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Minutes of the Special Meeting
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
November 20, 2007
The special meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Tran at
7:05 pm in the Council Chambers of City Hall, at 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead,
California.
The pledge to the flag was led by Councilmember Polly Low and the invocation was
delivered by Councilmember Gary Taylor.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Low, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Nunez and
Mayor Tran
Absent: None
1. PRESENTATIONS
A. Savannah Cemetery/Halloween Oktoberfest Presentation
Randy Wiggins, president of Savannah Cemetery, accepted checks presented to
him by the City Council and the Moose Lodge. Mr. Wiggins spoke on the history of
Savannah Cemetery and its legacy. Mr. Wiggins thanked the Council for their
support.
B. Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs' (ALADS) Presentation to City
Council
ALADS presented City Council with a plaque and appreciation for the City's on going
support for providing quality public safety services.
C. Proclamation to Soroptomists
Proclamation was presented to the Soroptomists club for their work on breast cancer
awareness. Lisa Yen, President of Soroptomists International of Rosemead and
Monterey Park, expressed her gratitude towards the residents, city staff and City
Council for their efforts to raise breast cancer awareness.
Councilmember Clark expressed her appreciation of the Soroptomist club and all their
efforts.
D. Presentation: Team Member George De La Torre Returns From Iraq
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John Scott, Park Superintendent, celebrated George De La Torre's homecoming from
Iraq. John expressed his admiration for George's bravery, consideration, quick
disposition and strong ethics.
George De La Torre spoke in regards to the soldiers still in Iraq, thanked Council for
welcoming him back home and at work.
All Council members presented a Certificate and a gift basket of appreciation from Jean
Scott to George De La Torre. Each Councilmember thanked and welcomed back
George for his hard work and dedication to our city and Country.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Property Maintenance Ordinance No. 854 - First Reading
On August 28, 2007, the City Council was presented with a draft property
maintenance ordinance. Based upon the comments made by the City
Council at that meeting, staff researched and revised the ordinance to
address the issues that were raised.
The revised ordinance was presented to the City Council at the
September 11, 2007 City Council meeting. During the meeting, there were
several additional issues raised by the City Council including providing a
comparative analysis of the City's existing procedures and regulations with
the proposed procedures and ordinance. Ultimately, the City Council
requested that a study session be held to discuss the proposed ordinance
and existing method of code compliance.
On September 25, 2007, the City Council held a study session to discuss
the proposed property maintenance ordinance in comparison to existing
City regulations and procedures. Based upon input from the City Council
during that study session, staff has revised the proposed property
maintenance ordinance to address the Council's concerns. The ordinance
as well as Chapter 99 of the Building Code is included with the staff report
for the City Council's reference.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Ordinance No. 854 on
first reading.
Mayor Tran opened public hearing at 7:32 p.m., there being no speakers, the public
hearing for item 1A closed at 7:33 p.m.
Councilmember Clark and Councilmember Taylor thanked staff for correcting and
updating the Property Maintenance Ordinance that was requested in the previous
meeting.
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Mayor Pro Tern Nunez made a motion, second by Councilmember Low to approve
Ordinance No. 854 on first reading. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
B. General Plan Amendment 07-04, Zone Change 07-227, Design Review
l 07-146 and Conditional Use Permit 07-1101 Located at 9800-9804
Valley Boulevard
Mr. Leo Wu has submitted applications for a General Plan Amendment,
Zone Change, Conditional Use Permit and Design Review for approval of
a 6,226 square-foot retail/office building on three adjoining parcels. Two of
the three parcels fronting Valley Blvd. are currently zoned C-31D Medium
Commercial with a Design Overlay) and designated "Commercial" by the
City's General Plan. The third parcel lies on the south of the subject
property, currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential zone) and is
designated "Low Density Residential" by the General Plan.
Recommendation: That the City Council ADOPT Ordinance No. 857,
thereby APPROVING General Plan Amendment 07-04, Zone Change 07-
227, Conditional Use Permit 07-1101, and Design Review 07-146, subject
to the attached conditions.
Mayor Tran opened public hearing at 7:37 p.m.
