CC - Item 8A - Minutes 5-11-10Minutes of the
JOINT CITY COUNCIL
AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
May 11, 2010
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council and Community
order by Mayor Taylor at 6:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council C
Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner/Director Margaret Clark
INVOCATION: Commissioner/Director Polly Low
PRESENT: Mayor/Chairwoman Taylor, Mayor Pro T
Armenta, Council Member/Commissioner Clark, and
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City
Director of Finance Brisco, Director of Parks ar
Administrator Ramirez, Public Affairs Manager
Clerk Molleda i
PUBLIC
2. COMMISSION
A.
approve Consent
10 14
A\pt Resolution No.
amount of $120,912.81
ommission was called to
at 8838 East Valley
ouncil Member/Commissioner
issioner Low.
Development Director Wong,
;ott, Economic Development
Director Marcarello, and City
2010 -14 for payment of Commission
demand nos. 11260 through 11266.
made a motion, seconded by Commissioner/Council Member Low, to
resulted in:
Yes: Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly, Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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ITEM NO. Pik
3. Matters from Executive Director and Staff
A. Housing Development Corporation Review and Approval of Contract with City of
Rosemead for Implementation of Certain HOME Funded Programs
The City is required to commit its HOME funds for particular affordable housing activities
within 24 months after HUD's appropriation of the entitlement allocation. To comply with this
requirement, the City desires to contract with the Rosemead Housing Development
Corporation (RHDC) to administer certain HOME funded programs.
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors take
Approve a contract with the City of Ros
• Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation
• Mortgage Assistance
2. Authorize the President to
Corporation.
Economic Development Administrator
Commissioner/Director Low made a motion
approve as recommended. Vote resulted in:
Yes:
No:
The City
4.
Negotiating Parties - Agency
TH
to
at 6:08 p.m.
Member Armenta, to
PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (GOVERNMENT CODE
Executive Director
Community Development Director
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Ly,
)flowing actions:
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report.
Minutes of the
JOINT CITY COUNCIL
AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
May 11, 2010
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by
Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard,
FLAG SALUTE: Council/Commissioner Margaret Clark
INVOCATION: Council/Commissioner Polly Low
PRESENT: Mayor Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Ly, Council Member Armenta, Council
Member Low. <
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred,
Director of Finance Brisco, Director of P<
Administrator Ramirez, Deputy Public W(
5. PRESENTATIONS
Rosemead High
The coaches came up
6. PUBLIC COMMENI
Juan Nunez.'Expresse
being r'efunded money a
Taylor asked several qw
City Managerg ff Allred
7. PUBLIC HEARING!
A. Public I
the
and Council
Attorney Montes, Community Development Director Wong,
nd.Recreation Montgomery-Scott, Economic Development
)irecor Marcarello. and Citv Clerk Molleda
the plagers`and the City Council offered their congratulations.
his water bill, he read statement from the bill, concerned about not
x entire 3 month cycle, even if he terminates mid-period. Mayor
noted he would meet with Mr. Nunez and Mr. Fierro to provide clarification.
on the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
The City Council will consider review and approval of the City's Five Year Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing Choice covering the period July 1, 2010 through June 30,
2015. Localities seeking federal program funds are required to certify that they will engage in
fair housing planning; namely: (1) that they will conduct at the beginning of each five-year
cycle an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice; (2) that they will carry out actions to
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at 7:00 p.m. in the
California.
overcome the effects of identified impediments; and (3) that they will maintain records and
make available information and reports, including the analysis of impediments, to document
actions undertaken to eliminate identified impediments.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing and take public testimony on the Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing Choice covering the period July 1, 2010 through
June 30, 2015; and
2. Approve the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing,Choice and authorize the
submittal of the document to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Economic Development Administrator Michelle Ramirez
Mayor Taylor opened the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m.
closed the public comments and public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Ly- Suggested one amendment that wouli
Rosemead Asian community. Ms. Ramirez,affirmed that this
Mayor Taylor- Expressed some reservation
17.04.020, seems overly restrictive, and read
staff regarding the preparation.of anew defin
such change in definition.
1
City Manager Allred Noted that the
Zoning Code is reviewed. Mayor Tayloi Affirmed tthhafthe R1
City Manager Allred Affirmedt\t
legal'de\ion of "family."
Mayor TayloARequested classific
City Manager \A\Noted,the cla~
include the standard~legal~efinition
staff
for public comments. Seeing none, he
ese" to the description of the
be made.
that the definition of "family°, Section
I-wordin~He,requested clarification from
I,amendment of the zoning code to enact
of "family"would be addressed in the few months when the
is single-and,R2 is multiple family.
is out of date with current legal standards, including the new
for R-1 Zoning.
ssification would not change, the Code would merely be updated to
of "family."
Mrs. Ramirez - This change would only affect the definitions in the code, not the classifications for single and
multiple family units.
Council Member Low- Requested clarification that this has nothing to do with the definition of "family.
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Mayor Taylor- Expressed concerns regarding the definition of "bachelor' apartment, which is a minimally
sized room, however this notes it does not have a bedroom.
Mrs. Ramirez - Affirmed that the City cannot say that only one person can live in a bachelor apartment.
Mayor Taylor- Noted that a bachelor apartment is indicative of a small room area, and the City may run into
a problem of "overcrowding" of units. Bachelor means "one" individual and this may now mean that a family
can move into a small, bachelor-type unit.
Mrs. Ramirez - Noted the Federal law states that "2 people, plus 1," can,live even in a small unit.
Mayor Taylor- Expressed concerns that 3 people could be living ina m lla b\ for apartment, but it
doesn't require a bedroom. This would mean we start cramping people into a bachelor~unit.
Mrs. Ramirez - Affirmed that the City cannot
That would be against Federal law.
Mayor Taylor- Expressed concerns this would open the
whole family would come in to live there.
City Attorney Joseph Montes - Clarified that thi
the recommendation to bring the Zoning Code i
of family is out of line with the current state law.
There are codes that su
Mayor Taylor-
Mr. Montes - Clarified th
consistent with c rru`ents
Mayor/lor- S tt ea f
in a 10.x` 10ora10x12
Council Member Clark made
thoughts on the•state's legislal
lang
is is agg
law has
1 person can live in a bachelor apartment.
to rent the apartment, and a
iin the Zoning Code, and noted
v. The current Code's definition
e definition must be different.
atory.
"homeowner cannot do that."
nt says only 1 person, and it is not
limits.
state law doesn't have any common sense or rationale. "2 plus 1
owding condition.
to approve the item. She noted an anecdotal story about her
motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ly, to approve as recommended.
Council Member
Vote resulted in:
Yes: Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly, Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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Mayor Taylor- Requested information as to when Zoning Code will be coming for review. Ms. Ramirez
noted that this was the annual action plan and deals with how we are dealing with the impediments. City
Manager Allred noted the Zoning Code is coming to award of bid for selection of consultant who will help with
the Code update.
