CC - Item 5B - Approval of Minutes - 02-13-18 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AND CITY COUNCIL,
THE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
The special meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at 6:26 p.m.
in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead,
California
PRESENT: Mayor Low, Mayor Pro Tem Ly, Council Member Armenta
ABSENT: Council Member Alarcon and Clark
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Molleda, City Attorney Richman, Assistant City Manager
McKinney, and City Clerk Donohue
1. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss the following item:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Case Name: City of Rosemead vs. Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority
Case Number: BS 169937
Mayor Low recessed the City Council meeting at 6:26 p.m. and reconvened back at 7:01
p.m.
City Attorney Richman announced there was no reportable action taken in closed session.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING
The regular joint meeting of the Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation, and
Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission was called to order by
Mayor Low at 7:02 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Mayor, President, Chair Low, Mayor Pro Tern, Vice-President, Vice-Chair Ly,
Council Member, Director, and Board Member Armenta
ABSENT: Council Member, Director. Board Member Alarcon and Clark
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Armenta
INVOCATION was led by Mayor Pro Tern Ly
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STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Molleda, City Attorney Richman, Assistant City Manager
McKinney,Director of Finance Lieu, Director of Parks and Recreation Chacon, Director of Public
Works Ramirez, Director of Community Development Kim, and City Clerk
Donohue
Mayor Pro Tern Ly requested to add the appointment of a temporary alternate to the San Gabriel
Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) as an emergency item under Matters from City
Council.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Ly and seconded by Council Member Armenta to add the
emergency item to the agenda. Motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Armenta, Low,
Ly and ABSENT: Alarcon, Clark
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Brian Lewin. resident, stated there were no draft minutes from the Traffic Commission
attached to items 5.D, 5.E, and 5.F. He asked those items to be tabled for a future City
Council meeting so minutes could become available for public review.
3. PRESENTATIONS - None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Annual Action Plan for Federally-
Funded Programs
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing
and take public testimony on the Annual Action Plan covering the period July 1,
2018—June 30,2019. No further City Council action is necessary.
Public Works Director Ramirez stated the City Council is required to conduct a
public hearing on the annual action plan covering the period of July 1,2018 through
June 30, 2019 regarding the projected use of federal Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds for the
upcoming 2018-19 fiscal year.
Mayor Low opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m.
Karen Roberson, Family Promise, thanked the City for its support in the past and
hopes to continue providing services to the City of Rosemead.
Kenneth Ferreira, Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation, thanked the
City for its support and hopes for continued support in the upcoming fiscal year to
provide low to moderate housing throughout the San Gabriel Valley.
Danae Powers, Santa Anita Family Service, stated her organization has been
providing counseling services to families, couples and children because of the
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community development block grant. She noted she would love the opportunity to
continue to provide services to the community.
Chancela Al-Mansour,Housing Rights Center,stated her organization provides fair
housing and landlord and tenant services. She thanked the City for their support
over the years.
With no other requests to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:14 p.m.
No further action was needed.
B. Public Hearing on Garvey Avenue Specific Plan — Specific Plan 14-01, Zone
Change 14-01, General Plan Amendment 14-01,and Municipal Code Amendment
14-02
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony;
2. Adopt Resolution 2018-06, certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report
(State Clearinghouse No. 2015041067) with Reports, Findings of Fact.
Statements of Overriding Consideration,and a Mitigation Monitoring Program.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA. CERTIFYING PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (SCH NO. 2015041067) WITH REPORTS,
FINDINGS OF FACT, STATEMENTS OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATION, AND A MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 14-01,
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 14-02, ZONE CHANGE 14-
01, AND THE GARVEY AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN (SPECIFIC
PLAN 14-01)
3. Consider the Planning Commission's comments and/or possible changes, and
staff recommendations contained in the Response Matrix and provide direction
to staff on the comments and/or possible changes;
4. Adopt Ordinance 978, approving Specific Plan 14-01,Zone Change 14-01, and
Municipal Code Amendment 14-02, amending various sections of Title 17 and
adding Chapter 17.21 —Garvey Avenue Specific Plan;
AN ORDINANCE. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 14-01
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, APPROVING
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 14-02 AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF 'TITLE 17, AND ADDING CHAPTER
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17.21 — GARVEY AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN, ADOPTING
SPECIFIC PLAN 14-01
5. Adopt Resolution 2018-05, approving and General Plan Amendment 14-01.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
14-01 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GARVEY AVENUE
SPECIFIC PLAN (SPECIFIC PLAN 14-01)
Ben Kim,Community Development Director,provided background on the item and
introduced Lisa Brownfield from MIG to present a PowerPoint presentation.
