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CC - Item 4B - Minutes of May 12, 2015 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING MAY 12, 2015 The joint meeting of the Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission was called to order by Mayor Clark at 6:06 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PRESENT: Mayor/Chair Clark, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair, Armenta, Council Members/Board Members Alarcon, Low and Ly 1. WORKSHOP A. 2015-16 Budget Development Workshop Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction regarding development of the 2015-16 Fiscal Year Budget. Acting Finance Director Chu presented a PowerPoint presentation to the City Council Council Member Low asked if propositions A, C and Measure R unused funds roll over to the following year. Assistant City Manager/Acting Public Works Director Hawkesworth advised that those funds could be rolled over. In addition, Proposition C and Measure R funds could be used on capital improvement projects related to transit and streets. On the other hand,Proposition A could only be used for transit service projects. Mr. Hawkesworth also explained that the City obtained a Metro grant to conduct work on Valley Boulevard; however, Proposition C and Measure R funding would be necessary to match the money required for the grant. Acting Finance Director Chu continued with the presentation. Council Member Low asked if the$1 million allocation for the Zapopan Park improvement project was enough funding for the project. City Manager Allred stated staff would bid the project with an engineer's estimate of$1 million and staff hoped the bids submitted to the City would be within the estimate. Assistant City Manager/Acting Public Works Director Hawkesworth replied that if Southern California Edison agreed with the specifications of the project; and the architect estimated the project at$990,000,000,the cost could still increase to$1.2 million. Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2015 Page 1 of 14 ITEM NO. 4.B City Manager Allred stated that similar funding issues may occur with the Garvey Avenue Sewer Expansion project, which is a Rosemead Development Agency funded project. Mayor Clark asked for clarification of the million dollar Rosemead Development Agency bonds for the projects. Assistant City Manager/Acting Public Works Director Hawkesworth explained that all other projects involving the Rosemead Park Improvements were on hold until staff bids for the Zapopan Park Improvement project. The Garvey Avenue Sewer Expansion project did not need to go out to bid because it was critical and must be done. Mr. Hawkesworth also advised there were additional bond proceeds if needed for the projects. Council Member Low asked how much more funds were needed for the Garvey Avenue Sewer expansion project and expressed concerns regarding the amount of the allocated funds. Assistant City Manager/Acting Public Works Director Hawkesworth replied that the project was estimated to increase by approximately$150,000 to$200,000 dollars. City Manager Allred explained that the project fund could be augmented with general fund reserve money. He continued to explain that general fund balance projected for June 30, 2015 may be at$15.7 million and as well as$3.5 million are set aside in a trust fund to pay for the future obligations of benefit retirements. Mr. Allred added that the revenues had exceeded the expenditures by $442,000 and the operating budget had a balance, which could be transferred out for capital improvements. Council Member Ly clarified that the transfer was consistent with the reserve use policy on spending money for a one time capital improvement project. He reiterated that capital improvement projects were a great showcase of how money was being spent in the City. City Manager Allred continued to explain that on page 4 of the budget book, staff was proposing to continue with 53 full time employees. Council Member Ly suggested that considering the work load of the City Clerk's Office, the new part-time position be changed to full time status to alleviate some of the pressure. Mr. Ly continued to explain that in addition to the daily responsibilities in the office, The City Clerk also maintained the City's communications and managed five Council Member calendars. Council Member Low agreed with Council Member Ly's comments that there was a lot of work in the City Clerk's office. City Manager Allred stated that a part-time position was added and the incremental cost to change that position to a full time status position would not be exorbitant. Council Member Low inquired about the Parks and Recreation Management Analyst position. City Manager Allred explained that during the mid-year adjustments, Council considered and approved the recommendation to not fill two part-time positions and create a Management Analyst position. He added that Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of May 12,2015 Page 2 of 14 the Parks and Recreation Department has a lot of administrative work as well as dealing with the Health Department for special events. Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery-Scott explained that the Management Analyst would be involved in budget preparation, pursuing grant opportunities, project management responsibilities, coordinating with divisions, and assessing how the department was working to serve the needs of the changing community, and demographics. City Manager Allred continued with the budget presentation. Mayor Clark asked if Rosemead residents pay less in property tax than full service cities like San Gabriel. City Manager Allred replied that there were Assessment Districts along with Proposition 13 that limited one percent assessed value of a property. Assistant City Manager/Acting Public Works Director Hawkesworth explained that the allocations were made with Proposition 13. He continued to explain that cities would add assessments to a tax bill. Since Rosemead was a fiscally responsible City, Rosemead did not have any special assessments or special charges. The