CC - Minutes - 02-24-15Minutes of the
City Council and the
Successor Agency to the Rosemead
Community Development Commission
Joint Meeting
February 24, 2015
The joint meeting of the Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community
Development Commission was called to order by Mayor Alarcon at 7:04 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council
Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member /Board Member Ly
INVOCATION: Council Member /Board Member Low
PRESENT: Mayor /Chair Alarcon, Mayor Pro Tem /Vice -Chair Clark, Council Members /Board Members
Armenta, Low and Ly
ABSENT: None
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.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Claims and Demands
• ResolutionNo.2015 -11
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2015 —11, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $669,587.66 NUMBERED 87667 THROUGH
87789 INCLUSIVELY
• ResolutionNo.2015 -04
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Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2015 — 04, 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 $1,219 NUMBERED 10117
B. Ordinance No. 937 — Second Reading: Amending Municipal Code Relating to
Shopping Cart Retrieval and Containment by Owners
On February 10, 2015, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 937, amending chapter
9.12.080 of, and adding part 9.32 of the Rosemead municipal code relating to shopping cart
retrieval and containment by owners. Ordinance No. 937 is now before Council at the
required second reading for adoption.
This ordinance was originally introduced as Ordinance No. 947; however, it should be noted
that the correct number is 937.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 937, at its second reading,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 9.12.080
OF, AND ADDING PART 9.32 OF THE ROSEMEAD
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SHOPPING CART
RETRIEVAL AND CONTAINMENT BY OWNERS
C. Ordinance No. 948 — Second Reading: Authorizing the City Engineer to Regulate Turn
Movements
On February 10, 2015, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 948, authorizing the City
Engineer to regulate or prohibit any turn movement by any vehicle at any specific
intersection or along any specific street segment within the city limits. Ordinance No. 948 is
now before Council at the required second reading for adoption.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 948, at its second reading,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO REGULATE OR PROHIBIT ANY TURN
MOVEMENT BY ANY VEHICLE AT ANY SPECIFIC
INTERSECTION OR ALONG ANY SPECIFIC STREET
SEGMENT WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS
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D. Montebello Boulevard/Towne Center Drive Resurfacing Median and Landscape
Enhancements Project —Award of Contract
As a part of the City's Fiscal Year 2014 -15 Capital Improvement Program, the City Council
approved the "Montebello Boulevard/Towne Center Drive Resurfacing, Median and
Landscape Enhancements" Project. This project includes the grinding of existing pavement
and the reconstruction of the roadway with new asphalt concrete, the replacement of
damaged sidewalk, and extensive improvements, including the addition of landscaping, of
the medians along Montebello Boulevard, Towne Center Drive, and San Gabriel Boulevard.
This project is funded through Measure R and Prop C funds.
The City received five (5) bids and the lowest bid received was from Tobo Construction of
Los Angeles, CA. Through staff's investigation of the contractor's background it was
concluded that no evidence was provided to demonstrate that this contractor has the
experience necessary to complete the major street reconstruction as required in this project.
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council reject the bid of Tobo Construction and
award the contract to the second lowest bidder, Sully - Miller Contracting Co.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the plans specifications for the Montebello Boulevard/Towne Center Drive
Resurfacing, Median and Landscape Enhancements Project;
2. Reject the bid of Tobo Construction, Inc. as nonresponsive as the contractor cannot
provide the necessary references for experience in this type of work, and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Sully - Miller Contracting Co. in
the amount of $624,686.20. In addition, authorize an amount of $62,000 (approximately
10% as a contingency to cover the cost of unforeseen construction expenses;
4. Approve Resolution No. 2015 -13, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL
FUNDS FROM THE CITY'S MEASURE R FUND FOR THE
MONTEBELLO BOULEVARDITOWNE CENTER DRIVE
RESURFACING MEDIAN AND LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS
PROJECT
Council Member /Board Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Council Member/ Board
Member Polly Low to approve the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted in:
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Yes: Alarcon, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Absent: Armenta
Abstain: None
3. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF - None
4. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Ly requested that when improving sidewalks, there are more decorative coloring and
decorative rocks being utilized. He asked staff what other sidewalk improvements are being worked on
besides the sidewalks that need to be in compliance with the American with Disability Act.
Assistant City Manager /Acting Public Works Director Hawkesworth explained that most of the improvements
are currently the median improvements, where decorative rocks are being installed; however, there is no
sidewalks being added.
Acting Public Works Manager Sullivan stated that any sidewalk work includes replacing any damaged, trip
hazardous, or destroyed portions of the sidewalk.
Council Member Ly asked staff to consider more decorative sidewalk when making improvements around
the City.
Council Member low stated residents have expressed concerns to her regarding increased traffic on
Walnut Grove Avenue due to the Safe Routes to School project and asked staff to try to speed up the
completion of the project. Mrs. Low also stated that there are residents that would like to add sidewalks in
front of their homes and asked staff to see how they can assist them. She added that there are residents that
are happy to see the continuous city events and improvements, such as, Concerts in the Park, City -wide Yard
Sale and the Rosemead Park jogging trail.
Council Member Armenia arrived to the City Council meeting at 7:11 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark stated she attended the Southern California Association of Governments sponsored
conference on biking, walking, and ride sharing. She explained that Supervisor Javier Hernandez at Hilda
Solis office spoke about protected bike lanes along the rivers and flood control channel.
Council MemberArmenta thanked the residents for attending the "Clean Up Day" hosted by the
Beautification Committee. She commended Brian Lewin for a very successful event and thanked
Consolidated Republic Services for donating lunch to the children who volunteered. Ms. Armenta also
thanked staff for discussing graffiti and providing outlets to combat this issue. She added that schools from
the Garvey School District invited staff and the City Council to their Read Across America event on March 2nd.
Council Member Ly asked about the status of the proposed jogging trail at Zapopan Park.
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Parks and Recreation Director Montgomery-Scott responded that staff had difficulty contacting a
representative at Southern California Edison to verify who has been assigned to the project. Staff has
submitted all information including preliminary designs of the walking trail. He added that there should t be
any issues with what the City has proposed, including the acceptance of repairs and maintenance of the
walking trail.
Council Member Ly suggested that the City's Capital Improvement Project list include in the future, possible
parking structures along Garvey Avenue and Valley Boulevard to alleviate some of the pressure off Valley
Boulevard.
Council Member Armenta stated that many residents have complained about the lane reduction on Walnut
Grove Avenue. She requested information on the Montebello Boulevard/Towne Center Drive Resurfacing
Median and Landscape Enhancements project.
Acting Public Works Manager Sullivan explained that Walnut Grove will continue to maintain two lanes of
traffic in both directions. In regards to the medians on Town Center Drive on Montebello Boulevard and San
Gabriel Boulevard, those have existing medians and no new medians are being added. The project involves
removing the existing asphalt and pavement that runs through the medians to create decorative landscape
rather than hardscape. Mr. Sullivan stated that the specifications of the project call for a duration of 45 days.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on
March 24, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
William Alarcon
Mayor
ATTEST:
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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 February 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