CC - Item 4B - Minutes of January 13, 2015MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JOINT MEETING
JANUARY 13, 2015
The meeting of the Rosemead City Council, was called to order by Mayor
Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard,
PRESENT: Mayor Alarcon, Mayor Pro Tern Clark, Council Members
ABSENT: Council Member Armenta
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney
Director Hawkesworth, Community Development Direc
Montgomery- Scott, and City Clerk /Director of Commun
•C. .a-
6:05 p.m. in the
City Manager',
of Parks and
A. Garvey Specific Plan Project
The City Council will
Committee and MIG
Avenue protect area
with an updatOresei
the devetpment of a
the progress made by the Ad Hoc
Plan and EIR for the Garvey
City Planner Sheri Bermejo pi
the specific plan,, detajting the
Lye
and
Garvey
tion updating the City Council on the status of
principles, and the three catalytic site
Te schedule of the project.
hmgbs been done to reach out to the adjacent communities, El
on tke "west in terms of how best to deal with the traffic flow all along
City Planner Berm4jo xplained,t}�at when the compendium is written and they start running the traffic
analysis, staff will sure j4he areas north, south, east, and west. At this point there hasn't been any written
correspondence with Monterey Park because the Committee is still in Phase I and Phase II which is more
visioning. However, staff`has identified the transit that is being used along the corridor. Those cities will be
notified through the process for their comments about the plan,
Council Member Ly noted that he would like to see the City slowly switch over its sidewalks from the drab
grey concrete color to a more decorative, festive color similar to the Civic Center parking lot. He also stated
that he would like to see the park space /open space exceed the recommended standard in terms of acreage
to resident ratio because the City was park -space deficient. Council Member Ly expressed support for
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converting the wash area to a green, open space area. He suggested some parking space along the Garvey
corridor, especially since the goal is to have one -stop shopping.
Council Member Low confirmed that it was possible for Staff to identify certain areas along Garvey Avenue
for a possible future parking lot or structure.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark asked for an explanation regarding the restoration of the Alhambra wash.
City Planner Bermejo explained that the property owners on either side actuallyly4 the wash and the City
would have to obtain permission from the Flood Control District to restore the wash. She added that other
cities have been very successful in doing projects, such as greenscapes, overtt e, wash.
Mayor Pro Tom Clark requested an explanation regarding the ownership of the Lan dwip properties, and if
the owners of the auto auction property have been contacte v
City Planner Bermejo explained that Landwin owns thre4411ons of the property, one of wfrich,4s occupied;
however they do not own the auto auction property. Mrs. Bermep,pdd tl t the property o, rs have
attended some of the ad -hoc meetings and are interested in workmgwith the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark asked about the plans fbF the Garvey School.
City Planner Bermejo explained that Garvey Intermed
a public facility. She noted that it would always be Use
need it anymore. So, if the property goes up for sale;
piece of land, Staff lookedIJ6 see hit ,'A,vould best fit
entire piece of property wire to be zo nod reommercial
lessen the impact Staff drew a ire across the zoning
residential and the northern piece�es commer.c St<
comfortable with fhat.hage „ .
Schob[iscurrently>zoned residential and is used as
-a schooWntil�he School District decides it doesn't
the Distridt goes through the process of selling a
the community. It was Planning's opinion that if the
ould impact the residential area south of it. To
o'�zone the southern piece of property as
ibke to the School District and the District Is
After beln`rasked about the 46n§ity in thaf Bermejo replied that the density has not been
determined,yet. '
Council Member LRy advised thate liked how the north end of the project area included commercial and
mixed use; however,hrecommen'tled more intensity of office space on the south end to create a quality
development that will a".ea t moth national and regional retail shops to help sustain that population during the
daytime, when the resid"I", en't there.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
George Hanold of Hanold Properties — asked what the current zoning was for 8001 Garvey Avenue
property.
