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CC - Item 3A - Minutes of December 10, 2013Minutes of the City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting December 10, 2013 The joint meeting of the Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission was ct p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valjg PRESENT: Mayor /President/Chair Low, Mayor Pro Members /Board Members Armenta, Clark, and Ly Mayor Low recessed the joint meeting to closed 1. CLOSED SESSION A. Anticipated Litigation — MayorlPresident/Chair Low reconvened the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: INVOCATION: Mayor PRESENT: STAFF M_ r-SENT: City Mat Hawk i Community D Scott, Publ a ks Director Molleda. Code *d the Successor by Mayor Low at 6:03 Rosemead, California. Council President/Vice -Chair Alarcon, Council torney Richman, Assistant City Manager /Finance Director e r Ramirez, Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery- City Clerk/Director of Public Information and Communications City Attorney Richma ou there was no reportable action taken by the City Council during closed session. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Juan Nunez — stated he has issues with his neighbor's dog excessive barking and inquired about the dog - barking ordinance. City Manager Allred explained to Mr. Nunez that the City has a dog- barking ordinance in place. He suggested that he contact the Public Safety Center and they will dispatch a staff member to the location. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2013 Page 1 of 12 ITEM N®. Ps Mayorlftsident/Chair Low asked what the procedure is when a call is made to the Public Safety Center for excessive dog barking. Chief of Police Lieutenant Somoano explained that Public Safety staff will assess the situation and give the dog owner a preliminary warning, then issue an administrative citation if the dog continues barking. Ron Esauivel - representing the Rosemead Educational Foundation invited the ity Council to a fundraiser event on March 15th. Helen Hua —representative of the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce i City Council and the public to attend the Rosemead Holiday Feast on December 21st at the Univty of , St. 3. PUBLIC HEARING A. Adoption of the California Building Every three (3) years the City of Rosemead a by Los Angeles County. Both the State of Califort completed their adoption prooft the City will through 31. Recommendation: That the 1. Adopt No. OF THE Cl' IP_TING BY THE by Los alifornia Building Laws as amended County of Los Angeles have Wt the County Codes — Titles 26 OUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 'ERENCE, PURSUANT TO 50022.2, THE CALIFORNIA (TITLE 26 LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CO[ LOMB ODE (TITLE 27 LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELEC AL C DE), THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (TITLE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING CODE) THE CALIFO IA MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29 LOS ANGELES COUN MECHANICAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA NTIAL CODE (TITLE 30 LOS ANGELES COUNTY ISIDENTIAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE (TITLE 31 LOS ANGELES COUNTY GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE), AND ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF Community Development Director Michelle Ramirez reviewed the staff report. MayorlPresidentlChair Low opened the public Hearing at 7:13 p.m.; there being no public comments the public hearing closed at 7:13 p.m. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2013 Page 2 of 12 2. Adopt Ordinance No. 939, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 50022.2, THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 26 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE), THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27 LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (TI < ~ LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING CODE) TH .B LIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29 LOS A COUNTY MECHANICAL CODE), THE CALIFO , R NTIAL CODE (TITLE 30 LOS ANGELES C. U Y RE @ . TIAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA GREEN IN -CODE (T 1 LOS ANGELES COUNTY GR N BUILDING STANDA CODE), AND ADOPTING LOCafNENDMEkTS THERETO City Attorney Richman read urgency ordinance by title only. z 41 Council Member/Board Member Steven Lyio pa motion, secon�( V ncil Member/Board Member Sandra Armenta, to adopt Urgency a No. 938 the Building Laws as amended by Los Angeles County Titles 26 th yg ' . result Yes: Alan No: None City Attorney Ly, to inti Titles 26 Clark, any' rmenta made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Board rdin N�o. 939 the California Building Laws as amended by Los 31. Va a resulted Clark, Low, Ly 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Minutes November 19, 2013 — Special Meeting Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2013 Page 3 of 12 B. Claims and Demands • Resolution No.2013 -62 Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2013 — 62 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,484,481.84 NUMBERED 8311 }UGH 83279 INCLUSIVELY • Resolution No.2013 -63 Recommendation: to approve Resolution Nqofflk,65 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE C: 1 UNCIL , THE CITY O ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTA ' IM -ti1D DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $631,344.34 NU 83280 THROUGH 83398 INCLUSIVELY • Resolution No.2013— Recommendation: to approve $ 0 9 N