CC - Minutes - 07-12-16MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
JULY 12, 2016
Closed Session
The meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Armenta at 6:01 p.m. in
the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead,
California.
PRESENT: Mayor Armenta, Mayor Pro Tem Low, Council Members Alarcon, Clark, and Ly
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Manis, City Attorney Richman, and Acting City Clerk
Hernandez
1. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Armenta requested that closed session item #3 be the first item discussed in closed
session. There were no objections.
The City Council will recess to Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957
1) PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT:
Title: City Clerk
Title: Assistant City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
2) Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4)(d) of
Government Code Section 54956.9:
1 potential case
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
3) City of Gardena v. Regional Water Quality Control Board, City of Rosemead
et al
LASC Case # BS 156342
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
The City Council reconvened into open session at 7:12 p.m. at which time City Attorney Richman
announced that the City Council voted 3 -2 for closed session item #1 (AYES: Armenta, Low, Ly
and NOES: Alarcon, Clark) to allow Councilmember Ly to discuss the vote of the Assistant City
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Manager done in closed session during, council comments. In addition, the City Council voted 3 -2
for closed session item #3 (AYES: Alarcon, Armenta, Clare and NOES: Low, Ly) to give
direction to Burke, Williams & Sorensen to file an answer into the litigation.
Regular Meeting
The regular 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 7:14 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East
Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Mayor/President/Cbair Armenta, Mayor Pro TemNice- President/Vice -Chair Low,
Council Members/Board Members Alarcon, Clark, Ly.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Manis, City Attorney Richman, Chief of Police Somoano,
Director of Community Development Ramirez, Director of Finance Chu, Director of Parks and
Recreation Chacon, Acting Director of Public Works Fajardo, Special Projects Manager Cannon,
and Acting City Clerk Hernandez
2. PaUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Dave Thies, Los Angeles County Fire Department, introduced himself and stated that he
was recently promoted to Assistant Fire Chief in Division 9.
Brian Lewin, resident, discussed the City's smoking ordinance in relation to proposition 64.
He suggested to the City Council to direct to staff research Proposition 64 and take actions
to update and re- define the current smoking ordinance and in addition include vaping. Mr.
Lewin asked that future commission and committee meetings not be scheduled on the same
day.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month
The City Council presented the proclamation to the Parks and Recreation Department: The
City Council expressed their gratitude to the Parks and Recreation Department for
everything that they do for the City.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Armenta stated that she is pulling item 4D for separate discussion because a
member of the public requested to speak on the item.
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Councilmember Ly pulled items 4B, 4E and 4F for separate discussion.
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2016 -33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$1,230,113.64 NUMBERED 92867 THROUGH 93036
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2016 -33
• Resolution No. 2016 -10 SA
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD AS THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM
OF $345,909.44 NUMBERED 10176 THROUGH
10179
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2016 -10 SA
• Resolution No. 2016 -08 RHDC
A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM
OF $204,800 AND DEMAND NO.1584
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2016 -08 RHDC
C. Traffic Signal Painting Project Award of Contract
Recommendation: That the City Council approve (1) the plans and specifications
for the Traffic Signal Painting Project; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter
into a contract with Bithell, Inc. in the amount of $17,120.00. In addition, authorize
an amount of $ 4,280 (approximately 25 %) as a contingency to cover the cost of
unforeseen construction expenses.
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ACTION: Moved by Council Member Ly and seconded by Council Member Alarcon to
approve the Consent Calendar Items 4A and 4C. The motion unanimously carried
as follows: AYES: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Ly, Low
B. Approval of Minutes
• Minutes of June 27, 2016
Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of June 27, 2016
Council Member Ly requested for the record show that on June 27` 2016, he did
informed the City Clerk's Office that he was present in City Hall, and it was his
intention to go into the meeting, had he known when roll call had started.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Low and seconded by Council Member Alarcon to
approve Consent Calendar Item 4B. The motion carried as follows: AYES:
Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low and NOES: Ly
D. Temple City Boulevard Resurfacing Project from Interstate 10 Freeway to
Guess Street - Award of Contract
Recommendation: That the City Council approve (1) the plans and specifications
for the Temple City Boulevard Resurfacing Project from I 10 Freeway to Guess
Street; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with All
American Asphalt in the amount of $ 343,145.00. In addition, authorize an amount
of $34,315.00 (approximately 10 %) as a contingency to cover the cost of
unforeseen construction expenses.
Brian Lewin, resident, requested that the City also look into improving signage in
the project area. He requested that the contractors working on Temple City
Boulevard fix the street patches that are caused by the construction.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Ly and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Low to approve
Consent Calendar Item 41). The motion unanimously carried as follows: AYES:
Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly.
E. Amendment to Resolution No. 2016 -18 Establishing Annual Salary Ranges and
Benefits for Classifications in the Middle- Management, Professional and
Confidential Service Unit of the City
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2016 -34 amending
Resolution No. 2016 -18 to insert the Recreation Manager classification into the
Middle Management, Professional, and Confidential Service.