B. Extension of Interim Urgency Ordinance 877 to Prohibit the Approval of Applications
for Marijuana Dispensaries
On June 30, 2009, pursuant to Government Code section 65858, the Rosemead City Council
enacted Urgency Ordinance No. 877, which imposed a.moratorium on the approval of
applications for land use entitlements for medical marijuana,diispensaries for a period of 45
days. On August 11, 2009, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 879, which continued
the moratorium for an additional period of ten,(10), months, and fifteen (15) days. Ordinance
No. 879 is set to expire on June 25, 2010,/ /
During the one year moratorium period, .staff has begun-to compile and study the substantial
health and safety issues, as well as the inconsistencies between State law and'Federal law,
regarding the approval of and location of medical-marijuana dispensaries. This includes, but
is not limited to, a review of the Qualified Patients Association et al. v. City of Anaheim
lawsuit currently pending before; the,Cal fomia Court of Appeals, Fourth District. A decision
on the Qualified Patients Association et al.-v. City of Anaheim lawsuit had been anticipated
before the end of calendar year\2009, butwill now.not be,issued until after the effectiveness
of Ordinance Nos..- 877 and 879 has•expired /The.outcome of this lawsuit is expected to
resolvew whether-municipalities havve t e authority to prohibit dispensaries.
Recommendation: That the City Council, introduce and conduct the first reading (by title
only) ofa City Council Ordinance and adopt as an urgency measure pursuant to California
Government Code'Section 65858~(b)-Ordinance No. 895 entitled "An Interim Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Rosemeaecontinuing the provisions of Ordinance 877 and
Ordinance No. 879 for an additional period of the one (1) year to continue the moratorium on
medical marijuana\dispensaries in the City."
Sheri Bermeio reyiewed the staff report.
Mayor Taylor operied the Public I Hearing at 7:29 p.m. and called for public comments.
John Nunez - Requestedjokingly that the Council not approve this since he will have to "reclaim" his land,
and use the 40 acres for growing "weed."
Mayor Taylor closed the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Armenta, to approve as
recommended. Vote resulted in:
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Yes: Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly, Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
C. Extension of Urgency Ordinance No. 880 to Prohibit Approval of Applications for
Adult Businesses
On June 30, 2009, pursuant to Government Code section 6585 t8 he Rosemead City Council
enacted Urgency Ordinance No. 878, which imposed a. moratorium on the approval of
applications for land use entitlements for adult businesses fora period of 45 days. On
August 11, 2009, the City Council adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 880 to extend
Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 878 for a period often (10) months and fifteen (15) days.
Ordinance No. 880 is set to expire on June25„2010.
During the one year moratorium period, staff began to compile and study the substantial
health and safety issues involved in the approval of such,businesses. Since the adoption of
the City's current adult business ordinance (Ordinance'No. 753), there have been a number
of studies concerning the adverse secondary effects.of adult businesses in other Cities, as
well as legal decisions regarding,local.regulation that must be reviewed. This period of time
has not provided a sufficient amount of time.to fully address the effectiveness and adequacy
of Ordinance No. 753 and to complete an'Ordiinance to replace Ordinance No. 753.
City
only) of.,
Govemn
Ordinan(
Ordinan(
10,-201,1
Prin`pal Planner Sheri B
Mayor\ayloropened the
Juan Nune\Expresse(
the line of fire" know bett(
Mayor Taylor closed the I
Code Sectionl65858 (b)
the Citv,Council.of the (
staff report.
v
ntrodu and conduct the first reading (bv title
A as an urgency measure pursuant to California
lance No. 894 entitled "An Interim Urgency
,Rosemead, continuing the provisions of
I for an additional period of one (1) year to May
comments at 7:31 p.m.
that not acting tonight would open the door to prostitution and people "in
Hearing at 7: 32 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly- Requested clarification of the current issues and case law related to adult business
regulation.
Mrs. Bermejo - Stated that research is being conducted into the current Ordinances and that the official
Zoning map needs to be in place so that a comparison can be made with certain land uses.
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Mayor Pro Tem Ly- Stated that constitutionally, owners are protected in terms of operating as a business,
but that the City can restrict where they can go. He expressed concerns about distance from residential,
schools, and public facilities.
City Manager Allred - Affirmed that the City also institutes distance requirements from other like businesses,
so they don't cluster. However, the City does have to provide for a certain-number of business sites.
Mayor Pro Tem Ly- Questioned whether this is similar to the "RHNA" (Reggi nal,Housing Needs
Assessment) system. /
Mayor Taylor- Affirmed that whether the City "agrees or not" it leads"to protesting against sex offenders and
it has to start somewhere. , \
Mayor Pro Tem Ly- Noted that sex offenders were lip
residence. He lives close to a manufacturing area, and
develop. <
Mayor Taylor- Noted that on the 5pm news, there was a
classrooms, recording it on their cell phones and,then brm
moral issue is. \
Council Member Low made a motion, secondly
recommended. Vote resulted-in:--- .
Yes: Armenta, Clark,4Low, Ly, T
No: None I I
Absent:
ay house 2 doots.ddwn from his
that is where this type of,business may
it,students performing oral sex in
lout. They have no concept of what a
to approve as
on New Massage Establishments and Massage Service
The proposed'urgency ordinance would impose a 45-day moratorium on the issuance of any
permits, licenses, tax certificates, approvals, or entitlements for new massage
establishments'or new massage technicians as such terms are define in Rosemead
Mun cip~ ode Section 5.24.
Recommmend/at/ion: That the City Council adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 897, which is
subject to a 4/5ths City Council approval requirement.
City Attorney Joseph Montes provided a report that noted this would be a 45 day moratorium, followed by a
10 day report, which would ultimately result in a public hearing. He noted the state adopted certain massage
regulations, the state licenses from the massage board, and clarified that if the state issues the license, our
city will have less regulation on massage establishments. There was some legislation introduced to give
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power back to City, and we are hopeful it will pass. Staff is thinking about how to update our procedures, now
there is more restrictive pending legislation, and that staff is still drafting what the new Ordinance would look
like after the new laws are in place.
Mayor Taylor opened the public hearing and public comments at 7:38 p.m. Noting there were none, he closed
public comments and the public hearing.
Council Member Armenta made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Termy,t approve as
recommended. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly, Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
E. Increase Maximum Bingo Payout to,$\\ v
Don Bosco Technical Institute has approached the C ty equesting the consideration of
amending the City's existing'Municipal Code section.5.20.110 to increase the maximum
payout from $250 to $500.~Ttie State•maximum was ihcreased on September 30, 2008 and
the staff at Don Bosco believes`thatthey are.losing participants to surrounding communities
that currently allow the payouts,up to the $500 limit."v
Recommendation: That the City Council,introduce and,conduct the first reading (by title
only) ofArdinance 1\18~8961 authorizing the amendment to Section 2.20.110 of Rosemead
Municipal,Code.
