CC - Item 6B - Minutes of Special Meeting of June 19, 2018MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,
AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
JUNE 19, 2018
The special meeting of the Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation, and the
Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Special Joint Meeting
was called to order by Mayor Ly, at 6:02 p.m., in the Rosemead. City Council Chamber located at
8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Mayor/Chair Ly (via teleconference), MVl yox Pro .TemNice Chair Clark, Council
Members/Board Members Armenta and Low
Teleconference `Location:
Quality Inn Hotel Fl. Leonard Wood
114 Vickie Lynn: Lane
Saint Robert, MO;65584 .
ABSENT: Council Member/Board Mi
Mayor Pro Tem Clark requested the Closed Session meeting be held at the end of the
Special Joint meeting.
Mayor Ly received no objections from the rest of Council; stated the City Council will
recess to Closed Session immediately following the Special Joint Meeting and that the City
Attorney will provide any reportable action taken at that time.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Armenta
INVOCATION was led by Mayor Pro Tem Clark
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Minutes of June 19, 2018
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2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Ly opened the Public Comment period.
Speaker Brian Lewin expressed concern that at a recent Traffic Commission
meeting, Commissioner Quintanilla indicated there was a proposal or plan of some
sort to close the Temple City Boulevard on-ramp to the 10 freeway.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark inquired if it was noted whether this proposal was only
temporary or permanent.
the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony; and
2. Introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 980 approving
Munici al Code Amendment 18-02.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING)
OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
SHORT TERM RENTAL OF RESIDENTIAL HOMES AND
BOARDING HOUSES
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Director of Community Development Kim stated the Zoning Code (Title 17) of the
Rosemead Municipal Code carries out the policies of the Rosemead General Plan
by classifying and regulating uses of land and structures within the City; however,
the Zoning Code is silent on short-term rental of residential homes and boarding
houses, and as such the uses are not currently regulated for land use. He indicated
the proposed Municipal Code Amendment 18-02 would amend the Zoning Code
by adding definitions for "Boarding house or rooming house" and "Short-term
rental," and prohibit boarding/rooming house and short-term rental of residential
homes in the residential zones (R-1, R-2, and R-3). The proposed Code Amendment
would not affect residential rental (e.g., home,:.. lex, triplex, apartments, etc.)
with a lease or rental agreement that is not short term.
Mayor Ly opened the Public Comment
Speaker Brian Lewin indicated
approve Municipal Code Amer
following underlined verbiage t
house means a dwelling unit wh
Or portions thereof are, rented for
separate rental agreez
not an owner, agent c
make the language all
avoid ootentially mol
There`b'einE no
in the events it is
response
n confirr
art for the proposed Ordinance No. 980 to
it 18-02. Mr. Lewin suggested adding the
definition of a "boarding house or rooming
or leases, ei
to individuals with two or more
i or oral or implied, whether or
:stated it was her understanding even if there are no
to a garage, a garage cannot be a living space. In addition,
into a living;space, it is still considered a converted garage.
Armenta, Director of Community Development
unhabitable space.
v opined the language is not necessary since garages are not
table space.
Council Member Armenta noted garages are only supposed to be housing cars; if
you are to put shelves, they must be placed high enough to where a car can still fit.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark inquired what the downside would be in adding the language;
stated the language would expand on the protection.
Director of Community Development Kim indicated the language would add more
confusion; reiterated the Planning Commission's consensus on the Building Code's
definition that a garage cannot be habitable in the first place.
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Council Member Low concurred, further stating this language would give the
impression that a garage can be a living space.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Armenta and seconded by Council Member
Low to take the following actions:
1. Conducted a public hearing and received public testimony; and
2. Introduced for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 980 approving
Municipal Code Amendment 18-02.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING)
OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
SHORT TERM RENTAL OF RESIDENTIAL HOMES AND
BOARDING HOUSES.-....
Motion was carried out by the follow
ABSENT: Alarcon
A. Claims
fienta , Clark, Low, Ly
lea by Council Member Armenta
F. `Motion was carried out by the
ENT: Alarcon
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMSS;AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$648,70122 NUMBERED 100054 THROUGH
NUMBER 1';00183 INCLUSIVELY
Adopt Resolution No. 2018-34.
® Resolution No. 2018-09 SA
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AS THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM
OF $98.40 NUMBERED 10243 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-09 SA.
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B. Sidewalk Gap Closure Project (Delta Avenue from Mission Drive to Wells Street)
Award of Contract for Design Engineering
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into
a contract with CEJ Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $38,380 for design
engineering services. In addition, authorize an amount of $4,000 (approximately
10%) as a contingency to cover the cost of unforeseen expenses.
C. HOME Investment Partnerships Funds Commitment Agreement Between the City
of Rosemead and The Rosemead Housing, Pe.velopment Corporation for the
Implementation of Certain Home Funded Programs
Recommendation: That the City Council and the Rosemead Housing Development
Corporation take the following actions:'
1. Approve a HOME Funds Commitment Agreement between the City
Council and the RHDC;for the implementation...... -the City's Owner -
Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Program in the amount of $578,628
(approximately) and Mortgage Assistance Program in `the amount of
$190,000;
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City; and
the
W
ract on behalf of the RHDC.