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ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Low and seconded by Council Member Clark to approve
Consent Calendar Item 4E. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Alarcon,
Armenta, Clark, Low and NOES: Ly
F. Approval of Adjustment to Employee Benefits for City Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council approve adjustments in benefits to the
City Manager's employment agreement to mirror and reflect the salary and benefits
of the Management Service Unit.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Clark and seconded by Council Member Alarcon to
approve Consent Calendar Item 4F. The motion carried as follows: AYES:
Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low and NOES: Ly
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Refunding of 2006 Series A & Series B Tax Allocation Bonds
Recommendation: That the Successor Agency Board direct staff to move forward
with the refinancing of the Rosemead Community Development Commission Series
2006 Series A and Series B Bonds for interest rates savings; and authorize staff to
engage the recommended qualified underwriter, and bond council/ disclosure
counsel firm based on the fee proposal evaluations to provide refinancing services
to the refunding of the Rosemond Community Development Commission Series A
and Series B Bonds.
City Manager Manis, Finance Director Chu, and Michael Bush, Urban Futures,
reviewed the staff report and noted that the Rosemead Community Development
Commission (the "Original Agency ") issued $14.005 million of Series A and
$24.230 million of Series B Tax Allocation Bonds in 2006 (the "2006 Bonds "), of
which approximately $24.475 million, in aggregate, are currently outstanding and
are callable on October 1, 2016, at par.
Mayor Arrnenta inquired about the qualifications of the other firms who submitted
proposals.
Mr. Bush discussed their qualifications and clarified areas where they were lacking
as compared to the firm that is being recommended.
Council Member Ly questioned why the City Council is taking action on this item
when the City will receive no financial benefit from it.
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Mr. Bush clarified that if approved, the funds would eventually be turned over to
the County instead of Wall Street investors. He noted that the part of the amount
will go back to the schools.
Council Member Ly expressed his concerns with this item as he disagreed with the
State receiving any benefits from it.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Ly and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem. Low to approve
the recommended action. The motion carried unanimously as follows: AYES:
Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Clark expressed concerns of speeding vehicles on Whitmore Street and
street racing near the Mission Inn on Earle Street. She discussed the illegal fireworks issue
and suggested that Code Enforcement Officers start issuing citations.
Council Member Ly noted that he voted no on the City Manager's selection of the
Assistant City Manager. He suggested bringing in reserve Deputy Sheriffs to patrol the
streets for illegal fireworks. He expressed concerns that the Sheriff's Department has
reduced the Asian Gang Task Force from thirteen to three members.
Mayor Pro Tem Low clarified that the Asian Gang Task Force presently has no members.
Council Member Ly requested that a letter be sent to Sheriff McDonald to express the
City's opposition to the reduction of staff in the Asian Gang Task Force and a workshop be
provided to the City Council at a future meeting.
Council Member Ly discussed the Military Banner Program and a potential partnership
with the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce. He discussed graffiti on the Doubletree
property. He discussed administrative policy 50 -04 (Identity Theft Prevention Program).
He noted that the policy states that an Identity Theft Committee is responsible for
developing, implementing and updating the program. He inquired about the Committee's
role in the recent data breach and what steps are they taking moving forward. He requested
an update of Jay Imperial Park at a future City Council meeting. He requested an update on
the proposal with the Boys & Girls Club. He asked that the water features in the civic
center be turned on during the summer for the community to enjoy.
Council Member Alarcon discussed trash dumped in the public right of way.
Chief of Police Somoano stated that its Code Enforcement's role to get trash cleared as
quickly as possible.
Mayor Armenta clarified that Rosemead residents have unlimited bulky item pickups
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Council Member Ly stated that it is unacceptable that trash remains in the street for 48 -72
hours waiting to be picked up.
Mayor Pro Tern Low discussed a pot hole on Walnut Grove Ave. in front of the Walmart.
She asked that staff patch it up as soon as possible. She inquired about how long
individuals can leave cars on public streets.
Chief of Police Somoano stated that parked cars have a 72 hour limit.
Mayor Armenta discussed the numerous complaints she received for illegal fireworks. She
suggested increasing the fine for a first time offense from $500 to $1,000. She reiterated
Council Member Ly's suggestion for bringing in additional reserve Deputy Sheriffs to
patrol streets for illegal fireworks. She thanked City staff and the Sheriff's department for
the successful 4` of July event.
7. CITY AIANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Manis thanked everyone who had a hand in the 4ch of July event.
1. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Armenta stated that the City Council will be going back into closed session to
discuss closed session item #2.
The City Council recessed into closed session at 8:38 p.m.
The City Council reconvened into open session at 8:58 p.m. City Attorney Richman
announced that there was no reportable action.
8. COUNCIL COMMENTS — None
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in memory of the five fallen Dallas police officers at 8:59 p.m. The
next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on July 26 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber. ;
Marc Donohue, City Clerk
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Sandra Armenta, Mayor `
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