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CC - Item 4B - Minutes of October 22, 2019 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SPECIAL AND REGULAR JOINT MEETING OCTOBER 22,2019 The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Clark at 6:01 p.m., in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. /100 PRESENT: Mayor Clark, Mayor Pro Tern Armenta, Council^Members Dang, Low and Ly ABSENT: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Pro Tem Armenta INVOCATION was led by Council Member Dang) STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City, Manager Kim, City ,/Attorney Richman, Chief of Police Kusayanagi, Director of Finance Lieu, Director of Public,Works Daste, Director of Parks and Recreation Boecking, and City Clerk Hernandez; 1. PRESENTATIONS °�� , A. Introduction of Newly Hired Finance Manager Maria Teresita Anson ,"7-Director of Finance Lieu introduced Finance Manager Maria Teresita"Tess"Anson. AT' The City Council welcomed Ms - son to the Rosemead family. B. Proclamation"&claring October 23-31, 2019 as "Red Ribbon Week" in the City „of Rosemead .4„s' The,City Council presented a Proclamation to Chief of Police Kusayanagi and Public'ySafety: Supervisor Mandy Wong declaring October 23-31, 2019 as "Red Ribbon Week” in the City of Rosemead. C. Presentation by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation - Most Business-Friendly City Finalist Award Bob Machuca, Business Assistant Director, the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, presented an award for the City of Rosemead being named as a "2019 Most Business-Friendly City" finalist for the 5th year in a row; stated Rosemead is committed to its economic development, fiscal stability and maintaining its business-friendly atmosphere by engaging the business community. Rosemead City Council Special Meeting and City Council, Housing Development Corporation and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting AGENDA ITEM 4.B Minutes of October 22, 2019 Page 1 of 9 D. Presentation by South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board Member Michael Cacciotti—Air Quality Update Michael Cacciotti, Board Member, South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), and Council Member, City of South Pasadena, presented a PowerPoint presentation consisting of the challenges in meeting air quality health standards and the health impacts;noted various programs that offer incentives and grants that help reduce air pollution and improve the air quality in the City. Council Member Ly asked Mr. Cacciotti if he knew the current status and AQMD's position on Senate Bill (SB) 732, establishing a district board to govern as a taxing entity while regulating air emissions. Board Member Cacciotti explained Sp''7g2 would authorize the district board to impose a transaction and use tax- within the boundaries, which will be used to implement projects that reduce air pollution through incentives; informed Council that they asked legislature to hold,the bill as several cities,3within the San Gabriel Valley expressed concern, however they still moved it forward; indicated he urged his South Pasadena Council to place an initiative on their November ballot, emphasizing if they didn't act now then another agency such a`setro or AQMD would put a measure'o i the ballot to increasetitaxes. Council Member Ly inquired howw,AQMD will cover the billions of dollars needed to meet the-federal mandates and costs;.asked when is the next AQMD update. Mr G‘acciotti responded we get funding through several grants, as well as from car registration and violations of oil refineries;opined it will be tough,however we will diligently work with other agencesuch as CARB and other pollution districts; '�" ioted�there has been discussion but a„date has not been set for AQMD's next update. 4” Council'Member Dang-w expressedvconcern of the air pollutants caused as a result of the traffic congestion on Rosemead Boulevard and for the increasing number of ort-centric service providers popping up in the San Gabriel Valley, referencing the port on Temple City Boulevard and another in El Monte; queried if AQMD hasconsidered installing equipment to monitor these big rigs coming through and polluting the area. �� V4 Board Member Cacciotti mentioned that other cities share that same concern of mobile source air pollution; noted their indirect source rule when looking at rain ports, airports, rail yards is warehouses; indicated AQMD has considered if they should implement a rule that comes down hard on the big logistic groups or enter an MOU providing incentive programs for electric charging stations; stated there is also research being conducted on the possibilities of changing the trucks to all electric, heavy duty trucks. Mayor Clark thanked Mr. Cacciotti for his insightful presentation. Rosemead City Council Special Meeting and City Council, Housing