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CC - Minutes - 01-15-19 Special MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL,HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SPECIAL JOINT MEETING JANUARY 15,2019 The special meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Ly at 6:05 p.m., in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PRESENT: Mayor Ly, Mayor Pro Tem Clark, Council Members Armenta, Dang and Low ABSENT:NONE 1. CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1) City of Gardena v. Regional Water Quality Control Board Case Number# 30-2016-00833722-CU-WM-CJC B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATION OF LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4); 1 Case City Attorney Richman announced the City Council will discuss two items in Closed Session, and report any action taken at the 7:00 p.m. special joint meeting. RECONVENE TO SPECIAL JOINT MEETING 7:00 P.M. The special joint meeting of the Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation, and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission was called to order by Mayor Ly at 7:04 p.m., in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PRESENT: Mayor/President/Chair Ly, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-President/Vice-Chair Clark, Council Members/Directors/Commissioners Armenta, Dang and Low ABSENT:NONE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Dang INVOCATION was led by Council Member Armenta Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Special Joint Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2019 Page 1 of 14 STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Molleda, Assistant City Manager Tsujiuchi, City Attorney Richman, Chief of Police Kusayanagi, Chief of Fire Ramirez, Director of Community Development Kim, Director of Public Works Alfonso, Director of Finance Lieu, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation Chu, and City Clerk Hernandez City Attorney Richman reported out from Closed Session that the City Council directed Burke, Williams, and Sorensen, LLC to initiate litigation on item No.1B. ACTION: Moved by Council Member Low and seconded by Council Member Armenta to direct Burke, Williams, and Sorensen, LLC to initiate litigation. Motion was carried out by the following vote: AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low,Ly ABSENT: None 2. PUBLIC COMMENT Speaker Nancy Eng, on behalf of the San Gabriel Valley National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) organization, presented two volunteer appreciation certificates to the Public Safety Division and Parks and Recreation Department. Mrs. Eng commended the staff and thanked the City for inviting NAMI to attend City events to raise awareness about mental illness. 3. PRESENTATIONS - A. Presentation by Los Angeles County Temple Sheriff Station Pack-A-Patrol Car Toy Drive Recognition to Walmart Stores Inc. Sergeant Fiedler reported the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Temple Station collaborated with Rosemead Walmart Store to host a Pack-A-Patrol Car Toy Drive. The drive welcomed new unwrapped toys to give to underprivileged children in the community. The City Council thanked Los Angeles County Sheriffs and recognized Rosemead Walmart Store for their contribution to the community. B. Recognition of the 2018 Holiday Decoration Award Winners City Clerk Hernandez announced the Annual Holiday Decoration Award was a successful event with 17 residential entries and one business. Each winner received a gift card and a holiday ornament as a prize. Beautification Commissioner Lewin introduced the Holiday Decoration Awards Winners in attendance.Resident Dottie Dubois,won in the category for Celebrating Tradition and residents Howard and Joie Mattern, won in the category for Christmas with a Twist. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Special Joint Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2019 Page 2 of 14 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Resolution Adopting Complete Streets Policy Pursuant to the California Complete Streets Act of 2008 "Complete Streets"are streets that are designed to allow safe and convenient access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, motorists, and transit users of all ages and abilities. The State of California emphasized the importance of Complete Streets by enacting the California Complete Streets Act of 2008, which requires cities to adopt Complete Streets policies that identify how they will provide for the mobility needs of all users, recognizing bicycles, pedestrians and transit modes as integral elements of the transportation system. Beginning in January 2011, any substantive revisions to the circulation element of the general plan must include complete streets provisions. Annually, Metropolitan Transportation Authority allocates federal grant funds to the region to support streets,highways,mass transit,non-vehicular access and other infrastructure improvements. To receive funding through the program, a jurisdiction must have either updated its General Plan to comply with the Complete Streets Act of 2008, or adopted a Complete Streets Resolution that incorporates the required Complete Streets elements. Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions: 1. Approve Resolution No. 2019-01 adopting a Complete Streets Policy entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A COMPLETE STREETS POLICY • 2. And take such additional, related action that may be desirable. Director of Public Works Alfonso reported the Complete Streets Policy is designed to allow safe and convenient access for all users of the streets. Improvements for complete streets include sidewalk, bike lanes, street trees, ADA curb ramps, crosswalks, and pedestrian signals: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority allocates Federal grant funds to the region to support streets,highways,mass transit, non-vehicular access, and other infrastructure improvements. A jurisdiction must adopt a Complete Streets Policy to receive funds through the program. In response to Council Member Low's question about Metro's policy template and funding amount, Director of Public Works Alfonso affirmed that Metro provides a model to all jurisdictions to allow for consistency within the policy. As for funding from Metro, it will depend on the types of proposed City projects; staff will apply for as much funding needed. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Special Joint Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2019 Page 3 of 14 City Manager Molleda interjected, for the City to apply for Metro grants, a Complete Street Policy resolution must be adopted by the City Council. Mayor Pro Tern Clark referenced a slide of the presentation and liked the suggested protected bike lanes. She explained that having a painted striped lane as a bike lane gives a false sense of security to the bicyclist. Mrs. Clark also suggested the rails to trails idea to convert unused train tracks to protected bike lanes or down the riverways. She reiterated that by adopting a Complete Streets Policy, the City has options and not just painting stripes on the street for the bicyclist. Mrs. Clark also inquired about signal synchronization. Director of Public Works Alfonso replied that signal synchronization was a different project and not part of the Complete Streets Policy. Mayor Ly opened the public hearing for comments,there being no comments from the public; he closed the Public Hearing. ACTION: Motion by Council Member Low, seconded by Council Member Dang to take the following actions: 1. Approve Resolution No. 2019-01 adopting a Complete Streets Policy 2. 'And take such additional,related action that may be desirable. Motion was carried out by the following votes: AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low and Ly ABSENT: None 5. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Claims and Demands • Resolution No. 2019-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,582,291.72 NUMBERED 101899 THROUGH NUMBER 102015 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-02. • Resolution No. 2019-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,137,101.58 NUMBERED 102016 THROUGH NUMBER 102109 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No.,2019-03. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Special Joint Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2019 - Page 4 of 14 • Resolution No. 2019-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $641,336.91 NUMBERED 102110 THROUGH NUMBER 102217 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-04. _ • Resolution No. 2019-01 SA A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA,AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $234,052.49 NUMBERED 10254 THROUGH 10255 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-01 SA. • Resolution No. 2019-01 RHDC A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AS THE ROSEMEAD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $204,800.00 NUMBERED 1603 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-01 RHDC. B. National League of Cities 2019 Congressional City Conference March 10-13, 2019, Washington, DC The City Council will consider authorizing the attendance of any Council Member and City staff who wishes to attend the National League of Cities 2019 Congressional City Conference in Washington, on March 10—13, 2019. If the majority of the City Council wishes to attend the Conference the regular City Council Meeting scheduled on March 12, 2019, will need to be cancelled due to a lack of quorum. Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions: 1. Authorize the attendance and finance of any Council Member or City staff that wishes to attend the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in Washington, DC, on March 10—13, 2019; and Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community - Development Commission Special Joint Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2019 Page 5 of 14 2. If the majority of the City Council attends the conference, authorize the cancellation of the March 12, 2019 City Council Meeting due to a lack of quorum. C. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-05 and the Records Retention Schedules The City is upgrading its records management program, including its records retention policies.The last time the City of Rosemead updated its retention schedule was in 2006, adopting the State of California's 1999 Records Retention Schedule. The new retention schedules were written interactively with representatives from all departments participating in the project. They provide clear, specific records descriptions and retention periods, and apply current law and technology to the management of Rosemead's records. The City is committed to establishing and maintaining information and records management practices that meet its business needs, transparency, accountability requirements, and the public's expectations. The adoption of Resolution No. 2019- 05 and the Records Retention Schedules will result in efficiency gains and cost savings. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2019-05 with the Records Retention Schedule entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA,AND ADOPTING RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULES, AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS AND RESCINDING PRIOR RESOLUTION NO. 2006-15A ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Clark and seconded by Council Member Dang to approve Consent Calendar Items A, B, and C. Motion was carried out by the following votes: AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low and Ly ABSENT: None 6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER& STAFF A. Amending Comprehensive Fee Schedule Resolution No. 2018-24 The City provides various "individualized" services (i.e., inspections, permits, variances, etc.) that are not of general benefit. Historically,many of these services are being provided at a cost greater than the price being charged for them thus, resulting in the subsidy of the remaining cost of a service from the general taxpayers. From time-to-time, as a matter of routine fee maintenance,to keep pace with increasing costs of individualized services, to maintain compliance with Federal, State, or County statutes, or to add new fees, the fees charged to the beneficiary are reviewed and updated on a regular basis and when necessary. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Special Joint Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2019 Page 6 of 14 Resolution No. 2019-06 amends the current Comprehensive Fee Schedule to include a new proposed Parks and Recreation fee for the leasing of garden plots. Recommendation: That the City Council approve a new annual $1.20 per square foot fee for the leasing of community garden plot space; and adopt Resolution No. 2019-06 that amends the "Comprehensive Fee Schedule" to include the new fee entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2018- 24 COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF FEES BY ADDING A FEE FOR LEASING OF GARDEN PLOTS Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Chu presented the new proposed fee for the leasing of garden plots. The new charge will offset an annual cost for general maintenance,utilities, and staff time. Each plot is five-feet by ten-feet and will cost $1.20 per square foot, with a total price of$60 annually to each tenant. Council Member Dang asked if the proposed fee included the cost of water usage. Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Chu affirmed the fee is inclusive for water usage, trash collection, staff cost, general maintenance, replacement of soil, equipment and other miscellaneous items to maintain the community garden. In response to Mayor Ly's question about plot size, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Chu explained that each garden plot size is five-feet by ten-feet, which is roughly fifty square feet in size. Council Member Armenta asked about the number of rented plots. Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Chu replied fourteen out of the twenty- six plots are leased. ACTION: Motion made-by Council Member Armenta and seconded by Council Member Low to approve a new fee of$1.20 per square foot for the leasing of garden plots; and adopt Resolution No. 2019-06 that amends Resolution No. 2018-24 entitled, Comprehensive Schedule of Fees, to include the new fee. Motion was carried out by the following votes: AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low and Ly ABSENT: None B. Rosemead Transit Services—Approval of Six-Month Extension and Authorization to Solicit Proposals On August 11, 2015, the City Council approved a three-year Professional Services Agreement with Southland Transit to manage and operate the City's Transit System that includes the Dial-A-Ride and Explorer Fixed Route bus services.The base term Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Special Joint Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2019 Page 7 of 14 of the agreement expired on December 31, 2018. Although the agreement allows for one two-year extension, staff would like to seek other competitive bids to ensure the City is receiving the best transit service available. Staff is also seeking a six- month extension with Southland Transit or an alternate transit provider to allow the necessary time to issue a new Request for Proposals and bring the transit services agreement in line with the fiscal year budget process. Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a six-month extension with Southland Transit through June 30, 2019; or 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a temporary six-month transit services agreement with Transportation Concepts; or 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a temporary one-year transit services agreement with MV Transportation; and 4. Authorize staff to solicit proposals for a new Transit Services Agreement; and 5. Take such additional, related action that may be necessary. Director of Public Works Alfonso explained the current three-year agreement with Southland Transit expired on December 31, 2018 and allowed for one two-year extension. Staff is seeking a six-month extension to the existing transit services agreement and request authorization for staff to solicit proposals for a new transit agreement. Negotiations with Southland Transit extended beyond agreement expiration and it was uncertain if the City would reach an agreement with the transit provider. Therefore, staff reached out to two transit companies, Transportation Concepts, and MV Transportation, who are willing to take over on an emergency basis for a brief term. Council Member Armenta asked if staff contacted the transportation company that serviced the City prior to Southland Transit. Director of Public Works Alfonso replied he was not sure which company was prior to Southland Transit. Mr. Alfonso stated he contacted MV Transportation, Concept Transportation, and First Transit; noted only MV Transportation and Concept Transportation responded and submitted proposals. In response to Council Member Armenta's inquiry about First Transit, Director of Public Works Alfonso explained he contacted the company but did not receive a callback. Jason Snow, Chief Operating Officer of Southland Transit, stated he started with the company two years ago and missed the first year of the contract. He explained that during the term of the agreement,there had been changes in oversight from the Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Special Joint Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2019 Page 8 of 14 City side from City Managers to Directors of Public Works. He noted an assertion was made that the City did not accommodate Southland Transit's request for a price 111 adjustment on the basis that there were potential minimum wage changes. During the Request for Proposal time, a single increase was known to minimum wage at that time. Mr. Snow explained, the company submitted a proposal in September 2015 and began providing services in January of 2016. In April of 2016, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 3 into law which introduced another series and increases to minimum wage over five years. Therefore, the company requested over the time of the contract term to get an equitable adjustment, which the City rejected. The pricing provided in the RFP to the City in terms of that makes the minimum wage adjustment at $927,000 versus the competitors' price of $1.4 million and $1.5 million. The second assertion made were performance laps related to vehicle maintenance, record keeping, and billing discrepancies on fuel, and insurance cost that require correction. Mr. Snow asserted he was not aware of any lapses in the vehicle maintenance program nor