CC - Item 5B - Minutes of June 25, 2019MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AND CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,
AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 25, 2019
The special meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Clark at
6:00 p.m., in the Rosemead City Council Chamber locate4g." 8838 East Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Mayor/Chair Clark, Mayor Pro'
Members Dang, Low, and Ly (arrived at 6:10
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Molleda, AN
Richman, Chief of Police Kusayanagi, Director
Development Kim, Director of Parke� reatio:
1. CLOSED SESSION
lair enta, Council Members/Board
�a
Ci anager Ts i i, City Attorney
Lieu, Director ,of Community
hg, and City Clerk Hernandez
A. CONW-W,
NC A H LE G�� SES STING LITIGATION
PursuGove - nt Code Ston 54956.9 (d)(1)
Case dY 'ity o2 bsemead a ty of Temple City v. City of El Monte
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adj ourne = specs : eeting tol = gular meeting at 7:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
The regular mem of the C Council, Housing Development Corporation, and Successor
Agency to the Co ity D opment Commission was called to order by Mayor Clark
at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANtE was led by Council Member Low
INVOCATION was led by Council Member Dang
City Attorney Richman stated there was no reportable action taken during Closed Session.
City Attorney Richman stated Mayor Clark requested the following item be added to tonight's
agenda: Discussion and Direction regarding the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
Collective Committee letter related to employee negotiations; noted the letter was received after
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the meeting agenda was already posted and that action is required before the next Rosemead City
Council meeting agenda.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Armenta and seconded by Council Member Ly
to add "Discussion and Direction regarding the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles
County Collective Committee letter related to employee negotiations" as Item No. 7B, and
to move "Council Comments" to Item No. 7C. Motion was carried out by the following
vote AYES: Armenta- -Clark, Dang, Low, Ly ABSENT: None -
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Clark opened the Public Comment
stated Senator Rubio's efforts he
budget to help alleviate the hox
Valley; indicated SB 751, wh
Housing Trust, is currently on th
community to attend Coffee with
at the Azusa Public Irv.
Sneaker Jorge Maraue NCF.
(WQA), indicated he was
Member � esents Rod
who w g a be here
VIA
to
July 11,11%,�al 1
so thatstafi)r
�tive- ce of Senator Susan Rubio,
cure $5 lion in the 2019-20 State
sand hous j isis in the San Gabriel
create the San reel Valley Regional
it Calendar in theembly; invited the
r FS _ � on July 13; -T at 9:30 a.m.,
►ea nua behal-: Valerie Munoz, WQA Board
mead r citiesthout water pumping rights,
the en e convenes their City Council
o ed m 19}3, he California State Legislature
is @sponsible for coordinating the cleaning of
zrou is it the Basin; noted 81 tons of contaminants
%,dw"a * the San Gabriel Valley. Mr. Marquez
��tour of the West Covina treatment plant on
ouragd Council to add the WQA to a future agenda
re thorough presentation.
Clark ex ' sed support for the WQA's continuous efforts; proudly noted
fed form San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority.
Mayor Prot enta emphasized Rosemead does not have any pumping rights,
which iE a passing of SB 413 is so important as it will reduce costs and
streamline theprocessesof the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority.
Speaker Dolores Weidermann noted that Southern California Edison finally took
care of the overgrown vegetation at their property on Mission Drive and Walnut
Grove Avenue, however left the debris which blew onto the public sidewalk and is
going down the storm drain; indicated the grounds at 4542 Halkett Avenue has been
taken care of, with the exception of 10-12 furniture pieces still visible.
There being no other comments, Mayor Clark closed the Public Comment period.
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3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Introduction of the 2019-20 Rosemead Queen
The City Council presented a certificate to Alexandra Navarro recognizing her
service as the 2018-19 Rosemead Queen and wished the best in future endeavors.
Director of Parks and Recreation Boecking announced that Yadira Castillo has been
selected as the 2019-20 Rosemead Queen; shared that Miss Castillo represents
Rosemead by serving as an Explorer with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's
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Department.
B. Presentation of Service Recognition
Preschool Teacher.
