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CC - Item 5B - Minutes of September 10, 2019MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SPECIAL AND REGULAR JOINT MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 The special meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Clark at 6:05 p.m., in the Rosemead City Council Chamber, located#at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PRESENT: Mayor Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Arnie Dang, Low and Ly (teleconferenced from 1400 Wi ABSENT: None 1. WORKSHOP A. G-402 Incident Comradraining 6:30 p.m.), Council Members :+:Dupont, Washington 98327) Public Safety Supervisot��lah, ong mti� pd Diana Manzano-Garcia, who facilitated a resentahon o the Ca is S�� ' ed Trainin Institute of the Fps ? P A g Standardix 4' (nergency anagem Zig y em (SEMS) G-402. An Incident Comr '_A air execui X s, aims{ ati ,and policymakers involved with er lVI t ,gement Area Coordinator of Area D Office >, bpd d��" he Standardized Emergency Management -. iid�-�a basic understanding of a unified and area ;oordination for implementing policy to improve and local emergency management and response. The�zStandardized�"mergency Management System went into effect to require all statepncies tp>se the Standardized Emergency Management System to be ehgibTer sponse-related personnel costs. Standardized Emergency Manage me .stem improves information facilitation, enhances coordination between agencies, and tracks resource mobilization and deployment. In summary, coordination, communication, and cooperation are essential for effective response and recovery. The type of incident, jurisdiction, legal mandates, and degree of resource commitment usually determines the Lead Agency in a Single Command or Unified Command. Analyzing the determining factors and reaching consensus among agencies on the scene typically results in the right decision. Rosemead City Council, Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission, and Housing Development Corporation Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2019 Page I of 12 AGENDA ITEM 5.13 Mayor Pro Tem Armenta stated she had been involved in many emergency preparedness plans through NALEO. She shared the City was one of the few City's with an emergency mitigation plan in place. Mayor Clark stated the CERT program Public Safety Coordination Wong oversees is key to the community during an emergency. She thanked Ms. Diana Manzano- Garcia for her presentation on the Standardized Emergency Management System and recessed the special meeting at 7:06 p.m. RECONVENE TO THE REGULAR,1kIEETING 7:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Rosemead City 7:14 p.m., in the Rosemead City Council Rosemead, California. PRESENT: Mayor Clark, Mayor (teleconferenced from 1400 Wilmii ABSENT: None PLEDGE OF ALLE INVOCATION Members on 98327) by Mayor Clark at Valley Boulevard, Low and Ly A City Manager Kim, City Attorney )lic Works Daste, Director of Parks and and City Clerk Hernandez Speaker Daniel Acosta gpzessed concerns on a City of San Gabriel project in the Pacific ' � Ss.. Square Shop`ang Centerlb�mg developed, formerly the old growing grounds of the San Gabriel nursey�o" the,co` ier of Grand Avenue and San Gabriel Boulevard. During the Alameda Corridor'�'i& h development, Mr. Acosta explained that trucks were driving on his street six days meek, which caused street damage and superficial damage to his home. He suggested the City speak to the City of San Gabriel and ask to re-route their hauling trucks instead of driving on Grand Avenue within Rosemead boundaries. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta stated Mr. Acosta reached out to her many times about construction and traffic issues. She reiterated it's important the Council is notified of surrounding construction projects that may affect the City and its residents. Rosemead City Council, Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission, and Housing Development Corporation Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2019 Page 2 of 12 Speaker Annie Park, Public Relations Director for the International Youth Fellowship and the Gracias Music Foundation, invited the City Council to the 2019 Christmas Cantata on September 29, 2019. Speaker Margaret Holt thanked the City staff for the 60th celebration festivities. 3. PRESENTATIONS Introduction of Newly Hired Director of Public City Manager Molleda introduced the Chris Daste. The City Council welcomed the Presentation by Southern CE grounding on Walnut Grove A Director of Public update Rule 20A u Edison. Christopher (Chris) Dastd Director of Public Works of Public Works. 20A Under- ject Manager David G. Seeley to [nut Grove by Southern California thprn Cal f�rnia Edison, explained Rule 'cli" city can accrue an allocation credit .groundifi utilities. The project on Walnut xd to Marshall Avenue. It has been on the L for ten years. The program is designed to xisting utility in an underground fashion. to be completed by mid-December. what the duration of the entire project was. civil work would be completed by the end of October. The which should be finished by December 18. CityManager ', olleda added that staff would have ongoing communications posted on social media for the public about the project and possible traffic delays on Walnut Grove Avenue. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta stated that the project had been a vision for Council Member Ly to underground utilities. C. Recognition of the 2019 Beautification Award Winners Rosemead City Council, Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission, and Housing Development Corporation Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2019 Page 3 of 12 Beautification Commissioners Duran, Lewin, Liu, and Oceguera announced the 2019 Beautification Award winners that received a lawn sign, a rose planter, gift card, and a certificate recognition by the City Council. Mayor Clark thanked the winners for beautifying Rosemead. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta expressed appreciation on what began as a Committee, now a Commission, kept true on their overall goal to beautifying Rosemead since 2013. Thanked the winners for keeping Rosemead beautiful. D. Declaring the Month of September 2019 as Mayor Clark commended Public keeping the City prepare for any CERT program and be ready for The City Council presented 1�i blic Safety proclamation for declaring the M64th Septe Month. City Manager Molled4;ainoced the Development Ben Kim to tssis rttCity 4. PUBLIC HEA, 5. CONSENT WCG I; Aaendaltem 5D Preparedness Month" Mandy Wong for always raced residents to take the ;rvisor1 dy Wong with a 2019 as' 7, Preparedness of Director of Community Vii. Moped by Coal Membe`oyv and seconded by Council Member Dang to Consent 0WOpdar N,§,A through C, with the exception of D. Motion was carried call vote: A `: Armenia, Clark, Dang, Ly and Low. A. Olay ns and •"R-Wluhon No. 2019-41 A R9'S'OLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $940,105.34 NUMBERED 103806 THROUGH NUMBER 103813, AND NUMBERED 103830 THROUGH NUMBER 103903 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-41. • Resolution No. 2019-42 Rosemead City Council, Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission, and Housing Development Corporation Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2019 Page 4 of 12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,492,275.84 NUMBERED 103814 THROUGH NUMBER 103829, AND NUMBERED 103904 THROUGH NUMBER 103976 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-42. • Resolution No. 2019-43 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, C CERTAIN CLAIMS ANIS $731,422.79 NUM;R NUMBER 103986, ; THROUGH NUMBER 104(10 Recommendation: Aft( psolution • Resolution No. *7W,�'ICd`UNCIL OF THE F RNIA�A.1,,,LLOWING kNDS IN THE. SUM OF 103977 T�,.OUGH NUMBERED 1;04011 NCLUSIVELY ,� � ��,.. hSOLiJTION OF THE CT JT= OUNCL OF THE CftOSEMEAALD , ,CAt1FOR%I A, ALLOWING TAIN�CLAIMS A" EMANDS'TN THE SUM OF ,;,,364.84,,,'5, E " NUMBD 103987 THROUGH Q00, ANP NUMBERED 104061 OIIG�hNUM$, 4 iU4NCLUSIVELY Resolution No. 2019-44. Resolutigt,No. 201945 A., RESO ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Y , OSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CER CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1550 `0.52 NUMBERED 104146 THROUGH NUMBER 104149, AND NUMBERED 104168 THROUGH NUMBER 104191 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-45. • Resolution No. 2019-46 Rosemead City Council, Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission, and Housing Development Corporation Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2019 Page 5 of 12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $587,654.87 NUMBERED 104150 THROUGH NUMBER 104167, AND NUMBERED 104192 THROUGH NUMBER 104281 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-46. • Resolution No. 2019-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE CIT `CQUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CAI�1©RI ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DE"&DS 1N SHE SUM OF $15,081.57 NUMBERED 10,41,§9 THROUG�.NUMBER 104318 INCLUSIVELY .<,'' Y.sx. Recommendation: Adopt Resoluto.20 • Resolution A RESOLUTIOT OF TSE CITY C` )0 NCIL OF THE CITY -OF ROSEl�!D, CFORNIA,yLLOWING CRI CLAIMSND DrTD IN THE SUM OF X1;236,908 7;0 NU2. THROUGH NUMBE"04298, lND NUMBERED 104319 UGH NUMBER 1043,,88 INCLUSIVELY 2019-48. • Resolution No :20.19-07 SA A RESOC"UTION'OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AS THE SU;QESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD 'QOM MiJ�T >TY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF TFIF�4 CI' OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN �k CLP -AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $5,337.50 NUMBERED 10265 THROUGH NUMBER 10266 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-07 SA. • Resolution No. 2019-08 SA A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD Rosemead City Council, Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission, and Housing Development Corporation Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2019 Page 6 of 12 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,075.00 NUMBERED 10267 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-08 SA. • Resolution No. 2019-07 RHDC A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORN'ION ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMA,N�IN THE SUM OF $1,000.00 NUMBERED 1609,E CJS.UELY Recommendation: Resolution No. 2019 - at the, s Avenue' Jackson stopped ON ALLOWING IN THE SUM OF IVELY approve the regular meeting minutes of at 2488 Jackson Avenue 9 Departr'ri&fit received concerns from residents of the neighboring concerns and requested for