CC - Minutes - 01-10-12Minutes of the
Community Development Commission
and
City Council
Regular Meeting
January 10, 2012
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Community Development Commission and City Council was called to
order by Mayor Ly at 6:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Vice- Chair /Mayor Pro Tern Armenta
INVOCATION: Commissioner /Council Member Alarcon
PRESENT: Chair /Mayor Ly, Vice - Chair /Mayor Pro Tern Armenta, Commissioner /Council Members Alarcon,
Clark and Low
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Richman, Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth,
Acting Director of Community Development Ramirez, Director of Finance Brisco, Directed of Parks and
Recreation Montgomery- Scott, Director of Public Works Marcarello, and City Clerk Molleda
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Gilbert Quiroz — representative of the "Latinos Unidos Club" asked Council if the renovations taking place at
the Rosemead Recreational Community Center would be completed by this year. He added that there were
a lot of rumors going around and that he wanted clarification directly from the Council so that their clubs can
move forward with planning their calendar events.
Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery-Scott explained that the project was being completed in
multiple phases and the phase that was currently moving forward was the roof and the HVAC project. He
added that this particular phase of the project would be coming to Council in the very near future because it
was based on Federal Funding which had time constraints.
Mr. Quiroz asked if the parking lot in front of the building would be done, in addition to the air conditioning.
Mr. Montgomery-Scott stated that was correct, as well as, the roof in the building will be completed.
Mr. Quiroz asked how long that would take.
Mr. Montgomery-Scott stated he wouldn't know until staff sits down with the contractor and gets an estimate
of the duration. He added that the reward of contract will be brought before City Council presumably later this
month.
Mr. Quiroz asked what Mr. Montgomery- Scott's opinion was on how long the project will take to be finished.
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Mr. Montgomery-Scott reiterated he was not sure but it might be 2 to 3 months.
Mr. Quiroz asked if everyone would have to be out of the building while the roof and air conditioning were
worked on.
Mr. Montgomery-Scott stated the center will be closed with the exception of the pre- school.
Mr. Quiroz asked if they would be receiving an anticipation note from staff.
Mr. Montgomery-Scott replied that staff had just given them one in December notifying them that the project
is coming to Council. Presumably if Council approved the project then staff will notify patrons of both centers
anticipating the closure to begin.
Mr. Quiroz asked if after the projects are completed the clubs will be able to utilize the center once again.
Mr. Montgomery-Scott explained that during the project all clubs will be moved to the Garvey Center.
Mr. Quiroz asked what would happen after the project was completed.
Mr. Montgomery-Scott replied that at this time staff was only estimating the time of the roof project. He added
that staff also did not have any idea regarding what will be occurring with redevelopment. If things progress
well enough then the project can move forward but at this point it is unclear about what is going to happen.
Mr. Quiroz asked if the clubs will return after all the projects are completed.
Mr. Montgomery-Scott stated that it was anticipated that the Rosemead Community Center will resume
normal operations.
Mr. Quiroz asked if Mr. Montgomery-Scoot was referring to normal operations as far as the clubs returning to
the center.
Mr. Montgomery-Scott clarified that all the current patrons from the center will go back to their normal
operations after the projects are completed.
Woman from the audience spoke — (inaudible)
Mr. Quiroz thanked Mr. Montgomery-Scott for all he has done for Parks and Recreation, as well as, his staff
members Kim Boris and Becky Estorga.
Vice- ChairArmenta stated that she understood there were many rumors going around. She added that she
had spoken to Mr. Quiroz on various occasions and she has always asured him that if he ever had a problem
they can come to her directly. She also stated that as long as she is in Council the clubs can be sure that
they will not be kicked out of the center and asked them not to worry. The clubs will return to the center as
soon as the center is reopened. She asked that the clubs please help communicate to their members that if
the center is closed it is only because it is going through renovations and it is not because staff wants to
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keep them out longer; she explained that the process was long. She clarified that when the center is closed it
will be closed for everyone, with the exception of the pre - school, and no one would be getting preferential
treatment. Ms. Armenta translated her statement in Spanish for the Spanish- speaking people in the audience.