allocation was based off the previous allocation and the weight of the various agencies. City Manager Allred continued with the presentation. Council Member Low asked if the City received the right service levels from the Sheriffs Department. City Manager Allred stated that the City has a robust cost effective service of deputies patrolling the City. Chief of Police Lieutenant Somoano explained that research would have to be conducted to compare services and population with other cities to determine what services were needed in a specific community. Council Member Low asked it there would be any additional money budgeted for the Garvey Specific Plan. City Manager Allred replied no, there was no additional money budgeted for the Garvey Specific Plan. Council Member Low noted the City's budget would have a deficit of$107,000 due to the capital improvement projects, and likely the Zapopan Park and the Garvey Sewer Expansion project would each be $200,000 short in funds. Assistant City Manager/Acting Public Works Director Hawkesworth explained that the Zapopan Park and Garvey Avenue Sewer Expansion project would be funded by bond proceeds and would not come out of the general fund because redevelopment money was used separately. Mayor Clark recessed the City Council meeting at 5:58 p.m. Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of May 12,2015 Page 3 of 14 Regular Business Meeting The joint meeting of the Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission was called to order by Mayor Clark at 7:07 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member/Board Member Alarcon INVOCATION: Council Member/Board Member Low PRESENT: Mayor/Chair Clark, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair, Armenia, Council Members/Board Members Alarcon, Low and Ly STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Richman, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Hawkesworth, Community Development Director Ramirez, Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery-Scott,Acting Finance Director Chu, and City Clerk/Director of Communications Molleda 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None 3. PRESENTATIONS • Republic Services Scholarships Elizabeth Martinez—Republic Services representative presented scholarship awards to the following winners of an essay contest: Raymond Hong, Min Luong,Aiden Hou, Adam Espinoza, and Richard Chang. • Beautification Committee Awards Management Analyst Pat Piatt presented awards to the following property owners who had exemplary performance maintaining and beautifying their homes and/or business. Residential Winners Best Overall Winner—Patrick and Denise Verrona,3610 Muscatel Best Landscape—Al and Leticia Martinez,9045 Bentel Best Xeriscape Duc Minh L and Mac Kim Thuy T,3727 Temple City Blvd Honorable Mention—David Silva,9727 Olney Honorable Mention—Jess and Esthela Gallegos,9709 Olney Commercial Winners Best Overall—Olive Garden, 1866 Montebello Town Center Best Landscape—Everest Self Storage,8306 Garvey Ave Honorable Mention—Micent Investments,8841 Garvey Council Member/Board MemberArmenta thanked and congratulated the winners for maintaining a clean and beautiful City by making improvements to their properties. Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2015 Page 4 or 14 Mayor/Chair Clark thanked the winners of the Beautification Committee awards • Water Safety Month Proclamation Mayor/Chair Clark read the proclamation and proclaimed the month of May as Water Safety Month • May is Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation Mayor/Chair Clark read the proclamation and proclaimed the month of May as Mental Health Awareness Month Nancy Enq—on behalf of the National Alliance of Mental Illness thanked the City Council for helping in raising awareness. Council Member/Board Member Ly stated that there are people with mental issues that should be able to openly discuss their problem and we need to help residents obtain assistance. • Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Proclamation Mayor/Chair Clark read the proclamation and proclaimed the month of May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ordinance No.952—Second Reading: Low Impact Development Standards for Stormwater Management Recommendation: That the City Council: (1)Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony; and (2)Adopt Ordinance No. 952, at its second reading, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CHAPTER 12.84 ENTITLED "LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS" OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE AND INCORPORATING SAID CHAPTER INTO CHAPTER 13.16 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE,WITH AMENDMENTS Acting Public Works Manager Sullivan reviewed the staff report. Mayor Clark opened the Public Hearing at 7:32 pm., there being no comments the Public Hearing closed at 7:32 p.m. Moved by Council Member/Board Member Steven Ly, and seconded by Council MemberlBoard Member Polly Low,to adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 952.The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:Alarcon,Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly. Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2015 Page 5 of 14 5. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Minutes January 27, 2015-Regular Meeting February 10, 2015-Regular Meeting February 24, 2015-Regular Meeting March 24, 2015-Regular Meeting B. Claims and Demands • Resolution No. 2015-25 Recommendation: to approve Resolution No.2015-25, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $755,994.46 NUMBERED 88573 THROUGH 88731 INCLUSIVELY • Resolution No. 2015-10 Recommendation:to approve Resolution No. 2015-10,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 $191,150.95 NUMBERED 10127 • Resolution No 2015-04 Recommendation:to approve Resolution No. 2015—10, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $11,945 NUMBERED 1572 C. Ordinance No. 942-Second Reading:Approving Zone Change 12-02-7801-7825 Garvey Avenue, 3012 Del Mar Avenue,and 3017 Brighton Street Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 942,entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 12-02 CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF SIX PARCELS FROM C-3(MEDIUM COMMERCIAL) Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of May 12,2015 Page of 14 AND THE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SITE R-2 (LIGHT MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL)TO C-3 MUDO-D(MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH A RESIDENTIAUCOMMERCIAL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY AND DESIGN OVERLAY).THE SUBJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 7801.7825 GARVEY AVENUE, 3012 DEL MAR AVENUE, AND 3017 BRIGHTON STREET(APN'S: 5287-039-001,002, 003, 004, 005,011) D. City Investment Policy Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Investment Policy. E. HOME Funds Commitment Agreement between the City of Rosemead and the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation for the Implementation of certain HOME Funded Programs Recommendation: That the City Council:(1)Approve a HOME Funds Commitment Agreement between the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation and the City Council for the implementation of the City's Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Program and Mortgage Assistance Program; (2)Authorize the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City; and (3)Authorize the President to execute the contract on behalf of the RHDC. F. Resolution No. 2015.21 —A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rosemead Declaring its Intention to Vacate an Alley between Brighton Street and Del Mar Avenue and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Vacation Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No.2015-21, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE THE ALLEY BETWEEN BRIGHTON STREET ANO:DEL MAR AVENUE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED VACATION Moved by Council Member/Board Member Steven Ly,and seconded by Council MemberlBoard Member William Alarcon,to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES:Alarcon,Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly 6. MATTERS FROM.CITY MANAGER&STAFF A. Annual Comprehensive Fee Resolution Update Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2015-19,entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES Acting Finance Director Carolyn Chu reviewed the staff report. Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2015 Page 7 of 14 Mayor Clark expressed concerns with the amount of the fee for new single family homes. Mrs. Clark stated that the State and the Regional Housing Needs Assessment required the City to provide for certain amount of residential units in the Zoning code. Mrs. Clark suggested that the fee could waived for a new single family home if it was owner occupied. However, if a developer builds and sells a new single family home,then the fee should be charged. City Manager Allred stated that the fee was an existing fee that has been in place for many years. Mayor Clark inquired about the new fence plan review fee. Director of Community Development Ramirez explained that when a new fence is being installed, an application has to be submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval. She explained that the fee was to recoup staff cost for reviewing the plans. Mayor Clark expressed concerns with the yard sale permit fee of$5. Director of Community Development Ramirez explained that staff was trying to recoup the cost the Planning Division's and Public Safety Department's staff time. Council Member Ly asked how many times a year a resident could have a yard sale. Director of Community Development Ramirez replied that a resident could have a yard sale twice a year. Council Member Ly suggested the first yard sale permit be free and the subsequent yard sale permit should cost$5. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta expressed concern that people advertising their yard sales should take their signs down and not the Public Safety staff, otherwise they should be penalized. City Attorney Richman stated that having a penalty for yard sale signs may not work for the reason that the yard sale applicant may deny ever placing a sign. Council Member Low asked about the increased fee for track maps. Assistant City Manager/Acting Public Works Director Hawkesworth explained the fee increase was to cover staff cost for performing review services. Certain projects have to be referred to the contracted engineers for their review which increased the cost for performing those reviews. Council Member Low inquired about the certificate of compliance fee increasing from $600 to$2,000. Acting Public Works Manager Sullivan explained that the fees were associated with contracted on-call engineering services. He explained that the fees were previously established on an older hourly rate and fixed amount of time. The proposed new fee is the average cost of ten hours of review by the Engineer per project. Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2015 Page of 14 City Manager Allred explained that the reason for the increase fees, is to not have the tax payers subsidize the cost of the developer's project. Council Member Low inquired about the street closure fee and asked if it was only for events and projects. Acting public Works Manager Sullivan replied that the daily rate fee was for any type of street closure. Council Member Low inquired about the Garvey Park Gymnasium rental fee for nonprofit teams. Council Member Ly explained the City adopted a policy that stated twenty-five percent of Rosemead residents must be represented in that non-profit sports team to qualify to use the gym at no fee. Council Member Low inquired about shopping cart violation fines. City Manager Allred replied that the City Council adopted a resolution approving fines for shopping cart violations that would be added to the fee schedule. Council Member Low suggested the City impose fines for civilians committing graffiti violations. City Attorney Richman explained there was a fee in existence to issue a criminal citation and the City could then ask the Court for restitution. Assistant City Manager/Acting Public Works Director Hawkeswofhadded that the City could not prosecute the crime as both an administrative citation and a criminal violation.He added if prosecuted, the courts could levy a fine, but the City could not also levy a fine. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta suggested that the fee schedule also include violations of illegal shopping cart retrieval. Moved by Council Member Steven Ly,and seconded by Council Member Polly Low to approve Resolution 2015-19,the Comprehensive Fee Schedule and incorporate amendments of one free yard sale permit and $5 cost for every subsequent yard sale within the year; and add Illegal shopping cart retrieval fines to the administrative section: The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: Alarcon,Armenta,Clark, Low, Ly B. Street Sweeping Contract Extension Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Athens Services for street sweeping services at an annual cost of$218,400 for a period of three years,with the option to renew for two additional years. Assistant City Manager/Acting Public Works Director Hawkesworth reviewed the staff report. Council Member Low expressed support to continue with Athens Services who has provided good rates to residents. Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of May 12,2015 Page 9 of 14 Council Member Alarcon agreed with Council Member Low's comments and expressed support to continue the street sweeping service with Athens Services. Mayor Pro Tern Armenta stated that Athens has provided exceptional customer service to the City. Council Member Ly expressed support with Athens Services; however, he expressed concerns with increased gas cost and operating cost. Mayor Clark asked staff if the street sweeping trucks could use recycled water or,not use water at all, to sweep the streets. Assistant City Manager/Acting Public Works Director Hawkesworth stated the City's ability to use more recycled water would require the installation of a purple pipeline with high flow connection to fill out the city trailers and possibly include the Athens Company sweeping trucks. Council Member Polly Low made a motion,seconded by Council Member William Alarcon to authorize the City Manager to enter into contract with Athens Services at an annual cost of$218,400 for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two additional years. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: Yes: Alarcon,Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly C. Water Conservation Measurers Ordinance and Resolution Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions: (1)Adopt, as an urgency ordinance to comply with the Governor's mandated water conservation requirements, Ordinance No. 953, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 13.04.060 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING PHASE NI WATER SHORTAGE—MANDATORY CONSERVATION; (2)Approve Resolution No 2015.24,entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THECITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING IRRIGATION SCHEDULES UNDER PHASE III WATER SHORTAGE CONDITIONS; and (3) Provide direction regarding the proposed turf replacement on the Garvey Avenue Medians. Assistant City Manager/Acting Public Works Director Hawkesworfh explained the State has not adopted any proposed regulations. He added that in speaking with the City Attorney, the City Council should hold off approving Ordinance No. 953 and Resolution 2015-24;since the final restrictions won't go into effect by the State until July 1, 2015. Staff would still want direction in moving forward with the City properties. Michael Tullius—expressed support of the water conservation resolution. Mr. Tullius added that there should be more water conservation education and enforcement of water regulations. Mayor Clark asked how the percentage was calculated by water companies to conserve water. Mr. Tullius-explained that every water agency in the State was on a list and given category tiers 1-9. Mr. Tullius stated that his water company was rated at tier 7. Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2075 Page 10 of 14 Brian Lewin—expressed support of the water conservation resolution and expressed concerns with water companies' inequities of percentages for reducing water usage. Mr. Lewin also spoke in regards to the possibility of the Garvey Specific Plan medians changing as part of the project. He suggested adding drought tolerant landscaping at the Dinsmoor House property. Mr. Lewin suggested new development help conserve water by being required to install interior water usage like aerators on faucets, water conservation water heads, multi-flow toilets, waterless urinals, etc. He lastly, suggested staff conduct a water usage audit on City facilities. Mayor Clark asked staff to look into some of Mr. Lewin's suggestions relating to water conservation requirements on new residential and commercial projects. Council Member Ly inquired about the proposed replacement of turf on Garvey Avenue suggesting artificial turf be the last resort because it's not esthetically pleasing. Mr. Ly explained that the community may embrace the idea of water conservation if it saw the City was making an effort to use drought tolerant landscaping. Mayor Pro Tem Armenia stated there was artificial turf that looked very real and asked whether it was allowable if a resident chose to plant artificial turf. Acting Public Works Manager Sullivan stated that artificial turf was something that was included in the Planning yard ordinance with the Planning Division.