Development Corporation and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2019 Page 2 of 9 E. Presentation Updates on Rosemead Chamber of Commerce by Executive Director Ray Jan and Chamber Board Members Ray Jan, CEO, Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, provided the City Council with the Chamber's annual update, which included the activities and events from 2018-2019, hospitality initiatives and community involvement through their new programs and partnerships. Paul Chen, Board Member, Chamber of Commerce, stated they have actively been recruiting for a Manager of Memberships, whose goal will be to increase membership by securing more accounts. Council Member Low pointed out that Rosemead's official Chinese name is not being used, referring to the pictures displayed tonight and the newspapers; asked if the Chamber was aware that the City'Of R�osemead,adopted"Honey" as its Chinese name; expressed it would be great if/the Chamberof Commerce helped the City promote it as the City went throughhthe process of formally'adopting it as the City's official name in Chinese. Ms. Jan said she willcontact City Clerkv•Hernandez to get &PDF file to start promoting the City's"Chinese name properly'in the Rosemead Report. Council Member Low stated about two years ago,,the Council allocated $200,000 to the Chamber:of Commerce in effort.to help them attain financial stability,noting a plann!was presented showing"how thejmoney would be spent; asked if they can provide Council with a financial status to show the community how those funds were spent,actual expenditures tie compare to what the goals were and understand the path Chamber is„going in. �, Mr Chen affirmed that they will provide Council with a more detailed report. Ms. Jan responded she will coordinate with the City Clerk when their report can be added to a fuiUre agenda. Mayor>Pro Tem Armenta commended Ray Jan for working hard in the Chamber's efforts to promote Rosemead and its businesses; expressed she is looking forward to conducting`a`Taste of Rosemead" or a "Rosemead Week" to give exposure to the City'srestaurants; mentioned the City of Diamond Bar had a restaurant week, in which their Council Member Andrew Chow was sharing pictures on social media of him visiting and supporting the 28 restaurants that participated; suggested her colleagues challenge each other to do the same in our Taste of Rosemead. Council Member Dang echoed appreciation to Ray Jan and Paul Chen for all their great ideas and organizing the events. Ray Jan thanked the City and Council for their continuous support in working together to make the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce better. • Rosemead City Council Special Meeting and City Council, Housing Development Corporation and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2019 Page 3 of 9 2. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Clark stated Closed Session will be held at the end of the regular meeting. A. LIABILITY CLAIMS —Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95 1. Claimant: Zhou Agency Claimed Against: City of Rosemead 2. Claimant: Liang Agency Claimed Against: City of Rosemead ua B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL' N Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) � Number of Potential Cases: 1 , �`, 7:00 P.M. M CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Clark called the regular to order at 7:14 pp. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—Mayor INVOCATION Council Member Dang du 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor „ark opened thePublic Comment period. Cl 4hW ",Speaker Tracy L°oa,President of the oard,Savannah Memorial Park,shared that their next event�is scheduled`for NovembB er,2°I, where Girl Scout Troops will place small American flags on�the gravesites or Veterans-Day to honor those that served, noting the community is welcome to participate as well; encouraged Council and the community to contact them at(626) 2i74-2,1838 if there;are any questions or concerns. a � Mayor Pro TernArmentaaindicated she was working with Beverly on a legislative proposal; asserted it will be"easier for a lobbyist to find grants to help at Savannah Cemetery now that they are a 501(c)(3); asked Assistant City Manager Kim to follow-up with Ms. Lowa. Mayor Clark noted that 501(c)(3) organizations, such as her church, are exempt from the Safe, Clean Water program, so they should not be taxed on parcel. Speaker Barbra Williams expressed concern about the Dial-A-Ride service provided by MV Transportation; asserted that she will no longer use those services as long as they are facilitating it as they do not know the City's routes; opined MV Transportation's staff are rude and unreliable as her appointments have been cancelled without notification. Rosemead City Council Special Meeting and City Council, Housing Development Corporation and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2019 Page 4 of 9 Council Member Low asked staff to reach out to MV Transportation to address Ms. Williams' concerns. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta apologized to Ms. Williams on behalf of the City as none of our residents should be receiving such treatment, especially from a paid contractor; indicated she believes there are cameras on the buses for safety and security purposes, suggested staff reviews those videos. There being no other comments, Mayor Clark closed the Public Comment period. 4. PUBLIC HEARING -None 5. CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION: Moved by Council Member Ly and`seconded by'Mayor Pro Tem Armenta to approve Consent Calendar Items A through,,G. Motion was carried out by the following vote AYES: Armenta, Clark,Dang, Low`Ly ABSENT: None, A. Claims and Demands • Resolution No.2019=5:7 A RESOLUTION jOF THE'`"CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 9F ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA ALLOWING CERTAINP�CLAIMSAND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $481,833 21 0 NUMBESRED°' 10466. THROUGH W MBER 10,44749 INCLUSIVELY `ern Recommendation Adopt Itesolutio No. 2019-57. B ° Approval oflainutes �, a; ecommendation: That theroinC it3Council approve the special and regular meeting Minutes of May 28 2019. emu , 1 C. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 989,Adding Chapter 2.38 to Title 2 of the Rosetriead°Municipal Code Relating to the Use of the City's Seal and Logos On October 8, 2019, the City Council introduced for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 989, adding Chapter 2.38 to the Rosemead Municipal Code relating to the use of the City's Seal and City Logos. The City desires to establish an ordinance to protect and govern the use of the City Seal and Logos to ensure City- wide uniformity. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 989 by title only, entitled: Rosemead City Council Special Meeting and City Council, Housing Development Corporation and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2019 Page 5 of 9 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.38 TO TITLE 2 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE USE OF THE CITY'S SEAL AND LOGOS D. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-58 Authorizing Submittal of Application(s) for All CalRecycle Grants for which the City of Rosemead is Eligible The City of Rosemead completed a CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant project application for CalRecycle TRP 12 Cycle. The CalRecyle Grant program allows the State of California to administer various grant programs in furtherance of the state efforts Oto reduce, recycle and reuse solid waste generated in the state, thereby preserving`loandtifill capacity and protecting public health and safety and the environment. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt ResolutionNo.2019-58, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY •COUNCIL OF THE= CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL' I!OF 'APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL CALRECYCLE NGRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD IS ELIGIBLE war k,� E. Titles of I,Officers Authorized to=;Make Deposits and Withdrawals in the Local Agency Investment Fund(LAIF) ,= fl The)City of Rosemead invests in the Local Agency Investment Fund(LAIF). LAIF •must have on`file a City resolution listing the exact names and titles of officers authored to,make:deposits and"withdrawals in the LAIF account. On August 23, "``"' 2016, theC�ity Council'vpassed Resolution No. 2016-43, designating the City Manager, Assistant City\Manager, and Director of Finance as the officers having \\,authority to make deposits and withdrawals in the LAIF account. The proposed resolution provides'LAIF with a listing of current names and titles of officers authorized to make,deposits and withdrawals in the LAIF account. d Ih4�� y Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2019-59, entitled: 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 F. Authorized Signers on Bank Account for the City and Successor Agency for the Rosemead Community Development Commission Rosemead City Council Special Meeting and City Council, Housing Development Corporation and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2019 Page 6 of 9 The City of Rosemead and the Successor Agency for the Rosemead Community Development Commission require several different bank accounts to efficiently operate financial matters. Authorized signers on both the City's and the Successor Agency's accounts include all City Council Members, the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tem, the City Manager, and the Assistant City Manager. When new individuals replace incumbents, bank signature cards must be completed. Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions: • Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2019-60, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY,.COUNCIL OF THE .. CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFO o IA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, MAYOR PRO TEM, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, THE CITY MANAGER AND,ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AS SIGNERS ON THE'`CIT�Y'S BANK ACCOUNTS AT BANK OF'THE WEST; and gip'"°^;;, VIF • Adopt Successor Agency eNo's:2019-10,solution N 2019-10, entit Rled: cbb A RESOLUTION•<<OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD'CO,MMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, MAYOR PRO TEM, CIT "'CNCIL-MEMBERS, THE CITY SAGER AND ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AS SIGNERS ON TIDE:SUCCESSOR,AGENC -BANK ACCOUNTS AT `,,,'B �� ANK OF HE � p I � VIP G. „Authorizedigners noBnk Accou tTM for The Rosemead Housing Development Ariv �r, Corporation kbbbb The Rosemead,Housing Development Corporation (RHDC) requires a checking account to efficiently`\operate its financial matters. Authorized signers on the RIDC's account include al RHDC Directors, the President, the Vice President, the Executive Director and the Assistant City Manager. When new individuals replincumbei01 bank signature cards must be completed. Recommendation:0 That the City Council adopt Rosemead Housing Development Corporati•on Resolution No. 2019-10, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE 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 Rosemead City Council Special Meeting and City Council, Housing Development Corporation and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2019 Page 7 of 9 6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER& STAFF -None 7. MATTERS FROM MAYOR& CITY COUNCIL A. Council Comments Mayor Pro Tern Armenta thanked Parks and Recreation Department and the Public Services Division for their involvement in ensuring a successful Fall Fiesta and Dia De Los Muertos event, noting it was well attended; gave a special kudos to Parks Coordinator Janette Vicario for making the�alter that people lined up to take pictures in front of; suggested Director of Parks` and Recreation Boecking contact Ms. Lowa to brainstorm how to include Savannah Cemetery in next year's event. Council Member Low also commended staff on the Fall Fiesta event as it was a lot of fun and had a good turnout 'mu ��' Council Member Ly expressed Ahat,he had awonderful time at the League of California Cities' conference as he networkedwith new people„,and learned a lot of interesting things happening within\their'region and state. 11,, Mayor Clark commented4at she also attended athe League of California Cities' conference, shared about the session on homelessness; indicated during the Q&A portion, shei,ask.ed how are they going„to keep us from being a magnet from those comings to California, getting free housing and keeping their drug habits, noted unfortunately they did not answer`her questionopined its unacceptable that 4/5 of the people are keeping their drug habit. "'Council Member Dang opined the League's conference was an eye-opening ;,--experience,as a new Council Member; stated he thoroughly enjoyed networking as n : well as brainstorming:and sharing ideas with surrounding cities' Council Members. °�, '�a Mayor Clark adjourned,the meeting to Closed Session. City Attorney Richman pulled Item A.2, noting there is no further need to discuss it in Closed Session,"and only Items A.1 and B will be discussed. 2. CLOSED SESSION;,; A. LIABILITY CLAIMS —Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95 1. Claimant: Zhou Agency Claimed Against: City of Rosemead 2. Claimant: Liang—Item Pulled Agency Claimed Against: City of Rosemead Rosemead City Council Special Meeting and City Council, Housing Development Corporation and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2019 Page 8 of 9 B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) Number of Potential Cases: 1 Mayor Clark reconvened the meeting to open session. City Attorney Richman stated the following reportable action was taken for Item A.1 — Moved by Council Member Ly and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Armenta to reject the claim by Zhou. Motion was carried out by the followingvote AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang,Low, Ly ABSENT: None; noted there was no reportable action for Item B. 8. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at ,3:',10 p.m. The next 'City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on November�12,2019, at 7:00 p.m in,t e Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber. �� Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk X77 � \r a k, vAPPROVED: !1.L � '''',:,','111%, ) qui ' : �3 ‘,0`,'‘,\.:,.'\.s- Sandra `menta, Mayor , , ii o!�,.r �, °1 1 . 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