CC - Item 5B - Minutes 1-15-19 MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL,HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,
AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
JANUARY 15, 2019.
The special meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Ly at
6:05 p.m., in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Mayor Ly, Mayor Pro Tern Clark, Council Members Armenta, Dang and Low
ABSENT:NONE . .`
1. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL.COUNSEL- EXISTING"LITIGATION
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
City of Gardena v. Regional Water Quality`Control Board `\.. .o
Case Number# 30-201.6.00833722-CU-WM'CJC
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL-COUNSEL-ANTICIPATION OF LITIGATION
Initiationoflitigation pursuant to Govt.2Code Section,54956.9 (d)(4); 1 Case
City Attorney Richman announced the City Council will discuss two items in Closed Session,
and report any action`taken at the 7:00 p.m. special,joint meeting.
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/ RECONVENE TO SPEL
CIAJOINT MEETING
^`y •� 1 7.00 P.M.
The special joint meeting of the Rosemead'City Council, Housing Development Corporation, and
Successor Agencyto the Community Development Commission was called to order by Mayor Ly
at 7:04 p.m., in the'kosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead, California\ \° 6
PRESENT: Mayor/President/Chair Ly, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-President/Vice-Chair Clark,
Council Members/Directors/Commissioners Armenta, Dang and Low
ABSENT: NONE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Dang
INVOCATION was led by Council Member Armenta
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STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Molleda, Assistant City Manager Tsujiuchi, City Attorney
Richman, Chief of Police Kusayanagi, Chief of Fire Ramirez, Director of Community
Development Kim, Director of Public Works Alfonso, Director of Finance Lieu, Acting Director
of Parks and Recreation Chu, and City Clerk Hernandez
City Attorney Richman reported out from Closed Session that the City Council directed
Burke, Williams, and Sorensen, LLC to initiate litigation on item No.1B.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Low and seconded by Council Member Armenta
to direct Burke, Williams, and Sorensen, LLC to initiate/litigation. Motion was carried out
by the following vote: AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dani,"Trow,Ly ABSENT: None
2. PUBLIC COMMENT -
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Speaker Nancy Eng, on behalf of the San:Gabriel Valle`y.National Alliance for Mental
Illness (NAMI) organization, presented two volunteer appreciation certificates to the
Public Safety Division and Parks and Recreation Department. Mrs. Eng commended the
staff and thanked the City for inviting NAMI to attend City events fo.raise awareness about
mental illness.
3. PRESENTATIONS
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A. Presentation by Los Angeles'County,Temple Sheriff Station Pack-A-Patrol Car Toy
Drive Recognition to WalniaA,StoresInc. '!!!,,
Sergeant Fiedler reported the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Temple
Station collaborated with Rosemead Walmart Store to host a Pack-A-Patrol Car
-.-Toy Drive. The drive welcomed new unwrapped toys to give to underprivileged
" !children in the community.I .."
The City Council thanked Los Angeles County Sheriffs and recognized Rosemead
,,Walmart Store for their contribution to the community.
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B. Recognition of the 2018 Holiday Decoration Award Winners
City Clerk,Hernandez announced the Annual Holiday Decoration Award was a
successf it event,with 17 residential entries and one business.Each winner received
a gift card andfa holiday ornament as a prize.
Beautification Commissioner Lewin introduced the Holiday Decoration Awards
Winners in attendance.Resident Dottie Dubois,won in the category for Celebrating
Tradition and residents Howard and Joie Mattern, won in the category for
Christmas with a Twist.
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4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Resolution Adopting Complete Streets Policy Pursuant to the California Complete
Streets Act of 2008
"Complete Streets"are streets that are designed to allow safe and convenient access
for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, motorists,
and transit users of all ages and abilities. The State of California emphasized the
importance of Complete Streets by enacting the California Complete Streets Act of
2008, which requires cities to adopt Complete Streets policies that identify how
they will provide for the mobility needs ,of°4l1 users, recognizing bicycles,
pedestrians and transit modes as integral,elements of the transportation system.
Beginning in January 2011, any substantive revisions to,the circulation element of
the general plan must include completestreets provisions.
