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CC - Minutes - 01-24-12Minutes of the Joint City Council, Community Development Commission and Housing Development Corporation Meeting January 24, 2012 The regular joint meeting of the Rosemead Community Development Commission, Housing Development Corporation and City Council was called to order by Mayor Ly at 6:04 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner /Director /Council Member Alarcon INVOCATION: Commissioner /Director /Council Member Clark PRESENT: Chair /President/Mayor Ly, Vice - ChairNice- President/Mayor Pro Tern Armenta, Commissioners /Directors /Council Members Alarcon, and Clark ABSENT: Commissioner /Director /Council Member Low STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Richman, Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth, Acting Community Development Director Ramirez, Director of Finance Brisco, Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery- Scott, Public Works Director Marcarello, and City Clerk Molleda Executive Director Allred announced that Council Member Low would not be attending the six o'clock meeting. Chair /President/Mayor Ly stated that there was an item requested to be added to the agenda. Agency Attorney Richman explained that the League of California Cities recommended a form be submitted and filed with the City, of items related to the Redevelopment Agency. Mrs. Richman requested that City Council add agenda item 4B - the Enforceable Obligations Schedule from the Community Development Commission covering the period from January 15f to June 30th, 2012. Vice - ChairNice- President/Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Armenta made a motion, seconded by Commissioner /Director /Council Member Margaret Clark, to add item 4B to the agenda as the Enforceable Obligations Schedule from the Community Development Commission. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Ly No: None Abstain: None Absent: Low Rosemead Community Development Commission, Housing Development Corporation and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2011 Page 1 of 12 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- ChairNice- PresidentlMayor Pro Tern Sandra Armenta made a motion, seconded by Commissioner/Director/Council Member Margaret Clark, to approve ordinances by title only. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Ly No: None Abstain: None Absent: Low 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None 3. COMMISSION AND CORPORATION CONSENT CALENDAR A. Claims and Demands • Resolution No. 2012 — 02 Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2012 -02, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD .COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $231,740.43. DEMAND NOS. 11671 THROUGH 11676 B. Claims and Demands • ResolutionNo.2012 -01 Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2012 -01, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $2,910.00 DEMAND NOS, 1541 THROUGH 1542 Rosemead Community Development Commission, Housing Development Corporation and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2011 Page 2 of 12 C. Resolution to Comply with AB 936 (Hueso) Last year the State legislature adopted AB 936 (Hueso), which requires the Community Development Commission (CDC) to adopt a resolution before February 1, 2012, declaring whether or not it has forgiven payment, wholly or partially, of a loan, advance, or indebtedness that has been owed between the City and the CDC during the period of time between January 1, 2010 and December 21, 2011. Based on a review of the documents, has been determined that neither the CDC nor the City have forgiven loans, advances or indebtedness owed to each other for the period of January 1, 2010 to December 21, 2011. Recommendation: That the Community Development Commission approve Resolution No. 2012 -03, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MAKING A DECLARATION UNDER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33354.8 THAT, DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2010, TO DECEMBER 31, 2011, THE COMMISSION HAS NOT FORGIVEN THE REPAYMENT, WHOLLY OR PARTIALLY, OF ANY LOAN, ADVANCE, OR INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO THE AGENCY BY A PUBLIC BODY Juan Nunez — asked how the Council of Governments and League of California Cities addressed the issue regarding the dissolution of the redevelopment agencies. Executive Director Allred replied that the League of California Cities, Council of Governments and cities that have a redevelopment agency are outraged and devastated by the Governor's actions. Vice - ChairNice- President/Mayor Pro Tern Armenta suggested to Mr. Nunez to contact his State Legislators to address his concerns. Vice - ChairNice- PresidentlMayor Pro Tern Sandra Armenta made a motion, seconded by Commissioner/Director/Council Member William Alarcon, to approve the Commission and Corporation Consent Calendar items. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Ly No: None Abstain: None Absent: Low Rosemead Community Development Commission, Housing Development Corporation and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2011 Page 3 of 12 4. MATTERS FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & STAFF A. Update on Impacts of State Action to Eliminate Redevelopment Agencies Due to actions of State lawmakers and an adverse decision of the California Supreme Court issued on December 29, 2011, all local redevelopment agencies, including the Rosemead Community Development Commission (CDC), will be dissolved on February 1, 2012. Recently, legislation known as SB 659 (Padilla) has been introduced in an effort to postpone the dissolution date to April 15, 2012; however, whether such a temporary legislative reprieve will be passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor is unknown at this time. Also, SB 654 (Steinberg) has been introduced, which would enable the City to retain the existing fund balance in the CDC Low & Moderate Housing Fund to continue the operation of low- income housing facilities and activities; however, the prospects for enactment of that legislation are unclear. The stark reality is that redevelopment revenues and programs that have been relied upon for decades to improve quality of life in this community will abruptly end this fiscal year. In the wake of the elimination of redevelopment, the City will be left with an immediate annual deficit of $1.875 million on top of another $1 million