OF T' E USING DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY ROSEMEAD ALLOWING S AND DEMIN THE SUM OF $1,000 't. LUSIVE� ?' �IJ -V4 � L to 00 Resolution No. 2013 — 04 entitled: A RESUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEM - D COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION LL01 G CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM —W7;150 NUMBERED 10066 • ResolutionNo.2013 -05 Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2013 — 05 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $6,569.50 NUMBERED 10068 AND 10069 Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2013 Page 4 of 12 C. A E. Ordinance 934 — Second Reading: Guidelines for Shopping Cart Containment and Abatement — Municipal Code 9.12.080 On November 12, 2013, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 934, amending section 9.12.080 of chapter 9.12 of title 9 of the municipal code, regarding guidelines for shopping cart containment and abatement. Ordinance No. 934 is now before Council at the required second reading for adoption. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordinance Nentitled: j. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING SECTION 9.1 , 80 0 AFTER 9.12 OF TITLE 9 OF THE ROSEMEAD CIPAL C ' National League of Cities Congression i Conference — March Washington, D.C. The City Council will consider authorizing at®rf Congressional City Conference in Washington, Recommendation: That the Cl o ; gill authorize Council Member that wishes to a n tta t' nal 1 Conference. pn of Cities at City expense, of any Congressional City CalPERS R0061 9 mending theturrent CaIPERS Contract to Reduce the Employ ` aid Me ft Contribution ,or the City Manager From 8% to 6 % On Novem6er2,_ 201ffij,,ity Council Ol5roved Resolution No. 2013 -61 to reduce the r edon mploye memb "er" t inn with CaIPERS from 8% to 6 %for the City a City Man er now conributes 2% of earnings through payroll ds th ERS member contribution. It is envisioned that beginning in July in cliance ate law, all City employees enrolled in CalPERS will also begin portio earningi through payroll deduction towards the member contribution. puent to t'' - City's submittal of Resolution No. 2013 -61 to CalPERS, the City was m o that t language on the resolution must refer to a group instead of a position title. As a re t o lis direction from CalPERS, the resolution has been amended to reference the Executive Management Group, which includes the City Manager. Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2013 -64, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN REGARDING EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS March 8th —12th. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2013 Page 5 of 12 Assignment of New Garvey Market Plaza Environmental Consulting Services Contract to Phil Martin & Associates, Inc. The City has received entitlement application from Gerard Ngo, requesting to construct a new shopping center consisting of three (3) buildings totaling 48,000 square feet of floor area with underground and ground level parking. The project will include a Zone Change, General Plan Amendment, and Tract Map (to consolidate the parcels). The subject site is located at 7419 -7459 Garvey Avenue in the P -D (Planned Development) and R -2 (Light Multiple Residential) zone. On October 10, 2013, the Community Development De,� issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to seek a qualified environmental ant" st with the preparation of required California Environmental Quality Act (CE ) udies. T,' h st to hire the consultant will be paid for in full by the developp Recommendation: That the City Cour jf%e the folloWiing actions: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a coa° t4dreement with Phil KWartin & Associates, Inc. to assist in the preparation o pjred CEQA studies. 2. Direct staff to obtain a dep f ff 6.455 from the"' to cover the full cost for contract services prior to aut' nzl gvironmental • dies consultant to proceed. G. Installation off larking Restrictio4,atf713 WAT ove Avenue The Trade CommissYp ` ecently reviewed a request to evaluate traffic conditions and access g ll to the ji"ro arty at 2713alnut Grove Ave. q Church patrons at this location have express ed ns qk of wsibili - y hen entering and exiting the property from It�l�t Grove ' e Maihat visibility constraints are caused by vehicles pa e 0i se pro> 3 Y to the drive ay approach at the location. Based on the review of the Iota i Tra i ,mission concurred with the recommendation to install additional parkin s I as to he prove visibility and access. - hat the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's authorize staff to install approximately 10 feet of red curbing to either Nay of the property at 2713 Walnut Grove Avenue. Council Member /Board foiffiber Clark asked that the minutes of November 19, 2013 special meeting state that she left the meeting due to a prior commitment. Council Member/Board Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Board Member Sandra Armenta, to approve the Consent Calendar with amendments to the minutes of November 19, 2013. Vote resulted in: Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2013 Page 6 of 12 Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly No: None Abstain: None Absent: None 5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF A. Garvey Avenue Corridor Specific Plan — Request for of a Subcommittee The availability of vacant and underutilized land in the key opportunity for the City to develop and adopt a s corridor beyond what current General Plan, zoni stz Plan design policies can