CC - Item 3A - Minutes 02-12-13Minutes of the
Joint City Council,
and
Housing Development Corporation
Meeting
February 12, 2013
The regular joint meeting of the Rosemead Housing Development (
order by Mayor Armenta at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council
Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Director /Council Member Ly
INVOCATION: President/Mayor Armenta
PRESENT: President/Mayor Armenta,
Alarcon, Clark, and Ly
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, Ci
Community Development Director Ramirez,
Works Director Marcarello, and City Clerk N
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE
Dolores Weidermann —
Community Development
agreement in which the public
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have to designate
issues in the City.
2. PRESENTATION
Tern
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Council was called to
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City Manager Hawkesworth,
In Montaomerv- Scott. Public
Plaza on Valley Boulevard.
are two property owners that hold a parking
require quantity of parking stalls on a property.
bus parking issue.
an ordinance were adopted to regulate tour buses, then the City would
e tour buses bring in tourist to businesses and have not caused major
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Presentation regarding Express
Lanes on the 1 -10 Freeway
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Stephanie Wiggins — Executive Officer of Metro gave a brief overview and PowerPoint presentation
regarding the express lanes on the 1 -10 freeway.
Presentation is available in the City Clerk's Office during regular business hours.
Ron Esquivel — stated that frequent express lane drivers that do not use carpool lanes at least four times a
month, will be charged a maintenance fee. He also stated that if people do not credit card to pay, they
will be required to pay a higher fee.
Brian Lewin — suggested an increase of proper signage on carpool
Ms. Wiggins — stated that the maintenance fee was standard
not pay with credit card are charged $10 more for a depositor
Council Member Clark asked how Metro responds to
freeways and they are now being charged.
Ms. Wiggins - replied that the use of
lanes.
3. PUBLIC HEARING
A. The
is optional and
Annual AMM Plan for
Programs
The ttit cil will uct its require nn al public hearing regarding the projected use
of federal unity elopment Bloc nt (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership
funds for the r. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
nt (H s not ye Wnced the final amounts to be allocated to participating
Comm owe ies have been warned that Congress will again make cuts to these
programs.
federal re ationeno more than 15% of the CDBG allocation can be used for "social
activitie . Written proposals have been received from four (4) organizations that are
rapien which include the Family Promise, Family Service, People for People, and
al' is Housing Rights Center.
Recomrrndation: That the City Council conduct the public hearing and take public
testimony on the Annual Action Plan covering the period of July 1, 2013 — June 30, 2014.
No further City Council action is necessary at this time.
Community Development Director Michelle Ramirez reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Armenta opened the public hearing at 7.34 p.m.
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to exits property.
of Califo �, d drivers who do
$25 for th onder device.
tax dollars are -q use for
have the choice to access any
Kimberly Jackson — representative of Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley thanked the City Council for
their continued support and funding to their emergency homeless shelters, which is offered to local families.
Chancela AI- Mansour - Executive Director of the Housing Rights Center thanked the City Council for the
ongoing support and the ability to work with City staff.
Helen Nazarian representative of Santa Anita Family Services stated they have been providing counseling
services to the Rosemead community and hopes to continue those services. &,
Norene Rand - representative of People for People thanked the City Coygftr their support.
Tom Morgan - Regional Director of the Rio Hondo Community Deve ment ®r' 'ion thanked staff and
the City for housing projects worked over the years.i
Mayor Armenta closed the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. N her City ouncil action was s ry at this
time.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
August 14, 2012 — Regular Me(
September 11, 2012 — Regular
Minutes of August 14, 20,Wnd SdA er 11, 2012
a future meeting.
B. Claims
to
No. 2013 — 03 entitled:
A R LUTION OF THE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
CORP
O TION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERT CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $85.00
NUMt3 ED 1555 THROUGH 1556 INCLUSIVELY
No. 2013 — 06
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2013 — 06 entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $600,390.18 NUMBERED 80010 THROUGH
80098 INCLUSIVELY
C. National League of Cities Congressional City Conference— March 9th— March 13th
Washington, DC
The City Council will consider authorizing attendance to the �fionalleague of Cities
Congressional City Conference in Washington, DC, on rh - March 13th.
Recommendation: That the City Council authori e't atten NCitiegressional expense, of any
Council Member that wishes to attend the Nati iLa�ue of City
Conference in Washington, DC.
D. Cancellation of the March 12, 2013
The City Council will consider action to cancel th krh City Council meeting due to
lack of a quorum. The next ar scheduled City eeting is set for March 26,
2013.
