CC - Item 4A - Minutes 7-24-12Minutes of the
City Council Meeting
July 24, 2012
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council 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: Mayor Pro Tern Low
INVOCATION: Council Member Alarcon
PRESENT: Mayor Armenta, Mayor Pro Tem Low, Council Members
Ly
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Richm istaat City Man awkesworth,
Community Development Director Ramirez, Director of Fina n ' Brisco, Director of Par Recreation
Montgomery- Scott, Public Works Director Marcarello, a Clerk M61 da
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Barbara Carrera — representative of the San n I Water District in i. the City Council to the San Gabriel
Water Forum on Tuesday, August 28th. Ms. Ca.. d that the foru ater 101 workshop from
7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the City of Pomona.
2. PRESENTATIONS
• L.A
Carol uan - Special Assist th ' '. my Assess office shared information regarding programs
to help home ovun %A a on th ' per
Clarks. QX
aponlp owners had to apply to obtain reductions in property value.
Ms. • uan ied that the As is officonducted a proactive review and looked at about 480,000
single family and reduce a assessment on about 365,000.
Council Member sked tlt if under Proposition 13, the property tax is frozen at 1 % your property
decreases in value an , s are lower, the property tax can be raise to 2 %.
Ms. Quan — explained ttiiat under Proposition 13, once the Assessor establishes the base value, the
assessment is no more than 2% a year under Proposition 13. She added that when the market was
increasing 10% or 20 % during the height of the real estate market, the Assessor only increased an
assessment that had an established value of no more than 2 %.
• National Night Out Proclamation
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ITEM NO. -_1A_
Public Safety Coordinator Mandy Wong invited the public to National Night Out celebration at Zapopan Park
on Tuesday, August 7th. Mrs. Wong stated that the City is taking a combat against crime. In addition,
Rosemead has formed many programs to involve the citizens and help make Rosemead a safer community.
Nation Night Out is a night where we can share our gratitude and partnership we have in our community.
Mayor Armenta stated it this was a great way to recognize and appreciate all the hard work everyone and
the block captains have done; as well as the support from the Sheriff's Department.
3. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Continued Public Hearing - Appeal of Conditional U it 11.14 8772 Valley
Boulevard J, r k
On January 17, 2012, the Planning Cc
Use Permit 11 -14 (CUP 11 -14), a regL
license in conjunction with a bona fide
restaurant is located at 8772 Valley B(
Design Overlay) zone. The Planning (
and findings contained in the
On January 19, 2012, the City i
Tan, requesting to appeal the PI
a public hearing for the appeal of
Mr. Tan asked ity Council to
work with sta ss all the is
The Co : i
2012.
Community De v o m nt I
requested "
City Allred stated
action.
Community Dev ent I
Hunan's Seafood E. <
Mayor Pro Tern Polly Lo
October 30, 2012.
approved
until
f 6fiducted a public'
new On -Sale Beer ai
itina olke, known as
the CUP based
report.
for Conditional
Type 41) ABC
urant. The
ial with a
i the analysis
received an letter from the applicant, Lan
don's leci The City Council conducted
` 14, 2012. During the public hearing
the pu aring so that he could continue to
A Burin the Planning Commission hearing.
est, and the meeting was continued to March 27,
Stewed the staff report and reported that the applicant
30th, 2012.
was for an appeal for denial of a Planning Commission
stated this public hearing was for the ABC license requested by
speak on behalf of Conditional Use Permit 11 -14 8772 Valley Boulevard to
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
I
May 8, 2012 — Regular Meeting
June 12, 2012 — Special Meeting
Claims and Demands
• Resolution No.2012 -45
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 201
A RESOLUTION OF THE RC
CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALL
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
THROUGH 78130 INCLUSIVI
C.
Voluntary Early
As the City Council is aware, t Oit,
imbalance and staff has been w .ir
Council authorized the offering of`"
2009 two em o ees retired under t
retired. D eduction in the
reducti hrough r i r attrition a
Conti a have an u erIvin9 stru
with
there
G CERTAIN CLAIMS
777.90 MB RED
Y F
Plan �.
.ntly has an u structural budget
ways of re, mg ongoing costs. The
ell n in 2009 and earlier in 2012. In
ii, and in 13 "there wen; five employees who
force of seven employees, combined with
educed reliance on part -time staff, the City
P dget deficit. Based upon ongoing discussion
several employees who would be interested in
i if it were to be offered an additional time.
in
As with p . I offer a Retirement Incentive Plan will provide two additional years of
service cre ull -time byees who accept the offer. The benefit is designed to mirror
the CaIPERS ment b nefits and will be distributed and calculated as such. PARS will
vide a gener eeting for all eligible team members, and will then schedule individual
-up meetin if employees wish to discuss the personal financial benefits of the plan.