Director of Parks and Recreatio
could not be present, however, 'Al,
on her behalf; stated Susan was a
�z
City of Rosemead for 33 years, nod
Rosemead Communi r r enter, and
The City Council pre
Recognition and a Ro
Mayor PTS etn Arr
perso o S
classy was wit
4. PUBLIC HEA
5. OMNENTEND_.
Parks and Recreation
noted7iWunately Susan Martinez
daughter anti Vandchildren were there
Leader ander drool Teacher for the
of x service,. Zapopan Center,
"�inead Park.
Martinez family: a Certificate of
get sign titled "Martinez Ave.".
ntaT' resse r�ciatio�dicating she learned a lot
's to "n s hex first experience working in a
an; stat 5,. Martme� family can count on her support.
X ON: Move Coun°& ember Ly and seconded by Council Member Low to
app`— rConsent Cal Itethrough E. Motion was carried out by the following
vote A & Armenta, rk, Daik, Low, Ly ABSENT: None
In reference= m No Mayor Pro Tem Armenta noted for the record that she received
a scholarship t e x gAIPAC's Annual Hispanic Outreach Summit in August 2019;
emphasizing that Q P will be fully reimbursed for the registration.
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2019-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,458,057.53
NUMBERED 103377 THROUGH NUMBER 103527
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-30.
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• Resolution No. 2019-06 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 $223,629.70
NUMBERED 10263 THROUGH NUMBER 10264
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-06 SA.
• Resolution No. 2019-05 RHDC
A RESOLUTION OF THE(" D HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT C�RATIFALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND LANDS �11,.
E SUM OF
a
$204,800.00 NUMBEIWI1606
Recommendation: Adopt Resoluf�To. 2015Q5 RHDC.
B. AIPAC's Annual Hi�aarttcaOutreach Sift"' ugust 9-11, 2019` 'Austin, TX
The City Council will ca: ' 1 prizing tS*�" ndance of any Council Member
who wishes to attend AI
s A iii[ �1 . ispan% treach Summit on August 9-
11, 2019 u , TX. � %
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Reco ,. a e dation t the Cit'cil authorize the attendance, at City expense,
of any ll" 'I Merr r intereste , _ attending AIPAC's Annual Hispanic Outreach
Summit onpu Q19, in in, TX.
SecodingN�,AdbpirCc�rdinance No. 988, Amending Chapter 3.24
(Purchding Chapter 3.28 (Public Works Bidding Procedure), and
Adopting OWzonfo g Amendments to the. Rosemead Municipal Code
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Qn,June 11, 24% the Cit Council introduced for first reading, by title only,
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Oi' s ice No. amending sections of the Rosemead Municipal Code and
rest �a�Ghapt� : `24 (Purchasing System), adding Chapter 3.28 (Public Works
Bidding I u , and adopting other conforming amendments.
Recommen anon: That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption
of Ordinance No. 988, by title only, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
AND RESTATING ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 3.24 (PURCHASING SYSTEM), AND
ADDING CHAPTER 3.28 (PUBLIC PROJECT BIDDING
PROCEDURES)
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D. Senior Nutrition Meals Provider — Award of Contract
The City has contracted with Bateman Community Living, LLC to provide meals
for the Senior Nutrition Program. The contract for meal services will expire on
June 30, 2019. Staff is recommending that the City Council approve a new
agreement for meal services beginning July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Staff
will release a Request for Proposal ("RFP") for the Senior Nutrition Program Meal
Services in early 2020.
Recommendation: That the City Council app*We the proposed contract with
Bateman Community Living, LLC, and auth`ehe City Manager to execute the
contract.`
E. Resolution No. 2019-32, Authorizir-- the Applica" for Grant Funds from the
California Department of Parksan'creation
The Statewide Park Program K competitive grants, rde available through
Proposition 68, will create new par d ne creation oppo hies in critically
underserved comm E Ix, s across CaBible projects q14 de creation of
new parks, expanslool sting park, renovation of existing parks. Grant
requests range from $2 0 0 X8.5 mill' ith no match requirement.
