CC - Minutes - 04-09-13City 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 Tern Alarcon, Council Members Armenta, Clark and Ly
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Richman, Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth,
Community Development Director Ramirez, Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery- Scott, Public
Works Director Marcarello, and City Clerk Molleda.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
2. PRESENTATION
Introduction of newly appointed San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Executive
Director Andrea Miller
Executive Director Andrea Miller of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments stated she was
happy to lead the COG that represented 31 cities along with the City of Rosemead. Ms. Miller introduced
staff member Kristen.
Ms. Kristen — stated there is a partnership with the City, Southern California Edison and the San Gabriel
Valley Council of Governments to promote and help cities implement energy efficiency measures in both their
municipalities and outreach programs to the community.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
October 10, 2012 — Regular Meeting
February 12, 2013 — Regular Meeting
B. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No.2013 -04
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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
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Resolution No. 2013 -12
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2013 —12 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND 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 Council introduced Ordinance No. 929, setting speed limits in
accordance with the California Vehicle Code. Ordinance No. 929 is now before Council at
the required second reading for adoption.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 929, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, SETTING SPEED LIMITS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE
D. Vietnamese American Heritage and Freedom Flag
The Vietnamese Refugee Community of Los Angeles County is requesting that the
Rosemead City Council adopt Resolution No. 2013 -13 (Attachment A) acknowledging the
Vietnamese American Heritage and Freedom Flag as a symbol of freedom and democracy in
the Vietnamese - American community. In addition, the Vietnamese Refugee Community of
Los Angeles County 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) from 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 Tern William Alarcon to approve
the Consent Calendar with the exception of the minutes of October 10, 2012. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
4. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF - None
5. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. Mayor's Appointments for 2013 -2014
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.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Mayors Appointments for 2013 -2014.
City Attorney Rachel Richman recommended that the City Council adopt the Fair Political Practice
Commission initial Form 806, to be consistent with the Mayor Appointments and to be posted on the city's
website.
Mayor Pro Tern William Alarcon made motion, seconded by Council Member Steven Ly to approve the
Mayor's appointment list 2013.2014 and adopt the Fair Political Practice Commission Form 806. Vote
resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
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 Tem 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 ongoing 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 recognition to newly installed Mayor
Polly Low.
Janet Chin - representing Senator Ed Hernandez office, congratulated newly installed Mayor Pro Tern
William Alarcon and presented flowers of appreciation to newly installed Mayor Polly Low.
Henry Low -representing 49th District Assembly Member Ed Chau's office, congratulated Mayor Pro Tern
William Alarcon and presented a certificate of recognition Mayor Polly Low.
Mike En - representing the Los Angeles Community College District, stated that visiting Rosemead is
always a positive experience and commended the City Council and staff. Mr. Eng added that Mayor Polly
Low brings cohesiveness and presented a certificate of recognition.
Mayor Pro Tern Anthony Wong - of Monterey Park congratulated newly installed Mayor Polly Low as the
first female Chinese American Mayor in the City of Rosemead.
City Clerk Vincent Chang - of Monterey Park congratulated newly installed Mayor Polly Low.
Council Member Peter Chang - of Monterey Park congratulated newly installed Mayor Polly Low and newly
installed Mayor Pro Tern William Alarcon.
Council Member Hans Liang - of Monterey Park congratulate newly installed Mayor Polly Low.
Council Member Vincent Yu - of Temple City commended City Manager Jeff Allred and staff for their work
in Rosemead. Mr. Yu congratulated and stated that he appreciated the public service and leadership of
reelect Council Members Sandra Armenta, Margaret Clark and Steven Ly. He congratulated newly installed
Mayor Pro Tern William Alarcon 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 Esquivel - 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 Armenta for her public service.
Janet Chin - representing the Garvey School District congratulated newly installed Mayor Polly Low and
stated that she looking forward to a partnership with the City of Rosemead and Garvey School District.
Peter Chau - representing the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office of Los Angeles, congratulated newly
installed Mayor Polly Low and added that the City of Rosemead is a good city because of the good
leadership.
Vice Mayor Stephen Sham - of City of Alhambra congratulated newly installed Mayor Polly Low and 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 District congratulated newly installed Mayor Polly Low
and newly installed Mayor Pro Tern William Alarcon for their ongoing service and support to the school
district.
Thomas Wong - representing the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District congratulated newly installed
Mayor Polly Low and former Mayor Sandra Armenta for their service to the City and support on water issues.
Mayor Polly low recognized Planning Commissioners Dianna Herrera, Nancy Eng, Victor Ruiz, Traffic
Commissioners Jean Hall, John Tang, Rosemead Chamber President Jimmy Wang and the entire elected
officials that attended the meeting. Mrs. Low introduced and thanked her husband Ving Low and her three
children for all their support. Mayor Low thanked Council Members for working together to make the City
better.
Mayor Low recognized the following community members for their ongoing support, the Vietnamese
American Senior association of San Gabriel valley, US -China Guangdong Chamber of Commerce, Tsinghua
Education Foundation.
Sue Zhang — representing 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 being the fourth female 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 Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on April 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
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ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda, City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
I, Gloria Molleda, City Clerk for the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the meeting
minutes from April 9, 2013, was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Rosemead City
Council on the 11th of June 2013, by the following vote to wit:
Yes: Alarcon, Clark, Low, Ly,
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Armenta
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Gloria Molleda
City Clerk