Jim Flournoy, residing at 8655 Landis View, expressed his concerned with two ongoing
projects within the City. Mr. Flournoy felt that two specific ongoing projects had some
CEQA problems and asked that staff look into it. (Showed graph to staff)
Leo Wu, from Leo Wu & Associates Architects, asked Council to support this project.
Mr. Wu stated he would be accessible for any questions they might have in the future or
concerns regarding this particular project.
There being no other speakers, public hearing for item 1 B closed at 7:44 p.m.
Councilmember Taylor made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tern Nunez to approve
Ordinance No. 857 on first reading. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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C. General Plan Amendment 05-01, Zone Change 05-221, Conditional
Use Permit 05-960, Zone Variance 04-325, Planned Development
Review 05-02, and Tentative Tract Map 061336 Located at 3212-3232
Del Mar Avenue
Mr. Patrick Yang has submitted applications to develop a new four-story
mixed use development consisting of 36 residential condominium units
above 11,505 square feet of commercial/retail/restaurant space on four
.vacant parcels totaling 1.28 acres. The subject site is located on the east
side of Del Mar Avenue between Dorothy Street and Emerson Place. The
General Plan designation is Mixed Use Commercial/Residential. Three of
the four parcels are zoned C-3D (Medium Commercial with a Design
Overlay), while the most southerly parcel is zoned C-3 (Medium
Commercial).
Recommendation: That the City Council ADOPT Ordinance No. 858,
thereby APPROVING General Plan Amendment 05-01, Zone Change 05-
221, Conditional Use Permit 05-960, Zone Variance 04-325, Planned
Development Review 05-02, and Tentative Tract Map 061336, subject to
the attached conditions.
Mayor Tran opened public hearing at 7:45 p.m.
Jim Flournoy turned in graphs to Council regarding fault locations to some city project
occurring at the moment. Mr. Flournoy reiterated that any project near any earthquake
faults must have specific building permits.
There being no other speakers, public hearing for item 1 C closed at 7:48 p.m.
Councilmember Clark asked staff how this project would affect parking for residents and
how would it be structured.
Michael Sun, Architect for the project explained that the parking for residents would be
an underground parking lot.
Councilmember Clark had concerns with the over building of the project and the parking
structure. Mrs. Clark expressed that two spaces per condominium, is asking for trouble,
such as traffic problems. Problems will occur if the General Plan Amendment is allowed.
However, the roof garden is a good idea yet, the open space that would be used for
children to play in, is not practical.
Councilmember Taylor reiterated what Councilmember Clark had stated about the
parking structure. Reading parts of the staff report, he stated a zoning variance has
been requested to allow deviation from the height requirement into the PD zone when
adjacent to existing residentially zoned property and when buildings encroach into the
twenty degree plane restriction. The City has development requirements where
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multistory high walls cannot be built next to homes without complying to the 20% plane
rule. Government code section 65915 mandates that a city must grant up to 35%
density bonus and up to three incentives in order to minimize stringent development
requirements. Mr. Taylor explained this project would allow the reduction of parking
space from 10 feet by 20 feet to 9 feet by 20 feet. He also stated when you have these
high developments, you take away the very intent that we are trying to keep lower traffic
congestion, and congestion of the properties with high density housing. A general plan
amendment is required to allow for an increase in property density greater than 14 units
per acre. The general plan update will allow up to 30 units per acre. There are now four
or five more (projects) on the drawing boards right now coming in for the permit
process. Mr. Taylor stated he cannot support the project.
Mayor Tran inquired how they could not support this General Plan Amendment, when
there was no problem supporting the Wal-Mart project and the traffic that came along
with it. Mr. Tran feels there is a lot of inconsistency, and this project is an improvement
to the community. Rather than having am empty lot, this project would generate
revenue.
Councilmember Clark pointed out that Wal-Mart was on a vacant lot.
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez explained that by approving the General Plan Amendment some
inconsistencies can be improved.
Councilmember Clark made a motion to deny the staff recommendation and make
changes to the General Plan Amendment regarding the sale of condominiums to
families of moderate income and changing it to families of low income.
Councilmember Taylor second Councilmember Clark's motion to deny the
recommendation. Also, Mr. Taylor asked Assistant City Manager Brian Saeki how wide
the parking lot was behind Comfort Suites.