Ms. Brownfield summarized the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Low opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m.
Brian Lewin, resident,thanked the City Council for the opportunity to serve on the
Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Ad-Hoc Committee. Ile asked tandem parking not
be included in the plan. He noted it could be problematic in nearby neighborhoods.
With no other requests to speak,the public hearing was closed at 7:27 p.m.
Council Member Armenta asked if tandem parking will impact local streets because
of customers parking in residential neighborhoods.
Ms. Brownfield stated it would be possible for individuals to park on local streets
with or without tandem parking.
Council Member Armenta stated valet parking could be beneficial because it would
allow more parking in a limited space.
Community Development Director Kim noted the Planning Commission wanted to
add this as an option for future developments. He stated the Planning Commission
and City Council could analyze this on a case-by-case basis for future projects.
Council Member Armenta asked if tandem parking would allow for more parking.
Community Development Director Kim stated it could allow for more parking
spaces.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly stated if the density and traffic increase in that corridor, there
will have to be solutions to mitigate those issues.
Mayor Low stated she sees this as an option and it could help attract future business
to come in.
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Mayor Pro Tem Ly stated the City needs to ensure whatever they're proposing,
mitigates future impacts on surrounding areas.
Mayor Pro Tem Ly asked where it states "staff supports recommendation", were
those changes included in the proposed resolution.
Ms. Brownfield answered affirmatively.
Mayor Pro Tem Ly asked if these changes will affect the EIR process and survive
any potential lawsuits.
Ms. Brownfield answered affirmatively.
Mayor Pro Ten Ly stated he agrees with staff's and the consultant's opinion
pertaining to the calculation for open space, as well as the community development
density and intensity plan.
Mayor Low stated she is comfortable with staffs recommendation.
Council Member Armenta commended the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Ad-I Ioc
Committee for their work on the proposed plan. She noted when it comes to
parking, it's diff.cult to find a win-win situation.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly proposed making valet parking free if there is tandem parking.
Council Member Armenta stated the cost for paying attendants for valet parking
should be looked at as well.
Mayor Low stated making the valet parking free would be less business friendly.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly stated if businesses did not want to provide free valet parking,
they would have the option to not provide tandem parking. He noted it's rare that
there is paid parking in the City.
Council Member Armenta stated free valet parking could cause more traffic
because there is no cost.
Ms. Brownfield stated free valet parking with tandem parking may be conditioned
but it's not required.
Mayor Low staled there are many aspects covered in the specific plan, not just
tandem parking.
Mayor Pro Tem Ly suggested requiring free valet parking with tandem parking in
commercial areas or don't permit tandem parking in commercial areas at all.
Mayor Low asked if this would affect the EIR.
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Community Development Director Kim stated it would not.
Ms. Brownfield stated the language would be changed to state, "When tandem
parking is permitted, free valet service shall be conditioned if needed."
Council Member Armenta stated requiring free valet parking would not be
perceived as business friendly.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ly and seconded by Council Member
Armenta to approve recommended action #2: Motion was carried by the following
vote. AYES: Armenta, Low, Ly and ABSENT: Alarcon, Clark
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Ly and seconded by Council Member
Armenta to approve recommended action #4, as amended relating to tandem
parking and free valet parking: Motion was carried by the following vote. AYES:
Armenta, Low, Ly and ABSENT: Alarcon, Clark
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ly and seconded by Council Member
Armenta to approve recommended action#5: Motion was carried by the following
vote. AYES: Armenta, Low,Ly and ABSENT: Alarcon, Clark
Mayor Pro Tern Ly congratulated Mayor Low on the approval of the Garvey
Specific Plan.
Council Member Armenta echoed Mayor Pro Tern Ly's thoughts. She thanked the
staff and participants on the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Ad-Hoc Committee.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Armenta pulled items D, E.and F for separate discussion.
