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City Council
Meeting
January 22, 2013
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Low at 6:05 p.m. in
the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tern Low, Council Members Alarcon, Clark,
ABSENT: Mayor Armenta
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney
Community Development Director Ramirez, Director of
Works Director Marcarello, and City Clerk Molleda..
Mayor Pro Tem Low recessed the meeting to
Council Member Ly was not present
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PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tern Low, Council Members Alarcon, Clark, and Ly
ABSENT: Mayor Armenta
City Attorney Rachel Richman reported there was no reportable action taken by the City Council in closed
session.
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2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Brian Lewin — inquired about the tourist bus problem in the City
City Manager Allred explained that there were no plans to address the issue because tourist buses bring
people to the community and business owners expressed support. The only issue is with the casino buses
because people are parking on both residential and commercial areas. He reiterated that staff did not think
the problem was a huge issue.
Council Member Ly requested that staff along with Code Enforcement Officers monitor the matter so it does
not become an escalating problem.
Mr. Lewin - announced that Metro and Caltrans would be hosting three community meetings for the
completion of the 710 - freeway on January 23rd, 24th and 26th.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
June 12, 2012 — Regular Meeting
June 26, 2012 — Regular Meeting
B. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No.2013 -04
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2013 — 04 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $1,548,306.29 NUMBERED 79860 THROUGH
80009 INCLUSIVELY
E. Housing Element Annual 2012 Progress Report
California Government Code Section 65400 (b) requires the filing of a Housing Element
Annual Progress Report by April 15t of each year, for the prior calendar year, with the State
Office of Planning and Research and the Department of Housing and Community
Development ( "HCD "). State law also requires that the annual report be presented at a
public meeting before the City Council where members of the public are given an opportunity
to comment on our progress. This agenda item meets these statutory requirements.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the City's 2012 Housing Element
Annual Progress Report.
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F. Approval of Amendment Number 1 to the MOA With the Gateway Cities Council of
Governments for the Coordinated Monitoring Plan in Accordance with the Los
Angeles River Metals TMDL
Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit, the City of Rosemead is party to three Total Daily
Maximum Loads (TMDLs), including the Los Angeles River Metal TMDL. The LA River
Metals TMDL identifies the river as containing metal fragments and requires the removal of
this pollutant from the waterway. In 2008, the City, along with 41 other agencies, entered
into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Gateway Cities Council of Governments
(Gateway COG) to complete necessary water quality monitoring in accordance with the
TMDL. Over the course of the agreement, the City's financial contribution was $26,357.00
towards these activities. The MOA expired June 30, 2012, and the Gateway COG is asking
for an extension through June 30, 2013 to complete the needed baseline monitoring at an
additional cost of $2,843.13.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the existing Memorandum of Agreement between the
Gateway Cities Council of Governments and the City, and;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
G. Declaration of Surplus Property
Old furnishings and small equipment have been removed from the Rosemead Community
Recreation Center (RCRC) in conjunction with the renovation of that facility. Due to the age
and condition of these items they are no longer of any practical value and use to the City.
Recommendation: That the City Council declare all referenced City property as surplus
and authorize its sale during the upcoming Community Yard Sale on March 9, 2013, and to
donate all items that do not sell to People for People for re -sale or other disposition as they
deem appropriate.
H. Transmittal of FY 2011 -12 City of Rosemead, Final Rosemead Community
Development Commission and Rosemead Housing Corporation Annual Financial
Reports
This is to transmit the FY 2011 -12 annual financial reports for the City of Rosemead, the
Rosemead Community Development Commission and the Rosemead Housing Development
Corporation to the City Council. The reports will provide a complete presentation of the
finances of each of the mentioned organizations.
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Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the City of Rosemead
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), the Rosemead Community Development
Commission Financial Statement and the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation
Annual Financial Report.
Interim Budget Amendments
Each year the City makes mid -year Budget adjustments that are needed to be made to
adjust for revenues and expenditures that were unanticipated in the original budget. The net
of all adjustments are positive for the General Fund reflecting more anticipated revenue than
expenditures.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2013 -05, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VARIOUS
APPROPRIATIONS
Council Member William Alarcon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Steven Ly to approve
the Consent Calendar with the EXCEPTION of items C and D; and with corrections to the minutes of
July 12, 2012. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Armenta
C. Ordinance No. 925 — Second Reading: Municipal Code Amendment 12.01, to Add
Regulations Pertaining to the Licensing and Operation of Home Occupations in the
City of Rosemead
On January 8, 2013, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 925, approving municipal
code amendment 12 -01, pertaining to the licensing and regulations of home occupations.