Assistant City Manager Saeki responded that he guessed at about 70 feet.
Councilmember Taylor asked that staff verify the distance to determine if the building
does encroaches into 20 degree plane from the property line.
City Planner Matt Everling, demonstrated pictures where council viewed the proposed
height of the building. The building would be in compliance to what the General Plan is
asking for. The Zone change is currently a C-3, commercial zone, but the code records
a change of zone to P-D to allow for the Mixed Use.
Mayor Tran made a substitute motion, second by Councilmember Low to approve the
recommendation as stated. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Low, Nunez, Tran
No: Clark, Taylor
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Abstain: None
Absent: None
3. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
Joanne Russell, residing at 2434 N. Charlotte Ave, spoke on behalf of Barbara Murphy,
a Rosemead resident, who hopes Council will approve the city wide rummage sale.
Jim Flournoy, spoke about mitigation procedures and mentioned that he had submitted
a previous CPRA. Mr. Flournoy submitted a past CPRA list to Council for review only.
Councilmember Clark asked that staff please clarify on Mr. Flournoy's comments.
City Planner Mr. Everling explained he has spoken with City Attorney George Yin and
Willdan as to where the Seismic reports are. Mr. Everling also mentioned how they have
been working with Mr. Flournoy in revising the environmental check list.
Assistant City Manager Mr. Saeki also added that while meeting with Mr. Flournoy and
Ken Wilson, a certified geologist, a layer of review has been added. The reports are
certified by a registered civil engineer, and now an additional review by a geologist
takes place.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
B. Resolution No. 2007- 45 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-45, for payment of City
expenditures in the amount of $1,716,844.98 numbered 58744 through
58792 and 60858 through 60994.
C. Award Copy/Scan/Fax Machine Contract
The City last acquired new copy machines approximately seven years
ago. Under typical use and maintenance, copy machines have a service
life of five years. As a result, Ricoh Americas Corporation, the
manufacturer of our machines, is no longer manufacturing parts or toner.
We were recently informed,
significant hardware failure,
Based upon this information
equipment.
that in the event one of our machines has
parts will likely not be available for repair.
, staff solicited written bids for new copy
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Recommendation: That the City Council award the contract for Copy
Machine Services to Ricoh Americas Corporation and authorize the City
Manager to sign any necessary documentation.
D. Support Letter for Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Grant
Application - Sierra Club Angeles Chapter
The Sierra Club Angeles Chapter has undertaken efforts to purchase the
Montebello Hills and preserve the area as protected open space. If
successful, this effort would help preserve the watershed area between
the Rio Hondo Channel and Los Angeles River and provide a natural
corridor for native habitat. Members of the local Sierra Club chapter have
asked that the City of Rosemead draft a letter to show support for a grant
application to the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and
Mountains Conservancy (RMC).
Recommendation: That the City Council support efforts for the purchase
of the Montebello Hills and authorize the Mayor to sign the attached letter
on behalf of the City Council.
E. Appropriation of Funds for Football Helmet Replacement for the
Rosemead Rebels Youth Football Association
The Rosemead Rebels Youth Football Association ("The Rebels")
submitted a request to the City Council for $20,000 in financial assistance.
At the July 17, 2007 Council Meeting the City Council approved financial
assistance in the amount of $8,356 in FY 2007-08 to be used for football
helmet replacement and $8,800 for football helmet replacement in
FY2008-09, the request is not budgeted in either year. This report asks
City Council to appropriate $8,356 from the unreserved, undesignated
General Fund's fund balance and to direct staff to include $8,800 in the
FY2008-09 preliminary budget for football helmet replacement.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve an appropriation
addition of $8,356 in the Community Promotions, Community
Contributions account (4200-6320-Fund01) for football helmet
replacement for The Rebels using unreserved, undesignated General
Fund's fund balance and direct staff to include another $8,800 in the
FY2008-09 preliminary budget for football helmet replacement for The
Rebels.
F. Maintenance Truck Purchase
Recently, Unit #9 in the Rosemead Parks and Recreation maintenance
motor fleet has become inoperable. This vehicle has been in service for
over nineteen (19) years and is used as part of the City's maintenance
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and mowing functions. Purchasing a comparable replacement vehicle is
the most viable option at this point, as the cost to repair Unit #9 exceeds
the total value of the truck.