City Planner Bermejo replied that the current zoning is C -4, high density commercial which has a current floor
area ratio of 3.5. For hotel development, if an applicant comes in with specific amenities they can gain up to
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floor area ratio of 1. Mrs. Bermejo explained that the types of land used that are allowed are regional type
land uses and square footages associated with the land use in the code.
Mr. Hanold — asked what entitlement the City would like to see for 8001 Garvey Avenue.
City Planner Bermejo explained that the specific plan is being performed primarily for the auto auction site as
the center piece indicating what was being proposed was a mixture of uses. 8001 Garvey in conjunction with
Landwin, and staff were looking for a variety of land uses to include residential, commercial, entertainment,
potentially a hotel and open space.
Mr. Hanold - asked if there was a difference between what was
to see.
City Planner Bermejo replied yes, the City would like to see
The floor area ratio is a lot lower and it is only for regional ,,c
allow for a greater variety of land uses, higher floor area$f
Mr. Hanold — asked what the entitlement process would be to
would like to be.
City Planner Bermejo stated that once the specific plat'•,
process will be. Everything is still being written; hwe�
clearance of the specific plan, if the project meets the,
step would be to meet with Planmtioto review the plat
that the specific plan will detail suc}f a additional anal,
need special clearance ,Ms,�Ipermejo a�yised that the
developing a site to
held input can be pi
Mr. H
more
iere ;and what the City would like
s which curr i tly, are not allowed.
hotel. The fuidir specific plan will
for community battets.
where the City is today and where it
t, the plan #Ill'outline what the entitlement
is through`our environmental review and
criteria development standards, the next
conformity,- 'and what other types of requirements
for storm water drainage or Land use that Might
was encouraging developers interested in
iuse when the ad hoc committee meetings were
the process
Attorney Richman asked that Mr. Hanold meet with the City
Douglas L8e ,asked if a formula.fGr the floor area ratio would be developed and if plans would be reviewed
if they were broughlo the City prof to the approval of the specific plan.
City Planner Bermejo replied th6 the floor area ratio density requirements should be showcased sometime in
March; and that anything submitted during the Specific Plan process would be taken in as public comment.
After further questions from Mr. Lee, as to whether a developer should bring in plans prior to the specific plan
adoption, City Manager Allred suggested that Mr. Lee participate in the discussions in crafting the Specific
Plan.
Community Development Director Ramirez stated that there were some standards where staff would be able
to provide guidance such as height and floor area ratio, but staff would not be able to provide guidance on
proposed projects until the criteria has been determined. Staff advised Mr. Lee that they will notify him of
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future committee meetings so he can participate.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark asked if the plan will require zone changes or whether it would be determined on a
project by project basis, specifically asking what flexibility the City Council would have.
City Planner Bermejo explained that the Specific Plan will go through a General Plan amendment; with that
there will be a chapter of land use designations like the zoning code. Each of those areas will have a list of
permitted land uses, development standards and design criteria.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark expressed concerns that if a project comes in
Council turn it down.
City Planner Bermejo stated that if a project does not meet the
would be to go through a specific plan amendment which wouli
recommendation to the City Council for change..
City Attorney Richman questioned whether the City was going hallo
one of the permitted uses would be what the current zoning is. Sa
be as specific. Staff can decide how specific they are going to be air
clarified that the Specific Plan could contain flex bi 1 such that there
requested, explaining the whole point is to dis S. He
the findings can't be made that it was still within thespeafplan the
specific plan amendment.°
not fit with the area, can the
sof the specific plan; the alternative
planning approval -,with
U✓hatthe current zoning is, noting that
used the specific plan does not have to
tcertain types of uses Ms. Richman
on't have to be many variances
ever�lf itis'a significant deviation and
the developer would have to request a
Mayor Pro Tem Clark asked if the'Cout!ciI would have the ability to`(urn a project away, if it just didn't fit.
City Planner Bermejo repliadthat the process would work just`like the current general plan and zoning. The
City has residential zones that have „o tan u8es and standards. She noted that sometimes those standards
are thought tp provide the best looking prolects`and all of the standards are met and something still not right.
