CC - Item 3A- 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
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney
Community Development Director Ramirez, Director of
Montgomery- Scott, Public Works Director Marcarello, a
1. ORDINANCES READ BY TITLE ONLY
State law requires that all ordinances
by motion, unanimously adopted, the
only.
Recommendation: T City Attorney f
agenda by title only, " It reading
Council Member Ste"
ordinances by title only.
No: Nom
Abstain:
Clark,
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
ordinances which appear on this
Pro Tern Polly Low, to approve
Craig Denton — Mana J Del Rey Mobile Home Park, expressed concern with the proposed waste
hauler disposal service c rct. 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.
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Ly
alit City Mari awkesworth,
Director of Par fid. Recreatio
in full prior to tfit.%ty Council taking action; however,
' r d all ordinances b title
Mgy can be instru y
ISM NO. 3
Mr. Denton — stated concerned 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. o b
Mr. Denton — reiterated that he will have to pay more to keep his
MayorArmenta 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.
Denton
would be
only two 96
would reduce
Mr. Denton — explained that Consolidated Disposal
would be provided for recycling.
City Manager Allred requested to facilitate a m
representatives to work on the specifics of the
3. PRESENTATION
Disposal
containers
Mayor Armenia announhat repA3ft of Caftlis had an award presentation for City Council.
Dan Freeman - District Direct M for Local Itrans District presented a certificate of
appreciation to t or the b :: �ca' nVe 9 emead. Mr. Freeman explained that Caltrans
maintains 1 way s and 8,000 a es of landscape with a reduce staff of 800 people.
There fof they appreciaity's of in beautifying the City and successfully working with Caltrans.
Council M er Low thanked1k FreemM'and stated she hopes that the City will have a close working
relationship W :_,._ ,Itrans.
Mayor Armenta tha 4,,Mr. F, 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 Marcarello the
Public Services Division.
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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 TI I MTY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS > DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $845,065.28 NUMBERED i THROUGH
!
76946 INCLUSIVELY
>
Resolution No.2012 -22
Recommendation: to approve ResolLIti - 0,.,2012 —22 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY C? 1,%%FOF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAj2M AND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $1, 15.25 NUMBER 67 THROUGH
77087 INCLUSIVELY
Resolution No.2012 -05 ;
Recommeria Resolion No 2012 — 05 entitled:
OF THE Cl; OUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GCE 1N CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
76 NUMBERED 10000 THROUGH
LY
Rejection of pftrn for
City Counci II consider a recommendation to reject a claim for damages submitted by
L osemead,, rden, LLC, received by the City on March 22, 2012, due to un- timeliness,
as a r��} Ction to any asserted claims that may have occurred within the required time
period o, gNlrfing such claims. In addition L &G Rosemead Garden, LLC also filed a claim
with the PI 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.
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Juan Nunez - asked if by rejecting the claim the city would be cleared from damages.
City Attorney 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 1st of each year, for the prior calend f�with the State Office of
Planning and Research and the Department of Housing a ).Mv ommunity Development
( "HCD "). State law also requires that the annual report d'� ented at a public meeting
before the City Council where members of the public give pportunity to comment on
our progress. This agenda meets these statutork_N ements. s„
The City of Rosemead's Housing E
June 2002. The annual report was
This report summarizes the low to moderat6
Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) progress,
implementation for the 2011 calendar year.
last prepared and app Jon the State in
r the re fired agencie 2012.
me r ti al buildi Regional
ss of housing program
Recommendation: That the 'I receive and f0 ty's 2011 Housing Element
Annual Progress Report. 3.
D. City Signage cement Project and of .� ct
As pa ' e City's tal Improvem Program, the City Council approved a project titled,
"City 'fig eplace, • ent Project% whi onsists of replacing and updating the City's
aging stree a,� Story signs tq nsure compliance with the Federal Highway
d , .) re �i s reflectivity. The updating of signs, to meet these
ity sta s, will help�t improve driver and pedestrian safety, reduce energy
costs, a rice a tics long City streets. The project is funded through State Gas
Tax funds.
the City Council approve:
1. ove th,lans and specifications for the City Signage Replacement project; and
2. Authe the City Manager to enter into a contract with J &S Striping Company for the
City ? Replacement Project in the amount of $125,870, and establish a
contingency in the amount of 10% of the bid ($12,587) to cover any unforeseen
construction expenses.
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E. Interim Budget Amendments
During the fiscal year unforeseen financial needs and opportunities may arise which require
Council approval of additional appropriations. Without them various auditors could make an
adverse finding in the annual audit reports. At this time there are only two budget line items
that need to have appropriations approved by the City Council: 1) A tractor and a pickup
truck were purchased using Equipment Replacement Funds cash and, 2) Proposition Fund A
Fund cash was exchanged for General Fund cash with the City�ndustry. All purchases
been approy
requiring appropriation increases have previously *,City Council. Approving
appropriations for these items is a necessary "housekeepI ask that will help avoid
undesirable audit findings.
