CC - Item 4A - Minutes 5-22-12Minutes of the
Joint City Council,
and
Housing Development Corporation
May 22, 2012
The joint meeting of the Rosemead City Council and the Housing Development Corporation was called to
order by Mayor Armenta at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead, California.;;
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Director/Council Member Low
INVOCATION: Director/Council Member Alarcon
PRESENT: President/Mayor Armenta,
Alarcon, Clark and Ly
Tern Low,
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Richmah`f4&
Community Development Director Ramirez, Director of Finance Brim
Montgomery-Scott, Public Works Director Mat,.. to, and City Clerk
City Attorney Richman reported out of closed
performance review evaluation, City Clerk Mc
1. ORDINANCES READ B1
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State law requ e r t
by motion, unanimo
only. pry
ommendatio!
nda by title only,
DirectorlCou d ember Stei
Low to approve inances
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Yes: AI ;
No: Non
Abstain.' None
Absent: None
Y
Manager Hawkesworth,
of Parks and Recreation
ncil meeting under
with a 5 -0 vote.
be read in I rior to the City Council taking action; however,
GitV Attorne an be instructed to read all ordinances by title
be instructed to read all ordinances which appear on this
I be waived.
made a motion, seconded by Vice- PresidentlMayor Pro Tem Polly
only. Vote resulted in:
Clark, Low, Ly
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Vella Navarro — expressed concern with the traffic near Bartlett Avenue and Marshall Avenue. Mrs. Navarro
told Council of a previous traffic accident that had occurred on that intersection and asked if the City Council
would be taking action in installing red flashing lights or other means to slow down traffic.
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Mayor Armenta stated that the City Council is concern with traffic flow near the schools and that Director of
Public Works Marcarello was working vigorously to find solutions.
Public Works Director Marcarello explained that there are two locations on Angelus and Graves were
delineators would be replaced; staff is working with school officials and continue to progress on some
signage and stripping improvements. Mr. Marcarello stated that the City has received Safe Routes to School
funding to improve those areas.
Jean Hall — expressed concern with an article written by Mr. Miller stating, "If au`�n` qa to attend the state of
city address, prepare to cough up some green bucks ". She stated that Mr. Il er wrote he had researched
other cities and Rosemead was the only City charging to attend the even larified that the City of
Monterey Park was charging $25 for their State of the City luncheon EI as also going to charge.
Council Member Ly stated that the cost to attend the State ohe ty,was reduced would only pay for
the lunch. Mr. Ly noted that the event would be held during t ` day and some people c of attend the
event; therefore, the meeting would be broadcast on thA s�website'fgr free.
Mayor Armenta stated that some of the City's service provider:
any one that was unable to pay to attend the City's State of the
Mayor Pro Tem Low stated residents may
City Manager Allred stated that the caterer was chfirginc
there is any money left over it wo o to the gener`gtf�
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Craig Denton - Managed the Del obile Home P
hauler contract. He star da busines es will have to
level of service and his busin ou :, on a 52
Council consider tha : band
the
and seats were available for
, 9barge will be utilized.
fer the cost of the food and if
expressed concern with the proposed waste
pto 26 percent to 109 percent for their current
ent increase. Mr. Denton urged that the City
family and commercial businesses in Rosemead.
Public - ks Director M Niionse plal`, hat ptaff is working with representatives from Consolidated
Disposa he negotiatsolid w `firanchise agreement; staff hopes to have more information as
it relates DroDoseouncifs` eview.
3.
Jo seph Wong — Plaque of Appreciation
City Council presented a plaque of appreciation to Mr. Wong for his service as a Traffic Commissioner from
2010 to 2012.
Council Member Ly thanked Mr. Wong for his service and encouraged him to reapply in the future.
MayorArmenta thanked Mr. Wong for his service and dedication to the City.
• Rosemead Queen
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MayorArmenta introduced Samantha Tran as the first Rosemead Queen. Ms. Armenta also introduced and
thanked Marie Tran from Bank of the West for supporting the program and providing a savings bond to the
Rosemead Queen.
• Don Bosco Technical Institute Student Recognition
City Council presented an award of recognition to students from Don Bosco Technical for volunteering for the
City of Rosemead Tiny Tots and Tutoring program.
