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tnnance puouc ngnts -ot -way with attractive and environmentally sensitive landscaping and nardscaping.
What Status Comments
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Installed attractive landscaping and infrastructure, including irrigation Landscape work is scheduled on
systems, in street medians and slopes near 1 -10 Freeway at Walnut Rosemead Blvd. slopes near 1 -10. �$ `
Grove Avenue, Del Mar Avenue, and San Gabriel Blvd.. Also improved
median landscaping along Rosemead Blvd. and Marshall St.
Painted the freeway underpass bridges (with a Rosemead logo) to
enhance aesthetics and facilitate graffiti removal.
Touch -up paint will be completed on the
Rosemead bridge after CalTrans
completes truss work.
Approval of new street signs and a wayfnding sign program by the City Installation will occur on a systematic
Council. basis
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The Caltrans storage lot on Walnut Grove and Hellman Avenues has
been screened with flowering vines to provide an aesthetically pleasing
"green wall."
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The City's news rack ordinance has been revised and regular
maintenance efforts have been initiated. Unpermitted commercial
advertising bus benches and news racks have been removed.
The City Council has approved a project to upgrade the
A $1.1 million contract has been awarded
RCRC /Library/City Hall parking lot to create a civic center atmosphere
for reconstruction of the parking lots. The
with pedestrian connectivity between the facilities and a Downtown
Downtown Plaza design is being
Plaza gathering place.
finalized.
The RCRC will also be expanded
Maintained and repaired City infrastructure, including resurfacing
Walnut Grove Ave. and Rush St. will be
Hellman Avenue, Whitmore Avenue, Del Mar Avenue, and Garvey
resurfaced this summer.
Avenue. Over 100 other residential streets have been resurfaced or
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slurry sealed.
Initiated a utility undergrounding project along Walnut Grove Avenue to
remove all above ground utility poles /wires in the public right -of-
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Installed street trees along major thoroughfares and arterial streets such
as Walnut Grove Ave., San Gabriel Blvd. Del Mar Ave. as well as in
residential neighborhoods €
Strategy 2:
Encourage and nromote nrivate investment to imnmve nrnnarty aecthetirc_
What
Status
Comments
Done
Done
On Target
Revised
This project was determined to be infeasible due to the scheduled expiration
The Code Enforcement Division has conducted a Garvey Avenue
Reported findings to the City Council.
of Redevelopment Project Area 1 and an adverse redevelopment
Beautification Project gaining compliance on hundreds of code violations.
environment at the state and county levels.
A Beautification Awards program has been created to recognize the efforts of
The selection of award winners is currently
residents and businesses.
in progress.
A commercial building fagade improvement program project has been
Projects are "on hold" due to State
created.
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legislation involving redevelopment
agencies.
Strategy 3:
Reinstate the nower of eminent domain for commercial nronerties in redevelonment nrniert area 1.
What
Status
Comments
Done
On Target
Revised
This project was determined to be infeasible due to the scheduled expiration
of Redevelopment Project Area 1 and an adverse redevelopment
environment at the state and county levels.
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Strategy 4:
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)eVelOp woanronal nel noorn000 rarKS
Status
On Target Revised
Comments
Future Hellman /Stallo park site under the SCE power lines. 1f Completed survey of SCE property,
currently in conceptual design.
Future Jay Imperial Park I Currently in conceptual design, license
agreement being drafted
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Walnut Grove /Rush Pocket Park Letter to SCE requesting deeding of
property to City for park development
The City obtained a $3.15 million State Parks Development Grant to Splash Zone was opened to the Public
construct the Splash Zone at Garvey Park. I on July 9, 2011
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Rosemead Aquatic Center reconstruction completed using bond Rosemead Aquatic Center was opened
proceeds, to the public on August 13, 2011.
A grant of $500,000 was obtained from the County of Los Angeles
towards improvements to RCRC and the Rosemead Aquatic Center
Strategy 5:
Approve and begin Implementation of the VarKS, Re creation and ueneral yacllmes Master Elan.
What Status Comments
Done On Target Revised
The City Council approved a Parks, Recreation and General Facilities Several projects are either completed
p roject priorities list. or in progress.
Replaced playground equipment to comply with safety regulations and Completed required work at
standards. Klingerman, Rosemead, and Zapopan
Parks.
Made accessibility improvements and replaced picnic shelter at Sally
Tanner Park.
Reconstruct the Rosemead Aquatic Center Rosemead Aquatic Center opened
August 13, 2011
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Reconstruct the pool at Garvey Park.
Splash Zone at Garvey Park opened
July 9, 2011
Civic Center Plaza/RCRC Expansion
Phase 1 construction begins August
2011. Phases 20 to follow, anticipated
completion in 2012.
Zapopan Park Improvements
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Included in FY 2011 -12 CIP
Rosemead Park Preschool Playground Replacement
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Included in FY 2011 -12 CIP
Ball Field Lights replacement at Garvey Park (In conjunction with Metro
Included in FY 2011 -12 CIP
PCS cellular tower installation)
City Hall doors and windows replaced.