2. Approve ;Resolution No. 2018-35 approving the appropriation from the
unassigned General Fund Balance of $40,000 for retroactive payments to
employees for changes in FLSA regulations:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
APPROPRIATION OF $40,000 FOR RETROACTIVE
PAYMENTS OF OVERTIME TO EMPLOYEES FOR CHANGES
IN FLSA REGULATIONS
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6.
F. Annual Crossing Guard Cost Sharing Agreements with the School District
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the
cost sharing agreements with Rosemead School District and the Garvey School
District in funding the crossing guard services for the 2018-19 Fiscal Year.
MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
U
LASD Annual Service Level Authorization
Recommendation: That the City Council
Forms with the Los Angeles County She
authorize the City Manager to sign any n
City Manager Molleda stated the.-Ciii
Sheriff's Department for Police serum
Service Level Authorization far . the
enclosed 2018-2019 Service Level:A
levels of 12 56 -hour patrol shifts, 7 spc
a Sergeant and a Lieutenant. It shoulc
listed on the authorization b.nu as the
an itemized cost. The estimated costs ij
in the Liability Trust Fund from 10% t
blie
Pub
the Service Level Authorization
apartment for police services and
contracts with the Los Angeles County
s. Each year the City must re -authorize the
deployment contracted by the City. The
Gthorizaton maintains ?the existing service
dal assighment Deputies, 2 motor Deputies,
be rioted that the Lieutenant position is not
posrtion is not directly billed to the City as
elude 4`3% increase in cost, plus an increase
10.5%
, Mayor Ly closed
ACTION Moved by Council Member Low and seconded by Council Member
Armenta to approve;the Service Level Authorization Forms with the Los Angeles
CountySheriff'sDepartmmt for police services and authorize the City Manager to
sign any necessary documentation 'Motion was carried out by the following vote
AYES: Armenta, Clark; Low, Ly ABSENT: Alarcon
Angeles County Probation Department Annual Contract Renewal -- Los
;les County Sheriff's Department (STAR) Program
the City Council authorize the City Manager to take the
following
1. Execute the Los Angeles. County Probation Department Agreement with the
understanding that the Agreement could be terminated with 30 days written
notice;
2. Direct staff to work with the STAR program representatives to determine an
effective program within a determined approximate amount or range; and
3. Direct staff to bring back a formal agreement for the STAR program reflecting
an agreed upon curriculum and within the approximate amount or range.
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Assistant City Manager Tsujiuchi noted there are two separate items for the City
Council's consideration, the first being the annual contract renewal of the
Los Angeles County Probation Department and the second is the County Sheriff's
Department STAR Program.
Mr. Tsujiuchi stated the City currently contracts with the Los Angeles County
Probation Department for one Deputy Probation Officer (DPO). The DPO's main
duties are juvenile prevention and intervention programs. He noted a correction,
that the DPO works part time (20-25 hours) with Rosemead youth who have been
identified as at -risk or arrested for minor criminal; offenses.
Assistant City Manager Tsujiuchi noted the City had contracted in previous years
with the Los Angeles County Sheriff' Dep�ment's to provide the Success
Through Awareness & Resistance (STAR) program. The unit is comprised of
Deputy Sheriffs who provide drug, gang, and violence prevention education to
students.
Council Member Low expressed interest in receiving separate presentations from
the Los Angeles County,,Sheriff's Department r"egarding both items:
Deputy Oscar Gutierrez ;`provided an overview of his responsibilities as the
City's Deputy Probation Officer;noted he works closely with the schools, juveniles
and their families to impl6ment a variety: of programs and services to assist in
correctiuk their behavior. The DPO position has been, .a part of the City's effort and
Deputy Gutierrez sated_ there are `currently 13 students on contract, most are
referred to by their schools ,(Garvey, .Muscatel, or Temple Immediate School);
noted,
each student is seen on a mon_thly'basis for one school year; explained this is
a voluntary program; so once the one-year contract has ended, there is no legal
binding and itis the paresis' decision whether to renew their child's contract.
se to Council Merber Low's inquiry, Deputy Gutierrez indicated these
may haveproblems ranging from school performance and attendance to
thefts Oh'"
:g arrests, and possible gang involvement.
In response to Council Member Armenta, Deputy Gutierrez affirmed that none of
the youth have been incarcerated.
Council Member Armenta raised the question, does the Deputy Probation Officer
have the same responsibilities as the School Resource Officer?
Deputy Jim Farley, who previously served as the City's School Resource Officer
(SRO), noted the SRO provides law enforcement presence at the schools, also
identifies any safety concerns on campus, as well as assisting in the development
of a school safety plan. He acknowledged both positions work closely with the
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schools to address issues such as cyber bullying, graffiti and gang intelligence,
threat assessments (whether threats from individual students against themselves or
to the school); indicated Deputy Gutierrez serves an invaluable source as he has
gained the trust of students and their families from serving the Rosemead
community for the past 13 years.