The Specific Plan will ha 6 guidelines with it and staff will be working with each applicant explaining
the process a project goes tWOO. Ms Bermejo confirmed For Mayor Pro Tem Clark that the Final say does
not always rest with the City Council. Once':tlie specific plan is complete it will contain certain things that will
be permitted bYripht.
Further discussion ensued regarding the Council's ability to turn down a project and Council Member Ly
interjected that the City G,ouncll viould have to put its faith in what the Council decides in terms of the specific
plan noting that the City H,Wken very cautious and deliberative in the specific plan process.
City Manager Allred added that there will be many opportunities for Council to provide input in the Specific
Plan at the various meetings.
Mayor Alarcon recessed the meeting at 6:49 p.m.
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REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
The joint meeting of the Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation and the Successor
Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission was called to order by Mayor Alarcon at
7:02 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead,
California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem /Vice - Chair /Vice- President Clark
INVOCATION: Council Member /Board Member Ly
PRESENT: Mayor /President/Chair Alarcon, Mayor Pro
Members /Board Members Armenta, Low, and Ly
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney
Director Hawkesworth, Community Development Direc
Montgomery- Scott, and City Clerk/Director of Commur
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Vella Navarro - asked about the status of the
cemented path way at Garvey Park would be
Council Member /Board
Clark, Council
City Manager.
of Parks and
ssiii het�support; and whether the
path way like at Rosemead Park.
considered for Rosemead Park.
that a
City Manager Allred respgfded that there are tentative plans in development for the establishment of a
walking track at Zapopan park He explained that there w6§ no room for a walking path at Garvey Park with
all the current amenities. r
Parks anq,Rdbreation Dih to! Montgbrriery Scott added that there is fitness equipment at Rosemead Park,
and Garvey Park adjacent `fo khe walking path, as well as Zapopan Park. He noted there is a plan in
the currentfiscal year to put a Valking trail at.Zapopan Park, which would then give the City a walking park in
both the noi`tb''pd south. Mr. Mopfgomery'Scott explained that the configuration of Garvey Park and the
layout of the various amenities mWes it very difficult to install a trail anywhere that would work without
eliminating existing amenities already in the park.
Mrs. Navarro — asked if ttetawere any plans for the north side of Potrero Grande to Hellman Avenue and
San Gabriel Boulevard be`c'ause it is really blighted.
Parks and Recreation Director Montgomery-Scott stated that in that area there are two Southern California
Edison parcels that run from San Gabriel to Pine and another parcel that runs from Pine to Fallen Leaf. Staff
is in the hopes of designing and hopes to go before the Public Utility Commission for review with a design of
approximately five acres with passive uses that will dramatically enhance that immediate area.
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Council Member Ly advised that Council Member Armenta chairs the beautification committee and he would
mention to her when he sees her that that is another corridor the City wanted to look at beautifying.
Marissa Castro Salvati — advised the City Council that Segment 7 of the Tehachapi renewal project in the
City has been completed with the new installation of towers and lines that go through Montebello, Monterey
Park, South El Monte and all surrounding cities. Edison is still waiting for the completion of the entire project
in 2016 -2017.
PRESENTATIONS
Acting Public Works Manager Sean Sullivan recognized Public Wor
his service to the City of Rosemead and as a reservist in the United
returned from a 14 -month tour in Afghanistan; his third tour.
Parks Superintendent John Scott thanked Mr. De La Torre
complemented him on his areas of expertise. Mr. Scott hi
States Flag to the City of Rosemead which was flown on a
base at Bastion Airfield in the Helmand Province during Or
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
October 28 2014 = < Reqular Min
the Minutes as
91
George De La Torre for
rp, having recently
ervice to the City sin<
Mr. 00,J -a Torre who
,tate ,M'arine Corps I
�hdurino Freedom.
§d a United
"Huron"
on to; approve Resolution No. 2015.02 entitled: A
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ERTAIN` CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
IUMBERED 87133 THROUGH 87303 INCLUSIVELY
No. 2015 — 01
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2015.1 entitled: A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AS THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY OF THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $5,800
NUMBERED 10107
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• Resolution No. 2015.01
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2015 — 01 entitled: A
RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM
OF $204,800 NUMBERED 1568
C. Ordinance No. 944 — Second Reading: Municipal Code A, mend 14.01— Amending
the Zoning Code to Comply with Newly Established Federal Communication
Commission Regulations for the Development of Wiress:Telecommunications
Facilities in the City of Rosemead
Recommendation: That the City Council adol
entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCI
AMENDING TITLE 17 "ZONING" OF THE CITY�S
17.54 FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLIANCE WI
PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS GOVERNING
TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES,—
D. Merit Salary Adjustment —
Recommendation: That the City Council
salary range in accordance 4yjth the city's
employees.
A
Relating to
inance No. 944, at its second reading,
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAp, CALIFO
ICIPALC.ODE BY AMEN DjNG'CHAF
OF WIRELESS
IA,
LCO
adjustment of 2% within the
procedures for al full -time
Municipal Code Chapter 1.20
Citations
lily Council adopt Ordinance No. 947, at its second reading, entitled:
f COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA,
OF4# OSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
City Clerk/DirectorolCommunlcatons Molleda announced that the minutes of October 28th and December
9th were going to be moved to -the next meeting.
ACTION: Counci) .MemberlBoard Member Steven Ly moved, and seconded by Council
Member/Board Member Polly Low, to approve the Consent Calendar excluding Item A.
The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: Alarcon, Armenta,
Clark, Low, Ly. Council Member/Board Member Armenta was absent.
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4. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Mid -Year Budget Amendments -- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA APPROVING VARIOUS APPROPRIATIONS
City Manager Allred reviewed the staff report advising that during any fiscal year, unforeseen financial needs
and opportunities typically arise which require Council approval of adjustments to projected revenues and
expenditures. At this time there are several items that will require appropriations as , well as projected
revenue adjustments. The net impact of all recommended adjustments to the. -" ral Fund operating budget
was positive, reflecting more anticipated revenues than expenditures.
ACTION: Council Member Polly Low movedn and
approve Resolution No. 2015.03 Approv
unanimously carried by the Council Mai
Member/Board Member Armenta was
r Couric;PjMember Steven Ly, to
1pproprAf fis. The motion
Members present. Council
B. Janitorial Services for Various City
Acting Public Works Manager Sullivan reviewed,
services of an outside contractor to perform rdfl
administration buildings, community centers, and
two additional one -year options, has expired and
facilities through a month to month agreement, %
proposals (RFP) was issued by staffrin Novembe
(8) proposals for JanitoriahService
staff report
current
ME
City of Rosemead utilizes the
,'at various City facilities, including
66'U'-which was for three years with
,)id. has continued maintaining the
ss was completed. A request for
10, 2014 the City received eight
Acting Public Work's Manage
contractor would be charging
to Councll: Member Low's question confirming that the new
the current contractor.
