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CC - Item 6B - Minutes of May 26, 2020MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR JOINT MEETING MAY 26, 2020 The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Armenta at 7:15 p.m., in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Dang INVOCATION was led by Council Member Clark STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Molleda, Assistant Richman, Director of Community Development Frau5to-L Director of Parks and Recreation Boecking, and City Clerk 2. 3. 4. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Armenta opened the Public Mayor Armenta read regarding Motel 6JA City Attorney Works Daste, from Silvia Rodriguez, ity Coun am a er of five children, three who are under the age wis child ators so close to my children, these homeless are a ales have been or are sex offenders. So, NO Inwe will not criminal background check done on any of these Twith this. Why bring these men to our community? There are his o n Los Angeles, where they will be monitored and have security Thes men, will not be supervised, and they can come and go as they are not even going to be tested for COVID? This is totally, not Thank you for your time - From a very concerned Parent and Citizen of There being no further speakers, Mayor Armenta closed the Public Comment period. PRESENTATIONS — None PUBLIC HEARING — None CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Low and seconded by Council Member Dang to approve Consent Calendar Items A and B. Motion was carried out by the following vote AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low, Ly ABSENT: None Rosemead City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2020 Page I of 14 AGENDA ITEM 6.11 6. A. Claims and Demands Resolution No. 2020-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,519,542.34 NUMBERED 106400 THROUGH NUMBER 106497 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-18. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ( THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN NUMBERED 10292 THROUG Recommendation: uncil approve the regular meeting minutes of minutes of May 8, 2020. elWalley Superfund Site, El Monte Operable Unit - West Side, Expansion Project e San Gabriel Valley Superfund site is divided into eight sub -areas or operable units. Of these, the El Monte Operable Unit (EMOU) is divided into two portions, based on the responsible parties involved in their remediation: the west and east sides of the EMOU. The West Side EMOU is situated within the city boundaries of the City of El Monte, the City of Temple City and the City of Rosemead. Within this portion of the EMOU, groundwater contains elevated concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as trichloroethene (TCE) and tetrachloroethene (PCE), perchlorate, hexavalent chromium, and 1,4 -dioxane. Over the past 25 -years, led by Hermetic Seal, a subsidiary of Ametek, there has been a significant amount of site investigation, sampling, planning, design, and construction to contain contaminated groundwater. These efforts culminated Rosemead City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2020 Page 2 of 14 in 2012 when construction of a groundwater treatment system (GWTS) was completed and began operation. The GWTS includes a series of pumping extraction wells located to the west of the areas where contamination was released. Groundwater is pumped in buried pipes (located in the right-of-way) to above- ground treatment equipment that is located at the Ametek facility on Temple City Blvd. The treatment equipment removes contamination from the groundwater and then discharges the treated water into Eaton Wash in compliance with a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file report. Michael Ackerman, City Engineer, introduced Representative, who will be presenting this item. Superfund site is divided into eight sub -an conducts an investigation, sampling, plan contaminated groundwater, which will ensu We currently have four sys pumping Operable Unit; indicated abolffIlIkof the Valley is groundwater, which 101FA. Lim Council EPA ated theS abriel Valley -able units; d each site and construct to contain water well i e to use. ng water in the Monte is used in the San Gabriel protect it. sidewalk level? Mr. Chstated lectrical el will be on the sidewalk, however all the other astru d we apture, will be belowground. ,Iftckerman responded anything that can be belowground should be Jd the city does not want any aboveground utilities if possible. it is voidable, but we look for the best location where there is a wide r pedestrians and ADA access. R cil Member Dang asked if staff could provide a plot plan that shows where control panels fit in the property. City Engineer Ackerman confirmed that staff will provide Council a plot plan, as well as photos of exhibits of aboveground utilities at the next presentation. Council Member Dang expressed concern for the placement and visibility of the control panel as there is an alley behind Rio Hondo Avenue and Valley Boulevard, also that residents live along that alley. Mr. Ackerman asserted that the site distance is cleared; asked Mr. Chavira to confirm that the item was going on the cul de sac. Rosemead City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2020 Page 3 of 14 Mr. Chavira responded the control panels are typically 2 ft (wide) by 3 ft (tall), if we need to put those below grade that is something we can do. Council Member Dang opined since the panels are taller, there should not