CC - Minutes - 07-25-17 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AND CITY COUNCIL AND
THE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONJOINT REGULAR MEETING
JULY 25, 2017
Closed session
The special meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at 6:05 pm.
in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead,
California.
PRESENT: Mayor Low, Mayor Pro Tern Ly Council Members Alarcon, Armenta, and Clark
(Arrived to the meeting at 6:29 p.m.)
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Manis, City Attorney Murphy, Assistant City Manager
McKinney,Director of Finance Lieu, Director of Parks and Recreation Chacon,Director of Public
Works Ramirez, Interim Director of Community Development Valenzuela, and City Clerk
Donohue
1. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss the following item:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
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)
Mayor Low recessed the meeting at 6:06 p.m. to closed session and reconvened at
7:00 p.m.
City Attorney Murphy reported there was no reportable action taken during closed
session.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council and the Housing Development Corporation
was called to order by Mayor Low at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at
8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Mayor Low, Mayor Pro Tern Ly Council Members Alarcon, Armenta,and Clark
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Manis, City Attorney Murphy, Assistant City Manager
McKinney, Director of Finance Lieu, Director of Parks and Recreation Chacon, Director of Public
Works Ramirez, Interim Director of Community Development Valenzucla, and City Clerk
Donohue
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Councilmember Alarcon
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INVOCATION was led by Councilmember Clark
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Alberto Juarez,political science instructor at Pasadena City College introduced his political
science students who are observing the City Council meeting. Mr. Juarez invited the City
Council to tour the Rosemead Pasadena City College campus.
Francisco Puente, resident and student at Pasadena City College introduced himself to the
City Council.
Ray Jan, Executive Director of the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce thanked Mayor Low
and Council Member Clark for attending the Chamber of Commerce 90th celebration
event. She distributed the program pamphlet to the Council and announced the Double Tree
Hotel was recognized as the business of the year and outgoing Chamber of Commerce
member Chester Gee was presented with a military banner. Ms. Jan added the Chamber of
Commerce updated the hospitality program brochure which is to be distributed to tourists.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Sheriff Deputy Recognitions
Chief of Police Lieutenant Ilahnlein introduced the Special Assignment Sheriff
Deputies. He explained the Special Assignment Team focus is in parole compliance
checks, surveillance operations, special events, assisting major crimes bureau,
narcotics bureau, and detective bureau.
City Council commended and recognized the Special Assignment Team for their
current narcotic bust in the City of Rosemead.
Council Member Clark thanked Sheriff Deputies for their work in the community.
She stated the increase in crime was due to AB 109 passed by the State Legislator
and proposition 47 and 57, which passed by the voters.
Council Member Armenta thanked and commended the Sheriff Deputies for their
service and invited them to the next Contract Cities Board of Directors Meeting on
August 16111, 2017.
B. National Night Out Proclamation
Public Safety Supervisor Wong invited the City Council and the pubic to attend
the 341h Annual National Night Out in conjunction with the Emergency
Preparedness Fair and Back to School Resource Fair at Zapopan Park on August
1st.
Council Member Armenta stated she had a vision for a School Resource Fair in
which Mrs. Wong assisted in making it possible for children to receive school
supplies. She thanked Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, Ray Jan
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for obtaining donations for the program. In addition, she thanked sponsors and
donors such as Jones Moy, Jeff Foutz, Rosemead School District Education
Foundation, Willdan, Garvey School District Education Foundation, Southland
Transit, Cal Poultry, Garvey Community Senior Lunch Program, community
leaders, residents, and staff
The City Council presented Public Safety Supervisor Wong a proclamation for
National Night Out.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2017-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $266,312.60 NUMBERED
96821 THROUGH NUMBED 96822, AND NUMBERED 96839,
AND NUMBERED 96841THROUGH NUMBERED 96913
INCLUSIVELY, WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE
A PART HEREOF
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-32
• Resolution No. 2017-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $473,191.16 NUMBERED
96823 THROUGH NUMBER 96838, AND NUMBERED 96840,
AND NUMBERED 96914 THROUGH NUMBERED 96949
INCLUSIVELY, WIIICII IS ATTACHED IIERETO AND MADE
A PART HEREOF
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-33
B. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the minutes from the regular
meeting on May 9,2017,the regular meeting on June 27, 2017,the special meeting
on July 10, 2017, and the regular meeting on July 11,2017.
C. Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Funds Commitment Agreement between
the City of Rosemead and the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation
(RI IDC) for the Implementation of Certain HOME Funded Programs
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the RHDC and the City Council take the
following actions:
1. Approve a HOME Funds Commitment Agreement between the RI IDC and the
City Council for the implementation of the City's Owner-Occupied
Rehabilitation Loan Program in the amount of$523,503 (approximately) and
Mortgage Assistance Program in the amount of$190,000;
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City; and
3. Authorize the President to execute the contract on behalf of the RI IDC.
D. Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Competitive Tree
Planting Grant — Resolution No. 2017-34, Approving the Adoption of a Youth
Employment Plan
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No.
2017-34, approving the adoption of a Youth Employment Plan for all grant funds
received through the Competitive Tree Planting Grant Program offered by the Los
Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ADOPTION
OF A YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN FOR ALL GRANT
FUNDS RECEIVED THROUGH THE COMPETIVTIVE TREE
PLANTING GRANT PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE
E. Request to Install Parking Restrictions—7715 Garvey Avenue
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic
Commission's recommendation to paint 3-feet of red curb on the west side of the
driveway apron and 5-feet of red curb on the east side of the driveway apron of the
business at 7715 Garvey Avenue.