City Manager Allred su\s\ •moGing.this item tom °t~ ~h, since it was actually noticed for that day.
Mayor T4y1 r~Noted,th- is w\ •fai Ir y common request for a larger "payout."
F. JOINT Public Hear\\the Consent to Use Community Development Funds for
F. JOINT
Capital Improvement Projects Pursuant to Health & Safety Code Sections
33445 and 336'79 ~
On March 9,-201 0; the City Council unanimously approved the project list component of the
Parks, Recreation and General Facilities Master Plan. Contained in the list are thirty-two
identified.projects within the City that are to be considered. There are ten projects that
require the use of Commission funds.
Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code Sections 33445 and 33679) requires that, if
redevelopment funds are to be used to pay for improvements which will be publicly owned,
both within and adjacent to the project area, the City Council and the Community
Development Commission must list and describe the improvements and the costs associated
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therewith, as well as make the following findings: a) that the proposed improvements are of
benefit to the Project Areas or the immediate neighborhood in which the projects are located;
b) that there are no other reasonable means of financing for the proposed projects available
to the community; c) that the projects will assist in the elimination of blighting conditions in
the Project Areas and are consistent with the adopted 5-year Implementation Plan.
Recommendation: It is recommended:
1. That the City Council and Community Deve
Resolution No. 2010-29 and CDC 2010-15
under Health and Safety Code Section 334
2. That the City Council and Commu
Resolutions No. 2010-30 and CD(
the existing 2006A Bond proceed:
equipment projects listed as priori
Assistant City Manager Matt Hawkesworth reviewed the
Mayor Taylor opened the public hearing
public comments and the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Ly - Exp
affirmed he supported the
Mayor Taylor- ExF
which Council unani
approve the long-tei
fin
financing costs, projects that i
the true"'costs. He also note
million fo up to $5 million. He
1 ~
to this item
rrimission adopt Joint
appropriate findings
10-16 appropriating
the three urgent pla,
ough3 in the report.
adopt
from
at 7:42 P: sing there were none, he closed
'to, er sod'fields at Rosemead Park. He
project
from the summary of the March 9, 2010, in
He affirmed the Council did unanimously
i projects, 10 of which tonight require use of
II, but noted that it was subject to the current
aed concerns regarding "open-ended" contracts, and stated that with
stimated at approximately $6 million could go up to $9 million. These are
xpansion of the Rosemead Community Center which could go from $2
that 6,6annot support these "unknown" conditions.
Mr. Taylor-furth6r,expressed concerns regarding the use of Commission funds to fund improvements
identified within the Ordinance itself and read from language which he found to be disturbing. In part, this
language read, "The Commission and Council understand the actual cost of public improvements could vary
from the cost estimates set.forth, however neither board find that such a variety, even if material, even if they
are substantial, would alter the findings set forth." He expressed concerns with the discrepancy of millions of
dollars and the open-ended contracts.
Council Member Low- Requested clarification regarding "open-ended" nature of contract, and when the
work would begin.
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City Manager/Executive Director Allred -Clarified information regarding engineer's estimate, the finance cost,
and the interest rate over 15 years. He gave an example regarding the replacement of equipment at
Klingerman. The Resolution requires full disclosure for use of the bond funds; however, a further action from
the Council would be required to actually award the bid to a particular contractor. This action is only to
request authorization to use $280,000 for projects one through three. For items four through ten, no money
will be spent without further action of the Council and Commission.
Mayor/Chair Taylor- Read from the Joint Council/Commission resolution and expressed concerns
regarding the "making of findings" related to redevelopment law and the benefit,to project areas one and two.
He noted it lists all of the projects again. He stated that on March 9, 2010, the'Council unanimously approved
the project list and expressed concern that if we unanimously approvethis'list tonight, we don't have the
twenty million in bond proceeds. He gave the example of the bond issue at the,p\ojects $9 million, that $2
million must be used to pay back the City, now we are down to $7 million. He is concerned about committing
to a $20 million dollar price. He is hesitant to be caught in a'"trap" if we unanimously approve this list and is
concerned about the language, "such a variance, even ifmatefial".
Council Member/Commissioner Armenta made a motion; seconded bpi Council
Member/Commissioner Low, to approve as recommended;Vote resulted in:
Yes: Armenta, Clark,
No: Taylor
Abstain: None
Absent: None--
8. CITY COUNCIL
A.
Meeting
Low requested the woid~will" to be removed. This was removed administratively by staff.
Claims and
0-28
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2010 - 28, for payment of City expenditures in the
amounfof $1,784,203.13 numbered 100817 through 100830 and 69527 and 69676,
inclusively.
H. Approval of Undertaking Agreement for Parcel Map No. 68129 - 3177 Rosemead Place
Parcel Map No. 68129 is being submitted for consideration and approval along with an
Undertaking Agreement to guarantee construction of public improvements subsequent to the
recordation of the parcel map.
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Recommendation: That the City Council approve Parcel Map No. 68129 and the
Undertaking Agreement.
Review and Approval of Contract with Rosemead Housing Development Corporation
for Implementation of Certain HOME funded Programs
The City is required to commit its HOME funds for particular affordable housing activities
within 24 months after HUD's appropriation of the entitlement. allocation. To comply with this
requirement, staff recommends that the City commit $1,003;055 of FY 2009-10 and FY
2010-11 HOME funds, plus unspent carried over funds,from prior FY's by contracting with
the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation (RHDC),to administer certain HOME
funded programs.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following
1. Approve a contract with the
implementation of:
Owner-Occupied Ri
Mortgage Assistant
2. Authorize the Mayor to eexxec
K. Probation Officer Contract Renew
The City curr" ently o t ar cts with the
Deputy Probation Officers (DPOs') f
DPOs'~work full-time with Rosemead
for minor-criminal offenses.-These.j
-performance.and'attendace-towan
/ rallows them to work(closely with the
progra
July 1,
That
Mayor Pro Tern Ly
Calendar with the
for the
and
of the City.
Los,Angeles County Probation Department for two
or juvenile prevention and intervention programs. These
d youth who have been identified as at-risk or arrested
uveniles may have problems ranging from school
dalis0heft and drug arrests. The DPOs' authority
juveniles and their families to implement a variety of
help correct their behavior. The Agreement shall be effective from
30, 2011 with a total cost of $134,000.