Annually, Metropolitan Transportation Authority allocates federal grant funds to
the region to support streets,highways,mass transit,non-vehicular access and other
infrastructure improvements. To receive funding through),,the program, a
jurisdiction must have either updated its'General,Plan to comply With the Complete
Streets Act of 2008, or adopted a Complete Streets Resolution that incorporates the
required Complete Streets,elements.
Recommendation: That the City Council,take the following actions:
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1. Approve Resolution No 2019-01 adopting a:Complete Streets Policy entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF e•ROSEMEAD, 'CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A
„COMPLETE'STREETS POLICY
2 And take,such`additional, related action that may be desirable.
Director of Public Works,Alfonso reported the Complete Streets Policy is designed
\to allow safe and convenient access for all users of the streets. Improvements for
complete streets) include sidewalk, bike lanes, street trees, ADA curb ramps,
crosswalks, and'pedestrian signals. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority
allocates,Federal grant funds to the region to support streets,highways,mass transit,
non-vehicular access, and other infrastructure improvements. A jurisdiction must
adopt a Complete Streets Policy to receive funds through the program.
In response to Council Member Low's question about Metro's policy template and
funding amount, Director of Public Works Alfonso affirmed that Metro provides a
model to all jurisdictions to allow for consistency within the policy. As for funding
from Metro, it will depend on the types of proposed City projects; staff will apply
for as much funding needed.
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City Manager Molleda interjected, for the City to apply for Metro grants, a
Complete Street Policy resolution must be adopted by the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark referenced a slide of the presentation and liked the suggested
protected bike lanes. She explained that having a painted striped lane as a bike lane
gives a false sense of security to the bicyclist. Mrs. Clark also suggested the rails to
trails idea to convert unused train tracks to protected bike lanes or down the
riverways. She reiterated that by adopting a Complete Streets Policy, the City has
options and not just painting stripes on the street for the bicyclist. Mrs. Clark also
inquired about signal synchronization.
Director of Public Works Alfonso replied that signal synchronization was a
different project and not part of the Complete Streets Policy.
Mayor Ly opened the public hearing for comments,there being no comments from
the public; he closed the Public Hearing.
ACTION: Motion by Council Member Low, seconded by Council Member Dang
to take the following actions:
1. Approve Resolution No. 2019-01 adoptinga Complete Streets Policy
2. And take such additional,related action that may be desirable.
Motion was carried outby the following votes; AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang,
Low and Ly ABSENT:None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Claims'and Demands
• Resolution No. 201;9-02 \
°A RESOLUTION OF°""THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$1,582,291`.72 NUMBERED 101899 THROUGH
;NUMBER 1;02015 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-02.
• Resolution No. 2019-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$1,137,101.58 NUMBERED 102016 THROUGH
NUMBER 102109 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-03.
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• Resolution No. 2019-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$641,336.91 NUMBERED 102110 THROUGH NUMBER
102217 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-04.
• Resolution No. 2019-01 SA
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY SOF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA,AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION OF THE, ,CITY , OF\ ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN
THE SUM OF $234,052.49 NUMBERED ° 10254
THROUGH 10255 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-01 SA.
• Resolution No.`2019 01 RHDC
A „RESOLUTION OF THE .°CITY OF °ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, AS °`-,THE ROSEMEAD' HOUSING
f DEVELOPMENT \ CORPORATION) ALLOWING
CERTAIN CL°AIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$204;800.00 NUMBERED 1603 INCLUSIVELY
,,Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-01 RHDC.
B. National League of Cities 2019 Congressional City Conference March 10-13,
\ °°2019, Washington, DC \
The City Council will consider authorizing the attendance of any Council Member
and ,City staff who wishes to attend the National League of Cities 2019
Congressional,City'/Conference in Washington, on March 10—13, 2019.
If the majorityof the City Council wishes to attend the Conference the regular City
Council Meeting scheduled on March 12, 2019, will need to be cancelled due to a
lack of quorum.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Authorize the attendance and finance of any Council Member or City staff that
wishes to attend the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference
in Washington, DC, on March 10—13, 2019; and
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2. If the majority of the City Council attends the conference, authorize the
cancellation of the March 12, 2019 City Council Meeting due to a lack of
quorum.
C. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-05 and the Records Retention Schedules
The City is upgrading its records management program, including its records
retention policies.The last time the City of Rosemead updated its retention schedule
was in 2006, adopting the State of California's 1999 Records Retention Schedule.
The new retention schedules were written interactively with representatives from
all departments participating in the project. They provide clear, specific records
descriptions and retention periods, and apply current law and technology to the
management of Rosemead's records.
The City is committed to establishing,and maintaining information and records
management practices that meet its business needs,`°transparency, accountability
requirements, and the public's expectations. The adoption sof Resolution No. 2019-
05 and the Records Retention Schedules will°result in efficiency gains and cost
savings.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2019-05 with the
Records Retention Schedule entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE. CITY.COUNCIL OF THE
/CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA,AND ADOPTING
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULES,AUTHORIZING
DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS AND
RESCINDING PRIOR RESOLUTION NO. 2006-15A
/ ACTION:',Motion by Mayor'Pro*Tern Clark and seconded by Council Member
Dang to approve Consent Calendar Items A, B, and C. Motion was carried out by
\ ` .the following votes: AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low and Ly ABSENT:
None `' M
6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER& STAFF
A. Amending Comprehensive Fee Schedule Resolution No. 2018-24
The City provides various "individualized" services (i.e., inspections, permits,
variances, etc.)that are not of general benefit. Historically,many of these services
are being provided at a cost greater than the price being charged for them thus,
resulting in the subsidy of the remaining cost of a service from the general
taxpayers. From time-to-time, as a matter of routine fee maintenance,to keep pace
with increasing costs of individualized services, to maintain compliance with
Federal, State, or County statutes, or to add new fees, the fees charged to the
beneficiary are reviewed and updated on a regular basis and when necessary.
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Resolution No. 2019-06 amends the current Comprehensive Fee Schedule to
include a new proposed Parks and Recreation fee for the leasing of garden plots.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a new annual $1.20 per square
foot fee for the leasing of community garden plot space; and adopt Resolution No.
2019-06 that amends the "Comprehensive Fee Schedule" to include the new fee
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2018-
24 COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE, OF FEES BY
ADDING A FEE FOR LEASING`OF, GARDEN PLOTS
Interim Director of Parks and RecreationrChu presented the new proposed fee for
the leasing of garden plots. The new,charge will offset annual cost for general
maintenance,utilities, and staff time.Each plot is five-feet by ten-feet and will cost
$1.20 per square foot, with a total price of$60 annually to�each tenant.
Council Member Dang asked if the proposed fee included the cost of water usage.
Interim Director of Parks'and.Recreation Chu affirmed the fee is inclusive for water
usage, trash collection,^.staff"cost, general `maintenance, replacement of soil,
equipment anct other miscellaneous items to maintainrothe community garden.
In response to Mayor Ly's question about plotusze, Interim Director of Parks and
Recreation Chu explained that each garden plot size is five-feet by ten-feet, which
is roughly fifty square^feet in size?
Council Member Armenta asked about number of rented plots.
Interim Director of Parks,and Recreation Chu replied fourteen out of the twenty-
six plots are leased. °A
ACTION: Motion Made by Council Member Armenia and seconded by Council
Member Low to approve a new fee of$1.20 per square foot for the leasing of garden
plots; and adopt-Resolution No. 2019-06 that amends Resolution No. 2018-24
entitled, Comprehensive Schedule of Fees, to include the new fee. Motion was
carried out by the following votes: AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low and Ly
ABSENT: None
B. Rosemead Transit Services—Approval of Six-Month Extension and Authorization
to Solicit Proposals
On August 11, 2015, the City Council approved a three-year Professional Services
Agreement with Southland Transit to manage and operate the City's Transit System
that includes the Dial-A-Ride and Explorer Fixed Route bus services.The base term
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of the agreement expired on December 31, 2018. Although the agreement allows
for one two-year extension,staff would like to seek other competitive bids to ensure
the City is receiving the best transit service available. Staff is also seeking a six-
month extension with Southland Transit or an alternate transit provider to allow the
necessary time to issue a new Request for Proposals and bring the transit services
agreement in line with the fiscal year budget process.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a six-month extension with Southland
Transit through June 30, 2019; or /
2. Authorize the City Manager to executead temporary six-month transit services
agreement with Transportation Concepts; or 4 � ,
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a temporary''one-year transit services
