CC - Minutes - 01-27-15Minutes of the
City Council,
Successor Agency to the Rosemead
Community Development Commission and the
Housing Development Corporation
Joint Meeting
January 27, 2015
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.
City Attorney Richman announced that the agenda indicated that Council Member Ly would be attending the
meeting from New York. However, due to weather conditions his flight was cancelled and he was in
attendance at the meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member /Board Member Armenta
INVOCATION: Council Member /Board Member Low
PRESENT: Mayor /Chair /President Alarcon, Mayor Pro Tem /Vice - Chair /Vice- President Clark, Council
Members /Board Members Low and Ly
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
Lauren Worslev — Representative of American Cancer Society invited the City Council and staff to a kick -off
event on February 7m at the Public Safety Center.
Council Member /Board MemberArmenta asked Ms. Worsley why the Relay for Life event scheduled for
April, was going to only be for one day.
Ms. Worslev —explained that Relay for Life is usually a 24 hour event; however, it has been difficult to have
people participate overnight. Staff wants to try something different and give the community the opportunity to
have the full experience and make the event a success.
John May — expressed some concerns about the precinct worker recruitment for the March 3, 2015, election.
City Clerk/Director of Communications Molleda replied she would talk to her staff and contact Mr. May to
address his concerns.
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Ron Esquivel — invited the City Council to the Rosemead Education Foundation Casino Night event
scheduled for March 21st.
Twan Quach — stated that he wanted to make the City Council and the City aware of issues arising to non-
speaking English residents. Mr. Quach stated that Adams Ranch Mutual Water Franchise was taking
advantage of residents of Asian descent by misleading them to give one Latino man, the power to sell the
local water company to another entity. Mr. Quach indicated that a hired signature collector has been
promising residents they will receive money from the sale. He claimed the director is trying to manipulate the
non - English speaking Rosemead stockholders.
Council MemberlBoard MemberArmenta asked City Manager Allred what the City can do to protect the
Rosemead residents in that area.
City Attorney Richman explained to Mr. Quach that he should contact the Public Utilities Commission, which
is a governmental entity that regulates water utilities. The City does not regulate water utilities.
Mayor Pro TemNice - ChairNice- President Clark stated the City should be careful because Mr. Quach was
making accusations in which the other person was not in attendance to defend himself.
2. PRESENTATION
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program and the Earned Income Tax Credit
Proclamation.
City Manager Allred read the proclamation.
Mayor Pro TemNice- ChairNice- President Clark asked if the workshops listed could be made available to
the residents.
City Manager Allred stated the tax assistance information will be posted on the City website and community
centers for Rosemead residents.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2015 — 05
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2015 — 05, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $1,334,698.91 NUMBERED 87304 THROUGH
87503 INCLUSIVELY
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Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2015 — 02, 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 $463,663.62 NUMBERED
10108 THROUGH 10113
Resolution No. 2015 — 02
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2015 — 02, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,000 NUMBERED
1570
B. Transmittal of FY 2013.14 City of Rosemead and Rosemead Housing Development
Corporation Annual Financial Reports
This is to transmit the FY 2013 -14 annual financial reports for the City of Rosemead and the
Rosemead Housing Development Corporation to the City Council. The reports provide a
complete presentation of the finances of each of the above mentioned organizations. The
2013 -14 Fiscal Year was a year of modest increase for the City's General Fund. Due to both
Sales Tax and Property Tax revenues showing modest increases 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 the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), the General
Fund collected $79,626 more than was expended, increasing the fund balance from
$17,617,440 to $17,697,066.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the City of Rosemead
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the Rosemead Housing Development
Corporation Annual Financial and Compliance Report for the 2013 -14 Fiscal Year.
C. Housing Element 2014 Annual Progress Report
California Government Code §65400 (b) requires the filing of a Housing Element Annual
Progress Report by April 15t of each year, for the prior calendar year, with the State Office of
Planning and Research and the Department of Housing and Community Development
( "HCD "). State law also requires that the annual report be presented at a public meeting
before the City Council where members of the public are given an opportunity to comment on
the City's progress. This agenda meets these statutory requirements.
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This report summarizes the low to moderate - income residential building activity, Regional
Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) progress, and progress of housing program
implementation for the 2014 calendar year. The annual report was prepared on forms
provided by HCD, using definitions adopted by HCD.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the City's 2014 Housing Element
Annual Progress Report.
