Gloria Olmos, Mayor
Richard Angel, Mayor Pro Tem
Manuel Acosta, Councilmember
Rudy Bojorquez, Councilmember
Hector Delgado, Councilmember
Rene Salas, City Manager
Donna G. Schwartz, City Clerk
Anthony R. Taylor, City Attorney
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
CALL AND NOTICE OF
SPECIAL MEETING
CALLED BY MAYOR GLORIA OLMOS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of South El Monte will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at City Hall in the Council Chambers, 1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733 AGENDA
February 22, 2023, 6:00 PM
1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733
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AGENDA BEGINS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE
1. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Acosta, Bojorquez, Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Angel and Mayor Olmos
2. PRESENTATIONS
2.a. Presentation by James Powell, with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. on the Rosemead Boulevard Project
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF
ORDINANCES
By motion of the City Council, this is the time to notify the public of any changes to the agenda, remove items from the consent calendar for individual consideration and/or rearrange the order of the agenda.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Speakers may provide public comments on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, including items on the agenda. Each speaker will be limited to five minutes. Unless a majority of the Council objects, the Mayor may provide speakers more or less time to speak. All comments or queries shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any specific member thereof. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(2), the Ralph M. Brown Act, no action or discussion by the City Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future meeting.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.a. PUBLIC HEARING FOR METRO FISCAL YEAR 2023 FEDERAL
TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION SECTION 5310 PROGRAM FOR
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE FILING OF A FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) SECTION 5310 GRANT
APPLICATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO ELECTRIC TRANSIT
VANS
The City of South El Monte (SEM) is anticipating applying for a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 grant. The grant application will request funding for two replacement vehicles for the South El Monte DialA-Ride program to provide transportation services to seniors and individuals with disabilities in South El Monte.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Conduct Public Hearing;
2. Take public testimony;
3. File a Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 grant application with Metro in the amount of up to $600,000 for two replacement electric transit vans and administrative costs for the City’s Dial-A-Ride program; and
4. Authorize City Manager or designee to execute the application.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
I Donna G. Schwartz, hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted not less than 72 hours at the following locations: City of South El Monte City Hall, Senior Center and Community Center and made available at www.cityofsouthelmonte.org on this 21st day of February 2023.
City Clerk, CMC
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 2.a.
DATE: February 22, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBJECT: Presentation by James Powell, with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. on the Rosemead Boulevard Project
SUMMARY:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT:
DISCUSSION:
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Presentation
Draft Plan Update
2/21/23
Rosemead
Boulevard
Corridor Study
City of South El
Monte
Rosemead Boulevard Corridor Study
Reimagining Rosemead
Study Purpose:
● Identify ways to
reconfigure
Rosemead Boulevard
as new development
arrives
● Address the transfer
from Caltrans to South
El Monte
● Improve roadway safety
for all users
● Align with Bus Rapid
Transit plans
● Engage the
Rosemead Boulevard Corridor Study
3 Project Overview
Phase 1: Introduction
& Existing Conditions
Phase 2: Design
Concepts
Phase 3:
Recommendations
We
are
here!