Chair Ly explained that the biggest issue was whether or not the extension of the building will be done, as
well as, other parts of the renovation because of the funds the State had just taken away. That is the reason
why we can't answer when the project will be completed.
Commissioner Clark added that on December 29th the Supreme Court ruled against cities and along with
the State to shut down redevelopment agencies; that is a huge hit on city funding. Mrs. Clark asked Ms.
Armenta to translate this in Spanish and urged the public to call their legislators. Mrs. Clark also asked if the
city had enough money to finish the roof and the air conditioning phase of the project. And if so, will the
center be functional even without the other expansions.
Mr. Montgomery-Scott replied that the funds for the air conditioning and the roof are stimulus dollars; the city
currently has those federal dollars and will move forward with that phase of the project.
Vice - ChairArmenta translated Council Member Clark's statement in Spanish.
Chair Ly added that with the elimination of the agency the city might lose $7 million.
Juan Nunez — stated that the guys up there made pipe dreams and when they don't come true they start
changing the plan and they stick it to the city, the county and somebody down below.
Vice - ChairArmenta reiterated that what needs to be done is have everyone write their legislators; she
explained that the people are the ones who vote for the legislators, the people are the ones that put them in
office and they need to be held accountable for their actions. She added that she liked to hear Mr. Nunez's
comments; however, if he wanted to make a difference he needed to write his legislators.
Mr. Nunez stated he would not do that because they do not read their mail.
Council Member Clark asked him to then make calls to the legislators.
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.
Commissioner /Council Member Margaret Clark made a motion, seconded by Commissioner /Council
Member Polly Low to approved ordinances by title only. Vote resulted in:
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Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2011— 39
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2011 —39, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM
OF $11,610.98 DEMAND NOS. 11652 THROUGH 11662
• Resolution No. 2012-01
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2012 -01, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM
OF $20,484.20 DEMAND NOS. 11667 THROUGH 11670
Vice - Chair /Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Armenta made a motion, seconded by Commissioner /Council
Member Polly Low to approve the Commission Consent Calendar. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
4. MATTERS FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & STAFF
A. Redevelopment Update Regarding the California Supreme Court Decision to Abolish
Redevelopment
With the adoption of the State Budget for the current 2011 -12 fiscal year, State lawmakers
enacted AB1x26 and AB1x27 as a means to divert local redevelopment tax revenues to
resolve the State's ongoing deficit. As the Council is aware, the California Redevelopment
Association, with the support of the League of California Cities, filed a lawsuit which sought
to have AB1x26 and AB1x27 overturned to reinstate redevelopment agencies and disallow
payments from cities required by the State. On December 29, 2011, the State Supreme
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Court upheld AB1x26 which dissolved all redevelopment agencies and ruled that AB1x27
was unconstitutional. AB1x27 would have allowed redevelopment agencies to remain active
if certain financial payments were made to the State. As a result of the Supreme Court's
ruling, the Rosemead Community Development Commission will be dissolved and current
activities are required to be wound down.
The fiscal impact of the dissolution of the Community Development Commission will be
severe to the City of Rosemead due to the loss of funds for both economic development and
affordable housing. The Commission received approximately $7 million dollars in tax
increment funds annually. From these funds, approximately 25% or $1.72 million were
returned to various taxing agencies as "pass- through" payments and 35% or $2.45 million
was used for debt service payments. Of the remaining $2.83 million, $1.4 million was
allocated to the Low /Moderate Income Housing fund and $1.43 million was allocated for local
redevelopment and economic development activities. Effective February 1, 2012 the
Commission must immediately cease all expenditures related to the remaining $2.83 million
unless they have been specifically approved by an Oversight Committee which has until May
2012 to be established. Therefore, all salaries, benefits and operational costs currently
funded by redevelopment revenues must be absorbed by the City's General Fund until
reductions in costs can be made.
Recommendation: That the Community Development Commission approve Resolution No.
