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CC - Agenda - 04-23-13Public Comment from the Audience • If you wish to address the City Council, please complete a Speaker Request Card, as it must be handed to the City Clerk before the start of the meeting. • The City Council will hear public comments on matters not listed on the agenda during the Public Comments from the Audience period. • Opportunity to address the City Council (on non - agenda items) is limited to 3 minutes per speaker. • The City Council will hear public comments on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote. Brown Act Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting. Rules of Decorum Persons attending the meeting shall observe rules of propriety, decorum, good conduct, and refrain from impertinent or slanderous remarks. Violation of this rule shall result in such persons being barred from further audience before the governing body. Pursuant to Gov. Code Sect. 54954.3(c), any person who engages in unlawful interference shall be removed from chambers. Americans with Disabilities Act In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to allow the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting or service. This agenda was posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting at the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead; the L.A. County Library, Rosemead Branch, 8800 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead; and other locations pursuant to RMC Sec. 1.08.020. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Rosemead City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office during normal business hours. Rosemead City Council MEETING AGENDA April 23, 2013 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chamber 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead, CA 91770 www.cityofrosemead.ora Polly Low, Mayor William Alarcon, Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Armenta, Council Member Margaret Clark, Council Member Steven Ly, Council Member ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA April 23, 2013 City Council Meeting Agenda • CALL TO ORDER — 6:00 p.m. • ROLL CALL: o City Council — Mayor Low, Mayor Pro Tern Alarcon, Council Members Armenta, Clark, Ly 1. LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLANNING WORKSHOP The City Council will be provided with a presentation on projected revenues and expenditures over the next five years. 2. 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) • CALL TO ORDER — 7:00 p.m. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE —Council Member Armenta • INVOCATION — Council Member Clark • ROLL CALL: o City Council — Mayor Low, Mayor Pro Tern Alarcon, Council Members Armenta, Clark, Ly 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE The City Council will receive public comments on matters not listed on the agenda. 4. PRESENTATION • Arbor Day Proclamation • Recognition of Rosemead High School Key Club Members Page 2of7 ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA April 23, 2013 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. The CDBG and HOME Programs Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2013.14 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is currently working on allocating CDBG and HOME funding awards and has not yet announced the final amounts to each participating community; however, it is projected that the City of Rosemead will sustain a 5.1 % funding reduction to both allocations due to the 2013 Sequestration. Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions: 1. Conduct a public hearing and take public testimony on the Annual Action Plan covering the period July 1, 2013 —June 30, 2014. 2. Approve the CDBG and HOME funding recommendations, authorizing the submittal of the City's FY 2012 -13 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all appropriate and necessary documents to receive funding and implement approved use. 4. Award the following public service agencies with CDBG funds and authorize the City Manager to execute social service agreements: • Code Enforcement - $247,273 • Family Counseling Services - $5,000 • Family Promise - $5,000 • People for People $10,000 • Southern California Housing Right Center - $18,000 5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Morrison Management Services, Inc. for a Senior Nutrition Program. 6. Authorize the City Manager to execute professional services agreements with Barr & Clark, Inc. and Lead Tech Environmental for lead based paint and asbestos testing, assessment, and clearance tests of properties according to federal and state laws. 7. Award $4,346 (2 %) of HOME funds to the Rio Hondo Community Development Commission to defray certain costs for the operations as the City's Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary operating and service agreements. Page 3 of 7 ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA April 23, 2013 B. Guidelines for Garbage and Rubbish Disposal — Rosemead Municipal Code Section 8.32 Last year the City completed a successful competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process that resulted in a new exclusive solid waste agreement with Consolidated Disposal Services. This agreement is scheduled to start on August 1, 2013. In developing the new agreement, several provisions were updated from the previous agreement to comply with new laws, streamline processes, increase service levels, and enhance diversion rates. As such, it is necessary to update the City's municipal code to conform to these new requirements and programs. Recommendation: That the City Council introduce and conduct its first reading of Ordinance No. 930, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GARBAGE AND RUBBISH DISPOSAL 6. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Claims and Demands • Resolution No. 2013 —14 Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2013 —14 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $534,141.53 NUMBERED 80743 THROUGH 80858 INCLUSIVELY B. Garvey /Del Mar Mixed -Use Project Environmental Consulting Services Contract The City has received entitlement applications from Gerard Yang, requesting to construct a new residential /commercial mixed -use development consisting of three (3) stories of residential apartments over one (1) story of commercial suites. A two -level basement parking lot would also be provided. The project would also involve an alley vacation. The proposed project is located at 7801 -7825 Garvey Avenue, in the C -3 (Medium Commercial) and R -2 (Light Multiple Residential) zones. Page 4 of 7 ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ADHI 23.2013 On January 24, 2013, the Community Development Department issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to seek a qualified environmental consultant to assist with the preparation of required California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) studies. The cost to hire the consultant will be paid for in full by the developer. Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions: 1. Authorize the Mayor to execute a contract agreement with Phil Martin & Associates, Inc. to assist in the preparation of required CEQA studies. 2. Direct staff to obtain a deposit of $84,200 from the developer to cover the full cost for contract services prior to authorizing the environmental studies consultant to proceed. C. Rosemead Community Recreation Center Project — Award of Contract As a part of the City's Fiscal Year 2012 -13 Capital Improvement Program, the City Council approved the "Rosemead Community Recreation Center Interior Renovation Project," which consists of extensive renovations and updates to the interior of the facility, including the addition of classroom space, a computer lab, offices, and new paint and flooring throughout. This project is the first phase in an effort to improve the aesthetics and functionality of the community center. Future phases will include exterior fagade improvements, the addition of a mini - plaza, and the addition of new classroom space at the building. This project is funded through a grant from the County of Los Angeles and bond repayment funds from the former redevelopment agency, which are restricted to use on capital improvement projects. Recommendation: That the City Council: 1.. Approve the plans and specifications for the Rosemead Community Recreation Center Interior Renovation Project, and; 2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with California Avedand Construction in the amount of $602,350.00 and establish a contingency in the amount of 15% ($90,353.00) to cover an unforeseen construction expenses. 7. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF A. Walnut Grove Avenue Safe Routes to Schools Grant Program — Status Report The City has been working on a pedestrian safety and traffic calming enhancement project on Walnut Grove Avenue, from Marshall Street to Valley Boulevard. A portion of this project is funded through the Federal Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) program grant, with a total grant award of $750,000. Remaining projects costs will be funded through transportation and street lighting monies, with a minimum required City matching contributions of at least 10% ($75,000). Page 5 of 7 ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aoril 23.2013 The project includes the installation of raised landscaped medians, lighting fixtures, new traffic safety striping, signage, and traffic signal improvements. These improvements will complement the existing landscaped medians and slopes at Walnut Grove Avenue and the Interstate 10 Freeway. In addition, these improvements will also complement other planned projects in the area, including the undergrounding of overhead utilities and planned street resurfacing on Walnut Grove Avenue (from Marshall Street to Valley Boulevard), which are included in future capital improvement project budgets. Conceptual plans have been prepared for this project are ready for review. Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file this report. B. Rosemead Boulevard Highway Safety Improvement Program — Status Report The City has been working on a pedestrian safety and traffic calming enhancement project on Rosemead Boulevard, just south of the Union Pacific Railroad Underpass (north City limit) to Mission Drive. A portion of this project is funded through the State's Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant, with a total grant award of $450,000. Remaining projects costs will be funded through transportation and street lighting monies, with a minimum required City matching contributions of at least 10% ($45,000). The project includes the installation of wider crosswalks, lighting fixtures, landscaped parkways, new traffic safety striping, a bike lane, signage, countdown pedestrian signals, and traffic signal improvements. These improvements will complement the current improvements underway in Temple City and help to provide a seamless transition between the two cities. Due to the use of State grant monies and since Rosemead Boulevard is a State -owned highway, this project has required a high level of coordination with the California Department of Transportation ( Caltrans). It is expected that Caltrans will authorize the City to proceed in the next thirty (30) days. After receiving authorization and bidding this project, it is anticipated that construction will start in July. Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file this report. 8. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL 9. ADJOURNMENT The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on May 14, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber. Page 6 of 7 ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA April 23, 2013 Upcoming City - Sponsored Community Events Mayor's State- of-the -City Address Thursday, April 25" Double Tree Hotel 5:30 p.m. Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 27`" Savannah Memorial Park 10:30 a.m. Page 7 of 7