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2018-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,218,407.87 NUMBERED
98756 THROUGH NUMBER 98817 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-10
• Resolution No. 2018-12
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,593,600.72 NUMBERED
98818 THROUGH NUMBER 98971 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-12
• Resolution No. 2018-03 SA
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AS TIIE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $228,352.12 NUMBERED 10233
THROUGH 10235 INCLUSIVLEY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-03 SA
• Resolution No. 2018-02 RHDC
A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $204,800.00
NUMBERED 1595 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-02 RHDC
B. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the minutes from the regular
meeting on January 23,2018.
C. Reaffirmation of Appointed Members to the Beautification Committee and Minor
Amendments to City Council Policy Number 50-08
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council take the following
actions:
1. Reaffirm the following four appointed community members to the
Beautification Committee:
• James Berry with a term expiration date of 06/30/2018
➢ Katrina Padilla-Somoso with a term expiration date of 06/30/2018
• Brian Lewin with a term expiration date of 06/30/2019
➢ Can Hail Liu with a term expiration date of 06/30/2019
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2. Approve the amended City Council Policy Number 50-08 shifting the primary
staff support for the Committee from the Community Development Department
to the Public Works Department.
G. Titles of Officers Authorized to Make Deposits and Withdrawals in the Local
Agency Investment Fund (LAIF)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No.
2018-13, designating the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and the Director
of Finance as officers of the City.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD. CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE CITY
MANAGER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, AND THE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AS OFFICERS OF THE CITY
H. Authorized Signers on Bank Accounts
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No.
2018-14 and Successor Agency Resolution No. 2018-04, authorizing the Mayor,
Mayor Pro Term City Council members, City Manager and Assistant City Manager
as signers on the City's bank accounts at Bank of the West.
Staff also recommends with the resignation of our former City Manager, Bill R.
Manis, it is necessary to remove the name of our former City Manager from the
account.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR,
MAYOR PRO TEM, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, THE CITY
MANAGER AND ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AS SIGNERS
ON THE CITY'S BANK ACCOUNTS AT BANK OF THE WEST
A RESOLUTION OF TILE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION,
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR,
MAYOR PRO TEM, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, THE CITY
MANAGER AND ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AS SIGNERS
ON THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY'S RANK ACCOUNTS AT
BANK OF THE WEST
I. Authorized Signers on Bank Account
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the RHDC Board approve Resolution
No. 2018-03, authorizing the President, Vice President, Directors, Executive
Director and Assistant City Manager as signers on the RHDC bank account. See
Attachment B for named signers.
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Staff also recommends with the resignation of our City Manager, it is necessary to
remove the name of our former City Manager, Bill R. Manis.
A RESOLUTION OF TILE ROSEMEAD HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING TILE
CORPORATION DIRECTORS, THE PRESIDENT, THE VICE
PRESIDENT, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AS SIGNERS ON THE
CORPORATION'S BANK ACCOUNT NO. 111032421 AT
PACIFIC WESTERN BANK
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Ly and seconded by Council Member
Armenta to approve Consent Calendar items A, B, C, G, H and I. Motion was
carried by the following vote: AYES: Armenta, Low, Ly and ABSENT: Alarcon,
Clark
Mayor Low called for a brief recess at 7:56 p.m.
The meeting was called back to order at 7:59 p.m.
D. Request to Install a Crosswalk at Jay Imperial Park at the Crossing of Pine Street
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic
Commission's recommendation for the installation of an east/west uncontrolled
crosswalk, with proper signage and striping,on Pine Street as a connection between
the two areas of Jay Imperial Park.
Council Member Armenta stated minutes from the traffic commission should be
included in items which go before the City Council for approval. She inquired as to
why they were not included.
Public Works Director Ramirez stated she briefly looked at the history of traffic
commission items which were brought to the City Council and including minutes
was not consistently done in the past. She noted staff can include them with future
staff reports.
Council Member Armenta stated staff needs to be consistent and include minutes.
She noted it's important to know what was discussed at the commission level and
how the commission voted. She asked that a policy be brought back to ensure
minutes will be included in future staff reports.