be any visibility issues. Mayor Armenta expressed frustration that we have been dealing with this since 2009, we have two toxic wells; stated three of our residents had to have these wells put in front of their homes; opined we need to look at where that source came from and how is that city being held accountable. Mr. Chavira concurred with Mayor Armenta that it is unfortunate thajjhe public is affected by this; we have held the responsible parties and busines le all along Temple City Boulevard, regardless of jurisdiction. My jol ee that they do these mandated plans according to EPA standards. As ave turned the corner to ensure this issue is remedied. Council Member Dang inquired the Mag Gateway roject is a e piece of land and development —how were they ab get t lding perms hey had to submit it through EPA Mrs. Armenta stated it left side and th v able to moadOWMaM id the contamination was on the Te City Boulevard, but one was khn the same contaminant. it EPA regulatory regime at that time; regulatory is enforced. Ackerman and Mr. Chavira for this update. Council reviewed and filed this report. Stimulus Plan in Response to Coronavirus On May 12, 2020, the Rosemead City Council, considered implementing a local economic stimulus plan to serve as a catalyst for the local economy in Rosemead to recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Presented were several activities for a potential plan. Council .directed staff to return with estimated costs on specific activities and projects primarily focused on capital improvement and infrastructure to bring construction and quality jobs to the City and further minimize the impact to Rosemead residents and businesses. Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions: 1. Discuss the activities and projects including the use (and purchase) of Rule 20A Funds for a Local Economic Stimulus Plan submitted as Attachment A; Rosemead City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2020 Page 4 of 14 2. Direct staff to return with a Resolution for reduced business license fees, if appropriate; and 3. Provide further direction to staff, as necessary. Mayor Armenta opened the Public Comment period. Mayor Armenta read the Public Comment received via email from Jim Clouet. Dear Mayor and City Council. It might be time to address the probability of capacity restrictions on restaurants in the city upon reopening wd consider allowing, in advance, expansion of seating onto adjacent outdgagweas. Recent actions by the Huntington Beach City Council seem to presenalMdent course that would help expedite the economic recovery of our eat h l the following article from LA Times: htt latimes.1/socal/daily - ilot/news/sto /2020-05-19/huntin ton-bea -council-votes-t and - outdoor -dining. Thank you. There being no further speak&& Mayor A osed the PublicTomment period. Council Mem nquired low- st or interest loan program is not an option Mrs. F to-Lup onded s in Community Development and Finance, as 1 as ha tensive discussions on this item, noted it is nin ere wi or the City to process the loans; indicated staff spo ith City of San arcos that implemented an in-house loan program, which s qui extensive project and only possible as their City Council allotted $3 mil from it reserves; shared that when San Marcos staff was asked if they would,zo this project again, there was hesitation, which is telling. cil Member Ly replied he understood. Asked for clarification on Rule 20A Expenditures shown in Attachment A. Mrs. Frausto-Lupo stated as of January 2021, the City does not have any Rule 20A credits and we were in the negative; if we were to purchase Rule 20A credits from another municipality, it may cost us more. Director of Public Works Daste asserted that the going rate is generally $0.55 on the dollar for it; noted there have been cities that have traded Rule 20A credits for heavy equipment, depending on what the going rate is and if there is some competition for it. Rosemead City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2020 Page 5 of 14 Council Member Ly opined he would like to see us find a way to maximize purchasing Rule 20A credits and focus as much money as possible on those potential Capital Improvement Projects; stated he noticed the potential Rule 20A projects are all above the I-10 Freeway, noting we should try to have at least one project that is south of the Freeway. Suggested a fagade program so we can help businesses with upgrades of equipment, and this way we can avoid having to go with a bank or loan company. Mayor Pro Tem Low emphasized there should be an understanding that having all these potential projects listed does not mean they are going to be completed within a year; asked that additional staff will not be needed to implement these projects. Director of Community Development Frausto-Lupo responded see on the Unfunded CIP projects are estimated costs not for staff. City Manager Molleda responded that we and we would issue an RFP to move for," Mayor Armenta inquired if Director of Public Works as to whether J&111J1&6h r that is incladliNnolft., Pts that you projects itself, projects th any of these proj the line items size and scope of the project lesign fee and a contingency concern with the low-interest bank loans; y that the potential Rule 20A project should uth of the I-10 Freeway. leda affirmed Council Member Ly's request from the previous and that change will be made. C'Awmember Dang asked for clarity on line items 12 through 15, we are using ral Fund money to negotiate to purchase Rule 20A