Ordinance No. 925 is now before Council at the required second reading for adoption.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt at its second reading, Ordinance No. 925,
entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MUNICIPAL CODE
AMENDMENT 12.01, ADDING NEW CHAPTER 5.41 TO THE
ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE LICENSING
AND REGULATION OF HOME OCCUPATIONS; AND AMENDING
CHAPTERS 17.16, 17.20, 17.24, AND 17.74 OF THE ROSEMEAD
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE ZONING
REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME OCCUPATIONS
Council Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Council Member William Alarcon to approve
Ordinance No. 925. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Low and Ly
No: None
Abstain: Clark
Absent: Armenta
Council Member Clark stated that she abstain the approval of the ordinance because staff should review AB
1616 and make Ordinance No. 925 more comprehensive.
D. Sister City Committee Appointments
The City Council will consider the appointments of two applicants to the Sister City
Committee Executive Board. Members of the Sister City Committee Executive Board serve
in a voluntary, advisory role to the City Council and have no authority to incur costs to the
City or bind the City in any way.
Recommendation: That the City Council confirm the appointments of Robert Oehler and
Vincent Pao to the Sister City Committee Executive Board.
Mayor Pro Tem Low stated she was not aware of the Sister City Committee vacancies and asked that staff
publish a notice for interested residents before appointing anyone to the committee.
City Manager Allred explained that two committee members resigned and the sitting committee members
approached the interested applicants to be part of the Sister City Committee.
Mayor Pro Temp Low reiterated and directed staff to notice the Sister City Committee vacancies to the
public for interested residents.
Mayor Pro Tern Polly Low made a motion, seconded by Council Member Steven Ly to direct staff to
notice the Sister City Committee Vacancies. Vote resulted in:
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Yes: Alarcon, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Armenta
4. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Request to Participate in the 710 Coalition
The City has received a request to participate in the 710 Coalition in partnership with the
surrounding cities of San Gabriel, San Marino, Monterey Park, and Alhambra. As proposed,
the group will help advocate for the completion of the 710 Freeway from its current terminus
in Alhambra to the Interstate 210 Freeway in Pasadena. Participation in this coalition will
require a financial contribution that will fund strategic planning and outreach efforts to help
promote the successful completion of the Interstate 710 extension.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize participation in the 710 coalition,
including the payment of membership dues and execution of appropriate agreements.
Director of Public Works Chris Marcarello reviewed the staff report.
Council Member Ly reported that he attended the 710 Coalition meeting and felt it was important that the
community get involved. He suggested that the City reinstate the Transportation Working Group to focus on
outreach. Mr. Ly clarified that the Transportation Working Group would assists in support to the lobbyist
consultant.
Council Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded the Council Member William Alarcon to
reinstate the Transportation Working Group. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Armenta
Council Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Council Member William Alarcon to
authorize participation in the 710 coalition, including the payment of membership dues and execution
of agreements. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Armenta
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B. Update on Proposed L. A. County Clean Water, Clean Beaches Measure
On Tuesday, January 15, 2013, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors held a public
hearing on the proposed Clean Water, Clean Beaches Measure. As the Council will recall,
the Clean Water, Clean Beaches Measure is a proposed parcel fee to be assessed on the
more than 2.2 Million parcels of property in the service area of the County Flood Control
District. The revenue from this proposed fee would be used to fund water quality projects
and compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations.
At the conclusion of the public hearing the Board of Supervisors, voted 3 -2 to continue the
protest period for 60 days to allow for redrafts to the proposed measure, continued protest
from the property owners, and additional public outreach.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file this report.
Management Analyst Sean Sullivan reviewed the staff report.
City Manager Allred stated the City registered their protest on behalf of the City Council for the entire city
owned parcels.
Council Member Clark added that the proposed water initiative had no provisions for people who already
carry out environmental practices. Mrs. Clark expressed that she hopes the Board of Supervisors review the
initiative before presenting it to the voter.
5. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Ly announced he would be participating in the Rosemead 5K Crush and invited the
community to attend.
Council Member Alarcon asked what the schedule for the Lunar New Year Festival would be if there was
rain.
City Manager Allred replied that if it rains on the day of the festival, it would automatically be rescheduled for
the following day.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on
February 12, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Polly Low, Mayor Pro Tern
Gloria Molleda, City Clerk
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