2012 -04, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD
Executive Director Jeff Allred stated that on December 29th the State Supreme Court took an action to uphold
the previous actions by the legislators and the governor resulting in the redevelopment agencies all over the
State to be dissolved effective on February 1st. That results in the Rosemead Community Development
Commission to be dissolved and that will cause current activity to wind down through this process. Mr. Allred
added that he asked Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth to present a PowerPoint presentation and show
how this action will severely impact the City of Rosemead.
Assistant City Manager Matt Hawkesworth stated he had prepared a PowerPoint presentation summarizing
the staff report submitted to Council. He recapped and stated that redevelopment funds come through tax
increments, property taxes, existing property taxes, of these $7 million that we were currently receiving for tax
increment funds approximately $1.7 million or 25% was going to other taxing agencies such as the school
district, community colleges, county, and the fire department. About 35% or $2.4 million was use to pay debt
services. 20% is stipulated by law and was use for low- moderate income housing ($1.4 million). The
remainder 20% ($1.4 million) the community development commission had the discretion to use the funds
how they wanted for economic and redevelopment purposes, which for the City's case it was about $1.4
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million. Mr. Hawkesworth explained that the Commission funded staffing and ongoing operational programs
in the amount of $1.3 million annually from the general Tax Increment Funds and an additional $700
thousand through the Low - Moderate Income funds. He reviewed the breakdown of the major categories
where these funds were utilized.
Mr. Allred added that the bottom three lines had to do with low income senior housing and he believed, as
well as the city attorney, that those are enforceable obligations that he city should be able to continue;
however, that decision will be made by an oversight committee.
City Attomey Rachael Richman stated that unfortunately what the city believed was not going to be the
deciding factor; we are going to put our best case forward, put all our documentation together, but
unfortunately it is the oversight committee that decides whether or not those are enforceable obligations.
After the oversight committee decides then that moves forward to the State.
Commissioner Low asked if the city kept the current services if the $2 million would have to be funded by
the general fund.
Mr. Hawkesworth stated that was correct.
Chair Ly asked the Executive Director how much money was in the general fund reserves.
Mr. Allred responded staff had projected that by the end of the fiscal year it will be $14 million.
Chairman Ly asked that if the general fund observed the redevelopment expenses would the funds deplete
in less than 7 years.
Mr. Allred responded that was correct.
Commissioner Low asked if when stating "general funds reserves depleted" if they meant the reserves
would go down to zero.
Mr. Allred stated that was correct but not feasible.
Chair Ly added that there was still some GASBY 45 payments the city needed to make in the amount of $1.4
million.
Mr. Hawkesworth stated that was correct.
Commissioner Clark asked if the City would have to raise the rents on the senior housing.
Mr. Allred responded that currently those rates are subsidized by redevelopment low- moderate low income
housing funds to the tune of $53 thousand and if the City does not have those low- moderate housing dollars
then the subsidize would have to go away or the city would have to pick that up; however, the city does not
have unlimited funds to do those things.
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Mr. Hawkesworth declared that was one of the questions they did not have an answer for. As redevelopment
and housing are wound down no one is sure of what all that entails. We do not know those answers and no
one seems to know those answers.
Commissioner Clark stated that the legislators had no idea about the effects this could have on low income
seniors and senior programs. She added she was sure they did not have a clue or maybe they just did not
care.
Mr. Hawkesworth stated that staff and Ms. Armenta had conference calls and meetings with both the City's
assembly member and senator and they did not have anything to say; they do not seem to know anything,
they do not understand or seem to comprehend.
Commissioner Clark added, "But they voted for this ".
Mrs. Richman stated that they did say that they voted on this as a package but they would not have voted for
26 unless 27 came along with it and then the Supreme Court split the two.
Vice- ChairArmenta stated that all these questions had been asked when she visited Sacramento. Among
the legislators was State Controller John Chiang, Senator Carol Liu, Senator Mark Leno, Senator Bob Huff,
Assembly Member Tony Mendoza, Assembly Member Mike Davis, and Assembly Member Bonnie Lowenthal.
When asked where cities would be getting their housing or asked anything else regarding the ramifications of
their actions, their answers were, "I don't know ". We looked at them for guidance and got none. The feel in
Sacramento is that there is a lot of animosity. The legislators feel they are being given a bad rap and they
feel-they have done nothing wrong. She added the legislators feel that if cities would not had banded together
and sued them then this would not be happening.