F. Review of Traffic Conditions at Hart Avenue and Steele Street
Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council approve the Traffic
Commission's recommendation to install 25 mph speed limit signs on Steele Street
for eastbound and westbound traffic and on Hart Avenue north of Guess Street for
northbound traffic and to install DIP (W8-2) signs on Hart Avenue north and south
of Steele Street.
G. Keep Clear Markings—Rio Hondo Avenue Between Valley Boulevard and Steele
Street
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic
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Commission's recommendation to install "KEEP CLEAR' pavement markings
with limit lines in the northbound travel lane of Rio Hondo Avenue south of Valley
Boulevard in front of the alley with one "DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION"
(RI0-7) sign opposite the"KEEP CLEAR" pavement legend for the NB direction.
H. Right Turn Only Sign at Driveway Exit of Frances Willard Elementary School
Parking Lot
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic
Commission's recommendation to install a"RIGHT TURN ONLY"sign at the exit
of the northern driveway on the west side of Willard Avenue. It is suggested that
the School District paint pavement arrows designating an entrance driveway and
exit driveway as well as post Entrance Only and Exit Only signage at the driveway
gates and a white travel stripe delineating the drop off lane to be striped in the
parking lot.
Council Member Armenta pulled the minutes of July 11, 2017.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ly and seconded by Council Member
Armenta to approve the Consent Calendar items A, B, C, D, F., F, G, and H, with
exception of the minutes of July 11,2017.Motion was carried by a unanimous vote:
AYES: Alarcon,Armenta, Clark, Low, and Ly
6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER& STAFF
A. Tobacco Retailer Licensing Requirement
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council select Option 1 and
direct staff to immediately enforce the Tobacco Retail License to all new tobacco
retail stores. All existing tobacco retail stores shall be permitted to continue.
However, any transfer of ownership or business expansion of an existing tobacco
retail store shall require the compliance with the Tobacco Retail License.
Interim Director of Community Development Valenzuela explained that in order to
encourage responsible tobacco retailing and discourage violations of tobacco-
related laws, staff is requesting the City Council to select one of three options to
assist in promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of residents.
Brian Lewin, resident expressed support of the City Council's legal action towards
the 710 Freeway matter. He suggested the City Council consider option 3 for more
oversight and incorporate vaping. Mr. Lewin explained some tobacco retailers are
morphing into retailers of other things that could be smoked.He suggested adopting
an ordinance similar to City of Santa Monica's definition of smoking to address
vaping.
Council Member Armenta stated she and Assistant City Manager McKinney were
approached with this issue and the City of Rosemead is the only City that did not
have an adopted ordinance or title relating to tobacco. She reiterated,staff discussed
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all three options and option 1 was the best fit. Option 3 would force staff to conduct
an inventory of every single business that sells some type of tobacco and a new
business license requirement. In speaking with staff, it was also mentioned option
I could deter many from using the vapors and scented vapors. Option 3 could be a
second alternative, if option one did not work.
Interim Director of Community Development Valenzuela explained that Tobacco
21 law came in to effect on June 9. 2016, increasing the age requirement from 18
to 21 to purchase tobacco. In addition, the State redefined tobacco to include any
vape products and e-cigarettes, which addresses many public concerns.
Council Member Armenta recommended option one to the City Council.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Ly and seconded by Council Member
Alarcon to enforce Chapter 11.35 (Tobacco Retailing) of the County of Los
Angeles Code of Ordinances and require any business who sells, offers for sale or
distribution, exchanges, or offers to exchange for any form of consideration,
tobacco, tobacco products, or tobacco paraphernalia without regard to the
quantity sold,distributed,exchanged,or offered for exchange to obtain a Tobacco
Retail License. Motion was carried by a unanimous vote: AYES: Alarcon,
Armenta, Clark, Low, and Ly
7. MATTERS FROM MAYOR& CITY COUNCIL
A. City Council Comments
Mayor Pro Tem Ly updated the Council and the public on the Garvey Avenue
Specific Plan stating there was supposed to be ajoint session with the City Council,
Planning Commission, and the Traffic Commission. Unfortunately, due to some
concerns expressed by some architects and business owners, the Garvey Avenue
Specific Plan Sub-Committee approved the delay of the approval of the Garvey
Avenue Specific Plan for up to 3 months. Mr. Ly also spoke on the legal claim filed
by the City of Rosemead against the Los Angeles Metro regarding the 710 freeway
issue. He explained surrounding and nearby communities near the 710 freeway
suffer twice the cancer risk rates than cities up north. All traffic stops at the 10
freeway, 60 freeway and along corridors in the City of Rosemead on New Avenue,
Del Mar Avenue, San Gabriel Boulevard, Walnut Grove Avenue, Rosemead
Boulevard, and Temple City Boulevard congesting the north and south streets as
well as the east and west streets.
Council Member Clark concurred the traffic where the 710 freeway ends is
horrendous.
Council Member Armenta commended Mayor Pro Tern Ly for leading and
addressing the 710 issue affecting the City of Rosemead.
8. ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting adjourned in memory of Tiffany Ching, wife of Mayor Eric Ching of the City
of Walnut, at 7:46 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place
on August 8, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Mal
l Council Chamber.
Marc Donohue, City Clerk
APPROVED:
Polly Lu . Mayor
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