CC - Item 8A - Minutes 10-26-10Minutes of the
Community Development Commission,
and
City Council
Regular Meeting
October 26, 2010
1 .
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Community Commission and City Council was called to
order by Mayor Taylor at 6:01 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner /Council Member Clark
INVOCATION: Commissioner /Council Member Low
PRESENT: Chair/ Mayor Taylor, Vice - Chair/ Mayor Pro Tem
Clark and Low
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, Agency Attorney Murphy,
Director of Finance Brisco, Director of Parks and Recreation Montgi
Manager Ramirez, Public Works Director Marcarello and City Clerk
Development Director Wong,
Economic Development
1. ORDINANCES READ BY TITLE ONLY
State law requires tl
action; however, by
ordinances by)itleic
Recommendation:
agenda by title'only,
No action,was taken; fh e`t
agenda.
be read'in;fdll prior to
isly adopted, the City
Council /Agency Board taking
can be instructed to read all
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS F
3. COMMISSION /CORP.O
A. Claims nc
to read all.ordinances which appear on this
the Commission /City Council for approval on the
AUDIENCE - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Demands
Resolution No. 2010 — 35
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2010 — 35, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 — 35 FOR PAYMENT OF COMMISSION EXPENDITURES IN THE
AMOUNT OF $175,676.76 DEMAND NOS. 10092 THROUGH 10093 AND DEMAND NOS.
11369 THROUGH 11375.
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Comm issionerlCouncil Member Polly Low made a motion, seconded by Comm issionerlCouncil
Member Sandra Armenta, to approve the Commission Consent Calendar. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly, Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
The Commission recessed to Closed Session at 6;04 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing
54956.9):
1. Evanston Insurance v. Rehab Financial {City of Rosemead et al.
2. Chao v. City of Rosemead i���
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The regular meeting of the Rosemead City CouncilVas called`to, order by Mayor Taylor at 7:01 p.m. in the
Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Iley Boulevard; Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Comm issione C u c Member Clark ,
INVOCATION: Commissioner /Council Member Low
PRESENT: Mayo Taylor, Mayor P,ro Te Ly, CounQwMembers Armenta, Clark and Low
STAFF,,PRESENT City Manager A I edy, gency Attorney Murphy, Community Development Director Wong,
Director oOinance Brisco, Directo` r of Parks and Recreation Montgomery- Scott, Economic Development
Manager Ramirez, Public Work&Director Marcarello, and City Clerk Molleda
Agency Attorney Murphy reported that the City Council directed Burke, Williams, and Sorenson to initiate
defense regarding Evanston Insurance v. Rehab Financial /City of Rosemead. No reportable action on the
Chao v. City of RosemeQ matter.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Holly Knapp — invited City Council and the community to a breakfast event on November 6th hosted by
People for People. Ms. Knapp also spoke about the success of "Adopt -a- Family" program.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly stated he participated on the program to adopt a family and the outpour of support and
generosity was phenomenal.
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Ron Esquiviel — stated that on behalf of the educational foundation for the Rosemead School District, he
wanted to thank the City for providing booths and coverings for the run /walk event, which attracted over 360
participants. Mr. Esquiviel commented on the beatification improvements of the City, the 911 memorial
run /walk, and expressed new support of the UFC Gym.
Juan Nunez — stated he received a notice from the city's disposal service and asked how much recycled
trash is being put out.
Mayor Taylor replied there are no people patrolling or checking how many
added there are over 15,000 residents in the City. -
Mr. Nunez - expressed concern regarding residents not putting out
Mayor Taylor asked when the City's newsletter is mailed out
City Manager Allred replied every two months.
Mayor Taylor suggested a notice could be added on the
purpose for each color trash bin.
Council Member Armenta referred to Mr. Es
had any crime rate statistics on the UFC Gym
Chief of Police Murakami replied there have not
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A.
the UFC Gym location.
nsolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER) fo
The Cityof Rosemead's�,Community Development Department has completed its
Consolidated Annual Perf ormance Report (CAPER) for the July 1, 2009 through June 30,
2010 fiscal yeaK�The CARER describes the overall use of federal Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) and•HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds received from the
D epartment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in relationship to the needs of the
community as outlined in its 2005 -2009 Consolidated Plan and FY 2009 -10 Annual Action
Plari. The City" §'overall objective in the CDBG and HOME programs is the development of
viable ommunities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and
expansion of economic opportunities primarily for low -to- moderate income persons.
