CC - Item 7A - Minutes 3-22-11Minutes of the
Community Development Commission
and
City Council
Regular Meeting
March 22, 2011
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Community Development Commission
order by Mayor Taylor at 6:05 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber lo
Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner /Council Member Armenta
INVOCATION: Commissioner /Council Member Clark
PRESENT: Chair/ Mayor Taylor, Vice - Chair/ Mayor
Clark and Low
Council was called to
8838 East Valley
Council Members Armenta,
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City ,Attorney Richman, Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth,
Community Development Director Wong, Director of Finance Brisco, Director of Parks and Recreation
Montgomery- Scott, Economic Development Manager Ramirez, Public Works Director Marcarello, and City
Clerk Molleda
1. ORDINANCES READ BY TITLE ONLY
State law requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to the City Council /Agency Board taking
action; however, by motion, unanimously adopted, the City Attorney can be instructed to read all
ordinances by title only,
Recommendation: That the City Attorney be instructed to read all ordinances which appear on this
agenda by title only, and that further reading be waived.
Vice-Chair /Mayor Pro Tern Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Commissioner /Council Member
Sandra Armenta, to approve ordinance by title only. Vote resulted in:
No: Non
Abstain:
Low, Ly, Taylor
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Larry Lue - Chief Executive Officer of CSC Community Health Center introduced Kerry Situ, business
counselor at China Town Service Center. Mr. Lue explained that the center runs a small business program
and Ms. Situ works with residents and small businesses in the City of Rosemead.
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Kerry Situ — explained that their program provides technical assistance to small businesses, 'one on one'
business counseling, and business training to the Chinese immigrant community. She added that the center
has been working closely with the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce on assisting small businesses in the
City of Rosemead.
3. 9111 MEMORIAL RAFFLE DRAWING
Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery -Scott stated that in efforts to
11 Memorial, staff raise about $2,500 in raffle tickets to giveaway over 40 p
winners.
4. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Claims and Demands
Resolution No. 2011— 09
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD COMM
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANI
OF $116,454.70 DEMAND NO. 10106 AND DE
11458 THROUGH 11468.
No. 2011 -10
money for the September
he announced the top five
entitled:
THE SUM
D NOS.
No. 2011 —10, entitled:
ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY
MISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM
OF $221,811.50 DEMAND NOS. 11469 THROUGH 11480.
Vice-Chair/Mayor Pro Tem Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Comm issionerlCouncil Member
Polly Low, to approve Commission Consent Calendar. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly, Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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5. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel
1) Government Code 54956.9(c): Potential Litigation (1 matter)
Chair /Mayor Taylor announced there would be no Closed Session discussion and recessed the meeting to
the 7:00 p.m. City Council meeting.
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Minutes of the
City Council Meeting
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Taylor at 7:03 p.m. in the
Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Taylor
INVOCATION: Mayor Pro Tem Ly
PRESENT: Mayor Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Ly, Council Members
Low
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Richman, Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth,
Community Development Director Wong, Director of Finance Brisco; Director of Parks and Recreation
Montgomery- Scott, Economic Development Manager Ramirez, Public Works Director Marcarello, and City
Clerk Molleda
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Marlene Shinen — commended outgoing Mayor Taylor
best interest of the Rosemead citizens and has been ai
Taylor has stood against corruption and spoke out agar
for financial investigations of former City Attorney Garc'
the Glendon Hotel, and a questionable development at
past issues involving Wal -Mart, annexation attempts of
attempt to make Rosemead a Charter City. Ms. Shinen
objection when pertinent facts were withheld from the C
Niko Rudela -
hunger and raise
TECH, Teenagers Ending Chil
let the community know about
Mayor Taylor directed Mr. Ru
preliminary process for use of
R. Alejandro Gandara —
comments.
for his years of service, successfully serving in the
i upright and honest man, Ms. Shinen added that Mr.
nst depravity; holding those accountable and calling
a, Councilmen's Nunez sexual harassment cover -up,
empt She continued by expressing concerns with
South San Gabriel, hiring of City Attorney, and an
reiterated that the council majority at that time had no
:ouncil -by the City Attorney.
o Bosco Tech Youth Ministry, stated that his group has been helping the
not have much. He continued by stating that his group wants to help end child
the community. Mr. Rudela suggested running a fair at Rosemead Park called
J Hunger and asked Council permission to use Rosemead Park as an outlet to
fherising epidemic of child hunger.
contact Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery -Scott for the
facility.
candidate elect William Alarcon and questioned Ms. Shinen's
City Attorney Richman explained that comments should be directed to the Council about items on the agenda
or under the subject matter jurisdiction.