The City Council recently approved the purchase of a similar vehicle for
the Field Services Division. As part of that purchase, staff sent requests
for proposals to twelve GMC/Chevrolet Dealerships and received three
bids from the following:
Scott GMC, El Monte Truck Center, El Monte $36,700
Rio Rancho GMC, Pomona $38,500
Selman Chevrolet, Orange $41,400
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the purchase of a
second identical maintenance vehicle from Scott GMC to replace Unit #9
based upon the result of the bids received for the vehicle purchase for the
Field Services Division. Funds were budgeted for FY 2007-08 to purchase
the vehicle.
G. Release of Bond - Parcel Map 65099
3220-3226 Delta Avenue
A Faithful Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Bond were
required to guarantee construction of a sewer lateral and installation of
survey monuments for Parcel Map 65099. In lieu of bonds, a Cash
Deposit was submitted to the City in the amount of $9,300
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the sewer lateral and
survey monuments and refund the Cash Deposit including interest.
H. Release of Bond - Parcel Map 27139
9306 Guess Street
A Faithful Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Bond were
required to guarantee construction of a sewer lateral, driveway and
parkway drain, and planting of a parkway tree for Parcel Map 27139. In
lieu of bonds, a Certificate of Deposit was submitted to the City in the
amount of $6,000.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the public improvements
and release the Certificate of Deposit.
1. Request for Traffic Improvements on Walnut Grove Avenue at
Dorothy Street
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At the October 4, 2007 Traffic Commission meeting, the Commission
discussed and recommended the installation of pavement markings,
related signage and red curb on Walnut Grove Avenue at Dorothy Street
to address left-turn movement concerns.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the plan to install
"Keep Clear" pavement markings, limit lines, advanced intersection
warning sign, and "Do Not Block" intersection signs for northbound Walnut
Grove Avenue at Dorothy Street; add an advanced intersection warning
sign and extend/add red curb on the west side of Walnut Grove Avenue
north and south of Dorothy Street; and direct staff to order the work
J. Development Plan and Schedule for Sewer System Management Plan
In accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Order No.
2006-0003-DWQ, the City is required to develop and implement a Sewer
System Management Plan (SSMP) to properly manage, operate, and
maintain all parts of the sanitary sewer system, and mitigate any sewer
overflows that may occur.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Development Plan
and Schedule for completing all the required elements of the Sewer
System Management Plan.
M. Approval of Specifications and Authorization to Solicit Bids for City
Transit Services
The City of Rosemead offers residents a public transportation program
that includes curb- to-curb and fixed route shuttle services. In analyzing
the City's transportation program, staff found that these services had not
gone out to bid in approximately eleven years. Typically these services
are bid more frequently, usually occurring every five to seven years.
Bidding transit services helps cities take advantage of emerging
technologies and allow them to better tailor marketing programs to
residents. Issuing a Request for Proposal will allow the City to access a
competitive market for transportation services, improve service levels,
and ensure that City residents are provided with the highest quality of
services available.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following action:
1) Approve the attached specifications for transportation services.
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2) Authorize staff to solicit bids from the attached list of qualified transit
service providers.
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute a two-month contract extension
with the current service provider, Laidlaw/First Transit, to provide a time
to complete the procurement process.
N. Request for. Striping Changes on Encinita Avenue at Mission Drive
At the July 5, 2007 Traffic Commission meeting, the Commission
discussed and approved a plan to change the striping pattern and curb
markings on Encinita Avenue at Mission Drive. This change entails
installation of red curb at 4106 Encinita Avenue.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation
to change the striping pattern on Encinita Avenue at Mission Drive and the
installation of red curb at 4106 Encinita Avenue, and direct staff to order
the work.
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez made a motion, second by Councilmember Low to approve
consent calendar items B,C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M and N. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
A. Resolution No. 2007- 43 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007- 43, for payment of City
expenditures in the amount of $1,558,235.74 numbered 58697 through
58743 and 60720 through 60857
Councilmember Clark asked City Attorney Bonifacio Garcia about his billing charges to
the City for the month of July.
City Attorney Bonifacio Garcia responded that it was an itemized bill submitted to the
C ity.