Commissioner Clark stated the Supreme Court had overturned it.
Vice- ChairAnnenta explained that the legislators feel the reason why it went to the courts is only because
the cities sued them. If we would not had sued them and just paid them the money they were asking then
this would have not occurred. Ms. Armenta added that two of the legislators she spoke to have a lot of
animosity towards the League of California Cities because they were the front runners in bringing this
litigation forth.
Chair Ly asked Mr. Hawkesworth to continue with the presentation.
Mr. Allred stated that the bottom line was that from this point on the City had a $2 million annual hole in the
budget. Staff has a lot of work to do.
Mr. Hawkesworth stated there are bills being pushed thru the Senate trying to postpone that date from
February 1 n to April 15th, these bills are not doing anything more than pushing the date down. On February
15r or April 15th staff needs to take the necessary preparation to start winding down. The first step is to affirm
the City of Rosemead as the successors of the redevelopment agency of the Community Development
Commission. Staff believes that this is in the best interest of the City because we will have a greater say over
how our funds are spent and who monitors the money that remains. However the City of Rosemead (the
successor) will not have any authority to spend one cent without the consent of the oversight board.
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Vice- ChairArmenta stated the bill that Mr. Hawkesworth was referring to was SB659; she urged all
residents to urge their legislators to support this bill so that the extension gets approved. If this is done
before April 15th there will not be and impact to the State budget. Once the redevelopment agencies are
dissolved it is very hard to come back and do a reform. With the extension, they will work on bills to bring
back a reform. Many legislators are saying that redevelopment is being eliminated but they want a reform;
something similar to redevelopment agencies. It is important that we all band together and let our legislators
know how important this money is to our city.
Commissioner Low asked how the percentage between economic development and low- moderate housing
was decided or determined.
Mr. Hawkesworth responded that the pass through payments and the low- moderate income housing
payments are governed by law. 25% and 20% are statutory laws that the commission does not have any say
over. The debt service amount just came about through action of the CDC through years allocating money for
its debt services. He further explained that 45% the CDC had no say over and the remainder 55% the CDC
had discretion over.
Vice-Chair/Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Armenta made a motion, seconded by Commissioner /Council
Member Polly Low to approve Resolution No. 2012 -04, designating the City of Rosemead as the
successor agency of the Community Development Commission. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Chair /Mayor Ly recessed the Joint Community Development Commission/City Council Meeting into Closed
Session at 6:45 p.m.
5. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9 (b): 2 matters
B. 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
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Minutes of the
City Council Meeting
January 10, 2012
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Ly at 7:06 p.m. in the
Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Pro Tem Armenta
INVOCATION: Council Member Alarcon
PRESENT: Mayor Ly, Mayor Pro Tem Armenta, Council Members Alarcon, Clark and Low
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Richman, Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth,
Acting Director of Community Development Ramirez, Director of Finance Brisco, Director of Parks and
Recreation Montgomery- Scott, Public Works Director Marcarello, and City Clerk Molleda
City Attorney Rachel Richman reported:
Council Member Polly Low made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Armenta to direct the
City Attorney to file an answer in the litigation regarding Newport Construction vs. Cyrcon Builders.
Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Mayor Ly stated that Council was not done with Closed Session and they would be returning back to Closed
Session after conducting regular business.
• PRESENTATION:
o Recognizing Jimmy Wang for arranging a donation from Landwin Hospitality to the People
for People Organization.
Larry Brakebush — representative from People for People stated they had been in business for 27 years
serving people in the West San Gabriel Valley. In the month of December they had over 400 families of which
50% were from Rosemead. He stated they continue to grow and are thankful for the City's support; also
grateful for Mr. Wang and Mr. Deng for their overwhelming gift.
Council Member Clark stated the check was for $5,000 and People for People will be able to do a lot with
that money. She also acknowledged the same people for doing the same thing last week for Lincoln Training
Center. They were also presented with a $5,000 donation from the Landwin Development.