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Mr. Gandara — continued and commended outgoing Mayor Taylor for his wisdom, experience and looking
after the city's finances. He expressed support to nominate Council Member Armenia as Mayor Pro Tem;
however, he felt that it was Council Member Low's turn based on past rotation practices.
7. GENERAL ELECTION MATTERS
A. Resolution Reciting the Facts of the General Municipal Election held March 8, 2011
and Declaring the Results as Required by Law
On March 14, 2011, the City Clerk's office conducted the manual tally of one precinct as
required by the California Elections Code. On the same day, the final count of ballots was
conducted including provisional ballots and vote by mail ballots that were submitted on
March 8, 2011 (Election Day) before the closing of polling locations.
Resolution No. 2011 -12 declares the official results of the March 8, 2011 election and
includes the signed Certification of Canvass of election results. The resolutions also declares
that the City Clerk must immediately make and deliver to each of the persons elected a
Certificate of Election and administer to each the Oath of Office prescribed in the
Constitution of the State of California.
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2011 —12, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF TH
CITY OF
kLIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE
ICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 8, 2011
E RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS
Mayor Pro Tern Steven Ly made 'a motion, seconded by Council Member Sandra Armenta, to approve
Resolution No. 2011 -12. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly, Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
B. Administration of the Oath of Office and Issuance of Certificates of Election to Polly
Low and William Alarcon
City Clerk Molleda approached the podium to administer the Oath of Office to candidate elect Polly Low.
Silvia Alarcon — approached the podium to administer the Oath of Office to candidate elect William Alarcon.
C. Presentations and Comments
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Becky Chenq - representing Judy Chu's Office, presented a certificate of congressional recognition to newly
elected Council Member William Alarcon and re- elected Council Member Polly Low.
Thomas Wong - representing Assembly Member Mike Eng's Office, presented certificates of congratulations
to newly elected Council Member William Alarcon and re- elected Council Member Polly Low.
Susan Reyes - field representative for Senator Ed Hernandez Office, presented a certificate of recognition to
outgoing Mayor Gary Taylor for his 37 years of public service. Ms. Reyes also presented certificates of
recognition to Council Member William Alarcon and Council Member Polly Low.
Council Member Joaquin Lim - from the City of Walnut coi
Council Member William Alarcon and Council Member Polly
Brian Lewin – congratulated newly elected Council
Polly Low.
Ted Saulino – congratulated outgoing Mayor Gary Taylor and
reorganization for Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem seats.
William Su – representative of the Indo Chinese American Political
for Council Member Polly Low as Mayor Pro Tem.
Long Nguyen – representative of the Vietnamese Refugee Comm
Member Polly Low for her re-election and newly elected Council Me
8. CITY COUNCIL
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concern with the rotation of
expressed his support
f Los Angeles congratulated Council
William Alarcon.
This is the time for the Council to reorganize by appointing a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, respectively for
lerk Presiding
City Clerk Molleda.asked if there were any nominations for the next Mayor of the City of Rosemead.
Council Member Low asked staff if there was a policy when selecting a Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem.
City Manager Allred replied that the City did not currently have a policy for selecting a Mayor or Mayor Pro
Tem. He added that there has been some tradition of rotation, but that had not always been the case.
Council Member Low commented that the Mayor Pro Tem usually goes into the position of the Mayor.
City Manager Allred replied that most often they do; however that has not always been the case, some city
councils have not elected to rotate and reappointed people to the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem positions.
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Council Member Low stated that she liked traditional rotations in which the current Mayor Pro Tem would
then be the Mayor and nominated current Mayor Pro Tem Steven Ly for the seat.