D. Annual Residential Resurfacing Program —Award of Contract
As a part of the City's Fiscal Year 2014 -15 Capital Improvement Program, the City Council
approved the "Annual Residential Resurfacing Program" which involves pavement
rehabilitation activities on roadways that are in need of repair. The project consists of
asphalt concrete overlay and reconstruction of road pavement, repairs to damaged sidewalk,
curbs and the planting of trees along the parkways. The streets identified for resurfacing in
the 2014 -15 Fiscal Year Capital Improvement Program are Hellman Avenue, from Jackson
Avenue to the westerly City Limit, and Steele Street from Ellis Lane to Rio Hondo Avenue.
Additionally, staff recently added improvements at Rio Hondo Avenue and Rose Street to
this project as recent rain events have resulted in flooding and the street is in need of repair
and drainage improvements.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
Approve the plans and specifications for the Annual Residential Resurfacing Program,
Hellman Avenue from Jackson Avenue to the westerly City Limit and the Rose Street Rio
Hondo Avenue Intersection Improvements Project;
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with E.C. Construction in the amount
of $218,760.12 for the Annual Residential Resurfacing Project, Hellman Avenue from
Jackson Avenue to the westerly City Limit. In addition, authorize an amount of $21,876
(10 %) as a contingency to cover the cost of unforeseen construction expenses.
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with CEM Construction Corp in the
amount of $83,935 for Rose Street/Rio Hondo Avenue Intersection Improvements
project. In addition, authorize an amount of $8,393 (10 %) as contingency to cover the
cost of unforeseen construction expenses.
E. Resolution Clarifying the Purchase Price for Property Acquisition of 2714.2718 River
Avenue in Rosemead
Proposed Resolution No. 2015 -08 clarifies the purchase price of the property at 2714 -2718
River Avenue approved by the City Council on January 13, 2015. The original approving
Resolution No. 2015 -04, adopted at the last Council meeting, stated that the purchase price
was $1.83 million. Subsequently the escrow company has requested a clarification that the
actual contract purchase price is $1.85 million with a $20,000 credit in escrow from the
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Seller, which equals a total cost to the City of $1.83 million. The proposed Resolution No.
2015 -08 makes the technical correction requested by the escrow company and does not
alter the costs to the City for acquisition of the property.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2015 -08, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD CLARIFYING THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THAT
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY ADDRESSED AS
2714.2718 RIVER AVENUE, CITY OF ROSEMEAD AS
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN RESOLUTION NO. 2015.04
PURSUANT TO ESCROW COMPANY'S REQUEST
Council Member /Board Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Council Member /Board
Member Sandra Armenta, to approve the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
4. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Strategic Plan for 2014 and 2015 -- Mid -Term Report
The City Council will review the status of the goals and action items that were established
one year ago in the City's updated Strategic Plan for 2014 and 2015. This is a mid -term
progress report for the two -year planning period.
Recommendation: This item is presented for review and comment. No formal action is
required at this time.
City Manager Allred reviewed the staff report and the mid -year progress report card.
Council Member Ly commended staff for being on target for most of these items. He added that this was a
good step for the first six months and was excited for the next six.
Council Member Armenta inquired about follow up workshops in April.
City Manager Allred replied there are a few workshops that are scheduled for the City Council, such as, a
graffiti workshop and a budget review workshop.
Council MemberArmenta stated she encouraged the residents to attend those workshops and participate.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark asked about the planned bike lanes on Garvey Avenue.
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Council Member Ly explained that the bike lanes on Garvey Avenue are part of the specific plan in which
the committee is working on. Mr. Ly stated that the idea is to create class "A" bike lanes on the sidewalk
portion which are fully protected by barriers.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark stated she was all for protective bike lanes.
5. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
Council MemberArmenta thanked Acting Public Works Manager Sullivan for resolving some parking issues
addressed with Sanchez Elementary School.
Council Member Ly commended staff for their work on the Garvey Gym reopening ceremony. Mr. Ly also,
expressed that he hopes to see the Public Services facility turned into a youth center with programs and
services, once it is vacated.
Council Member Low stated it was great to see a basketball program in Rosemead and thought the
reopening of the gym was a success.
Mayor Alarcon commended staff on the Garvey Gym reopening ceremony.
Mayor Pro Tom Clark announced she is part of the Booster Club for the Sheriffs Temple station and the club
created magnetic calendars as part of a fundraiser to support reserve deputies and volunteers. She stated
the fundraiser money also goes towards the yearly volunteer banquet, which fall on April 24th this year.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on
February 10, 2015 at 6:00 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 1
I, Gloria Molleda, City Clerk for the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the joint
meeting minutes from January 27, 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
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City Clerk