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CC - Minutes - 09-27-16 SpecialMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR JOINT MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 The Regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission was called to order by Mayor Armenta at 7:11 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Pro Tem Low INVOCATION was led by Mayor Armenta ROLL CALL: City Council/Successor Agency — Mayor /Chair Armenta, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair Low, Council Members/Board Members Alarcon, Clark, Ly 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Daniel Luevanos, representing One Legacy Donate Life spoke on the importance of organ donation and procurement. He explained one person can save the life of eight people and enhance the lives of fifty or more people by tissue and eye donations. One Legacy and the Department of Motor Vehicles celebrated ten years in partnership by registering donors through the DMV or through the One Legacy Donate Life website. He thanked the City Council for their support to the organization. Council Member Clark thanked Mr. Luevanos for his work and bringing awareness on the importance of organ donation to save lives. Council Member Ly requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Private Matthew Trujillo. He stated each year there are military service men and women veterans who lose their battles to inner demons. Mr. Ly shared his encounter with Private Trujillo during his time at their annual training. Private Trujillo was an organ donor which helped saved the lives of five strangers. Mr. Ly continued by commending Private Trujillo and stating he embodied a key of tenets of the army values of self and sacrifice. Mayor Armenta commended Mr. Luevanos for his Dia De Los Muertos display at Rose Hills and expressed her gratitude for his service. 2. PRESENTATIONS A. Recognition of Garvey School District — Computer Science Immersion Program Maureen Chin, School Board President, thanked the City Council for their Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2016 Page 1 of 12 recognition of the Computer Science Immersion Program Ms. Chin stated the school board believed the program will help them achieve the School District's goal of the future 21" century leaders. Anita Chu, Superintendent of the Garvey School District, discussed about the Computer Science Immersion Program and introduced the Principal of Eldridge Rice Elementary School, Christina Hirales; Hillcrest Elementary, Robin Libby; Dewey Elementary, Eva Matthews; and Arlene Bitely Elementary, Rudolph Torres. The Principals spoke about the student's learning experience from the program, staff coaching, training, and preparing the students for the future. The City Council commended and presented awards of recognition to the four school principals of the Garvey School District for their commitment and work on the Computer Science Immersion Program. B. Southern California Edison Streetlight Acquisition Program (SCE Presentation) John King, Manager of BCD Streetlights Projects, spoke on the acquisition process of streetlights, types of lighting systems and operational cost. Council Member Clark asked what the advantages were of owning a streetlight pole. Mr. King explained some cities may find it, as an advantage, in terms of looking five years down the road at applications around smart cities and cost savings. In addition, some cities may feel it's easier for them to undertake and maintain their own equipment as opposed to working with Southern California Edison. Council Member Ly asked when staff was considering bringing the streetlight options back before the Council. City Manager Manis replied staff would bring the streetlight item for Council's consideration at the second meeting of October. Staff will include information from the private sector consultant, Tank Consulting. Staff will also share the benefits of keeping current ownership as part of Southern California Edison, and have a full analysis for Council. 3. PUBLIC HEARING - None 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Claims and Demands Resolution No. 2016 -51 Rosemead City Council and the SuccessorAgency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2016 Page 2 of 12 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 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2016 -16 SA B. Approval of Minutes Recommendation: Approve the regular meeting minutes of the August 23, 2016 regular meeting and the September 13, 2016 regular meeting. Mayor Armenta deferred the minutes of September 13, 2016 to the next meeting. She stated there were comments made regarding a No Kill Policy the city does not have, and wanted to include it in the minutes. C. City Tree Maintenance Services — Award Contract 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. Council Member Ly asked to defer item 4C to the following Council meeting. Sean Lopez, representative for Center for Contract Compliance informed the Council of the purpose of the non -profit organization. He stated the organization monitors labor compliance and informs local agencies on violations. They also contact the contractors on new laws, regulations, and prevailing wages for Public Works projects. Mayor Armenta asked Mr. Lopez if the Center for Contract Compliance fines a tree trimmer contractor when they do not comply. Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2016 Page 3 of 12 Mr. Lopez replied they do not do any enforcement, only investigations. The investigations are done through the Center for Contract Compliance to make sure the contractor is complying by requesting their certified payroll and speaking to contracted employees. Any potential issues are forwarded to the State for enforcement. Mayor Armenta asked Mr. Lopez if he was aware staff had already conducted the pre -bid meeting and Council was in the process of awarding the contract. Mr. Lopez replied he has just started his assignment and wanted to inform the City of his presence during construction projects. Mayor Armenta asked staff if the pre - bidding and interviews have taken place, and if anything had changed from what was put in the original request for proposal. Acting Public Works Director Fajardo explained nothing would change, the contractor is supposed to pay prevailing wages. It's part of the regulation on all public works contracts. City Attorney Richman asked Mr. Lopez to clarify if he had reviewed the city's documents and if there were any concerns. Mayor Armenta reiterated she wanted to make sure everything required for the project was in the contract. Acting Public Works Director Fajardo informed the City Council all contracts do have all the requirements noted and staff does receive public records requests from different entities. In addition, staff always checks the State's database for the most current prevailing wages requirements. ACTION: Council Member Ly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Alarcon to approve Consent Calendar item 4A and 4B with the exception of the minutes of September 13, 2016 and item 4C. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly Mayor Pro Tem Low asked staff, if there would be any issues from postponing the tree maintenance item. City Manager Manis replied the City is on a month to month contract with the current contractor. In reviewing the first packet, when staff brought it to the City Council, there were some concerns with the first recommendation, Staff went back and reviewed the proposals and it was determined the bidder was not qualified based on the format in which they submitted information. The first contractor recommended, exceeded the budget by $30,000 and after reviewing the proposals, staff is recommending a subsequent vendor with a cost of $20,000 under the budget. Rosemead City Council and the SuccessorAgency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2016 Page 4 of 12 Council Member Ly stated he had previously spoken to the Acting Public Works Director to confirm that by deferring the item, it would not impede the ability to take care of tree issues. Mayor Pro Tem Low asked Mr. Ly if he had concerns about the project. Council Member Ly explained to Ms. Low he wanted to conduct a thorough research and do his due diligence before awarding the contract to the contractor. City Attorney Richman clarified to the City Council, the City has formed contracts which all have prevailing wage requirements in the Public Works contracts and all bid documents. 5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF A. March 2017 General Municipal Election Options Recommendation: That the City Council select one of the following options to proceed with consolidating the March 7, 2017 general municipal election with the County of Los Angeles; or proceed with a stand -alone general municipal election on March 7, 2017. City Clerk Donohue informed the City Council the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to preserve an option for a County wide special election on March 7, 2017. In conjunction, the County approached the City on potentially consolidating the City's General Municipal Election or proceed with a stand -alone election. Council Member Ly recommended the City proceed with a stand -alone election, understanding there is a higher cost. Mr. Ly stated election results take longer when the City consolidates an election with the County. Council Member Clark agreed with Mr. Ly's comments and made a motion to stay with a stand -alone election. Mayor Armenta also agreed with Council Member Ly and Council Member Clark. She explained an example when her sister was runnin for a school board seat and encountered mistakes made by the County. After the County resolved the problem, results were not received until after midnight. Brian Lewin, resident, suggested the City Council consolidate the election with the County because residents do not like having to vote at two different locations because it's confusing. Mr. Lewin indicted this would be a good test run since the City will likely have to consolidate with the County by 2018 due to SB 415. Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2016 Page 5 of 12 Mayor Armenta stated to Mr. Lewin, members of the Council are also residents of the city and have not had any problems where to go vote and residents could vote provisionally. Mayor Pro Tern Low asked staff if voters would have to go to two different polling locations if the City did not consolidate with the County. City Clerk Donohue replied potentially, however the City could share some of the polling locations with the County depending how they draw their precincts. Mayor Pro Tern Low expressed concerns and indicated she remembered during a previous election, complaints from voters on having to vote at separate polling locations. For this reason, Mrs. Low suggested to consolidate the election with the County. Mayor Armenta stated there was a motion by Council Member Clark and seconded by Council Member Ly to proceed with a stand -alone election. Council Member Ly requested to amend the motion to instruct the City Clerk to work with the County and have shared polling locations where possible. He stated sharing polling locations with the County has been done during community college district elections. Mayor Pro Tem. Low reiterated by consolidating the election, it would make it more convenient for the voters and save the City money. ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Low made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Alarcon to consolidate the City's General Municipal Election with the County's Special Election on March 7, 2017. The motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Alarcon, Low NOES: Armenta, Clark, Ly Substitute motion failed. ACTION: Council Member Ly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Clark to proceed with a stand -alone General Municipal Election on March 7, 2017 and direct the City Clerk to work with the County to consolidate polling locations. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Armenta, Clark, Ly NOES: Alarcon, Low B. Amendment to Planning Commission Term Dates Recommendations: 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 0 through June 30 term dates for the Planning and Traffic Commissions; and. amend administrative policy 50 -08 to establish July I' through Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2016 Page 6 of 12 June 30 term dates for the Beautification Committee. City Clerk Donohue reviewed the staff report and stated the Planning Commission term currently differs from the Traffic Commission and Beautification Committee terms. Introduction of Ordinance No. 965 would amend the Planning Commission terms and administrative policy 50 -08 would amend the Beautification Committee terms. ACTION: Council Member Ly made a motion, seconded Mayor Pro Tern Low to approve the recommended action. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly 6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL Council Member Clark explained to the City Council, the League of California Cities at a conference call reviewing eighty bills they wanted cities to send a letter to the Governor to veto or support a bill. Mrs. Clark stated there were four bills she thought applied to the City. However, staff learned Assembly Bill 779 was vetoed and Assembly Bill 1217 was signed. A. Possible Opposition to Assembly Bill 779 (Requested By Councilmember Clark) Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction to staff. B. Possible Opposition to Assembly Bill 1217 (Requested By Councilmember Clark) Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction to staff. Mayor Armenta announced item 6A and 6B recommendations were in opposition and the Governor has already signed the bills. Council Member Ly stated there was a memo from the City Clerk's office indicating Assembly Bill 1217 Orange County Fire Authority was signed but Assembly Bill 779 on Financial Disclosures was vetoed. City Clerk Donohue stated action was taken on both bills after the agenda was posted. C. Possible Opposition to Assembly Bill 2586 (Requested By Councilmember Clark) Recommendation: Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction to staff. Mayor Armenta announced the bills for consideration for the Council to discuss were item 6C, 6D, and 6E. Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2016 Page 7 of 12 ACTION: Council Member Ly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Clark to oppose and send a letter to the Governor opposing Assembly Bill 2586. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly D. Possible Opposition to Senate Bill 1069 (Requested By Councilmember Clark) Recommendation: Recounnendation: Discuss and provide direction to staff. ACTION: Council Member Ly made a motion, seconded Council Member Clark to oppose and send a letter to the Governor opposing Senate Bill 1069. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly E. Possible Support for H.R. 5936 (Requested By Councilmember Clark) Recommendation: That the City Council support H.R 5936 and direct staff to send a letter. Council Member Clark stated there was a committee with the Council of Governments, which discussed an item on homelessness. She explained the Veterans Administration is looking to find vacant properties to develop housing to assist homeless Veterans, who have fought for our freedom. Mrs. Clark asked the Council to support H. R 5936, which is already on the President's desk for signature. ACTION: Council Member Clark made a motion, seconded Council Member Ly to approve the recommended action. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly F. Nomination for San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Board Member (Requested By Councilmember Clark) Recommendations: That the City Council consider a nomination for Board Member to the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Board; and direct staff to send a resolution naming a nomination for Board Member to the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority. Mayor Armenta stated she supported Council Member Clark's nomination to the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Board. She expressed she would like to run in the future at their next election. At the same time, she clarified Council Member Clark was well qualified; however, she is also involved with a lot of water issues. Council Member Ly asked Council Member Clark if the Council will have to vote again if she is nominated. Since each city within the cities without prescriptive Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2016 Page 8 of 12 pumping rights have an allocation of votes based on their population. Council Member Clark replied yes, first it's the nomination period; later it's the final votes. ACTION: Council Member Ly made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Low to approve to nominate Council Member Clark. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly 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. Council Member Ly stated he brought this issue for the Council to discuss. He expressed concerns on the complexity of the MS4 permit and trying to meet the regional board's directives on storm water. The County has also proposed as part of their ordinance, net zero water. He point out there is a need for technical support as well as a public affairs side to address issues with the Regional Water Board. For example, he expressed additional concerns which could affect the projects within the Garvey Avenue Specific plan, requiring development of their own infdl systems and trap all water, or pay a fee. Mr. Ly stated he invited Mike Lewis of CICWQ to discuss the services they provide on water quality issues. Mayor Pro Tem Low asked if staff needs assistance on storm water issues. Council Member Ly explained staff needs help regarding storm water issues and are overwhelmed especially on the public affairs sides of the issue. The additional support is needed to deal with the Regional Board as they try to enforce their standards, without considering the cost of the unfunded mandates. Mayor Pro Tem Low asked Mr. Ly if he was suggesting working with a consultant to address the public relations side of storm water issues. Council Member Ly responded yes, with a combination of technical support and public relations. CICWQ has staff which could organize and deliver a clear message to the water board and convey the city's message and mobilize some of our neighboring cities on these issues. He asked the Council to direct staff to engage in discussions with CICWQ, cost of services, and bring it back for further discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Low expressed concerns with Mr. Ly's request to hire a consultant because it was not budgeted. Council Member Clark stated the Council of Governments Water Committee has Rosemead City Council and the SuccessorAgency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2016 Page 9 of 12 been very active on storm water issues and is developing a storm water paper on how it could be afforded. The Committee went to the Regional Board to addressed four issues having to do with the Enhanced Watershed Management Program. First, the City participates in the Enhanced Watershed Management Program with Los Angeles County, which means cities have to infiltrate all the water at a $20 billion expense. Secondly, Los Angeles County is the only area in the State who has to do this and everybody else has an iterative process. Thirdly, the environmental groups are suing over this; they want cities to do everything. Fourthly, there are issues of infiltration of storm water which could pollute the groundwater. The State Water Resources Control Board held a webinar in which Dr. Luthis from Harvard with the National Science Foundation stated there is not enough information to know whether the infiltration of storm water is going to pollute the groundwater. There was a study done which stated most pollutants are taken out of the storm water. She expressed concerns if the City does what the County is proposing, several years down the line the City could get sued for polluting groundwater as well. Mrs. Clark spoke about a meeting between Regional Board Chair Irma Munoz, Regional Board Staff Sam Unger and Renee Purdy, and members of the Council of Governments to discuss the issues. She reiterated the Regional Board was open to suggestions and asked if Cities would have to stay in the Enhanced Watershed Management Program or rather, work with other cities to do something satisfactory. In addition, Mrs. Clark stated if CICWQ would like to work on some ideas on how the City could do its own things, if the Board would allow it, to work with other cities. She indicated she would like to leave the Enhanced Watershed Management Program, which runs all the way to the San Fernando Valley, which can cost $6 billion and $20 billion for the whole County. Lastly, the Council did vote to join the lawsuit the City of Gardena filed, which states cities shouldn't have to participate in the Enhanced Watershed Management Program, and would rather able to do the iterative process. Mike Lewis, representing CICWQ described how his team could potentially assist the City in regards to storm water issues. He stated there is a measure on the November ballot which has a local return portion for cities and the MTA has said you could use a portion of that for green streets, which helps meet the State's standards on storm water. Even though redevelopment is dissolved, you still have the enhanced infrastructure funding mechanism available. Mr. Lewis reiterated that what the City is doing on the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan will help all those properties, but it would also make sense to look at a storm water management plan if you were trying to manage all the water or some significant portion. He stated there are five federal dams in Los Angeles County on flat lands, such as Whittier Narrows, Santa Fe Dam, and Hansen Dam, although all are in a state of disrepair. In conclusion, Mr. Lewis reiterated to the City Council his team provides training for the construction industry on how to stay in compliance on projects and Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of September27, 2016 Page 10 of 12 provide certified trainings. Mayor Armenta asked if he would be able to assist the City in obtaining grants. Mr. Lewis replied his team could work with the grant writers to guide and identify creative solutions to problems and describe what would help them to be considered when applying for the grants. Council Member Ly asked the Council to direct staff or the City Manager to begin discussions with CICWQ and to come up with a proposal for the Council to consider. Mayor Pro Tem. Low expressed concern with the unfunded cost to hire a consultant. Council Member Ly stated he would rather spend a couple of thousand dollars than having to pay billions of dollars of potential unfunded liabilities. 7. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - None E:�y " Council Member Clark stated she attended a Zika Virus workshop and suggested staff place information about Zika on the city's website or social media to help raise awareness on preventing Zika. Council Member Ly commended staff for the Garvey Specific Plan presentation and asked staff to look into doing a specific plan for the San Gabriel Boulevard and 60 freeway area near the town center. There is a plan for the potential gold line to have a stop in the area and the City should plan on reviewing the area, because it could be an economic hub. In addition, in the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan there was a plan about the wash and possibly keeping it as green space. He asked to begin discussions with the Parks and Recreation department and Public Works department in looking at how to best utilize the wash and all Edison right -of -ways as potential bike and jogging trails throughout the city. Third, requested an update on the Jay Imperial Park Project at a study session. Lastly, requested another update on discussions with the School District on the Duff school site. Mayor Armenta reported out she attended a conference sponsored by the Latino Caucus to discuss Latino issues. She announced to the Council and staff an invitation from Council Member Vivian Romero, president of ICA, to a Cap and Trade Grant Fund event being held and it's recommended some staff attend. 9. CLOSED SESSION - None 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned in memory of Private Matthew Trujillo at 9:00 p.m. The next regular Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2016 Page 11 of 12 City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on October 11, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber. Marc Donohue, City Clerk APPROVED: s Sandra Armenta, Mayo Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2016 Page 12 of 12 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION,TRAFFIC COMMISSION AND GARVEY SPECIFIC PLAN AD HOC COMMITTEE JOINT WORKSHOP MEETING SEPTEMBER 27,2016 The joint workshop meeting of the Rosemead City Council, Planning Commission, Traffic Commission, and Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Ad Hoc Committee was called to order by Mayor Armenta at 6:02 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PRESENT: City Council - Mayor Armenta, Mayor Pro Tem Low, Council Members Alarcon, Clark, Ly Planning Commission—Chair Lopez, Vice-Chair Dang, Commissioners Eng, Herrera, Tang Traffic Commission - Vice-Chair Masuda, Commissioners Hall, Quintanilla Ad Hoe Committee—Chair Low, Vice-Chair Tang, Committee Members Lewin, Ly ABSENT: Traffic Commissioner Russell-Chavez and Omelas City Attorney Richman announced because Council Member Clark owns property within 500 feet of the specific plan area, by law she would be required to step down from the dais. As a resident, Mrs. Clark does have a personal interest in her home; therefore she could stay in the meeting for the discussion. 1. WORKSHOP A. Garvey Specific Plan Update Special Projects Manager Cannon presented a Power Point presentation on the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan. The Specific Plan assists the environmental review process and gives a consolidated document for new and existing property or business owners wanting to do projects within the specific plan area. For example, if there were no specific plan for the Garvey Avenue area, an individual wanting to do a project would have to do their own environmental review process which could take nine to eighteen months. With a Specific Plan in place, it would be a quicker process for a project, because they are covered under the environmental review already in place. The Specific Plan also initiates economic development, increased business growth, and promotes consistency on development. In addition, the specific plan addresses adequate parking, higher floor area ratio, and density in exchange for community benefits. Mayor Armenta asked if the reason why the auto auction site was not given the entire floor area ratio was because the City was pushing for a hotel. Rosemead City Council, Traffic Commission, Planning Commission and Garvey Specific Plan Ad Hoc Committee Joint Meeting Minutes of September 27,2016 Page 1 of 4 Special Projects Manager Cannon replied the floor area ratio was not based on a potential hotel at the auto auction site. In addition, developers could get extra points for visual effects on a building project and if they provide more open space than what is required. Council Member Ly asked if the Specific Plan analyzed water pressure along mixed use projects along the corridor. Special Projects Manager Cannon explained water pressure has been evaluated within the Specific Plan, which is primarily serviced by American Water. Staff has been in contact with other water companies to keep them informed of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan to address water pressure issues. Mayor Pro Tem Low asked if the zoning on property between Strathmore and Brighton Avenue was different than the auto auction site. She asked if there was a buyer for the auto auction site. Special Projects Manager Cannon replied there was a buyer who was considering purchasing the auto auction site along with adjacent parcels. He noted the purchase did not go through and if the buyers decide to come back and purchase the sites, and the Specific Plan has not been approved, they will have to come back to amend the specific plan. Mayor Pro Tern Low clarified when the Specific Plan is approved, if anybody were to be --- interested in purchasing the nearby parcels from the auto auction, a developer could do an update to the Specific Plan. _ .. Special Projects Manager Cannon answered in the affirmative. He noted it's much faster amending a Specific Plan than a General plan. The developer could utilize the complete environmental document. Ad Hoc Committee Member Lewin stated the Beautification Committee proposed emphasizing the roses as an identifier for Rosemead. They suggested incorporating a rose motif element into the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan in some of the public infrastructure such as sidewalks, lighting fixtures, bus stop enclosures or bike racks. In addition, he suggested a welcoming rose motif at the intersection of Garvey Avenue and San Gabriel Boulevard. Lastly, he suggested incorporating drought tolerance roses in right-of-ways. Planning Commissioner Tang asked if the Specific Plan will need further update in the future,if the auto auction does not sell soon. Community Development Director Ramirez replied staff hopes the Specific Plan is sufficient to last. Staff had not developed the most intense uses that are allowed within the auto auction site. Planning Commissioner Eng asked what the shelf life is on a Specific Plan. Rosemead City Council, Traffic Commission, Planning Commission and Garvey Specific Plan Ad Hoc Committee Joint Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2016 Page 2 of 4 City Attorney Richman explained the Specific Plan is an ordinance adopted in the municipal code. It could also be done as an overlay when you are updating code. Community Development Director Ramirez added the intent is to adopt the specific plan into the zoning code and general plan amendment. Planning Commissioner Eng asked if a hospital was considered a C-3 in the mixed use zone. Community Development Director Ramirez replied medical centers are allowed within the Garvey Specific Plan. Mayor Pro Tem Low asked if the proposed properties shown on slide eight, shaded in pink, would allow for mixed use overlay to the current C-3 usage in the Specific Plan. Community Development Director Ramirez explained the Specific Plan will be its own and not an overlay,but would be designed similar to an overlay as far as mixed use zone. Planning Commissioner Tang stated adjacent to the auto auction site, is a different property where the wash is. He asked if there are incentives for a developer to develop a project and have it consistent in terms of design. Community Development Director Ramirez stated the Specific Plan is set up to have the design elements with the same flow and consistently throughout the area. There are no extra incentives when the City cannot control what different property owners are willing to do. Mayor Armenta stated the only type of project which could go over the wash is a parking lot. Community Development Director Ramirez stated there have been projects proposed over the wash and the County has denied the developer. Council Member Alarcon asked what would be the next phase of the Specific Plan. Community Development Director Ramirez stated once the Environmental document is completed it will be presented to the Ad Hoc Committee. Lastly, individual presentations will be done with the Traffic Commission and Planning Commission for recommendations which will he approved by the City Council. Planning Commissioner Dang referenced slide seven, the yellow shaded parcel on the map, and asked if it's considered commercial/residential and if there was a particular use versus the orange shaded parcels such as restaurants, retail, or offices. Rosemead City Council, Traffic Commission, Planning Commission and Garvey Specific Plan Ad Hoc Committee Joint Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2016 Page 3 of 4 Special Projects Manager Cannon replied the chart shows what the permitted uses and what x conditional permitted uses are for each of the parcels. The yellow shaded parcels are designated as public and civic uses. For example cultural institutions, parks and recreation facilities, places of religious assembly, public utility facilities, drive-thru businesses, eating and drinking establishments would be permitted; however with on-site sales it would not and sidewalk dining, would be under administrative use permit. Mr. Cannon added because the yellow shaded areas are not directly on Garvey Avenue,for many different reasons, not just environmental reasons, but for traffic flow circumstances, you do not want to have intense uses which are away from Garvey Avenue. 2. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on September 27, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber. Oar Marc Donohue, City Clerk APPROVED: 411.:Sa d ft- Sandra Armenta, Mayor Rosemead City Council, Traffic Commission, Planning Commission and Garvey Specific Plan Ad Hoc Committee Joint Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2016 Page 4 of 4