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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
January 8, 2008
7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
8838 E ValVey Boulevard, Rosemead, Caldorrna 91770
John Tran, Mayor
John Nunez, Mayor Pro Tem
Margaret Clark, Councilmember
Polly Low, Councilmember
Gary Taylor, Councilmember
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
2008
• CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 PM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Tran
• INVOCATION - Councilmember Clark
• ROLL CALL - Councilmembers Clark, Low, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Nunez, Mayor Tran
1. CITY CLERK CONTRACT APPROVAL
At the December 18, 2007 City Council meeting, Gloria Molleda was appointed as the new
Rosemead City Clerk. After the selection was made, staff was directed to negotiate a contract with
Ms. Molleda within terms specified by the City Council. A contract has been prepared in
consultation with Ms. Molleda within those specified terms (Attachment A) and is being presented
tonight for City Council approval.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Clerk Employment Agreement.
ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW CITY CLERK, GLORIA MOLLEDA
2. PUBLIC HEARING
A. City of Rosemead Ordinance No. 863 - Adoption of the California Building
Standards Fire Code (Title 32 Los Angeles County Fire Code)
The new 2007 California Fire Code became effective statewide on January 1, 2008. The
City of Rosemead has traditionally adopted the Los Angeles County amendments to the
State Fire Code as its own amendments to the State Law. The Los Angeles County Board
of Supervisors adopted the new California Fire Code as amended by the Los Angeles
County Fire Department at its November 27, 2007 meeting.
The State Fire Code is based on the 2006 International Fire Code. The Building
Standards Commission has amended the model code to apply to specific California needs.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department further amends the code to account for the
unique requirements of the County of Los Angeles. The County amendments would also
apply to similar conditions in the City of Rosemead.
Recommendation: That the City Council INTRODUCE and ADOPT Ordinance No. 863 on
the first reading.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
November 20, 2007 - Special Meeting
December 11, 2007 - Regular Meeting
December 18, 2007 - Special Meeting
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B. Resolution No. 2007- 49 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007- 49, for payment of City expenditures in
the amount of $3,725,289.42 numbered 58878 through 58913 and 61180 through 61307.
C. Resolution No. 2008.4 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2008- 4, for payment of City expenditures in
the amount of $977,271.30 numbered 58914 through 58963 and 61308 through 61376.
D. Release of Letter of Credit - Tract Map 63143
4433 Walnut Grove Avenue
A Faithful Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Bond were required to guarantee
construction of curb and gutter, sidewalk, a new driveway, parkway drains, planting two
parkway trees, relocation of a storm drain catch basin, and installation of survey
monuments for Tract Map 63143. In lieu of bonds, a Letter of Credit was issued to the City
in the amount of $64,650.00.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the public improvements and release the
Letter of Credit
E. Approval of Parcel Map 65311 and Undertaking Agreement
3165 Rosemead Place
In accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Tentative Parcel Map No. 65311
approved by the Rosemead Planning Commission on February 5, 2007, the subdivider is
required to construct sewer laterals, curb and gutter, sidewalk, parkway drains and A.C.
pavement and to install survey monuments prior to recordation of the final map. The
Undertaking Agreement guarantees the completion of these public improvements. The
subdivider is also required to dedicate 4 feet along the property frontage for public street
purposes.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Parcel Map 65311 and the undertaking
agreement for the completion of public improvements and accept on behalf of the public
the dedication of streets as show on said Parcel Map.
Approval of Undertaking Agreement for Parcel Map 68743
3055 Sullivan Avenue
In accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Tentative Parcel Map No. 68743
approved by the Rosemead Planning Commission on April 2, 2007, the subdivider is
required to construct sewer laterals, driveways and sidewalk, plant a parkway tree and
install survey monuments prior to recordation of the final map. The undertaking agreement
guarantees completion of these public improvements.
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Recommendation: That the City Council approve the undertaking agreement for the
completion of public improvements,
G. ICMA Deferred Compensation Loan Program
The City currently contracts with ICMA to provide a 457 Deferred Compensation plan for
employees. An added 457 plan feature that ICMA offers is a loan program where plan
participants may take out loans against their own accounts. The program offers
competitive interest rates and extremely low administration and origination fees.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2008-02 amending the
ICMA 457 Retirement Plan to permit loans, and authorize the City Manager to execute the
Loan Guidelines Agreement
General Plan Amendment 07-02, Zone Change 07.225, Planned Development Review
07.01, Conditional Use Permit 07.1090 and Tentative Tract Map 070044 Located at
7419.7459 Garvey Avenue - Second Reading
On December 11, 2007, the City Council reviewed the proposed mixed use project at the
first required public hearing, which resulted in a motion for approval. The project is now
before the Council at the required second reading.
Recommendation: That the City Council ADOPT Ordinance No. 860, thereby
APPROVING General Plan Amendment 07-02, Zone Change 05-225, Planned
Development Review 07-01, Conditional Use Permit 07-1090, and Tentative Map 070044,
subject to the attached conditions.
General Plan Amendment 07-06, Zone Change 05.222, Planned Development Review
06.04, Conditional Use Permit 06.1064, and Tentative Tract Map 069079 for Property
located at 3862 Rosemead Boulevard and 9016 Guess Street- Second Reading
On December 11, 2007, the City Council reviewed the proposed mixed use project at the
first required public hearing, which resulted in a motion for approval. The project is now
before Council at the required second reading.