Council Member Polly Low made a motion, seconded by Council Member William Alarcon, to appoint
Steven Ly as Mayor of the City of Rosemead. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
B. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem — Newly
Council MemberArmenta commented that the City Council h
voting a certain way; she added that they are a united and coli
1994 till 2006 council rotated and they each had their turns as l
she and Mayor Ly attended a newly elected council member's
members who are now serving as Mayors or Mayor Pro Terns'.
tradition in rotating and unfortunately when Council Member Lc
voted again for Mayor and interrupted the chain of the rotation.
ver chastised Council Member Low for
Council. Ms. Armenta stated that from
and Mavor Pro Tem. She added that
net other newly council
ve cities. There has been a
around, the same person was
Council Member Low clarified that Council is working together to figure out the rotation and reiterated
Council Member Armenta's comments on the past Council rotation of 1994 through 2006, which former
Mayor Taylor was not part of.
Mr. Gary Taylor - replied he chose not to participate in the rotation at that time.
Council Member Low— reiterated that the City did not have a rotating policy rather a rotating courtesy. She
clarified that in 2005 the Mayor was Mr. Imperial, in 2006 Mr. Taylor, 2007 and 2008 was Mr. Tran, which was
what Council Member Armenta was referring to. Mrs. Low also stated that she should have been Mayor in
2009 according to the rotation courtesy, and was looked over again in 2010 for Mayor Pro Tem. She
expressed that she has worked really hard for the community and felt it was unfair to be passed three times.
Council MemberArmenta asked Council Member Low when she was elected into office.
Council Member Low'reNied she was elected into office in 2007.
Mayor Ly asked for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Member Low nominated herself for Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Member Clark nominated Council Member Armenta for Mayor Pro Tem,
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Council Member Armenta explained that Council Member Low got elected in 2007 and during that time
Council Member Nunez was Mayor Pro Tem and should have been Mayor but did not take the title. Council
Member Tran took the Mayorship instead and Council Member Low was passed by the council majority then.
Mr. Taylor — explained that he had not been mayor for the first 12 years because he chose not to take the
position since other council members were more available.
Council Member Low replied that she was passed over and accepted Mr. Taylor's opinion on how she
performed.
Mr. Taylor — stated that past Council Member Low for the Mayor Pro Tem seat because he felt she needed
to be trustworthy and responsible to the people of the city and employees of the city.
Todd Kunioka — thanked Gary Taylor for his service to the city. He reiterated that the Mayor's position is an
honorary position and it should not be controversial and Council Member Low has never been Mayor or
Mayor Pro Tem and should have a turn. Mr. Kunioka asked that the new council work together.
Oscar Cazares — stated he approached Council Member Low
was concerned that she had not had a turn at either title.
Council Member Clark — replied she nominate,
Mrs. Low should had been in the rotation when
Tem three times and Mrs. Low had been a third
trding being Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem and
Low for Mayor Pro Tem last year; however
rr twice and Mr. Nunez was Mayor Pro
Council MemberArmenta - reiterated that Tom Chavez and Vincent Yu from Temple City were elected the
same year and they also follow a rotation and are now Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem at their respective cities.
She added that in the City of Walnut, Nancy Tragarz, a newly elected council member is Mayor Pro Tem. Ms
Armenta stated that if you choose not to go into that rotation, you lose your turn to be Mayor or Mayor Pro
Tem.
Council Member Margaret Clark made asmotion, seconded by Council Member William Alarcon, to
appoint Sandra Armenta as Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Rosemead. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Ly
No: Low
Abstain: None -,=
Absent. None
Council Member Low asked staff to look into a rotation policy for the City of Rosemead.
City Manager Allred stated that he was unaware of other cities having written rotation policies. Staff would
bring back what is prevalent in other cities and consider some rules of City Council norms that would not be
binding but establish some guidelines.
C. Presentations and Comments - None
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Municipal Code Amendment 11.01, Public Hearing on the Adoption of Urgency
Ordinance No. 911 and Regular Ordinance No. 910 Amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the
Rosemead Municipal Code adding Chapter 17.106 Prohibiting Medical Marijuana
Dispensaries Citywide
Municipal Code Amendment 11 -01 consists of a City of Rosemead initiated amendment to
Title 17 "Zoning" of the Rosemead Municipal Code adding Chapter 17.106 prohibiting
medical marijuana dispensaries citywide.