Recommendation: That the City Council al
2 -25, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY,:(
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNI
APPROPRIATIONS
Council Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by
Consent Calendar items. Vote resulted in:'
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark,
No: None
Abstain: Non h
Absent: Np
5. MATTERS FROM CITYMANAGER& STAFF
A.
OF THE
Tern Polly Low to approve
The City s var`ld` "individualized" services (i.e inspections, permits, variances, etc.)
that are not eral b , t Historically, many of these services have been provided at a
City cost greats r an the, rice being charged for them thus resulting in subsidies of the
'remaining costs', f$ervice from the general taxpayers. The permit fees charged by the City
tW works stan6endors is an example of recovering "individualized" subsidized service
co thosreceiving the benefit of the services. A survey of neighboring cities has
re I a". ur out of six cities surveyed charge more for fireworks permits than what is
being pr o ed as the new permit fee; the average cost among the cities surveyed is $327.
In the ingest of minimizing the subsidy of individualized services bome 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:
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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. 1.
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 I
for staff inspections and processing of each firework stand.
Council Member Ly stated that was roughly about $4,000 in
Council Member Clark expressed concern with raisin t this
not doing well financially. There have been many financial c o 0
because of reductions of the Community Development Block e nt
Government.
Community Development Director Ramirez
Block Grants.
Council Member Clark continr
and $250 would hurt the agore
wait and see if the State�jkes
increase the permit adjusCrii
Council Member L%glisagre
subsidedfo,�rr §- orii
money itiig fireworks?
MayorA a agreed with G
thousands o during the
profit margins. M
Park $400, El Mont
ask for $250, when
Aer*6r Low and expressed that non -profit organizations make
fireworks. Paying $250 out of thousands of dollars would not hurt their
that the City of Alhambra charges $325, Baldwin Park $500, Monterey
lead charges only $15. Ms. Armenta stated it is not unreasonable to
tions are making thousands of dollars from the sale of fireworks.
Council Member Clark dude 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 Tem Polly Low to approve
resolution 2012 -23 stand permit feeldeposit adjustment. Vote resulted in:
has been
t fee has not been adjusted
of cost is being subsidized
>e non
- protr„ �mzations are
such as P .0 from People
funded by the Federal
Development
plaining that n At orgarii t, s have taken many financial cuts
tated that th ity has $15 ` ijlion in reserves and she would rather
any of i ° t changes on gr a nts awarded. Mrs. Clark made a motion to not
t o , r ber rk and explained that tax payers money is being
spar ctS I s and proce' kg. She stated that non - profit organizations make
hies .g $325 and it's time to make some adjustments.
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Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Low, Ly
No: Clark
Abstain: None
Absent: None
B. Draft Annual Comprehensive Fee Resolution Update
The City provides various "individualized" services (i.e. ins
that are not of general benefit. Historically, many of these
City cost greater than the price being charged for them thr
remaining costs of service from the general taxpayers. Fl
maintenance and to keep pace with increasing costs ;,inr
charged to users need to be reviewed on a regul (,bd'gi ,
interest of being responsive to the service nee "' ' oser
permits, variances, etc.)
have been provided at a
g'in subsidies of the
of routine fee
d services, the fees
,, each
�„• year. In the
'f rid businesses;
not all fees need to be adjusted and some r controlled by statute C ggently, not every
Rosemead fee is being recommended djustm6ht this year. E�V.
The fin ; sion of the
"Annual Comprehensive Fee Schedule" wil nsid day the Council orn ay 8th.
J• .r
Recommendation: No action is required at this i `' Council action on this item will be
requested at the May 8t^ meet`NW,
City Manager Allred reviewed the staff report.
Council Member Clark ask
compare the city's fee incre
City Manager Allred s at��
added that Rosemead is a v
relocate in the Cjty ,.
:r I i
Commu ' Developmen
Ros ad always scon
redevelop incentives to
and he stated .iitRosemea
look into
other
Friendly designations and
f r
Mayor Pro Tom Lo' ferr(
such fee for calling theC�l
the City as applied for
Nsin ri riq!,y City H
and designation and has not been selected. He
taxes and it is feasible for businesses to
7a xpl�fined that between the designated business friendly cities,
o i fe ties that have been able to win the award have used
busin es. Mrs. Ramirez said she had met with a committee member
ing points are the low business license fees.
ie new $10 stray cat pick -up fee; she asked if residents would have to pay
up cats.
City Manager Allred stated that 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."
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Council Member Ly asked if he trapped a stray cat and called to get it picked up would he be charged the
$10 fee.
Chief of Police Murakami explained that a $10 fee would be charged for the pickup. However, if animal
control caught the animal, then the fee would not be charged.
