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CC - Minutes - 09-11-12Minutes of the Joint City Council, and Housing Development Corporation Meeting September 11, 2012 The regular joint meeting of the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation and City Council was called to order by Mayor Armenta at 7:10 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Director /Council Member Alarcon INVOCATION: Director /Council Member Ly PRESENT: President/Mayor Armenta, Vice- President/Mayor Pro Tern Low, Directors /Council Members Alarcon, and Ly ABSENT: Director /Council Member Clark STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Richman, Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth, Community Development Director Ramirez, Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery- Scoff, Public Works Director Marcarello, and City Clerk Molleda. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Lanny Aplanalp —commented that as a Veteran he felt the need to come in and speak in regards to flag etiquette. He stated he has noticed flags around the City that are left out in the rain and in the dark. Mr. Aplanalp stressed that American Flags should not be left in the dark after sundown, unless the flag has some sort of lighting. He suggested that the City raise awareness on flag etiquette to citizens and replace any tattered flags. MayorArmenta agreed with Mr. Aplanalp suggestion and requested that staff replace any tattered flags. Breann Tang Gaddi — requested permission to use the "Miss" title, as a contestant for the California Statewide pageant in the Miss Teen California pageant in 2013. City Manager Allred suggested that Ms. Gaddi meet with him to discuss her request. Jack Jackson — submitted an article on the spread of marine typhus from animals and spoke about animal control fees. He also submitted an article indicating that City of Los Angeles would pay its residents, five dollars per animal turned in. MayorArmenta explained that the City of Los Angeles receives more funding than the City of Rosemead and that animal control fees are in conjunction with the Los Angeles County fees. Rosemead Housing Development Corporation and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2012 Page 1 of 6 Council Member Ly clarified to Mr. Jackson that the article states that a 501(c) non - profit organization was offering to spay and neuter animals at a low cost and not City of Los Angeles. Patricia Trujillo - shared an article published in the Rosemead Reader newspaper on crime in the San Gabriel Valley. Mrs. Trujillo, expressed concern on the high statistics of crime in Rosemead. Mayor Armenta stated that the Rosemead Reader newspaper has published inaccurate information, such as the State of the City Address by the Mayor. She added that the City's crime statistics are lower than published by the newspaper and Chief of Police Murakami, along with his team, is working hard to combat crime in Rosemead. Council Member Ly stated that crimes in Rosemead have decreased in the past five years. The newspaper only lists crimes which were not a good indicator of crime in Rosemead. Chief of Police LT. Tim Murakami stated that crime in Rosemead has decreased and explained that the article has an unfair crime comparison because of the size and population of other cities. Mr. Murakami reiterated that the City of Rosemead is a safe city and monthly crimes reports shows that crime has dropped. City Manager Allred stated that an article in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune indicated that Rosemead's crime has decreased forty percent in the last four years. He reiterated that increased crimes on grand theft auto were being addressed by Chief of Police Murakami. Janice Wiggin White — invited Council and the public to a fund raiser event for the Savannah Memorial Pioneer Cemetery. City Manager Allred stated that the Savannah Cemetery Association and the City entered into a memorandum of understanding to work together. The City is providing easy -ups and tables for their fund raising event. 2. PRESENTATIONS • 2nd Annual Mission Crosstown Classic (Golden Spike Trophy) -- San Gabriel High School and Rosemead High School Football Teams City Manager Allred showcased the Golden Spike Trophy which will be awarded to the winning high school football team on September 24th. Council Member Ly explained that the Annual Mission Crosstown Classic started because both schools are off Mission Drive and near the rail roads, which was the inspiration of the Railroad Gold Spike Trophy, Elizabeth Martinez - representative of Consolidated Disposal Services presented certificates of appreciation and $1,000 donation to San Gabriel High School and Rosemead High School. Rosemead High School Principal and Football Coach thanked Council and Consolidated Disposal for their donation and support. Rosemead Housing Development Corporation and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2012 Page 2 of 6 San Gabriel High School Coach Liva thanked the City Council. Mayor Armenta — thanked Council Member Ly for coordinating the Annual Mission Cross Town Classic between the two schools and finding ways to contribute to their programs. • San Gabriel Valley Consortium on Homelessness Scott Chamberlain - presented a PowerPoint presentation on responding to homelessness on a regional level and strategic goals to end homelessness. City Manager Allred stated that the City provides Community Development Block Grant funding to programs like Family Promise that also assist with homeless issues. Mr. Chamberlain — replied that Pasto Shell, of Lutheran Church of Monterey Park, is on the Board of Directors of the San Gabriel Valley Consortium, as well as, Family Promise Board, and assists homeless by providing counseling and support. Council Member Low inquired on the statistics of homelessness and homeless that are mentally ill. Mr. Chamberlin - replied that by providing housing first, it's easier to treat the mental illness and their medication compliance. Mayor Armenta commented that that there will be more homeless people with untreated mental illness because of facilities closing. City Manager Allred stated that the Asian Pacific Family Center receives funding from the State and County that also provide assistance to the homeless. 3. PUBLIC HEARING A. Zone Change 12.01 and Conditional Use Permit 12 -01 7850 Garvey Avenue and 2743 Strathmore Avenue Selina Luong has submitted a Zone Change and Conditional Use Permit application requesting to operate an automotive sales business located at 7850 Garvey Avenue (Parcel "1 ") in the C -3 (Medium Commercial) zone and 2743 Strathmore Avenue (Parcel "2 ") in the P (Parking) zone. Approval of the Conditional Use Permit would allow onsite storage of vehicles for sale on Parcel "1 ". Since an automotive sale lot is permitted in the C -3 zone, upon the approval of a Conditional Use Permit, a Zone Change has also been requested. Zone Change 12 -01 would amend the zoning map by reclassifying Parcel "2" from P to C -3. This item was presented to the Planning Commission for consideration on August 20, 2012. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Planning Commission added two (2) additional conditions of approval and adopted Resolution No. 12 -14, recommending that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2012 -50 and Ordinance No. 923. Rosemead Housing Development Corporation and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2012 Page 3 of 6 Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Conduct the noticed public hearing and receive public comment. 2. Approve Resolution No. 2012 -50, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 12 -01 FOR THE OPERATION OF AUTOMOTIVE SALES BUSINESS LOCATED AT 7850 GARVEY AVENUE AND 2743 STRATHMORE AVENUE (APN: 5284 - 038 -001 AND 002) 3. Instruct the City Attorney to Introduce and read by title only, Ordinance No. 923, and waive further reading of said ordinance. A ORDINANCE OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 12 -01 CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 2743 STRATHMORE AVENUE FROM P (PARKING) T C -3 (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL), LOCATED 2743 STRATHMORE AVENUE (APN:5284. 038 -002) Assistant Planner Lily Trinh reviewed the staff report. Mayor Armenta opened the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. There being no comments, Mayor Armenta closed the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. Council Member Ly asked if the zone change was in line with the Garvey Avenue Vision Plan. He also asked what other businesses can develop in a medium commercial 3 zone. Assistant Planner Trinh replied yes and other permitted uses in a medium commercial 3 zone could be shopping centers, retail, office, markets and restaurants. Council Member Ly expressed concern regarding changing only one parcel; he felt it would not be good policy to do so. He reiterated that part of the plan to beautify Garvey Avenue is to attract more commercial opportunities. Mayor Armenta inquired about availability of sufficient parking spaces. Assistant Planner Trinh replied that there is enough parking in the parcels. Vice- PresidentlCouncil Member Polly Low made a motion, seconded by Director /Council Member William Alarcon to approved Resolution No. 2012.50 and introduced Ordinance No. 923. Vote resulted in: Rosemead Housing Development Corporation and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2012 Page 4 of 6 Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Low, Ly No: None Abstain: None Absent: Clark The minutes of April 24, 2012 were deferred to a future meeting. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Minutes April 24, 2012 — Regular Meeting May 22, 2012 — Regular Meeting B. Claims and Demands a Resolution No.2012 -08 Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2012 — 08 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $750 NUMBERED 1550 a Resolution No.2012 -49 Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2012 — 49 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $767,737.71 NUMBERED 78274 THROUGH 78433 INCLUSIVELY a Resolution No.2012 -52 Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2012 — 52 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $615,221.70 NUMBERED 78434 THROUGH 78620 INCLUSIVELY Rosemead Housing Development Corporation and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2012 Page 5 of 6 Mayor Pro Tern Polly Low made a motion, seconded by Council Member Steven Ly to approved Consent Calendar items, with the exception of April 24, 2012 minutes. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Low, Ly No: None Abstain: None Absent: Clark 5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF - None 6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL Council Member Ly reported he attended the League of California Cities conference in San Diego and had attended a discussion regarding how to bring good quality economic development into the City without the help of Redevelopment; also, he had the opportunity to meet with other council members from different cities and discuss how they are dealing with this issue. He also stated on a different matter that he had received a letter from a resident trying to form a home base business; he felt that currently the city was not being business friendly because we did not have a home base businesses procedure in place. He urged staff to bring this back for Council's review as soon as possible. Mr. Ly also stated that an article in the L.A. Times had been printed stating that the City of Rosemead demanded English only signs on businesses; he clarified that this was untrue, as well as, unconstitutional. He asked that this item also be brought back for Council discussion, along with the discussion on "substitute motion over a substitute motion ruling ". Lastly, he requested that any city flags that are tattered get replaced. MayorArmenta reported she attended the League of California Cities conference in San Diego and a discussion on filming in cities. She explained that cities have the option to waive fees in exchange for a portion of royalties; if cities decided to waive the fees in exchange for royalties then companies would be more incline to film in your city because most of the companies do not have the money upfront; however, they will after the movie is released. Ms. Armenta also took the time to introduce Chamber of Commerce's new Director, Helen Hua, and asked if the Chamber can make sure that all Military Flags are not tattered or torn. Council Member Ly requested that staff look into the Military Flag Program contract that was executed by the Rosemead Development Commission and Chamber of Commerce. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on September 25, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Sandra Armenta ATTEST:'' ^^.. Mayor 0J JA Molleda, City Clerk Rosemead Housing Development Corporation and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2012 Page 6 of 6 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS. CITY OF ROSEMEAD I, Gloria Molleda, City Clerk for the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the meeting minutes from September 11, 2012, was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Rosemead City Council on the 26th of February 2013, by the following vote to wit: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly, No: None Abstain: None Absent: None Gloria Molleda City Clerk