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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
January 13, 2009
7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California 91770
www.cityofrosemead.org
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John Tran, Mayor
John Nunez, Mayor Pro Tem
Margaret Clark, Councilmember
Polly Low, Councilmember
Gary Taylor, Councilmember
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
13, 2009
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Council Member Taylor
INVOCATION - Mayor Tran
ROLL CALL -Mayor Tran, Mayor Pro Tern Nunez, Council Members Clark, Low, Taylor
1. PRESENTATIONS
Plaque of Recognition to Deputy Burton Brink for his 18 years of Law Enforcement
Service to the City of Rosemead.
Elizabeth Lyons - Certificate of Recognition for running in the USA Junior Olympic
Cross Country National Championships.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
September 9, 2008 - Regular Meeting
December 16, 2008-Adjourned Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2008-85 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2008-85, for payment of City expenditures in
the amount of $1,155,127.72 numbered 60077 through 60110 and 64692 through 64845.
C. Resolution No. 2009.01 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2009-01, for payment of City expenditures in
the amount of $207,314.40 numbered 64852 through 64857.
D. Resolution No. 2009-02 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2009-02, for payment of City expenditures in
the amount of $235,163.30 numbered 60111 through 630138 and 64858 through 64924.
E. Ordinance 868 - Second Reading: Municipal Code Amendment 08.01 Amending
Zoning Section 17.56.020(B)
On December 16, 2008, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 868 amending Section
17.56.020 (B), of the Rosemead Municipal Code to allow Live Poultry Slaughtering and
Processing with or without retail sales as permitted use. Per Government Code,
Ordinance No. 868 must be approved at a second meeting.
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
13, 2009
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 868, on second reading.
Ordinance 870 - Second Reading: Amending Section 2.24.020 of the Rosemead
Municipal Code to Update the Conflict of Interest Code
On December 16, 2008, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 870, amending Section
2.24.020 of the Rosemead Municipal Code to update the Conflict of Interest Code to revise
the designated positions for which statements of Economic Interest are required to be filed.
Per Government Code, Ordinance No. 870 must be approved at a second reading.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 870, on second reading.
G. Ramona Boulevard Beautification Project
As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Improvement Program, the City Council
approved a project to improve the Ramona Boulevard sound wall area from Walnut Grove
Avenue to Rosemead Boulevard. This project includes a complete landscape makeover
including a new irrigation system, ground cover, trees, shrubs, vines and minor concrete
work.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the above listed project.
2. Authorize staff to advertise this project and solicit bids to complete the
improvement project.
4. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. LA-RIGS Joint Powers Agreement
Over the past several years, a joint-task force comprising many different agencies within
Los Angeles County has been working on a project called the Los Angeles Regional
Interoperable Communication System (LA-RICS).
This initiative aims to achieve a reliable and seamless communications system among the
Los Angeles regions pubic safety agencies. The development of a region-wide
communication system would provide first-responders from 81 different agencies the ability
to communicate during normal operations and emergencies, as well as natural and
manmade disasters.
There is no cost to join as part of the JPA at this point in time. One of the initial workplan
items that newly formed JPA will undertake is developing a cost estimate for member
agencies in the future. Once those cost figures have been developed, each agency will
have the opportunity to either continue with the membership in the JPA or they can opt out.
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
13.2009
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable
Communications System Joint Powers Agreement.
B. Rosemead Boulevard Legislative Proposal
On September 9, 2008 the City Council approved Resolution No. 2008-63 authorizing City
staff to begin work with local representatives regarding legislation that proposes the
relinquishment of State Route 19 (Rosemead Boulevard) in Rosemead City limits. Since
that time, staff has worked with Assembly Member Eng's office to understand the
legislative process as it relates to the proposed relinquishment of Rosemead Boulevard.
Initiating the legislative process does not bind the City to completing the relinquishment of
Rosemead Blvd. However, it does allow the City to continue to keep its options open
related to this issue.
Furthermore, staff has been informed by Assembly Member Eng's office that all legislative
requests must be submitted by January 30, 2009 in order to be considered during the
upcoming legislative session.
Altogether, staff estimates that review of the relinquishment process will take at least
through the 2009 calendar year to complete. Aside from the legislative process, staff still
must work with Caltrans to determine an appropriate value for any needed rehabilitation
work for the roadway.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize staff to initiate with Assembly Member
Eng the legislative process for the relinquishment of the Rosemead Boulevard in
Rosemead City limits.
5. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. City Attorney Bills
Recently, it was requested by Council Member Taylor that an item related to City Attorney
bills be placed on the City Council agenda for discussion.
In addition, it was requested that staff also provide an analysis of all City Attorney bills paid
to date. That data, which had previously been provided to the City Council, has since
been updated to reflect all bills paid to date and has been included.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide staff with additional direction.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on January 27, 2009 at
7:00 p.m.
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