CC - Item 4A - Minutes of August 13, 2013Minutes of the
City Council Meeting
August 13, 2013
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at 7:00 p.m. in the
Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Ly
INVOCATION: Mayor Low
PRESENT: Mayor Low, Mayor Pro Tern Alarcon, Council Members
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney
Director of Community Development Ramirez, Director
of Public Works Marcarello, and City Clerk Molleda
Ly
City Manager
1. CLOSED SESSION (Continuation from
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL C(
to Governme a Section 5'
City Attorney Rachel Ri • n stat Closed 5
Speicial Meeting and ation needed.
case
Director
to Litigation pursuant
discussed and concluded during the 5:00 pm.
2. PUBLIC
None
3. 4ON
A.
June ' = Regular Meeting
June 25, 3 — Regular Meeting
B. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2013 — 42
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2013 — 42 entitled:
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ITEM NO. y
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $408,180.04 NUMBERED 81905 THROUGH
81909 INCLUSIVELY
• Resolution No. 2013 — 43
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2013 — 43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIM
IN THE SUM OF $473,323.92 NUMBER
81931 INCLUSIVELY
C. National League of Cities Energy, Envir ent &
Meeting — September 19+" — 21s M
The City Council will consider authorizing the at
to the National League of Cl ' s — Energy, Envir
meeting in Miami, FL, on Se r 19th — 21
Recommendation: That the Ci o � rize the
Council Member Clark to the Natilo
Resources I Le
Resources C tLee meeting in
OF
of Council Member Margaret Clark
& Natural Resources Committee
;e, at City expense, of
Environmental & Natural
the Upd 2013 Congdon Management Program and 2013 Local
estio germs MP) is a state mandated program that helps
mpac an conges n in local communities. The CMP requires that cities
in Los A Coun Lo al Development Report (LDR) indicating the City's actions
taken to red ffic co on in the region. In order to meet its requirements, the City
must adopt a r tion ng the City of Rosemead in compliance with the CMP for Los
geles County d also submit a Local Development Report.
That the City Council:
Resolution No. 2013 -44, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE CITY TO BE IN
CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL
DEVELOPMENT REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089
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2. Adopt the 2013 Local Development Report and authorize staff to submit the CMP Local
Development Report to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority.
E. Annual Residential Resurfacing Project— Muscatel Avenue —Award of Contract
As a part of the City's Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Capital Improvement Program, the City Council
approved the "Annual Residential Resurfacing Project — Muscatel Avenue ". The project
consists of asphalt concrete overlay and reconstruction of road p vement, and repairs to
damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter along Muscatel Avenue fr hall Street to Grand
Avenue. This project is being funded through State Gas T mcee s.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for
Muscatel Avenue; and, A
Project —
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter in trac ' b,Gentry Brothers , c. in the
amount of $473,013.80. In addition, autho ounf of $70,952.0 (15 %) as a
contingency to cover the cost of unforeseen c ction expenses.
F. Installation of Red Curb at In ' of Earle Ave rand Avenue
The Traffic Commission recently r 'ewed d"business owner in the 5000
block of Earle a to install red r ' at the ction of Earle Avenue and Grand
Avenue. T owner indica that the lac of sight visibility in this area causes
safety ms whe ing from sou ound Earle Avenue on to Grand Avenue in either
direc n.. invests ed the site and mended to the Traffic Commission that
parking res s b along the rth side of Grand Avenue extending in both
s from ers Avenue. Based on this information the
on conc with these r Ms.
sty Council approve the Traffic Commission's
ize staff to install red curbing along the north side of Grand
to the west and 25 feet to the east of the intersection with Earle
G. RevieVOT01c Conditions at Walnut Grove Avenue and Marshall Street/First
The Traffic Commission recently reviewed a request to review traffic conditions adjacent to
the First Evangelical Church of San Gabriel Valley (Church) located at the intersection of
Walnut Grove Avenue and Marshall Street. Representatives from the Church expressed
concerns that traffic conditions (road characteristics, high traffic volumes on Walnut Grove
and Marshall, and existing lance configurations) provide for safety concerns in the area. A
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traffic study was conducted at the location, including traffic counts and a review of turning
movements during peak traffic times. After studying the location, it was determined that the
installation of traffic controls and makings would improve traffic safety in this area. Based on
this information and input from the public, the Commission concurred with these findings.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Install "Keep Clear" legends on Walnut Grove Avenue
200 feet south of Marshall Street; and
2. Install approximately 20 feet of restricted parking
Marshall Street, adjacent to the First Evangelicaj
feet east of the Walnut Grove Avenue Interswto
H. Request for 20 Minute Parking Zone —
The Traffic Commission recently reviewed e
added in front of Palm Cleaners at 8877 Missi .
