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CC - Item 4A - Minutes 4-24-12Minutes of the City Council Meeting April 24, 2012 The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Armenta at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Ly INVOCATION: Mayor Armenta PRESENT: Mayor Armenta, Mayor Pro Tern Low, Council Members con,' "and Ly STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Richm 8gist nt City Mana Community Development Director Ramirez, Director of Fin a Brisco, Director of Par s. i Montgomery- Scott, Public Works Director Marcarello, apd i & Clerk Mbtleda 1. ORDINANCES READ BY TITLE ONLY State law requires that all ordinances ad in full prior to by motion, unanimously adopted, the C y can be i only. ,- Recommendation: T', City Attorney i, fucted agenda by title only, n her reading , waived. Council Member Steveif ordinances by title only. No: Non Abstain: 2. PUBLIC Clark, AUDIENCE Council taking action; however, ,read all ordinances by title ordinances which appear on this Pro Tem Polly Low, to approve Craig Denton — Manag ,Del Rey Mobile Home Park, expressed concern with the proposed waste ry hauler disposal seice c � act. He stated the new contract would increase his service rate, up to 52 percent for the same service currently being provided. Mr. Denton urged Council to reconsider the fairness of the contract for multifamily and commercial businesses. Council Member Clark explained to Mr. Denton that Consolidated Disposal was supposed to visit with businesses and speak to them about reducing trash, which would reduce the number of bins offered. Mrs Clark asked if Consolidated had met with Mr. Denton. Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2012 Page 1 of 14 STEM N ®. Mr. Denton — stated that representatives of Consolidated Disposal had met with him and that was the reason why he was concern with the reduction of trash bins for the same cost. He reiterated that he wants to keep the same service of 3 pickups a week, but did not want to pay the increased cost for keeping his current service with Consolidated Disposal. Council Member Clark agreed that residents sell their recyclables and yet there are at least two thirds of recyclables that still go into trash bins, such as boxes and foods cans. She hopes that people are encouraged to recycle and that Consolidated Disposal creates incentives progra s because of State mandates which include commercial recycling. Mr. Denton — reiterated that he will have to pay more to keep his Mayor Armenta asked Mr. Denton if he will have a separate Council Member Clark stated that a separate green the amount of trash in the regular trash containers. would be movid6dAhich would reduce Mr. Denton — explained that Consolidated Disposal r would be provided for recycling. City Manager Allred requested to facilitate a mV?iss representatives to work on the specifics of the 3. PRESENTATION only two 96 gallon containers Denton and q, glidated Disposal Mayor Armenta announrgxfthat repr6fttatives of Caltis had an award presentation for City Council. Dan Freeman - District Diret M e for LocaL.t�ltrans District presented a certificate of appreciation to the City.foi the b ica ac e semead. Mr. Freeman explained that Caltrans maintains 1 0- away s'pa and 8,000 s of landscape with a reduce staff of 800 people. Thereto hhey apprecia City's of r s in beautifying the City and successfully working with Caltrans. Council U er Low thanked¢l fs, Freem66 and stated she hopes that the City will have a close working relationshi 3 w KCaltrans. MayorArmenta than t Mr. Fr man for the certificate and appreciates the working relationship with Caltrans. Day Proclamation City Council Members presented the Arbor Day Proclamation to Public Works Director Chris Marcarelloand the Public Services Division. Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2012 Page 2 of 14 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Claims and Demands Resolution No.2012 -21 Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2012 — 21 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS p IN THE SUM OF $845,065.28 NUMBEREDA 76946 INCLUSIVELY Resolution No.2012 -22 Recommendation: to approve Resoluji6h. 2012 — OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY C ; ', IL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CL S AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1;;r2¢ 5.25 NUMBER 67 THROUGH 770871NCLUSIVELY'`�J; #, r • Resolution No.2012 -05�> .