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CC - Minutes - 01-22-13Minutes of the 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, and Ly ABSENT: Mayor Armenta STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Richman, Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth, Community Development Director Ramirez, Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery- Scott, Public Works Director Marcarello, and City Clerk Molleda. Mayor Pro Tem Low recessed the meeting to closed session at 6:06 p.m. Council Member Ly was not present during the Closed Session item. 1. CLOSED SESSION A. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (d -1): 1 matter Alhambra & 46 Cities v. Los Angeles County (PTAF case) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Clark INVOCATION: Council Member Ly 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. Rosemead City Council Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2013 Page 1 of 7 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 ResolutionNo.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 1st 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. Rosemead City Council Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2013 Page 2 of 7 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. Rosemead City Council Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2013 Page 3 of 7 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: Rosemead City Council Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2013 Page 4 of 7 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: Rosemead City Council Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2013 Page 5 of 7 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 Rosemead City Council Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2013 Page 6 of 7 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 MemberAlarcon 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. A ST: Gloria Molleda, City Clerk Rosemead City Council Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2013 E • w yor Pro Tern Page 7 of 7 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 January 22, 2013, was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Rosemead City Council on the 26th of March 2013, by the following vote to wit: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly, No: None Abstain: None Absent: None WLI-al Gloria Molleda City Clerk