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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
October 9, 2007
7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, Calgomia 91770
John Tran, Mayor
John Nunez, Mayor Pro Tem
Margaret Clark, Councilmember
Polly Low, Councilmember
Gary Taylor, Councilmember
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October 9, 2007
• CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 PM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Clark
• INVOCATION - Councilmember Low
• ROLL CALL - Councilmembers Clark, Low, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Nunez, Mayor Tran
1. PRESENTATION
A. Parks & Recreation Summer Program Overview
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution No. 2007- 42 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-42, for payment of City expenditures in
the amount of $1,583,515.99 demands 58668 through 58696 and demands 60617
through 60719
B. Minutes
September 11, 2007 - Regular Meeting
C. Allocation of Home CHDO Set-Aside for FY 2007-2008
The City of Rosemead receives an annual Home Investment Partnerships (HOME)
entitlement grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
based on the City's population size, number of households living below poverty level and
number of sub-standard housing units. Federal regulations specify a 15% set-aside of all
HOME funds for private nonprofit organizations, which meet the criteria as Community
Housing Development Organization (CHDO)'s. These funds must be used for specific
project-related expenses associated with housing to be developed, sponsored, or owned
by the organization. This can be housing developed for long-term rental, homeownership,
or transitional purposes. Up to 5% of the 15% set-aside may be used for general
administrative and operational costs of a CHDO.
Typical of many grantees, the City has had difficulty committing HOME funds for a CHDO
due to HOME regulations. The HOME regulations are very specific in determining whether
an organization qualifies as a CHDO. The applicant must have a demonstrated track
record and have true accountability to the communities and residents it serves. This
accountability extends to the Board of Directors and requires low-income representation on
that Board. Staff is proposing that the City enter into an Agreement with Rio Hondo
Community Development Corporation (RHCDC) outlying the conditions for the production
of affordable housing opportunities using the 15% CHDO set-aside funding. This
organization meets HUD's requirements for a CHDO by having the required non-profit
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legal status, mission statement, financial capacity, and organizational makeup of their
Board of Directors necessary for CHDO certification.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following action:
1) Enter into an Agreement with the RHCDC for the production of affordable housing
opportunities using the 15% CHDO set-aside funding.
Conditional Use Permit: 07-1103
Appeal Resolution 2007-39
Over the last several months, the City has been working with the Garvey School District
and East Los Angeles College (ELAC) towards processing a conditional use permit
application to lease the existing Williams Elementary School facility located at 2444 Del
Mar Avenue, for the purpose of establishing and operating a satellite ELAC campus.
The Planning Commission approved the conditional use permit at its' September 5, 2007
meeting. Shortly thereafter, Council Member Gary Taylor requested that the CUP be
appealed to the City Council.
On September 25, 2007, the City Council upheld the Planning Commission's approval of
the CUP and directed staff to prepare a resolution with all required findings, including
information relating to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in this case, a
mitigated negative declaration.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution 2007-39 approving
Conditional Use Permit 07-1103 and adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring Program.
E. Stop Sign and Crosswalk on Jackson Avenue at Whitmore Street
At the September 25, 2007 City Council meeting, the Council directed staff to prepare a
plan showing the installation of a new stop sign and crosswalk on Jackson Avenue at
Whitmore Street.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the plan for the installation of a stop
sign and crosswalk at Jackson Avenue and Whitmore Street and direct staff to begin the
process for the installation.
Request for Striping Changes on Encinita Avenue at Mission Drive
At the July 5, 2007 Traffic Commission meeting, the Commission discussed and approved
a plan to change the striping pattern and curb markings on Encinita Avenue at Mission
Drive. This change entails installation of a red curb at 4106 Encinita Avenue.
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Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendation to change the striping pattern on Encinita Avenue at Mission Drive and
the installation of red curb at 4106 Encinita Avenue, and direct staff to order the work.
G. Recommended Terms to Be Used In a Promissory Note Payable to the City for an
Advance Made By the City to RCDC on September 28, 2007
On June 12, 2007 the Rosemead Community Development Commission
("RCDC") held a special budget meeting. At that meeting, by a unanimous
vote, the RCDC Commissioners approved the budget which includes a transfer from the
City's General Fund to the RCDC Project Area No. 1 Capital Projects Fund of $2,497,920.
A promissory note is also necessary to complete this transaction. This report is to present
to the Council, for review, the terms to be considered for use in a promissory note to the
City from the Rosemead Community Development Commission.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the recommended terms outlined in the
staff report to be used in a forthcoming Promissory Note made by the RCDC.
H. Bank Signature Cards
The City of Rosemead requires several different bank accounts to efficiently operate its
financial matters. Authorized signers on the City's bank accounts include all Council
Members, City Clerk, City Manager and Assistant City Manager. Banks require new
signature cards to be completed upon any changes in the list of authorized signers.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager, Assistant City
Manager and City Clerk as signers on the various City bank accounts.
4. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. City Clerk Recruitment Process
On October 1, 2007, the City Clerk submitted a letter of resignation indicating that her final
day with the City will be on October 12, 2007.
Based on this development, it will be necessary for the City to begin efforts to recruit for a
new City Clerk. After discussing this item with members of the City Council, it is proposed
that staff begin the recruitment process for a new City Clerk and for the City Manager to
appoint a new City Clerk subject to the approval of the City Council.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following action:
■ Authorize staff to begin recruitment efforts for a City Clerk
■ Authorize the City Manager to appoint a new City Clerk subject to formal approval
by the City Council
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5. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. Letter Regarding Property Maintenance Ordinance
On September 25t', a study session was held to discuss the elements of a new Property
Maintenance Ordinance in an effort to enhance the City's existing Code Enforcement
Program. Based on the feedback received from the City Council, staff was directed to
draft a letter for distribution to the entire community regarding this new proposed
regulation. In order to finalize the mailing of a letter regarding this matter that the entire
City Council agrees upon, staff has drafted a correspondence for consideration.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the draft letter regarding the proposed
Property Maintenance Ordinance for distribution to the entire community.
B. Request from Council Member Taylor
On October 2, 2007, Council Member Taylor submitted written correspondence to the
Rosemead City Council. In that letter, Council Member Taylor requests that the City
Council vote on whether or not to engage the services of Special Investigator Tess Elconin
to complete a more in depth investigative report as it relates to a pending personnel
matter.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide staff with additional direction.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on October 23, 2007 at 7:00 pm.
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