ACTION Councll #(timber Eti"R Ly moved, and seconded by Council Member Polly Low, to
/ authorize the City Manager renter into contract with United Maintenance Systems,
Inc. to provide ionitorial s$ivices: The motion unanimously carried by the Council
sMemberslBoard,"Members present. Council Member/Board Member Armenta was
C. Ord maee No'948— Authorizing the City Engineer to Regulate Turn Movements
AN OR WANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
REGULATE OR PROHIBIT ANY TURN MOVEMENT BY ANY VEHICLE
AT ANY SPECIFIC INTERSECTION OR ALONG ANY SPECIFIC
STREET SEGMENT WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS
Acting Public Works Manager Sullivan reviewed the staff report stating that in November 2014, the Traffic
Commission reviewed concerns and inquiries regarding dangerous turn movements and the City's ability to
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regulate these turn movements for the purpose of traffic safety. Most specifically, the community voiced
concerns regarding U -Turns being made midblock, as opposed to at an intersection, and the safety hazards
these turn movements create. California Vehicle Code, section 22103, allows for U -Turns movements to be
made midblock, provided there are no oncoming vehicles within 200 feet. Although these movements are
permissible in certain cases, the City does have the ability to regulate turn movements, for safety purposes,
by way of ordinance. The Traffic Commission recommends the introduction of an Ordinance that would allow
the City Engineer to regulate certain turn movements along specific segments of streets or at particular
intersections.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Clark's question regarding the ordinance only affecting turns near schools,
Acting Public Works Manager Sullivan stated the ordinance would authorize the City Engineer to make the
regulations as necessary; however, most of the concerns received were.related to areas around schools,
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Mayor Pro Tem Clark expressed concern with prohibiting tums'on St'r'eets such as Wainut Grove, unless
there was a school or drivers were violating the law.
Acting Public Works Manager Sullivan explained the regulations quld ge`Used in more specific areas
advising that under the Vehicle Code, U -turns were allowed to be made on streets such as Walnut Grove
provided there was no oncoming vehicle within,200 feet.
Council Member Low asked how a member of`
confirmed that the review would go to the Traffic
Acting Public Works Mar,
to the City Engineer, and
The authority lies with thk
Council Member Ly replied
advisory board:
to thdtity;Engineer under ti
review the issuprior to the
Assistant City Manager /Pub
to have the Traffic Commss
go to the Traffic CommiSstol
concerns; however, the Veh
the
make a regiiest`to prohibit a U -turn. And
.not the City Council.
;tuber of 66,-, ublic would have to make a request
taken to the Traffic Commission for their review.
would be recorded and posted.
because the Traffic Commission is only an
ril that the authority to make the determination was granted
that it was not necessary for the Traffic Commission to
yaks Director Hawkesworth explained that it has been a matter of procedure
review these issues. The City Engineer would write the staff report that would
i time, residents have gone directly to the Traffic Commission to voice their
Code mandates that the final decision lies with the City Engineer.
Council Member Armenta arrived at 7:32 p.m. to the City Council meeting.
City Manager Allred stated that the ordinance would bring the City's Municipal Code in line with State law in
terms of empowering the City Engineer.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark asked if it's going to be vetted with the Traffic Commission first
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City Attorney Richman clarified that the Vehicle Code provided that the Council could give the authority to the
City Engineer to make those determinations, adding that going to the Traffic Commission was not required
and would be left to the expert.
Assistant City Manager /Director of Public Works Hawkesworth reiterated that by procedure staff takes many
issues to the Traffic Commission that legally do not have to go to the Traffic Commission. Many issues were
done administratively and was not codified in the Municipal Code. ,.
Council Member Ly asked staff how Council would be notified.
Assistant City Manager /Director of Public Works Hawkesworth
on all the Traffic Commission agendas and other sources, like
a request process, staff would do public outreach.
Council Member Armenta stated that she was familiar'vdtfi'f_h s issue
made in front of the schools and it's a hazard to the children. ` Ms. Arm,€
make sure the language was clear that it would not only effect major )r
Acting Public Works Manager Sullivan replied that It would be looked
ordinance was in place it would be enforced by the Sheriffs uepartml
Mayor Pro Tem Clark stated that she felt it was in
asked that the ordinance include all requests go to
determination being mad by the Citygineer.
Assistant City Manag
with the changes and
the City Council would be copied
update.`Cri.ddition, before starting
.............
a lot of U- turns' " re being
I how the Ciky Ivas going to
is but also residential streets.
basis. Once the
receive input from the public, and
for input with the final
that staff would bring back the ordinance
meeting.