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 h no fee. However, a dead
animal with a license is $20 and a cat is $10 when picked up by animal co r t"0. tr
Council Member Clark stated that dead animals should be picked up`ecausWi !ll attract vermin and
diseases. However, the property owners should not be punished for calling in a dea4 nimal.
Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth explained that if a dog;�ivas hit and died on the st e City would
not charge the closest house for that animal. The fee is fo . et owneg; who call the City-1 e t animals
r
have died and want to turn them in to animal control. rr
Council Member Clark asked that the langu� specify that the
Mayor Armenta agreed with Mrs. Clark that th was ai
r
Council Member Ly suggested that the cost of Mh nimal
City Manager Allred stated a age will be cj ifed and
owner by animal control " f
Council Member Clark
for pet owners.
was needed.
to the animal's size.
should state, 'picked up from
Assistant Cit} xplai Mat there a}e owners that do not want their pets and relinquish them
to animalntrol.
Plan
1' uary 2012 a Traffic Commission began work on a Bicycle Transportation Plan and
pro imp ment projects related to bicycle safety. The goals of the bicycle plan focus
on im cycle connections and accessibility with neighboring communities /trails and
increase 'icycle safety. The Bicycle Transportation Plan was recommended 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.
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Recommendation: That the City Council:
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 r P a %tnMetro and Caltrans,
allowing the City to pursue grant opportunities to furthers,5tcycle improvement efforts.
Management Analyst Sullivan review staff report and presented a
available in the City Clerk's Office). A
Director of Public Works Marcarello added that there are p.
Commission focused on for the development of bicycle, An iE
corridor. Mr. Marcarello reiterated that the City is eligible fo
Measure R; also the city is able to use special resource funds
to improve the means of safe travel and achieve city wide imp
Council Member Alarcon asked how safety
Chief of Police Murakami explained that enforces
stated that they will look at are r ipcent to the
congregate within the bike
Vincent Chang — on b6h'(
for their efforts and hopes
and shopping iriJM,�P4,
(presentation is
that include basic goSlhwhich the Traffic
the' 'Sputhern California` d" isoweasement
ant gr,04"nd other fund iq, ources like
ode Edlson's corridors into bike lanes
a ing.opsidered in secluded bike trails. He
a* of the problem people that
Valley st #Se he supports the proposal and commends staff
; osemead s a business friendly City when passing through
and safety improvements for everyone.
— on
bike Droaram`l F&aldwin Park.
Mr. Lawrence stated tt
to do their own bicycle
briel Valley stated he played an integral role in implementing a
supports the plan and to raise awareness to bicyclist.
staff for their work on the proposed plan and thanked them for their efforts.
Coalition has been working with the City of Alhambra to request proposals
Mayor Pro Tom 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.
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Director of Public Works Marcarello stated that they are looking to connect other cities that have existing bike
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 314 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 Vo of protected bike lanes. Mrs.
Clark expressed concern with connectivity and environmental regulatiay impact others areas. She stated that she would like to be involved and possibly have the City way cities to create safe
routes. Pik
MayorArmenta stated that she attended the National
a conference focused on national policy institute on buildfng,,h al
speaker, Council Member Marlene Garcia of Baldwin Park, plgy
and non smoking ordinances in Baldwin Park. Ms. Armenta add'
Joe Gonzales of South El Monte they spoke about getting comm
indicated that there is a high rate of car accident nthe City and
residents.
Council Member Clark stated that just painting a
bicyclists. Mrs. Clark recollecte o icycle accid
Council Member Sam Pe( 20mont.
Mayor Pro Tem Polly-Low" j' de a mer'ron, seconded
2012.24 adopting the Rose BI f Slr�nsportal
resulted in:
felon, Ar Clark, Lo , L
No: Non
't
%., Abstain:
6. MATTERS FROM, MAYOR 8,ITY COUNCIL
A. MavdPOmpOntments for 2012 -2013
of Latino Elected aho olnted Officials,
y com, unities. She at tguest
an I I e role in -- ig e ike lanes
Xh n discussions with s. Garcia and
ti oving, healthy, and safe. She
aut should be taken to protect the
Jives a false sense of security to
officials Mayor Villaraigosa and
cil Member Ly to approve resolution
and submit to Metro and Caltrans. Vote
Each year, a 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.
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Mayor Armenta 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:
League of California Cities:
Delegate: Polly Low
Alternate: William Alarcon
California Contract Cities Association
Delegate: Sandra Armenta
Alternate: William Alarcon
LA County Sanitation District
Delegate: Sandra Armenta
Alternate: William Alarcon
So. California JPIA
Delegate: Polly Low
Alternate: Sandra Armenia
City Selection Committee
Delegate: Sandra Armenta
Alternate: Polly Low
Delegate: Steven Ly
Alternate: Margaret i
Zoning Code Update
Delegate: Polly L
Delegate: Vii Jllaii�A
Council Member C
than other agencies
appointed to the ove
'that the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments operates differently
committee chair positions. She stated that Council Member Ly had been
iee that oversees the functions of management services.
