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CC - Item 8A - Minutes 11-9-10 CC & CDCMinutes of the Community Development Commission, and City Council Meeting November 9, 2010 The regular meeting of the Rosemead Community Development Commission, and City Council was called to order by Mayor Taylor at 6:01 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. /s PRESENT: Chair /Mayor Taylor, Vice - Chair /Mayor Pro Tern Ly, and Low ABSENT: Commissioner /Council Member Clark STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Community Development Director Wong, Director of Fi Montgomery -Scott, Economic Development Manager f Clerk Molleda Mayor Taylor recessed the Community Devet and recovened the City Council and Planning The meeting Community at 6:14 p.m. FLAG SALUTE: Commi v INVOCATION: Chair /Mal 1. ORDINANCES REA ordi Low Members Armenta, City Manager'h or of Parks and and City and`City Coou_n meeting at 6:02 p.m joint meeting -at 6:02 p.m. joint meeting reconvened back requires th6t4tordinances'be read in full prior to the City Council /Agency Board taking wever, by motion unanimously adopted, the City Attorney can be instructed to read all s' by title only. I Recommendation: That the City Attorney be instructed to read all ordinances which appear on this agenda by title only and that further reading be waived. Vice - Chair /Mayor Pro Tern Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Commissioner /Council Member Sandra Armenta, to approve ordinance by title only. Vote resulted in: Yes: Armenta, Low, Ly, Taylor No: None Abstain: None Absent: Clark Rosemead City Council and Community Development Commission Joint Meeting aaaa���� Minutes of November 9, 2010 I TEM NO. Page 1 of 14 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE- None 3. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR A. Claims and Demands • Resolution No. 2010 — 36 Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2010 — 36, entitled:. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 — 36 FOR PAYMENT OF COMMISSION EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,206.51 DEMAND NOS. 10094 THROUGH 10095 AND DEMAND NOS. 11376 THROUGH 11385. (' r s Vice - Chair /Mayor Pro Tern Steven Ly made a motion, secon" ded by Commission erlCouncil Member Sandra Armenta, to approve the Commission Consent Vote resulted in:'`; Yes: Armenta, Low, Ly, Taylor , \✓ ! ` No: None Abstain: None Absent: Clark Chair /Mayor Taylor recessed the meeting at 6: r - Minutes X City Counc The regular meeting of the Rosemead,City Council was Rosemead City Council Chamber located.at 8838 East. FLAG SALUTE: Council , Member Low, y✓ INVOCATION: Mayor Taylor Athe Meeting 'to order by Mayor Taylor at 7:02 p.m. in the Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PRESENT: Mayor Taylor, MayonPro Tern Ly, Council Members Armenta, and Low ABSENT: Council STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Richman, Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth, Community Development Director Wong, Director of Finance Brisco, Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery -Scott, Economic Development Manager Ramirez, Public Works Director Marcarello, and City Clerk Molleda 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Sharon Esquivel —commented that there was not enough lighting by the walkway of the City Hall building. Rosemead City Council and Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2010 Page 2 of 14 Mayor Pro Tem Ly agreed with Mrs. Esquivel and spoke to Mr. Marcarello about the lighting issue and stated it had to do with daylight savings. City Manager Allred stated that the library controls the walkway lights and city staff has contacted the library, however, there has been no response. Daniel Garcia — expressed concern to Council about the disability issue concerning handicapped parking violations fees. Mayor Taylorclarified to Mr. Garcia that on the previous meeting, parking fees were raised and included handicapped parking violations. Mr. Garcia - suggested that handicapped parking violation fees should:be allocated;in,a special fund. Mayor Taylor asked staff where did the money of citations go to City Manager Allred explained that some proceeds go to city's general and a large portion funds the county court system. Mayor Taylor reiterated to Mr. Garcia that the citation funds go to other government agencies. Min- Hsien Wang — Executive Director of the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce invited the City Council and the community to their Wild Wild West Mixer scheduled fog Novemebr19�h.;'�' 5. PRESENTATION Introduction BE SMART Program Graduates t Public Safety Coordinator Wong. spoke on the BE - SMART program were businesses are taught about r - i robbery and thefts. City Council presented the first BE SMART graduates with certificates of completion. 