CC - Minutes - 01-23-18 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION,AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR JOINT MEETING
JANUARY 23,2018
The regular joint meeting of the Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation, and
Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission was called to order by
Mayor Low at 7:02 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Mayor, President, Chair Low, Mayor Pro Tern, Vice-President, Vice-Chair Ly,
Council Members, Directors, Board Members Armenta and Clark
ABSENT: Council Member,Director, Board Member Alarcon
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Clark
INVOCATION was led by Council Member Armenta
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Molleda, City Attorney Richman, Director of Finance Lieu,
Director of Parks and Recreation Chacon, Director of Public Works Ramirez, Director of
Community Development Kim, and City Clerk Donohue
2. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
3. PRESENTATIONS -None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Clark pulled item 5.F for separate discussion.
Mayor Low asked in reference to item S.D, what the City is responsible for doing under
the Beverage Container Recycling Payment Program Application.
Director of Public Works Ramirez noted this is an entitlement grant and as long as the City
applies for it, the City receives it. She noted the City uses this funding to offset the cost of
the Rosemead Resource by including an ad reminding residents to recycle their beverage
containers.
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2018-04
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $907,271.02 NUMBERED
98609 THROUGH NUMBER 98723 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-04
• Resolution No. 2018-02 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 $12,265.25 NUMBERED 10229
THROUGH 10232 INCLUSIVLEY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-02 SA
• Resolution No. 2018-01 RHDC
A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $2,385.00
NUMBERED 1594 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-01 RHDC
B. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the minutes from the special
meeting on December 12,2017.
C. Transmittal of Fiscal Year 2016/17 City of Rosemead and Rosemead Housing
Corporation Annual Financial Reports
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the City
of Rosemead Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and the Rosemead
Housing Development Corporation Annual Financial and Compliance Report for
the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2017.
D. Beverage Container Recycling Payment Program Application
Recommendation:It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No.
2018-08, authorizing the submittal of a Beverage Container Recycling Payment
Program Application to the California Department of Resources Recycling and
Recovery.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
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SUBMITTAL OF A BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING
CITY/COUNTY PAYMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION AND
RELATED AUTHORIZATIONS
E. Adoption of Resolution Establishing Compensation and Benefits for Part-Time
Classifications for Minimum Wage Compliance
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council appropriate ten
thousand dollars ($10,000)from the unassigned General Fund fund balance to meet
this new minimum wage law and adopt Resolution No. 2018-09 for the Part-Time
Classifications.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ANNUAL
SALARY RANGES FOR PART-TIME CLASSIFICATIONS IN
THE SERVICE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Ly and seconded by Council Member
Armenta to approve Consent Calendar items A,B,C,D,and E. Motion was carried
by the following vote: AYES: Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly and ABSENT: Alarcon
F. Land Water Conservation Grant Program—Resolution No.2018-07,Approving the
Application for Grant Funds from the California Department of Parks and
Recreation—Garvey Dog Park
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council take the following
actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No.2018-07 authorizing the submission of an application for
the LWCF Grant Program to the California Department of Parks and Recreation
for the creation of the Garvey Dog Park.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR THE LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUND—GARVEY DOG PARK
2. Appropriate $580,750 from the unassigned general fund balance. If approved
for funding under the LWCF Grant Program, then 50% of this amount would
be reimbursable to the City.
Council Member Clark asked what the maintenance will be on the dog park.
Director of Parks and Recreation Chacon stated the material being used is
decomposed granite. He noted dog parks are typically closed one day a week for
maintenance.
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Council Member Clark stated she believes this is not a good use of public funds
due to the high cost. She asked if the City does not receive the matching grant, will
the City still be moving forward with the project.
Director of Public Works Ramirez noted if the City does not receive the grant, staff •
would come back to the City Council for direction to proceed with the project or
not.