Councilmember Taylor asked for a copy of the billing for the month of July.
Councilmember Clark asked why was GCR involved with planning issues, if that is why
Burke, Williams & Sorenson were hired.
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City Attorney Bonifacio Garcia responded that the Burke firm handles the
Redevelopment and GCR handles the City meetings as well as Planning because it is
part of the City.
Councilmember Clark expressed that Planning deals with land use issues and should
be handled by Burke, Williams & Sorenson.
Councilmember Low made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tern Nunez to adopt
Resolution No. 2007-43. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: Clark
Abstain: None
Absent: None
K. Community Outreach Programs
Recently, staff has been working to coordinate the development of a
variety of community outreach programs. Those efforts include the update
of the City website and the implementation of a variety of informational
items.
The current City website has the ability to provide contact information, list
upcoming events, make available City Council and commission agendas
and post documents that are in a PDF format. The website is fairly static
and does not support the capabilities of being interactive. The City is
very limited in what it can provide through the website because of the
format it was created in.
During the last budget cycle, City Council approved the appropriation of
$90,000 in order to create a new website, of that amount $50,000 is
budgeted through the Community Development Commission and the
remaining $40,000 is budgeted through the City's general fund. Staff has
talked to several vendors and cities and we believe that Vision Internet is
the most qualified, experienced and innovative company that specializes
in municipal websites.
Also, as part of our efforts to provide residents with more information on a
timelier basis, more accessible information and provide residents with
different mechanisms for submitting input to the City regarding various
topics, issues, programs and services, staff has researched and is
proposing a number of community outreach programs. These proposed
programs include a bi-monthly City newsletter, the development of
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Rosemead University Citizens Academy, resident information guide,
business appreciation programs, which would include welcoming new
businesses, citizen comment feedback, coffee with council and pizza with
council.
These are just a few of the community outreach and public relations
programs staff recommends implementing during the next few months.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following action:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract agreement with
Vision Internet for the development and launch of a new City
website.
• Approve the proposed community outreach and public relations
programs.
Councilmember Taylor asked City Manager Chi, what was wrong with the current
website, why is it necessary to spend $85,000 for a new site.
City Manager Chi explained that the current City web site has many limitations such as
postings, storage capacity, inability to have interactive features, inability to link to
different software's, inability to registration for classes, submit payments, and does not
support other capabilities.
Councilmember Low commented that the current website is okay, but would rather see
a new interactive website for the City. Ms. Low felt that by having an interactive site, the
City will have a better representation with the public.
Councilmember Clark asked why the new staff could not create a new website. Since
Council approved the budget to hire new staff, they should be able to perform this task.
Adding, this is another way of spending the City's reserves.
City Manager Chi explained that the new Public Affairs Manager is responsible for the
website; however, the current website has limited capabilities. The purchase of the
program is a one time purchase.
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez made a motion, second by Councilmember Low to approve item
K. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Low, Nunez, Tran
No: Clark, Taylor
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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Councilmember Clark asked if one of the programs, the Rosemead University Citizens
Academy be changed to Rosemead Citizens Academy.
City Manager responded that it would not be a problem to change the name.
L. City Council Chambers Building Modifications - Rejection of All Bids
As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2007-08 Capital Improvement Budget, the
City Council approved a project to renovate the City Council Chambers.
This project will include modernization work, upgraded access for disabled
persons, and improved audio visual technical equipment. On October 31,
2007, bids were received and reviewed for the project.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1) Reject all bids.
2) Request the architect to revise the plans and specifications as
needed.
3) Direct staff to advertise the revised project for bid.
Councilmember Taylor asked for these items to get deferred. Mr. Taylor wanted to view
the proposals and bring back at the next meeting.
Councilmember Low asked why all bids are being rejected.
City Manager Chi explained that 6 out of 10 bidders were irregular on the bids that were
submitted. During the review of the submittals, staff found there were discrepancies.
Also, two addendums were sent to the bidders and not all issues were addressed in the
bids.
Councilmember Low made a motion, second by Councilmember Clark to accept the
recommendation. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Tran
No: None
Abstain: Taylor
Absent: None
Councilmember Taylor asked staff to explain what it meant when the contractor is
performing at least 50% of the contract, as it is stated in the report.
