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CC - Minutes - 03-24-15Minutes of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission and the Housing Development Corporation Joint Meeting March 24, 2015 The meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Alarcon at 6:04 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PRESENT: Mayor Alarcon, Mayor Pro Tern Clark, Council Members Armenta, Low and Ly ABSENT: None City Attorney Richman announced that the City Council would go into closed session and would reconvene back at the regular City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Alarcon recessed the meeting to closed session at 6:05 p.m. 1. CLOSED SESSION A. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (d -1): 2 matters Tammy Gong, and L &G Rosemead Garden, LLC v. City of Rosemead and John Tran - Case No. BC487865 2. City of Rosemead v Beneficial Patient Group case no. EC063589. Regular Business Meeting Minutes The joint meeting of the Rosemead City Council, Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission and the Housing Development Corporation was called to order by Mayor Alarcon at 7:03 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor /Chair /President Alarcon INVOCATION: Mayor Pro TemNice- Chair /Vice- President Clark PRESENT: Mayor /Chair /President Alarcon, Mayor Pro Tem /Vice - Chair /Vice- President Clark, Council Members /Board Members Armenta, Low, and Ly Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2015 Page 1 of 8 STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Richman, Assistant City Manager /Acting Public Works Director Hawkesworth, Community Development Director Ramirez, Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery- Scott, and City Clerk/Director of Communications Molleda. City Attorney Richman announced that there was no reportable action taken during closed session. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Sue Yamamoto - Library Manager announced their book sale event and shared the Library events calendar with the City Council and the public. Brian Lewin - congratulated Council Member Alarcon and Council Member Low on their re- election. Mr. Lewin encouraged the public to comment on Metro's release of the SR 710 draft Environmental Impact Report or attend a public hearing at East Los Angeles College auditorium on March 28th or at the Pasadena Convention Center on April 14 Mayor Pro Tem Clark asked that the link to the SR 710 website be placed on the city's website. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Claims and Demands Resolution No. 2015 -12 Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2015 —12, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,433,236.66 NUMBERED 87790 THROUGH 87938 INCLUSIVELY Resolution No. 2015 -14 Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2015 —14, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $636,020.16 NUMBERED 87939 THROUGH 88124 INCLUSIVELY Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2015 Page 2 of 8 • Resolution No.2015 -05 Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2015 — 05, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $4,150 NUMBERED 10118 THROUGH 10119 • Resolution No.2015 -06 Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2015 — 06, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $643,697.26 NUMBERED 10120 THROUGH 10122 Resolution No. 2015-03 Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2015 — 03, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,216 NUMBERED 1571 B. Los Angeles County Proposition A Grant Funds — Approval of Youth Employment Plans as a Component In 1992, Los Angeles County voters approved Proposition A, which provides funding for the development and operation of parks and open space facilities within the County. Recently, the City has received grants from the County Supervisor's Office of excess Proposition A funds for two projects in the amount of $600,000. Proposition A grant funds have been appropriated for the renovation of the Rosemead Community Recreation Center (RCRC) in the amount of $500,000 and for tree planning and beautification in the amount of $100,000. Included in the implementation policies of these grants is the requirement to utilize youth employment for a portion of the project or ongoing operation of any project or facility that has received Proposition A funding. The Youth Employment Plans associated with these two grant awards are presented for approval. Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2015 -16 and Resolution No. 2015 -17, respectively entitled: Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2015 Page 3 of 8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN FOR THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROPOSITION A FUNDING FOR THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN FOR THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROPOSITION A FUNDING FOR THE ROSEMEAD TREE PROJECT Council Member Polly Low made a motion, seconded by Council Member Steven Ly to approve the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Clark, Low, Ly No: None Abstain: None Absent: Armenta 4. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF A. CDBG and HOME Programs FY 2015 -16 Action Plan On February 10, 2015, the City Council conducted a public hearing to receive input on the development of the City's updated Five -Year Consolidated Plan covering the period July 1, 2015 —June 30, 2020 and Annual Action Plan covering the period July 1, 2015 —June 30, 2016. Four (4) social service organizations (Family Counseling Services, Family Promise, People for People, and Southern California Housing Rights Center) made presentations at the public hearing. Under federal regulations, no more than 15% of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation can be used for social service activities. In addition, under the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) program, at least 15% must be set aside for a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). The City has been notified by HUD that Rosemead will be receiving $647,307 in CDBG funds for FY 2015 -16, which is a 1.94451 % increase from its FY 2014 -15 allocation, and $201,143 in HOME funds, which is a 6.4814% decrease from its FY 2014 -15 allocation. When combined with projected carryover funds and anticipated program income, the City anticipates having a total of $756,057 of CDBG funds available and $736,162 in HOME funds available for the 2015 -16 year. Recommendation: That the City Council review and finalize the CDBG and HOME funding recommendations under the City's FY 2015 -16 Annual Action Plan. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2015 Page 4 of 8 Community Development Director Ramirez reviewed the staff report. Council Member Armenia arrived to the Council meeting at 7:09 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Clark asked if the City was able to keep the same funding levels. Community Development Director Ramirez replied yes, as well as, honoring the requests of the social service agencies. Mayor Pro Tem Margaret Clark made a motion, seconded by Council Member Polly Low to approve the CDBG and HOME funding recommendations under the City's FY 201516 Annual Action Plan. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly No: None Abstain: None Absent: None Council Comments: Council Member Ly reported that he attended the National League of Cities Conference where President Barack Obama spoke along with five other cabinet members. Topics included redeveloping blue collar middle class jobs as well as ending veteran's homelessness. He added that one interesting item discussed was giving more funding on the federal level to help with local mandates such as stormwater issues and stormwater run -off. Mayor Pro Tem Clark reported that she also attended the same National League of Cities Conference and stated that her committee the Energy and Environment and Natural Resources discussed the same issue on stormwater because it is very expensive and she was pleased to hear the Environmental Protection Agency is discussing these issues. Council MemberArmenta reported that she attended the Local Government Commission Assembly which mainly dealt with racial equity, water, and financing. She stated she brought back materials for the City Council and staff if they were interested. 5. GENERAL ELECTION MATTERS A. Resolution Reciting the Facts of the General Municipal Election held March 3, 2015 and Declaring the Results as Required by Law On March 10, 2015, the City Clerk's office conducted the manual tally of one precinct as required by the California Elections Code. On the same day, the final count of ballots was conducted, which included provisional ballots and vote by mail ballots that were postmarked with the Election date and submitted to the City Clerk's office on or before Friday, March 6, 2015. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2015 Page 5 of 8 Resolution No. 2015 -15 declares the official results of the March 3, 2015 election and includes the signed Certification of Canvass of election results. The resolution also declares that the City Clerk must immediately make and deliver to each of the persons elected a Certificate of Election and administer to each the Oath of Office prescribed in the Constitution of the State of California. Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2015 —15, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 3, 2015, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW City Clerk/Director of Communication Molleda reviewed the staff report. Council Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sandra Armenta to approve Resolution No. 2015 -15. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly No: None Abstain: None Absent: None B. Administration of the Oath of Office and Issuance of Certificates of Election to Polly Low and William "Bill" Alarcon City Clerk/Director of Communications Molleda announced that the Oath of Office would be administered in the same order as the names appeared on the election ballot. City Clerk/Director of Communications Molleda administered the Oath of Office to candidate elect Polly Low. Christian Alarcon - administered the Oath of Office to candidate elect William Alarcon. C. Presentations and Comments Anthony Duart e - representing Judy Chu's office, presented Certificates of Congressional Recognition to the re- elected Council Members. Council MemberArmenta stated that Anthony Duarte is also a Board Member of La Puente and Hacienda Heights School Districts and thanked him for attending the City Council meeting. Henry Lo - Board Member of the Garvey School District and representative of Ed Chau's Office, presented certificates to the re- elected Council Members. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2015 Page 6 of 8 Council Member Cynthia Sternguist - of Temple City congratulated the re- elected Council Members. Council Member William Man - of Temple City congratulated the re- elected Council Members. Dr. Amy Enomoto -Perez - Superintendent at Rosemead School District thanked Mayor Alarcon and Council Member Low for their support and presented certificates. Board Members Adele Andrade - Stadler and Joanne Russell- Chavez — of the Alhambra Unified School District commended and congratulated Mayor Alarcon and Council Member Low on their re- election. Vice Mayor Peter Chan - of Monterey Park congratulated the re- elected Council Members. Helen Hue — Executive Director for the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce presented a certificate of congratulations to the re- elected Council Members and thanked them for their continued service to the residents and businesses in the City. Polly Lowthanked the residents for being supportive, her family, volunteers and colleagues for helping on her campaign, which to her demonstrates the unity of the community. Mrs. Low also thanked the elected officials, Superintendent and School Board Members who were in attendance and had expressed their support. Mayor Alarcon thanked the residents and his family and stated how much he learned to appreciate being Mayor for the City of Rosemead and how important of a position it is. 6. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION This is the time for the Council to reorganize by appointing a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tom, respectively for one -year terms. A. Appointment of Mayor — City Clerk Presiding Council Member Polly Low made a motion, Seconded by Council Member Sandra Armenta to appoint Margaret Clark as Mayor of the City of Rosemead. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly No: None Absent: None Abstain: None Mayor Clark asked for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. B. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem — Newly appointed Mayor Presiding Council Member Low nominated Council Member Steven Ly. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2015 Page 7 of 8 Council Member Ly thanked Council Member Low for her nomination. However, he indicated that at this time he is very busy with prior commitments, as well as, with being an Army reservist. For that reason he stated he would like to nominate the next Council Member on the rotation as Mayor Pro Tem, which is Sandra Armenta. Council MemberArmenta stated that she would accept the nomination and even though the nomination is out of the rotation, every Council Member should get the chance to be Mayor. Council Member Low suggested that there should be a policy in place in regards to the rotation procedures. Council Member Steve Ly made a motion, seconded by Council Member William Alarcon to appoint Sandra Armenta as Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Rosemead. Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly No: None Absent: None Abstain: None C. Administration of Oath of Office to new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem will be conducted during the April 14, 2015 City Council meeting. City Manager Allred announced that the administration of Oath of Office for Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem will be conducted at the next City Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta announced that the Beautification Committee would like to invite the public to the "Clean Up Day" event at Savannah Cemetery on Saturday, April 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 7. ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. to cake and refreshments for the re- elected Council Members. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on April 14, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber. William Alarcon Mayor ATTEST: , A , � atu «I, Gloria Molleda City Clerk Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2015 Page 8 of 8 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS. CITY OF ROSEMEAD 1 I, Gloria Molleda, City Clerk for the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the joint meeting minutes from March 24, 2015, was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Rosemead City Council on the 12th of March 2015, by the following vote to wit: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly, No: None Abstain: None Absent: None Gloria Molleda City Clerk