On March 7, 2011, the Planning Commission was presented with Municipal Code
Amendment 11 -01 and adopted Resolution No. 11 -04 recommending approval of Ordinance
No. 910 to the City Council
Recommendation: That the City
the following actions:
1. Hold the noticed public hearing, receive
2. Move and adopt the propo
the project; Ordinance No.
the Notice of Exemption for
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17
"ZONING" OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING
CHAPTER 17.106 PROHIBITING MEDICAL MARIJUANA
DISPENSARIES CITYWIDE
to introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 910, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 "ZONING"
OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING CHAPTER 17.106
PROHIBITING MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
Assistant Planner Trinh reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Ly opened the public hearing at 8 :23 p.m.
Juan Nunez — expressed support to prohibit medical marijuana dispensaries in the city.
R. Alejandro Gandara — expressed concern that there are people who do need medical marijuana and felt
that council should obtain more information and suggested the City survey other cities on the issue.
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Mayor Ly closed the public hearing at 8:26 p.m.
Council Member Margaret Clark made a motion, seconded by Council Member Polly Low, to adopt
Urgency Ordinance No. 911 and file a Notice of Exemption. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Mayor Pro Tern Armenta stated the staff report contained information in regards to other cities that allow
marijuana dispensaries and the types of crimes that are in those cities; the staff report is also available on the
city's website.
Council Member William Alarcon made a motion, s
introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 910. Vote
by Mayor Pro Tern
in:
to
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
B. The Adoption of Urgency Ord!
Amending Chapter 5.24 of the
Ordinance No. 913
Pertaining to the Regulation
of Massage Establishments and
The proposed, ordinances would amend Chapter 5.24 of the Rosemead Municipal Code to
update the City's massage regulations to comply with state law and to ensure that massage
establishments and massage practitioners are appropriately regulated to best ensure the
public safety, health, and welfare.
Council take the following actions:
Hold the noticed public hearing, receive public comment;
2. Move to adopt the proposed Urgency Ordinance and file the Notice of Exemption;
Ordinance No. 912, entitled:
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER
5.24 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF MASSAGE
PRACTITIONERS AND MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
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3. Move to introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 913, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.24 OF
THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE
LICENSING AND REGULATION OF MASSAGE
PRACTITIONERS AND MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
Economic Development Manager Ramirez reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Ly opened the public hearing and 8:31 p.m. and there being no
was closed at 8:31 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Armenta made a motion,
Urgency Ordinance No. 912 and file a Notice of I
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None _
Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Armenta made a me
introduce for first reading of Ordinance No.
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark,
No: None
Absent:
Vote resulted in:
the public hearing
Low, to adopt
Polly Low, to
Municipal Code Amendment 10 -04 Amending the Rosemead Municipal Code to
Revise Regulations Pertaining to the Development and Operation of Adult Businesses
in the City of Rosemead
Municipal Code Amendment 10 -04 is a City initiated amendment to revise Title 5 (Business
Licenses and Regulations) and Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rosemead Municipal Code. The
purpose of the amendments is to revise the regulations for adult businesses in order to
prevent their concentration or proximity to incompatible uses, and avoid negative secondary
effects associated with adult business uses. The proposed adult business Urgency
Ordinance No. 914 and regular Ordinance No. 903 address licensing /permitting provisions,
operating standards, and zoning limitations for these adult businesses.
This item was presented to the Planning Commission for consideration on March 7, 2011. At
that hearing the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed adult business regulations. At
the conclusion of the hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 11 -02,
recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 903.
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Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Hold the noticed public hearing, receive public testimony;
2. Move to adopt Urgency Ordinance to regulate adult businesses and file the Notice of
Exemption for the project; Ordinance No. 914, entitled:
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MUNICIPA
CODE AMENDMENT 10.04, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.08 AND
ADDING NEW CHAPTER 5.10 TO THE ROSEMEAD
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE
ADULT BUSINESSES AND ADULT BUSH
PERFORMERS; AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.44,17.56
AND 17.80 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO THE ZONING AND LOCATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT BUSINESSES
3. Move to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -11, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA ADDING CERTAIN ADULT
ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
4. Move to introduce for first readino Ordinance No` 903, entitled:
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MUNICIPAL CODE
AMENDMENT 10.04, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.08 AND
ADDING NEW CHAPTER 5.10 TO THE ROSEMEAD
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF
ADULT BUSINESSES AND ADULT BUSINESS
PERFORMERS; AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.44,17.56,
AND 17.80 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO THE ZONING AND LOCATIONAL
FOR ADULT BUSINESSES
Senior Planner Garry reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Ly opened the public hearing and 8:39 p.m..and there being no public comments, the public hearing
was closed at 8:40 p.m.
