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Rosemead
City Council
and
Community Development
Commission
JOINT MEETING
AGENDA
April 13, 2010
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chamber
8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770
www.cityofrosemead.org
Gary Taylor, Mayor
Steven Ly, Mayor Pro Tem
Sandra Armenta, Council Member
Margaret Clark, Council Member
Polly Low, Council Member
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA
April 13, 2010
City Council
. and
Community Development Commission
Meeting Agenda
• CALL TO ORDER -6:00 PM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vice-Chair/Mayor Pro Tern Steven Ly
• INVOCATION - Commissioner/Council Member Sandra Armenta
• ROLL CALL:
o City Council -Mayor Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Ly, Council Members Armenta, Clark, Low
o CDC -Chair Taylor, Vice-Chair Ly, Commissioners Armenta, Clark, Low
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
2. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Claims and Demands
Resolution No. 2010 -11
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2010 -11 for payment of Commission
expenditures in the amount of $102,647.64 demand nos. 10078 through 10080 and 11248
through 11252.
3. MATTERS FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & STAFF
A. Tax Increment Bonds for Public Infrastructure Projects - Formation of Team
Over the past six months the City Council/CDC have been developing Rosemead's Strategic
Plan and the Facilities Master Plan. Ongoing efforts are being made to identify financial
resources to fund many of the projects' ,that have been identified. The potential funding
sources include special revenue funds, grants, stimulus funds, public-private partnerships,
reserves and bonds. In terms of bonds; staff has focused on tax increment bonds that could
be issued by the Community Development Commission. Such bonds would be repaid
through existing property tax increment revenues and would not increase the tax
burden on any residents or businesses in the community.
As provided to the Commission a few weeks ago, the CDC currently has over $5 million in
available bond proceeds related to the 2006 tax increment bond issue. Since the 2006
Bonds are tax-exempt, the proceeds may only be spent on public infrastructure projects and
may not be used for facility maintenance or economic
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development purposes. Proposals have been received from various underwriters and fiscal
consultants to evaluate the feasibility of issuing additional tax-exempt bonds to generate
additional funds for the completion of the projects identified in the Strategic and Facility
Master Plans. Based upon these discussions, it was initially contemplated that the CDC
could generate an additional $7 million in bond proceeds to complete certain public
infrastructure construction projects. As our discussions with the proposed underwriter have
progressed, it has now been determined that the CDC could safely issue bonds with net
proceeds of approximately $9.6 million while still leaving sufficient funds available for regular
operations of the Commission.
Recommendation: That the Community Development Commission take the following
actions:
1. Authorize staff to work with the:undgrwriting firm of De La Rosa and Company to develop
the necessary documents and financial analysis to issue tax-exempt bonds from the CDC
in the amount of $10.76 million resulting in net proceeds of approximately $9.6 million.
2. Authorize staff to work with Urban Futures Incorporated to prepare the fiscal analysis for
the potential bond issuance. =
3. Authorize Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliff LLP to serve as bond counsel for the potential
bond issuance.
4. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR & COMMISSIONERS
A. The Glendon Hotel Financial Statements
At the March 9, 2010, Commission meeting, additional information was requested related to
the purchase price of,the Glendon Hotel, the monthly financial statements for the hotel
operation, and remodel expenses of the hotel. On July 2, 2008, the Commission acquired
the Glendon Hotel (formerly known as the Rosemead Inn) located at 8832 Glendon Way for
$4,336,243.84 using non-restricted tax increment dollars to fund the transaction. The
original purchase price was $4,407,616.15. However, during the final walk-thru of the
property it was discovered that numerous furnishings that were to be included in the sale
were missing. As a result, the Commission received at $71,372.31 credit.
Immediately following the purchase of the property, proposals were solicited from companies
specializing in hotel operations to continue the operation of the hotel. The Commission
selected Rosemead Inn Hotel Partners, LLC as the operator for the hotel. An independent
auditor has been engaged to document the expenditure of the $100,000 provided by the
Commission to Rosemead Inn Hotel Partners for renovations
Recommendation: That the Community Development Commission provide staff with
additional direction.
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5. CLOSED SESSION
A. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Government Code Section 54957; Council Appointed Officials (City Manager and City
Clerk)
B. Conference with Legal Counsel
1) Government Code 54956.9(c): Anticipation Litigation (2 matters)
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA
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City Council
Meeting Agenda
• CALL TO ORDER -7:00 PM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Mayor Pro Tern Steven Ly
• INVOCATION - Council Member Sandra Armenta
• ROLL CALL:
o CITY COUNCIL -Mayor Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Ly, Council Members Armenta, Clark, Low
6. PRESENTATIONS
• Proclamation of Recognition for Deputy Sheriff David Lopez
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. General Plan Amendment 09.01
The City of Rosemead proposes to amend the General Plan Land Use Element to designate
four key areas (nodes) in the City for mixed-use development with limitations on both
residential density and building height. The current General Plan allows for mixed-use
development along all major commercial corridors in the City. If the proposed' amendment is
approved by the City Council, the majority of all existing portions of the City that are currently
designated for mixed-use development would change to their prior land use designation as
stated in the 1987 General Plan. The General Plan Amendment also proposes to create a
new High Intensity Commercial land use designation over two commercial areas of the City.