Recommendation: That the Ci ounc e Mar r2, 2013, City Council meeting.
E. Release of ct Map No. b
(3832— Cha venue)
A faithful p • an d and a labor materials bond were included as conditions of
a roval of Tr completion of required public works
nts. uired i ents consisted of constructing sewer laterals and a
drivew lanti parkway tree, the relocation of a water meter, and the installation
of curb dra d sury tnents. In lieu of bonds, the subdivider provided two
certificates o sit tota the amount of $32,900. The work has been completed to the
tisfaction of t ublic orks Department and it is recommended that the certificate of
sit be relea
That the City Council:
the completed public improvements; and
2. Authorize the release of the certificate of deposit in the amount of $32,900.
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Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Replacement Project— Rejection of Bids
As a part of the City's Fiscal Year 2012 -13 Capital Improvement Program, the City Council
approved the "Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Replacement Project', which consists of the repair
and replacement of sidewalk, curb and gutter in various locations throughout the City. This
project is aimed at increasing pedestrian safety, improving compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is funded through gas tax monies. On February 6, 2013, bids
were received and reviewed for the project.
Recommendation: That the City Council reject all
staff to readvertise the project for bid.
Council Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by
Consent Calendar, with the exception of the minutes of {
resulted in:
Yes: Armenta, Alarcon, Clark, Low,
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER &
A. Proposed Conceptual Design
for this project and direct
49rn w to approve the
2012 and Se Oar 11, 2012. Vote
The City ncil wi 'ew and discuis the draft conceptual design for the future Jay
Imperlat to be - oped along they outhem California Edison (SCE) transmission lines
easement. ropo ` ark will be to a on San Gabriel Boulevard, south of Garvey
Avenue, exte o.pa els adjacent to Pine Street and Falling Leaf
. e fina n of the 'i(I be contingent upon approval by SCE.
Recomma n: Th y Council review the conceptual design for Jay Imperial
Park and aut the Ci anager to initiate formal discussions with Southern California
Edison regardi dark de ign development.
Director of Parks creafio avid Montgomery-Scott reviewed the staff report and presented a
PowerPoint presenta t posed draft for the Jay Imperial Park.
City Manager Allred clarifi9d that speeding issues were going to be addressed near the proposed park area.
Mayor Pro Tem Low asked about the cost maintenance of the park per year.
Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery-Scott replied that the maintenance for the park would be tens
of thousands of dollars for the contractor to trim and landscape the area.
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Council Member Ly inquired about a skateboard area as well as, a dog park.
Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery-Scoff stated that the skateboard area would need a
designated concrete area if installed. He added that residents have expressed a desire for a dog park.
Council Member Clark asked what Southern California Edison thought about a dog park.
Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery -Scoff explained that Southern
representatives expressed concern with the safety of their maintenance sta ff
Council Member Alarcon asked if there might be issues with day
Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery-Scoff assured
frequented by staff and that there will be a Sheriffs presence
MayorArmenta stated that day labors would not be pati'oi
She inquired about traffic calming conditions, pedestrian in
south side of the park.
Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery lained that the
Southern California Edison that will not be acre j)jjC.
tthe pa
as well.
i Edison
n the park.
to the park.
ibkroment would be
se they are W' ,Homeless.
asked aboutie trail on the
i 9ccess lane required by
Council Member Ly asked about the chain link fen su ndi Irk.
Director of Parks and Re lion ery-Scott ex ained that there will be a green screen fence on the
north and south side oft k. The and west side nc will be removed: however, any nearby
resident property fence line of b - oved.
Council Me ma otion, s d by Mayor Pro Tern Polly Low to authorize staff
to initiat cussion outh lifornia Edison regarding the Jay Imperial Park design
develo nt. Vote result
Alarcon,
6. MATTERS FROM
Low, Ly
& CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tern Low inquired about the Lunar New Year Festival.
Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery-Scott replied that EDI Media had been responsive on the
issues that arise during the past Lunar New Year Festivals.
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Council Member Alarcon asked that the meeting adjourn in memory of Father William Schafer of Don
Bosco Technical Institute.
MayorArmenta thanked Mayor Pro Tern Low for conducting the last meeting of January in her absence. She
reported she had attended the U.S. Conference of Mayors and met with U.S Secretaries and discussed
housing and economic development issues in California.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. in memory of Father William Sc
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on
Technical Institute.
at 7:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda, City Clerk
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