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CC - Minutes - 04-26-16MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING APRIL 26, 2016 The meeting of the Rosemead City Council, the Housing Development Corporation, and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission was called to order by Mayor Armenta at 7:01 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Clark INVOCATION was led by Mayor Armenta PRESENT: Mayor /President/Chair Armenta, Mayor Pro Tem /Vice- President/Vice -Chair Low, Council Members /Board Members Alarcon, Margaret, Ly. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Richman, Community Development Director Ramirez, Interim Public Works Director La, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Soash, consultant Cannon, and Acting City Clerk Hernandez. 1 .14 14 1lil Wy IA!I&Ia:lfli419:l4el1l1]I:1ki to] q Timothy Crothers, West Coast Arborist Inc. Area Manager, stated they would be participating in the Civic Pride Day at the Savanah Memorial Park, also in part of the recycling efforts with the City, wood chips used at the memorial park would also be used for the on /off ramps to help the weeds stay down. Mr. Crothers continued that on May 25th they would be participating in the Rosemead Public Works Day and bring donations, showcase carving of woods and pass out educational material to the children participating. Mayor Armenta, Chair to the Beautification Committee, thanked Mr. Crothers for participating on Civic Pride Day and giving back to the community. Vella Navarro, Inquired to the City Council about her concerns with the Klingerman and Angelus Avenue intersection. Mayor Armenta, assured Mrs. Navarro that staff was working actively on the issue and would be on the agenda for discussion at the next meeting. Battalion Chief Dennis Brechiers, of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, recognized City Manager Jeff Allred on his retirement. Andy Okoro, City Manager of the City of Norco, presented a plaque of recognition to City Manager Jeff Allred for his services to the City of Norco. Joint Meeting of the Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation, and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Minutes of April 26, 2016 Page of Tom Chavez, Council Member of Temple City, congratulated City Manager Jeff Allred on his retirement and his commitment to the public sector. Ron Esquivel, Board Member to the Rosemead School District, congratulated City Manager Jeff Allred on his retirement and service to the community. Anita Chu, Board Member and Bob Bruesch, Board Member to the Garvey School District, thanked City Manager Jeff Allred for his dedicated service and retirement. James Wang, Sister City Committee Member, thanked City Manager Jeff Allred for all the work he has done for the community. Paul Chen, of the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, expressed his sincere gratitude to City Manager Jeff Allred for his dedicated service and congratulated him for his retirement. Brian Lewin, wanted to thank Jeff Allred for all his help on the Beautification Committee. Mayor Armenta introduced dignitaries in attendance, City of San Gabriel, City Manager Steve Preston and Councilmember Jason Pu. Captain Coronne Jacob from Temple Sheriff Station, Former Chief of Police, Captain Tim Murakami, San Marino City Manager John Schaefer, Planning Commissioners Nancy Eng, Sean Dang, Daniel Lopez and John Tang. Traffic Commissioners Jean Hall and Roderick Ornelas and Beautification Committee members James Berry, Veronica Pena, Martha Ruvalcaba, and Brian Lewin. 2. PRESENTATIONS The City Council will recognize Interim Department Directors for their service. City Manager Allred thanked April Soash for her services as the interim Parks and Recreation Director and also thanked Anthony La for his services as the Interim Public Works Director and presented them with a flowerpot of roses. 3. PUBLIC HEARING A. Public Hearing on The CDBG and HOME Program Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2016 -17 Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) Conduct a public hearing and take public testimony on the Annual Action Plan covering the period July 1, 2016 — June 30, 2017; (2) Approve the CDBG and HOME funding recommendations, authorizing the submittal of the City's FY 2016 -17 Annual Action Plan to the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development; (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all appropriate and necessary documents to receive funding and implement approval use; (4) Award the following public service agencies with CDBG funds and authorized the City Manager to execute agreements: • Code Enforcement - $157,350 Joint Meeting of the Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation, and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Minutes ofApril26, 2016 Page 2 of 6 • Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley - $5,000 • Santa Anita Family Service - $5,000 • Southern California Housing Rights Center- $10,000; (5) Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Morrison Management Services Inc. for Senior Nutrition Program in an amount not to exceed $100,800; (6) Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Barr & Clark, Inc, and Lead Tech Environmental for lead based paint and asbestos testing, assessment, and clearances tests of properties according to federal and state laws in a combined amount not to exceed $11,000; and (7) Award $2,000 of HOME funds to the Rio Hondo Community Development Commission to defray certain costs for the operation as the City's Community Housing Development Organization and Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary operating and service agreements Community Development Director Ramirez reviewed the staff report indicating that the City had been notified by Housing and Urban Development that Rosemead would be receiving $631,009 in CDBG funds for FY 2016 -07, which was a 2.52% cut to its FY 2015 -16 allocation, and $217,225 in HOME funds, which was a 7.99% increase to its FY 2015 -16 allocation. She advised that when combined with projected carryover funds and anticipated program income, the City anticipates having a total of $681,742 of CDBG funds available and $752,244 in HOME funds available for the 2016 -17- year. Ms. Ramirez assured that staff's recommendations were consistent