: That tliMitv CAWMdopt Rio ution No. 2019-32, entitled:
N OF ��, CO L OF THE CITY
), CO 6)F LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
APPROG THE APPLICATION FOR
ARS DEV- MENT AND COMMUNITY
�O OG .V GRANT FUNDS
6. A TTERS FRCOWCITV' NAGEWW STAFF
A. N� knate Bill 2 -' l ing Ca is Program Resolution
the City Council approve Resolution No. 2019-31, entitled:
As 3TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
O ���MEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CAWRNIA, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR,
AND RECEIPT OF, SB 2 PLANNING GRANTS
PROGRAM FUNDS
Director of Community Development Kim stated Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) Planning
Grants provides funding and technical assistance' to all local governments in
California to help cities and counties prepare, adopt, and implement plans and
process improvements that streamline housing approvals and accelerate housing
production; . noted the estimated award amount for Rosemead is $160,000,
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which will be utilized to hire a consultant to assist staff in developing the Freeway
Corridor Mixed Use Overlay Zone along the Interstate -10 Freeway corridor on- and
off -ramps; indicated the Planning Division is currently in the process of completing
the application, requiring the City Council to fully execute a resolution authorizing
application for, and receipt of, Planning Grants Program funds.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Low and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Armenta to approve Resolution No. 2019-31, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY C(
OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
AND RECEIPT OF, SB 24
PROGRAM FUNDS
Y
Motion was carried out by the bAll" ing vote A
Low, Ly ABSENT: None
7. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY 0
A. City Council Appoiri �otin
g
Recommendation: That
City
Tem
OF THE CITY
ES, STATE OF
ATION FOR,
JG GRANTS
Clark, Dang,
provide further direction.
to the City Council at the
Mayor Prt> _ - stated year the City Council makes appointments
iriety a to co , R ittees and boards, emphasizing depending
bird, ates ares, cial decisions on behalf of the City of
Rosemea gge t', or fairne nd transparency purposes, that delegates and
alternates a quires - bring "hot" ticket items for Rosemead City Council
scussion, w wouli ure all Council Members have been presented with
anent inform i n and the opportunity to share input before any voting on their
re the co es and/or boards is made. Ms. Armenta noted recently Council
Mem y z ayor Clark both were not able to attend a Council of
Gove ) meeting, so she was delegated to attend and vote on the
City's bicated after being provided background information and receiving
Council's input during Closed Session, she was able to render a vote which would
determine the appointment of the COG'S Executive Director.
Council Member Ly asked the City Attorney if this can be done without violating
the Brown Act and what is the obligation of any delegate or representative of the
City on an alternate body?
City Attorney Richman responded it depends on what entity you are appointed to
and what their bylaws state for that specific entity; stated when a Council Member
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is appointed to serve on a committee and/or board, you are delegating authority to
that individual to do precisely that, represent and make decisions on behalf on the
City; ascertained that some decisions are time sensitive as there has been scenarios
where you receive items only 72 hours in advance such as the item Mayor Clark
requested to add to tonight's agenda; emphasized there will be times where the City
may not be able to provide direction as the item is not under our subject matter
jurisdiction and only pertains to that entity. City Attorney Richman offered to
examine the various committees and boards that Rosemead serves on, to determine
what their bylaws state, including a voting timeline; additionally, that she would
confer with legal counsel of those bodies f
Mayor Pro Tem Armenta opined it is imRm
to have direction and consistency
as it will help with transparency.x
Mayor Clark inquired how would ,pointment oCOG's Executive Director
be discussed in Closed Sess* ined if time p`7 and the item is not
confidential, then she is hap pyf bring impactful itei4-,J b the full Council for
discussion; clarified and noted fort. ecord,egference to�� � G's May meeting,
she had no way within- he time constr t brithe matter too_semead Council
as it was brought fong Closed high and immediately taken for vote in
Open Session that sant
In response to MayorCla City A��ey Rice provided the example, just as
the City{ IN*
discusses amtme� iv ger in Closed Session, and
oncectatt� over, it cert r g�nal decision to a public meeting.
Council"i ber L used the q °"Mon, if an agency's bylaws do not include rules
as to how a : Weg vete, an jority of Council direct their delegate how to
Cit Att Ric a .,
City ,stated yo` Icanrtot compel a delegate how to vote as you've
appointed tli divid 'i vote on behalf of the Council; however, you are able to
ovide input pie de t_ to take into consideration while rendering their vote.
..,Richman ver statf majority of Council is not happy with a delegate's
vo ecisions, n they have the option to remove that member as their delegate
and ata di nt Council Member.