Council Member William Alarcon made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Armenta, to
adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 914 and file a Notice of Exemption. Vote resulted in:
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Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Armenta made a motion, seconded by Council Member Polly Low, to adopt
Resolution No. 2011 -11. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Armenta made a motion, sE
introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 903. Vote
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Mr. Gandara - asked if the ordinance would
City Attorney Richman cle
10. CITY COUNCIL CO
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Alarcon, to
be hired for private social events.
ie ordinance was for adult establishments in businesses.
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ds
2011 -13
to approve Resolution No. 2011 —13, entitled:
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
B. City
EMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
-IE SUM OF $1,463,093.44 NUMBERED 101178 THROUGH
77 AND 72973 THROUGH 73113 INCLUSIVELY
Association of California 2011 Annual Conference — April 27th — Y9m
Attached for your consideration is information regarding the City Clerk's Association of
California Annual conference, which will take place in South Lake Tahoe.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance, at City expense, of the
City Clerk,
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C. City Hall Window Replacement/Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)
— Award of Contract
As part of the City's 2010 -11 Capital Improvement Program budget, the City Council
approved a program entitled Citywide Energy Efficiency Improvements, which consists of
several modernization projects of existing infrastructure and systems at City facilities. This
project includes the replacement of nearly 40 windows and frame components at City Hall.
The City's allocated an amount of $85,000 that was acquired through the feral stimulus
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).
On February 8, 2011, following a public advertisemenVbid process, the City Council rejected
all bids received for the project and directed staff to re- advertise at a later date. Since this
time, the project was re- advertised and new bids were received.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the plans & specifications for the City Hall Window Replacement Project.
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Fast -Track Construction Corp.
for the City Hall Window Replacement Project for an amount of $72,900.00 and establish
an amount of $10,935.00 (15 %) to cover the cost of unforeseen construction expenses.
D. Whitmore Street Road Resurfacina Proiect. Phase 2 - Award of Contract
As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2010 -11 Capital Improvement Program, the City Council
approved the "Whitmore Street Resurfacing Project, Phase 2 ", which consists of the
rehabilitation of Whitmore Street from San Gabriel Boulevard to the Alhambra Wash.
Funding for this project is available through the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program. The program requires that funds be spent on specific project types and in
specific target areas, This project meets CDBG requirements.
Council take the following actions:
Approve plans and specifications for this improvement project;
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Superior Paving Co. Inc., (dba
United Paving Co.) for the Whitmore Avenue Street Resurfacing Project — Phase 2, in
the amount of $163,611.34;
3. Establish an amount of 10% of the contract amount ($16,400), as a contingency, to
cover the potential cost of unforeseen site conditions.
E. Annual 2010.11 Slurry Seal Project — Award of Contract
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As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2010 -11 Capital Improvement Program, the City Council
approved a program entitled, "Targeted Public Works Projects ", which consists of public
improvements to the 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. The program requires
that funds be spent on specific project types and in specific target areas. This proposed
project meets the CDBG requirements.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the
1. Approve plans and specifications for this
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Sully - Miller Contracting for the
Annual 2010 -11 Slurry Seal Project in the amount of $284,820.00;
3. Establish an amount of 10% of the contract amount ($28,500) as a contingency, to cover
the potential cost of unforeseen site conditions.
