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CDC - 07-08-08 - JointC E Minutes of the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING July 8, 2008 Chairman Tran called the regular meeting of the Rosemead Community Development Commission to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Rosemead Community Recreation Center, 3936 N. Muscatel Avenue, Rosemead, California. FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Low INVOCATION: Commissioner Taylor ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS PRESENT: Commissioner's Clark, Low, Taylor, Vice-Chairman Nunez, Chairman Tran. OFFICIALS PRESENT: Executive Director Chi, Agency Attorney Montes, Assistant City Manager Saeki, Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth, Director of Finance Brisco, Public Affairs Manager Flores, Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery-Scott, Economic Development Administrator Ramirez, and Commission Secretary Molleda. 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None 2. CONSENT CALENDAR Resolution No. 2008.19 Claims and Demands Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2008-19 for payment of Commission expenditures in the amount of $49,366.87 demands no. 9905 through 9909 and 11021 through 11022. Councilmember Low made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tern Nunez to approve Consent Calendar except for Item 2A. Vote resulted in: Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran No: None Abstain: None Absent: None A. Minutes June 10, 2008 - Regular Meeting - pulled Council Member Low made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Nunez to approve the minutes. Vote resulted in: Rosemead Community Development Commission and City Council Minutes of July 8, 2008 Page 1 of 10 • Yes: Low, Nunez, Tran No: Clark, Taylor Abstain: None Absent: None 3. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIRMAN & COMMISSIONERS - None 4. MATTERS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & STAFF 0 A. Rosemead Park Trail Enhancement Project - Award of Contract At its June 10, 2008 meeting, the City Council approved plans and specifications and authorized staff to solicit bids for the completion of a fitness trail and recreational enhancements at Rosemead Park. This project will include the addition of a jogging trail, recreational equipment, and a tai-chi exercise pad. On June 30, 2008, bids were received and reviewed for the project. Recommendation: That the Community Development Commission award a contract to the lowest responsive bidder, The Nazerian Group, and authorize the Chairman and the City Clerk to execute the contract. The Commission only discussed the funding nature if the project; no action was taken. The meeting was called to recess so that this item could be moved and discussed in conjunction with item 3A of the City Council Agenda. The Commission recessed to closed session at 6:38 pm. 5. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8) Property 8828 Glendon Way 8832 Glendon Way 8920 Glendon Way 3520 Ivar Avenue 3527 Ivar Avenue Negotiating Parties - Agency Property Owner M. Garcia R.C & I Group 8920 Glendon Way Associates Inc. Thang Q. & Kathy T. Pham Fifteen SAC Self Storage Corp. Executive Director Assistant City Manager Under Negotiation - Price and terms of payment Property Property Owner Rosemead Community Development Commission and City Council Minutes of July 8, 2008 Page 2 of 10 • L 9000 & 9020 Valley Boulevard AMSTED RESIDUALS LLC Negotiating Parties - Agency Executive Director Assistant City Manager Under Negotiation - Price and terms of payment The Commission reconvened back at 7:05 p.m. Mayor Tran stated that the closed session for the Community Development Commission would be brought back at a later time today. Minutes of the REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 8, 2008 The meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Tran at 7:05 p.m. in the Rosemead Community Recreation center, 3936 N. Muscatel Avenue Rosemead California. FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Low INVOCATION: Council Member Taylor ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS PRESENT: Council Member's Clark, Low, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Nunez, Mayor Tran. OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Manager Chi, City Attorney Garcia, Assistant City Manager Saeki, Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth, Director of Finance Brisco, Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery- Scott, Deputy Public Works Officer Marcarello, and City Clerk Molleda. 1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE Lieutenant David Colman from the Sheriff's Homicide Unit - on behalf of himself and the Sheriff's Department, extended his gratitude to City Council for contributing award money towards solving two recent homicide cases. Marissa Castro and Hector Brolo from Southern California Edison - gave Council a quick updated on the San Gabriel Valley Energy Partnership. Holly Knapp - addressed Council regarding various matters; congratulated City for the 4th of July parade; addressed several traffic conditions that have not been taken care of between Rosemead Boulevard and Walnut Grove. Also expressed concern regarding the Rosemead park jogging trail. Steven Lv - questioned Council's most recent actions; hiring of the city attorney; increase the density and the traffic in the City; and stated that Council has repeatedly used nepotism through the appointing process of the City's commissions. Juan Nunez - stated he had asked to have a bus stop moved and he did not know who he needed to talk Rosemead Community Development Commission and City Council Minutes of July 8, 2008 Page 3 of 10 • • to; addressed a pot hole on Del Mar and informed staff about some weeds growing on the wall behind a laundry mat. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR B. Resolution No. 2008-44 Claims and Demands Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2008-44, for payment of City expenditures in the amount of $1,725,037.35 numbered 59474 through 59548 and 62789 through 62925. C. Resolution No. 2008.45 Claims and Demands Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2008-45, for payment of City expenditures in the amount of $882,753.83 numbered 59549 through 59581 and 62926 through 62987. D. League of California Cities 2008 Annual Conference and Exposition - Long Beach - September 24-27, 2008 The League of California Cities 2008 Annual Conference and Exposition set to take place September 24-27, 2008, in Long Beach. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize any Council Member, the City Attorney, the City Manager, or a staff designee to attend the event at City expense. Mayor Pro Tern Nunez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Low, to approve Consent Calendar with the exception of Items A and E. Vote resulted in: Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran No: None Abstain: None Absent: None A. Minutes June 10, 2008 - Regular Meeting Council Member Low made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Nunez, to approve Consent Calendar Item 2A. Vote resulted in: Yes: Low, Nunez, Tran No: Clark, Taylor Abstain: None Absent: None E. Professional Services Agreement for Part-Time Public Works Services Manager Over the last year, the City has utilized the services of William Ornelas to provide Rosemead Community Development Commission and City Council Minutes of July 8, 2008 Page 4 of 10 C supervisory support to the City's Public Services Business Unit. Mr. Ornelas has been a valuable resource as the City has centralized all maintenance and field services functions into one division. Retaining Mr. Ornelas will provide City staff with needed leadership for Public Services Team Members as we continue to develop the operating structure for this new division. Recommendation: That the Rosemead City Council approve the professional services agreement to provide supervisory support for the City's Public Works Services Business Unit and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. Mayor Pro Tern Nunez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Low, to approve Consent Calendar Item 2E. Vote resulted in: Yes: Low, Nunez, Tran No: Clark, Taylor Abstain: None Absent: None 3. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF A. Rosemead Park Trail Enhancement Project - Award of Contract At its June 10, 2008 meeting, the City Council approved plans and specifications and authorized staff to solicit bids for the completion of a fitness trail and recreational enhancements at Rosemead Park. This project will include the addition of a jogging trail, recreational equipment, and a tai-chi exercise pad. On June 30, 2008, bids were received and reviewed for the project. Recommendation: That the Rosemead City Council award a contract to lowest responsive bidder, The Nazerian Group, and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract. At this time the Mayor reconvene the Community Development Commission meeting at 7:51 p.m. to run together with City Council Meeting. Barbara Murphv- spoke in favor of the park trail and stated this would be an enhancement to the park. Loretta Olea - thanked council for 4th of JUly parade; spoke against the park trail and asked that Council allow more time to discuss this matter. Bertha Torres - spoke against the park trail and stated it would more movement and bring in more cars. Marv Redd - spoke against the park trail and felt that bicycles and skateboards would be ridden on the trail and interfere with the joggers. Jean Hall - spoke against the park trail and urged the Council to reconsider spending this money for jogging trail and allocating it for other things that everyone can enjoy. Rosemead Community Development Commission and City Council Minutes of July 8, 2008 Page 5 of 10 • • Brian Lewin - spoke in favor of the park trail and asked that Council consider rubberize material for the trail so that the skateboarders can not utilize the trail. Gary Metz - stated this had already been approved and we are talking about whether we are going to approve the contract or not. Felt that the money that will be spent on the trail should be used to reduce city debt or helping the School District with something that would impact all the children in the Rosemead community. Ron Gay_- spoke in favor of the park trail and thought it was a good idea. Stated all Council Members were doing a great job and felt these were issues that could be worked out. Victor Ruiz - stated he had concerns with certain areas of the project. Asked that Council not vote on it and start the bidding process all over again. David Raymond - spoke against the park trail and felt the money would be better spent on cross lights in the parks. Chuck Lyons - asked that the City Council finance the Rosemead High School track; he stated that most of the Rosemead residents run on the high school track. Mr. Lyons added that the high school trail would be available day in day out. Patricia Sindelar- spoke against the park trail and felt skateboarders would utilize the trail and children and senior citizens would get hurt. Mayor Tran made a motion, seconded by Council Member Taylor, to approve reject all bids and rebid the project to include rubberize material rather than asphalt. Vote resulted in: Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran No: None Abstain: None Absent: None The Community Development Commission Meeting was recessed at 9:35 p.m. 4. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL A. Planning Commission and Traffic Commission Appointments Rosemead Community Development Commission and City Council Minutes of July 8, 2008 Page 6 of 10 • • As reported to the City Council on June 10, 2008, Planning Commissioner Larry Bevington recently resigned from the Planning Commission effective May 21, 2008. In addition, the term for Traffic Commissioner Joan Hunter expired on July 6, 2008. Staff had been directed to advertise for both vacant seats and set a time to conduct interviews. The vacancies were advertised in the San Gabriel Tribune, the Rosemead Resources Newsletter, and the City's website, and interviews of the candidates were conducted at 4:00 p.m. on July 8, 2008. Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction regarding the appointment of a new Planning Commissioner and a new Traffic Commissioner. Mayor Tran announced that Ron Gay had been appointed to the Planning Commission and Keno Deary to Traffic Commission and the votes had resulted as follows: Council Member Taylor made a motion, seconded by Council Member Low to appoint Ron E. Gay to serve on the Planning Commission. Vote resulted in: Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran No: None Abstain: None Absent: None Council Member Low made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Nunez to appoint Keno Deary to serve on the Traffic Commission. Vote resulted in: Yes: Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran No: Clark- Abstain: None Absent: None Establishing Term Limits and Adoption of a City Charter by Calling and Giving Notice of a Special Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 On June 10, 2008 the City directed staff to move forward with the necessary steps to prepare a measure relating to the enactment of term limits via the adoption of a City Charter. If approved by the voters, the proposed City Charter makes the substantive change of implementing term limits for those seeking to be elected to the office of City Council Member. The provisions of the proposed Charter limit individuals to holding office for three consecutive four-year terms, at which point in time they can no longer serve in such a capacity until at least twenty-four months have elapsed since the expiration of their last term of office. In addition, staff was directed to place the proposed initiative before the voters of the City of Rosemead by calling for and giving notice of a Special Municipal Election to be held on November 4, 2008 for the consideration of the adoption of term limits via the City Charter. In addition, staff was directed to ask the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Rosemead Community Development Commission and City Council Minutes of July 8, 2008 Page 7 of 10 • • Angeles to consolidate the Special Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election to be held on the same date. Resolution No. 2008-46 calls for and gives notice of the holding of a special municipal election on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, for the submission to the voters a measure relating to the proposed City Charter and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate that election with the Statewide General Election. Resolution No. 2008-47 authorizes certain Council Members to file written arguments in favor of the proposed Charter City measure. The City Council must make a determination as to which Council Member is authorized to file a written argument regarding the proposed Charter City measure. Resolution No. 2008-48 has been prepared to provide for the filing of rebuttal arguments for the proposed Charter City measure. Resolution No. 2008-49 has been included to direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the proposed Charter City measure. Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions: • Provide feedback and approve the proposed City Charter for placement before the voters for consideration. • Approve Resolution No. 2008-46, calling and giving notice of holding a special municipal election on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. • Make a determination as to which Council Member is authorized to file a written argument regarding the proposed Charter City measure and approve Resolution No. 2008-47 with that decision. • Approve Resolution No. 2008-48 to provide for the filing of a rebuttal argument for the proposed initiative. • Approve Resolution No. 2008-49 directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the proposed Charter City measure. Brian Lewin - stated he was glad this was being put through. Mayor Pro Tern Nunez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Low to approve Resolution No. 2008.46. Vote resulted in: Yes: Low, Nunez, Tran No: Clark, Taylor Abstain: None Absent: None Council Member Low made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Nunez to approve Resolution No. 2008.47. Vote resulted in: Yes: Low, Nunez, Tran Rosemead Community Development Commission and City Council Minutes of July 8, 2008 Page 8 of 10' • 0 No: Clark, Taylor Abstain: None Absent: None Council Member Clark made a motion, seconded by Council Member Taylor to approve Resolution No. 2008.48. Vote resulted in: Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran No: Clark, Taylor Abstain: None Absent: None Mayor Pro Tern Nunez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Low to approve Resolution No. 2008-49. Vote resulted in: Yes: Low, Nunez, Tran No: Clark, Taylor Abstain: None Absent: None Mayor Tran announced that the Community Development Commission and City Council will now recess to Closed Session, time being 10:00 p.m. 5. CLOSED SESSION The City Council will recess to a Closed Session pursuant to: 1) Government Code 54956.9(a): Conference with Legal Counsel - New Litigation Name of Case: County of Los Angeles v. City of Rosemead The meeting was reconvene at 10:20 p.m. Mayor announced that on the matter of the Community Development Closed Session the following action had been taken: Mayor Pro Tern Nunez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Low to allow staff to solicit proposals to run Rosemead Inn. Vote resulted in: Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran No: None Abstain: None Absent: None Mayor Tran announced that on the matter of the City Council Closed Session the following action had been taken: Mayor Pro Tern Nunez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Taylor to approve staff's recommendation. Vote resulted in: Rosemead Community Development Commission and City Council Minutes of July 8, 2008 Page 9 of 10 Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran No: None Abstain: None Absent: None 6. ADJOURNMENT P The meetings adjourned at 10:22 p.m. The next Community Development Commission meeting and City Council Meeting will take place on July 22, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., respectively. ATTEST: cot Gloria Molleda Commission Secretary/City Clerk Rosemead Community Development Commission and City Council Minutes of July 8, 2008 Page 10 of 10 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS. CITY OF ROSEMEAD I, Gloria Molleda, Commission Secretary of the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the minutes of July 8°i 2008„ were duly and regularly a~proved and adopted by the Rosemead Community Development Commission on the 26` of August 2008, by the following vote to wit: Yes:Low, Nunez, Tran No: Clark, Taylor Abstain: None Absent: None loria Molleda Commission Secretary