CC - Agenda 05-11-99 AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
MAY 11, 1999, AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 8:00 P.M.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
INVOCATION: MAYOR VASQUEZ
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: COUNCILMEMBERS BRUESCH, IMPERIAL,
TAYLOR, MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK, AND MAYOR
VASQUEZ
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 23, 1999 - REGULAR MEETING
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:
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
1I. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
III. LEGISLATIVESL
�A! RESOLUTION NO. 99-17 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Recomm dation: Adopt Resolution No. 99-17, for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-18 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING THE 1998 AND 1999
SUPPLEMENTS TO THE 1997 EDITION OF THE STANDARD
SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION "GREENBOOK"
The "Green Book" provides standard contract provisions for the construction of public
works improvements. Annually, these provisions are updated and supplements are issued.
City Council must adopt the supplements in order that the contract provisions may be
enforced.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No 99-18.
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C. RESOLUTION NO. 99-1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING THE LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS
O ACCOMPLISH GROUNDWATER CLEAN-UP IN THE SAN GABRIEL
BASIN
D. RESOLUTION NO. 99-20- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN
DRINKING WATER INITIATIVE
The San Gabriel Valley Water Association and the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality
Authority have requested that the City support the San Gabriel Basin Drinking Water
Initiative by approving Resolutions No. 99-19 and 99-20. The purpose of the initiative is
to bring in outside funding to expedite the cleanup of the basin.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolutions No. 99-19 and 99-20.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 99-21- PAC BELL - A RESOLUTION OF HE CITY ( �
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD OPPOSING THE APPLICATION 7'��f
BY SBC/PAC BELL TO RAISE RATES FOR "411" CALLS
Resolution No. 99-21 opposes the request to the CPUC by SBC/Pac Bell for an increase
in rates for "411" information service.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99-21
RESOLUTION NO. 99-22 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING THE WEEK OF MAY 9-13 AS
"SHERIFFS APPRECIATION WEEK" IN ROSEMEAD
This Resolution will coincide with the National Peace Officers'Memorial Week.
Recommen tion: Adopt Resolution No. 99-22
RESOLUTION NO. 99-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT TO
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY A FRANCHISE TO USE OR
TO LAY AND USE PIPE, CONDUITS AND APPURTENANCES FOR
TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING WATER FOR ANY AND ALL
PURPOSES IN, ALONG, ACROSS, UPON AND UNDER THE PUBLIC
STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD
Southern California Water Company has applied for a renewal of their 25-year francihse
for water service in some parts of the City.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99-23 setting the public hearing on the
franchise renewal for June 8, 1999 and direct the City Clerk to publish Public Notice
thereof
ORDINANCE NO. 793 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 50022.2, THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 26 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING
CODE), THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27 LOS ANGELES
COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
(TITLE 28 LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING CODE), THE
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29 LOS ANGELES COUNTY
MECHANICAL CODE) AND ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENT THERETO
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Every three years the State of California Building Standards Commission adopts the
current edition of the uniform construction code. Local jurisdictions are required to adopt
and enforce these uniform codes within six months of state adoption.
Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 793 on first reading, and schedule the item
for a second reading and Public Hearing at the meeting of May 25, 1999.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR- RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
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C9iAUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM AGAINST CITY FROM FARMERS
INSURANCE COMPANY/TIE PING HUANG
A City vehicle operator was involved in a collision with another motorist.
Recommendation:omRejection of claim.
COPp.PPRO VAL OF TRACT MAP 52629 - 3414 ECKHART AVENUE;
(/ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DEED FOR DRAINAGE EASEMENT - 8119
HELLMAN AVENUE
The proposed development provides for the creation of six single family parcels on Danna
Court, the construction of the south half of Danna Court, and provisions for draining the
area via dedicated drainage easements.
Recommendation:
I. Approve Tract Map No. 52629
2. Approve Undertaking Agreement
3. Accept the Drainage Easement
4. Direct the City Clerk to arrange for recordation of Tract Map 52629 and
the Storm Drain Easement Deed together with the Certification of
Acceptance.
C aAUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS 67TH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA- JUNE 11-15, 1999
This conference includes such topics as Urban Economic Policy, Community Development
and Housing, Energy and Environment, and Criminal and Social Justice.
Recommendation: Approve attendance of any Councilmember, City Manager and staff
designee.
CC-D :B 84 (GRANLUND) - EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS ON
ORGANIZATIONS FORMING POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES -
OPPOSE
AB 84 (Granlund)would prohibit the use of public funds to pay membership dues to an
organization seeking to establish a Political Action Committee (PAC). The bill is a direct
response to the League of California Cities' efforts to establish a PAC to finance a ballot
initiative seeking to protect local government funds.
Recommendation: Oppose AB 84 (Granlund) and authorize the Mayor to send the
appropriate correspondence.
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CC-E UTHORIZATION TO AWARD BID FOR THE REPLACEMENT
_COMPUTER SYSTEM
This will replace the existing accounting system computer which was purchased in 1991.
Recommendation: Accept bids and award contract to Hewlett-Packard in the amount of
$23,270.94
CC-F, APPROVAL OF AGREMEENT WITH MCGLADREY&PULLEN FOR Y2K
^-) COMPLIANCE CONSULTING SERVICES
The retention of a consultant is requested to analyze current City facilities and equipment
and make recommendations for necessary modifications and changes due to the potential
impact of a system failure due to the Y2K phenomenom.
Recommendation: Approve the proposal and appropriate $38,750 from Appropriated
Reserves.
CC- PURCHASE OF CITY'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY BANNERS FOR VALLEY
BOULEVARD STREET LAMPS
In honor of the City's 40th Anniversary, staff is recommending that the City purchase 120
Anniversary Banners to be installed on Valley Boulevard. The City will sell the banners to
local businesses, print their business name on the bottom of the banner, and return the
banner to the business at the end of the year. (This item will be delivered to the Council
on Monday, May 10, 1999).
Recommendation: Authorize purchase of 120 Anniversary Banners.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
/y TEREA$P61NTMENT OF VICTOR RUIZ TO THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
REAPPOINTMENT OF MERCED "BILL" ORTIZ TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
VI. STATUS REPORTS
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
IX. ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 25, 1999, 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. 2801.
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