` RecommamigiinhkaDorove Resol :ion No. 201 %05 entitled: OF THE CIT? UNCIL OF THE CITY OF G CEO- IN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS �'s6' NUMBERED 10000 THROUGH !LY Rejection ofq §tm for e City Council II consider a recommendation to reject a claim for damages submitted by t. Rosemead � Orden, LLC, received by the City on March 22, 2012, due to un- timeliness, v. as well , a r ' tion to any asserted claims that may have occurred within the required time period`o 1ng such claims. In addition L &G Rosemead Garden, LLC also filed a claim with the y on December 22, 2011. The City is now rejecting that claim for the additional reason that it was untimely in addition to the prior rejection sent on January 18, 2012, which was on the merits of the claim. Recommendation: That the City Council reject the claim for damages submitted by L &G Rosemead Garden, LLC as indicated above. Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2012 Page 3 of 14 Juan Nunez - asked if by rejecting the claim the city would be cleared from damages. CifyAttorney Richman replied that in accordance with the government tort claims act, the City is required to take action. After reviewing, the City believes there is no merit and therefore, is rejecting the claim. C. Review of the City's 2011 Housing Element Annual Progress Report California Government Code § 65400 (b) requires the filing of a ousing Element Annual Progress Report by April 1 sc of each year, for the prior calend r•,�with the State Office of Planning and Research and the Department of Housing a ommuhity Development ( "HCD "). State law also requires that the annual report, ' ,. nted at a public meeting before the City Council where members of the publi given pportunity to comment on our progress. This agenda meets these statutor q Ements. The City of Rosemead's Housing Element last prepared and appr y the State in June 2002. The annual report was sub to the rewired agencies on fe��8, 2012. This report summarizes the low to moderate e r 6,gtial building acti ty, Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) progress, a ss othousing program implementation for the 2011 calendar. year. Recommendation: That the ; receive and fits e,�jty's 2011 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.;;; , D. City As part o ie City's tal Improveme $Program, the City Council approved a project titled, "City ig ek . � . e d eplac ntProject ", whi,troc nsists of replacing and updating the City's aging street rd an ory signs t �.,,ensure compliance with the Federal Highway 1, tration ) r tsr reflectivity. The updating of signs, to meet these $: i ity sta s, will help improve driver and pedestrian safety, reduce energy costs, a nce a tics#ong City streets. The project is funded through State Gas Tax funds. That the City Council approve: 1. ;rove tl plans and specifications for the City Signage Replacement project; and 2. Authze the City Manager to enter into a contract with J &S Striping Company for the City{Signage Replacement Project in the amount of $125,870, and establish a contingency in the amount of 10% of the bid ($12,587) to cover any unforeseen construction expenses. Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2012 Page 4 of 14 E. Interim Budget Amendments During the fiscal year unforeseen financial needs and opportunities may arise which require Council approval of additional appropriations. Without them various auditors could make an adverse finding in the annual audit reports. At this time there are only two budget line items that need to have appropriations approved by the City Council: 1) A tractor and a pickup truck were purchased using Equipment Replacement Funds cash and, 2) Proposition Fund A Fund cash was exchanged for General Fund cash with the City of Industry. All purchases requiring appropriation increases have previously been approud%by City Council. Approving appropriations for these items is a necessary "housekeepin °''task that will help avoid undesirable audit findings. Recommendation: That the City Council approuo Re "solution Niff0.12 -25, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY UNCIL OF THE ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA; x PPROFI APPROPRIATIONS Council Consent Calen eer t even y ma res a motinVconded by Mayd6pirirp Tern Polly Low to approve Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, No: None Abstain: Non . Absent: Norit` 5. MATTERS FROM ANAGERA STAFF A. The City ti s va - "' ndividualized" services (i.e inspections, permits, variances, etc.) that are not0 eraI b . G Historically, many of these services have been provided at a City cost Brea an the, ice being charged for them thus resulting in subsidies of the emaining costs ervice from the general taxpayers. The permit fees charged by the City tai reworks stan endors is an example of recovering "individualized" subsidized service costsrfo thol��e. eceiving the benefit of the services. A survey of neighboring cities has rev ,a . k- ur out of six cities surveyed charge more for fireworks permits than what is being pr ed as the new permit fee; the average cost among the cities surveyed is $327. In the inferest of minimizing the subsidy of individualized services borne by taxpayers, staff is recommending an increase in the fee for fireworks stand permits to $250 and refundable deposit of $300. Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2012 -23, entitled: Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2012 Page 5 of 14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FIREWORKS STAND PERMIT FEE/DEPOSIT ADJUSTMENT City Manager Allred reviewed the staff report. Council Member Ly asked staff what was the current cost for firework stands and how much was being subsidized in staff cost. City Manager Allred explained that each firework stand pays a fee of $15 for the last 30 years. There are currently about 15 to 16 stands and at le,E for staff inspections and processing of each firework stand. j Council Member Ly stated that was roughly about $4,000 in Council Member Clark expressed concern with raising.,feo, -at this not doing well financially. There have been many financial ctlt of because of reductions of the Community Development Block GFant;: Government. Community Development Director Ramirez Block Grants. Council Member Clark continffe¢ explaining that r and $250 would hurt the a9etdies.� tated that and see if the State mall,. `t ny other urges on c the permit adjustment fee has been t fee`has not been adjusted of cost is being subsidized ,e non -proti nizations are such as Peo from People funded by the Federal Development t organi dtitfns have taken many financial cuts has $15 million in reserves and would rather wait Mrs. Clark made a motion to not increase Council Membe isagreef `' ! Coinoil fv1eF�gfCTark and explained that tax payer's money is being subsided fo ;Gity "" st5ftt4r msp sand processing. She stated that non-profit organizations make money t g fireworks. d el pities c #,ovef $325 and it's time to make some adjustments. Mayor Ar f agreed with C€ %il Mebem r Low and expressed that non -profit organizations make thousands o rs during the sC of fireworks. Paying $250 out of thousands of dollars would not hurt their profit margins. enta reitejted that the City of Alhambra charges $325, Baldwin Park $500, Monterey Park $400, El Monte . f 2, and osemead charges only $15. Ms. Armenta stated it is not unreasonable to ask for $250, when non fitaoFganizations are making thousands of dollars from the sale of fireworks. fs , Council Member Clark made a motion not to increase the permit fee /deposit adjustment; there being no second motion, Ms. Clark's motion died. Council Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Polly Low to approve resolution 2012 -23 stand permit feeldeposit adjustment. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Low, Ly Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2012 Page 6 of 14 No: Clark Abstain: None Absent: None B. Draft Annual Comprehensive Fee Resolution Update The City provides various "individualized" services (i.e. inspections, permits, variances, etc.) that are not of general benefit. Historically, many of these servic s have been provided at a City cost greater than the price being charged for them thus r tiny in subsidies of the remaining costs of service from the general taxpayers. As, after of routine fee of maintenance and to keep pace with increasing costs 'd y�dualized services, the fees charged to users need to be reviewed on a regular b�pre each year. In the interest of being responsive to the service needs of Rosemead r tints and businesses; not all fees need to be adjusted and some ar 6114by statute' < equently, not every Rosemead fee is being recommended for djustment this year. I version of the "Annual Comprehensive Fee Schedule;'bwila %be considdt, by the Council flay "8t^. Recommendation: No action is required at requested at the May 8th meeting. City Manager Allred reviewed the staff report. Council Member Clark asked staff to look into compare the city's fee increase A ; ,Osiness li( City Manager Allred added that Roseme� relocate in the City. Rosem 4ahad always s" redent incentives to a and he that Rosemead Mayor Pro Tern referred such fee for calling t 'ty to City Manager Allred action on this item will be Friendly designations and the CM as applied for` he designation and has not been selected. He busine .friendly City wit Itataxes and it is feasible for businesses to ied¢that between the designated business friendly cities, that have been able to win the award have used Irs. Ramirez said she had met with a committee member are the low business license fees. to 1146 new $10 stray cat pick -up fee; she asked if residents would have to pay p'td', cats. t the fee was being proposed by the Public Safety Department. Chief of Police Murakami explained that the fee is being proposed because cats are not licensed by the City. Once a cat is picked up, they are taken to the humane society and the City pays a fee of over $100 for vaccines. To offset some City cost, a $10 fee is being proposed. City Manager Allred suggested in changing the terminology from "stray cat pick up fee" to "stray cat drop off fee." Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2012 Page 7 of 14 Council Member Ly asked if he trapped a stray cat and called to get it picked up would he be charge the $10 fee. Chief of Police Murakami explained that a $10 fee would be charge for the pickup. However, if animal control caught the animal, then the fee would not be charge. Council Member Clark asked if there is a fee for dead animal pickup. City Manager Allred stated that small dead animal disposal without a license 1%o ee. However, a dead animal with a license is $20 and a cat is $10 when picked up by animal co Council Member Clark stated that dead animals should be picked u ecaus` ;,mmal. act vermin and diseases. However, the property owners should not be punished for. cal Ong in Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth explained that if a dggt` w a hit and died on the stre t`?Ihe City would not charge the closest house for that animal. The fee is et owners who call the CityJff r have died and want to turn them in to animal control. ::. Council Member Clark asked that the langua)e specify that the MayorArmenta agreed with Mrs. Clark that th { 7ie was a Council Member Ly suggested that the cost of th : d City Manager Allred stated t: atrtffe laage will be cd and owner by animal control Council Member Clark for pet owners. was needed. to the animal's size. should state, °picked up from Assistant Citfi0'I�l6'Wk",- at there are'�wners that do not want their pets and relinquish them to animal ntrol. Plan f uary 2012' a Traffic Commission began work on a Bicycle Transportation Plan and pro impr ment projects related to bicycle safety. The goals of the bicycle plan focus on imp . )n 'b cycle connections and accessibility with neighboring communities /trails and increased 6 cycle safety. The Bicycle Transportation Plan was rewmmended for approval by the T>affic Commission on April 12, 2012 and was prepared according to standards set by California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). Upon Council approval of this plan the City will be eligible to pursue grant funding for bicycle projects. The plan is also a key component of the City's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and encourage alternative forms of transportation in accordance with Assembly Bill 32. Recommendation: That the City Council: Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2012 Page 8 of 14 1. Review and approve Resolution No. 2012 -24, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ROSEMEAD BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN 2. Authorize staff to submit the City's Bicycle Transportation allowing the City to pursue grant opportunities to further E Management Analyst Sullivan review staff report and presented a available in the City Clerk's Office). Director of Public Works Marcarello added that there are I Commission focused on for the development of bicycle tra corridor. Mr. Marcarello reiterated that the City is eligib jp# Measure R; also the city is able to use special resource fL to improve the means of safe travel and achieve city wide Council Member Alarcon asked how safety w , be handled. Chief of Police Murakami explained that enforces stated that they will look at areas adjacent to the congregate within the bike trail, Vincent Chang — on be IV f`of Bike for their efforts and ho dt oeo[ when and shopping in the City Nancy Chung r Javier dnandez —on beh bike broafliffim Baldwin Park. Mr. Lawrence to do their own the Southern to Metro and Caltrans, 3imorovement efforts. (presentation is in which the Traffic !Edison easement and other funftt; 'sources like dison's corridor�`nto bike lanes r ,. ed In secluded bike trails. He t ehe problem people that abriel Valley ated he supports the proposal and commends staff view Rosemea�la §a business friendly City when passing through bike planInd safety improvements for everyone. Friel Valley stated he played an integral role in implementing a supports the plan and to raise awareness to bicyclist. for their work on the proposed plan and thanked them for their efforts. Jon has been working with the City of Alhambra to request proposals Mayor Pro Tern Low stated that the goal is to increase bicycle usage and safety. Mrs. Low asked if the structure of the current streets were wide enough for bike lanes. Management Analyst Sullivan explained that engineering studies would have to be conducted; Caltrans and the Highway Safety Manuals have specifications of lane widths. Director of Public Works Marcarello stated that they are looking to connect other cities that have existing bike Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2012 Page 9 of 14 lanes. He added