with the housing and community development priorities that the City has set and followed in the past. Mayor Armenta opened the Public Hearing. There being no public comments, Mayor Armenta closed the hearing at 7:33 p.m. ACTION: Moved by Council Member Ly, second by Mayor Pro Tern Low, to approve the CDBG and HOME Funding recommendations; Authorize the City Manager to execute all appropriate and necessary documents; Award the following CDBG funds and authorize the City Manager to execute social service agreements to the following: Code Enforcement - $157,350, Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley - $5,000, Santa Anita Family Service - $5,000, Southern California Housing Rights Center - $10,000; Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Morrison Management Services Inc., Barr & Clark, Inc. and Lead Tech Environmental; and award $2,000 of HOME funds to the Rio Hondo Community Development Commission and Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary operating and service agreements. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Claims and Demands Resolution No. 2016 -17 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2016 -17 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,921,759.51 NUMBERED 92171 THROUGH 92324 Joint Meeting of the Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation, and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Minutes ofApril26, 2016 Page 3 of 6 Resolution No. 2016.06 RHDC Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2016 -06 RHDC entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $3,150.00 AND DEMAND NO.1583 Resolution No. 2016.07 SA Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2016 -07 SA entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,992.16 DEMANDS NO. 10169 THROUGH 10170 B. Approval of Minutes Minutes of April 11, 2016 Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of April 11, 2016, as presented. C. National League of Cities 2016 City Summit — November 16th —19th — Pittsburg, PA Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance, at City expense, of any Council Member that wishes to attend the National League of Cities City Summit in Pittsburg, PA, on November 16th -19th D. National League of Cities 2016 Summer Board and Leadership Meeting — June 28th - 30th — Kansas City, MO Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance, at City expense, of any Council Member that wishes to attend the National League of Cities Summer Board and Leadership Meeting in Kansas City, on June 28th — 30th. ACTION: Moved by Council Member /Board Member Ly, seconded by Council Member /Board Member Alarcon to approve Items A through D on the Consent Calendar. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly 5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF There were none. 6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL Joint Meeting of the Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation, and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Minutes of April 26, 2016 Page 4 of 6 A. Mayor's Appointments for 2016 -2017 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Mayor's Appointments for 2016 -17 and authorize the City Clerk to file the Fair Political Practice Commission's From 806 and post the form on the City's website, as required by law, Mayor Armenta indicated that Council Member Clark expressed interest on joining the Garvey Specific Plan Subcommittee and asked the Council if there were any objections to Mrs. Clark's request. City Attorney Richman clarified that by adding a third council member to sit on the Garvey Specific Plan Subcommittee, it would no longer be a subcommittee but rather a council meeting. Council Member Clark withdrew her request to sit on the Garvey Specific Plan Subcommittee. ACTION: Council Member Ly moved, and seconded by Council Member Alarcon to approve the Mayor's Appointments for 2016 -2017 as presented and authorize the City Clerk to file the Fair Political Practice Commission's From 806 and post the form on the City's website, as required by law. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Ly presented a power point presentation highlighting Mr. Allred's accomplishments during his tenure as the City Manager. Mr. Ly reiterated that Mr. Allred helped formed the City' Strategic Plan, the rededication and improvements of the Aquatic Centers, Rosemead School running track, Beautification projects around the City and brought the idea to create a connections committee. Mr. Ly added that Mr. Allred's hard work brought in regional and retail businesses in the City and balanced budgets. Lastly, he thanked Mr. Allred for all his work and commitment to the City. Council Member Clark thanked City Manager Jeff Allred for all his work he has done for the City of Rosemead. Mayor Pro Tern Low thanked City Manager Jeff Allred for working so well with all Council Members during his tenure. Council Member Alarcon thanked City Manager Jeff Allred for his service to the City and residents of Rosemead. Mayor Armenta acknowledged City Manager Jeff Allred for his leadership and his work during his time in Rosemead. She added that the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership will have a great person like Mr. Allred leading their agency. Ms. Armenta stated that the City Council would recognize retiring City Manager Jeff Allred with the last City of Rosemead tile. City Manager Allred thanked the City Council, staff and the residents of Rosemead for giving him the opportunity to lead the City for almost seven years, Mr. Allred introduced his family in attendance and presented potted roses as gifts to the City Council. Joint Meeting of the Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation, and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Minutes ofApril26, 2016 Page 5 of 6 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Armenta adjourned the meeting to a reception in honor of retiring City Manager Jeff Allred at 7:57 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on May 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber, tw Ericka Hernandez, Acting City Clerk APPROVED: t d Y di , ro r Sandra Armenta, Mayor Joint Meeting of the Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation, and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Minutes ofApril26, 2016 Page 6 of 6