achieve. A specific use to guide development in a localized arYo syster and create a "sense of place ". A carefu� ted spei onsultan staff, and an expert land use c has': ' oten image of Garvey Avenue, as well as expand op - industrial and residential uses that contribute to to Recommendation: That the CtGdmil take the City Plan. ,, Council City Planner back from au 1. Authorize staff to advertise Garvey Ave, Corridor Si 2. Ly inquired MITI entities for the preparation of a nmental impact documents nmitte� roposed by the Mayor, consisting of two (2) one (member of the Planning Commission, and one time length for request for proposals. the request for proposal process could take four to six weeks to hear staff will bring back any recommendations. Brian Lewin — suggestedhat a Beautification Committee Member should also be appointed to the proposed subcommittee to assist iAmproving the aesthetics in the City. Council Member Clark agreed with Mr. Lewin in appointing a Beautification Committee Member to the sub- committee. Council MemberArmenta reiterated that the purpose of the Beautification Committee was to beautify the City of Rosemead. (RFP); and Appointment ue corridor provides a :arefully shape the 2012 Garvey Master local governments ;met{ general plan rengthen the i � rftity and ated om concentrmercial tax revenues to the community. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2013 Page 7 of 12 Council Member Ly stated he believed that only having a Council Member, Traffic Commissioner, Planning Commissioner and staff was enough to create this subcommittee because having too many people throwing this plan around would not be sufficient. He stated the city should create a subcommittee that is manageable and sizeable as well. Mayor Low stated that the focus of the plan is the development of the Garvey Corridor. City Manager Allred stated that the City Council had previously approved design aesthetics of Garvey Avenue. Mayor Low expressed interested in serving on the subcommittee has served on the Garvey Avenue Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Alarcon agreed with Mayor Low in serving o . 0,41 Garvey Avenue Committee. Council MemberArmenta requested that a Beautification itt( Council Member Ly stated he felt having a four- member subcomi- disagreements; staff can bring recommendati�o& t9 the City Council. Community Development Director Ramirez Commissioners wishing to serve on the sut Meeting. Mayor Low clarified that ", ea Council Member Steven L the request for M T- 1 0 1 ' alsfor rs ^� Yes: Alara No: None Abstain: Non( A sent: None m 6. MATTERS FR A YOR A. Lunar le Low, Ly COUNCIL dealing with the Mayor Pro Tern Alarcon be on the of the was enough in case there were notify CoWfon interested thejtem on the next City Council involved with the subcommittee. Mayor Pro Tern William Alarcon to authorize Specific Plan. Vote resulted in: Family Festival 2014 Budget Amendment In 2009, City Council approved creation of the City of Rosemead's Lunar New Year Family Festival in partnership with EDI Media. EDI has been largely responsible for event operations since the first event in 2010. While EDI was tentatively scheduled to run the 2014 event, they recently informed the City that they can no longer do so. Given time and budget limitations, the Parks and Recreation Department will assume all event responsibilities, though the City will seek assistance from other agencies with some aspects of the event. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2013 Page 8 of 12 The 2014 event is scheduled for Saturday, February 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and will consist of stage entertainment, gourmet food trucks, merchandise booths, and youth activities. As in 2010, it will be located on Mission Drive. In assuming operations, the City will also take on all financial responsibility. The City will no longer share expenditures, but will also retain all event revenues towards offsetting costs. Recommendation: That the City Council approve an increase of $4,000 for the 2014 Lunar New Year Family Festival special event budget. A Director of Parks and Recreation David Montgomery-Scott reviewed Council MemberArmenta asked about anticipated revenue sources aad new ch ages for the event. Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery-Scott explain `� `that revenues include sa booths, ten percent of sales from food trucks, and paid access to atis. Mayor Pro Tem Alarcon asked why EDI Media could not hosflQW' t next year. Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery t explained that EQ !] dia stated that they could not afford to host the event financially. Council Member Clark asked if there would be a Vional �o the -City for hosting the event. Director of Parks and Recre�A n: =omery-Scott r lied that the c` rrent budget was $8,000 and staff is requesting an increase o�$4,000. He fed the Lunar New Year event would be the first event that the City will have access to revenu¢f approx.;ately $7,900. '0,, Mayor Low state in the prefft nar NewW g r t °s there is also law enforcement cost. Director rks and Red � Moll y -Scott stated that the City would assume the law enforcement cost a Al n the current con cj with t e Vie- Tiff's Department. Council Mer�f�e �Lystated that` .'current proposed budget did not include advertising funds and suggested 11 that an additional 1000 could u for marketing. Director of Parks and R Montgomery -Scott stated that EDI Media relied on its own media resources and the City has good resq rces with the Chinese media. Mayor Low expressed interested in increasing the amount of vendor booths at the event. Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery-Scott explained that the City currently supplies thirty EZ -ups for booths and any additional EZ -ups could be rented, which will increase the cost. MayorLowasked to allocate an additional $1,000 for unforeseen costs, in addition to the $4,000 requested by staff. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2013 Page 9 of 12 Mayor Polly Low made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sandra Armenta to approve an increase of $5,000 for the 2014 Lunar New Year Family Festival special event budget. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly No: None Abstain: None Absent: None B. Consideration of Options Relating to the Active Military beginning on December 30, 2013— Discussion and Po Status of Council Member Ly's Seat while on Activ <<1 P Appointment Process for an Interim Co . cil M Councilmember Steven Ly has been orde active duty for training starting on Decem Ly will return from active duty after a Army's Order, dated December 1, 2013, City Council Agenda to permit appropriate Recommendation: City Council vote to ford; Active Duty commencing of Ly's se not "vacant" dui ClitnlaN t ry and Vete tgthe legal rig#) set out in The illnited States Ari ft 2013. It is anticipated) pro ately 24 week; n ha : en placed on coh9idera'`fion and act incil Member Ly Relating to the but not limited to Brve to report to Councilmember t,�ponse to the December 10th uncilmembeffliffs December 1, 2013 Order to A ¢ 013 acid determine that Councilmember riodro �? 'v ctive military service, pursuant to §395,8 and that Councilmember Ly is entitled Military and Veterans Code §395.8 and ination as to whether to appoint an interim Ly's seat. 3. If th'Counclldes not to appoint an interim replacement for Councilmember Ly it h „ me, W rther action is required of the Council. Consideration of an t could still be made at a later time during the term of Councilmember appomtmne Ly's milisy service. N65s 4 3 City Council decides to appoint an interim replacement for Councilmember Ly, tken the recommended action is for the Council to direct staff as to the appointment process it desires and permit final consideration of an appointment at a future Council meeting consistent with Council's process direction. The Council is not making a decision as to an actual appointment but only as to what the appointment process will be for consideration and possible action at an upcoming meeting. Council Member Ly recused himself from the City Council meeting at 7:49 p.m. City Attorney Richman reviewed the staff report. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2013 Page 10 of 12 Council Member Sandra Armenta made a motion, seconded by Council Member Margaret Clark to accept Council Member Ly's request for active duty leave. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low No: None Abstain: Ly Absent: None Council MemberArmenta asked Mr. Ly to explain his recommendation for ate $_ rary appointment. Steven Ly -stated that in the case there is a need for a tied vote break, ll ° x ood idea to appoint an interim. Mrs. Jean Hall, a longtime resident of Rosemead has always �en bae the community and understands what direction Rosemead is going. Council Member Armenta asked about other committees,tfa would also become Mr. Lv - stated the Council would best decide if any ift will be needed. City Attorney Richman explained that the appointee would be appo to fill the city council seat vacancy and if additional appointments need to be mad° City Council carr :; those appointments if necessary. Mayor Pro Tem Alarcon stated that he agreed orap ©: temporary a l. Mayor Low commended Mr L fjoining the Unite�S ed Army 'e s. A Council MemberArmestated ss proud of M� y and commended him on his service. Council Member Sandra replacement tocugil Yes: AIR No: No Abstain: Ly hbsent: None City Attorney Ric 14th City Council Low ded by Mayor Polly Low to appoint an interim resulted in: staff will come back for an appointment consideration at the January Council MemberArmenta stated there should be transparency in this process and residents will be allowed to express any comments in regards to the vacant council seat at the January 14th meeting. Council Member Sandra Armenta made a motion, seconded by Mayor Polly Low to bring back Council Member Ly's recommendation to appoint Jean Hall on the January 14, 2014 meeting. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low No: None Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2013 Page 11 of 12 Abstain: Ly Absent: None 7. COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL Council MemberLyretumed to the dais at 8:11 p.m. Council MemberArmenta announced that the Beautification Committee has extended the Marie Spadaro Christmas Castle award deadline and will have a special meeting on Decembgr7�i She encouraged the public to decorate their homes and or businesses. Mayor Polly thanked the Beautification Committee for being active 2, 'nco i> the public to participate in the Christmas lightening contest. Council Member Clark commended the Parks and Recre ©n staff for the Christmas 4 ii ting event and Breakfast with Santa. 8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. There is "� r tegic Plan Works ib ecial meeting scheduled to take place on January 8, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. at the Pi} rid Center. The ne, filar City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on January 14, 2014 at 7jg0 p'. ft Rosemea Hall Council Chamber. Polly L Mayor Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2013 Page 12 of 12 ATTEST: