CC - Item 5A- Minutes 4-9-13City Council
and
Housing Development Corporation
Joint Meeting
April 9, 2013
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at 7:06 p.m. in the
Garvey Community Center at 9108 Garvey Avenue, Rosemead, California. ,
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Alarcon
INVOCATION: Council Member Armenta
PRESENT: Mayor Low, Mayor Pro Tem Alarcon, Council
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney,
Community Development Director Ramirez, Director of
Works Director Marcarello, and City Clerk Molleda.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENC. Eg None
2. PRESENTATION
Introduction
Director Ani
happy to lead the COG that
staff member isteen ,
San Gabriel
Clark
City Manager
Public
Valley Co cil of Governments Executive
ey Council of Governments stated she was
the City of Rosemead. Ms. Miller introduced
— stated there i a�partne`p with the City, Southern California Edison and the San Gabriel
nts
A of Govemme to,}promot0and help cities implement energy efficiency measures in both their
nunicipalitie Mand outreach programs to the community.
3. CONSENT C'.' E DAR
A. Minutes
October 0, 2012 — Regular Meeting
February 12, 2013 — Regular Meeting
B. Claims and Demands
Resolution No.2013 -04
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ffE ®.
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2013 — 04 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,500.00
NUMBERED 1557
• Resolution No. 2013 —12
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2013 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL THE" CL OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAI C IIMeAND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $514,296.30 NUMBERED 80580 THROUGH
80742 INCLUSIVELY ,
C. Ordinance 929 — Second Reading: Citywide" Engineering and Traffic Survey
On March 26, 2013, the City C uncil introduced Ordinance No. 929, setting speed limits in
accordance with the Califomia� Code. OrdinanXN'q 929 is now before Council at
the required second reading for adoption.
Recommendat on :that the City Cb cil adopt Ordinance No. 929, entitled
OF THE Ct.t COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LIFORNIA, S�ETsTING SPEED LIMITS IN
IT.H THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE
Freedom Flag
The Vietnamese Refugee�C,�o.mmunity of Los Angeles County is requesting that the
Rosemead Ci ouncil adept Resolution No. 2013 -13 (Attachment A) acknowledging the
Vietnamese Am !c,.an Heritage and Freedom Flag as a symbol of freedom and democracy in
the Vietnamesemerican community. In addition, the Vietnamese Refugee Community of
Los Angeles C requests that the City Council allow them to display the flag side -by -side
with the American flag on the light posts on Valley Boulevard (from Walnut Grove to Mission
Drive) fry Sunday, April 28, 2013 through Sunday, May 5, 2013. The display of the
Vietnamese American Heritage and Freedom Flag and the United States Flag in this manner
is consistent with the protocol specified in the United States Flag Code.
Recommendation: That the City Council again allow the Vietnamese American Heritage
and Freedom Flag to be displayed from April 28, 2013 through May 5, 2013 side -by -side with
the American flag on light posts on Valley Boulevard and approve Resolution No. 2013 -13,
entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE
VIETNAMESE AMERICAN HERITAGE AND FREEDOM FLAG
AS A SYMBOL OF FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY IN THE
VIETNAMESE - AMERICAN COMMUNITY
Mayor Low announced that the minutes of October 10, 2012 were deferred to a future meeting.
Council Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tom^William Alarcon to approve
the Consent Calendar with the exception of the minutes of OctobV02012. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
4. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF - None
5. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY
A.
Mayor's Appointments for
to a variety of regional and state
Mayor.
the Mayor's Appointments for 2013 -2014.
City Attorney
Mayor Pr
Mayor's apl
resulted in:
Council adopt the Fair Political Practice
for Appointments and to be posted on the city's
o it on, seconded by Council Member Steven Ly to approve the
adopt the Fair Political Practice Commission Form 806. Vote
Yes: Alarco , Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: Non
Absent: None
6. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY APPOINTED MAYOR POLLY LOW AND
MAYOR PRO TEM WILLIAM ALARCON
A. Oath of Office Ceremony
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Silvia Alarcon administered the oath of office to newly installed Mayor Pro Tern William Alarcon.
Joaquin Lim administered the oath of office to newly installed Mayor Polly Low.
B. Presentations and Comments
Mayor Low introduced and thanked her family, friends and colleagues for their on support.
Tommy Tsang - representing Judy Chu's office, presented a certificate of congressional recognition to newly
installed Mayor Pro Tern William Alarcon and a special congressional reciiiion to newly installed Mayor
Polly Low.