credits; inquired if the $3.4 million is that out of the General Fund or is that the equated amount of the dollar of the Rule 20A fund. Mr. Daste responded the total amount of the project is $3.4 million, so it depends on how we get there. If we wanted to purchase Rule 20A credits to get to $3.4 million, we would have to see if any cities are selling them and hope to get that $.055 on the dollar for it. Council Member Dang referenced the asterisk to line item 1- Low Interest Bank Loan, " *Loans would be guaranteed by the City (if delinquent, unpaid, etc.) and other bank fees may apply." He thought at a previous Council meeting, it was Rosemead City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2020 Page 6 of 14 expressed by Mayor Pro Tem Low and himself that we guarantee an interest, but this is saying the City pays. Dr. Scott Miller, Finance Consultant, an interest buydown, I've never seen a financial institution that is willing to do that with a municipality, so I cannot say whether it would be successful; the City could be liable for the 20 -year term of interest. Council Member Dang reiterated his support for these Capital Improvement Projects, which will last for decades. Mayor Armenta asked why there is a scoreboard referenced in CIP ine item 11 when there is not one at Rosemead Park. City Manager Molleda responded that there is no clarified the scoreboard is at Jess Gonzalez Sport be removed as we were able to find CDBG than listed as well. Mayor Armenta referenced th outdoor patios would even be Rosemead place comes to mi reaching out jaidjWLon Prol IF right as we ha a t` Tx osemead Park; and line item can to replace that low mer cost Clouet, asked adjacent ,ady limited in parking; noted y parking structure, suggested kt property, to see if that is nt Frausto-Lupo responded cities with outdoor wns, where it is easier to block off some of the nearby parking structures; opined not sure if for this type of project. ;mb lark shared that she had seen on tv some cities are allowing their to serve customers their food in their cars in the parking lot. Owmanager Molleda stated Beacon Property has not reached out to us, but we can look into this suggestion. Council Member Dang noted the picture included in the article about Huntington Beach's outdoor dining was not a recent picture as it was taken in 2019; indicated support for outdoor eateries to support local businesses. Mr. Dang emphasized even if we have the infrastructure, we will still need to get a Health Department permit and keep in mind that restaurants with ABC licenses are very restricted in drinking outside the perimeter. By consensus, the City Council approved staff to move forward with line item 4 through 10 under the Capital Improvement Projects. Rosemead City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2020 Page 7 of 14 Mayor Armenta asked what the desire of Council is for the potential projects under the business and resident assistance. Council Member Dang stated regarding line item 1 Low Interest Bank Loan, let's have staff reach out to banks to negotiate a partnership and incentivize the institution by %2 a percent and we the city would guarantee the interest on the loan, not the principal as the principal would still have to be paid back to the institution. Mayor Pro Tem Low asked if we know if the banks are even willing to do that? We need to give clearer direction to staff as what we want. City Manager Molleda responded no; we would have to contact the b ks to see if they would be interested in partnering with the city. Dr. Scott suggested Council direct staff to go to the ban1dffiKdWead and gather information to see what the best deal they can offiuv&aThev ar 'lling to do or not do, and then report back to Council. ddappp, %L Council Member Clark expressed opposite o co ng to a $3 00 loan, especially during these unp ented tim ed Council cantake the motion and she will vote no. Council Mem tate d m al is e of me type of support, I'm not married t loan, e a nge to the bank. ACTI Moved ouncil ber Dang and seconded Council Member Ly irect ith ks in Rosemead in a not -to -exceed amount of 00 t a subsi am and report back to Council with those results. Mot was ied out by the following vote AYES: Armenta, Dang, Low, Ly NOE lar SENT: None `rmenta asked how Council would like to proceed with the remaining projects under the business and resident assistance. ACTION: Moved by Council Member Ly and seconded Council Member Dang to approve staff s recommendation to proceed with the projects under line item 2 — Business License Reduction and line item 3 Rental/Mortgage Assistance Program. Motion was carried out by the following vote AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low, Ly ABSENT: None Mayor Armenta asked for a motion on the potential projects under Rule 20A Fund Expenditures. Council Member Ly suggested directing staff to negotiate a purchase amount of $6 million of Rule 20A funds. Rosemead City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2020 Page 8 of 14 Council Member Clark stated she is okay with the motion as long as we are not committing to any projects at this time. Council Member Ly emphasized we are not committing to purchasing anything or to any projects, we are simply inquiring what our options are. ACTION: Moved by Council Member Ly and seconded Council Member Dang to direct staff to negotiate a purchase amount of $6 million of Rule 20A funds and report back to Council with those results. Motion was carried out by the following vote AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low, Ly