMUNITY CENTER AND CITY -WIDE
SCHOOL SIGNAGE
On September 18, 2001, one bid was received for the subject property,
which provides for the construction and installation of traffic signals at
Hellman/Jackson Avenues and the entrance to the Garvey Community
Center, along with the required street improvements, and school signage.
Recommendation: Accept the bid and award the project to L.A. Signal,
and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract on behalf of the City.
APPROVAL OF SCANNING SERVICES
ViaTRON Systems will perform documentation preparation, scanning,
indexing, and pick -up and delivery of documents from City Hall for a fee
not to exceed $10,260.00. This will allow the City to have their critical
documents scanned for accessibility and archival purposes.
Recommendation: Approve the contract and appropriate the necessary
funds from appropriated reserves.
AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 17 T ' ANNUAL INFORMATION
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION USER CONFERENCE,
NOVEMBER 5 -7. 2001. SAN DIEGO
Some of the topics covered will be financial and management accounting,
accounts payable, payroll, and budget preparation functions.
Recommendation: Authorize the attendance of the Finance Director.
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CC -L AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES LABOR RELATIONS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL
TRAINING CONFERENCE, NOVEMBER 6 -9, 2001, MONTEREY
Sessions will include labor relations and recent legislation and court
decisions.
Recommendation: Authorize the attendance of the City Manager and the
City Attorney.
MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
A. SELECTION OF DATE FOR TRAFFIC COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
.lr�A vacancy has occurred on the Traffic Commission. Suggested interview
,�, dates are Tuesday, October 16, or Tuesday, October 30, at 5:00 p.m.
A B. REQUEST TO USE CITY FACILITIES FOR A FUNDRAISER
The Child Evangelism Fellowship Center of Arcadia is requesting
approval to use the Rosemead Community Center for a fundraiser, and
that the 60% fee of the gross proceeds that the City receives, be waived.
No Recommendation
VI. STATUS REPORTS
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER HOLLY KNAPP FOR
D REAPPOINTMENT TO THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
�J B / CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FROM MS. AMERICA, SUSAN
JESKE FOR A HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTATION ON STUDENTS
AGAINST VIOLENCE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION
Ms. Susan Jeske, the current Ms. America, is proposing to make a
presentation at our local High School on "Students Against Violence &
the Importance of Education". The fee for this service is $1,000 and is an
eligible expenditure of Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG)
funds.
Recommendation: If the Council is in favor of this program, it is
recommended that staff be directed to coordinate the event with Ms.
Jenske and the Rosemead High School and authorize the expenditure of
LLEBG funds in an amount not to exceed $1,000.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
IX. ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 9, 2001, 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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