Janet Chin - representing Senator Ed Hernandez office,
William Alarcon and presented flowers of appreciation to
Henry Low - representing 49th District Assembly Membei
William Alarcon and presented a certificate of recognition
Mike Eng - representing the Los Angeles Corr
always a positive experience and commended
Low brings cohesiveness and presented a cer
College
0tulafed newly install ` yor Pro Tern
installed Mayor Polly Low.
hau's office, congratulated Mayor Pro Tern Pr ollyTLow.
)istrict, fated that visiting Rosemead is
and staff. IUtr.. Eng , added that Mayor Polly
Mayor Polly Low as the
first female Chinese
of
installed
installed Mayor Polly Low.
newly installed Mayor Polly Low and newly
congratulate newly installed Mayor Polly Low.
Council MemberNincent Yu - of Temple City commended City Manager Jeff Allred and staff for their work
in Rosemead. Mr. Yu , congratulaetl and stated that he appreciated the public service and leadership of
reelect Council Members Sandra'fArmenta, Margaret Clark and Steven Ly. He congratulated newly installed
Mayor Pro Tern William Ia n and presented a certificate of recognition to newly installed Mayor Polly Low.
Council Member Richard Sun - of San Marino congratulated and presented a certificate of recognition
newly installed Mayor Polly Low.
Mayor Mary Su of City of Walnut congratulated newly installed Mayor Polly Low and newly installed Mayor
Pro Tern William Alarcon.
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Former Council Member Joaquin Lim - of City of Walnut congratulated newly installed Mayor Polly Low
and added that he was honored to have sworn Mrs. Low into office.
Ron Es uivel - on behalf of the Rosemead School Board he congratulate and presented certificates of
recognition to newly installed Mayor Polly Low and Mayor Pro Tern William Alarcon. Mr. Esquivel thanked
and presented a certificate of recognition to former Mayor Sandra Armenia for her public service.
Janet Chin - representing the Garvey School District congratulated newly installedWayor Polly Low and
stated that she looking forward to a partnership with the City of Rosemead nd'Garvey School District.
Peter Chau - representing the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office of Los Angele .congratulated newly
installed Mayor Polly Low and added that the City of Rosemead is:a g ad city b9 use of the good
leadership.
Vice Mayor Stephen Sham - of City of Alhambra congratulated newly` in stalled Mayor Polly newly
installed Mayor Pro Tern William Alarcon.
Scarlett Kwong representing the Walnut Valley Water District congratulated all of the City Council for their
service and improvements to the City.
Vice President Robert Gin - of the Alhambra School INstnct congratulated newly installed Mayor Polly Low
and newly installed Mayor Pro Tern William Alarcon or the' ongor erv' and support to the school
district.
Thomas Wong - represe!irhi�tlhe San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District congratulated newly installed
Mayor Polly Low and rmerMayor Sandra Armenia for their�service to the City and support on water issues.
Mayor Polly Low recognized Planning C m iss oners Dianna Herrera, Nancy Eng, Victor Ruiz, Traffic
Commissione Mean Wall John Tang, osemead Chamber President Jimmy Wang and the entire elected
officials tha at ttended themeeting. Mrs. Low introduced and thanked her husband Ving Low and her three
children r all their support. Mayor Low tt gCouncil Members for working together to make the City
better.
Mayor Low recog zm ed the following community members for their ongoing support, the Vietnamese
American Senior assoclation of San Gabriel valley, US -China Guangdong Chamber of Commerce, Tsinghua
Education Foundation.
Sue Zhang — representiAg the Tsinghua Education Foundation congratulated newly installed Mayor Polly for
being the first Chinese American female Mayor in the City of Rosemead.
Mayor Low continued to recognized community members of Southern California Burmese Association,
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles, Tam Dihn, City Clerk Molleda, staff and Amy Wong.
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Council Member Armenta congratulated newly installed Mayor Pro Tem William Alarcon and newly installed
Mayor Polly Low for bring the voice and the passion of the residents.
Mayor Pro Tem Alarcon congratulated newly installed Polly Low and thanked his family and friends for their
ongoing support.
Council Member Clark congratulated newly installed Mayor Polly for Zfernale Mayor for the
City of Rosemead.
Council Member Ly congratulated newly installed Mayor Polly Low.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. to a reception in honor of the newly installed Mayo Mayor Pro Tem.
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to taki'` place on Apri 23, 2013 at 7:00 p m. wihe
Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
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