Council M( } Ly inquired how Mayor Pro Tem Armenta would like to proceed
after this discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Armenta opined it is best that the City Attorney does not proceed
with the research of the bodies bylaws as it is too time consuming; stated no formal
action is needed as long as there is that understanding each delegate is to bring
impactful items for full Council discussion.
Sean concurred that transparency is important and opined all of Council is on the
same page regarding this matter.
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There being no speakers, Mayor Clark opened and closed the Public Comment
period.
By consensus the City Council determined for transparency purposes, best practice
is that each delegate brings "hot" ticket (impactful) items for Rosemead City
Council discussion to ensure all Council Members have been presented with
pertinent information and the opportunity to share input before any voting on their
respective committees and/or boards is made.
B. County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles
Related to Employee Negotiations
Recommendation: That the City
Mayor Clark stated she represe
County Sanitation Districts, cl
management; noted she receive -el
amongst the Sanitation Districts m
was received days a ..,,the Roseme
decision is needed to which is
for Council discussion
emeact on
provides
Collective Committee Letter
provide further direction.
of the Los Angeles
and solid waste
requesting actiofftlated to labor issues
Lent-, the union; a a. � asized this letter
Benda was a y posted and a
se requested this item be brought forth
Council M r Ly expre s d corift�nd re4 ftd a brief overview.
City ey Ricr �� n opine ' per e ample of what a meeting would
be like delegatought a i�nal board item to the Rosemead Council, you
may have-, gttion .not receii answer as information could be unavailable.
emb g inq h8S nnitation Districts item is going to be voted
on at a c" or c meetmI , ressed concern that if Mayor discusses how
she is go' o vote,�M - q the public will know prior to the board meeting; opined
Ledo, es not w ounci �et too deep in discussion only to learn we overstepped
he discussi g as acf;11y illegal.
Mayo-- ark asd that the Sanitation Districts item will be voted on at a public
meetin i per City Attorney direction, she called the Sanitation District
and
co
per
discussion was legally fine.
In response to Council Member Dang, City Attorney Richman stated Mayor Clark
is not stating how she is going,to vote as the delegate; reiterated that Council cannot
compel the Mayor how to vote, simply provide input for consideration.
Council Member Dang stated he has actuary questions that cannot be answered as
the Board members are not present.
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Mayor Pro Tem Armenta indicated support for the Sanitation Districts proposed
agreement with the union; stated she is satisfied that the two bargaining units came
together over a two-year vetting process with legal counsel.
Council Member Ly queried for future considerations if the alternate should be held
to the same nondisclosure of their stand on a matter, just in case the delegate cannot
attend, and they must vote in their place.
City Attorney Richman stated this is new territory for her as well, and that she needs
to research the legalities of it all. Jl__
Council Member Ly opined the 3% i
Mayor Clark is familiar with this item,
Council Member Dang stated he
provide input for the Mayor's
Council voted her to be the delel
Council Member LowAsated she
There being no
period.
seems to be standard; stated since
o4wote however she chooses to.
have enoii�information or numbers to
in; howeverports her decision as
Mayor Pro
said.
Clark on�ried and closed the Public Comment
Mayors«, Tem enta noteattended the National Association of Latino
Elected ials EO) co ence from June 20-23, 2019, where they
ed 1 o suc s homelessness and affordable housing;
e At they"A ferenc M AM the question how are municipalities to
addresssue-
- ersee ince ' s, such as the auto auction site that has been
vacant he oseff Iyet there is nothing in our ordinance to assist us. Ms.
rmenta tha the Ci allowing her to attend this educational conference as
Ehl
ovides the o rt ani bring new ideas to Rosemead.
Colref"T embe yang concurred with Mayor Pro Tem Armenta's thought about
oversee xpressed appreciation to City Manager Molleda for contacting
Caltrans re aha traffic on Rosemead Boulevard.
Council Member Ly stated he and Council Member Low are looking forward to
lobbying in Sacramento tomorrow, to discuss important topics such as public
safety, land use, affordable housing, etc.
Mayor Clark echoed Mayor Pro Tem Armenta's statement that these conferences
are important learning and networking experiences that helps build the City.
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8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the regular meeting at 8:14 p.m. The next regular City Council
meeting is scheduled to be held on July 9, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., in the Rosemead City Hall
Council Chamber.
Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk
Margaret Clark, Mayor
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