Purchase`bURIver Avenue Property Resolution -- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF 'THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE PURCHASE
OF THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY ADDRESSED AS 27142718 RIVER
AVENUE, CITY' F ROSEMEAD AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE
THE TERMS OFD HE PROPERTY PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR SAID REAL
PROPERTY ,AND TO TAKE ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CONSUMMATE
THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND SIGN THE CERTIFICATE OF
ACCEPTANCE
City Manager Allred reviewed the staff report advising the adoption of this Resolution would approve the
acquisition of industrial -zoned real property on River Avenue for the establishment of a corporate city yard
maintenance facility ( "Property "). The Property consisted of an approximately .75 -acre parcel of land in the
M -1 manufacturing zone on River Avenue located south of Garvey Avenue. It included a warehouse, front
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office and exterior perimeter block walls. Acquisition of this site was proposed to house the Public Works
Department field maintenance operations and accommodate the secure storage of City -owned vehicles and
equipment. Costs for the purchase price of $1.83 million plus closing costs will be drawn from the
unallocated fund balance in the City's General Fund.
Council Member Ly stated he would like to see the space currently occupied by Public Services to be given
back to the community for use as a youth program or center.
City Manager Allred stated that the idea was to return that facility as a
programs geared toward youth.
Council Member Armenta stated that the new facility for Public
needs to work efficiently. ,
ACTION: Council Member Steven Ly moved, and sec
approve Resolution No. 2015.04 for the apK
Avenue property. The motion unanimously
Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly.
5. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY
A. Shopping Cart Retrieval and
Assistant City Manager /Pul
Rosemead Municipal Code
public street, alley, sidewall
section, the City's efforts of
administrative citations and
He
nuisanco ,1) impounding
both d"i'6t s', staff has pr
strict reoulations on the t
Council Member Li
containment plan or
City Manager Allred
Municipal Code.
for classes and
Services is ideal for, hl
by Mayor Pro Tern Mai
I the purchase of 2714
zbv th4 foflowina vote:
the City and crew
to
Alarcon,
rkHawkesworth presented a Powerljoint and pointed out that under
n 9r-AZ080, the abandonment of a commercial shopping carts upon any
c pia 6or private property was prohibited. Despite this existing code
outre h, contracting wth`a`shopping cart retrieval service, issuing
nd tionifif'of new busjinei6s to require utilization of shopping cart
ra,till a sighlcaht_.problem of abandoned shopping carts within the City.
Cifi�ncil has previously discussed two options for eliminating this public
or 2) mcreesed regulation upon businesses, After significant research into
;draft Ordjljance to declare shopping carts a public nuisance and impose
s.orovidia them to customers.
a business would be breaking the law if it did not provide a
inment of shopping carts.
, they would be in violation and would be cited in accordance with the
City Attorney Richman stated that if a business owner submitted a plan and it was not sufficient, that
business would need have security. If that did not work, then staff would have the ability to review the plans
and perhaps use physical containment, or take other steps.
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Council Member Low asked if the ordinance would apply to large markets like Big Saver and Rosemead
Super Market.
Assistant City Manager /Public Works Hawkesworth stated that the ordinance would apply to all businesses
including existing businesses that have ten or more carts.
City Attorney Richman stated that the appeal would go to the Development Services department first for a
decision; and if there was a disagreement then it would go to the City Council..
Larry Aplanap - expressed support for regulating the abandon carts in
about when businesses would be required to submit plans; what would
not submitted; signage regulations being in multiple languages on the t
and who would regulate the monthly reports.
City Manager Allred explained that the ordinance would
reading which would be early March.
City Attorney Richman explained that the administration process "'in
which goes up for each violation. She clarified�that the code would
ordinance and it provided 180 days for a business to,submit plans.
Assistant City Manager /Public Works Hawkesworth ad
owner's address and location which is usually in Ehgljs
was already in multiple languages ,He,also advised`h,
approve the plans and would`be making the decisions:
monitor the monthly repaWrequiremenL Assistant City
enforcement would dependop `f)4w many abandoned
City Attorney RC(
were still f,04 on
Mayor Pro Tem Clark expressi
be changeO 94 instead.
