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CC - Item 2A - Minutes of March 11, 2014Minutes of the City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting March 11, 2014 The joint meeting of the Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission was called to order by Mayor Low at 6:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PRESENT: Mayor /Chair Low, Mayor Pro TemNice- Chair/ Alarcon, Council Members/Board Members Armenta, and Hall ABSENT: Council Member/Board Member Clark due to her attendance to the National League of Cities Conference. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Richman, Assistant City Manager /Finance Director Hawkesworth, Human Resources Manager Tan, and City Clerk/Directorof Public Information and Communications Molleda. Mayor /Chair Low recessed the joint meeting to closed session at 6:01 p.m. CLOSED SESSION A. Conference with Labor Negotiators Government Code Section 54957.6; Negotiators for the City: City Manager Jeff Allred, and Assistant City Manager Matt Hawkesworth Reconvene Joint Meeting Agenda The joint meeting of the Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission reconvened at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor /Chair Low, Mayor Pro TemNice - Chair/ Alarcon, Council Members/Board Members Armenta, and Hall ABSENT: Council Member /Board Member Clark PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member /Board Member Hall INVOCATION: Mayor /Chair Low Rosemead Cily Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2014 Page 1 of 7 Item No. f� � STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Richman, Assistant City Manager /Finance Director Hawkesworth, Community Development Director Ramirez, Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery- Scott, Public Works Director Marcarello, and City Clerk/Director of Public Information and Communications Molleda. City Attorney Richman announced there was no reportable action taken in closed session. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Barbara Murohv — expressed concern with two citizens who are putting out cat food on public right away and private properties. Ms. Murphy stated it is a health issue, it is littering, and the couple doing this was trespassing on private property. Mayor /Chair Low asked City Manager Allred and Chief of Police Lieutenant Somoano to look into the issue. City Manager Allred stated that about a year ago code enforcement officers confronted the couple putting out the cat food and warned her to stop doing this. He stated staff was not aware this issue was still ongoing. Council Member /Board MemberArmenta clarified that Mrs. Murphy had not brought this issues back to staff since a year ago. Reverend Steven P. Rivera — community outreach pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles, expressed concerned with the current proposed changes to Sheriffs personnel. Elizabeth Martinez - representative of Consolidated Disposal Services stated the company would be awarding five scholarships to Rosemead students. Council Member /Board Member Armenia asked if there would be a ceremony to present the scholarships to the students Mrs. Martinez replied that Consolidated Disposal Services would like to present the scholarships during a City Council meeting. Tam Dinh — expressed concern in learning that the City would be losing a law enforcement officer in the Sheriffs Department. Mrs. Dinh stated it was important to have continuity and unity in combating crime and public participation in public safety in the community. Steven Lv — (not Council Member Steven Ly) stated residents are talking about the reassignment of Sergeant Moreno and the Rosemead Special Assignment Team. He added that deputies have been doing a good job and are very involved in the community. MayorlChair Low stated that resident Ron Esquivel submitted a letter to the City Council regarding the issue with the Sheriffs Department. Mayor /Chair Low read the letter in its entirely and ff is filed in the City Clerk's Office. Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes or March 11, 2014 Page 2 of Sv Phan — expressed support for Sergeant Moreno and the Rosemead Special Assignment Team to stay because they responded quickly to calls. Kristin Nicole Venegas — spoke on behalf of UFC Gym and her family, and expressed support for Sergeant Moreno and the Rosemead law enforcement team and asked not to relocate them. Brian Lewin - asked what was the City's stand on Senate Bill 1014, known as the Home Generated Pharmaceutical Waste Collection Disposal Act. The act requires the producers have a take back program instead of retailers. Mr. Lewin expressed concern with people discarding pharmaceuticals improperly. MayorlChair Low stated that Rosemead has a good Sergeant and that the supporters reflected the good work he performs. City Attomey Richman clarified that the subject of Sergeant Moreno and his team was not an agendized item. She explained the Council should not have a discussion on the item; however, people can speak as members of the public. Taylor Quan —works with a volunteer group and with Sergeant Moreno and his Team. He reiterated that they have been very welcoming and asked that the team not get reassigned. Lydia Apodaca —asked why change the team, when they have done a good job in Rosemead. Mayor /Chair Low clarified that the change was being made by the Sheriffs Department and not the City. Captain Christopher Nee —of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department stated he was pleased to hear the positive feedback from residents regarding the services the Sheer -mss Departmen provided by Sergeant Abel Moreno and the current team. He clarified that the team was not going to be disassembled and that it was his call to make changes at the sergeant level; however, this did not mean that any deputies would be moved out of Rosemead or that the number of deputies assigned to the team would be reduced. Sergeant Moreno has been in Rosemead for four years and has done a tremendous job; the change is not condemnation of his performance in any shape or form. He stated that since his tenure in Temple Station he has made changes in the sergeant level to set new eyes in different assignments. Captain Nee reiterated that the Sergeants in Temple Station are aware and are familiar with Rosemead and are capable of continuing the great work. Council Member /Board Member Armenta stated that she sits on the executive board of contract cifies and advocates for Cities that contract with the County Sheriffs Department. She disagrees that a change in personnel should be made at this time due to the realignment. Ms. Annenta added that the team was recognized in an email, for the great job the special team performed during a shooting incident. She added the special team was able to control the situation because they are familiar with the City and knew the informants and she did not believe the same results could be obtained with a new set of eyes. She asked City Attorney Richman what the City could do to keep the same team in place and wait until the ramifications of the realignment are known. Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2014 Page 3 of 7 CkyAttomey Richman explained that the City contracts with a liability for personnel issues and also contracts some of the control to the Sheriffs Department for those items. Mrs. Richman stated she would look into options in regards to personnel issues. 