City Council approve the agreement with the Los Angeles
t and authorize the City Manager to sign any necessary
btion, seconded by Council Member Armenta, to approve Consent
of Item Nos. C, D, E, F, G, and J. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly, Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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C. Ordinance 889 - Second Reading: Approving Municipal Code Amendment 10.02,
adding the RCMUDO "Residential/Commercial Mixed-Use Development Overlay" Zone
and Chapter 17.74 to the City's Municipal Code to Establish Standards for that Zone
On April 27, 2010, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 889, which approved Municipal
Code amendment 10-02, adding the RCMUDO "Residential/Commercial Mixed-Used
Development Overlay" zone and Chapter 17.74 to the City's Municipal Code to establish
standards for that zone. Ordinance No. 889 is now before Council at the required second
reading for adoption.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt
Mayor Taylor- Noted that he pulled this item because he
Library are all in here as being mixed-use residential/comr
tell him why it is in there that way.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly- Stated that part of it was so the Cityc
the potential of mixed-use one day and that we may have to
abide by what the State requires the City to d`o:-,
Mayor Taylor- Expressed that the penalty for suc ne,
SCAG, who steers that. He noted several other-areas, Temr
hatched" for condominiums and commercial use~4,noted't
rise condominiums near Edi
stated another area which(h;
that the latest map was rece
Library with a design overlay
is residential commercial, mi
overlay zone'Sowething is
only information we are,g`etti
with right ~de/al and you cant
proposal is too ambiguous.
Mayor P\\ ,Ly made a
recommendeds.Vote result
from
existing'seriior citizei
d at 6:OOlpm., at the
at its second reading.
ns that the City'Hall; Bank of America, and
He requested if any~Council Member could
numbers, it may allow for
number of units. We have to
been assessed and that it is "put out" by
City Blvd~and ;Valley, areas that are "cross-
area "down on Garvey" which is more high-
ove, north,and south of Garvey. Further he
- an area close to almost two blocks. He noted
e, which shows City Hall, Bank of America, and
vhich states tfiis area must have "design overlay." Design overlay
otsure if it is-3 or,4 story. The opposite dash line is the design
City Hall'and.L brary - it has been on three overlay maps, and the
have to meet our "housing needs". We are saying, "You come up
,Mr. Taylor affirmed that he would have to vote "no" because the
seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Low, to approve as
n:
Low, Ly,
No: Taylor/
Abstain: Non(
Absent: None
Council Member Low- Noted that we are approving the mixture of the "design overlay"
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City Attorney Joseph Montes- Affirmed the actual Ordinance that will approve the issue which the Mayor is
concerned about is further along on tonight's agenda.
Council Member Low- Wanted to affirm that the audience knew what the Council voted for.
D. Ordinance 890 - Second Reading: Approving Municipal Code Amendment 10-03,
Adding the C-4 Regional Commercial Zone and Chapter 17.46 to the City's Municipal
Code to Establish Development Standards for that Zone
On April 27, 2010, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 890, which approved Municipal
Code Amendment 10-03, adding the C-4 Regional,commercial Zone and Chapter 17.46 to
the City's Municipal Code to establish Development Standards for,that zone. Ordinance No.
890 is now before Council at the required seond reading for adoption.\
Recommendation: That the City Council aloprdinanccee No. 890 at sits seconnd reading.
Mayor Taylor- read the title of the Ordinance for the record\d \H~e note:a that if the developers can meet the
requirements, these buildings can be 75 feet high and stated,therels/no other building that is 75 feet high.
City Attorney Montes - Clarified that all other properties along this part'of Garvey have height limitations of 75
feet. ~ V~~
Mayor Pro Tem Ly- Noted the difficulty of
a floor area ratio of .35.
Mayor Taylor- Proclaimedthat developers are notorious for these types of things. Requested whether
developers are entitled to get three exemptions from z'oning requirements.
Principal Planner Sheri Bermejo,7,Noted -that -with ~esideritial developments, a developer could get a waiver
of three development standards.
projects were at Garvey, Rosemead/Guess, and Del
Mrs. Bermejo Affirmed Mayor Taylor's assertion, however that residential was not permitted in the matter
before the Council in this matter' SB 18 would not be subject in this zone and that a hotel was a permitted
land use for this Zone~,S; 18 would not count toward a hotel development, it only applies to residential
condominium units.
Mayor Taylor- Inquired what would happen if a developer came in for a 7 story hotel on Walnut Grove or
Garvey?
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Mrs. Bermejo -Affrmed the developer would have a variable height restriction and set-back requirements
due to residential adjacency issues. They also have a Floor Area Ratio requirement. Staff gave the example
that if the buildings were to be higher, it would have to move closer to Garvey and that the variable height
requirement has been successful in limiting heights throughout the City.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly- Requested information regarding the Wal-Mart/Target height requirements.
Mrs. Bermejo - Noted Wal-Mart was impacted by the variable height req
Mayor Taylor- Estimated it was somewhere in the 45 foot range.
Mrs. Bermejo - Noted that all projects require review by the
the Council for final approval. Staff would then give recomn
their proximity to residential zones.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly made a motion, seconded by
as recommended. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Armenta, Clark,
No: Taylor
Abstain: None
Absent: None
;ommission'and have to come before
and appropriate "buffers" to mitigate
approve
E. Ordinance 891.= Second Read ing:'Approving Zone•Change 10.02, Amending a Portion
of the Cityof Rosemea, &s Zoning,Map to achieve Consistency with the City General
On April 27, 2010; the City Council'introducdd Ordinance No. 891, which approved Zone
ffhange 10-02, amending a portiomof.the'City of Rosemead Zoning Map to achieve
consist ncy wit~the C ty General Plan. Ordinance No. 891 is now before Council at the
required'sec~~ond reading,for adoption.
Recommend t\n: T\theorCity Council adopt Ordinance No. 891 at its second reading.
Mayor Taylor=.Read the title of the Ordinance and noted that this matter could involve future potential for
condominiums with,"heaven,knows" what to put below it.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly made 'a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Low, to approve as
recommended. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly,
No: Taylor
Abstain: None
Absent: None
F. Ordinance 892 - Second Reading: Amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rosemead
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Municipal Code by the Addition of a New Chapter 17.82 (Wireless Telecommunications
Facilities)
On April 27, 2010, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 892, which approved
amending Title 17 of the Rosemead Municipal Code by the addition of a new Chapter 17.82,
which establishes development and approval standards for Wireless Telecommunications
Facilities, devices, structures and equipment used for wireless transmission within the City of
Rosemead. Ordinance No. 892 is now before Council at the required second reading for
adoption.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordiriance,No`892 at its second reading.
Linda Paul - representing T-Mobile - Noted she was a "late-comer-'to this issue and identified three issues
of major concern: 1) requirement with providing the application a structural engineering report - this is
unnecessary and burdensome, 2) requirement of providing a.map that shows all telecom.structures existing
and proposed within 1 mile radius. She noted that carries may have too,far to go in meeting "coverage gap,"
and 3) the language regarding the "de minimus" requirement is confusing
Council Member Clark- Questioned why they have to providd,theirown map.