in other unavoidable cost increases anticipated in the upcoming fiscal year. Barring any eleventh hour action by the State, tonight's meeting will be the final meeting of the Rosemead Community Development Commission. Recommendation: That the Community Development Commission: 1) support SB 659 (Padilla) and SB 654 (Steinberg) in an effort to obtain some measure of relief to the devastating consequences of actions taken by State lawmakers to eliminate local redevelopment funding and programs; and 2) receive and file this report. Executive Director Allred reviewed the staff report. Vice - ChairNice- PresidentlMayor Pro Tom Armenta explained that when she visited Sacramento it was stressed to them that these measures would not stop the elimination of the redevelopment agencies; however, it will postpone the February 1st dissolution date to April 15th. The time extension will give lawmakers an opportunity to pass others bills to reform the redevelopment agency because once it is dissolved there is not much else lawmakers can do. In addition, the extension will have no impact to the State budget. Vice-Chair/Vice-President/Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Armenta made a motion, seconded by Commissioner/Director/Council Member Margaret Clark to support SB 659 (Padilla) and SB 654 (Steinberg) and receive and file the report. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low No: None Abstain: None Absent: Low Rosemead Community Development Commission, Housing Development Corporation and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2011 Page 4 of 12 B. Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule AgencyAttorney Richman explained that the purpose of this item under the legislature is that anything not on this form will not be able to be submitted to the oversight committee, as a successor entity, to say these are the obligations that should be paid. This is a document that staff had already created and the League of California Cities is recommending the city to officially submit the Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule to the City from the Community Development Commission. Chair /President/Mayor Ly asked if additional items could be added to the list in the future. . Agency Attorney Richman replied that once this list was approved no other items maybe added to the list. Chair /President/Mayor Ly inquired about line item 27 of the list, which addressed the improvements of Zapopan Park; he asked if this included the jogging trail. Executive Director Allred replied that the jogging trail was included in the improvements. Mr. Allred asked that line item 27 also reflect the ADA accessibility, additional parking, and park improvements. Agency Attorney Richman explained that the City will submit all documentation to the Oversight Board to support the descriptions on the Enforceable Obligations Payment Schedule. Vice- ChairNice- President/Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Armenta made a motion, seconded by Commissioner /Director /Council Member William Alarcon, to receive and file the Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule covering the period from January 15t to June 30th, 2012. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Ly No: None Abstain: None Absent: Low 5. CLOSED SESSION A. Conference with Labor Negotiators Government Code Section 54957.6; Negotiators for the City: City Manager Jeff Allred, Assistant City Manager Matt Hawkesworth, and Human Resources Manager Su Tan Community Development Commission/Housing Corporation /City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:26 p.m. Rosemead Community Development Commission, Housing Development Corporation and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2011 Page 5 of 12 Minutes of the City Council Meeting The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Ly at 7:04 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Alarcon INVOCATION: Council Member Clark PRESENT: Mayor Ly, Mayor Pro Tern Armenta, Council Members Alarcon and Clark ABSENT: Council Member Low STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Richman, Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth, Acting Community Development Director Ramirez, Director of Finance Brisco, Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery- Scott, Public Works Director Marcarello, and City Clerk Molleda 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Joanne Russell- Chavez - Board Member of the Savannah Memorial Cemetery, introduced board members and volunteers to the City Council and staff. She announced that on January 20th the Savannah Memorial Cemetery had officially acquired the California Historical Landmark status granted by the State Historical Resources Commission. Ms. Russell- Chavez thanked everybody for their support and stated that a celebration would be scheduled in the future. Mayor Ly thanked Mrs. Russell- Chavez for her service as a Traffic Commissioner and volunteers for their service and efforts in obtaining the historical landmark status for Savannah Memorial Cemetery. Council Member Clark commended the Savannah Memorial Cemetery Board and volunteers for their work. Randy Wip9ens - stated that there are less than ten cemeteries in the State that hold the landmark recognition. Mayor Pro Tom Armenta congratulated the group and thanked them for their hard work. Rainbow Yeung - Representative of the Air Quality Management District and South Coast Air Quality Management District updated City Council on the Air Quality Management Plan that is updated every 3 to 5 years in order to bring the region into compliance with the Federal Clean Air Standards. Ms. Yeung stated that an advisory board had been created to discuss plans to update all scientific, technical information and planning assumptions and encourage elected officials to participate. Also, advised City Council and staff about effectively using AB 2766 funds to reduce mobile emissions; she added that the AQMD staff was available for any needed assistance. Council Member Low arrived to the City Council meeting at 7:14 p.m. Rosemead Community Development Commission, Housing Development Corporation and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2011 Page 6 of 12 Chuck Lyons — recalled the windstorm of December 1, 2011 and how effectively staff responded to broken branches and fallen trees throughout the City. Mr. Lyons expressed concern with the drop off area of Encinita Elementary School on Lower Azusa and