Recommendation: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and take public
testimony on the City's FY 2009 -10 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report. No further City Council action is necessary.
Economic Development Manager Ramirez reviewed the staff report.
bins are put out and
bins,
making residents aware of the
and asked ,Chief of Police Murakami if he
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Mayor Taylor opened the Public Hearing at 7:21 p.m.; there being no one to speak on this item he closed the
Public Hearing at 7:21 p.m.
7. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
August 24, 2010 — Regular Meeting
September 14, 2010 — Regular Meeting
Mayor Taylor stated that he would abstain on the minutes of August 24th
and differed the minutes of September 14th 2010.
Mayor Pro Tern Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by
the minutes of August 24th. Vote resulted in: ,
Yes: Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: Taylor
Absent: None
Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2010 — 76
DILUTION NO. 2010 — 76, FOR PA'
AMOUNT
714911 JNCLUSIVELYr ,,
tion 2010
idation: to approve Resolution
se he was not in attendance
andra'Armenta, to approve
No. 2010— 76, entitled:
ENT OF CITY EXPENDITURES IN THE
1019 THROUGH 101034 AND 71326
No. 2010 — 78, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 — 78, FOR PAYMENT OF CITY EXPENDITURES IN THE
AMOUNT 0171220,1 24.78 NUMBERED 71492 THROUGH 71502, INCLUSIVELY.
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C. Request oReview Traffic Conditions at Ramona Boulevard and Walnut Grove Avenue
The Traffic Commission reviewed a request to review traffic conditions at Ramona Boulevard
approaching Walnut Grove Avenue. A resident in this area expressed concerns that vehicles
drive too fast around the turns at this location, causing unsafe conditions for nearby
residents. After visiting the site, it was recommended that traffic calming improvements
(raised traffic separators, signage, and street markings) be added to help improve safety
concerns. Based on these observations, the Traffic Commission approved the
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recommendation and asked that additional signage and raised reflective pavement markers
be installed.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation
and authorize staff to install traffic calming improvements along Ramona Boulevard just east
of Walnut Grove Avenue,
D. Access to 9013 and 9021 Valley Boulevard
The Traffic Commission reviewed 'a request to review traffic conditions and access at 9013-
9021 Valley Boulevard. Businesses in this area are concerned that left turn access to this
location impacts traffic flow and safety on Valley Boulevard. In addition, vehicles use the
center divider area as an extension of the westbound _left turn pocket at Valley and
Rosemead Boulevard (to southbound lanes), causing additional access.difficulties.
After visiting the site, it was recommended that "Keep Clear" pavement markings with limit
lines in the westbound travel lanes be installed.at the east driveway of 9021 •Valley
Boulevard. Based on these observations, t6,Traffic Commission approved the
recommendation to install "Keep Clear" markings.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation
and authorize staff to install "Keep " pavement markings with limit lines in the
westbound travel lanes at the east driveway of 9021 Valley Boulevard.
Council Member Margaret Clark made a motion, seconded by Council Member Polly Low, to approved
Consent Calendar items.B, -C, and.D. Vote resulted`in:
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Yes: Ar menta,,Clark,iL6w, Ly, Taylor
No: None y;
- - Abstain: None
Absent: None
4k E. Increase Par king,Citation Fees oy $3.00 for Parking Citation Surcharges Implemented
�byAB1617 'V �
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On October 9, 2010, the State legislator approved the fiscal 2010 -2011 budget. Along with
the budget, the'legislature approved AB 1617 which addresses court system funding
shortages. \ The bill levies a $3.00 parking citation surcharge and is in addition to an existing
parking citation surcharge of $4.50, also to support court system costs.
Operationally, cities must transmit $7.50 ($4.50 plus $3.00) to the Court Trust Fund for each
parking citation collected. AB 1617 becomes affective 60 days after the Governor signs the
budget and sunsets July 1, 2013.