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Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery-Scott explained he was c 1 row by Miguel Flores to engage
Don Bosco's 9ih graders in the community. They develop the concep " p
R ar. ., tutoring program in
reading, math, and science; they tutored students and parents fu e f�
MayorArmenta added that Miguel Flores was also
Miguel Flores — thanked staff and City Council for their supp�o�.t
at Don Bosco, "Education is the matter of the heart'. He stated fl
science, technology, math, and by having them give themselves
introduced Principal Javier Jimenez, Director o ices Tony N
the parents of the students for their support to t ; e:, ram.
Council Member Clark thanked all the students,'t(
back to the community. ,. .
Mayor Armenta stated; t giving bacto the youth
the Public Safety
that through "Fair philosophy
to a well balanced student in
community. Mr. Flores
i coaches and also thanked
an example and giving
and planting the seeds for the future.
Council Member Alarcon sa,hffa rp,E9ud and tha,', tl the students for their commitment.
Mayor Prq,fer►� *raged Onts to staff volved with the community and thanked them for their
for providing a public service and being good role models to
the City.
Director of Parks aQ1,.?gcreati , Montgomery-Scott stated that the City of Rosemead received a mini grant
for safety from the Depn of Public Health State Program. Peter Romero from Don Bosco Tech Audio
Visual Department creat a safety video for the City.
Council Member Ly stated the video was great and asked that the Traffic Commission also view the video.
MayorArmenta stated it was an excellent video. She reiterated that there is a lot of concern with traffic flow
in schools. As a teacher she has seen many near collisions because people are not observing their speed
limits. People that drive around schools need to slow down and be careful how they drive.
City Council presented certificates in recognition of contribution towards the production of the pedestrian's
safety video to Nathan Morales, Roderick Grohl, Pablo De La Jolla, and Peter Romero.
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Mayor Armenta announced that the City of Rosemead and the California Office of Safety Department of
Public Health extend an invitation to the public to attend the Pedestrian Safety Awareness Workshop entitle,
"It's up to all of us ", on May 21, 2012 at the Rosemead Public Safety Center.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. City of Rosemead Housing Element 2008 — 2014
State housing law requires local governments to adopt a aging Element that adequately
facilitates the improvement and development of housin t the existing and projected
housing needs of all economic segments of the com nity. A t official housing policy
document for local governments (and one of the man to elemn f the General Plan) a
Housing Element analyzes existing housing c on s, describes exij� and future housing
needs, and identifies opportunities for imp Ng and expanding the Cit� using supply.
The City has been working with GRC Asso in p7#Ngg a draft Housin Element for
the period 2008 — 2014. After numerous discu s 4 4th the State Department of Housing
and Community Development (HCD) and revision _ e Housing Element, HCD has
conditionally approved Rose Housing Elemen D indicated in their letter dated
April 16, 2012 that the revised A. 'ng Element wil I , ith State Housing Element
Law (Article 10.6 of the Govern r fit rWhe n adopted a d to HCD, pursuant
to Section 65585(g). {
This item w pre to the Plan n �9g CommissioKfor consideration on May 7, 2012. At
that he the Pla Commissioneviewed the draft Housing Element. No members of
the p i i ied for . against the draft. 1Housing Element. At the conclusion of the hearing,
the Plan mission ted Resol'tin No 12 -07 approving the City of Rosemead
HH9,1 sing Eleme 8 2 �N R e Declaration; and recommended that the City
Cdur7dtl adopt the f Rosemea'Housing Element 2008 -2014 and authorize submittal to
HCD for) ertifica . Up?p City Council adoption of the Housing Element, HCD will
certify Rose 's Houst lement.
the City Council approve Resolution No. 2012 -17, entitled:
R E UTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF
AD HOUSING ELEMENT 2008 -2014 AND NEGATIVE
DECLARATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL TO
THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUITY
DEVELOPMENT FOR STATE CERTIFICATION
Community Development Director Ramirez reviewed the staff report.
