CC - Agenda 02-26-08•
Public Comment from the
Audience
• If you wish to address the City Council,
please complete a Speaker Request
Card, as it must be handed to the City
Clerk before the start of the meeting.
• The City Council will hear public
comments on matters not listed on the
agenda during the Public Comments
from the Audience period.
• Opportunity to address the City Council
(on non-agenda items) is limited to 3
minutes per speaker.
• The City Council will hear public
comments on items listed on the agenda
during discussion of the matter and prior
to a vote.
Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
February 26, 2008
Brown Act
Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no
action may be taken on a matter unless it is
listed on the agenda, or unless certain
emergency or special circumstances exist.
The City Council may direct staff to
investigate and/or schedule certain matters
for consideration at a future City Council
meeting.
Rules of Decorum
Persons attending the meeting shall observe
rules of propriety, decorum, good conduct
and refrain from impertinent or slanderous
remarks. Violation of this rule shall result in
such persons being barred from further
audience before the governing body.
Pursuant to Gov. Code Sect. 54954.3(c), any
person who engages in unlawful interference
shall be removed from chambers.
Americans with Disabilities Act
In compliance with the ADA, if you need
special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please contact the City Clerk's office
at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to allow
the City to make reasonable arrangements to
ensure accessibility to the meeting or service.
This agenda was 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. 1.08.020
7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
8838 E. Valley BoWevard, Rosemead, Califomia 91770
. John Tran, Mayor
John Nunez, Mayor Pro Tern
Margaret Clark, Councilmember
Polly Low, Councilmember
Gary Taylor, Councilmember
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCILIENDA
•
26, 2008
• CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 PM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Taylor
• INVOCATION - Councilmember Tran
• ROLL CALL - Councilmembers Clark, Low, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Nunez, Mayor Tran
1. PRESENTATION
• Jun Lugue, Coach of the Science Olympiad Team - Muscatel Intermediate School
2. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Public Hearing on the Annual Action Plan Amendment for Fiscal Year 2007.2008
Each year between May and July, the City of Rosemead submits an Annual Action Plan
covering the period July 1 of that year through June 30 of the following year to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). An Annual Action Plan is required
by HUD in order for the City to receive federal funds under the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs. The Annual
Action Plan includes the proposed activities, resources, and expenditures for the CDBG
and HOME programs.
Having reviewed the activities identified in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Annual Action Plan,
staff is proposing to amend this Plan to better reflect the needs of the City. CDBG
entitlement funds which were to be used during the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 for City Hall
ADA Improvements are recommended now to be used as follows:
City Facilities ADA Improvements $330,000
Provide funds for ADA Improvements to city-owned buildings.
This revision will allow funds originally allocated for only City Hall ADA improvements to be
expanded to include ADA improvements for all city-owned buildings. Its has been
determined that there are several other city facilities that are in need of ADA improvements
and with this amendment these funds would now be able to be expanded on these
facilities. It does not affect or change the original allocation amount of $330,000.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve and authorize submittal of the amended
Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development covering
the period of July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008.
B. City Council Study Session - General Plan Update
As the City Council is aware, Rosemead has been in the process of updating its General
Plan for the past several years, Since the draft General Plan was first distributed for
review, staff has solicited input from the City Council, the Planning Commission and the
community in a variety of different ways.
Page 2 of 5
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCILIENDA i February 26, 2008
A study session was held with the Planning Commission on January 23, 2008.
Furthermore, staff coordinated community meetings that took place on February 5, 2008
and February 12, 2008. Finally, the Study Session being held tonight will give the
community one additional opportunity to provide feedback regarding the draft General
Plan.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution No. 2008-15 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2008 -15, for payment of City expenditures in
the amount of $754,307.31 numbered 59063 through 59114 and 61726 through 61867.
B. Purchasing Ordinance Second Reading
Ordinance 864 was approved at the first reading on February 12, 2008. Per the
Government Code, Ordinance must be approved at a second meeting.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 864.
C. Request for Red Curb on the West Side of Rosemead Boulevard North of Mission
Drive
On February 7, 2008, the Traffic Commission reviewed this item at the request of the
Commission Chair. At this meeting, the Commission approved staffs recommendation
that red curb be added on the west side of Rosemead Boulevard, north of Mission Drive.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendation to install red curb on the west side of Rosemead Boulevard, north of
Mission Drive.
D. Request for Green Curb at 9442 E. Valley Boulevard
On February 7, 2008, the Traffic Commission reviewed this item in response to a request
from a local business owner. At this meeting, the Commission approved staffs
recommendation that a green curb be added at 9442 E. Valley Boulevard, just in front of
Tony's Liquor Store.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendation to install a green curb at 9442 E. Valley Boulevard, adjacent to Tony's
Liquor Store.
Page 3 of 5
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCILIENDA • February 26, 2008
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Award of Contract for City Transit Services
On November 20, 2007, the City Council approved specifications for transportation
services and authorized staff to solicit bids from seven qualified transit services providers.
As part of the new contract award, the selected vendor will provide the City with new
vehicles for transit services, the ability to provide alternative fuels and reduce vehicle
emissions, improved marketing and outreach, and access to new technologies in the
transit services industry. The proposed contract will begin on September 1, 2008.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the terms and award a five-year
agreement with Southland Transit, Inc. through June 30, 2013 to provide transit services in
the City of Rosemead.
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. Request to Consider the Censure of Mayor Pro Tern Nunez
Councilmember Taylor has requested that the City Council consider the censure of Mayor
Pro Tern Nunez for his role in the Mazone v. City of Rosemead sexual harassment case.
In addition, Councilmember Taylor has also requested the following information:
• The total cost as it relates to the Mazone v. City of Rosemead case, including
settlement costs, JPIA attorney costs, City Attorney costs, and any associated City
Attorney costs regarding the referral of Councilmember Taylor to the Grand Jury.
• The complaint filed in the Mazone v. City of Rosemead case.
• The answer filed by the City's JPIA appointed attorney, Declues, Burkett &
Thompson.
• The minutes of the October 9, 2007 City Council meeting.
• The minutes of the January 8, 2008 City Council meeting.
• An update on the status of the referral of Councilmember Taylor to the Grand Jury.
Also, Councilmember Taylor requested a copy of the Tess Elconin investigative report.
However, staff was advised by the City Attorney that even though the report was published
by the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the City is not allowed to disclose that report.
Therefore, we have not included a copy of that document as part of this report.
B. Request to Consider the Censure of Councilmember Taylor
Mayor Pro Tern Nunez has requested the City Council consider the censure of
Councilmember Taylor for the breach of closed session confidence.
Page 4 of 5
0 ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA February 26, 2008
7. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on March 25, 2008 at
6:00 pm.
Page 5 of 5