3. PRESENTATION Safe Communities Month Proclamation City Council presented a proclamation for Safe Community Month to the Public Safety Center. Chief of Police Lieutenant Somoano accepted and thanked the City Council for the proclamation. He added that an effort to provide better safety to the community, they are hosting an Area Community Watch program, a business watch meeting with the business community, and Deputy Farley will be lecturing two domestic violence groups. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Claims and Demands • Resolution No. 2014 -06 Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2014 - 06, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,171,742.34 NUMBERED 84054 THROUGH 84177 INCLUSIVELY •. Resolution No. 2014 -06 Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2014 - 06, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $3,455.50 NUMBERED 10077 THROUGH 10078 INCLUSIVELY B. Water Education for Latino Leaders Conference - March 2791 - 2891 - Sacramento, CA The City Council will consider authorizing the attendance of any Council Member who wishes to attend the Water Education for Latino Leaders Conference in Sacramento, CA, on March 27th - 28th. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance, at City expense, of any Council Member that wishes to attend the Water Education for Latino Leaders Conference, Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes ofMamh 11, 2014 Page 4 of 7 Council Member /Board Member Sandra Armenta made a motion, seconded by Council Member /Board Member Jean Hall to approve the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Hall, Low No: None Abstain: None Absent: Clark 5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF A. Rosemead Community Recreation Center (RCRC) Improvements and Funding Request Update Renovation of the RCRC has continued in several phases since spring 2012 including the replacement of roof materials and heating /cooling systems and interior renovations. The renovated existing RCRC building is expected to reopen in July 2014, The work that has occurred to date has been completed with funds obtained through a $500,000 grant provided by Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina and a 2010 redevelopment bond issue. The final phase of facility modernization includes the construction of a 3,000 square foot annex and renovation of the existing building's exterior. These are expected to begin in the coming months. During interior renovations, additional necessary work was identified resulting from forty years of heavy facility use. Additional items include replacement of remaining interior lighting (and ceiling tiles) and windows and doors, and renovation of the kitchen. Estimated costs for the additional interior work is $350,000 to $400,000. A request for funding for this additional work has been submitted to the office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the funding request to Supervisor Gloria Molina's office with a commitment to name the new annex meeting room in her honor in recognition of her 30 years of community service and funding provided for the RCRC renovation and expansion project. Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery-Scoff reviewed the staff report. Mayor Low thanked Council Member Armenta for helping to obtain some of the funding for this project. Council Member Sandra Armenia made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jean Hall to authorize the funding request to Supervisor Gloria Molina's office and with a commitment to name the annex meeting room in her honor. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Hall, Low No: None Abstain: None Absent: Clark Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2014 Page 5 of 7 B. Renewal of the Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for Public Safety Services Provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department The City Council will consider renewal of the agreement with the County of Los Angeles for municipal law enforcement services provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department for another five -year period, Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the May Execute the County of Los Angeles municipal law enforcement services agreement og> alf of the City. City Manager Allred reviewed the staff report. Brian Lewin — inquired on the provision in regards to the Chief of Police, which was unique for the City of Rosemead. City Manager Allred clarified that the Rosemead Municipal Code indicates that the highest- ranking Sheriff Deputy is chosen as the Chief of Police. Mr. Lewin — asked if there are any provisions in the agreement that would give the City any type of discretion in regards to personnel. City Affomey Richman stated that the City has the discretion to express and let the County know how it feels about who is assigned to personnel. However, the language of the agreement states that the performance of services and the control of personnel shall remain with the County, Mr. Lewin — inquired about section 2.2 through 2.4 of the agreement, where in case there was a dispute with the Sheriffs and the City and there is no resolution, the Sheriffs by default prevail. City Manager Allred explained that on section 3.0 there have been changes made regarding the deployment of resources, not particularly people. There is a dispute resolution process contained in the agreement, which is new language, and it is design for the City to receive its full share of resources. Council MemberArmenta asked if the City could request certain personnel and what the protocol would be to notify the County of City concerns. City Attorney Richman explained that the City has the ability to communicate resident's concerns to the County. She added that if contract cities are not happy with the services the County is providing, in respective to this, they might attempt and interact with the City. Council MemberArmenta asked to table the item to the next meeting. Mayor Low asked for clarification and stated that since contract cities have the same agreement with the Sheriffs Department could there be changes or amendments to the contract. City Manager-Allred replied it is a single agreement for all 31 cities. Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2014 Page 6 of City Attorney Richman explained that an amendment might not be possible; however, the City Council could defer the item for further discussion. City Manager Allred stated the City Council should approve the agreement before the new fiscal year. Chief of Police7Lieutenant Somoano stated the contract law bureau was hoping to have the agreement completed as soon as possible. City Attorney Richman clarified that she is being directed to look at the ability to direct control of personnel. Council Member Sandra Armenta made a motion, seconded by Council Member William Alarcon to table the County of Los Angeles municipal law enforcement services agreement and allow the City Attorney to review the agreement. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Hall, Low No: None Abstain: None Absent: Clark 6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL Council MemberArments thanked the Parks and Recreation Department and staff for their work on the Community Yard sale event. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on March 25, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber. Mayor ATTEST: Gloria Molleda, City Clerk Rosemead City Council and the successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes ofMamh 11, 2014 Page 7 of