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Daniel Deng — stated Sunny Cheng is the owner of San Gabriel Hilton and had been contributing to a lot of
non -profit organizations for the last 10 years. This year he approached Mr. Cheng and told him there was a
lot of need in the city. Mr. Deng thanked Mr. Allred, Mrs. Clark, and Mr. Ly for helping them identify the
organizations that needed assistance. He stated that People for People are a great organization that helped
a lot of people and hopefully next year they can help them again with another donation.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
The City Council will receive public comments on matters not listed on the agenda.
7. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2011— 65
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2011 — 65 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $1,400,742.12 NUMBERED 75826 THROUGH
75985 INCLUSIVELY
• ResolutionNo.2012 -03
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2012 — 03 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE-CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $435,393.02 NUMBERED 75986 THROUGH
76049 INCLUSIVELY
B. Ordinance No. 921— Second Reading: Amendment between the City of Rosemead and
the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System
On December 13, 2011, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 921, authorizing an
amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of Rosemead and the Board
of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System. Ordinance No.
921 is now before Council at the required second reading for adoption.
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Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 921, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT
TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA AND THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
C. Ordinance No. 922 — Second Reading: Amendment to the Municipal Code Pertaining
to Graffiti
On December 13, 2011, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 922, amending Section
9.12.100 of Chapter 9.12 of the Municipal Code pertaining to Graffiti. Ordinance No. 922 is
now before Council at the required second reading for adoption.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 922, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9.12.100 OF
CHAPTER 9.12 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO GRAFFITI
D. Rejection of Claim for Damages
The City Council will consider a recommendation to reject a claim for damages submitted by
L &G Rosemead Garden, LLC.
Recommendation: That the City Council reject the claim for damages submitted by L &G
Rosemead Garden, LLC.
E. Release of Cash Deposit — Parcel Map 71159
A Faithful Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond were required to guarantee
construction of sewer laterals, curb and gutter, sidewalk, parkway drains, plant street trees,
and install survey monuments for Parcel Map 71159. In lieu of bonds, two (2) Cash Deposits
were issued to the City in the amount of $12,300.00 each for a total cash deposit of
$24,600.00.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the public improvements and survey
monuments and refund the two (2) Cash Deposits.
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Release of Cash Deposit — Parcel Map No. 64596
A Faithful Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond were required to guarantee
construction of sewer laterals, curb and gutter, sidewalk, parkway drains, plant street trees,
and install survey monuments for Parcel Map 64596. In lieu of bonds, a Cash Deposit was
issued to the City in the amount of $9,900.00.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the public improvements and survey
monuments and refund the Cash Deposit.
G. Request from San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments ( SGVCOG) for Continued
Participating in the LA Permit Group for the National Pollutant discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Permit
The LA Permit Group is a multi - jurisdictional effort to renew the storm water runoff Multiple
Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit with the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality
Control Board ( LARWQCB). Each participating City will contribute $5,000, to the SGVCOG
to fund a technical consultant to assist the LA Permit Group cities throughout permit renewal
negotiations with the LARWQCB. Funds for this purpose have been allocated in the current
2011 -12 Fiscal Year Budget. If the City Council opts not to participate with the other cities in
the LA Permit Group, the costs for technical assistance in the negotiations with the
LARWQCB and the implementation of an individual MS4 Permit will greatly exceed $5,000,
including substantial staff and technical assistance resources.
Similar cooperative arrangements have been beneficial to municipalities in working with the
terms of storm water permits in the past. In September, 2010, Rosemead joined with other
member cities of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments to collectively complete a study
for the Los Angeles River and Tributaries Metals TMDL. The critical study, which cost more
than $2 million, cost the City of Rosemead just over $25,000 when costs were split amongst
the participants.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize payment of $5,000 to the SGVCOG to
participate in the LA Permit Group for renewal of the MS4 Permit from the LARWQCB.
Council Member Polly Low made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Armenta to approve
the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
8. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF — None
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9. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. Strategic Plan for 2012 and 2013
The City Council will consider approval of Strategic Plan for 2012 and 2013. Over the past
several months the Council has conducted a series of study sessions at public meetings to
update the City's Strategic Plan that was first developed in December of 2009. The
document includes a long -term vision statement identified as Vision 2020 as well as Key
Organizational Goals, Strategies and Action Plans towards fulfillment of the vision. The
Strategic Plan will provide guidance and direction for the City's commissions, committees
and operating departments over the next two -year period.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2012 -05, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2012 AND 2013
City Manager Allred reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tom Sandra Armenta made a motion, seconded by Council Member William Alarcon to
approve Resolution No. 2012 -05, approving the City of Rosemead's Strategic Plan for 2012 and 2013.
Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
10, CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Armenta stated she had been in Sacramento and stressed how important it is to band
together with other cities and other council members because there is a big fight in everyone's hands. She
added that the last person she had met with in Sacramento was Bob Dutton, State Senator of Rancho
Cucamonga. It was good to hear his perspective on this issue and overall this was a great conference. She
stated she had already passed on to the Council what they were briefed on regarding SB659. Again Ms.
Armenta encouraged everyone to contact their legislators, State Senator Ed Hernandez and Assembly
Member Mike Eng, to encourage them to approve this. Mr. Ed Hernandez is a co- author of SB659 so we
need to thank him for that and encourage Mike Eng to support the bill.
Council Member Clark explained that for those who were not in the 6 p.m. meeting, Council had an
extensive discussion about what happened in Sacramento. She expressed concern because she did not
think some legislatures realized all the ramifications that will occur due to the shutting down of redevelopment
agencies. She stated that during the 6 p.m. meeting people were already asking about their senior programs
and whether the renovations to the community center will be able to continue. These people are already
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being moved to another location, during the renovations. Mr. Clark stated the City has two senior housing
complexes that help low- income seniors and did not know if rents would have to be raised due to the
legislature's recent actions. Mrs. Clark also urged the public to contact their legislatures and ask them if there
is any way they can revamp and come up with a new plan because everyone is going to be hurting from
these cuts.
Mayor Pro Tom Armenta added she just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year even though bad
news had been received on December 29th. Mr. Armenta stated she knew the City is in great hands with Jeff
Allred and all his staff; they are going to help us pull through this economic turmoil we are facing this year.
Mayor Ly announced the upcoming Lunar New Year Celebration, in which the City has partnered with EDI
Media and will take place on Saturday, January 21St Mr. Ly also echoed the comments made by Mayor Pro
Tern Armenta and Council Member Clark; regarding the ruling on December 29th. He stated the City of
Rosemead is in much better shape than other cities, however the City is still going to hurt and it is going to be
very problematic as the City tries to protect the services that we currently provide to the residents and the
events and programs we pride ourselves from. To be able to fight for that will be more difficult thanks to the
State legislature. There has been some discussion by Sacramento that cities brought this upon themselves;
however, this is the City's money, it has always been the City's money; the legislatures can say all they want
but they are the irresponsible ones. Mr. Ly urged the public to ask Mike Eng and Ed Hernandez when they
see them why they have done this to the City.
Council Member Low stated she had a discussion with Assembly Member Mike Eng, as well as, State
Senator Ed Hernandez, regarding having the redevelopment agencies dissolved and she explained to them
the major impacts this would have on the City.
Mayor Ly responded that he thought everyone in Council had expressed their concerns to them. He stated
he had meetings with the state legislators but the fact of the matter was that Council is the one who answers
to their residents. Council tries and is proactive when the seniors ask when they can return to the community
center, the Council is all hands and answers every question they have. Council is responsive; however the
legislators are not. Mr. Ly stated the legislators are acting irresponsible; there has been some discussion
about how local government is the spoiled child that needs to be punished by their parents but the fact of the
matter is that cities are not the spoiled child, they are.
The City Council recessed back into Closed Session at 7:27 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:58 p.m. and there was no reportable action out of Closed Session
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m. The next regular City Council and Community Development joint meeting
is scheduled to take place on January 24, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., respectively.
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ATTEST:
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Gloria Molleda
City Clerk
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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 10, 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, Low, Ly,
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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Gloria Molleda
City Clerk