Community Development Director Stan Wong Affil em dd that the y\ maps and can provide that
information to the applicant. \ y
Ms. Paul - Affirmed that they wo lu not object to thitem if th rovided by the City, she noted that
some Cities do not provide/ that inform ~ ~ \toa Council Member Low-,Re\ ted postponement later meeting to have chance to review newly
presented information. y
City Attorney Montes Affirmed that changes to the Ordinance could be made tonight, however it would have
to be-reintroduced for first readinq.\
Council'MemberArmenta - Affirmed with•Ms. Paul that if City provides the map, then she would be fine with
everything els\\
Ms. Paul - Yes, and also> the, aiv r eof the requirement for the structural report from licensed engineer with
application.
Mr. Wong -Affirmed that there would be no problem with waiving that particular requirement. The structural
analysis can be required before issuing permits.
Mayor Taylor- Requested that the calculation be done prior to the issuance of permits.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly- Requested whether the waiver can be done at the staff level.
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City Attorney Moutes - Preferred that the Ordinance be changed tonight and reintroduced for first reading. He
suggested the striking of the "structural" language and noted that it is a better idea for individuals to submit
the coverage map, even if they are obtaining it from the City, so that the Planning Commission has everything
with the application. He does not recommend changing the "de minimus" language.
City Manager Allred - The structural language can be struck out completely.
Ms. Paul - Affirmed that as long as the "de minimus" language could be explained to everyone, then there is
no objection on her part. f
Mayor Pro Tern Ly- I make a motion to approve the Ordinance, with,the amendment of striking item number
4, renumbering the remainder, and introduce upon first reading/
Mayor Taylor- Inquired as to when the report would becoming in.
Ms. Paul -Affirmed that the map would be provided along with the plan,check requirements„p>Nor to the
issuance of the building permit. t
City Manager Allred-This Ordinance will be brought back ne' me6ting for second reading and adoption.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly made a motion, seconded'by'Council.Member'Low; to approve as recommended,
with the exception of striking in its entirely, Ordinan°ce item°no. 4 an`d.providing renumbering of the
remainder of the text. Vote resulted.in: lV
Yes: Armnta, Clark, , Ly, Taylor
No: None, i 1
Abstain: None
Absent: None\/
,G. ,,12009.2010 Ann al Slurry Seal Project- Authorization to Solicit Bids
As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Improvement Program, the City Council
approved a program entitled, "Targeted Public Works Projects", which consists of public
improvements to tte City's local streets and public right-of-way areas. This project will help
extend the life of local streets and improve community aesthetics. This project is funded
through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program which requires that
funds,be spenYon specific project types and in specific target areas.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids to
complete the improvement project.
Mayor Pro Tern ly- Took it upon himself to take several pictures of the status of several Rosemead
residential streets including Newmark, Del Mar. Many of these streets are in disrepair and it denotes the
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starting of potential blight. Feels that broken streets are the start of broken homes and invites a bad element
and gangs in to the City. The area near Marshall and Earle is sinking in. Del Mar along Bartlett, there is a lot
of damage. At the May 4th Special Meeting, we discussed fixing up the streets with the City Manager as part
of the strategic plan. Talked about fixing up 10 streets and then doing 10 more, don't know if these particular
streets are on the list.
Mayor Taylor- None of these streets is in this year's program. Newmark and Del Mar are in the third year of
the program.
Deputy Public Works Director Chris Marcarello - Newmark and
Council Member Clark- Questioned whether the light green
Mr. Marcarello - Affirmed that last year's program is in
Mayor Taylor- Inquired as to the program color for
Mr. Marcarello - Affirmed the green is for the last part of 200!
City's pavement management system is funded•th`ugh Gas
the streets and noted that slurry sealing is more;of an aesthe
for residential resurfacing programs which include more aggr
Mayor Taylor- Inquired if th
Mr. Marcarello -
Mayor Taylor- Noted ft
noted that on Bartlett, the
surface. ,
Mr. Marcarello -
Mayor Pro Tem,Ly- Noted
10 and 60 freewa\\ is c
communities.
Mayor Taylor- We
terrible.
year's program.
this year is in green
next year will go to light yellow. The
)p C funds. The system rates all of
Proposition 18 funds will be used
ding and overlay."
was plain, clear black asphalt. He further
fering - the structure is cracking below the
on the design and will come to Council at the next meeting with a
and tear" on Garvey and Hellman due to their use as arterials for the
about the effect the disrepair of streets will have on residential
that our streets are maintained. The streets in some adjoining cities are
Council MemberArmenta - The streets north of Garvey on Del Mar were slurried in 2008-2009 and they
still have potholes.
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Mr. Marcarello - The current map is somewhat misleading - it should read that slurry seal is for residential
only. We are going to start construction on Garvey to Del Mar in three weeks.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly made a motion, seconded by Council MemberlCommissioner Low, to approve as
recommended, with the exception of striking in its entirely, Ordinance item no. 4 and providing
renumbering of the remainder of the text. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly, Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
J. School Resource Officer Program Funding
The City currently contracts with the Los' ngeles County Sheriff's Department for a Special
Assignment Deputy that is assigned to.Rosemead High,School as a School.Resource Officer
(SRO). The El Monte Union High School.District currently'shares half the cost of the SRO
with the City, therefore, the agreement must be renewed' by both the City and School District.
Recommendation: That the City,
High School District for assistano
Council Member Low- Requested conflrmati`J
that the City is paying 500/'o,and the High~S\chool is
Mayor Taylor- Stated they paying on monthl,
Assistant City Manager r
Resource Officer and the
Mayor Pro'Tem Ly - Exj
that the Council had race
commended'the Sheriffs
9. MATTERS•FROM CITY
A.
with the El Monte Union
equally by the High School,
City is paying half of the cost of the School
S;\\ paying ttie other half.
d support,for the continuation of the School Resource Officer program and
'ports of the recent intervention efforts by the Officer at the High School. He
tment for their professional service.
& STAFF
of Aquatic Facilities at Rosemead and Garvey Parks
At its regular meeting on February 23, the City Council authorized Aquatic Design Group to
develop schematic designs for the complete renovation of Garvey and Rosemead Pools. The
drawings are the first step toward a detailed and three-dimensional view of the projects
which better enable the City to determine a realistic project scope and cost estimate.
Schematic designs have been completed. Representatives from Aquatics Design Group,
along with staff, will provide City Council with a presentation of the completed drawings. With
completion of schematic designs, the project is ready to proceed with the full design and
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construction specifications phase.
Recommendation:
That the City Council/Commission authorize the City Mariager/Executive Director to
enter into a professional services agreement with Aquatic Design Group in the amount of
$522,450 ($350,041.50 from existing 2006A Bond proceeds and $172,408.50 from funds
that will be available through the Redevelopment Agency,s repayment of a City loan) to
complete design development, construction documents and,permit drawings, and to
perform construction observation for the renovation,of aquatics facilities at Rosemead
and Garvey Pools; and
2. That the City Council and Community
2010-31 and CDC No. 2010-17 appro
proceeds.