The proposed High Intensity Commercial land use designation would affect the following
properties: 3900 and 3910 Walnut Grove Avenue, 8614 Valley Boulevard, 7867, 7907, 7913,
7919, 7931, and 8001 Garvey Avenue, 3011 and 3033 Denton Avenue, and 7938 Virginia
Street. Lastly, the Circulation Element will be modified to address the proposed land use
changes, and the Resource Management and Public Safety Elements will be revised to
comply with Assembly Bill 162.
On March 1, 2010, the Planning Commission was presented with this matter and adopted
Resolution No. 10-03 recommending approval of General Plan Amendment 09-01 to the City
Council.
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Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2010-23 (Exhibit E),
considering an Addendum (Exhibit F) to the Certified Final Environmental Impact Report and
adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations for the Rosemead General Plan,
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and approving General Plan
Amendment 09-01.
9. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
February 9, 2009 - Regular Meeting
March 9, 2010 - Regular Meeting;
March 17, 2010 -Special Meeting
March 31, 2010 - Special Meeting
B. Claims and Demands
Resolution No. 2010 - 22
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2010 - 22, for payment of City expenditures in the
amount of $1,655,564.81 numbered 100778 through 100798 and 69242 and 69368,
inclusively.
C. Ordinance 883 - Second Reading: Approving Municipal Code Amendment 09.03,
Amending Chapter 17.12 of Title 17 of the City of Rosemead Municipal Code Relating
to the Amortization of Nonconforming Poultry Slaughter Businesses
On March 23, 2010, the City Council introduced Ordinance 883, which approved Municipal
Code Amendment 09-03, for first reading. That ordinance would amend the Zoning Code to
require that all non-conforming poultry slaughter businesses in the City cease operation
within two (2) years.
The Ordinance introduced by the City Council requires only the elimination of poultry
slaughtering within the City limits. Other permitted uses or legal non-conforming uses that
are otherwise permitted in the zone in which a poultry slaughter business is located, such as
the retail sales of poultry, would be allowed to continue at the given location. Additionally,
poultry which is slaughtered outside of the City could be sold within the City limits.
Ordinance No. 883, includes a fixed date in Section 17.12.105 of the new Municipal Code
section for the end of the amortization period (May 12, 2012) which would be two (2) years
after the effective date (May 13, 2010) of the Ordinance to reflect the revision to the
Ordinance made by the City Council during the first reading of the Ordinance. The
Ordinance is now before Council at the required second reading for adoption.
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Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 883 at its second reading.
D. Ordinance 887 - Second Reading: Approving Zone Change 10.01, Amending the
Zoning Classification of Eight (8) City Parks to the 0-S (Open Space) Zoning
Designation
On March 9, 2010, the City Council reviewed the Ordinance No. 887 approving zone change
10-01, amending the zoning classification of eight (8) city parks to the 0-S (Open Space)
zoning designation. The following;parks will be affected by this zone change: Angelus. Park,
Garvey Park, Guess Park, Klingerman Park, Rosemead Park, Sally Tanner Park, Triangle
Park, and Zapopan Park. Ordinance No. 887 is now before Council at the required second
reading for adoption.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 887 at its second reading.
E. Budget Cleanup Amendments
From time to time, throughout the fiscal year, cleanup amendments to the original budget are
necessary due to program modifications, changes in estimated funding levels, new funding
opportunities and so forth. In the interest of clarity, program changes that require budget
amendments are routinely approved by City Council but the budget amendment step of the
process is saved for one or two comprehensive cleanup amendments per year.
Recommendation: That the City Council and Community Development Commission
approve:
1. Resolution No. 2010-14 appropriating $1,281,300 for various expenditures; and
2. Resolution No. CDC 2010-12 transferring $500,000 to the City Capital Projects Fun for
Street Maintenance Projects.
Del Mar Avenue Resurfacing Project, Phase 2 - Award of Contract
As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2009-10 Capital Improvement Program, the City Council
approved a program titled "Del Mar Avenue Resurfacing", which consists of asphalt concret
overlay, sidewalk repairs, traffic striping, signage installation, and appurtenances. The limits
of this project are from Garvey Avenue to Hellman Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve plans and specifications for this improvement project;
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Sully Miller Contracting
Company for the construction of the Del Mar Avenue Resurfacing Project in the amount
of $306,199.64; and
3. Establish an amount of up to $30,620 (10%) as contingencies to cover the cost of any
potential and additional unforeseen-construction work.