that the list of concerns is to focus on bicycle safety and regional connectivity such as Rosemead Boulevard. Council Member Ly thanked staff for their work and added that a study showed that in the San Gabriel Valley 3/4 of drivers drive alone and bike usage was only 3 percent. He supports the bicycle plan to improve another clean and healthier form of transportation. Mr. Ly reiterated that safety is important and the bicycle plan was another way to find grants and funding resources like Measure R. Council Member Clark stated that safety is very important and she is in favor b ay 'f`otected bike lanes. Mrs. Clark expressed concern with connectivity and environmental regulations t ay impact others areas. She stated that she would like to be involved and possibly have the City partner w I. ther cities to create safe routes. MayorArmenta stated that she attended the National Associ i a conference focused on national policy institute on buildin al speaker, Council Member Marlene Garcia of Baldwin Pgr e and non smoking ordinances in Baldwin Park. Ms. Armenta Joe Gonzales of South El Monte they spoke about getting com ` indicated that there is a high rate of car accidents in the City and f f residents. Council Member Clark stated that the white bicyclist. Mrs. Clark recollected two bicycle ai Council Member Sam Pedroza,aQpremont. Mayor Pro Tom Polly Lo ; ni'made a 2012 -24 adopting tho E resulted in: Absent: 6. MATTER -ROM MAYOR A. MaydrAppojfffinents for 2012 -2013 dfrLafho Elected - 1 Appointed Officials, y communities. She , t that guess an ink'cate role in ip,bke lanes that s%Ikpssions with M Garcia and fit' moving, healthy, and safe. She u,lgns should be taken to protect the street g Voyb false sense of security to alg Apd, tifficials Mayor Villaraigosa and Council Member Ly to approve resolution .Plan and submit to Metro and Caltrans. Vote Each yeiW' listing of City Council Member appointments to a variety of regional and state committees and boards is prepared and submitted by the Mayor. To assist the Mayor, members of the City Council had the opportunity to complete the "Mayor's Appointments for 2012 - 2013" form, listing each individual's preferences for the particular committees and boards. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Mayor's Appointments for 2012 -2013. MayorArmenta indicated there were multiple interests for the appointment of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and that item would be discussed last. The following appointments were made: Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2012 Page 10 of 14 League of California Cities: Delegate: Polly Low Alternate: William Alarcon California Contract Cities Association Delegate: Sandra Armenta Alternate: William Alarcon So. California JPIA Delegate: Polly Low Alternate: Sandra Armenta City Selection Committee Delegate: Sandra Armenta Alternate: Polly Low So. California of Government Delegate: Steven Ly Alternate: Margaret Clark Zoning Code Update . Delegate: Polly Low n `' Delegate: William Alarcon the San Gabriel Council of Governments operates different than other r positions. She stated that Council Member Ly had been appointed to the functions of management services. Council Member Ly that the oversight committee is an ad -hoc committee. Council Member Clark explained that she would like to continue to be the delegate because the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy calls for it. The committee was form in order to provide open space planning and funding for this area. She stated that the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy seat is for two years and she would like to finish her term; she will not be able to do so if she is appointed the alternate to the COG. Council Member Ly stated that he had nothing but respect for Mrs. Clark being on the conservancy and on the COG and explained his reasons for wanting to be appointed as the delegate. First, being involved with different regional bodies, Mr. Ly became the Vice -Chair of the COG and that is a very big role in the aspect Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2012 Page 11 of 14 LA County Sanitation District Delegate: Sandra Armenta Alternate: William Alarcon that the Chairman of the Transportation Committee is John Fasana, who is the San Gabriel Valley Representative of the Metro Board. The COG has been dealing with the separations of the rail lanes; and a way to help with those issues the COG has created the Alameda Corridor East Construction Authority. Second, the COG employs staff that handle day to day operations; they are not public employees but contracted through a firm. A recent audit by Caltrans indicated that there may be a conflict of interest in doing business while staff is writing, implementing, and making money off the grant for the COG. As a result, an ad hoc