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Rosemead
City Council
MEETING AGENDA
September 24, 2013
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chamber
8838 E. Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
www.cityofrosemead.org
Polly Low, Mayor
William Alarcon, Mayor Pro Tem
Sandra Armenta, Council Member
Margaret Clark, Council Member
Steven Ly, Council Member
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
September 24, 2013
City Council
Meeting Agenda
CALL TO ORDER — 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
o City Council — Mayor Low, Mayor Pro Tern Alarcon, Council Members Armenta, Clark, Ly
1. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator — Government Code 54956.8;
Property Description: 9201 Lower Azusa Road
City Negotiator: Jeff Allred, City Manager
Negotiating party: Coldwell Banker Commercial CA Lic. No. 01237757 (Barbara Lyle)
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
B. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Government Code Section 54957; Council Appointed Officials (City Manager)
• MEETING RECONVENE —7:00 p.m.
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Alarcon
• INVOCATION — Council Member Armenta
• ROLL CALL:
• City Council — Mayor Low, Mayor Pro Tern Alarcon, Council Members Armenta, Clark, Ly
• Successor Agency— Chair Low, Vice -Chair Alarcon, Members Armenta, Clark, Ly
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
The City Council will receive public comments on matters not listed on the agenda.
3. PRESENTATIONS
• In recognition of the Ladyhawks placing 3rd in the USSSA Western World Series, 2nd in
the Las Cruces New Mexico, and Champions at the NSA Western World Series.
• National Preparedness Month
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
August 13, 2013 — Regular Meeting
B. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2013 — 53
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2013 — 53 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $609,106.44 NUMBERED 82408 THROUGH
82527 INCLUSIVELY
C. Modifications to Mission Statement for Rosemead Public Safety Connections
The City Council will consider a recommendation to expand the scope of the mission
statement for Rosemead Public Safety CONNECTIONS. In addition to its original purpose of
preventing crime by combating the impacts of alcohol and drug abuse, the CONNECTIONS
forum recommends expansion of the mission statement to include advocacy for emergency
preparedness, positive recreation and community opportunities, and coordination with
community organizations engaged in human and social services. The proposed restated the
mission statement is as follows.
The mission of Rosemead Public Safety CONNECTIONS is to:
• Serve as community "think tank" and "information clearinghouse" on ways to
prevent crime and to combat drugs and alcohol abuse;
• Develop and promote positive and wholesome recreational activities and
community service opportunities for young people and their families:
• Coordinate with organizations that address human and social services needs
to promote a healthy community; and
• Promote and encourage emergency preparedness by all community members.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the proposed revisions to City Council
Policy No. 50 -07 for the Rosemead Public Safety CONNECTIONS expanding the scope of
the mission statement.
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
September 24, 2013
D. Annual Cost Sharing Agreement with School Districts for Crossing Guard Services
The City Council will consider authorization of partnership agreements with the Rosemead
School District and the Garvey School District for crossing guard services for the current
fiscal year. Funds to cover the City's share of the annual costs, which total approximately
$55,000, are contained in the City's 2013 -14 Fiscal Year Budget.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
agreements with the Rosemead School District and the Garvey School District as equal
partners in funding the crossing guard services for the 2013 -14 Fiscal Year.
E. Rosemead Downtown Plaza Project —Award of Contract
As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Capital Improvement Program, the City Council
approved the "Rosemead Downtown Plaza Project". The project is designed to improve the
space between City Hall and the Library and create a plaza for public use in the downtown
area. The project will include new, decorative hardscape, improved landscape, and multiple
water features. The plaza will complement existing parking lot improvements that were
completed in spring 2012. It is hoped that once the plaza is completed, it will become a
valuable community resource with the addition of seating areas, interactive water features,
and space for public events. This project is funded through bond proceeds from the former
redevelopment agency and is listed on the City /Successor Agency recognized obligation
payment schedule.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Rosemead Downtown Plaza Project;
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with E.C. Construction in the
amount of $1,346,205.34 subject to the approval of a license agreement with the County
of Los Angeles for the construction and operation of the Downtown Plaza. In addition,
authorize an amount of $201,930.80 (15 %) as a contingency to cover the cost of
unforeseen construction expenses;
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Discussion Regarding Shopping Cart Containment Regulations and Abatement
Services
Under Rosemead Municipal Code Section 9.12.080, the abandonment of a commercial
shopping cart upon any public street, alley, sidewalk, public place or private property is
prohibited. Persons who violate provisions of the municipal code can be found guilty of a
misdemeanor or issued an administrative citation. However, the offenders of this code
provision are often among the most vulnerable citizens of the community, including senior
citizens. For this reason, the City has not pursued aggressive enforcement of these code
provisions but has instead opted for an abatement approach to managing abandoned
shopping carts.
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Recommendation: That the City Council review the options for enhancing shopping cart
containment and abatement and provide further direction.
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
7. COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
8. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on October 8, 2013 at 7:00
p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
Upcoming City - Sponsored Community Events
Fall Fiesta Saturday, October 5'
Rosemead Park Noon - 6:00 p.m.
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