anything associated with record-keeping for vehicle maintenance. He explained the company's vehicle maintenance program records are inspected annually by the California Highway Patrol.In terms of billing, discrepancies on fuel and insurance cost, he stated he was not sure that any existed within the boundaries of the contract. He explained the company was requested to remove the cost associated with operating a gasoline vehicle that was brought over from the prior contract term because the City's intention with a new contract was only to operate propane-powered vehicles. He noted that the contract did not support the request, but in the interest of good faith and goodwill, the company made the gesture and conceded the cost associated with insurance and fueling reimbursement. Council Member Armenta stated she was surprised at Mr. Snow's comments. She asserted she was involved in all the meetings with Southland Transit and staff. She explained that the items in the staff report had been presented to Southland Transit's attention repeatedly.Their fleet manager stated to City staff the buses were serviced and regularly detailed at night. City staff contacted the detailing company and were told that they do not work at night to detail vehicles. Also, at another meeting, a $2,000 overcharge was brought to their attention, and Southland Transit staff responded that it was the City's responsibility to find the errors. Mrs. Armenta clarified the company assigns a project manager to the City and they should be responsible for the errors, not the City. She reiterated that she was the Council Member that proposed the City award the contract to Southland Transit because they were the closest propane yard to Rosemead. Mr. Snow responded he did not remember that specific conversation. Council Member Armenta stated the City Manager was also present at the meetings with Southland Transit. She advised that future meetings with the company need to be recorded for the record and was pleased that the current City Council Meeting is recorded for the record. Mrs.Armenta cautioned that Mr. Snow's comments were untrue, and certain issues could be traced back to previous agendas that were Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Special Joint Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2019 Page 9of14 brought before the City Council. She asked City Manager Molleda how many years the buses had not been detailed. City Manager Molleda responded staff believes that the buses had not been detailed for about two to three years. Council Member Armenta stated the City was being charged the cost of detailing services for over two years and the buses looked old. She recounted that the City purchased five buses and Southland Transit provided two additional buses with the understanding the City would pay for the insurance cost. The two buses were gas- operated, the one City bus that operated on propane fuel was non-operative. For months the propane bus was out of service; therefore, the company used the gas bus and charged the City the cost. Council Member Low asked if the City is going to pay $972,000 to operate the transit buses, and if staff has looked at other options. City Manager Molleda explained that due to time constrains,the Director of Public Works was only able to obtain two other options. Council Member Armenta suggested contacting the previous transit company Laidlaw now First Transit, since the company was familiar with the routes. Mayor Ly stated that Mr. Alfonso indicated he contacted First Transit and there was no response back. Council Member Armenta asked Mr. Alfonso how many times he contacted First Transit. Director of Public Works Alfonso replied he left one message with their Arizona office. City Manager Molleda added that staff had contacted First Transit in December, and they had not responded as of today. Mayor Ly communicated to Mr. Snow that there were two separate expectations for himself and another for the City. He noted that although Southland Transit has had discussions with more than one City Manager and Director of Public Works, there has always been a longtime City staff member addressing the issues, which has not changed. Mr. Ly recalled the past conversations on why the City converted their transit buses to propane and resulting in awarding the contract to Southland Transit. He expressed that the transit company has not demonstrated good faith in the past couple of years. Although the other proposals are more expensive than Southland Transit, he asked the staff what option is recommended. Director of Public Works Alfonso replied MV Transportation is proposing a one- year term service, and Transportation Concepts is offering to provide a six-month Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community - Development Commission Special Joint Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2019 Page 10 of 14 to one-year term of service. Meanwhile, the staff will have the opportunity to prepare a Request for Proposal. 111 Mayor Ly suggested the City Council select MV Transportation as the new transit provider with a one-year term to allow staff time to prepare a Request for Proposal. Council Member Low stated she liked Southland Transit's price;expressed concern with the quality service offered to residents and the City. Mrs. Low agreed to select another transit company for a one-year term. Council Member Armenta inquired if staff could reach out to First Transit(formerly Laidlaw) again in hopes they could provide a proposal. Mayor Ly reiterated it was the Council's prerogative to table an item, and its practice and precedence in the past. Mr. Ly expressed concern with trying to go back to First Transit if they did not respond to Mr. Alfonso's message about submitting a bid. Council Member Armenta stated she was concerned with calling an out-of-state office, as the right person may not have been reached. She noted that First Transit has a local office in the City of El Monte. Council Member Low asked staff what the timeline on the Council's decision is. Mayor Ly expressed concern with delaying a decision to award a contract because it will only give staff 48-hours to obtain a new proposal from other transit services and to finalize a staff report for the next meeting agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Clark inquired about the bid process and asked if staff had to choose the lowest responsible bidder. She voiced concerns with the received proposals that were already public, which will allow competitors to lower their prices. City Attorney Richman clarified the transit services proposals do not fall under the Public Contract Code for bids. Usually, Public Works project requires a formal bid, those bids are sealed, and the City is obligated by law to go with the lowest bidder. Request for Proposal of services are not a Public Works contract. Council Member Low inquired if there will be an issue if the City asked for more proposals, since the current recommendations have already been made public. Mayor Ly responded that staff could ask the companies if they can match the new lowest bid. Mayor Pro Tem Clark agreed with Council Member Armenta for staff to contact First Transit and inquire about any additional proposals. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Special Joint Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2019 Page 11 of 14 Mayor Ly announced two Council Members wished to table the item. Council Member Dang explained to Mr. Snow that even though he started with Southland Transit two years ago,he did not have the luxury of ignoring the contract items addressed. Secondly, other transit options in the staff report were more expensive and suggested staff request more bids from other transportation companies. • Mayor Ly reminded the City Council that the current transportation contract expired on January 31, 2019, because of its urgency, there were no additional proposals. Council Member Low agreed with Mayor Ly that timing was a factor and the contract will only be for a one-year term, allowing staff to prepare a Request for Proposal. Council Member Armenta suggested that staff request more proposals from other companies, and if there is no response within the week, then the Council could direct staff to choose Option No. 3 MV Transportation. City Attorney Richman clarified if no other additional options are obtained by Tuesday, then Council will vote on the same items as tonight. Mayor Ly asked Mr. Alfonso if the two other bids already received would likely change if new proposals are submitted. Director of Public Works Alfonso replied he did not think there would be any changes to the submitted proposals. Council Member Armenta asked if the new transit company can start the first day in February. Director of Public Works Alfonso replied in conversations with both transportation companies, it was discussed that the starting date would be in February. City Attorney Richman expressed concern with delaying a decision, that the new transit company will only have a week to coordinate the operation of the buses. Council Member Low made a motion to proceed with staffs recommendation Option No. 3 with MV Transportation. Council Member Dang asked if MV Transportation was aware of the propane fuel buses and other matters Mrs. Armenta talked about; in addition, if they are willing to abide by all terms and conditions the City has in place. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Special Joint Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2019 Page 12 of 14 Director of Public Works Alfonso affirmed that MV Transportation is familiar with and will abide to the terms of the agreement and scope of work; further stated they are willing to adhere to all of the conditions and requirements. ACTION: Motion made by Council Member Low and seconded by Mayor Ly to approve Option No. 3, authorizing the City Manager to execute a temporary one- year transit services agreement with MV Transportation.Motion was carried out by the following votes: AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low and Ly ABSENT: None 7. MATTERS FROM MAYOR& CITY COUNCIL A. City Council Comments Mayor Pro Tem Clark reported she and other Council Members attended the Contract Cities Legislative Day event on January 7-9, 2019, to meet with State legislators and share their concerns affecting the community. Council Member Armenta added she also attended the Contract Cities Legislative Day event and learned about Keeping California Safe Act by U.S. Representative Jim Cooper. Mrs. Armenta inquired about the City's senior nutrition program and the cost to seniors. She explained a senior, a member of a long-time senior club at Garvey Center, is charged the non-resident price of$3.25.Mrs. Armenta expressed concern since the Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG) is subsidizing the lunch program. Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Chu replied he had not heard of the issue and would investigate it. He noted that the base fee in the schedule is $1.25 for residents and$3.25 for non-residents. Mr. Chu affirmed he will communicate with staff the exception to senior club members at Garvey Center. Council Member Armenta clarified that when the fee schedule was adopted, it was mentioned that senior club members would be included and treated as residents. The lunch program is being funded through the CDBG program,and$3.25 may not be a lot for many, but for seniors, it is a lot when they are on a fixed income. Mayor Ly reported he attended the Contract Cities Legislative Day event and met with legislators; thanked Senator Susan Rubio and Senator Ling Ling Chang for taking time to discuss important issues such as restoring public safety in communities. He also indicated he met with Assemblymember Jim Copper to show support on his efforts on public safety. He explained that Cooper's initiative would change the current law on what is considered a misdemeanor, for example stealing $950 worth of items is not considered a felony, rather a misdemeanor. Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Special Joint Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2019 Page 13 of 14 8. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ly adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on January 22, 2019, at 700 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber. `O. Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk APPROVED: 6214-,,Z.-- MargarLoi Clark, Mayor Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Special Joint Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2019 Page 14 of 14