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CC - Minutes - 04-11-17 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR JOINT MEETING APRIL 11,2017 Closed session The meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Armenia at 5:32 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PRESENT: Mayor Armenta, Mayor Pro Tern Low, Council Members Alarcon, Clark, and Ly STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Manis, City Attorney Richman, Assistant City Manager McKinney, Director of Community Development Ramirez, Director of Finance Lieu, Director of Parks and Recreation Chacon, Director of Public Works Garcia, and City Clerk Donohue 1. CLOSED SESSION The City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss the following items: A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 7830 Dorothy Street, Rosemead, CA 91770 Agency Negotiator: Bill R. Manis, City Manager Negotiating Party: Garvey School District Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) Case Name: Tan vs. Rosemead Case Number: CJP038818RM Mayor Armenia recessed the City Council meeting to closed session at 5:33 p.m. and reconvened back from closed session at 7:01 p.m. City Attorney Richman announced there was no reportable action taken during closed session. RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING The meeting of the Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation, and Successor Agency to the 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. Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2017 Page 1 of 8 PRESENT: Mayor/Chair Armenia, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Low, Council Members/Board .—.. Members/Alarcon, Clark and Ly STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Manis, City Attorney Richman, Assistant City Manager McKinney, Director of Community Development Ramirez, Director of Finance Lieu, Director of Parks and Recreation Chacon, Director of Public Works Garcia, and City Clerk Donohue PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Councilmember Ly INVOCATION was led by Mayor Armenia 2. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Armenia stated Republic Services announced their Annual Essay Writing Scholarship Program opportunity and five eligible Rosemead High School seniors could win $1,000 towards college. Brian Lewin thanked Mayor Armenia for her excellent mayoral service. He congratulated incoming Mayor Pro Tern Ly and incoming Mayor Low on a successful year. Mr. Lewin announced the Beautification Committee was hosting their Annual Civic Pride Day, April 29°i, at Sanchez Elementary School and Jess Gonzalez Complex. 3. PRESENTATIONS A. Administration of the Oath of Office to Polly Low to assume the position of Mayor Kevin Low administered the oath of office to incoming Mayor Polly Low. B. Administration of the Oath of Office to Steven Ly to assume the position of Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Armenia administered the oath of office to incoming Mayor Pro Tern Steven Ly. C. Recognition of Sandra Armenia as outgoing Mayor Mayor Low commended outgoing Mayor Armenia for her service and leadership as Mayor for the City of Rosemead and presented her with a trophy commemorating her service. D. Presentations and Commendations for newly appointed Mayor Polly Low, Mayor Pro Tern Steven Ly, and Sandra Armenia as outgoing Mayor Mike Eng, Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustee, recognized outgoing Mayor Armenia on her dedication and involvement in the community. Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of April 11. 2017 Page 2 of 8 He commended Mayor Pro Tem Ly on his military service and leadership on the League of California Cities. Mr. Eng congratulated Mayor Low on her returning to the position of Mayor, her dedication as a regional leader and role model for women, engineers, and elected officials. Mr. Eng presented certificates of recognition. Elizabeth Andalon, representative from Congresswoman Judy Chu's Office, presented certificates of Congressional recognition to Mayor Low, Mayor Pro Tern Ly and outgoing Mayor Armenta for their exemplary leadership and wished them a success upcoming year. Daisy Ma, representative from Assembly Member Ed Chau's Office, congratulated Mayor Low and Mayor Pro Tem Ly; and commended outgoing Mayor Armenta for her service as Mayor. Rachel Barbosa, representing Hilda Solis Office, presented a certificate of recognition to outgoing Mayor Armenta and certificates of congratulations to reappointed City Council Members Sandra Armenta, Margaret Clark, and Steven Ly. City of Monterey Park Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Lam, Council Member Peter Chan, and Council Member Hans Liang commended outgoing Mayor Armenta for her service as Mayor and congratulated Mayor Low and Mayor Pro Tern Ly on a successful mayoral year. City of Monterey Park Council Members presented certificates of recognition. Temple City Mayor Pro Tern William Man commended outgoing Mayor Armenia on her tenure as Mayor. Congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Ly and thanked Mayor Low for mentoring him. Mr. Man presented certificates of recognition. City of San Gabriel Council Member