Un pro ; ed plan, employees will have to make their final decision of acceptance on
or be " st 31, 2012. Once a decision has been made, a retirement date on or before
Seotemb 0.2012 will be identified.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2012 - 44, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE PARS RETIREMENT ENHANCEMENT
PLAN TO INCLUDE AN EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE
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Council Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Polly Low to approve the
Consent Calendar. Vote resulted:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Garvey Avenue Master Plan
The City Council will consider approval of the I
Avenue and the Garvey Bridge. The Garvey
parking issues that property and business f
improvements. It is intended to be use
development. The principal design cri eria : t
are not intended to be restrictive; they are mea
implementation of quality arcptecture and site
tg y� .Tenue M .� r Ian, between New
uMaster Plana ses aesthetic and
face in planning com ; al and retail
enc point for expectE k r. quality
On July 16, 2012, the Plannl
Master Plan and adopted RE
2012 -34 to the City Council.
the City
OF THE
Lily
n was pi
%rec
approve
a(styles representl in the plan
in the design, development, and
ythe Draft Garvey Avenue
approval of Resolution No.
No. 2012 -34, entitled:
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
IA, APPROVING THE
Council r Clark asked'i guidees were going to be mandatory.
Assistant 7 P/a n n replied n, he guidelines were not going to be mandatory.
Council Member Cla �MS. Trinh if the guidelines were for new developments.
Assistant Planner Trinh fe that the guidelines were for existing and proposed developments.
Council Member Ly requested to table the item until August 14th to fully read the guidelines in detail.
Council Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Polly Low to defer the
Garvey Avenue Master Plan item until the August 14, 2012, City Council meeting. Vote resulted in:
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Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. 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 th
Recommendation: That the City Council
Garvey Park Gymnasium at the non -profit
(through January 2013).
Parks and Recreation Director David
Council Member William Alarcon made a
approve the use of Garvey Park Gymnas
San Gabriel Running Rebels' (through J2
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark,
No: None
Abstain: No A nOW6.
Council Member Clark
profit.
Parks
The
7. COMMENTS
seconded b
e non - profit
Ly
Gymnasium
sting continued use of
of 501(c)3 non -profit status.
n Gabs nning Rebels' use of
hour fora , ;gd of six months
Member Margaret Clark to
)d of six months to the West
fees were for organizations that are not non-
explained that there is a resident use fee and a non -
hour plus $11.44 for staff time and it is a double fee for a
MayorArmenta reporte t she attended the New Orleans NALEO's conference on nation policy and
emergency preparednes . Ms. Armenta stated that she would like to work with staff to talk about updating the
City's mitigation plan and emergency preparedness plan.
Council Member Ly reported he participated in a program involving the United States Marine Corps. The
workshop incorporated ideas to build a good relationship between pacific educations and the Marine Corp.
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Council Member Clark reported she attended a conference in Nashville, Tennessee for the National League
of Cities on energy environment natural resources. Mrs. Clark stated that she took a tour of a water facility
and explained how well prepare they were in case of an emergency. She informed Council she spoke about
emergency preparedness for the City of Rosemead.
Mayor Pro Tom Low stated that years ago the City did not have an emergency preparedness plan and
asked how well the City is prepared compared to other cities. Mrs. Low warned that families should be
preparing emergency items for several days in case of a disaster.
City Manager Allred explained that there had been progress with the City's: I' , whit is in place. He
explained there is an Emergency Operation Center in which staff is invo has conducted mock
emergency drills. As a result, Council allocated funds to purchase a erato qty Hall to power the
building for several days if necessary. Mr. Allred stated two additional nerato �qy' udgeted to be
purchased in the future and each department has different ar4% spOnsibilities d a disaster.
Council Member Alarcon stated that there was a plan'; when
time.
Mayor Pro Tom Low replied that she was told he plan was never
that the City would not qualify for disaster fun *,,because a plan was r
City Manager Allred reminded Council of last ye
the City exercised the opportunity to declare an
to
had
and described that
, which is separate from an
to the State; however, the plan has not
:gal Wunsel — Anticipation Litigation
Section 54956.9 (c): 1 matter
:gal Counsel — Existing Litigation
Section 54956.9 (a): 2 matters
CAL Poultry Vikon, Inc., et al. v. City of Rosemead, et al.
Case No. CV 12.02409 DMG (MANx)
Tammy Gong, and L&G Rosemead Garden, LLC v. City of Rosemead and John
Tran - Case No. BC487865
MayorA7nenta recessed the closed session at 7:33 p.m. and reconvened back at 8:57 p.m.
City Attorney Richman stated that there was no reportable action taken in closed session by City Council.
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a Council M h e first
until recent years. She indicated
- oved at that time.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. in memory of Jessica Sendejas and the Aurora, Colorado shooting
victims. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on August 14, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Sandra
Mayor
Glor
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