Off -Site Free Standing Sign, Lease Agreement for the Glendon Hotel
On February 22, 2011, the Rosemead Community Development Commission approved an
agreement for the sale of the Glendon Hotel to the Ciao Garden Group Real Estate
Company, Ltd. (Qiao Garden Group). As a result of the transaction, the Commission will be
paid a total of $3.8 million. In addition, the Qiao Garden' Group plans to renovate the hotel
into an upscale facility that will generate increased Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
revenues to the City. Due to the proximity of the hotel the Interstate 10 (1 -10) freeway, the
Qiao Garden Group has requested to erect an off -site free standing sign in the public right -
of -way next to the 1 -10 off Ivar Avenue and Olney Street.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize staff to develop a lease agreement, to
be brought back at a later date for approval, with the Qiao Garden Group that would allow
them to erect an off -site free standing sign in the public right -of -way next to the 1 -10 of Ivar
Avenue and Olney Street,
Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Armenta'made a motion, seconded by Council Member Polly Low, to approve
City Council Consent Calendar. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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11. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGERIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & STAFF
A. Acquisition of 8628 Landis View Lane, Rosemead for Affordable Housing in
Compliance with Federal Home Grant Regulations
On April 27, 2010, the City Council entered into an Agreement with Rio Hondo Community
Development Corporation ( RHCDC) for the production of affordable housing using the 15%
Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) set -aside funding as required under
the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) entitlement grant. Since then, the City has been
working with RHCDC to locate a property suitable for affordable housing. Recently, a single -
family home located at 8626 Landis View Lane in the City of Rosemead became available for
sale with an asking price of $425,000. We were one of several offers made on the property
and the owner selected RHCDC's offer of $425,000. In addition to the $425,000, RHCDC
would be required to pay approximately $24,840 in related closing costs, development fees,
and cosmetic improvements upon acquiring the property. The seller has agreed to a
$15,000 credit and the RHCDC has allocated $6,440 that will be applied towards these
additional costs leaving a balance of $3,400. Therefore, the total amount needed would be
$428,400, pending funding approval of a 0% deferred payment loan by the City Council in
the amount of $227,086 from the HOME CHDO Set -Aside Fund and a 0% forgivable loan by
the Rosemead Community Development Commission ( "CDC ") of $201,314 from the Low and
Moderate Income Housing Fund.
The unit would be restricted as a rental property fora low- to moderate - income household
and be subject to a 55 -year affordability covenant. The property currently contains a 1,600
square ft., three - bedroom, two bathrooms, single - family residence built in 1959 on a 8,120
square ft:; R1 -zoned lot;
Recommendation: That the following actions are taken for the purchase of the property
located at 8628 Landis View Lane
1. The Community Development Commission approve a 0% deferred payment loan in
the amount of $201,314 funded by the Redevelopment Low and Moderate Income
Housing Fund to the Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation and authorize
the Chairman to enter into all related documents including the Loan Agreement,
Promissory Note, Deed of Trust, Regulatory Agreement, and Affordable Housing
Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (see Attachments B — F).
The loan would be forgivable in year 55 if all conditions of the agreements are met;
and
2. The City Council approve a 0% deferred payment loan in the amount of $227,086
funded by the HOME CHDO Set -Aside Fund to the Rio Hondo Community
Development Corporation and authorize the Mayor to enter into all related
documents including the Loan Agreement, Promissory Note, Deed of Trust,
Regulatory Agreement, and Affordable Housing Declaration of Covenants,
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Conditions and Restrictions. The loan would not be due payable until the sale of the
home, transfer of ownership or year 55.
Council Member Low recused herself from the meeting.
Economic Development Manager Ramirez reviewed the staff report.
Tom Morgan — of Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation explained about the program and added
that a previous property which was purchased for low income housing in Rosemead has been successfully
maintained and rented.
Jean DeCocker — expressed concern with the property being considered for purchase; she stated that in the
past there had been Section 8 homes that had not been maintained. She inquired about the purchase price of
the home and felt the City may be paying over the asking price, Mrs'. DeCocker asked who will be in charge
of the maintenance and repairs of the home and asked what the recourses were if the tenants were
undesirable.
Economic Development Manager Ramirez explained that Section 8 housing requires a much lower income
and the tenants cannot pay more than the 40 percent of their annual income. She clarified that Section 8 is
regulated by the County and not by the City. In this case the City will regulate the property along with the Rio
Hondo Community Development Corporation.
Mr. Morgan - clarified that the property will not be sold, it will be rented and the Rio Hondo Community
Development Corporation will be responsible for the maintenance.
Economic Development Manager Ramirez added that the Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation
have on site managers that go and inspect the properties on a °weekly basis.
of the property and added that it was a concern
to have a
Clark asked how much the neighboring properties sold for.
that they sold much lower than what the City paid for the property.