The States' intended use of the surcharge revenue to pay court system costs makes the
connection between the parking violator and the court system. Therefore, the burden of the
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surcharge should be passed on to the parking violator in the form of higher parking citation
fees and not subsidized by the City's taxpayers.
Recommendation: That the City Council increase all Rosemead parking citation fees of
$3.00 per citation.
Mr. Nunez - expressed concern with the increase of fees for parking citations.
Mayor Taylorclarified to Mr. Nunez the fees were being passed through to the violator; the City is not the
one raising the fees. He asked Council to look at page 4 "parking blocking wheel and "parking
near a sideway access strip" and asked for clarification on parking near a.sidewalk, because the two are both
access ramps.\
Finance Director Brisco replied staff can research the
Mayor Taylor reiterated his question on how near is
ramp.
Council Member Sandra Armenta made a motion, seconded]
all Rosemead parking citation fees of $3.00,per citation. Vote
Yes: Armenta, Clark, Low,
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None, -,
8. MATTERS FROM,CITYIMANAGER "& STAFF,
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for
for parking
Pro Tem Steven Ly, to increase
in:
Included in the 2010-,1 1'Budget and workplan is the replacement of the City's existing
telephone system. The•City's.current Mitel telephone and voicemail system is over 10 years
old, and new replacement are no longer available. Approximately six months ago
proposals wererequested from a number of vendors that specialize in telephone systems
and five proposaIs;were received. Each bidder was asked to provide a turn key solution
including all hardware for the phone system itself and a full telephone company solution
provided by a,�endor of their choice. Through this RFP process these bidders have provided
on -site demonstrations for staff to test out the systems, provided site visits to existing
customers along with or
an analysis of the City's needs and top priorities.
Replacement of the system will result in a cost savings to the City of approximately $20,000
per year
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize:
The City Manager to enter into an agreement (Attachment A) with Intelesys
Communications Company for the acquisition and installation of a Shoretel Phone
System in the amount of $89,950.86 plus a 10% contingency. The purchase will be
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financed over a five (5) year period through a standard lease /purchase contract of
$1,832.30 per month with a buyout of $1 at the end of the term.
2. The City Manager to enter into,an agreement (Attachment B) with TelePacific for the
implementation of an MPLS telephone and data network for a period of three (3) years
for a monthly cost of $4,419.08.
Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth reviewed the staff report
Mayor Taylor referred to a chart and asked why the first three listed were notapplicable.
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Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth explained there were two types of leases; a $1 buy -out and a fair
market value buy -out.
Mayor Taylor stated that STN and Corp Tel were $17,000 and'$13,000 but the City will only pay $1 for the
buy-out.
Mayor Pro Tern Steven Ly made a motion, seconded to by,Council'Member Sandra Armenta, to
authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Intelesys Communications and
TelePacific.
Yes: Armenta, Clark, Low, Li,\ or\
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None' "
9. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL,
Mayor Pro Tern Ly reported`on City trip:to Taiwan, China, and Hong Kong. He added that no city
funds were used'for the trip and it was.a very informative experience. He added that Keelung was a great
host and that Ke had learn4how the.economic and manufacturing development influences this region.
Coun 1 MemberArmenta tated,the City had their first Public Safety Connection Forum town hall meeting
on drugs and alcohol. She thanked Director Park's and Recreation Montgomery- Scott, recreation staff, and
Public Safety Coordinator Wong fora job well done. Also thanked Public Information Officer Flores for
providing the parent survival guide,to residents and Mr. Hawkesworth for doing a good job as City Manager
when Mr. Allred was'avvay. ;!
Council Member Low thanked Nick and his family "for 6,haring their story on drugs and alcohol. Mrs. Low
stated the residents in attendance appreciated Nick's story and asked him to come back again. She added
the event was a success.
Council MemberArmenta stated the Public Safety Center will be doing an encore of the town hall meeting
on November 4th in Chinese and Vietnamese and November 18th will be in Spanish.
Council Member Clark stated she regretted not attending the Public Safety Connections Forum but had to
attend a Council of Government meeting.
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10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. The next regular joint Community Development Commission and City
Council meeting is scheduled to take place on November 9, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., respectively.
ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda
Gary Taylor, Mayor
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City Clerk
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