6. PUBLIC HEARING } A. Code Amend ent for Private Property Parking Enforcement The City's municipal code includes the provision for public enforcement of the California Vehicle Code in certain private roads and parking lots. These locations currently include Rosemead Square, Beach's Market, Montebello Town Center, and some other retail centers within Rosemead. Public Safety staff routinely receives calls for these lots along with the Wal -Mart Center; however, it was recently discovered that the Wal -Mart Center parking lot was not added to this list when the facility was constructed. The proposed addition to the Municipal Code will allow public enforcement of the vehicle code at the Wal -Mart Center location. Rosemead City Council and Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2010 Page 3 of 14 Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the amendment to Section 10.04.040 D.7 and introduce Ordinance No. 907 for first reading, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10.04.040 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING ENFORCEMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY f� Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth reviewed the staff report. Mayor Taylor open Public Hearin at 7:19 m. Y Y P 9 P• ✓,;` ``. Juan Nunez — asked if delivery trucks were permitted to stay overnight at the Walm rt parking lot and inquired if the parking lot on Jackson and Garvey Avenue was by the City. Also; he suggested code enforcement check on the southeast corner of Garvey and San Gabriel Boulevard because tfjere has been public drinking. Mayor Taylor closed the Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m: i Council Member Low asked if there is a list of areas that the ordinance.applies to and how the City determines what property to enforce. City Manager Allred stated the list contains the names ofpnvate properties which the City is authorized to enforce the vehicle code. ✓ :��' '` Assistant City Manager "Hawkesworth explained there are 'six.centers that are in the City's municipal code which are Universal Square, Rdsemead Square, Beaches� Garvey Square, Diamond Square, and a portion of Montebello Town Center. added, the issue came up because the Walmart property owner requested code enforcement services Council Member Low asked if there was ,a generic ordinance where it could include all private properties automatically; rather than doing separateordinance amendment everytime a business owner requested services by , i, Mayor Pro Tern L`yezpressed he.did not want to impose city services on businesses and should be added to the miucipal code as an as,needed basis. City Manager Allred clarified that a business may dpt in to recieve parking enforcement services. Mayor Pro Tern Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sandra Armenta, to introduce Ordinance No. 907 on its first reading. Vote resulted in: Yes: Armenta, Low, Ly,Taylor No: None Rosemead City Council and Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2010 Page 4 of 14 Abstain: None Absent: Clark 7. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR B. Claims and Demands Resolution No. 2010 — 79 i, Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2010 — 79,,entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2010 — 79, FOR PAYMENT OF CITY EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,205,094.95 NUMBERED 101035 THROUGH 101040 AND 71503 THROUGH 71643, INCLUSIVELY. C. Authorization to attend National League of Cities 2010 Annual Congress , Cities & Expo Conference — November 30 — December 4, 2010`'- ,Denver, Coloratlo'� The National League of Cities 2010 Annual Congress of Cities & Expo Conference will include: Transportation, Wat4 Infrastructure, Solar Energy Projects, Transportation Financing, Immigration Reform, and the-Economy. Recommendation: That the City Council authodze.the attendance at City expense, any Council Member _and/or staff designw��i % D. Rosemead 'and Garvey, Aquatic Centers Surplus Property City Council�approved'thexenovation of Rosemead Park and Garvey Park Aquatic Centers in.the Fiscal Year 0-11 Capital Improvement Program. As the sites are prepared for demolition .publicwo'rks crews have removed a variety of materials for recycling or re -use at other facilifiA ,The City of,Monterey Park has also submitted a request for donation of some \ items. i Recommendation`: That the City Council deem the surplus items for sale or other `"disposition. G. PERS Contract'Amendment Ordinance — Re- adoption (Second Reading) The City %Council will consider re- adoption of the second reading of Ordinance No. 904 that implements pension reform measures for employees hired after July 1, 2010. Recommendation: That the City Council readopt Ordinance No. 904 at its second