`- City Manager Allred stated he was not aware of any restrictions for the use of artificial turf. He continued to explain that staff has had issues with the irrigation systems on the medians and excavating the medians to add drought tolerant landscape would not be feasible. Council Member Ly stated that staff is out early in the morning maintaining the median landscapes and should be able to water the drought tolerant plants. City Manager Allred explained that mature trees in the medians have compromised the irrigation system and watering drought tolerant landscape regularly would require hand watering which would not be efficient. Mayor Clark asked if a drip irrigation system would be best. Assistant City Manager/Acting Public Works Director Hawkesworth explained that in regards to the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan and the increased traffic, the medians would probably change. It would be costly to install new irrigation lines and new drip lines for a possible short term solution. Mr. Hawkesworth added that staff was recommending turf rather than installing new irrigation. If the City Council proceeded with installing drought tolerant landscaping, the maintenance staff would have to water by hand. Council Member Low stated using turf was a reasonable solution because it was cost effective on maintenance. Council Member Ly stated that unless the plan was to remove some of the landscaping,the maintenance crew was already on site maintaining the medians and it would be a minimal cost. Mr. Ly also explained that during the summer artificial turf produces more heat. Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2015 Page 11 or 14 Mayor Clark stated she would not like to invest more money if the medians on Garvey Avenue would change. Acting Public Works Manager Sullivan stated that the provisions on the medians and irrigation regulations of the Governor's recent mandate, applied to ornamental turf. Assistant City Manager/Acting Public Works Director Hawkeswodh explained that Garvey Avenue was the only street with turf that was affected by the ornament turf regulation. He added that the other medians have no turf landscaping and only one median has drip irrigation. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta asked what the duration of the improvements on Garvey Avenue would be. She expressed concern in having the corridor blighted because it would be a disservice to the residents. Mayor Clark asked staff if cost estimates were obtained for the Garvey Avenue median turf. Acting Public Works Manager Sullivan stated that staff has estimated the cost per square foot on the turf to be approximately$8 to $10 a square foot. Council Member Ly asked how much the cost to switch to drought tolerant landscaping was. Acting Public Works Manager Sullivan stated staff received pricing on landscaping of$5 to $6 per square foot. Mr. Sullivan explained the increase in cost was the expense of irrigation and the cost of installing drip systems. Council Member Low inquired if staff obtained other cost estimates for City facility locations. Acting Public Works Manager Sullivan explained that with the smaller projects, if funding was available there were turf reduction rebates at approximately$2 a square foot. He added some of the smaller projects could be done with a combination of in-house services, utilization, and redeployment of TruGreen staff. Council Member Low asked if the park areas where work was being planned, were also included in the current budget or next year's budget. Assistant City Manager/Acting Public Works Director Hawkesworth stated that in terms of the Klingerman Park area the proposal was to stop irrigating and put mulch on certain portions of the turf. Staffs intent was to get the$2 per square foot rebate to cover the cost of the mulch. Mayor Clark asked if the rebate could be done for the Garvey Avenue medians. Acting Public Works Manager Sullivan stated staff had approximately$28,000 in fund rebates from the water district for Garvey Avenue. Mayor Clark suggested staff could place mulch, plant drought tolerant plants and install drip irrigation systems for the Garvey medians. Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2015 Page 12 of 14 Assistant City Manager/Acting Public Works Director Hawkesworth advised the concerns of having mulch on the medians on Garvey Avenue, was that the medians have large crowns in which the rain will slide all the mulch onto the street. Council Member Alarcon asked how many medians are on Garvey Avenue. Acting Public Works Manager Sullivan replied there were approximately 16 medians from East to Weston Garvey Avenue. City Manager Allred stated that in terms of funding, during the midyear budget adjustments,the City Council appropriated some funding for the medians. Acting Public Works Manager Sullivan added that staff was able to isolate the watering expense for the Garvey Avenue turf medians which ranged from $16,000 to$19,000 annually. Mayor Pro Tern Armenta asked if the City was looking into any synthetic turf for the ball fields. City Manager Allred replied no, it's very expensive. Assistant City Manager/Acting Public Works Director Hawkesworth explained that athletic turf was more expensive than the ornamental turf. He added there was a current State bill that was looking into concerns of the materials used to make athletic turf. Mayor Clark asked who would enforce water regulations. City Manager Allred stated the water companies would monitor water usage but do not have the authority to cite, except for San Gabriel County Water District, which was a public agency. The City wouldl be responding to their referrals for enforcement. The City Council deferred the item to the next meeting. 7. MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL—None 8. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Armenta commended Committee Liaison Pat Platt and Committee Member Brian Lewin for being the judges on the first annual Beautification Awards. Ms.Armenta stated that at the Contract Cities Association Annual Municipal Conference she was chosen to be part of the Executive Board as Director at Large. Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2015 Page 13 of 14 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on May 26, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber. Carol Cowley, Interim City Clerk APPROVED: Margaret Clark, Mayor Rosemead City Council and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of May 12,2015 Page 14 of 14