Parks and Recreation Director David Montgomery-Scott ` Prov
completion of the schematic designs approved by Council afth,
Rosemead and Garvey aquatics centers. These-were done to f
scope and estimation of costs. There were'several hanges to
1) Park restrooms on southeast corner
2) Office restroom on interior to serve s
3) Garvey - addition of concession and
shade structures on'~eck surfaces.
Mr. Montgomery-S
Presentation on the
Council
Scott,F.arrell - Introduced
32 years; designed over,
provided a detailed visual
pool, 14 competitie.lane:
heaters, pumps, pool stor
Council Member
increased number of
uced the consultant, Scott Farrell, who proceeded with a PowerPoint
facilities. He began with the`presentation of the Rosemead aquatics center,
a typog-raphical'error in the plans for Garvey - it should the
t the correction will be made.
principal architect for the firm, which has been in business for over
facilities throughout the world, including the UCLA facility. He
of the Rosemead aquatics center which will include a 40 x 25 meter
;r polo, cross course diving boards, and the proposals for filters,
trical service.
uired about the amount of overall "shallow" space.
Mr. Farrell - The existing two pools have a combined total of 7700 square feet shallow space and the new
pool will have 3700 square feet of shallow, which is considerable less space.
Council Member Clark- Inquired as to the depth that would be considerably shallow for a child.
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iment Commission adopt Resolutions No.
$350,041.50 from the existing 2006A Bond
report regarding the
23, 2010 meeting for the
mine a more accurate project
plans including:
Mr. Farrell - Affirmed that 3.6 feet is about the highest "shallow" depth for a child.
Mayor Taylor- Inquired as to how much of the pool will have that depth.
Mr. Farrell - Noted that the "entering" of the pool is about 2 feet and in between markers would be teaching
stations of about 15 feet, running along the stairs. Upon staffs recommended, he conducted a study that
looked at expanding the pool out in three directions to accommodate a little bit more "teachable" space. This
would add stairs on all 3 or 2 sides and that there were lots of different things thafcould be done, such as
bringing in peninsulas, to segregate out the teaching area. He passed
bathhouse is designed to accommodate 744 occupants. The 2nd page
more what the new pool could be moved to do - it would have a 30 me
the optimum playing field. By pushing it out, you can have an addition;
the shallow to deep parts of the pool and allow the lifeguards and swin
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Clark, Mr. Farell,hotec
feet of pool space. %
Council Member Clark - further noted that by increasini
pool, thereby decreasing the filtration and cost to operate
Mr. Farrell - It would be approximately $94
the pool with 50 X 75 feet of shallow area.
go down to 12 lanes, however, he recomn
from one pool to another.
Council Member LOW7'lnquired as
Mr. Farrell - Noted that
the pools, you would at
am. The entire pool, plus
ration demonstrates a little
water polo course, which is
water that would connect
ring officials to•move back and forth.
that you could•get up to 3750 square
pace, you decreas\ v fume of the
allons of water in the pool).
the shallow volume of the pool and would leave
Id.be added,to leave 20 feet of pool width - could
at kfeet to haveagood connection of structure
have to be added in.
if the purpose is to segregate the two areas of
Des and floats to meet the Code. You also need
s to decide whether they could go beyond the
ropes
Low-Affirmed that
would have to exist and that the rope would be the
dividing
Mr. Farrell - Nbted'that the peninsulas would allow for the east and west to be shallow, however you have to
make the transition so\mehow, andthat it requires 1 foot of vertical space for every 10 feet of horizontal
space. The peninsulas w\ ouul jcome in with the stairs on the east and west sides.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly- Requested whether the addition of peninsulas would require the elimination of a lane
and why staff recommended 14 lanes.
Mr. Montgomery-Scott - Stated that you could have two swim teams practicing at the same time and that you
need 10 lanes for competition.
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Mr. Farrell - Affirmed that you can have multiple uses, all at the same time, and that the new pool was
designed for maximum efficiency of use.
Council Member Low- Reminded that we need to be mindful of residents and kids that want to swim
recreationally.
Mr. Farrell - Those matters will be taken care of when the pool is programmed for recreation and competitive
uses. It is up to staff to program appropriately. The consultant's goal is to provide for maximum use of the
pool and the illustration is to how to get more shallow usable space. 17
Council Member Low- Inquired as to how much seating would be
Mr. Farrell - The seating is set for up to 400, which would accommodate the
water polo meets.
Council Member Armenta - Stated that there will be 'appropriate time
competitive practice. In the past the pools were programmed'for such
City Manager Allred - Affirmed that staff would work on the
Mr. Farrell - Noted that the High School level'(
will draw neighboring high schools for use and
and there
swimming and
and
problem.
competition. The lane design
Mayor Taylor- Expressed-concerns.that the City is Iosing,a community-pool and would lose control over
programming because the pool will be programmed'out for high school use. Concerned about the potential
logistics problem of programming the pool.) \
Council Member Low- Inquired aboubthe springboardswfo(the high school and who uses 3 meter
Mr. Farrell - Affirmedthafhigh school competition does not dive 3 meter, only 1 meter. Club swimming and
NCAA swimming (college),use,,1 an`d,3 meter springboards.
CouncilVemberArmenta- Noted that recreational swimming is seasonal and open during the summer.
She attended Rosemead High School and that swimming was offered for P.E., however there are set dates
and times for recreational use. ) I
Mr. Farrell -Affirmed,that•water"polo is primarily during the winter months when recreational swimming is not
available.
Council Member Clark- Inquired whether we currently have 1710 square feet of shallow, but have the
ability to increase up to 3750.
Mr. Farrell - Affirmed that the new design has 2040 square feet of shallow space, where currently you have
7700 square feet.
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Council Member Clark- Expressed concern about reducing the amount of shallow space in the pools.
Doesn't know what the percentage reduction is, however, she is leaning toward not decreasing the shallow
part of the pool.
Council Member Low- Requested to reduce the amount of lanes to 12 so that the remaining area could be
used for shallow-based recreation.
Mr. Farrell - Affirmed that the lanes could be reduced to 12 to increase shallow"space, however, the "trade
off"would be the loss of the 30 meter floating water polo course. There are "optimum" and "acceptable"
levels of courses. The optimum would be a 30 x 20 course and acceptable would be a 25 x 25 course.
Council Member Low- Inquired if you could still have multiple ses, ith the r\ction of the 2 lanes.
Mr. Farrell - Affirmed that the City could eliminate 2 lanes an`d gc ith more shallow space, however, you
would eliminate the optimum water polo course. '
Mr. Montgomery-Scott- Stated that a 25 meter pool is for high\school'and~club, and a 30 meter pool is for
college. If you took away two lanes, you would only have a pool'that accommodates high school competition,
not college level.