Recommendation: That the City Council ADOPT Ordinance No. 861, thereby
APPROVING General Plan Amendment 07-06, Zone Change 05-222, Planned
Development Review 06-04, Conditional Use Permit 06-1064, and Tentative Map 069079,
subject to the attached conditions.
J. Approval of License Agreement with the Rosemead Youth Association for the Use of
the Rosemead Park Snack Bar
For many years, the Rosemead Youth Association, a youth baseball organization, has
utilized the Snack Bar at Rosemead Park during their baseball season as a type of a
fundraiser and service to the Park patrons.
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They are requesting that they be allowed to operate it again from February 1, 2008 through
July 1, 2008.
Recommendation: That the City Council allow the Rosemead Youth Association to
operate the Snack Bar at Rosemead Park and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the
attached License Agreement
K. Appropriation of Funds for Contracted Project Management Services and for
Financial Assistance to the Rosemead Youth Association
At the December 11, 2007 City Council meeting the City Council approved a master
agreement and project/construction management services agreement with the Del Terra
Group. Included in the agenda item was an increase in appropriations notto exceed
$149,820.00. Also, at the same meeting, the Rosemead Youth Association (RYA)
requested financial aid to assist with payment of an IRS levy and daily operation costs.
Councilmember Taylor recommended contributing $15,000.00 to restore normal
operations and the City Council approved the contribution. Since neither of the above
items was included in the FY 2007-2008 budget an appropriation amendment is needed.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve an appropriation addition of
$149,820.00 in the General Fund, Capital Improvement account (4760-4905-P74601) for
contracted project management services and an increase of $15,000.00 in the Community
Promotions, Community Contributions account (4200-6320-Fund01) for assistance to the
Rosemead Youth Association.
L. Resolution Supporting COG Transportation Planning Grant Application for
Rosemead Boulevard
The City has actively participated in planning efforts with the Southern California
Association of Govemments (SCAG) and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
(SGVCOG) to address population growth and transportation issues in the region. In 2004,
SGVCOG member cities participated in the Summit of Growth, a planning effort to address
these issues over the next thirty years. These planning efforts have helped identify key
transportation corridors in need of a coordinated focus from local cities. The California
Department of Transportation (Cal Trans) offers planning grants to help cities and regional
planning agencies address these issues along important transportation corridors.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution 2008-05 supporting SGVCOG's grant application to Cal
Trans for transportation planning efforts along Rosemead Boulevard.
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the attached letter of support.
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M. Resolution Supporting COG Transportation Planning Grant Application for Valley
Boulevard
The City has actively participated in planning efforts with the Southern Calffornia
Association of Governments (SCAG) and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
(SGVCOG) to address population growth and transportation issues in the region. In 2004,
SGVCOG member cities participated in the Summit of Growth, a planning effort to address
these issues over the next thirty years. These planning efforts have helped identify key
transportation corridors in need of a coordinated focus from local cities. The California
Department of Transportation (Cal Trans) offers planning grants to help cities and regional
planning agencies address these issues along important transportation corridors.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution 2008-06 supporting SGVCOG's grant application to Cal
Trans for transportation planning efforts along Valley Boulevard.
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the attached letter of support.
N. Approval to Allow the Comite Civico Latino-Americano Use of Rosemead Park to
Host a 2008 Sport & Fitness Community Fair
The Comite Civico Latino-Americano hosts an Annual Festival del Deporte" (Sports &
Fitness Fair). This year they are requesting the use of Rosemead Park on Saturday,
January 26 and Sunday, January 27, from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. This activity consists of
30 exhibitor booths featuring Healthcare Services, Fitness Awareness, Sport Education,
Community Services, Immigration, Finances/Sales, Real Estate/Home Loans, Job
Opportunities and Food and Beverages. In addition there will also be sport clinics, a
health fair with free vaccinations and examinations, an emphasis on fitness will be offered,
as well as some hands-on sporting techniques.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize Comite Civico Latino-Americano the
use of Rosemead Park on January 26 and 27.
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Recommendation for Adopting Reserve Policies for Selected Funds
A mark of fiscal stability is a city's undesignated General Fund balance or an officially
designated General Fund reserve or one derived from General Fund revenues. In a
"Recommendation Practices" report, The Government Finance Officer's Organization
(GFOA) states that, "It is essential that govemments maintain adequate levels of fund
balance to mitigate current and future risks (e.g., revenue shortfalls and unanticipated
expenditures) Fund balance levels are a crucial consideration, too, in long-term
financial planning." The GFOA went on to recommend the governments establish a formal
policy on the level of unreserved fund balances, or reserved or designated fund balances
that should be maintained in the General Fund and other selected funds.
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This report recommends that City Council members adopt the accompanying policy
establishing reserve levels for the General Fund and also creating a Capital Projects fund
and an Equipment Replacement Fund, as well as the procedures for establishing,
maintaining and the use of reserves.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2008-01, "A Resolution of
the City of Rosemead Adopting a Fund Balance Reserve Policy.
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. 9654 Valley Boulevard - Vacant Gas Station
Councilmember Gary Taylor has requested that the property located at 9654 Valley
Boulevard (vacant gas station) be agendized for discussion. Attached to this staff report is
a copy of all information that the City has gathered about the property and provided to the
various property owners to date including a notice of violation and an authorization to allow
the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department to arrest for trespassing. Also attached are
pictures of the debris in an around the building for the City Council's review.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction with regard to future code
enforcement action for this property.
City of Rosemead Employee Handbook
Councilmember Taylor has requested that the City of Rosemead Employee Handbook be
agendized for discussion.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on January 22, 2008 at
7:00 pm.
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