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G. City Street Sweeping Services -,Award Contract
At its February 23, 2010 meeting, the City Council approved specifications and authorized
staff to solicit proposals for street sweeping services. The services include street sweeping
of residential and commercial City. streets at least once weekly, Monday through Friday.
Regular street sweeping services are critical in ensuring that City streets are kept clean,
aesthetically pleasing and safe for both the motoring and pedestrian public. On March 16,
2010 the city received four (4) contractor proposals for completeness, understanding of
scope of work, methodology, experience and proposed cost.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Athens Services for street sweeping services at an annual cost of $167,910.08 for the
first three (3) years, with an annual option to renew for the following two (2) years. The new
contact would take effect on July 1, 2010.
10. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2010-11
On February 9, 2010, the City Council conducted a public hearing on the City's Five Year
Consolidated Plan covering the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2015 which includes
the FY 2010-11 Annual Action Plan. A Five Year Consolidation Plan as well as an Annual
Action Plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in
order for the City to receive federal funds under the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs. The Consolidated Plan is a
planning document for the jurisdiction, an application for federal funds under HUD's formula
grant programs, a strategy to be followed in carrying out HUD programs, and an actionplan
that provides a basis for assessing performance. The City's current Plan is set to expre on
June 30, 2010. The Annual Action Plan includes the proposed activities, resources and
expenditures for the CDBG and HOME Programs.
Recommendation: That the City Council review and finalize its CDBG and HOME funding
recommendations under the City's. Annual Action Plan for the Fiscal Year 2010-11.
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B. City Investment Policy Amendments
The City's Investment Policy (Policy) is reviewed annually to ensure that it best reflects
current investing conditions. As those conditions change, minor adjustments to the Policy
should be made to allow for the continuation of reasonable returns on investments while
maintaining the priority of safety first. With the continuing decline of yield in the Local
Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), as well as money market funds, the city needs to move its
surplus cash into more productive-investments; to do so requires minor amendments to the
investment policy. The proposed amendments will increase the potential for interest rate
fluctuation (up or down) but investments will remain secure and there is no risk of losing
invested principal. With this report adjustments to investment policies for certificates of
deposit (CD) and government-sponsored enterprises (agencies) are being recommended.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Investment Policy with the proposed
minor amendments.
C. Guidelines for the Display and Maintenance of Newsracks - Rosemead Municipal
Code Section 12.12
As part of the City Strategic Plan, 'staff was directed to develop revisions to the City's current
municipal code governing the placement and upkeep of newsracks in public right-of-way
areas. The updates included in this ordinance are intended to help ensure that newracks are
kept in good repair and maintained in an attractive condition. Further, this code helps to
ensure the appropriate placement_of newsracks to help maintain pedestrian safety and
accessibility on sidewalks.
Recommendation: That the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 893, amending Section
12.12 of the Rosemead Municipal Code regarding the installation and maintenance of
newsracks.
11. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL'
A. Mayor's Appointments for 2010-2011
Each Year, a listing of City Council Member appointments to a variety of regional and state
committees and boards is prepared and submitted by the Mayor.
To assist the Mayor, members of the City Council had the opportunity to complete the
"Mayor's Appointments for 2010-2011" form listing each individual's preference for the
particular committees and boards. As of April 8, 2010 the City Clerk's office received a
preference list from Mayor Pro' Tern Steven Ly and Council Member Margaret Clark.
Attached is the current listing of Mayor's Appointments and the preference list form Mayor
Pro Tern Steven Ly and Council Member Margaret Clark.
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Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Mayor's Appointments for 2010-2011.
B. Property Maintenance and Parkway Vegetation Policy
Property maintenance and weed abatement issues related to properties within the City are
currently governed by Sections 8.44 and 12.08 of the Rosemead Municipal Code. These
Code sections provide a tool for staff to work with and encourage property owners to
properly maintain their properties. The Council has requested that this item be placed on the
agenda for a review and general discussion regarding the current policies in place.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction regarding the current Municipal
Code policies.
C. . Downtown Rosemead Subcommittee
The City's Strategic Plan for 2010 and 2011 includes a directive to form a subcommittee with
representation from the City Council and the Planning Commission to work with staff on
drafting potential plans for downtown Rosemead along Valley Boulevard generally between
Rosemead Boulevard and Walnut Grove Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council appoint two members of the City Council to serve
on the Subcommittee with representatives of the Planning Commission and the Community
Development Department on the development of potential improvement plans for downtown
Rosemead.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The next joint Community Development Commission and City Council meeting is scheduled
to take place on April 27, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., respectively.
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