City Attorney Richn
take time to review
Council Member Low
on option two.
and asked several questions
)nsequences if a plan was
d?cides what is effective
30 days
le states $100 for the first citation
effect 30 days after adoption of the
shopping carts would have the
le was placed in stores, which
ie Community Development Department would
addition, astaff member would be designated to
gager /Public Works Hawkesworth explained that
ping carts were still being found in the City.
)l fins to be submitted to the City and if shopping carts
the business about its containment plan.
the 180 day requirement to submit plans and asked if it could
the time frame could be shortened but the cart containment plan would
business owner to meet the City's requirements.
that staff presented two options; however, the ordinance is drafted based
City Manager Allred clarified for Council Member Low that although two options were presented, option one
was not workable for staff; and, therefore, recommended option two to increase regulations. He thanked the
City Council For their direction and advised that the ordinance would be on the next agenda for Council
consideration
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B. Grant Writing Services Consulting Agreements
City Manager Allred reviewed the staff report requesting the City Council to consider authorizing the
establishment of a cadre of qualified grant writing firms to assist the City in obtaining grants from federal,
state, county governments, and private foundations. Through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process
conducted in late 2014, the City has received the qualifications of four interested consulting firms.
Professional service agreements would enable the City to draw upon the expertise of the consulting firms on
a project -by- project basis to obtain funding for various infrastructure and community services projects and
programs. The agreements would not entail retainer payments to the consulting firms rather, the firms would
be compensated on a project -by- project basis through agreed upon hourly rates or percentage -based
proposals for specific grants. The firms under consideration were: Arroyo SEra egy Group, based in South El
Monte, CA; Avant Garde, based in Pomona, CA; California Consulting Services; =b`ased in Montebello, CA;
Evan Brooks Associates, based in Pasadena, CA.
ACTION: Council Member Steven Ly moved, and secpfiiled by Council Member Poly Low,,,to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate profe lonal service agreement for grant writing
services. The Motion unanimously carried by the�foilowirrg vote: AYES: Alarcon, Armenta,
Clark, Low, Ly
6. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tern Clark asked staff about the statdsof the bus situation
City Manager Allred explained that there have been pfoblems acrosifi street from the Rosemead Market
Shopping Center, where a4b' Or bus Wa§'unloading passengers at midnight. Staff was beginning to go out on
occasions, but there were po code enforcement officers working at midnight.
Mayor Pro Tom Clark asked whether the ACEL project truck issues had been addressed for driving on Earl
Avenue lnstead of Walnut,Grove Avenue.
City Manager Allred explai that Chief of Pplice, Lieutenant Somoano, has motor officers monitoring that
Council Member Low asked for clarification on the tour bus that was dropping passengers off in the
shopping center late a #,night
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Council MemberArmenfia$explained that the citizen that has been emailing Council about the tour bus
issue, indicated it was Gary Express Tour Bus Company dropping passengers off late at night.
Council Member Low stated that Gary Express was allowed to drop people off behind the Toy Town
business parking lot.
Council MemberArmenta reiterated that the passengers were utilizing Muscatel Avenue to park their
vehicles. The bus driver drops the passengers off in the shopping area closer to where the patrons parked
their vehicles, since it was late at night. She continued that residents deserve peace and a quality of life. Ms.
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Armenta asked if it was possible for the City to revoke their permit for breaking the law by not using the
specific location where they were originally approved to operate.
City Attorney Richman stated that if a company has a business license to conduct business at a certain
location and was conducting business where not permitted, the City has the authority to revoke a business
license for repetitive violations.
Council Member Ly requested a graffiti workshop on removal and procedure for the February 10th City
Council Meeting._
Mayor Alarcon congratulated Council Member Armenta on her scholarship award from the University of La
Verne.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. The next regular City.Cpuncil meeting is scheduled ce on
January 27, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber. 11
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