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CC - Agenda - 09-27-16 Public Comment from the Audience • If you wish to address the City Council, please complete a Speaker City Council Request Card, as it must be handed to Y the City Clerk before the start of the e meeting. and the • The City Council will hear public Successor Agency to the comments on matters not listed on the ,7 agenda during the Public Comments Rosemead Community from the Audience period. J • Opportunity to address the City Development Commission Council (on ton-agenda items) is Y limited to 3 minutes per speaker. • The City Council will hear public comments on items listed on the JOINT MEETING AGENDA agenda during discussion of the September 27, 2016 matter and prior to a vote. Brown Act Regular Meeting Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, 7:00 PM no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. City Hall Council Chamber The City Council may direct staff to 8838 E. Valley Boulevard investigate and/or schedule certain Rosemead, CA 91770 matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting. www.eitvofrosemeafd.org Rules of Decorum Persons attending the meeting shall observe rules of propriety, decorum, good conduct, and refrain from impertinent or slanderous remarks. Violation of this rule shall result in such persons being barred from finther audience before the governing body. Pursuant to Gov. Code Sect. 54954.3(c), any person who engages in unlawful interference shall be removed from chambers. E M e f do Americans with Disabilities Act In compliance with the ADA, if you need � v special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's office at least 48 hours prior to the '''����]]] CIVIC PRIDE meeting to allow the City to make �����^�1� reasonable arrangements to ensure hull accessibility to the meeting or service. t�P�ncoanrEa suea This agenda was posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting at the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead; the Sandra Armenta, Mayor L.A. County Library, Rosemead Branch, 8800 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead;and Polly Low, Mayor Pro Tem other locations pursuant to RMC Sec. William Alarcon, Councilmember 1.08.020. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Rosemead Margaret Clark, Councilmember City Council regarding any item on this L Councilmember agenda will be made available for public Steven Ly, inspection in the City Clerk's office during normal business hours. ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA SEPTEMBER 27,2016 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE— Mayor Pro Tern Low INVOCATION—Mayor Armenta ROLL CALL: City Council/Successor Agency—Mayor/Chair Armenta, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chair Low, CouncilmembersBoard Members Alarcon, Clark, Ly I. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE The City Council will receive public comments on matters not listed on the agenda. 2. PRESENTATIONS A. Recognition of Garvey School District—Computer Science Immersion Program B. Southern California Edison Streetlight Acquisition Program (SCE Presentation) 3. PUBLIC HEARING- None 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Claims and Demands • Resolution No. 2016-51 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,762,945.58 NUMBERED 93874 THROUGH NUMBERED 94028 INCLUSIVELY, WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2016-51 • Resolution No.2016-16 SA 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 $1,847,926.26 DEMANDS NO. 10185 THROUGH 10186 Page 2 of 6 ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA SEPTEMBER 27,2016 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2016-16 SA B. Approval of Minutes • Minutes from the August 23,2016 Regular Meeting • Minutes from the September 13, 2016 Regular Meeting Recommendation: Approve the regular meeting minutes of the August 23, 2016 regular meeting and the September 13,2016 regular meeting. C. City Tree Maintenance Services—Award Contract The City of Rosemead currently uses outside contractual services to perform regular street tree and park tree maintenance. The Services include tree management and regular maintenance of trees located within City parkways, medians, parks and City-owned facilities. The urban forest is an important City asset, and these services are critical to ensure that City trees remain healthy, aesthetically pleasing, and safe for both the motoring and pedestrian public. Currently, the City contracts with West Coast Arborists. Inc. (WCA) on a month-to-month basis for these services. If approved, this proposal would enable the City to enter into a fixed cost maintenance contract for a period of two (2) years with an option to extend the contract for two (2) additional years. Request for Proposals (RFPS) were solicited and on May 5, 2016. Four (4) proposals were received. Staff reviewed the proposals for completeness, understanding of scope of work, methodology, experience, safety record, equipment availability, and proposed cost. This item was on the August 23, 2016, City Council agenda, however, the City Council tabled the item at the request by the City Manager for more evaluation and analysis of the qualified proposals. The annual street and park tree maintenance program aligns with the following elements of the City's Strategic Plan. • Goal 1: `Beautify community infrastructure and improve public facilities." o Strategy I: "Enhance public right-of-way with attractive and environmentally sensitive landscaping and hardscaping." • Goal 2: "Enhance public safety and quality of life." o Strategy 8: "Take proactive measures to prevent crime, promote safety, and improve perceptions of Rosemead." Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a two (2) year contract with WCA, Inc. for an estimated annual cost of $159,000 for the first two (2) years, with an annual option to renew for the following two (2) years. Page 3 of 6 ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA SEPTEMBER 27,2016 5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF A. March 2017 General Municipal Election Options On September 14, 2016, the City Clerk's Office was advised that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to preserve an option for a Countywide Special Election on March 7, 2017. This gives the City of Rosemead the option to consolidate its March 7, 2017 general municipal election with the County of Los Angeles. Recommendation: That the City Council select one of the following options: 1. Proceed with consolidating the March 7, 2017 general municipal election with the County of Los Angeles. OR 2. Proceed with a stand-alone general municipal election on March 7,2017 B. Amendment to Planning Commission Term Dates Currently, the term dates for members of the Planning Commission differ from those of the Beautification Committee and the Traffic Commission. The Planning Commission term dates run from June I" through May 31'" while the dates for the Beautification Committee and the Traffic Commission are from July El through June 30ih In order to have all City commissions and committees members on the July 1'`t through June 30th term, administrative policy 50-08 and Rosemead Municipal Code Sections 2.28.020 and 2.32.040 would have to be amended. If approved, this will also extend the term of each Planning Commissioner by one month, as it will go from May 30th to June 30th. Recommendations: 1. That the City Council introduce for first reading, Ordinance 965, which amends Rosemead Municipal Code Sections 2.28.020 and 2.32.040 to establish July Et through June 30th term dates for the Planning and Traffic Commissions. 2. Amend administrative policy 50-08 to establish July 1" through June 30th term dates for the Beautification Committee. 6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL A. Possible Opposition to Assembly Bill 779 (Requested By Councilmember Clark) Page 4 of 6 ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA SEPTEMBER 27,2016 This item is presented to the City Council at the request of Councilmember Clark. Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction to staff B. Possible Opposition to Assembly Bill 1217 (Requested By Councilmember Clark) This item is presented to the City Council at the request of Councilmember Clark. Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction to staff. C. Possible Opposition to Assembly Bill 2586 (Requested By Councilmember Clark) This item is presented to the City Council at the request of Councilmember Clark. Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction to staff. D. Possible Opposition to Senate Bill 1069 (Requested By Councilmember Clark) This item is presented to the City Council at the request of Councilmember Clark. Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction to staff. E. Possible Support for H.R. 5936(Requested By Councilmember Clark) This item is presented to the City Council at the request of Councilmember Clark. Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction to staff. F. Nomination for San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Board Member (Requested By Councilmember Clark) This item is presented to the City Council at the request of Councilmember Clark. The San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority (WQA) was established by the State Legislature (SB 1679) on February 11, 1993, to develop, finance and implement groundwater treatment programs in the San Gabriel Basin. The WQA is under the direction and leadership of a 7-member board. The board is comprised of one member from each of the overlying municipal water districts, one from a city with prescriptive water pumping rights, one from a city without prescriptive water pumping rights, and two members representing water producers in the San Gabriel Basin. The cities without prescriptive water pumping rights include Baldwin Park, Bradbury, Duarte, La Puente, La Verne, Rosemead, San Dimas, San Gabriel, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South El Monte, Temple City, and West Covina. Page 5 of 6 ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA SEPTEMBER 27,2016 A vacancy on the board was created with the resignation of former South El Monte Mayor, Louie Aguinaga. The thirteen cities without prescriptive water pumping rights must hold an election. The nomination period is from October 20, 2016 through November 18, 2016 and involves each City adopting a resolution stating its nomination. Nominations will then be collected and voted on at the December 21" meeting. Recommendations: I. That the City Council consider a nomination for Board Member to the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Board; and 2. Direct staff to send a resolution naming a nomination for Board Member to the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority. G. Storm Water Outreach Consulting Services (Requested By Councilmember Ly) This item is presented to the City Council at the request of Councilmember Ly. Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction to staff. 7. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS 8. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS 9. CLOSED SESSION - None 10. ADJOURNMENT The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on October 11, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber. Upcoming City - Sponsored Community Events Rosemead Farmer's Market Every Monday at City Hall Civic Plaza 5:00 p.m. —9:00 p.m. 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Fall Fiesta Saturday, October 22, 2016 Rosemead Park 12:00 p.m. —9:00 p.m. 4343 Encinita Avenue Trunk or Treat Monday, October 31,2016 Rosemead Community Center 5:30 p.m. —8:30 p.m. 3936 N. Muscatel Avenue Page 6 of 6