Use of federal stimulus funds grant.
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Strategy 7:
Develop a downtown Rosemead specific plan.
What
Status
Comments
Done
On Target
Revised
City Council approved Downtown Design Guidelines
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$250,000 approved in CIP for infrastructure
improvements on Valley Blvd..
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Strategy 8:
Take proactive measures to prevent crime, promote safety, and improve public perceptions of Rosemead
What
Status
Comments
Done
On Target
Revised
Designated Lt. Tim Murakami as Chief of Police and created the
Rosemead Public Safety Model. This organizational change has:
1. Further empowered the Sheriffs Department to police the
community.
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2. Enhanced local control and overall effectiveness - reduced
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crime rate by 33%
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3. Reduced costs in excess of $200,000 per year
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Received 4 competitive grant awards to complete traffic safety and
pedestrian improvements — including the Safe Routes to School
Program and the Highway Safety Improvement Program,
Banned medical marijuana dispensaries in all zones.
Revised adult business ordinance restricting locations.
Modified massage ordinance
Enacted Social Host Ordinance to discourage underage drinking
Shut down two unpermitted medical marijuana dispensaries.
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Strategy 9:
Increase community Involvement In puonc sarety programs tnrougn volunteer community service opportunities.
What Status Comments
Done On Target Revised
Created Rosemead Public Safety CONNECTIONS consisting of Accomplishments include the Social Host <;
community groups and citizens aimed at combating crime and substance Ordinance, the Parent Survival Guide, and x`
abuse. Town Hall meetings on the "Dangers of
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Held monthly safety meetings for the Community and Neighborhood Watch
Captains.
Conducted annual National Night Out Events
Conducted monthly anit - graffiti "Tag Net' meetings involving area police
departments, school administrators, probation officers, etc. to identify )
taaoers.
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Strategy 10:
Increase the Citv's level of emeraenev oreoaredness.
Strategy 19:
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Enhance programs, services, and special events that foster a sense of community among residents and businesses.
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Initiated the 9111 Memorial Project and successfully fundraised over
$60,000.
To be dedicated September 11, 2011
Initiated Military Banner and Military Care Package programs
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Continuation and Enhancement of Annual Special Events:
Fourth of July Parade, Carnival, and Fireworks
Summer Concerts in the Park
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Memorial Day Services, Eta
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Strategy 12:
Support and advocate State Legislation that will prevent additional State "take aways."
What
Status
Comments
Done
On Target
Revised
Revised
Participated in the successful effort to pass Proposition 22.
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Strengthened working relationship with state lobbyist Gonsalves and Sons
providing Rosemead with a voice in Sacramento.
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Strategy 13:
Monitor and control revenues and expenditures.
What
Status
Comments
Done
On Target
Revised
Implemented a balanced budget in each of the past two years despite the
economic downturn and State "take aways"
Finance committee meets quarterly to review the Treasurer's report.
Treasurer's reports and quarterly financial updates are presented to Council.
Employees that handle cash have received additional cash handling training.
Internal controls for cash handling have been strengthened.
State of the art finance system has been implemented.
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Conduct a work specifications and competitive bid processes for
These contracts have resulted in improved
maintenance functions, including janitorial maintenance, landscaping
performance standards and a net savings of
maintenance, street sweeping, and tree maintenance.
over $200,000 annually.
Negotiated labor agreements that included pension reform and caps on
employee vacation accruals to limit long -term liabilities.
Reduced full -time staffing levels by 13.5% from 67 employees to 59
employees with no reductions in service levels.
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Strategy 14:
Review and evaluate potential new revenue sources and anoronriate cost recovery oonortunities
What
Status
Comments
Done
On Target
Revised
Initiated the process to implement a refuse and recycling franchise fee that
will bring the City a minimum of $500,000 in additional revenue each year.
Adopted the City's first ever Comprehensive Fee Resolution and updated
Currently in escrow. The new owner is an
fees for "individualized" services for the first time in 17 years.
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experienced hotel operator that has
Made investments with yields that are greater than LAIF yields.
submitted plans to expand and beautify
the facility
Updated business license fees and enforcement process.
Other new retailers are in the pipeline.
restaurant pads near the Montebello Mall and a 50 -room expansion of
Initiated an Administrative Citations process to provide a "kinder gentler'
approach and to reduce legal costs and increase revenues.
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Strategy 15:
Increase revenues to the general fund from sales tax and transient occunancv tax (TOTI
What
Status
Comments
Done
On Target
Revised
Appointed an experienced Community Development Director with a
demonstrated track record in economic development.
Facilitated the sale of the Glendon Hotel to recoup $3.8 million in
Currently in escrow. The new owner is an
redevelopment funds..
experienced hotel operator that has
submitted plans to expand and beautify
the facility
Approved various economic development projects including two new
Other new retailers are in the pipeline.
restaurant pads near the Montebello Mall and a 50 -room expansion of
the Double Tree Hotel, Fresh & Easy, Dollar Tree, UFC Gym, etc.
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