expressed concerns regardi limited on- street p
business owner also indicate these parking s
parked for a long period of fim re of the
with most transactions not takin or w
that a "20 Minute Parking" zone b dded
the location, it etermined that e' allation
adequatE J ' Based on informati
Drive
lanes), approximately
on the south side of
gay, approximately 130
Minute Parkin one to be
iusiness owner at this location
ent to his business. The
frequently occupied by vehicles
halm Cleaners is in and out,
minutes. business owner requested
in f of his business. After visiting
ed duration parking would be
on a Commission concurred with these
F prove the Traffic Commission's
stall approximately 30 feet of "20 Minute Parking"
8877 Mission Drive.
Release of Depoff@Wrcel map 69105 (7617 Graves Avenue)
Yrhas r ce bond was required to guarantee construction of a sewer lateral,
a and curb drain and the planting of a parkway tree prior to the recordation
Of r Parcel Map No. 69105. In lieu of bonds, a cash deposit was issued to the
nt of $7,935.00. All improvements have been completed except for the
he parkway tree. In order to finalize the map and release deposited funds, the
agreed to make a street tree in -lieu payment of $600 towards tree planting in
the City. All remaining funds will be released.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the public improvements and refund the
cash deposit in the amount of $7,335.00.
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J.
K.
Keep Clear Markings — Hidden Pines Place & Valley Boulevard
The Traffic Commission recently reviewed traffic conditions and access at the intersection of
Hidden Pines Place and Valley Boulevard. Residents in this area are concerned that cars
back up on Valley Boulevard, delaying access to Valley Boulevard from Hidden Pines Place
and resulting in impacts to traffic flow and safety on Valley Boulevard. Staff investigated the
site and recommended to the Traffic Commission that "Keep Clear" pavement markings be
installed in the eastbound travel lanes at the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Hidden
Pines Place. The Traffic Commission concurred with the recqA iiation.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the ommission's
recommendation and authorize staff to install "Keep ar' p nt markings with limit
lines in the eastbound travel lanes at the interse ' n ,Hidden lace and Valley
Boulevard.
Amendment to the City Clerk
On July 23, 2013, the City Council
performance and provided a ratinc
established policies and prod
the same manner as all other
performance rating of Substanti
adjustment of 5% within the salary
and intent to a the City Clerl
and resao .e area of I
amend to the (
City d at of
;onducted NUnd- the City Clerk's job
of Substanctations. The City's
s for merit pply to the City Clerk in
loy's compensation system, a
s to a merit salary
ng e. uncil expressed its desire
the or ion by assigning additional duties
u , information nd communications. As a result, the
loy nt agreement modifies the title of the incumbent
;tor o ublic Information and Communications.
approve the Fifth Amendment to the City Clerk
June 11,
Mayor Pro T
the Consent
Sandra A state he did not attend the Council Meeting on
id asked hat Minu be pulled for a separate vote.
a motion, seconded by Council Member Steven Ly to approve
on of the June 11, 2013 Minutes. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alan, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: No e
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Council Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Margaret Clark to approve
the Minutes of June 11, 2013. Vote resulted in:
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Yes: Alarcon, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: Armenta
Absent: None
4. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Dissolution and Termination of the West San Gabriel Valley consortium Joint Exercise
of Powers Agreement
The City Council will consider adoption of a Res(
San Gabriel Valley Consortium Joint Exercise of
August 31, 2013. The Consortium is an indeper
local cities and school districts through a join
organization is to obtain funds from Los A es
employment programs in this sub -regio un
Consortium that effective on July 1, 2013 it
Consortium but would transition the financial
Based on this action by the ounty, the Consorti
on June 27, 2013, to initiate untarily wind-
termination of the Joint Powe Mt.
Recommendation: That the
and terminate the West
i t to be effective on
to
formed in 1976 by
ag-teement. Xnobg of the
County to operate and
of 213. the Cou
sub - region to another agency.
Board adopted a Resolution
(olution of the Consortium and
No. 2013 -36, entitled:
OF THE Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
.IFORNIA, WINDING AND TERMINATING
CISE OF PO AGREEMENT CREATING
MBRIEL VA CONSORTIUM
City
Cou ber Steven L
and adop lution No.
a mo econded by Council Member Sandra Armenta to approve
L Vot suited in:
Clark, Low, Ly
Absent:
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B. Continuation of Six -Month Review of Conditional Use Permit 11.14
8772 Valley Boulevard
On January 8, 2013, the City Council approved a new On -Sale Beer and Wine (Type 41)
ABC license at the Hunan Seafood Restaurant, located at 8772 Valley Boulevard. During
this meeting, the City Council requested a six -month review of the Conditional Use Permit.
On July 9, 2013, the City Council conducted a six -month review f Conditional Use Permit
11 -14. The purpose of this review was to provide the City Co ii th an update regarding
the applicant's compliance with the conditions of approval onditional Use Permit 11 14.
During the review, it was revealed that the applicant w tion of Condition of Approval
Numbers 1, 13,15,17, 26, 30, and 31. For that rea the uncil directed staff to
bring this item back in August to ensure that all cdi s of ap are in compliance.
Recommendation: That the City Councivide further direction on
Associate Planner Lily Trinh reviewed the Staff
Brian Lewin — stated he is glad that they are in compliance at thM ent but is skeptical about its
longevity. He explained that their history in re to gang activit , ng, and he would recommend
that Council have Code Enforcement keep a cl this bu.