ABSENT: None COVID-19 Update This is a recurring item that will be on the agenda to items related to COVID-19. Recommendation: That the City Council City Manager Molleda stated we are modified hours of Mondaythragh staff would have staggered operation as the Safer at Hom r Council on Pall with .m. and hours of City Hall on Fridays in cities are going from 5 days to 4 days as the ire during this time; explained that we cannot it is their right that we meet and confer with Member Ly opined residents are counting on us to provide essential so we need to be open to the public in early morning or later evening. rity Manager Molleda clarified the employees will be working all day at City Hall; however, we are proposing opening from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Council Member Ly proposed opening to the public Monday through Thursday, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., closing from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., and reopening to the public from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. City Manager Molleda affirmed that would be fine. Ms. Molleda reported the following: 1) Staff helped Savannah Cemetery cleanup the grounds and assist with placement of American flags to prepare for Memorial Day; 2) Republic Services and the City's Food Drive has tentatively been moved Rosemead City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2020 Page 9 of 14 7. to Saturday, June 61. Ms. Molleda shared that the city is talking to the School Districts on doing drive by parades for the High School seniors who graduated but were not able to have their regular ceremony due to the pandemic; noted Public Safety would be helping with traffic control; stated the Parks and Recreation Department is also working on lawn signs for the seniors to display at their homes. Mayor Armenta noted Senator Susan Rubio is partnering up with Baby -to -Baby, who will be donating diapers and baby wipes for 300 families at the Drive event. City Attorney Richman reported that we adopted an eviction moratorium ordinance for the months of March, April, and May, and gave residents 6 months to pay that back, which is up at the end of this month; stated the County notified 'ty staff that their interpretation of our ordinance is once the City's eviction rium ends that the County's moratorium would kick -in; asserted that 1 keep Council posted as she receives updates. Discussion on Draft Policy for Naming or Pro Tem naming and provide direction. read the Mublic Comment received via applied to both Agenda Items 7A and 7B. Barbara Dear or and City Council. IMHO city facilities and parks should not be named a ple. They should be named with a street identification. I doubt there are than 5 people in Rosemead who know who Sally Tanner was, nor who ay imperial was, nor who Tim Murakami is. The Safety Center could be named Garvey Safety Center or South Rosemead Safety center. The proposed Edison land park on Mission could be named Mission Wells Park, or Mission Walnut Grove Park or any combination of the 3 streets names. Naming a city edifice or park, other than a President of the USA, makes no sense. There being no further speakers, Mayor Armenta closed the Public Comment period. Mayor Pro Tem Low expressed she is not in favor of setting a precedence of naming a city facility after any particular person; explained many people have made significant contributions to the community and had a long-standing affiliation Rosemead City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2020 Page 10 of 14 with the City; emphasized we need to focus on establishing a policy that is clear and a Council Member cannot suggest naming a facility after someone simply because they are friends. Council Member Clark suggested adding another Provision to the draft Administrative Policy No. 50-09 stating that "Naming a city facility after an individual should only be considered postmortem." Council Member Ly shared a quote former Council Member Jean Hall used to say, "flowers are for the living", meaning we want to honor people while they are still alive and can feel appreciated. Mayor Armenta noted she has attended ribbon cutting ceremortiagffbther cities for facilities named after individuals, and the pride that t idual and their families feel after receiving that tribute is beautiful to s After further discussion, Council Member GWWWithdrew her sumwtion to add a postmortem provision to the Policy. Council Member Ly Indicsupport future Council Members and ubco the Policy as they see fit at that -m!%6, Council was n en to the stated Pffaft Policy as Wrent or will have flexibility to change Policy. still be approved since it %�vitsi Tied City Council can approve the next agenda item Ostates on consensus is reached by the City Council on a nama acility, then the City Council may create a subcommittee to review and n 'de r mendations." ;T : Moved by Council Member Ly and seconded Mayor Pro Tem Low rAdmive nistrative Policy No. 50-09 "Establishing Policy and Procedures Oaming and Renaming of City Facilities". Motion was carried out by the lowing vote AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low, Ly ABSENT: None B. Renaming Public Safety Center Discussion This item is presented to the City Council at the request of Council Member Steven Ly. He would like to discuss renaming the Public Safety Center to the Tim Murakami Public Safety Center. Recommendation: That City Council discuss and provide direction. Council Member Ly stated he