agreement with MV Transportation; and
4. Authorize staff to solicit proposals fora new Transit Services Agreement; and
5. Take such additional,related action that may be necessary.
Director of Public Works'Alfonso explained the current three-year agreement with
Southland Transit,expired'on'\December 31,.2018,and allowed for one two-year
extension. Staff is'seeking a‘,six-month'extension to the existing transit services
agreement and request authorization-for staff to solicit proposals for a new transit
agreement. Negotiations with Southland Transit extended beyond agreement
expiration and ityas uncertain if the City would reach an agreement with the transit
prov'ider.. Therefore, stiff reached outto two transit companies, Transportation
Concepts,and MV Transportation, who are willing to take over on an emergency
• basis for a brief term.
Council Member'Arme to asked if staff contacted the transportation company that
serviced the City prior to Southland Transit.
Director of Public Works Alfonso replied he was not sure which company was prior
to Southland Transit. Mr.Alfonso stated he contacted MV Transportation, Concept
Transportation, and First Transit; noted only MV Transportation and Concept
Transportation responded and submitted proposals.
In response to Council Member Armenta's inquiry about First Transit, Director of
Public Works Alfonso explained he contacted the company but did not receive a
callback.
Jason Snow, Chief Operating Officer of Southland Transit, stated he started with
the company two years ago and missed the first year of the contract. He explained
that during the term of the agreement,there had been changes in oversight from the
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City side from City Managers to Directors of Public Works. He noted an assertion
was made that the City did not accommodate Southland Transit's request for a price
adjustment on the basis that there were potential minimum wage changes. During
the Request for Proposal time, a single increase was known to minimum wage at
that time. Mr. Snow explained, the company submitted a proposal in September
2015 and began providing services in January of 2016. In April of 2016, Governor
Brown signed Senate Bill 3 into law which introduced another series and increases
to minimum wage over five years. Therefore,the company requested over the time
of the contract term to get an equitable adjustment, which the City rejected. The
pricing provided in the RFP to the City in terms,o f that makes the minimum wage
adjustment at $927,000 versus the competitors' price of $1.4 million and $1.5
million. The second assertion made were:performance laps related to vehicle
maintenance, record keeping, and billing discrepancies on fuel, and insurance cost
that require correction. Mr. Snow asserted'he was not aware of any lapses in the
vehicle maintenance program nor/anything associated with record-keeping for
vehicle maintenance. He explainedthe company s vehicle maintenance program
records are inspected annually by the California Highway In terms of billing,
discrepancies on fuel and insurance cost,he stated he was not sure that any existed
within the boundaries of the contract. He explained the company'was requested to
remove the cost associatedbwith operating a gasoline vehicle that was brought over
from the prior contract term because the City's intention with a new contract was
only to operate propane-powered vehicles. tiHe,noted that the contract did not
support the request, but ii tithe interest,of good,faith and goodwill, the company
made the gesture andconceded the r cost aociate'diwith insurance and fueling
reimbursement
Council Member Armenta stated she was surprised at Mr. Snow's comments. She
.asserted she-was involveddin all the meetings with Southland Transit and staff. She
explained that items�in the staff report had been presented to Southland Transit's
attention repeatedly.Their fleet r .anager stated to City staff the buses were serviced
and regularlydetailed at night. City'staff contacted the detailing company and were
' told that they.do,not work,at night to detail vehicles. Also, at another meeting, a
,,$2,000 overcharge was brought to their attention, and Southland Transit staff
responded that it was the City's responsibility to find the errors. Mrs. Armenta
clarified„the company assigns a project manager to the City and they should be
responsible for the errors, not the City. She reiterated that she was the Council
Member that proposed the City award the contract to Southland Transit because
they were the'closest propane yard to Rosemead.
Mr. Snow responded he did not remember that specific conversation.