Chin Ho Liao congratulated Mayor Low and commended her, for her recent appointment by California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, to the Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission. Mr. Hoa presented certificates of recognition to Mayor Low, Mayor Pro Tem Ly, and outgoing Mayor Armenta. Mayor Low clarified she was appointed as Commissioner to the Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission. City of Walnut Council Member Andrew Rodriguez congratulated outgoing Mayor Annenta and newly appointed Mayor Pro Tem Ly, and Mayor Low. City of Montebello Mayor Vivian Romero thanked the City Council for their public service and dedication to the community. Congratulated outgoing Mayor Armenta and newly appointed Mayor Pro Tem Ly, and Mayor Low. Ms. Romero presented certificates of recognition. Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2017 Page 3 of 8 Rosemead School District President John Quintanilla and Board Clerk Nancy Armenta congratulated Mayor Low, Mayor Pro Tern Ly and thanked outgoing Mayor Armenta. They presented certificates of recognition. Henry Lo, Board Member of the Garvey School District congratulated Mayor Low and Mayor Pro Tern Ly. In addition, he stated the school district looks forward to working together with the City. Scarlett P. Kwong, Board Member of the Walnut Valley Water District congratulated outgoing Mayor Armenta for a successful year and congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Ly and Mayor Low. Thomas Wong, Board Member of the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District congratulated all elected officials and thanked the City Council for their continued service to the region. Mayor Low thanked all the elected officials who attended the meeting to recognize the City Council. She introduced and recognized Planning Commissioners Diana Herrera and Sean Dang; and Beautification Committee Board Member Philip Yang. Philip Yang, Board Member of the Beautification Committee expressed gratitude to the City of Rosemead and presented a congratulatory plaque to outgoing Mayor Armenta. Robert Oehler, President of the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce presented flowers and a plaque to outgoing Mayor Armenta and Mayor Low. Council Member Armenta recognized Beautification Board Members Brian Lewin, Katrina Padilla- Somoso, and Can Liu in attendance. Mayor Low introduced her parents Wayne Gee and Lisa Gee; husband Ving Low; sons Kevin Low; Matthew Low; and daughter Kristi; godsister Esther; neighbors; PTA sisters; childhood friends; Miss China Town Princess; and Presidents of the Chinese Consolidate Benevolence Association Mr. Mah and Supervisors. She recognized the Gee Family Association, the Vietnamese community, the media, friends, and those who sent flowers. She thanked everyone for attending and showing their support. Lastly, recognized former elected officials from City of Walnut, former Mayor Joaquin Lim, former elected official Albert Chang, and former elected official Ed Chen. Mayor Pro Tern Ly thanked Mayor Armenta for her service the past year as Mayor and stated he looked forward to working with Mayor Low on accomplishing projects. Council Member Armenta stated it was an honor to have served as Mayor to her T� community. She thanked the City Council and staff for their hard work and Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2017 Page 4 of 8 support the past year in making it a successful year. Ms. Armenta thanked her sister for being a support system and a role model. She commended Mayor Low and Mayor Pro Tem Ly on a successful upcoming year. Lastly, she thanked Council Member Clark, Council Member Alarcon, and the community for their ongoing support. Council Member Clark congratulated both Mayor Low and Mayor Pro Tern Ly on their appointments. Council Member Alarcon congratulated Mayor Low and Mayor Pro Tem Ly. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS-None 5. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Claims and Demands • Resolution No.2017-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,631,630.75 NUMBERED 95809 THROUGH NUMBER 95903 INCLUSIVELY, WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-14 • Resolution No. 2017-07 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 THF. SUM OF $683,688.30 NUMBERED 10208 THROUGH NUMBER 12010 INCLUSIVELY, WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-07 SA B. Second Reading of Hampton Inn Ordinance Recommendation: That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 972. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 16-01 Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of April11, 2017 Page 5 of 8 CHANGING THE DUAL ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 5390-018-036 AT 8900 GLENDON WAY (FORMERLY 3520 IVAR AVENUE) FROM MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY AND . PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (C-31D-O AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) TO THE MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY (C-3/D-O)ZONE D. Approval of Resolution No. 2017-15 for Cal Fire Urban and Community Forestry Climate Investments Grant Program Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2017-15, that declares that City Council supports the filing of an application for the CAL FIRE Urban and Community Forestry Program and approves the allocation of the matching funds in the total of$187,500 from the City to operate and maintain the project. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, FOR FUNDING FROM THE URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM AS PROVIDED THROUGH THE GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION FUND E. Resolution Recognizing the 242nd Birthday of the United States Arniy Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2017-11, recognizing the 242nd birthday of the United States Army. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING THE 242ND BIRTHDAY OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY Mayor Low pulled item 5.0 for separate discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Ly wished the United States Army a happy birthday and thanked all military agencies for their service. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Ly and seconded by Council Member Armenta to approved Consent Calendar items 5A, 5B, 5D, and 5E, with the exception of 5C. The motion carried by a unanimous vote: AYES: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark,Low,and Ly C. Professional Services Agreement with Global Urban Strategies, Inc. Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Cmnmunity Development Conmtission Joint Meeting Minutes of April ll, 2017 Page 6 of 8 Recommendation: That the City Council approves a Professional Services Agreement with Global Urban Strategies, Inc., for outreach, education, and advocacy services for the City of Rosemead as it pertains to the 710 Coalition. Mayor Low requested to include a termination protection clause in the contract. City Manager Manis stated he would work with City Attorney Richman on the additional standard language to the contract. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Ly and seconded by Council Member Armenta to approved Consent Calendar Item SC, with the amendment of the termination clause. The motion carried by a unianimous vote: AYES: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low,and Ly 6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF- None 7. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL A. Service Organization Signs (Agendized by Mayor Armenta) Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction to staff. Council Member Armenta stated she was approached by the Masonic Lodge, who is requesting organization signs to be installed in entry points of the City. Public Works Director Garcia explained Mayor Aimenta requested staff to research service organization signs for the City. Staff looked at three possible locations suitable for service organization signs. Garvey Avenue, west end of Garvey Avenue, east of De Quinne Avenue in the western end of the median. The second sign is proposed at the opposite end of Garvey Avenue, east of Sullivan Avenue in the eastern end of the median. The third, location being requested, was not suitable for visible reasons. She continued explaining the sign could accommodate up to five organizations. Prerequisites for organizations clubs, would include: to be local, non-profit and submit designs to the Public Works Department. Council Member Armenta clarified, service clubs would be responsible for purchasing their own emblem. Mayor Pro Tem Ly expressed support for the organizations signs on Garvey Avenue. Council Member Armenta stated the Masonic Lodge requested a sign near their principal club entrance on Valley Boulevard. Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2017 Page 7 of 8 Mayor Low asked for clarification on the issues with the sign on Valley Boulevard. Public Works Director Garcia explained, Valley Boulevard has no median; "' therefore, a sign would be installed on the sidewalk with limited visibility. Mayor Pro Tern Ly expressed concerns with installing signs that take up sidewalk space. City Manager Manis stated staff would move forward with the service organization signs on Garvey Avenue locations and sign design. Staff will search for suitable sites on Valley Boulevard that will be visible on the road and not interfere with pedestrian traffic on sidewalks. Council Member Clark asked how many services club have expressed interest on the signs. City Manager Manis replied there are currently two clubs interested on the signs and the five potential clubs emblems could be on display. B. City Council Comments Council Member Armenia stated she would he attending the Well Untapped ^^� Fellowship, twice a month in various locations in California paid for by a grant. She explained they will be discussing what other cities and regions do regarding water issues. 8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned in memory of the victims of the San Bernardino Elementary shooting at 8:24 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on April 25,2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosety Hall Council Chamber. J/� pian i Ay Marc Donohue, City Clerk APPROVED: Polly, tP, Mayor Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2017 Page 8 of 8