John Oshima — President of GRC Associates, stated that they have been preparing the Housing Element for
the City as mandated by the State to be revised every five years. The purpose of the Housing Element
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update is to identify the needs, city resources of existing programs, and identify land available to
accommodate growth. Mr. Oshima explained that it was important to have an updated and certified Housing
Element Plan to get access to grants, such as the Home Funds and Parks and Recreation Funds.
DirectodCouncil Member Clark stated that the law requires a density bonus of 35 percent of affordable
housing and asked if the City was already providing the 35 percent.
Community Development Director Ramirez replied that the City was already off ering the 35 percent
affordable housing; however it was not written on the City's zoning code.
President/MayorArmenta asked if the rate of affordable housing would Man considering the elimination
of the Redevelopment Agency...
Community Development Director Ramirez explained that
therefore, if other funds became available to replace RedE
affordable housing. The draft numbers of affordable hou�ai
years 2014 -2021.
President/MayorArmenta opened the Public Tearing at 8:01 p.m.
Juan Nunez - expressed concern with people it
income housing program.
President/MayorArmenta re d Mr. Nunez tha
programs did not make the TI 11 criminals. Ms.
mandated by the State i "- City i . I wing there
President/Mayor Armenta cIffid ub e ffnQg at 8:04
Low to
DirectodCouncil
fgnding did nol 4 the numbers;
funds they could cls d to build
i$ r changed from 780` 6Q2'for the
�s1 `Ffr�
hoo . tare relocated from the low
participate in low income
that the Housing Element Plan was
i, seconded by Vice-President/Mayor Pro Tem Polly
the Housing Element 2008 -2014 and Negative
Vote
Alarcon, genta, Clark, Low, Ly
Alarcon commended staff for their work on the Housing Element Plan.
President/MayorArmenta agreed with Mr. Alarcon and thanked staff for their hard work on the Housing
Element and Zoning Code updates.
DirectodCouncil Member Clark reiterated that the Housing Element is mandated by the State and by taking
away Redevelopment funds they take the tools for cities to implement the mandates.
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
0
C.
May 8, 2012 — Special Meeting
May 15, 2012 — Special Meeting
Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2012 — 32
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 201
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERT
IN THE SUM OF $1,409,833.*
77409 INCLUSIVELY
Memorandum of Understanding with R(
Salary and Benefits Resolukd
UNCll, OF THE
CLAIMS AND I
Association and Annual
The City Council will consider ap v
Rosemead Employee Association
Resolutiet�� it the terms an and meCouncil. Ar
employy e ne nguage to i
Weed , vac n buy -back;
orandumnderstanding (MOU) with the
ice employees, and annual
is of , oyment for other full -time employees
is to a M0U and the resolutions for full time
an Amoeba Organization and Amoeba Flex
auto allowance for Middle Management,
clude disability policies for City Council. The
;es, no salary range adjustments or increases
ien n: Tha ity Council approve Resolution No. 2012 -28, Resolution No.
and . 8 ution NN . 2012 -30, respectively, entitled:
A RTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ANNUAL
ANGES AND BENEFITS FOR CLASSIFICATION IN
MIDDLE MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL, AND
ONFIDENTIAL SERVICE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ANNUAL
SALARY RANGES AND BENEFITS FOR CLASSIFICATION IN
THE MANAGEMENT SERVICE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ANNUAL
SALARY RANGES AND BENEFITS FOR CLASSIFICATION
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
D. Approve a HOME Funds Commitment Agreement between the City of Rosemead and
the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation for the Implementation of Certain
HOME Funded Programs &
The City is required to commit its HOME funds for particul ffordablie housing activities
within 24 months after HUD's appropriation of the entitl location. To comply with this
requirement, staff recommends that the City commit, 7,13 - Y 2012 -13 HOME funds,
plus unspent carried over funds from prior FY's, co acting Rosemead Housing
Development Corporation (RHDC) to adminis ein'liOME fun grams.
Recommendation: That the Rosi
Council take the following actions.
1. Approve a HOME Funds
Housing Develo G
of the City's Owne -
Assistance Progra .'r
2. Authorize the Presiders
Mayor to
E.
