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CC - Minutes - 01-22-19 MINUTES OF-THE CITY COUNCIL,HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR JOINT MEETING JANUARY 22,2019 The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Steven Ly at 7:06 p.m., in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Low INVOCATION was led by Council Member Dang STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Molleda, Assistant City Manager Tsujiuchi, Deputy City Attorney Thuyen, Chief of Police Kusayanagi, Chief of Fire Ramirez, Director of Community Development Kim,Director of Public Works Alfonso,Director of Finance Lieu,Director of Parks and Recreation Boecking, and Deputy City Clerk Haworth 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Ly opened the Public Comment period. Speaker Raymond Hu, on behalf of Danny Hu, his father, indicated his parents are in the process of building a newly structured home in their backyard;however,they need to submit a Minor Exception Application which requires written consent of all adjoining neighbors as there is a legal non-conforming structure on the lot. He expressed frustration that it has been a struggle trying to obtain consent from the owners that do not live at the property, but rather rent to tenants. Mr. Hu stated it was his understanding that in April 2018,the City Council agreed to streamline the process by providing the adjoining neighbors an opportunity to respond,whether it was to give consent, express their concern or make an appeal. Director of Community Development Kim clarified neighbors' consent is not required to submit a Minor Exception Application;however,if it is obtained,it will help speed up the application process. Mr. Kim affirmed one way or another, your application will be processed. Mr. Hu stated staff from the Planning Division indicated the process is more stringent since his parents are building a new structure,rather than expanding upon the existing house. Director of Community Development Kim advised Mr.Hu that he would work with him and his parents through the application process. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2019 Page 1 of 6 Mayor Pro Tem Clark and Council Member Armenta indicated they would like to address Mr. Hu's comments. Mayor Ly advised Mayor Pro Tem Clark and Council Member Armenta that only one of them could speak,otherwise Council would be violating the Brown Act since it is not an agendized item. Council Member Armenta noted she still had to abide by the same rules when she was adding to her house by knocking down her den that was a non-conforming structure; emphasized the rules are created to protect all residents. Speaker Heidi Tong,Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, stated the Sanitation Districts' work is vital to both public and environmental health, which is why it is unheard of that labor management is threatening to cut compensation and withhold the cost of living adjustments for the past two years for no good reason; urged the Council to sign a letter that will appeal to the Board of the Sanitation District to facilitate an immediate agreement that will serve everyone's best interest. There being no further comments, Mayor Ly closed the Public Comment period. 2. PRESENTATIONS A. Introduction of newly hired Director of Parks and Recreation Thomas Boecking City Manager Molleda introduced newly hired Director of Parks and Recreation Thomas Boecking. B. Presentation by Los Angeles County Temple Sheriff Station Pack-A-Patrol Car Toy Drive Recognition to Target Store The recipients could not be present;therefore,the Certificate of Recognition would be presented at a future time. C. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Temple Station Department Quarterly Report Captain Flores provided an overview covering crime and arrest statistics from January to December 2018. Chief of Police Kusayanagi discussed crime patterns such as residential/ commercial burglaries, grand theft autos, and robberies, affecting Rosemead and neighboring cities. He noted the Sheriff's Station crime strategies include identifying and reducing crime patterns, increased patrol in the affected areas, undercover surveillance operations,networking with neighboring law enforcement agencies to gather intelligence and new ideas, Area Watch/Neighborhood Watch Programs and developing new camera program with City staff. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2019 Page 2 of 6 The City Council commended Chief of Police Kusayanagi for gathering and II analyzing the data. In response to Council inquiry, Chief of Police Kusayanagi stated there is a specific team assigned to Rosemead to ensure the data is correlated; indicated they are looking at the number of calls to determine the specific areas of traffic issues, particularly fatal collisions; affirmed the Sheriffs Station is diligently working to strengthen the ties between law enforcement and the community through efforts such as Coffee with the Chief to encourage community policing. Chief of Police Kusayanagi concurred with Mayor Pro Tem Clark that Assembly Bill 109 serves as a hindrance to law enforcement as burglars push the threshold of under $950 and simply get a slap on the wrist; further stated that owners will not apprehend a burglar because it is safer to risk the loss than the liability. Mayor Ly requested the data regarding the response times to the activity type of call(i.e.routine,priority,emergent)be compared to the neighboring Contract Cities such as South El Monte and Temple City. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of Minutes Recommendation: That the City Council approve the special and regular Joint meeting minutes of September 11, 2018. B. Transmittal of Fiscal Year 2017/2018 City of Rosemead and Rosemead Housing Corporation Annual Financial Reports The report provides the Fiscal Year 2017/2018 annual financial reports for the City of Rosemead and the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation to the City Council. The City of Rosemead Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Rosemead Housing Development Corporation Financial and Compliance Report provide a complete presentation of the finances of each of the above-mentioned organizations. Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the City of Rosemead Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation Annual Financial and Compliance Report for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2018. C. Ordinance No. 986—Second Reading and Adoption Adding Chapter 10.28 to the Rosemead Municipal Code to Prohibit Shared On-Demand Personal Mobility Devices and Businesses Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2019 Page 3 of 6 On December 11,2018,the City Council introduced for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 986 adding Rosemead Municipal Code Section 10.28 related to shared on-demand personal mobility devices such as bicycles and scooters, which prohibits such devices and their related businesses from operating within the City. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 986 by title only, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 10.28 TO THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SHARED ON-DEMAND PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICES AND BUSINESSES AND DETERMINING THE ADOPTION OF CHAPTER 10.28 IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA ACTION: Moved by Council Member Low and seconded by Council Member Armenta to approve Consent Calendar Items A through C. Motion was carried out by the following vote AYES: Armenta,Clark,Dang,Low,Ly ABSENT: None 5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER& STAFF A. Proposed Agreement with San Gabriel Valley Humane Society for Animal Control, Shelter and Care Services Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and direct staff further. Assistant City Manager Tsujiuchi stated in June 2015 the City entered into an agreement with San Gabriel Valley Humane Society(SGVHS)for animal care and control related services. During the third year of service, SGVHS communicated that the rates that were contained in the agreement were no longer viable for SGVHS due to an increase in animal take ins. Over several months, staff met and discussed a new pricing arrangement and cost for services. In October 2018, the City Council approved Amendment No. 1, allowing time for the City to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP). An RFP was issued on December 17, 2018 with SGVHS providing the sole response. Mr. Tsujiuchi stated SGVHS is proposing $210,000, however that would be a reduction in the services provided to the City. Mayor Ly inquired if staff was providing options other than SGVHS. Assistant City Manager Tsujiuchi indicated staff is seeking Council's direction; noted there are untraditional options such as staff could seek services from different shelters outside of the Los Angeles County to compartmentalize the services. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2019 Page 4 of 6 City Manager Molleda noted the City is in the process of hiring other CSOs to pick up dead animals. Mayor Ly opined although it's disconcerting to see a contract that is higher in cost but lower in services,we have an obligation to provide a seamless quality of service to our residents; emphasized staff needs to determine a plan as soon as possible since the current amendment ends January 31St Council Member Armenta expressed frustration that City staff is doing the bulk of the work, yet SGVHS is still charging us $210,000; concurred with Mayor Ly that staff needs to determine if they will be prepared and well-equipped to run the animal services program in-house. City Manager Molleda referenced a confidential letter that was provided to the City Council,in which different agencies were identified that could assist with sheltering the animals; emphasized this option would allow staff to provide a faster response to the residents. Mayor Ly inquired why the information was presented via a confidential memo and not included as part of the Staff Report. Assistant City Manager Tsujiuchi noted the memo was provided as an alternative, in case Council did not want to move forward with the current agreement. City Manager Molleda further explained it was important that staff brought this information to Council for consideration since the current agreement's expiration is fast approaching. In response to Council Member Armenta, Assistant City Manager Tsujiuchi asserted that the City will have the ability to check if the animal picked up has a chip in it, and as a courtesy will return the animal to its owner at no charge rather than keep it sheltered. There being no speakers,Mayor Ly opened and closed the Public Comment period. By consensus, the City Council decided to not take any action, which would result in a lapse of the contract with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society. 2. PRESENTATIONS (Continued) D. Los Angeles County Fire Department Quarterly Report Chief of Fire Ramirez asserted that in 2018, the Los Angeles County Department - II Fire Station 4 responded to a total of 2,738 responses, 61 of which were structure fires, and the fire safety personnel inspect all the commercial buildings in the City; indicated Fire Station 42 responded to a total of 2,450 incidents, 62 of which were Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2019 Page5of6 structure fires. Fire Chief Ramirez discussed the CERT training offered to the community; displayed photos of the firefighters suppressing the Woolsey Fire and the equipment used. Council Member Armenta noted that Senator Susan Rubio went to the Woolsey Fire to aid those suffering from the fire. 6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL A. City Council Comments Council Member Armenta commended the Parks and Recreation Department for organizing the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the beautiful Community Garden; thanked Mayor Ly for his vision of the Community Garden. Council Member Low echoed appreciation to the Parks and Recreation staff; thanked Chief of Police Kusayanagi and Chief of Fire Ramirez for presenting updates to the Council. Council Member Dang expressed appreciation to City staff for all the planning and preparation to ensure the Community Garden event was a success. 7. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ly adjourned the regular meeting at 8:24 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to be held on February 12, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber. / AA Ericka ernde ity Clerk APPROVED: Margarett lark, Mayor Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2019 Page 6 of 6