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CC - Minutes - 01-14-14Minutes of the City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting January 14, 2014 The joint meeting of the Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission was called to order by Mayor Low at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro TemNicePresidentNice- ChairAlarcon INVOCATION: Council Member /Board Member Armenia PRESENT: MayorlPresidentiChair Low, Mayor Pro Tem /Vice- Chair /Vice- President Alarcon, Council Members /Board Members Armenia, and Clark 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. 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Fred Herrera — asked for a briefing on Jay Imperial Park City Manager Allred stated the park is in progress and the Director of Parks and Recreation can give an update. Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery -Scott stated the park has been in design and Edison as of October approved the initial preliminary design and we have moved forward with construction documents. These documents were summited to Edison in December and there will be a meeting next Tuesday to go over them page by page. Fred Herrera — stated that at an earlier council meeting about two or three years ago there was discussion about having a memorial for those Rosemead residents that served in the service. He added Council seemed positive about that and asked if something like that could be included in the design. Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery-Scott stated that at this point staff would need to look at how to implement something like that; that had not been considered as part of the design. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes or January 14, 2014 Page i of 7 Council MembedBoard member Clark stated the City honors veterans with the Flags and the Vietnam Memorial. It is in the City's purview and we respect that. 2. PRESENTATION . Community Area Watch Meetings Review Public Safety Coordinator Mandy Wong presented information on a pilot program called Community Area Watch. It is proposed to start in February. Mandy introduced Chief of Police Lt. Somaono to share more on the program. Chief of Police Lt. Somoano stated the Public Safety department already puts on neighborhood watch meetings, business watch and other programs to educate the public on crime trends and other public safety matter. This would take the program to the residents and hopefully get more participation and get the word out by educating the public which will help deter crimes. Slide show was presented and is available In the City Clerk's Office. Council MembedBoard member Clark asked City Attorney Richman how many council members can attend these meetings at the same time. City Attorney Richman stated that if there was three the city would note it as a public meeting. Advised council to be careful and that if there was going to possibly be three council members at an area watch meeting we would have to agenda it as a public meeting. Because it is very likely that there will be items discussed that will be brought to council. City Manager Allred stated that every meeting could be noticed and it would not be a problem; they city currently notices the Connection meetings. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR B. Claims and Demands . Resolution No. 2014 -01 Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2014 — 01, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,223,408.50 NUMBERED 83399 THROUGH 83557 INCLUSIVELY Rosemead Cdy Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2014 Page 2 of 7 . Resolution No.2014 -01 Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2014 — 01, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $204,800 NUMBERED 1560 INCLUSIVELY . ResolutionNo.2014 -01 Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2014 — 01, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $209,791.67 NUMBERED 10070 C. Ordinance 939 — Second Reading: Adoption of the California Building Laws as Amended by Los Angeles County On December 10, 2013, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 939, adopting the California Building Laws as amended by Los Angeles County. Ordinance No. 939 is now before Council at the required second reading for adoption. Recommendation: That the City Council 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 (TITLE 28 LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING CODE) THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29 LOS ANGELES COUNTY MECHANICAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 30 LOS ANGELES COUNTY RESIDENTIAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE (TITLE 31 LOS ANGELES COUNTY GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE), AND ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2014 Page 3 of 7 D. Transmittal of FY 2012.13 City of Rosemead and Rosemead Housing Corporation Annual Financial Reports This is to transmit the FY 2012 -13 annual financial reports for the City of Rosemead and the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation to the City Council. The attached reports provide a complete presentation of the finances of each of the above mentioned organizations. The 2012 -13 Fiscal Year was a year of recovery for the City's General Fund. Due to many large one -time revenue payments along with an improved economic base, the City was able to put money back into reserves at the conclusion of the fiscal year. As noted on page 20 of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), the General Fund collected $2.796 million more than was expended, increasing the fund balance from $14.8 million to $17.6 million. While some of these funds have been programmed in the 2013 -14 Fiscal Year for much needed capital improvement projects such as the renovation of the Garvey Gym and remodel work at City Hall, the majority of these funds will remain in the fund balance to rebuild reserves. Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the City of Rosemead Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation Annual Financial and Compliance Report for the 2012 -13 Fiscal Year. E. Installation of Keep Clear Markings — Temple City Boulevard at Ellis Avenue The Traffic Commission recently reviewed a request from residents to evaluate traffic conditions at the intersection of Temple City Boulevard and Ellis Lane. This review was initiated due to concerns that the existing intersection configuration creates visibility constraints for motorists turning from Ellis Lane onto Temple City Boulevard. Based on the review of these conditions, it was determined that the addition of a "Keep Clear' zone would help improve visibility for tuning vehicles. The Traffic Commission concurred with this recommendation. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation and authorize staff to install "Keep Clear' pavement markings in the northbound travel lanes of Temple City Drive, with limit lines parallel to the intersection at Ellis Lane. F. Installation of Keep Clear Markings — Mission Drive (Rosemead High School) The Traffic Commission recently reviewed a request from residents to evaluate traffic conditions and access adjacent to Rosemead High School on Mission Drive. Mission Drive serves as the main entrance to the school, including a drop -off and pick -up zone at the westerly parking lot adjacent to the school entrance. Currently, there are existing "Keep Clear' zones that serve the parking lots along the eastern section of the campus and help to improve traffic Flow. It was requested that an additional "Keep Clear" zone be added to help improve access to the westerly driveway. Based on the review of the information, the Traffic Commission concurred with the recommendation to install an additional "Keep Clear" zone. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2014 Page 4 of 7 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation and authorize staff to install "Keep Clear' pavement markings in the westbound travel lanes of Mission Drive, with limit lines parallel to the westerly parking lot of Rosemead High School. G. Installation of Parking Restrictions — 3114 Jackson Avenue The Traffic Commission recently reviewed a request to evaluate traffic conditions and access to the property at 3114 Jackson Avenue, The resident at this location indicated that there is a lack of visibility when entering and exiting his property due to parked vehicles. Based on a review of the existing conditions, it was determined that the addition of red curbing would help improve visibility and prevent vehicles from parking over the property's driveway. The Traffic Commission approved the recommendation to install approximately 5 feet of red curbing on either side of the driveway of the residence at 3114 Jackson Avenue. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation to install approximately 5 feet of red curbing on either side of the driveway of the residence at 3114 Jackson. Council Member/Board Member Sandra Armenta made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro TemNice- PresidentNice -Chair William Alarcon to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 3A. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low No: None Absent: None Abstain: None A. Minutes November 17, 2013 — Regular Meeting December 10, 2013 — Regular Meeting Council MemberlBoard Member Sandra Armenta made a motion, seconded by Mayor/President/Chair Polly Low to approve the Minutes. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low No: None Absent: None Abstain: None 4. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF -None Rosemead City Council Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2014 Page 5 of 7 5. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL A. Consideration of a Temporary Interim Appointment to the City Council The City Council will consider an interim appointment to the City Council to temporarily fill Council Member Steven Ly's seat due to his military service leave of absence. On December 30, 2013, City Council Member Ly reported to active duty in the United States Army Reserves for a period of approximately 24 weeks. Prior to reporting for duty, Council Member Ly recommended that the City Council appoint Traffic Commissioner Jean Hall on a temporary basis to serve in his place during his absence. At its December 10, 2013 meeting, after considering several options relating to the subject City Council seat, the City Council directed staff to place the interim appointment of Jean Hall on the January 141h City Council meeting agenda for consideration. Recommendation: City Council direction is requested. Council Member /Board memberArmenta stated that prior to Council Member Ly leaving they spoke in great lengths about appointing Traffic Commissioner Jean Hall to his seat. Council Member Ly felt that she is a great ft to replace him while he is away fulfilling his military duties and she agrees with him as well. Mayor /President/ChairLow Supports Council Member Ly's decision is appointing Traffic Commissioner Hall to this position as she knows that Council Member Ly is always very thorough when making decisions. Mayor/President/Chair Polly Low made a motion, seconded by Council MemberlBoard Member Sandra Armenta to approve Temporary Interim Appointment to the City Council of Traffic Commissioner Jean Hall. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low No: None Absent: None Abstain: None Oath of office was presented to Council Member Jean Hall by her daughter. Council Member Hall was congratulated and took her seat. Council MemberlBoard member Hall took a moment to thank everyone for supporting her in this journey. She stated she is going to do her best, 6. COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL Council MemberlBoard member Clark stated she received a complaint from a constituent in regards to the Auto Auction stating there is a lot of graffiti and debris. She added that she understood that it is part of the Strategic Plan to get on property owners for the upkeep of vacant lots and feels that the City needs to get going on enforcing it because it is the impression of the city that people see. Rosemead Cry Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2014 Page 6 of 7 Council Member /Board member Armenta staled she has been appointed to the League of California Policy Committee —Community Service. She will be joining fellow committee members Council Member Clark and Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth who are already committee members for the League of California Cities. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on January 28, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber. i ? ; Polly o Mayor ATTEST: Glona Molleda City Clerk - Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes or January 14, 2014 Page 7 of 7 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS. CITY OF ROSEMEAD I, Gloria Molleda, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the minutes from January 14, 2014 of the City Council joint meeting were duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Rosemead City Council on the 131b of May 2014, by the following vote to wit: Yes: Alarcon ,Armenta, Clark, Low, No: None Abstain: None Absent: Hall � & 4'a ' - � Gloria Molleda City Clerk