believes the Public Safety Center should be renamed after Tim Murakami because he was our first-ever Chief of Police Rosemead City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2020 Page 11 of 14 and revolutionized the office; noted Mr. Murakami is a testament that you can work your way up as he did from Lieutenant to Captain and now, he is the Undersheriff, the number two in charge at the Sheriff's Station. His rise is a story that we can tell to inspire youth of the community that want to join law enforcement. Undersheriff Murakami continues to remember his roots in Rosemead and supports us as he attended the City's first-ever Responders Day even though he is a busy professional. Council Members Clark and Dang concurred and indicated support to rename the Public Safety Center after Tim Murakami. Mayor Pro Tem Low echoed her earlier sentiment that naming a city facility after any person; duly noted that with Tim Murakami as she agrees that he has done a lot for to stick with my gut. Council Member Ly stated since there i forming the subcommittee and invited reviewing this request; noted if there is a to a consensus that we can qwke with brought back to Council wherJLIIlWLode favor of is to do er I have icy on this iteAfte proposed ro Tem Low toUin him in 19 g Mayor P m Low e push this item ntil it is Public Safety Center is started. serve on :tuber Ly and seconded Mayor Pro Tem Low `of Mayor Pro Tem Low, Council Member Ly y Manager, to review the request to rename the Murakami Public Safety Center. Motion was AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low, Ly This item is presented to the City Council at the request of Sean Dang. He would like to discuss small lot division matters. Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide direction. Member Council Member Dang presented a PowerPoint, explaining a small lot division is a type of development in areas zoned for multi -family that constructs free-standing townhome style single-family homes on lots that are smaller than conventional single-family lots; indicated this will create new homeownership opportunities; noted there is no homeowner's association since the ordinance does not allow for common foundation or walls between these units, which provides a cost savings, Rosemead City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2020 Page 12 of 14 as well as lower liability and insurance rates; asserted this will attract homebuyers instead of apartments and condos developers, in addition, give flexibility to sell the units individually like a condominium; opined this is a powerful tool that will not require much changing in the Zoning Code and asks for Council's support to have staff do more research and present at a future Workshop. Mayor Pro Tem Low asked if our current Code does not allow small lot divisions. Council Member Dang responded that our current Code allows you to do condominiums, but they do not give you protections from lawsuits or liability. Council Member Ly inquired how does a shared driveway PowerPoint) work in a small lot division; asked since there is association, what happens if the driveway gets damaged. Council Member Dang responded the n agreement, a standard driveway easement; also be signed to cover common areas likel Mayor Armenta expressed co n for a of Flaglot experienced issues la Council asked Ly iWondedWnly in R= in pull sign ' gress/egress aintenance aent would or open spaces. ay, indicated th esidents staff. I in all zones. d staff to work with Council Member Dang a future workshop on small lot divisions. Member Dang thanked the Public Works Department for cleaning Memorial Cemetery as it was a nice way to honor the pioneers of ; noted City staff also helped remove a tree that had fallen there. Mayor Armenta thanked Chief of Police Lieutenant Duong for his efforts to brighten residents days during the pandemic by participating in drive-by birthday parades; stated with preparing to open our city, we needed to look into different sanitizing options; shared that Ozone is the safest method to sanitize as it is a nonchemical and earth friendly solution; noted it was brought to her attention that parents are allowing their children to still play on the park equipment even though it is taped off for public safety; urged the community to not disregard safety protocols in place. City Manager Molleda asked if Mayor Armenta is suggesting an RFP process. Rosemead City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2020 Page 13 of 14 Mayor Armenta responded first we need to know if there is a budget — can we use our CDBG — COVID-19 funds? City Manager Molleda replied we will look into the sanitizing options. Council Member Ly stated in regard to the budget, we need to be very judicious and careful of the full-time positions we make; 2) Some building items are behind schedule, suggested looking at a contract or RFP to specifically focus on updating those building policies rather than hiring a full-time employee to do so. Hoped everyone had a safe Memorial Day weekend and time to reflect on those who have given their lives for us. . 8. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Armenta adjourned the meeting at 10:55 p.m., in m o ichelle Foster, who worked for Garvey School District for over 15 and ha pleasure of working with her. The next regular scheduled Ci , cil meeting wi a place on June 9, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead Ci Council Chamber. City Clerk Rosemead City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2020 Page 14 of 14