City Manager Chi responded to Mr. Taylor that they will gather all the information
necessary to give to him.
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
City Manager Chi had several announcements. Mayor John Tran's birthday, Mayor Pro
Tern Nunez also celebrated his birthday a week ago. Also, Juan Nunez and his wife,
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Rosemead residents were celebrating their 50`h wedding anniversary. Following the
introductions of new staff, Assistant City Manager, Matt Hawkesworth; City Planner,
Matt Everling; Administrative Service Officer, Chris Marcarello; Public Affairs Manager,
Aileen Flores, and Finance Director, Steve Brisco. Also, announced City Engineer Rey
Alfonso had accepted a new position with another city.
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. City-Wide Rummage Sale
After the success of the Halloween Oktoberfest, an event that helped bring
together thousands of residents and visitors, community members asked
staff to consider the possibility of hosting a community-wide yard sale.
In addition to providing residents with another community event, a city-
wide rummage sale would help divert used items that have accumulated
throughout the years from ending up in landfills. Items that are not
purchased would be donated to local non-profit organizations in
Rosemead, enabling them to benefit from this event.
The proposed event is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, March 30, 2008
from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Rosemead Community Center and the
City Hall/Library parking lots. A total of 184 spaces would be rented for
$10 a space, with priority given to Rosemead residents. Rosemead-based
non-profit organizations selling items to benefit their organization would
not be charged a rental fee. If the spaces are not sold out by a specific
date, the spaces would then be rented to non-Rosemead residents for $15
a space. Those renting a space for the rummage sale would be
responsible for bringing their own equipment such as E-Z up-type tents,
chairs, tables, etc.
The event will include food booths on Steele Street, just south of Bank of
America and two children's jumpers would be placed on the grass area of
the Rosemead Center.
The cost of the event would include the rental of booths for the food
vendors, portable restrooms and jumpers in addition to the cost of health
permits for the food booths, staff time, security, advertisement, and
generators. The city could potentially collect $1,800 from space rental
fees, which would help pay for the cost of some of the items above.
Recommendation: That the City Council take action on the following:
• Direct staff to coordinate a City-wide Rummage Sale.
• Allocate $3,000 to fund costs associated with coordinating a City-
wide Rummage Sale.
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Councilmember Low made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tern Nunez to accept item
6A. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
B. Traffic Commission Vacancy
Traffic Commissioner Janet Chin recently resigned from the Traffic
Commission effective December 14, 2007, as a result of being elected to
the Garvey School District Board. Therefore, the Traffic Commission has
one vacant seat that needs to be filled.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide staff with direction as it
relates to filling the Traffic Commission vacancy.
Councilmember Taylor asked if this was the normal posting for interviews.
Councilmember Low asked if the possibility of calling past interviewers of Traffic -
Commission be considered. Ms. Low considered Brian Lewin as a potential candidate.
City Attorney Bonifacio Garcia responded that the Council can appoint a new
commissioner in an open session meeting or post the vacancy first then give notice.
Mayor Tran asked if the council has done it before when Bob Bruesch retired.
Councilmember Low made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tern Nunez to direct staff to
inquire if Mr. Lewin is interested in serving on the Traffic Commission. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Tran
No: Taylor
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Councilmember Taylor wanted the record to show that he is not opposing Mr. Lewin's
candidacy. He stated that there is a posting obligation when a vacancy occurs and
should be open to other applicants.
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez made a comment in regards to Mr. Bruesch retirement and
another person took his place.
Councilmember Taylor asked when it took place.
Mayor Tran stated when Mr. Buesch retired, instead of going through due process you
appointed Mr. Alarcon.
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Mayor Tran asked staff to get minutes regarding Mr. Bruesch appointment.
C. Abandoned Shopping Carts
On October 9, 2007, the City Council directed staff to prepare an overview
of the City's efforts in dealing with abandoned shopping carts. The
overview was to include what we are currently doing and what changes
should be made, if any, to be more proactive in addressing abandoned
shopping carts in Rosemead.
Recommendation: That the City Council review this report and provide
staff with direction regarding additional shopping cart removal efforts.