Council Member Armenta stated the City Manager was also present at the meetings
with Southland Transit. She advised that future meetings with the company need to
be recorded for the record and was pleased that the current City Council Meeting
is recorded for the record.Mrs.Armenta cautioned that Mr. Snow's comments were
untrue, and certain issues could be traced back to previous agendas that were
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brought before the City Council. She asked City Manager Molleda how many years
the buses had not been detailed.
City Manager Molleda responded staff believes that the buses had not been detailed
for about two to three years.
Council Member Armenta stated the City was being charged the cost of detailing
services for over two years and the buses looked old. She recounted that the City
purchased five buses and Southland Transit provided two additional buses with the
understanding the City would pay for the insurance cost. The two buses were gas-
operated, the one City bus that operated on propane fuel was non-operative. For
months the propane bus was out of service; therefore, the company used the gas
bus and charged the City the cost. "
Council Member Low asked if the 4City is going'to spay $972,000 to operate the
transit buses, and if staff has looked at other options.
City Manager Molleda explained4due to time constrains,the,Director of Public
Works was only able tomobtain two other options.'
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Council Member Armenta suggested contacting the previous transit company
Laidlaw now First Transit, since thepcompany wasafamiliar with the routes.
Mayor sLy stated;-that Mr. Alfonso indicated he contacted First Transit and there
was o response back.
Council°Member A menta asked,Mr. Alfonso how many times he contacted First
Transit. . dn
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Directo o f Public', VAlfonso replied he left one message with their Arizona
office.
'''City Manager Molleda added that staff had contacted First Transit in December,
and they had notIresponded as of today.
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MayorLycommupicated to Mr. Snow that there were two separate expectations
for himself and,another for the City. He noted that although Southland Transit has
had discussions with more than one CityManager and Director of Public Works,
there has always been a longtime City staff member addressing the issues, which
has not changed. Mr. Ly recalled the past conversations on why the City converted
their transit buses to propane and resulting in awarding the contract to Southland
Transit. He expressed that the transit company has not demonstrated good faith in
the past couple of years. Although the other proposals are more expensive than
Southland Transit, he asked the staff what option is recommended.
Director of Public Works Alfonso replied MV Transportation is proposing a one-
year term service, and Transportation Concepts is offering to provide a six-month
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to one-year term of service. Meanwhile, the staff will have the opportunity to
prepare a Request for Proposal.
Mayor Ly suggested the City Council select MV Transportation as the new transit
provider with a one-year term to allow staff time to prepare a Request for Proposal.
Council Member Low stated she liked Southland Transit's price;expressed concern
with the quality service offered to residents and the City. Mrs. Low agreed to select
another transit company for a one-year term.
Council Member Armenta inquired if staff could reach out to First Transit(formerly
Laidlaw) again in hopes they could provide proposal.
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Mayor Ly reiterated it was the Council's prerogative to table an item, and its
practice and precedence in the past. Mr. Ly expressed concern with trying to go
back to First Transit if they did not respond to Mr.N Alfonso's message about
submitting a bid.
Council Member Armenta stated she"'was concerned with calling an out-of-state
office, as the right personPmay not have been.reached. She noted that First Transit
has a local office in the City of El Monte. e
Council Member Low asked staff whatthe timeline the Council's decision is.
Mayor'�Ly expressed,concern with delaying a decision to award a contract because
it will9,4ygive staff 48-hours to obtain a new proposal from other transit services
and to finalize a staff report for the next meeting agenda.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark inquiredabout the bid process and asked if staff had to
choosethe,,lowest responsible bidder. She voiced concerns with the received
\ proposals that werealready public which will allow competitors to lower their
prices.
City Attorney Richman clarified the transit services proposals do not fall under the
PublicnContract Code for bids. Usually, Public Works project requires a formal
bid, those bids are sealed, and the City is obligated by law to go with the lowest
bidder. Request for Proposal of services are not a Public Works contract.
Council Member Low inquired if there will be an issue if the City asked for more
proposals, since the current recommendations have already been made public.
Mayor Ly responded that staff could ask the companies if they can match the new
lowest bid.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark agreed with Council Member Armenta for staff to contact
First Transit and inquire about any additional proposals.
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Mayor Ly announced two Council Members wished to table the item.