Council Member Steven Ly — He commended st , for do ob ' egards to this business. He
agreed with Mr. Lewin, stating is pleased at ant b like it to be continuously
monitored. He recommend view in four the to see i "e good behavior will continue.
Council Member Sa enta — eed with Mr. Le ' d Council Member Ly. She explained that she
felt apprehensive about trus 1 o worried th , e is only complying at the moment because
Council was di k d with io tated she would like to make sure they stay
compliant t 'lity o involvemen r unlawful activity.
Cou bar Clark — st oncern eir cover up and recommended a three month review.
Council Me — explaine had suggested a four month review because it is more difficult to stay
compliant for a I - eriod of ti but he is accepting of a three month review as well.
Council Member Arm quired from staff if three months is enough time for them to remedy the
violations that have been ered thus far.
Director of Community Development Michelle Ramirez — stated staff would agree to a three month review;
however recommended that they monitor the business for the next year, and bring back the issue only if the
business is in violation of their CUP.
City Attorney Rachel Richman — explained that staff would always have the ability to bring back this issue at
any time; therefore, one year would be a good timeline.
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Council MemberArmenta — agreed with Director of Community Development Ramirez and City Attorney
Richman. She stated that if a set amount of time was given, they would go back to their old ways after the
time was up. She then explained that if code enforcement conducted unannounced inspections throughout
the year, it would keep them on their toes.
Council Member Clark— voiced her concern over their cover up, and read from the Public Safety report
which detailed DJ speakers being hidden under tablecloths and black garbage bags placed above them. She
stated that if the City gives them a year, it looks like they are being told that theyre doing fine.
Director of Community Development Ramirez — explained that insp
twelve months instead of three months, and they can be brought in
Mayor Pro Tom Bill Alarcon — stated that it logically makes
busy and inquired if they would be able to make continuous i
Director of Community Development Ramirez — stated tt make
enforcement and make sure that they do it.
Mayor Low— asked if everyone agreed that staff and code enforc
one year and immediately bring them in if the ny violations.
Director of Community Development Ramirez —
them back in and put them in the clear.
Mayor Low— stated that
and make sure that they 1
sure
City Attorney Richman —
come back with, QS, ,
report to' . r it then, or
to be conducted for
ons are found.
enforcement is very
they
would monitor the business for up to
all year, they will bring
knows that this is a high priority
is to letaff monitor the business closely for a year and
Nther�re mop ion, seconded by Council Member Steven Ly to direct
sr Hunan Seafood Restaurant for a year and bring back a
if ny violati ons to their CUP. Vote resulted in:
Clark, Low, Ly
Absent:
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C. Loan Agreement with Savannah Memorial Park (EI Monte Cemetery Association) for
Access Road Reconstruction
The City has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the El Monte Cemetery
Association for the provision of in -kind services at Savannah Memorial Park Cemetery
(Savannah) located at 9263 Valley Boulevard. Since Savannah is a California Historic
Landmark and located in a major commercial corridor in the City, it is beneficial to the City
that the facility is properly maintained and preserved. Through the MOU, the City has helped
Savannah address maintenance issues such as fence repair removal, tree
maintenance, and general handyman duties.
Recently, the City was approached by Savannah in rds ' . ccess road at the facility
The road is currently in a state of disrepair and it reconst Accessing a City
contract for road resurfacing on Muscatel Av a nah will b to realize a
significant cost savings in completing rep ' o the access road. Such avings include
low unit costs for materials and reduce ' ization s due to Savann 6e
proximity to the Muscatel Avenue project to
The parties were able to neg9tiate a price of $15, the rehabilitation of the access road
at Savannah. Representativ r Savannah are r ing that the City assist with
financing in order to fund this i : I. As propose nancing would be an
interest -free loan and include an fro t of $3,00 s. the Cemetery Association
followed by ten (10) annual paym s of $
Recomm t the City Co cil approve solution No. 2013 -47, entitled:
OLUT OF THE CI UNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RO ' FORNIA, , UTHORIZING THE CITY
MAN A A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH
ANN EMORIA ARK (EL MONTE CEMETERY
IATI TO PERMIT ACCESS ROAD
Director of P . orks Chris
Bob Bruesch — upi
walk with about thirty r
and monument. He stE
people with walkers or
reviewed the Staff Report.
gress that the Cemetery has been through lately, including an interpretive
ith information about those buried in the Cemetery, and plans for the plaque
in regards to the road, he is worried because a lot of their visitors are elderly
airs, and they cannot use the driveway since it is in such bad shape.
Council MemberArmenta — stated she agreed with the staff report and this is another opportunity to
beautify the City. She stated that helping with the road would help entice visitors to the City, and entice
schools to visit the Cemetery more often. She further added that any kind of partnership with the Cemetery
will be good for the City.
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Council Member Margaret Clark made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sandra Armenta to
approve Resolution No. 2013 -47. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
5. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
None
6. ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Ly — asked if the Meeting could be
good member of the community who recently lost his
The meeting adjourned in memory of Vincent Lou at 7:27 p.m.'
scheduled to take place on September 10, 2kl9 at 7:00 p.m. in
ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda
City
Polly L
Mayor
in the memory of
who was a
City Council" meeting is
City Hall Council Chamber.
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