Council Member Clark asked if the dog park was something requested by the public
since she has not heard anything about it.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly stated when he was campaigning for re-election, the need for a
dog park was brought up. He also noted he recently spoke to a resident who stated
they had to go to the City of Pasadena to access a dog park and would like one in
the City of Rosemead.
Council Member Armenta stated residents spoke to her at the Zapopan Park Ribbon
Cutting Ceremony and stated the City is in desperate need of a dog park.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly noted currently, he does see pets off-leash at parks and at the
civic center. He stated this will diversify the City's parks and give pet owners a
place to go.
Council Member Armenta stated the City of Pomona just opened a dog park in their
5th District near Phillips Ranch and its been a huge success. She asked where exactly
at Garvey Park is the dog park going to be located.
Director of Parks and Recreation Chacon noted it will be located at the west side of
the tennis court where the public works miscellaneous yard is located and it will
wrap around to the north side of the tennis courts as well.
Council Member Aitnenta stated the location is away from the soccer players and
the heavily used areas of the park.
Council Member Clark noted the location is near a Buddhist Temple and hopes the
smell from the park doesn't affect them. She clarified if the City does not get the
grant, the project has to come back to the City Council for further direction.
Director of Public Works Ramirez answered affirmatively.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Ly and seconded by Council Member
Armenta to approve Consent Calendar item F. Motion was carried by the following
vote: AYES: Armenta, Low, Ly, NOES: Clark and ABSENT: Alarcon
6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
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City Manager Molleda thanked the Public Works department for responding quickly over
the weekend and picking up a mattress which was left on the street.
7. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. City Council Comments
Mayor Pro Tem Ly requested staff to work with developers who currently have
unused lots and potentially converting them temporarily as open space use. He
requested a Commercial Task Force meeting be scheduled soon due to the
upcoming ICSC event in Las Vegas, NV. He noted he would like to see how the
City can work with the Air Quality Management District for funding opportunities
or grants which could increase green space or a filtration system near the freeway
to provide better quality air for the homes and schools in the area.
Mayor Low clarified if this would be near the 60 or 10 freeway.
Mayor Pro Tem Ly stated it would be both or any freeway which has homes or
schools located close to it.
Council Member Armenta stated Beautification Committee Member Ross Aragon
Jr. was listed as both present and absent on the December 12,2017, special meeting
minutes.
City Clerk Donohue noted he would make the correction.
Council Member Armenta stated the Beautification Committee has had difficulty
getting a quorum for meetings since one member is on medical leave and another
has been unreachable. She asked the number of members of the Committee to be
reduced to 5 so they can have a quorum for meetings.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly asked if it would make more sense to remove the members who
are not attending.
Council Member Armenta agreed and noted if the number is reduced to 5 members,
it would be much easier to obtain a quorum.
City Attorney Richman noted the City Council could take action on this item at
their next meeting.
Council Member Armenta stated the policy was left to say a 5 to 7 member
committee to allow applicants who weren't appointed to a commission to join the
Beautification Committee.
Council Member Armenta stated she recently attended a League of California Cities
Community Services Policy Committee meeting. She noted the topics of
homelessness, marijuana, libraries, and parks were discussed at the meeting.
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Council Member Clark stated she recently attended a League of California Cities
Environmental Quality Policy Committee meeting. She noted there was a work
program on homeless and its relation to mental health issues and drug addiction.
Council Member Armenia stated they discussed those topics as well. She noted
affordable housing for homeless is not enough and other services need to be
provided as well.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly requested staff to evaluate a potential increase of floor area ratio
(FAR)in R2 zones and potentially RI zones as well. He noted increasing the FAR
would limit the amount of accessory dwelling units (ADU) being built. He stated
he would also like to look at the transportation options for the Garvey Avenue
Corridor. He noted this would prevent gridlock and traffic jams in that area. He
stated the City should be working with Metro to coordinate their bus lines and
potentially installing a protected bike lane.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to
take place on February 13, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
Marc DonoECity Clerk
Approved:
Polly,Low,, Mayor
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