reading, entitled: Rosemead City Council and Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2010 Page 5 of 14 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, FOR AN INTENTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM Council Member Sandra Armenta made a motion, seconded by Council Member Polly Low, to approve Consent Calendar items B, C, D, and G. Vote resulted in: Yes: Armenta, Low, Ly, Taylor No: None Abstain: None Absent: Clark A. Minutes ti _ September 14, 2010 — Regular Meeting Council Member Low asked City Attorney Richman if meetings are recorded by both video and audio, is it necessary to have verbatim minutes produced'in caseahe City goes to court. Mayor Taylor explained that verbatim minutes are optionallf Council votesa6have verbatim minutes. City Attorney Richman stated finder the Brown Act the general requirement for transcribing minutes are action minutes. Ms. Richman added there is no legal requirement to have verbatim minutes transcribed. Mayor Tayor clarified two corrections on -the minutes of September 14th, page 58, 53 million should have stated 23 million and page 63 should state. Bloomberg,News rather than Blueberg News. Mayor Proiem Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sandra Armenta, to approve the minutes of September 14, 2010 with corrections. Vote resulted in: `Yes: Armenta, Ly Taylor `,No:-None rr Abstain: Lowe. Absent: 'Clark/ E. Authorisation to Execute Artist Agreement for Development of September 11th Memorial As part of the fiscal year 2010 -11 Capital Improvement Program, the City Council approved a 10th Anniversary September 11 th memorial. The estimated cost for the project is $60,000, and it was determined that funds for the project were to come from community donations. Rosemead City Council and Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2010 Page 6 of 14 Several conceptual designs for the Memorial were created by local artist Heath Satow, and per the direction of the City Council, the community was given opportunity to vote for their preferred design. "Hands" was selected. Further, the City successfully procured a steel beam from the World Trade Centers for inclusion in the Memorial. Thus, we are now ready to begin development of the Memorial. The costs for design, materials, fabrication, and supervision of installation are $50,000. However, the artist has determined to donate 20% of his costs to the project thereby reducing the contract amount to $40,000. As it will require six months to fabricate the Memorial, it is imperative that the artist begin work as soon as possible. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City'Manager to execute an agreement with artist Heath Satow for the creation of the September 11th Memorial. Council Member Low asked what was the $40,000 cost of the contract for. Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery-Scott stated the $40,000 cost is part of the labor work of the artist. 1 ti, Council Member Low asked if City funds were being used Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery; , and the goal is $60,000. He also stated the con with the artist. Mr. Montgomery -Scott explained cost of the artist is $40,000 which will be raised Mayor Taylor inquired that in'past discussions the installation. Director of Parks and Recreation. Montgomery -Sco additional cost assessed, the view goal'isto raikl manufacturing and supeNrision of installation by th( Mayor Taylor commented on the beam`and`asked stated that staff'has'raised over $25,000 in fundraising requires a 50 percent down payment in order to contract the54ercent down payment will be $20,000 and the full )nations and no city funds will be involved. roppsed cost was for the beam purchase and M the projected cost was $50,000 and with cover all related cost including the creation, how the rust will be handled if it drips on the concrete., Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery -Scott stated that there is a Civic Center Plaza project being created that will include the site plan of the beam structure and it will show specifically how the memorial will be placed. ,! Mayor Taylor stated that the beam should not be placed over raw concrete because the rust will leave streaks and expressed concern with the height of the beam. Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery -Scott explained the beam will stand 6'1 feet tall and safety concerns will be addressed in the site plan including amount of access to the public. Council Member Armenta suggested a fence or chain link around the memorial. Rosemead City Council and Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2010 Page 7 of 14 Council Member Sandra Armenta made a motion, seconded by Council Member Polly Low, to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with artist Heath Satow for the creation of the September 11th Memorial. Vote resulted in: Yes: Armenta, Low, Ly, Taylor No: None Abstain: None Absent: Clark F. Quarterly Interim Financial Update for the Quarter Ended,September 30, 2010 The City of Rosemead Quarterly Financial Update for the Quarter ended September 30, 2010 is before the City Council for review; as well,as, the Treasurer's,Reports of Cash and Investments for the City, Rosemead Comm unity;Development Commission and the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation'as of September 30, 2010, Recommendation: That the City Council'receive and file_ the Financial Update report and the Treasurer's Reports of Cash and Investments: Juan Nunez - asked if the City is in good financial standing for the reason.that other cities are having financial issues. City Manager Allred replied yes, the City is in good,financial;standing Council Member Armenta stated_the City of Rosemead`' as asked to'submit audits documents and employee pensions, and Rosemead was of the few,cities that was ready to turn in documents to the State controller. Ms. Armenta commended City Manager Allred and finance Director Brisco for their work. Mayor Pro Tern Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sandra Armenta, to receive and file the Financial Update report'and the Treasurer's Reports of Cash and Investments. Vote resultedin: Yes: Armenta, Low, Ly, Taylor No: None Abstain: None Absent: Clark ,;/ 8. MATTERS FROM CITY. MANAGER & STAFF A. Award of Contract for Construction of the Rosemead Park Aquatic Center and the Garvey Park Aquatic Center As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2010 -11 Capital Improvement Program, the City Council has approved the total renovation of the Rosemead Park and Garvey Park Aquatic Centers including pools and other aquatic play amenities, bath houses, and mechanical facilities. Rosemead City Council and Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2010 Page 8 of 14 Recommendation: That the City Council: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with ASR Constructors, Inc. for the construction of the Rosemead Park Aquatic Center in the amount of $4,345,000, plus a 15% contingency for potential unforeseen site conditions /costs. With respect to the Garvey Park Aquatic Center, reject Engineering & Construction Group, Inc. as non - respon Authorize the City Manager to enter into an LP for the construction of the Garvey Park $2,713,853, plus a 15% contingency for po conditions /costs. Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery-Scott presentation. Mayor Taylor asked where the additional funding was coming back from. City Manager Allred replied the City applied for grant and staff was $3.154 million to be use for the completion of the Garvey Park,Aquatic prof Mayor Taylor asked about the that the City sol for $9:7, millioi City Manager Allred reel $14.7 million was morel Mayor loose c hat the $9.7 million in enough to, build the F that low bid of S.H.E. Cyrcon Builders the amount of and presented a'I / that the City will receive and $5 million in additional proceeds totaled uatic Center. to have a grass area and expressed concern with Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery-Scott stated there will be bleachers and a small fence that will serve as barriers between the turf area and,tKe pool. He added that people will have to go a distance around to get to thepoohand exterior showers wilrbe available. Mayor Taylor asked,if there is access to the pool in back of the bleachers or are they permanent bleachers. Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery -Scott stated that the bleachers would be determined by the City if they will be permanent or not, however the shaded structure will be installed permenantely. Mr. Montgomery -Scott reiterated that people will not be able to go from the grass area to the pool directly. Mayor Taylor reiterated that from the canopy area there will be no access from the left side and you have to go around to get into the pool. Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery -Scoff replied that was correct. Rosemead City Council and Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2010 Page 9 of 14 Council Member Armenta asked if diving blocks were going to be installed. Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery -Scott replied yes, diving blocks will be set up on the east side of the deck of the pool and will be removable. Council Member Low inquired about the location of the Garvey Pool. Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery -Scott stated that based on Council's input, staff has reversed the design of the pool location. Mayor Pro Tem Ly commended staff for receiving the State grant of $3.154 million. Mayor Taylor asked for clarification regarding the bond money, if it was designated for the pools. City Manager Allred stated that Rosemead Pool was designated as a project for the bond but not the Garvey Pool project. ,' ��• - Nancy Eric , n i - expressed support for the aquatic centers which are needed in'the community:" George Roy — representative of Cyrcon Builders.stated that the pool projects will be a great opportunity to give back to the community . ` David Chin - representative of Cyrcon Builders thanked Council for.awarding their company the Garvey Pool Project. � \ Gary Melnik — president of Cyrcon Builders stated that the company brings a lot of experience to the pool project. Peter Low - representative of Cy con; Builders `stated that the company followed proper bidding procedures and will do a good job ori'the Garvey Pool project.- Ron Esguivel — expressed` support on the city's'slogan Todays Small Town America, and supports the Rosemead Pool project which will be invitirig and safer. Jean Hall — expressed support for both pool projects. Council Member PoIIy,Low,made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Steven Ly, to approve the plans and specifications, authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with ASR Constructors, Inc. reject the low bid of S.H.E. Engineering & Construction Group, and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Cyrcon Builders LP: Vote resulted in: Yes: Armenta, Low, Ly, Taylor No: None Abstain: None Absent: Clark Rosemead City Council and Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2010 Page 10 of 14 B. Emergency Generator for City Hall — Contract Award As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2010 -11 Capital Improvement Program, the City Council approved funding to replace the existing undersized and inadequate standby generator at City Hall with a new 250 kW engine emergency generator. The existing backup generator at City Hall is 13 kW and only backs up a limited number of operational activities. Several electrical outlets /utilities are not currently tied to the existing generator, including the majority of facility lighting, air conditioning system, computers and telecommunication devices. Upgrading the existing generator will allow City operations to be fully operational during a power outage or an emergency; for`up to 72 hours per tank of fuel. The generator would be able to remain operational foran extended period as it is refueled. Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve plans and specification for 2. Reject the lowest bidder for a rovement project; ie and "ihcom - plete bid; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Gammill.Electric Inc., as the lowest responsive bidder, for the City Hall Emergency Generator Project for the amount of $359,900; 3. Establish an amount of 10% of'the.contr act amount ($36;000) as a contingency, to cover the potential cost of unforeseen site conditions. Public Works Manager Henfabli:reviewed the staff rep ' J;• Mayor Pro Tern Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by and specification, reject the lowest bidder for a non -res Manager to enter.into a contract with Gammill Electric I contract amount.as eontingency�Vote resulted in': ` Yes: Armenta, Low, LyJaylo \ No: None Abstain: None ��Absent: Clark 9. MATTERS FROM•MAYOR 8 CITY COUNCIL A. Priorities'for Legislative Advocacy Firm Council Member Polly Low, to approve plans ponsive and incomplete bid, authorize the City nc. and establish an amount of 10% of the The City Council has asked to review the priorities of the City's legislative advocacy firm, Gonsalves and Sons, and memorialize the priority list through formal adoption. The list of priorities will be updated regularly by both staff and the lobbyist and provided to the Council through the weekly update. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the priority list for the City's lobbyist. Rosemead City Council and Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2010 Page 11 of 14 City Manager Allred reviewed the staff report. Mayor Pro Tern Ly had two amendments to the priority list, on AB 32 he recommended to change the language and to concentrate on SB 375 specifically because it's an unfunded mandate to cities and local planning agenicies. Mayor Pro Tern Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sandra Armenta, to approve the priority list for the City's lobbyist with emendments to change the language on AB 32 and focus on SB 375. Vote resulted in: Yes: Armenta, Low, Ly, Taylor No: None Abstain: None Absent: Clark B. Election for Water Quality Board Member and Alternate Member Representing Cities without Water Pumping Rights — Resblution•No. 2010 -80 f . On September 14, 2010, the City Council nominated Council Member Margaret Clark as the representative for cities in the San Gabriel Basin without prescriptive water pumping rights. At this time the City Council needs I to cast its vote(s) to'representcities without prescriptive pumping rights on the Board of tlie'San,Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority by approving Resolution No. 2010 -80. Recommendation That the CityCouncil approve Resolution No. 2010 -80, entitled: ` -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,'CALIFORNIA, CASTING ITS VOTE(S) FOR COUNCIL MEMBER MARGARET CLARK TO REPRESENT ..