Mayor Pro Tem Armenta asked if there was additional appraisal information because she felt the purchase
price of the property of $428,400 was high.
Economic Development Manager Ramirez replied that the appraisal documents had information of
surrounding areas which were conducted within the last month.
Council Member Clark asked to postpone the property acquisition item.
Economic Development Manager Ramirez replied there was no time to postpone the item.
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Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth stated that according to property tax documents the neighboring house
was sold for $440,000.
Council Member Clark stated she would like more time to review the documents and obtain more
information. She stated she was not aware of the project until recently and also would like to address any
additional concerns from residents.
Economic Development Manager Ramirez stated the City takes pride in insuring its reputation and is required
to follow Federal Government regulations that are acceptable to the community. Mrs. Ramirez assured Mrs.
DeCocker she may contact CHDO or the City to address any issues.
Mayor Pro Tem Armenta asked staff to offer the Landis View residents information to assure them that the
integrity of the City funding the house will be upheld.
Mayor Ly suggested that an open house presentation for
the program.
be held to obtain
about
Council Member William Alarcon made a motion, secor
the acquisition of 8628 Landis View Lane for affordable
Grant Regulations. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Ly
No: None
Abstain: Clark
Absent: None
12. MATTERS
Pro Tern Steven Ly, to approve
mpliance with Federal Home
A. Consideration to Relocate the April ; 12, 2011 Community Development Commission
and City Council Joint Meeting to the Garvey Community Center
The City Council will consider moving the April 12, 2011, Community Development
Commission and City Council joint meeting to the Garvey Community Center located at 9108
Garvey Avenue in Rosemead. The meeting will be recorded and downloaded to the City's
website.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction regarding relocating the April 12,
2011 CDC and City Council joint meeting to the Garvey Community Center.
Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Armenta made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Steven Ly, to relocate
the April 12, 2011 CDC and City Council joint meeting to the Garvey Community Center. Vote resulted
in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
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Abstain: None
Absent: None
B. Formation of a City Council Ad Hoc Committee on Emergency Preparedness
Council Member Polly Low has requested the formation of an ad hoc committee to review
the City's preparations for disasters.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction
committee.
Council Member low asked how prepared the City was for a big
be formed to address those issues.
Mayor Pro Tem Armenta nominated Council Member
Committee.
Council Member Clark expressed interest to be part of the
held before the City Council and have briefings first.
Council Member Low commented that the
Mayor Ly asked for a motion and a vote to
Committee.
Council Member Clark made a substitute motion to
forming a committee.
in the Emergency
involved in
of an ad hoc
a committee could
asked that workshops be
the Emergency Preparedness
and focus on specific needs before
Council Member Margaret Clark made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Armenta, to hold
workshops on emeraenev preparedness first: Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon,
No: Low, Ly
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Council Member Low congratulated staff for receiving a letter grade 'A' from the San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Newspaper on the city's website for being transparent with public information. Also, she asked staff to look
into the City Council and Redevelopment compensation benefits and salaries, survey neighboring cities
salaries, and asked for copies of minutes when current council salaries were established.
City Manager Allred clarified that life time benefits had to be earned by serving 12 years on the Council and
it's not offered automatic to all Council
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Council Member Low also directed staff to look into the staff car and phone allowance as well as a rotation
policy.
Mayor Ly suggested a survey be made on surrounding cities regarding their benefit packages and salaries.
Mayor Pro Tem Armenta agreed with Council Member Low regarding gathering information on staff's car
allowance benefit.
Council Member Clark asked for the record to show that Council Member Low received 50 percent of the
actual votes cast during the election and not 70 percent.
Council Member Alarcon stated that he received a tour of the aquatics sites and construction was
progressing really nice.
Council Member Low congratulated Mayor Ly, Mayor Pro Tem Armenta and newly elected Council Member
Alarcon.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned in memory of the vic
foyer to "Meet and Greet' the newly constitu
Development Commission and City Council
and 7:00 p.m., respectively.
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uncil at 9:25 p.m.
scheduled to take
to a reception in the City Hall
Text regular joint Community
a on April 12, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
Steven
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