● Community Outreach #1
● City Staff Coordination
● Opportunities & Constraints
● Community Outreach #3
● City Council Approval
● Final Plan
✔ ✔
● Community Outreach #2
● Coordination with SGVCOG
San Gabriel Valley Transit
Feasibility Study
● Three Complete Street
Concepts
Rosemead Boulevard Corridor Study
4 Project Coordination
Other projects affecting Rosemead Blvd in the next few years ● Caltrans transfer of Rosemead to South El Monte
○ New signals at Klingerman and Fern, ADA upgrades at 6 intersections ● SGVCOG Bus Rapid Transit
○ New bus lanes and funding from COG and Metro
● Whittier Narrows Improvements
○ LA County adding bike and pedestrian improvements south of Rush St ○ New interchange at CA-60
● KB Homes / Starlight Property
○ Over 200 new homes
○ New signal
○ Adds many residents on Rosemead which has been primarily non-residential
5 Rosemead Boulevard Corridor Study
Community Outreach
Summary
Phase 1: Introduction
& Existing Conditions
April - May 2022
3 Phase 2: Design
Concepts
August - September 2022
Phase 3:
Recommendations
February 2023
Outreach Methods
● Online Surveys (487 responses)
● Door-to-Door Canvassing on Rosemead
● Pop-up Events (6 locations)
● Text Banking (2,360 numbers sent)
● Lawn Sign distribution
● Social Media (1,880 impressions)
● 3 Project Videos (155 views)
Total Engagement Reach
Over 5,114 Individual Touch Points
● Virtual Engagement Reach: 4,882 People
● In-Person Engagement Reach: 262 People
Survey Responses from SEM residents: 160
6 Rosemead Boulevard Corridor Study
Community Outreach
Summary Short-Term Design -
Community Preferences
● Physically separated bike
facilities (planter boxes or
flexible posts)
● More trees
● Wider sidewalks
68% of respondents want:
Long-Term Design -
Community
Preferences
● A dedicated space for biking
on one side of the street
● Wide planted park space on
one side of the street with
plants and amenities
● Wide sidewalks
44% of respondents want:
Community Feedback
Themes
South El Monte residents want
Rosemead Boulevard to:
● Be family-friendly
● Have lots of trees and
greenery
● Be clean & safe
● Have a mix of people walking
and biking
● Provide separation from cars
● Feel inviting
7 Rosemead Boulevard Corridor Study
Complete Street Design Concepts
Complete Street with Center Running BRT Complete Street with Side Running BRT Both concepts require converting one travel lane to bus-only use, a separated bicycle facility, and new street trees and parkways
In alignment SGVCOG Transit Feasibility Study
Rosemead Boulevard Corridor Study
1 8
Immediate
● ADA improvements for
curb ramps and
sidewalks
● Crossing upgrades
● New traffic signals
● New housing
development
Short Term (1-5 yrs)
● New painted bike
lanes
● Parklets
● New street trees
● Murals
Long-Term (With BRT*)
● BRT Lanes
● Separated bikeways
● Sidewalk enhancements
● Lighting
● Planted median with new
trees
2 3
Phased Approach Based on South El Monte
Priorities
*Bus Rapid Transit
Stormwater Infrastructure
● Install in areas without conventional stormwater systems that are prone to flooding to improve drainage and reduce costs compared to installing traditional gutter and drainage systems.
● Use green infrastructure to provide an ecological and aesthetic enhancement of traditional traffic speed and volume control measures, such as along a bicycle boulevard corridor.
9 Rosemead Boulevard Corridor Study
Design Guidance
Paving
● Choose paving materials that are low-maintenance, durable, and slipresistant. ● Decorative patterns for crosswalks should be consistent within each district to reinforce its character.
● When using non-customary materials, paving should extend for at least a complete block for design consistency and maintenance efficiency. This is true except when special paving is needed for specific areas such as plazas and bus stops.
Bike-Supporting Infrastructure
● 2 feet minimum from the curb face to avoid ‘dooring.’ ● 4 feet between racks to provide maneuvering room.
● Locate close to destinations; 50 feet maximum distance from main building entrance.
● Minimum clear distance of 6 feet should be provided between the bicycle rack and the property line.
10 Rosemead Boulevard Corridor Study
Design Guidance
Transit Elements
● Coordination with Bus Rapid Transit
● Shade
● Safe crossings
● Seating
Lighting
● Both day and night characteristics of the lighting fixtures should be considered. ● The placement of lighting fixtures should follow a consistent rhythm in each neighborhood.
● Energy efficient light bulbs should be used where possible. ● Timers and sensors should be incorporated to avoid unnecessary lighting in low volume pedestrian traffic areas. (Downtown Main Street Specific Plan). 11 Rosemead Boulevard Corridor Study
Design Guidance
Furnishings
● Seating should be designed with durable, high quality, and vandalism resistant materials.
● The design and arrangement of seating should be compatible with other streetscape amenities and reflect the character of the area. ● Seating should be located under tree canopies, umbrellas, and shade structures where possible to provide shade and human comfort. ● Seating can be built into other elements of the streetscape. Benches can be integrated into planters or public art.