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Council Member Armenta expressed support for the position of an SRO, opining
their daily presence on the school campuses has proven to create a positive
relationship between law enforcement and the youth; noting the program has
become an integral part in building safer schoolsand communities.
In response to Council Member Low, Deputy Gutierrez stated when the student is
confronted with an issue, they are put on notic.e `and,we educate the parents by trying
to provide resources to help steer the on the right path. He opined the difficult
part is trying to make the arrest and prosecute, ;which is where the school
personnel's help to correlate and build the case is needed
In regards to determining which students are involved in graffiti, Deputy Gutierrez
noted on average five children's notebooks have the same tagging that are seen on
the streets.
,ci the City has an ordinance regarding graffiti, so the
that thew." actions wrll,have a consequence on their
inquiry, Deputy Gutierrez stated there are currently 13 at -
(3 non Rosemead residents); and 24 youth on probation.
to urged that we ensure the City is only paying the bill for
South Say Gabriel residents who also live in the "91770"
if it is common for cities to have a contract for a
Deputy"Grutrerrez indicated other cities such Duarte and Burbank have a contract
for a Probationary Officer.
Council Member Armenta reiterated so only one of the San Gabriel Valley cities
contracts for the position.
Lieutenant Joe Vicarsio and Deputy Cesar Romero made a presentation about the
STAR Program.; stated the Program provides a structured curriculum consisting of
a number of classes and lessons agreed upon.
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In response to Council Member Low, Deputy Romero explained the number of
lessons provided influences the overall price. A sample cost estimate is provided as
a measuring tool to compare the number of lessons for grade levels based on the
number of schools in both the Rosemead and Garvey School Districts; stated the
number of staff assigned from the Sheriffs Department to the Program could be
two or three, depending on the number of lessons selected.
Mayor Ly concurred with Council Member Armenta that it is important the other
cities whose residents/students are benefitting from this Program also contribute to
the cost.
Council Member Low opined the City sh6uld also look into partnering with the
School District to see if they will share, the cost
City Manager Molleda affirmed that staff will reach out:to the Cities of El Monte
and Monterey Park, and the rdspective School Districts to come to a resolution
regarding the cost.
Mayor Ly opined it would be beneficial.and advantageous for the community if the
Public Safety Connections assist with the STAR Program.
Council Member Armenta expressed.concem that the City will be paying $102,000
for the SW.Trogram and .$87,000 for the Deputy Probationary Officer as the
rPcnnneihilyt7�+c nuerlati each'%:other: asserted.Council needs to ensure we are
Council Member Armenta inquired how does the City justify to residents spending
$87,000 for at -risk youth.
Council Member Low inquired if we eliminate the position of the Deputy Probation
Officer, will the at -risk youth still have a Probation Officer assigned.
Deputy Gutierrez responded yes the court will assign a Probation Officer, however
the level of service will diminish.
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Deputy Gutierrez responded yes the court will assign a Probation Officer, however
the level of service will diminish,
Mayor Pro Tem Clark asked if this item could be tabled until staff gathers more
information from the respective cities and school districts.
City Manager Molleda noted the DPO contract requires a 30 -day notice of
termination, so staff can bring back this item for Council's consideration in 36 days.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark refuses to cancel the
Mayor Ly concurred with Mayor Pro T
Mayor Pro Tem Clark suggested
Department Annual Contract Re
City Attorney Richman sugge
proceeding with the 15` and
recommendation back at a future
ACTION: Moved by'"
following actions:
1. Execute the Los Ange
undd6tariding that the
notice; and
ON: T
to to
NOES:
Tem
ith the
tonight.
Angeles County Probation
the ST.
removing staff's 3rd: 1pcommendation and
recommendations, then bringing the 3rd
seconded by Mayor Ly to take the
Agreement with the
with 30 days written
program representatives to determine an
d approximate amount or range.
the following vote AYES: Clark, Ly NOES: Arm enta,
Substitute motion failed.
by Council Member Low and seconded by Council Member
continue the Los Angeles County Probation Department
i'was carried out by the following vote AYES: Armenta, Low
ABSENT: Alarcon Substitute motion failed.
7. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. City Council Comments
Mayor Pro Tem Clark requested to have tonight's City Council Meeting adjourned
in memory of Ernest Esquivel.
Mayor Ly affirmed the meeting will be adjourned in memory as requested after
Closed Session.
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1. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Case Name: Chacon v. Rosemead et al. LASC: BC 706941
Mayor Pro Tem Clark requested the Closed Session meeting be held at the end of the
Special Joint meeting.
City Attorney Richman reported there was no reportabl
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Clark adjourned the sp
Esquivel. The next regular City Council
at 7:00 p.m., in the Rosemead City Hall`;
Ericka
APPROVED:
Steven Ly,
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.g is schedu
1 Chamber.
taken in Closed Session.
p.m,, in memory of Ernest
to be held on July 10, 2018,
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