- . _ `CITIES WITHOUT PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY` City Manager Allred reviewed the staff report. Mayor Taylorclarified'that Council Member Clark had to leave the City Council meeting to attend the San Gabriel Basin Water QaulityAuthority meeting. ` ,I Mayor Pro Tern Steven made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sandra Armenta, to approve Resolution No. 2010.80, casting its votes for Council Member Margaret Clark to represent cities with out prescriptive pumping rights on the Board of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority. Vote resulted in: Yes: Armenta, Low, Ly, Taylor No: None Rosemead City Council and Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2010 Page 12 of 14 Abstain: None Absent: Clark C. September 11th Run for the Memorial and Other Fundraising Efforts On September 11, 2010, the City hosted a Run for the Memorial event to raise funds for the 10th Anniversary September 11th Memorial, which is included in the City's Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2010 -11. The run was part of the September 11th Memorial Donor Program approved by the City Council in May , a result of the public response, members of the City Council have suggested that the run be offered again in September, 2011. Further, staff is recommending several other fundraising activities to to raise the estimated $60,000 necessary to build the September.l lih Memorial::P oposed fundraising events include a City-wide Raffle, Spaghetti.Diriner, Senior Dances, Bingo Night, and several school -based activities. Recommendation: That the City..Council givedirection'to staff as to whether another Run for the Memorial event and related fundraising efforts'should be pursued for September 2011_ .. Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery-Scott rev a ed.the staff report. ?' Council Member Armenta asked it it was possible to,make the run,into al 0K run. Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery -Scott explained that if the 10K run is added, part of the course would have to change would required additional staff . Mayor Pro Tem Ly asked for a breakdown cost of t the 10K would cost. Mayor Taylor asked for the Septemeber 1.1th run item be deferred. Council Member Low reported back regarding the Safety Connection Forum held on November 4th which was translated' in Chinese and Vietnamese regarding drugs and alcohol with special guest speaker Nick Nevares. Council MemberArmenta.added there will bean encore Safety Connection Forum meeting on Novemeber 17th and it will be in Spahishr'N1s. Armenta asked if staff would purchase a smaller generator for use when holding small events. Council Member Low clarified that she abstained on the minutes of September 14th because meetings are recorded on audio tape and video. She added that producing verbatim minutes was not cost efficient on staff time and it takes time to review verbatim minutes. Rosemead City Council and Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2010 Page 13 of 14 Council Member Armenta stated that she spoke to City Clerk Molleda and that she mentioned about a program that will transcribe minutes verbatim. Ms. Armenta suggested that staff look into the program that transcribes verbatim minutes which could lower the cost of staff time. Mayor Pro Tem Ly stated that the High Speed Rail Authority is looking into placing the SR 60 to the north end of the freeway which will have significant impact on the community. Mr. Ly asked that staff and Council monitor the issue as a line of interest. Mayor Taylor commented on the verbatim minutes and the reason for having the'September 14 minutes verbatim was because people can have easier access and the minutes serve as a court document. Mr. Taylor added to Mr. Ly's comments on the SR 60 that there are over 300 homes that would be affected and it's critical that people read the minutes verbatim. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m. The next regularjoinfCommunity Development Commission and City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on November 23, 2010 at 6;00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.,,respectively ATTEST: Gloria Molleda City Clerks Taylor, Mayor;' n fi N N d� Rosemead City Council and Community Development Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2010 Page 14 of 14