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 formed 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.
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Council Member Ly clarified that the oversight committee is an ad -hoc committee.
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
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 p blic employees but
contracted through a firm. A recent audit by Caltrans indicated that there may�t�econflict of interest in
doing business while staff is writing, implementing, and making money off the rant the COG. As a result,
an ad hoc oversight committee was formed in which he serves. He add 116kl$ he would now like to have the
responsibility to have a vote on the board. .;
Council Member Clark reiterated to Mr. Ly that she had offeIlow him to ate meeting and to
vote when he needed to. Mrs. Clark explained that it was 4ilr that there was som on the
Conservancy Board to represent the City. She stated tr had callbd Mr. Ly and he In j eit�r4turned her
call. s,J
� Ak
Council Member Ly stated that because of the Brown Act he is vd
discuss and added that he had already asked - cil member to
that the Transportation Committee meets 2 ho u 6 t e COG
for both meetings.
MayorArmenta asked Mr. Ly rs. Clark how msues arf
their respective topics and hdlg metings do they�Vote on tho
Council Member Ly
Council
routine.
Mayor : nta asked City A
have Cou _ tuber Ly be t
City Affomey RiEkil� to stated
then the delegate cf>r tapp
that does not attend a "birt
about what he can and cannot
I support him. Mr. Ly added
, it would make sense to stay
COG agenda that strictly deal with
and legislative issues on every meeting.
issues at the moment but usually they are
possible to name Council Member Clark as delegate and
one Council Member is the delegate and the alternate does all the voting,
the meetings. The COG may have a provision that if you have a delegate
nt of meetings they may have an issue.
MayorArmenta asked Mfrs. Clark if she would agree to allow Mr. Ly to attend all the COG meetings to vote
and she would remain the delegate on paper to stay on the Conservancy Committee.
Council Member Clark stated 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.
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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
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 ri
p to Washington D.C., on
behalf of his business, he received advice from Tim Spohn of City of Industiout AE and the COG
management issues.
Council Member Low asked Mrs. Clark if she was planning on
Mountains Conservancy seat once the current term ended.
Council Member Clark replied that she hadn't made
Mayor Armenta stated that on record Mrs. Clark would be the
member. Mrs. Clark is needed on the Rivers nd Mountains G
Jay Imperial Park is still not guaranteed. Shekgd if Council
to attend 8 out of 10 meetings in a year. l ` '�`�.
Council Member Ly stated he rather attend all be
monitoring, such as, the Arroyg,, s sates contract
monitoring because they ne flI ` �to, . � whether to
the Rivers and
yet.
id Mr. Ly would be the voting
especially when the funding for the
irk would allow Council Member Ly
is?'!' thgPOG required consistent
soon. sated this issue needed consistent
with A oyo Associates or go with another firm.
Council Member C1arV9p statingNf. Ly does that
Council Memb r Ly�t,ted he alt ' tl he tlde
to vote on �G II andilyder to do
idy; however, he would like the authority to be able
would have to be able to be at all the meetings.
Clark repliitjt he cool�eat the meetings.
City Attorney an explaine Teative t the motion could be made, but if Mrs. Clark wanted to attend a meeting,
she as the deleg has that pr to vote. She added that the agreement would not work if Mrs. Clark
and Mr. Ly do not a t o allo member to do all the voting.
MayorArmenta stated it . s a shame they could not come to a compromise because she was trying to
accommodate both side .
Council Member Polly Low made a motion to support Council Member Ly to be the delegate on the COG
because she thought he was very passionate about the issues at hand.
Council Member Clark made a substitute motion the allow Council Member Ly to be the voting member on
the COG meetings and she would continue to be the delegate.
Council Member Ly agreed with Mrs. Clark and seconded her motion.
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SGV Council of Governments
Delegate: Margaret Clark
Alternate: Steven Ly
Council Member Margaret Clark made a motion, seconded by Council Member Steven Ly to approve
the Mayor's appointment to the SGV Council of Governments. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
7. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel Exisli"a
Government Code Section 594956 a"
Cal Poultry v City of Rosemead Case No
Mayor Armenta recessed the meeting to Cl
p.m. City Attorney Richman reported there
Mayor Armenta commended Public Works Dir
beautification day project at the,,ey School
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1
May
ATT
at 9:17 p.m." *x.econvened the meeting at 10:05
"able action to a , out of Closed Session.
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if I r "doing a great job on the
tea ouncil meeting is scheduled to take place on
Sandra Armenta, Mayor
Gloria Molleda
City Clerk
Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes of April 24, 2012
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