Council Member Dang explained to Mr. Snow that even though he started with
Southland Transit two years ago,he did not have the luxury of ignoring the contract
items addressed. Secondly, other transit options in the staff report were more
expensive and suggested staff request more bids from other transportation
companies.
Mayor Ly reminded the City Council that the current transportation contract
expired on January 31, 2019, because of its urgency, there were no additional
proposals.
Council Member Low agreed with Mayor,Ly that timing was a factor and the
contract will only be for a one-year tem, allowing,staff to prepare a Request for
Proposal.
Council Member Armenta suggested that staff request morehproposals from other
companies, and if there is no response within the week, then the Council could
direct staff to choose Option No. 3 MV Transportation.
City Attorney Richmaclarified if no other additional options are obtained by
Tuesday, then Council will vote on-the sameitems as tonight.
Mayor Ly asked Mr. Alfonso if the two other bids Already received would likely
change if pew-proposals are submitted:. M .,
Directorof Public /Works Alfonso'replied he did not think there would be any
changes to the submittedproposals \
Council Member Arinenta asked if the new transit company can start the first day
in February \
„Director of Public Works Alfonso replied in conversations with both transportation
companies, it was discussed that the starting date would be in February.
City �AttorneY. Will
expressed concern with delaying a decision, that the new
transit company will only have a week to coordinate the operation of the buses.
Council Member Low made a motion to proceed with staff's recommendation
Option No. 3 with MV Transportation.
Council Member Dang asked if MV Transportation was aware of the propane fuel
buses and other matters Mrs. Armenta talked about; in addition, if they are willing
to abide by all terms and conditions the City has in place.
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Director of Public Works Alfonso affirmed that MV Transportation is familiar with
and will abide to the terms of the agreement and scope of work; further stated they
are willing to adhere to all of the conditions and requirements.
ACTION: Motion made by Council Member Low and seconded by Mayor Ly to
approve Option No. 3, authorizing the City Manager to execute a temporary one-
year transit services agreement with MV Transportation. Motion was carried out by
the following votes: AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low and Ly ABSENT:
None
7. MATTERS FROM MAYOR& CITY COUNCIL/
A. City Council Comments
Mayor Pro Tem Clark reported she,and other`•Council Members attended the
Contract Cities Legislative Day,,event'on January�'7 9.2019, to meet with State
legislators and share their concerns,affecting the comrnunity,.
Council Member Armenta added she also attended the Contra t"'Cities Legislative
Day event and learned about Keeping,,California Safe Act by U:S;:Representative
Jim Cooper. Mrs. Armenta inquired about the City's senior nutrition program and
the cost to seniors. She,explained..a senior,a,member of a long-time senior club at
Garvey Center, is charged the non-resident price of,$3.25. Mrs. Armenta expressed
concern since the Community Development Block,Grant program (CDBG) is
subsidizing thelun.ch program:
Interim\Dirrector of Parks and Recreation Chu replied he had not heard of the issue
and woutd4investigate°it. He noted that the base fee in the schedule is $1.25 for
residents andS3:25 for non-residents. Mr. Chu affirmed he will communicate with
` ., -staff the exception to senior club`members at Garvey Center.
'‘,, Council Member Arinenta,clarified that when the fee schedule was adopted, it was
'mentioned that senior club'members would be included and treated as residents.
Thelunch program\is beingfunded through the CDBG program,and$3.25 may not
be-a Tot for many,,but for seniors, it is a lot when they are on a fixed income.
Mayor Ly reportedf he attended the Contract Cities Legislative Day event and met
with legislators;"thanked Senator Susan Rubio and Senator Ling Ling Chang for
taking time bo discuss important issues such as restoring public safety in
communities. He also indicated he met with Assemblymember Jim Copper to show
support on his efforts on public safety. He explained that Cooper's initiative would
change the current law on what is considered a misdemeanor, for example stealing
$950 worth of items is not considered a felony, rather a misdemeanor.
Rosemead City Council, Housing Development Corporation
and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community
Development Commission Special Joint Meeting
Minutes of January 15, 2019
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8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ly adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting is
scheduled to take place on January 22, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall
Council Chamber.
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and the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community
Development Commission Special Joint Meeting
Minutes of January 15, 2019
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