extension of an existing q g red curb porner of Jackson Avenue and Garvalia Avenue (2488 Jackson sdents described that cars parked on the southeast corner of Obstruct the view of oncoming northbound vehicles of westbound on Garvalia Avenue. The current curb parking area extends approximately 65 feet south from the existing 10 feet of red curb to the first driveway, south of Garvalia Avenue (2482-2484 Garvalia Avenue). The 65 feet of available parking accommodates three parking spaces of 20 feet in length, which is the minimum length for a parking space established in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Extending the red curb south a distance of 15 feet would leave 50 feet in length of available parking which would accommodate two parking spaces. Rosemead City Council, Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission, and Housing Development Corporation Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2019 Page 7 of 12 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the extension of 15 feet of red curb on the east side of Jackson Avenue at 2488 Jackson Avenue to improve visibility of oncoming northbound traffic. The following item was pulled for separate discussion. D. Sixth -Month Review of Conditions of Approval — Conditional Use Permit 16-08 (Binh Ding Temple) On December 12, 2017, the City Council for the operation of Binh Dinh Temple adopted a comprehensive list of Conditi( No. 32 was added for a sixth -month ,,C Certificate of Occupancy or final said Conditions of Approval. Ir Council also directed staff to #94 existing parking conditions wiih to New Avenue (east to west bouri to north bound). ition to the :) a traffic it vicinity, spe Recommendation: Thai e Cxty Council Council Member Clark City thin Conditional Use Permit 16-08 ) at 7516 Emerson Place and roval. At that time, Condition ,iew (from the issuance of a ;ho ensure compliance with the st -month review, the City pactTtalysis to determine the venue to Del Mar Avenue m Avenue (south and file the report. member of the public. Clark recused herself from the from the project property being S6Aer Margaret'C ark sfat= 4-, dere Wks opposition to the project when it first went to the" i yxCounc,'� ane of th, nple's prominent issues was its proximity to Emerson Int Wined toehool and the impact on traffic during school hours. Since the Temple s ecified hours of the week, the traffic study conducted 6p., August 12 °w cone g because there was no school in session. When p4lcing was brougt up, the requirement was for six parking spaces based on 485 square Meet. The; applicant was willing to do seven. On the traffic study, the consulfint rap e h conducted, it said they noticed one car entered the site, and possibly theeYmple members were using the parking area for a meeting space. There's quite'` bit of space on the property and they did remove the kitchen area and things that they had to improve. She asked that if the Council could request the Temple to require their parishioners to use the onsite parking spaces and allow additional parishioners to park on the street if needed. She reiterated that meeting outside was not allowed because of the noise and possible burning of incense. Urged the City Council to put the parking requirement condition to minimize the impact on the area and school. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta asked City staff if the Council could impose additional conditions, since the review period was over. Rosemead City Council, Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission, and Housing Development Corporation Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2019 Page 8 of 12 Assistant City Manager Kim replied no since it was a six-month review. Staff would follow up on the parking matter with the Temple. Mrs. Clark reiterated that the Temple agreed to have six parking spaces initially. Mayor Armenta asked if the parking condition was already embedded in their Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Assistant City Manager Kim explained the CUP,�,approves the site plan, and the project complies with the approval, including., ring spaces. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta asked if the parking spaces. in the CUP that they must use Assistant City Manager Kim cl Mi6d'parking stalls arft§erve for parking spaces. All businesses are required to" � .parking spaces for paift purposes. There is also a condition requiring thathies take,_,place wit hile interior of the r building. Mayor Pro Tem Armefi*,r ed the Counarl there was mention that the City was going to have Code Enfp�cemenOff cers loo}to the allegation brought before the Council. She asked C ' staff i put .ne check hV re conducted. In respgp5b to MOAT Pro T64`�! rr e ta's qu sUIon, Assistant City Manager Kim respon d that Code Enforc -W"""t officers conducted inspections during the approval` J#,cess Co nc�l Meii &A, apotfoant has been following the conditions in the CUP artd complied in good��awith the City's requirements. if any citations were issued to the Temple. City 1VI;aager Kim responded no citations had been given to the Temple. Mayor` ft. Texts T rmenta clarified this was a receive and file report. Should anything occli, the City Council could bring the item back on the agenda. City Attorney Richman clarified the item could come back before Council, if there were violations of the CUP, the City Council could consider a revocation action. However, any code violations would be first treated as any other business violation through the administrative citation process. Mayor Clark returned to the Council Dais at 8:17 p.m. Rosemead City Council, Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission, and Housing Development Corporation Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2019 Page 9 of 12 Cil 7. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF A. 2020-2024 Five -Year Consolidated Plan The City of Rosemead is a federal entitlement grant recipient of Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") and HOME Investment Partnership Funds ("HOME") from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"). As part of the process to receive funding, the City must undertake the development of a Consolidated Plan every five (5) years and an Annual Action Plan completed each year. The City's current Consolidated Plan is set to expire on June 30, 2020. Staff, with assistance from Michel Faker International ("MBI"), is preparing the next Consolidated Plan (2004) and is providing the Council a progress report as well as seeking Coungprograming priorities. Recommendation: That the Crtyoitncil receive ani file this report, and provide input on the community needs,,,, programs, ancrajects for the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. Y% Assistant City Manager Kim introdueed �xriien Delany o hMichael Baker International to preseri f ve-year C6 ed Annual ti an. Housing Consultant Dafb en Deland ,from Mi6-,"'g 1 Baker International presented the 2020-2024 Consolidated thewysis of Impediments. The Consolida�f�dyln is a five dear plan.,!,,,ka�11-takeiio account the expenditure of fT the Cit ! sar'ComrnW" 'ty Dev4mo# Block Orant (CDBG) and HOME funds. We're ',preparing $the City's clysis of Irriediments to fair housing. We're estimating about $Srtillion to be> peived over the next five years. As part of the clzen partici4io#pi four both the Consolidated Plan and Impediment Analysis, al hb Aer intei�itws w6ro adin July and August. Staff met with 11 agencies swell. the cityd public service agencies within the City. A survey on social' media and mailers to stakeholders in the City. In the final stag � staffiII,-bring back a public hearing for adopting the five-year 0opsolidated Pla =-T nd Analysis of Impediments. Tem ,enta asked if the funding amount has gone down from previous years. Mr. Delany f6plied two years ago allocation went up in CDBG and HOME funds and last year's funding allocations remained static. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL A. Council Comments Mayor Pro Tem Armenta asked about the status of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan. Rosemead City Council, Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission, and Housing Development Corporation Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2019 Page 10 of 12 Assistant City Manager Kim replied the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan was approved in April. A few projects are in the review stages. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta suggested a pumpkin patch in the back of the Community Garden. Council Member Low stated vendors could maybe sell pumpkins for the community at the Community Garden. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta commended City staff, for a successful 60th Anniversary event.AWP Council Member Low agreed and anniversary and invited the public 1 Council Member Dang project. City Manager cameras. Council Member Dang intersection of Marshall the -db! g. to an Rosemead��:omr stated eid the ttpdo n -k a status updatf 9f vi s fl`f the for an for their work on the 60th niz Moon Festival event. the ring doorbell pilot the on the traffic conditions on the r Susan Rubio's office, invited for members of the public at 1VIaye>{�axk regted ari upe on Garvey Avenue Specific Plan at the next meeting ph, proje,�being pro'po-'d. She also announced the meeting would adjourn m n�eory of�ot�gtime Rosemead resident Mary Lou Perea. 8. CLO A. CONFRUATGN TH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property 2b01. ,San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead CA 91770 City Negotiators: Gloria Molleda, City Manager, Ben Kim, Assistant City Manager Negotiating parties: Corrigan, Lorretta Irene; Joseph and Lorretta Corrigan Family Tr. Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) Case Name: City of Rosemead and City of Temple City v. City of El Monte LASC Case No. 19STCP00254 Rosemead City Council, Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission, and Housing Development Corporation Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2019 Page 11 of 12 Mayor Clark recessed the meeting to closed session at 8:40p.m. and reconvened back to open session at 9:43 p.m. City Attorney Richman announced there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session. 9. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting in memory of Mary Lou Perea at 9:43 p.m. The next regular scheduled City Council meeting will take placgpn September 24, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber. ty Clerk APPROVED: Sandra Rosemead City Council, Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission, and Housing Development Corporation Regular Joint Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2019 Page 12 of 12