Marlene Shinen, residing at 8447 Drayer Lane, So. San Gabriel, read a letter regarding
the shopping cart issue. Ms. Shinen submitted pictures of carts that people have taken
from Wal-Mart. Recommends that city should fine Wal-Mart, for allowing the shoppers
to take the carts out of their property.
Councilmember Low stated she did not feel the City has done a good job in picking up
carts and should continue to clean up abandoned shopping carts within the City.
City Manager Chi has spoken to Wal-Mart and will try to talk to them regarding the
carts.
Councilmember Clark asked if the Council would send a letter to Wal-Mart about the
shopping carts.
Councilmember Taylor asked Ms. Shinen what the pictures are about.
Marlene Shinen clarified that not only are the shopping carts from Wal-Mart but also,
from other stores.
Councilmember Taylor asked is staff still picks up the carts and who keeps track.
City Manager Chi explained that parking enforcement officers pick up carts on their
route and take them to a designated area where the cart company picks them up. The
Public Safety Department keeps track of the carts and who they belong to.
Councilmember Taylor asked if he could get copies of those reports.
Councilmember Clark asked staff if the city received any money from picking up
shopping carts.
City Manager Chi responded that the City does not receive any money for picking up
shopping carts.
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Mayor Pro Tern Nunez reiterated that parking enforcement picks up the carts on their
route.
Council recommended that staff bring new ideas for the shopping cart issue and receive
and file report.
D. Stop Sign and Crosswalk on Jackson Avenue at Whitmore Street
At the October 9, 2007 City Council meeting, the Council approved a plan
for the installation of stop signs and a crosswalk at Jackson Avenue and
Whitmore Street and directed staff to carry out the installation. The traffic
controls were installed on October 30, 2007. However, Mr. Andy Loi, who
resides at 3120 Jackson Avenue, has expressed his concerns that the
new stop sign installed immediately north of his driveway has created an
unsafe condition for his family.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide guidance with regards
to Mr. Loi's concerns.
Nancy Eng, residing at 3146 Jackson Ave, thanked council for their efforts of installing a
stop signed on Jackson and Whitmore. However, there are concerns that her neighbor
Mr. Loi is experiencing traffic problems. Ms. Eng'suggested.that the stop signed be
relocated, paint speed bumps, and/or make cross walk more prominent.
Howard Matter, residing at 3114 Jackson Ave, expressed his concerns of the stop sign.
He felt the stop sign is a hazard at that location and there needs to be traffic enforced
as well.
Andy Loi, residing at 3120-3122 N. Jackson Ave, spoke in regards the stop sign. His
property has become congested with traffic on many occasions traffic has prevented
him from going in or out of his own drive way.
Mayor Tran clarified that Council had approved that stop sign and apologized to Mr. Loi
for the inconvenience.
Councilmember Low agreed and asked if staff needs to check with Traffic Engineer.
City Manager Chi asked council to allow staff to bring back ideas of improvements for
their review.
Councilmember Taylor made a motion, second by Mayor Tran to refer back to Traffic
Engineer and bring back for next meeting. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
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No: Clark
Abstain: None
Absent: None
E. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rosemead Amending
Chapter 9 of the Rosemead Municipal Code to Include Residency
Restrictions for Registered Sex Offenders - First Reading
On November 7, 2006, the voters of the State of California overwhelmingly
approved Proposition 83, "The Sexual Predator Punishment and Control
Act: Jessica's Law" ("SPPCA"), so as to better protect Californians and the
children of this State in particular, from sex offenders. Among other
things, SPPCA added subsection (b) of Penal Code Section 3003.5 which
makes it unlawful for any registered sex offender to reside within 2000 feet
of any public or private school, or any park where children regularly
gather. In addition, SPPCA added subsection (c) of Penal Code Section
3003.5 which set forth that municipalities may enact local ordinances that
further restricts residency of such persons.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordinance 859 Amending
Chapter 9 of the Rosemead Municipal Code to include Residency
Restrictions for Registered Sex Offenders.
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez made a motion, second by Councilmember Low to approve
Ordinance 859 Amending Chapter 9. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:44 pm. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled
to take place on December 11, 2007 at 7:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
CITY CLERK
John Tran
MAYOR
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