Gateway Monument
● Gateway monuments should be designed with durable, high quality, and antivandalism materials ● Gateway monuments should be placed on sidewalks that are wider than 12 feet to avoid pedestrian flow obstruction.
● Avoid placing gateway monuments within transit stops and should not obstruct vehicle visibility.
● Gateway monuments can be designed with illumination to highlight the 12 destination after dusk.
Rosemead Boulevard Corridor Study
Design Guidance
Public Art
● The style of public art should be compatible with the style of immediate and adjacent buildings and landscapes.
● At the pedestrian scale, public art is often used in high pedestrian volume streets and plazas. It serves as a focal point and adds visual interest to the place.
● At the pedestrian scale, public art can also be used along walkways and paseos with fewer people passing by. It offers a distinct identity to the place.
Near Term
Funding
● Active Transportation
Program (ATP)
● SGVCOG BRT / Metro
● Safe Streets and Roads for All
(SS4A)
● Congestion Mitigation and Air
Quality (CMAQ) Improvement
Program
● Neighborhood Access and
Equity Grants
● California Transportation
Commission Local Partnership
Program (LPP)
● Caltrans Sustainable
Transportation Planning Grants
13 Rosemead Boulevard Corridor Study
● SCAG Sustainable
Communities Program
(SCP)
● Multi-Year Pavement
Program
● Safe and Clean Water
Program: Measure W
Create funding slide with some of the funding sources listed in the idesign doc Funding Sources
Local and
Regional
Federal and
State
Rosemead Boulevard Corridor Study
Draft Study End of January
Take concepts and Draft
Study to community for
outreach Round #3
January 24, 2023
14 February 21, 2023
City Council approval of
concepts compatible with
SGVCOG BRT Study
Community
Engagement #3
Present Final Draft to City
Council
End of February
Final Deliverables
and Project Closeout
Final Study
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 5.a.
DATE: February 22, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING FOR METRO FISCAL YEAR 2023
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION SECTION 5310
PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECTS AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE FILING OF A FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION (FTA) SECTION 5310 GRANT
APPLICATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO ELECTRIC
TRANSIT VANS
SUMMARY: The City of South El Monte (SEM) is anticipating applying for a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 grant. The grant application will request funding for two replacement vehicles for the South El Monte Dial-A-Ride program to provide transportation services to seniors and individuals with disabilities in South El Monte.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Conduct Public Hearing;
2. Take public testimony;
3. File a Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 grant application with Metro in the amount of up to $600,000 for two replacement electric transit vans and administrative costs for the City’s Dial-A-Ride program; and
4. Authorize City Manager or designee to execute the application.
FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with this action. If successful in securing Federal Section 5310 funds, staff will include this project for consideration as part of the FY 2023-2024 City Budget.
DISCUSSION: The goal of the Section 5310 Program is to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation services and expanding the transportation mobility options available when public transit is insufficient, inappropriate, or unavailable
On January 24, 2023, the City Council approved Resolution No. 23-12 calling for a public hearing on February 22, 2023 to identify nonprofit organizations readily available to provide services for public transportation projects under the federal transit administration section 5310 enhanced mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities program, as a required part of the grant application process to certify that there are no nonprofit organizations readily available in the area to provide transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
The City of South El Monte advertised notice of a Public Hearing in the January 23, 2023 publication of the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Notices were also placed in the City’s Community Center and Senior Center on January 23, 2023 detailing the time and place of the Public Hearing, February 22, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. or thereafter in the City Council Chambers at South El Monte City Hall, 1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, California 91733.
If any agency or operator comes forward stating that they wish to provide the services for which the grant application is seeking funds, no later than February 27, 2023 , the City is to afford them the opportunity to do so.
If no agency or operator comes forward, the City of South El Monte can certify the same and proceed with the application process to receive funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 grant program.
Staff report prepared by Andrés González, Senior Services Supervisor.
ATTACHMENT(S):
None