Mayor Low noted it would be good practice to include the minutes in the future as
well.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Armenta and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Ly to approve Consent Calendar item D. Motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: Armenta, Low, Ly and ABSENT: Alarcon, Clark
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C. Installation of Green Curb—7540 Garvey Ave
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic
Commission's recommendation to install 40-feet of green curb in front of the
business located at 7540 Garvey Avenue, Unit B.
Brian Lewin, resident, stated he does not agree with giving away public parking to
specific businesses. He noted these requests will only benefit the business and not
the public as a whole.
James Berry, resident, suggested asking the business to create a 20 minute parking
spot in their existing parking lot for individuals who are making quick stops instead
of granting green curbs on public streets. He noted it would be beneficial to come
up with guidelines on how colored curbs are approved.
Mayor Low asked what the procedure is for approving green curb applications.
Public Works Director Ramirez stated when the request comes in, the traffic
engineer examines the request to see if it's reasonable, warranted, the off-street
parking, the type of business, and how it will affect nearby communities.
Mayor Low expressed concern for the amount of time it takes to process a green
curb request. She noted the requests have been pending from September and
November.
Council Member Armenta echoed Mayor Low's thoughts. She noted there needs to
be consistency when approving green curb requests.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly agreed that applications for green curbs should not take months
to process.
Council Member Armenta stated she wanted it on the record that some businesses
are granted green curbing and some are not. She noted there needs to be consistency
in the future.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly agreed with the suggested recommendation from Mr. Berry
regarding businesses having 20 minute parking spots in their existing parking lot.
Ken Sato, Longo Seafood Restaurant, stated some customers illegally park on the
street and put their emergency lights on when they are picking up their food. He
stated a green curb would allow for safe parking when they are picking up their
food to go.
Mayor Low asked if the restaurant would create a 20 minute parking spot in their
existing parking lot.
Mr. Sato stated it would be problematic since the customer would have to walk all
the way to the front to pick up their food.
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Council Member Armenta stated it could also cause him to lose customers as that
would take up one parking spot from a potential sit down customer.
City Engineer Fajardo stated staff could develop a colored curb policy for future
City Council consideration.
Mayor Low stated it would be business friendly to grant the green curb.
Public Works Director Ramirez stated another option could be to limit the green
curb parking from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly stated because it's a restaurant, those hours might not work for
the business.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Ly and seconded by Mayor Low to approve
Consent Calendar item E. Motion was carried by the following vote: AYES:
Armenta, Low, Ly and ABSENT: Alarcon, Clark
F. Installation of Green Curb—8606 Garvey Ave
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic
Commission's recommendation to install 20-feet of green curb in front of the
business at 8606 Garvey Avenue.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Ly and seconded by Mayor Low to approve
Consent Calendar item F. Motion was carried by the following vote: AYES:
Armenta,Low, Ly and ABSENT: Alarcon, Clark
Public Works Director Ramirez stated for clarification that staff would include draft
traffic commission minutes in future items which go before City Council and will
draft a colored curb policy for a future City Council meeting.
6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER& STAFF - None
7. MATTERS FROM MAYOR& CITY COUNCIL
A. Temporary Appointment to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
Mayor Pro Tern Ly stated neither he nor Councilmember Clark will be able to
attend the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Governing Board meeting
on Thursday, February 15, 2018. He suggested appointing Councilmember
Armenta as the temporary alternate until Saturday, February 17, 2018, so the City
of Rosemead will have a voice at the meeting.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ly and seconded by Mayor Low to appoint
Councilmember Armenta to serve as the temporary alternate on the San Gabriel
Valley Council of Governments until Saturday. February 17, 2018. Motion was
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carried by the following vote: AYES: Armenta, Ly, Low and ABSENT: Alarcon,
Clark
B. City Council Comments
Council Member Armenta wished former traffic commissioner Jean Hall a happy
birthday.
Mayor Pro Tern Ly thanked the Public Works department for a beautiful
resurfacing job along Garvey Avenue. He requested staff to look into colored
curbing for the crosswalk portion in the future. He announced the upcoming ribbon
cutting for Jay Imperial Park.
Council Member Armenta requested all City vehicles to have the City Seal on the
side door so that they are easily recognizable.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to
take place on January 23, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
Marc Donohue, City Clerk
Approved:
Polly Low, Mayor
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