Rosemead Park. He stated that parents are jaywalking and not using the drop off area properly. Mr. Lyons suggested that Parking Enforcement Officers ticket the parents for parking in red zones and endangering children by not crossing at designated crosswalks. Mayor Pro Tom Armenta agreed with Mr. Lyons that improvements need to be made when parents drop off their children because she experiences the same issue at her school. She added that Chief of Police Murakami is working with schools to improve this issue and that Mrs. Jean Hall and herself have met with school Principal Sanchez to address the speeding issue and to educate parents. Mayor Ly suggested to Mr. Lyons to speak to school board members from the Rosemead and the Garvey School District to address the issue and directed staff to coordinate a meeting and have a discussion. Mayor Ly announced that the Commission /Housing Corporation /City Council meeting would continue their Closed Session discussion item at the end of the meeting. PRESENTATION • The Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs Mark Divis — Vice - President of the Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs expressed appreciation for the City's ongoing support for quality safety services. On behalf of ALADS, Mr. Divis presented a plaque of gratitude to the City Council. Mayor Ly stated that the City was happy with the Sheriffs Department and Chief of Police Murakami, who has been a great leader in reducing crime and engaging the public on prevention programs. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta thanked Mr. Divis for the presentation and for having a great team under the leadership of Chief of Police Murakami. Ms. Armenta added that children many times have a misconception of Law Enforcement Officers but it is great to see when the police officers drive by the schools and wave hello to the children. This is a community that is very proud of their Sheriffs Department and the kids love them too. Council Member Clark stated that at this time when the State is taking so much money from the cities by shutting down the redevelopment agency, the City of Rosemead is in much better shape than other cities because of contracting with the Sheriffs and Fire Department. And that is very much appreciated. Council Member low thanked Mr. Divis and stated that Chief of Police Lieutenant Murakami has been very responsive to the community. Rosemead Community Development Commission, Housing Development Corporation and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2011 Page 7 of 12 8. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR A. Minutes January 10, 2012 — Special Meeting B. Claims and Demands • ResolutionNo.2012 -07 Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2012 — 07 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,993,706.93 NUMBERED 76050 THROUGH 76216 INCLUSIVELY C. Second Amendment to License Agreement for AT &T Cellular Site at Rosemead Park On December 15, 1989, the City of Rosemead entered into a Ground Lease with LA Cellular for space at 9101 East Mission Drive (adjacent to the Public Works maintenance yard at Rosemead Park) to construct and maintain a cellular site. That lease has been amended six times since its original form and ownership of the site transferred twice. AT &T currently holds the lease, which is set to expire at the end of September 2012. AT &T has proposed an extension of the lease for a term of five years with an option for an additional two (2) five - year terms with increases of 15% in rental fees at the beginning of each five -year term (2012, 2017, 2022). AT &T currently pays $2,168.38. With City Council approval of an extension, the monthly rent will increase to $2,493.67 effective October 1, 2012. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into Second Amendment to License Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with AT &T for an initial term of five years to commence on October 1, 2012 with options for two additional five year terms effective 2017 and 2022. D. Rosemead Community Recreation Center Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling System and Roof ReplacementlEnergy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) — Rejecting Bids As part of the City's 2010 -2011, Capital Improvement Program budget, the City Council approved a program titled Citywide Energy Efficiency Improvements, which consists of several modernization projects of existing infrastructure and systems at City facilities. This project includes the replacement of the Heating, Ventilation and Cooling System (HVAC) for the Rosemead Community Recreation Center (RCRC). The engineer's estimate for this project was $180,000 provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). On January 18, 2012, bids were received and reviewed for the project. Rosemead Community Development Commission, Housing Development Corporation and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2011 Page 8 of 12 Recommendation: That the City Council reject all bids received for this project and direct staff to explore other options for completing the work. E. 2011 Sustainable Community Planning Grant Program The State of California, through the Strategic Growth Council, is requesting proposals for the second round of funding under the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentive Program. The Sustainable Communities Planning Grant is funded by Proposition 84, the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006. It is anticipated that proposals funded under this solicitation will be not less than $100,000 or greater than $1,000,000 each. This grant program implements the vision of the Governor and Legislature to foster the development of sustainable communities throughout California. It is designed to help local governments meet the challenges of adopting land use plans and integrating strategies in order to transform communities and create long -term prosperity. Sustainable communities are to promote equity, strengthen the economy, protect the environment and promote healthy, safe communities. Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2012 -06, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PLANNING GRANT AND INCENTIVES PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006 (PROPOSITION 84) F. Resolution to Comply with AB 936 (Hueso) Last year the State legislature adopted AB 936 (Hueso), which requires a redevelopment agency to adopt a resolution before February 1, 2012, declaring whether or not it has forgiven the payment of a loan, advance, or indebtedness owed between the agency or a city during the period of time between January 1, 2010 and December 21, 2011. Based on a review of the documents, it has been determined that neither the Rosemead Community Development Commission nor the City have forgiven loans, advances or indebtedness owed to each other for the period of January 1, 2010 to December 21, 2011. To comply with the law, the City Attorney has advised that resolutions making such declarations be adopted by both the Community Development Commission and the City Council. Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2012 -09, entitled: Rosemead Community Development Commission, Housing Development Corporation and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2011 Page 9 of 12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD MAKING A DECLARATION UNDER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33354.8 THAT, DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2010, TO DECEMBER 31, 2011, THE CITY HAS NOT FORGIVEN THE REPAYMENT, WHOLLY OR PARTIALLY, OF ANY LOAN, ADVANCE, OR INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO THE CITY BY THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Council Member William Alarcon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Polly Low, to approve Consent Calendar items. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly No: None Abstain: None Absent: None 9. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF A. Adoption of a Resolution Electing to Retain the Housing Assets and Functions Previously held by the Rosemead Community Development Commission At the January 10, 2012 City Council Meeting, the City Council elected to become the Successor Agency for the Rosemead Community Development Commission. During the discussion regarding this item, it was mentioned that staff and the City Attorney were still reviewing the requirements and responsibilities if the City was to also become the Successor Agency for the housing assets and the Low -Mod Income Fund. Since there is still significant uncertainty regarding the future funding of affordable housing, a resolution has been written to accept the housing responsibility with an option for the City to opt -out if funding is not provided for operations or future obligations. The Rosemead Housing Development Corporation will maintain ownership of the two senior low- income apartment complexes and the City will be in a position to receive funding for these complexes and other operational costs should they become available. Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2012 -08, entitle: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA ELECTING TO RETAIN THE HOUSING ASSETS AND FUNCTIONS PREVIOSLY HELD AND PERFORMED BY THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION City Manager Allred reviewed the staff report. Rosemead Community Development Commission, Housing Development Corporation and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2011 Page 10 of 12 Council Member Polly Low made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Armenta, to approve Resolution No. 2012 -08, electing to retain the Housing assets and functions previously held and performed by the Rosemead Community Development Commission. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly No: None Abstain: None Absent: None 10. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL Mayor Pro Tem Armenta commended staff and the community for a great Lunar New Year Event and stated, "We are only as strong as our support system ". Ms. Armenta expressed that the event was held on a good location with accessible parking and space. However, she suggested that for future Lunar New Year events, a designated group make sure trash bins are emptied frequently to avoid over flowing. Council Member Low asked City Manager Allred if a resident spoke to him about her electricity being out for over 3 days during the windstorm and was still charged by Edison. City Manager Allred replied no resident spoke to him with concerns to Edison. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta stated that she was informed by residents that the City's website was not user friendly. She reiterated that the website had too many links and not enough icons to feasibly guide the public and suggested the website offer a section for emergency news and designate an icon. Ms. Armenta offered to work with Public Information Officer Flores to improve the website for the public. MayorLy asked City Manager Allred if the speeding sign on Encinita Avenue had been fixed. City Manager Allred stated that Public Works Director Marcarello indicated that the repairs have been made Mayor Ly asked to view the graffiti route list from Public Works Department, for the reason that there are areas of the City that are regularly hit by graffiti and take a couple of days to remove. Mr. Ly reported that he attended the Conference of Mayors and had the opportunity to discuss High Speed Rail, money the State will received for High Speed Rail projects, and advice staff to continue to monitor long term the High Speed Rail process. He also reported that the Environmental Protection Agency spoke about water quality control and working with local agencies, while local Agencies are not happy with the unfunded mandates by the EPA. City Council recessed the meeting to continue with Closed Session discussion at 7:41 p.m. and reconvened back at 8:59 p.m. with no reportable action. AW-111aL4111:7ILT[ LY1 The meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on February 14, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Rosemead Community Development Commission, Housing Development Corporation and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2011 Page 11 of 12 V' St ven Ly Mayor ATTEST: A 94 , r� \Q� � Gloria Molleda City Clerk Rosemead Community Development Commission, Housing Development Corporation and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2011 Page 12 of 12 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS. CITY OF ROSEMEAD ) I, Gloria Molleda, City Clerk for the Rosemead City, do hereby certify that the meeting minutes from January 24, 2012, were duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Rosemead City Council on the 13th of March 2012, by the following vote to wit: Yes: Alarcon,.Armenta, Clark, Ly, No: None Abstain: Low Absent: None 1 0.ipn tVlr�Y O Qr 4 Gloria Molleda City Clerk