CC - Minutes - 10-22-13Minutes of the
City Council
and
The Successor Agency of the Rosemead Community Development Commission
Joint Meeting
October 22, 2013
The joint meeting of the Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency of the Rosemead Community
Development Commission was called to order by Chair /Mayor Low at 6:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City
Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Chair /Mayor Low, Vice - Chair /Mayor Pro Tern Alarcon, Members /Council Members Armenta,
Clark, and Ly
Mayor Polly Low recessed to Closed Session at 6:01 p.m.
1. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d -1): 2 matters
1. Cal Poultry v City of Rosemead Case No USDC CV1202409
2. Tammy Gong, and L &G Rosemead Garden, LLC v. City of Rosemead
and John Tran - Case No. BC487865
PRESENT: Chair /Mayor Low, Vice - Chair /Mayor Pro Tern Alarcon, Members /Council Members Armenta,
Clark, and Ly
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Member /Council Member Clark
INVOCATION: Member /Council Member Ly
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, City Clerk/Director of Public Information and Communications Molleda, and
Management Analyst Pat Piatt
ChairlMayor Polly Low reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m.
City Attorney Rachel Richman announced that there was no reportable action taken during Closed Session
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2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Brian Lewin — congratulated Director of Parks and Recreation David Montgomery-Scott on Sunday's
successful Young Americans event, and thanked him for bringing the event to the City. He stated it was great
to see kids getting involved and that it set a good precedent to get more children involved in the arts.
Charles Trevino — introduced himself and stated he represented the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal
Water District Division 2, which covers Rosemead. He inquired if it would be possible for him to address the
Council on the Bay Delta Conservation Plan and the water bond for 2014. He explained that they are going to
be rolling out conservation programs that will be of interest to the City, and inquired if it could be included in
an upcoming agenda so he can discuss them in detail.
City Manager Jeff Allred — stated the earliest opportunity for inclusion in the agenda would be either
November 12, 2013 or December 10, 2013.
Mr. Trevino — stated his Executive Secretary will contact the City Clerk to set the date.
3. PUBLIC HEARING
A. The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for FY 2012.13
The City of Rosemead's Community Development Department has completed its
Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) for the July 1, 2012 through June 30,
2013 fiscal year. The CAPER describes the overall use of federal Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds received from the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in relationship to the needs of the
community as outlined in its FY 2012 -13 Annual Action Plan. The City's overall objective in
the CDBG and HOME programs is the development of viable communities by providing
decent housing, a suitable living environment and expansion of economic opportunities
primarily for low -to- moderate income persons.
Recommendation: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and take public
testimony on the City's FY 2012 -13 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report. No further City Council action is necessary.
Management Analyst Pat Piatt reviewed the staff report. No further action was required by
the City Council.
Council Member Margaret Clark requested that Item B be pulled for separate vote.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2013 — 55
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Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2013 — 55 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $1,005,738.79 NUMBERED 82702 THROUGH
82834 INCLUSIVELY
• Resolution No.2013 -02
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2013 — 02 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM
OF $93,236.00 NUMBERED 10058 THROUGH 10064
INCLUSIVELY
Member /Council Member Margaret Clark made a motion, seconded by Member /Council Member
Sandra Armenta to approve Consent Item A. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
B Ordinance 931, 932, and 933 — Second Reading: Municipal Code Amendment 10 -07,
Zone Change 13 -01, and Amendment to the City's Single - Family Residential Design
Guidelines
On October 8, 2013, the City Council introduced Ordinance Nos. 931, 932, and 933, code
amendment 10 -07, zone change 13 -01, and amendment to the City's Single - Family
residential design guidelines. Ordinance Nos. 931, 932, and 933 are now before Council at
the required second reading for adoption.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
Adopt at its Second Reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 931, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MUNICIPAL CODE
AMENDMENT 10.07 AMENDING THE CITY'S ZONING CODE
(TITLE 17 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE) AND
CHAPTER 5.41 — HOME OCCUPATIONS (TITLE 5 OF THE
ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE) TO IMPLEMENT GENERAL
PLAN POLICY AND TO ADD PROVISIONS MANDATED BY
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STATE AND FEDERAL LAW AS PART OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
2. Adopt at its Second Reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 932, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 13-
01 AMENDING A PORTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ZONING MAP TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN
AS PART OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
3. Adopt at its Second Reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 933, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE CITY'S EXISTING SINGLE - FAMILY DESIGN GUIDELINES
AS PART OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
Member/Council Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Member/Council Member Sandra
Armenta to approve Ordinance Nos. 931, 932, and 933. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Low, Ly
No: Clark
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Member /Council Member Clark — explained that she voted no because she believes
mixed use projects should come to Council automatically.
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF— None
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Term Appointment
The City recently received a letter stating that the term of office for the representative from
the City of Rosemead to the Board of Trustees for the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and
Vector Control District ends on December 31, 2013. The Board of Trustees is respectively
requesting that the City Council appoint a representative to the Board prior to its January 10,
2013 meeting.
Per the California Health and Safety Code Section 2024 (a) the term of office for a member
of the board of trustees shall be for a term of two or four years, at the discretion of the
appointing authority.
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Recommendation: That the City Council appoint a representative from the City of
Rosemead to the Board of Trustees for the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control
District AND appoint him/her for a two year or four year term.
Mayor Pro Tern William Alarcon — expressed interest in serving on the Board.
Council Member Sandra Armenta — inquired as to what time they met.
Mayor Pro Tem Alarcon — stated they meet the 2nd Friday of each month at 7 a.m., and that meetings were
usually over by 7:30 a.m. or 8:00 a.m.
Council MemberArmenta — asked where the meetings were held.
Mayor Pro Tern Alarcon — stated they are held in West Covina, across from the Tribune offices.
Council Member Armenta — considered the appointment; however, withdrew her consideration due to Mayor
Pro Tern Alarcon's interest.
Council Member Margaret Clark made a motion, seconded by Council Member Steven Ly to appoint
Mayor Pro Tern William Alarcon to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District for two
year term. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
7. COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Armenta —expressed her disappointment over not being able to attend Sunday's Young
Americans event. She stated hearing positive comments from the community in regards to the event, and
commended Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery-Scott for a great job. She also commended Staff
and stated that it set a great precedent since it had a great turn out.
Council Member Clark— echoed the sentiments of Council Member Armenta. She explained that she
attended, and they did a great job keeping the audience involved. She then stressed the importance of music
in the lives of children.
Mayor Polly Low— stated she also was very pleased, and thanked Director of Parks and Recreation
Montgomery -Scott for putting Rosemead on the map. She explained that a lot more people know where
Rosemead is as a result of the event, and residents are proud of their City.
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Mayor Polly Low adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to
take place on November 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
Polly o
Mayor
ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda
City Clerk
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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 joint
meeting minutes from October 22, 2013 was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the
Rosemead City Council on the 12th of November 2013, by the following vote to wit:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly,
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
lori`G a Molleda
City Clerk