oversight committee was formed in which he serves. He added that h would now like to have the responsibility to have a vote on the board. :_.. Council Member Clark reiterated to Mc Ly that she had offered to allow;lm ote when he needed to. Mrs. Clark explained that it was important that there was somebody o fitie Co $ ancy Board to represent the City. f Council Member Ly stated that because of the Brown Act is very cautious about wh'at',ha can and cannot .s discuss and added that he had already asked a council rremb r to corn � t and support hire ` added that the Transportation Committee meets 2 hours before the mee nd it would ma kg sense to stay for both meetings. `� Mayor Armenia asked Mr. Ly and Mrs. their respective topics and how many rr Council Member Ly replied that there are Council Member Clark routine. MayorArmenta asked City F have Council rL be i �r Y. City Att y Richman stet then �,: gate cannot ap that does attend a c e rtain are very it's issues are dMIl a,COG agenda that strictly deal with ote on those iss a issues on every meeting. issues afthe moment but usually they are name Council Member Clark as delegate and on ncil.Member is the delegate and the alternate does all the voting, the m iii% . The COG may have a provision that if you have a delegate nt of rp�tings they may have an issue. MayorArmenta l Mrs. Clar ml she would agree to allow Mr. Ly to attend all the COG meetings to vote and she would rem he deleg a on paper to stay on the Conservancy Committee. Council Member Clark s�@d she did not want to seem as if she was not involved; the purpose of the conservancy bill was to have somebody who was involved in the Council of Governments and be the voice for the Conservancy. She added that committees have to report on everything and some items are routine and other are current issues. Council Member Ly stated that he would agree to let Mrs. Clark take the delegate title if he could attend all the meetings and vote. Council Member Clark asked why he needed to attend all the meetings. She proposed that they both take Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2012 Page 12 of 14 turns to represent the City. Council Member Ly replied that he would like to have the confidence to vote on various issues that he has discussed and researched. He spent 3 years getting involved with the COG and the Transportation Committee, understanding and learning the issues. Mr. Ly stated that on a recent trip to Washington D.C., on behalf of his business, he received advice from Tim Spohn of City of Industry about ACE and the COG management issues. Council Member Low asked Mrs. Clark if she was planning on running on NNW! the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy seat once the current term ended. Council Member Clark replied that she hadn't made that decision MayorArmenta stated that on record Mrs. Clark would be the ale' ate and Mr. Ly be the voting member. Mrs. Clark is needed on the Rivers and Mountain nservancy especially w e funding for the Jay Imperial Park is still not guarantee. ; sr j; Council Member Ly asked if the motion was to nominate Court I be C[ark as delegate and allow him to be the voting member. w City Attomey Richman explained that the motio `'be „made, but if M wanted to attend a meeting, she as the delegate, has that prerogative to vote: he add, t the agree, would not work if Mrs. Clark and Mr. Ly do not agree to allow one member to d III the f;rf Council Member Polly Lo e a1botion to suppo ,, , ouncil Me m er Ly to be the delegate on the COG. {, Council Member Clarlt Pna&eo@ substi � to motion the al w.C©uncil Member Ly be a voting member on the COG meetings and that she be 1 ate. Council Me.' e ” j Jark and se nded her motion. Delegate` : "M t ret Clark Alternate: St Lv r . Council Member , g atClatfmade a motion, seconded by Council Member Steven Ly to approve the Mayor's appoint a SGV Council of Governments. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly No: None Abstain: None Absent: None Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2012 Page 13 of 14 7. CLOSED SESSION A. Conference with Legal Counsel Existing Litigation Government Code Section 594956 a Cal Poultry v City of Rosemead Case No USDC CV1202409 MayorArmenta recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 9:17 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:05 p.m. City Attorney Richman reported there was no reportable action to announce of Closed Session. MayorArmenta commended Public Works Director Marcarello and staff beautification day project at the Garvey School District. B. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:06 p.m. The next regular May 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. job on the r Mayor ATTEST: Gloria Molleda City ace on Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2012 Page 14 of 14