Council Member Low- Stated that she is only concerned that the pool would be big enough for high school
competitive use. \
\t\//~
Mayor Pro Tem Ly- Stated that kids like`to use pool'to cool off' and they would enjoy more use out of the
water slides and splash play; rather than just the pool. He doesn't think that the shallow part of the new
Rosemead pool will really,be used by youth'for recreational purposes, the "fun" will happen at Garvey. The
shallow area at Rosemead should be.geared.more towarv sons and instructional purposes.
Council MembW_Armenta - Inquired as to the survey.conducted on the Garvey school district students and
whether the majorit 'of,them would,rather have the slides and water play area.
Mr. Montgomery-Scott - Noted the results of.the survey (about 600- 700 students) and that there was only
about a difference of 75 students who would prefer the splash play and slides.
Council Member Clark- Expressed concerns regarding the "north vs. south" problem, and that the proposal
for the Rosemead'pool•is not-family-oriented. There is a perception problem that the Rosemead pool will only
be for high school and.collegestudents.
Mayor Pro Tem Ly- Noted his agreement with Council Member Clark and that is an issue that needs to be
addressed. He attended the open house on May 4th and the presentation on May 5th and mentioned that
parents with children will typically go to Garvey pool.
Mr. Farrell - Stated that decreasing the pool by a little bit does not really make a huge difference in terms of
efficiency savings, and that pools work off water surface area and overall volume.
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Mayor Taylor- Expressed concerns that the City will lose the community family-oriented pool in favor of
competitive college-level participants. He mentioned that many take the Garvey pool for granted and inquired
as to the capacity of the proposed Garvey pool.
Mr. Farrell - Affirmed that there is a capacity of 78 in the wet play area, 75 in instructional areas, and the
slides can accommodate 330 riders per hour. Overall, the pool would have a capacity of about 206.
Mayor Taylor- Inquired as to the total capacity of the Rosemead pool.
Scott Farrell - Stated that the capacity of the Rosemead pool is 492.
Mayor Taylor- Inquired as to the current capacity of the
Mr. Farrell - Stated that the capacity is currently 584.
Mayor Taylor- Stated that if you cut down capacity tc
what it is now. He noted that there can still be several
about the new proposed maximum capacity.
are basically cutting the capacity in half of
idividuals•at Garvey pool and'is` concerned
Council Member Clark- Inquired as to
Mr. Farrell - Noted that the instructional pool
Mayor Taylor- Inquired
Mr. Farrell - Noted that the Citv staff is
pool.
is'roudhly 5 classes of 15.
the recreational fun time?
programming the pool.
Mayor Pro Tem Ly- Stated that given.the options; imhis'opinion nine times out of 10, the kids are going to
use the slides and-play-paid and not.just jump into the•pool. He affirmed that Council Member Clark brought
up the issue regarding.Rosemead, h6,felt that Rosemead will really be used for lessons, Mommy and me,
parent and,me, and those-typeof uses The real recreational programming will happen at Garvey and he
feels the`City accomplished'that'with the.current proposed design.
Mr. Farrell `Stated that the proposed Garvey design is a great facility for families.
Council MembeeArme\a --inquired as to the participation numbers and impact effects of the Fontana
facility.
Mr. Montgomery-Scoff - Stated that the Fontana facility is really a combination of the proposed Rosemead
and Garvey designs, they do get a high level of participation, and they have the advantage of having a large
pool which is adjacent to the smaller pool. He noted that they have a high level of participation, but are not
near capacity.
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Mr. Farrell - Noted that in his experience, on a hot summer day, there are typically 20 people in the
competitive side of the pool, and the rest are on the slides and wet play.
Council Member Low- Inquired whether her Council colleagues were in favor of expanding the shallow
space at Rosemead pool.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly- Proposed to continue this item to the next meeting in order to receive community
feedback.
Council Member Clark- Agreed with deferring the discussion to the next meeting and inquired as to how
staff advertised the community meetings held on the proposed pools
Mr. Montgomery-Scott - Noted that information was provided in Rosemead Resources, the website, flyers to
all schools and the high school, e-blasts, signs posted at Garvey community center, Rosemead Park and
Garvey Park, and informational boards at the high schoo/and/ad ult school. There was also a.front-page
article in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune.
Council MemberArmenta - Inquired if men and women's
be reversed.
Mr. Farrell - Noted that reversing the restrooms would not be a prdblem, He further went on to present the
proposed Garvey pool and mentioned the direlstate ofthe current bathhouse. He mentioned the 1535
square feet of proposed wet play and the height~of,the slides. Slides would be bounded by "heavy planting"
in order to protect the adjoining-residential area. In addition,,there.is a proposed color palette that would
"blend in" with the existing ndighborhood~and givea residential character'fo the shade structures. The wet
play would be on the left; the center would be for instructional use, and the water slides would be located on
the right. The water slideswould empty)into "shut down lanes."
Council Member Low- Expressed concerns,that children,would run from the wet play to the slide area, if
the pool wasiocate`d between them.
Mr. Farrell = Noted that there are planned elements, such as seat benches, which would prohibit that.
Mayor Taylor, Affirmed Council Member Low's point, that kids want to run back and forth between areas.
Mr. Farrell - Stated•that the pool can be moved to the end, or the wet play to the middle, however, in his
experience, the way they are presented is the optimal location so that staff and lifeguards can have a
"straight shot out" in the event.of a water safety emergency.
Mayor Taylor- Expressed,concerns about the community thinking that they were short changed in ending
up with a 30 x 50 foot pool. This will be in place for the next 50 or 60 years and was concerned that this size
would just be too small for the community.
Council Member Clark- Affirmed that she was referring to the Rosemead pool.
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Mayor Taylor- Expressed concern that the Rosemead pool would be the "cream of the crop" and that the
Garvey pool would only be the size of the Council Chamber.
Council Member Clark- Expressed concerns that people in the north are going to think that the Rosemead
pool is only for competition and that there is no "fun" element.
Mayor Taylor- Noted that the community will have to travel an extra two miles and that he is talking about
general public use.
Mayor Pro Tem Ly- Stated that this is a "grass is always greener" situ ationno matter what you build, north
or south, the other side is always going to feel like they are getting the e shorter \the stick. In the end,
the products are both going to be great facilities. ~
Mayor Taylor- Inquired if any of the Council want to
increasing the shallow space at Rosemead pool
Council Member Clark- Inquired as to the use of
Mr. Farrell - Noted the facilities will be bL
efficiency has greatly increased with new
Council Member Clark- Inquired about the
the last
of the schematics'to consider the
ie new facilities.
:nt standards possible and that
to the projects.
Mr. Farrell - Stated the project could,not be constructed due to current,LEEDs standards without spending an
extraordinary amount of,money, however, some of the planning building standards will provide the City with 4
LEEDS points. The standards board is working on a landscape LEED, which the City could then qualify for.
Mayor Taylor- Inquired about,the-sp/ecifcs of the-solar system.