A Grant Application for RCRC
The peop _ t e Co f Lo Angeles on November 3, 1992, and on November 5, 1996,
enacted Los les Co oposition A, Safe Neighborhood Parks, Gang Prevention,
Tree - Planting, for an outh Recreation, Beaches and Wildlife Protection provides funds
o ublic agenci nd nonprofit organizations in the County for the purposes of acquiring
developi acilities and open space for public recreation. One of the requirements of
the , ' ation i resolution authorizing submission of an application and designating an
agent ttt,ehalf of the City in matters related to the grant should funding be awarded.
As the City Council is aware, the Rosemead Community Recreation Center is part of the
Civic Center project with renovations and expansion of the center included in the current
Capital Improvement Project Plan. Interior improvements will include renovation of non -ADA
restrooms, conversion of multi - purpose space into a computer lab, HVAC and lighting
improvements, fire safety improvements, and window, wall, and floor treatments. Carde -Ten
City
:n , ement between the Rosemead
and Council for the implementation
bilitation ogram and Mortgage
on behalf of the RHDC; and
the contract on behalf of the City.
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Architects have developed conceptual drawings and cost estimates for the project are
$500,000. Staff is developing an application for Proposition A grant funding from LA County
for these renovations.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2012 -35, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPPICATION
FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES�`UNTY
REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DIST. . 1'T EXCESS
FUNDS GRANT PROGRAM FOR ROSEM� MMUNITY
RECREATION CENTER RENOVATIONS R�2IJECT
Council Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by f `Rro em Pol ly 0 approve
Consent Calendar, with the exception of item B. Vote r ted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low,
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER &
7. MATTERS FROM MAYOR,."JTY COUNCIL
' of of a ing Commis*ner to the Zoning Code Update Committee
A. Appo�i On April 24, the ncil approved the Mayor's Appointments for 2012-2013. One
fmtl� Point m `' "ic of Mayor Pro Tern Low and Council Member
tthh
on de Update 'o" mmittee. This item is being brought back to the
CouncilsideraG the.ePpointment of a Planning Commissioner to the Committee.
City Council approve the appointment of a Planning
Code Update Committee.
Council Member Lyinatedfanning Commissioner Nancy Eng to the Zoning Code Update Committee.
Council MemberAlarcoq, ported the nomination adding that Mrs. Eng is very involved in the Garvey
School District and the Garvey Avenue Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Low stated that Mrs. Eng is a good candidate because she has worked with staff on the
Garvey Avenue Committee which involves zoning issues. She seconded the nomination for Nancy Eng.
Mayor Armenta agreed that Nancy Eng is a good candidate because she asks thorough questions.
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Council Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Polly Low to appoint
Planning Commissioner Nancy Eng to the Zoning Code Update Committee. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
B. West San Gabriel Running Rebels Request for Use of
Representatives of West San Gabriel Running Rebels
Garvey Gym, at a reduced rate, while they continue i
Recommendation: That the City Council
Running Rebels' use of Garvey Park Gym
Mayor Armenta announced that the West San Gabriel'Ru
Gymnasium item would be discussed on the following City
CITY COUNCIL'S COMMENTS:
Council Member Ly reported that Council Membfop hd
opportunity to attend the Contract Cities Associatior�Con
the flags that are in the City oNthish to make st
Council Member Clark e#tended the safe
session on alternative 4861M, at cities right have as a re'.
they
conference and mentioned that there was a
R,pf the elimination of Redevelopment Agencies.
continued use of
non- profit status.
San Gabriel
for use of
die City Attorney had the
oked that Public Works look into
good condition.
Mrs. Clark also inquired abo jf0„ louse curb
MayorA t t tshe hA %hre n to Pkf tNorks Director Marcarello about having non - profit
organiz s do the cur i g. T people that are asking for donations and they have no affiliation
with th or any non -pro itnizatioi
�
Director of FOA, orks Marca j ing stated that staff met with a non - profit agency that does curb painting and
has been Comm d to percurb painting as part of the slurry seal program; along with other Capital
Improvement Progranip,., tall is to incorporate curb painting.
Mayor Armenta stated that she had also attended the Contract Cities Association Conference and met with
other council members from the San Gabriel Valley and City Managers; she indicated that in the conference
there was networking and discussion about coming together to fight Sacramento from taking away the Cities'
money.
8. ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on
June 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Sandra Armenta
Mayor
ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda, City Clerk
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