Mr. Farrell -Noted that there would be 2 panels per square foot and in summer and transitional months, it is
likely,that,the heater would,never need tobe turned on. There will be an approximate 4 to 5 year "payback"
on that and there is a 15 - 20,year guarantee on the panels, depending on the particular manufacturer.
Brian Lewin Inquired as to whether the solar panels will be heat generation or electrical generation. He
also noted he did not review the updated proposals. As a result of speaking with one gentleman and doing
research, he expressed support to expand the shallow area at the proposed Rosemead pool and removing at
least 2 of the competitive lanWHe feels this would still allow for training and also suggested that the shallow
end be divided into horizontal quarters, and put something in there to create partition in quarter or half points
to allow for an area for parents with small children who just want to sit in pool. This would be to discourage
larger kids from interfering with the parents and smaller children. He also mentioned installing an "anchor" so
that a portion of the pool could be closed off to "playing" in order to encourage quiet family use. In terms of
the pool becoming a victim of its own success, staff could be directed to limit hours or establish certain hours
that were available for competition and outside use. Council would listen to the residents on this issue and
act accordingly. This seems to be a very good project and is looking forward to seeing the pools completed.
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Mayor Pro Tern Ly- Suggested continuing this item to the May 25th meeting so that community input could
be received.
Mayor Taylor- Stated that this item would return to the Council in two weeks.
10. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tem Ly- Thanked code enforcement and Public Works staff for theit work in removing graffiti
throughout the City and noted that he does now see an increase of graffitiorily iin'the public rights of ways,
sidewalks and curbs. Encourage staff to continue to patrol the public right of way areas. He thanked Council
Member Armenta regarding informing staff about the Edison parcel on Dorothy, there appears to be a
large amount of "dumping." He visited that site and noted Edison~was.mowng debris in and out, and that they
were not subject to the same criteria like Wal-Mart was, where,they%were required to mitigate dust and
potential construction damage to cars and residents. He expressed that the debris couldamaging to the
children near Willard School.
Council MemberArmenta - Noted that she passes this site regularly du to her work at Willard School, and
notices different trucks in and out of the site, as well as piles of rock~cdming out in to the street.
Council Member Clark- Inquired if staff
conducted.
Council Member Armenta - State(
Mayor Taylor- Directed sttaff`to coi
Mayor Pro Tem Ly- Inquitecl as to
Mr. Montgomery-SS6oott-Ste tated that
Counc 1 ember low~essed
Gabriel Water District are doing alpi
Walnut Grove, it is not as bumpy as
all over the street.
City Manager AA lred- Noted,that he
Edison
arvey
the source,of the rock piles and work being
Codes for construction.
be up and operational.
at the end of the month.
about site at Walnut Grove and Garvey where Upper San
contacted a Board member and they were able to repave on
wever, they did not wait long enough and there are tire marks
is working with the Water District to determine what can be done.
Council Member Low "\Inquired as to why they were able to work on the project for so long.
City Manager Allred - Stated that the contractor had permitting problems due to work near the water
channels. He mentioned it was a good project and there are many benefits (such as recycled water for golf
course, street medians). He noted that the contractor's work was substandard and that the contractor will be
trying to mitigate the problem.
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Council Member Low- Stated that the City needs to be in touch with contractors to ensure how they
schedule their work progress in order to inform residents.
Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting, however, it was noted that he had missed a public speaker's card.
The public speaker made her comments.
Dolly Leong - Read from a prepared statement and gave her address as P.O.6939 Rosemead, CA. She
referred to letters dated March 18th and May 5th (to the Council) and inquired as to whether the Council
received her correspondence. She asserted her contention that a City inspector7James Donovan, cited her
property based upon allegations made by her tenants, whom she believed were trying to obtain free rent. She
expressed concerns that her private address and contact information. was, revealed to the tenants and she
was exposed to their violent nature. She mentioned a moisture problem on the•pioperty that should be
investigated. Ms. Leong alleged that the City failed to provide proper protection in a code enforcement case.
These tenants are cheating both the government and the property` owner, that they steal water and lock water
taps, throw eggs at property and drink alcohol openly in,public' She also noted they leave their trash out
where it can attract vermin. She requested certain Citydocuments including the contract with Willdan
Associates, as well as information related to building officials and inspectors, and their compensation. She
made several requests including: 1) a city study for cost and'budgets, 2) information on the City's practice of
destroying certain documents, and 3) the reason,the City does not have the tentative tract map she
requested, 4) information related to the City's policy`of•not requiringAhe~property owner to be on site when
their property is inspected, 5) the City's interference with eviction process, ) information related to other
property owners subject to triple charges, 7) City`interference with ev ction.processes makes owners
unpopular in the neighborhood•and noted the City should -protect pro~pe
owners and 9) what measures the
rty
City is taking to ensure this,will not happen again.
Mayor Taylor- Noted'thafthere was too much information expressed tonight and not enough documentation
for him to offer any input.,\
Dolly Leong' Inquifed-if the Council-had received'the.May 5th correspondence.
- Noted tliat an•item needs to be placed on the agenda for Council consideration and that they
Dolly Leong Requested to have the City Clerk certify that she submitted a letter with 10 attachments, which
was dated stamped•May 6, 201.0.
Council Member Low,-•Inquired as to the crux of the problem.
Dolly Leong - Responded that her tenants had been trying to get free rent from the beginning, they used the
City and Los Angeles County inspectors in order to file false claims against her in order to avoid paying rent
and getting evicted. She noted she gave them a $200 reduction in rent since the property had previously
been vacant for 11 months. She mentioned that she had complied with all Code requests and had spoke
with Council Members Armenta and Ly in October. There was a graffiti removal issue that was resolved in
December 2009. She inquired as to why she was not informed that a code inspector was to visit the
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property, so that she would have been able to explain certain matters about the property when he made the
inspection.
Mayor Pro Tem Ly- Noted that there was no back up documentation and since this item was not on the
agenda, he personally did not think further discussion on the matter was appropriate.
Mayor Taylor- Stated that the document submitted with the public comment is
more could be done at this time. /
Dolly Leong - Requested that the item be placed on a future agenda
City Attorney Montes - Stated that if this is an open or pending
in the Council's jurisdiction to discuss the matter. If it is a comp
the City Manager can handle that as appropriate. Further, if,it is
can process it as such. /
Dolly Leong - Stated her regrets that the Council did not
Enforcement staff was aware of the pending eviction and
MayorTaylor - Advised Ms. Leong that
response.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at
City Council meeting is scheduled to to
ATTEST
Gloria Molleda
City Clerk
p.m.
ce on
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her
ainst a Cit
is records
a letter' and that nothing
then it would not be
or or vendor, then
:hen the City Clerk
and alleded that Code
her property with violations.
to ass~em~ble'the facts of the matter before issuing a
joint Community Development Commission and
2010 at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., respectively.
Gary Taylor
Mayor