CC - Item 3A - Minutes 7-23-13Minutes of the
City Council Meeting
July 23, 2013
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at 6:02 p.m. in the
Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Richman, Assistant
Director of Community Development Ramirez, Director of Parks and Recre
of Public Works Marcarello, and City Clerk Molleda.
Public Employee Performance Ev
Government Code Section 54957;
The City Council reconvened at 7:01 p.m.
Mayor Low announced that the City Council
regular City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member
INVOCATION: Council
PRESENT: Mayor Low
STAFF PRESEN��.Tr: Coil
Director of Community
of Public Works Marcai
City Attorney Greg Mur
2. PUBLIC COMME1
3. PRESENTATION
Manager Hawkesworth,
Montgomery-Scott, Director
and reconvened back to the
Armenta, Clark, and Ly
Richman, Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth,
of Parks and Recreation Montgomery-Scott, Director
was no reportable action taken during closed session.
Public Safety Coordinator Mandy Wong thanked Pastor Tim Clark, Nancy Armenta, Mayra Placencia, city
staff, and community members who participated in the Relay for Life event. Mrs. Wong stated the City of
Rosemead raised $1,366 and thanked City Manager Allred, Council Members and Chief of Police Lieutenant
Somoano for their continued support. Mrs. Wong announced the Summer Survival Camp Out scheduled for
August 2, 2013, which will allow residents to prepare for and how to survive a disaster. Mrs. Wong invited the
City Council and residents to attend Nation Night Out on August 6, 2013.
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PRESENT: Mayor Low, Mayor Pro Tern Alarcon, Council Members Armenta, Clark, and Ly
City Council presented Public Safety Coordinator Wong a Proclamation for National Night Out.
• Consolidated Disposal — Overview of Services
Elizabeth Martinez - representative of Consolidated Disposal Services presented a brief overview of the
City's waste hauler services available to Rosemead residents. Ms. Martinez stated that Consolidated
Disposal Services newly enhanced curbside service include e- waste, household battery collection, curb -
it program outreach, bulky item pick -ups and shred day programs. Consolidated Disposal Services will be
collaborating with the school districts to provide outreach programs and schola M •to students. Ms.
Martinez announced that Consolidated Disposal Services are working on a di ersion program for commercial
businesses.
Council Member Clark asked for clarification on the e- waste,
florescent light bulbs.
Ms. Martinez - explained that the a -waste and
item pick -up program,
James Castro — General Manager for Co
considered universal waste and residents
Council Member Ly asked if Consolidated
James Castro — replied that
Council Member Arm enl
James Castro — explained tl
streets, but there's 25 limit
a bulky ite pick u to fa IIN
Dire, 1 t ublic Works Chn
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Council Membe k inqu
Ms. Martinez - replied t
would have to sing up. T I ., z
business within the City.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
that bulky item pick -ups are also done through the City's
the rewards for recycling.
ward program is based on a collective participation by zones and customers
that has the most recycled weight will get a $10 gift card from a local
April 23, 2013 — Regular Meeting
recycling by
the 25
Disposal
pick -ups.
and on recycling
would work simifi'V60e bulky
that fluorescent light bulbs are
ices for a bulky item pick -up.
household.
Xis unlimited for the public right -of -ways and
explained it is preferable if residents call ahead for
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B. Claims and Demands
Resolution No. 2013 — 40
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2013 —40 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $641,564.72 NUMBERED 81754 THROUGH
81816 INCLUSIVELY
Resolution No. 2013 — 41
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2�01k3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAI&CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $382,556.91 NUMBERED 81738 THROUGH
81753 INCLUSIVELY
C. Consideration to Cancel the%ugust 27, 2013 City C °ouncil Meeting
Due to no scheduled business items, the` Gify Council will consider action to cancel the
August 27, 2013, City Council Meeting. The ne regular scheduled City Council meeting is
set for September�10,.2013.
the City Council cancel the August 27, 2013, City Council meeting.
D. Internationality >Man g ts�ConfererDce September 22nd — 25t^ — Boston, MA
xizing attendance to the International City Managers
MA on September 22nd — 25th,
endafi n: That4h - e City Council authorize the attendance, at City expense, of the
City Ma ager and Public Works Director to attend the International City Managers
m Conference in Boston, MA.
Council Member Steven Lyjm a motion, seconded by Council Member Sandra Armenia to approve
the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Underground District Projects — Planning and Prioritization Policy
The California Public Utilities Commission provides three rules relative to utility
undergrounding projects within the State, Rule 20A, Rule 20B, and Rule 20C. These
programs offer several benefits to communities, including helping to enhance community
aesthetics and providing more reliable utility services to customers. The primary difference
among these three rules involves the funding source used to pay for undergrounding project
costs.
Historically, the City's undergrounding projects have
have focused on major thoroughfares or near areas
has utilized several criteria to evaluate streets ash
criteria have focused on enhancing safety, improvinc
improvements to coincide with other planneAtreet
An underground planning and prioritization 156
evaluate locations for future undergrounding f
the City to plan for future capital improvement
Recommendation: That the
Planning and Prioritization Pc
Director of Public Works
is available in the City Q
Council Member Clark WR
Boulevard to Rush Street ands
Director of Public Wo s ..Mara
however, s aff can look into 1
Brian Lewin — asked if power
between other cities that have
Director of Public
City Manager Allred
California Edison Cc
and
through Rule 20A and
est. In each case, the City
rg 0unding location. These
ind ining undergrounding
my used tool in offer cities to
creation of such a policy will help
undergrounding efforts.
Underground Utility
ng project in the City
the staff _report and presented a PowerPoint presentation which
no undergrounding on Garvey Avenue from San Gabriel
that just north of that area might already be undergrounded;
what is the damage resistance and restoration
power lines.
stated that a thorough analysis has not been conducted at this time.
that there would be no fiscal concern to the City but rather to the Southern
Mr. Lewin — asked how long it would take to restore service with underground lines. Also, inquired if other
utility companies were onboard for undergrounding lines.
Director of Public Works Marcarello replied yes, both the cable and telephone company are.
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City Manager Allred stated that undergrounding of lines on Rosemead Boulevard would occur years from now
because there is no current funding. However, staff will match the landscape work that has been done on
Rosemead Boulevard by Temple City.
Council Member Ly asked how much is owed to Southern California Edison from the Rule 20A funds.
Director of Public Works Marcarello replied that the funds vary every year and averages about $170,000
annually. The Public Utility Commission does not involve the City with the rate setting structure; they provide
the City an annual allocation. A;,.
Council Member Ly asked if there is a mandated size under Rule 20B
Director of Public Works Marcarello replied that generally it is severals
Council Member Ly asked if Rule 20C would be used in coni. nction w
Walnut Grove Avenue projects.
Director of Public Works Marcarello explained that staff has asked Soul
residential areas near Walnut Grove Avenue.
Council Member Ly suggested to table the iteNfor, another month
funding plans for the projects.
Council Member Clark asked if it would delay
for an area to be a district.
Rule 2013, which is being used for
analyze
staff to discuss possible
Mayor Low replied no, it would nof'delby the project.
Director of Public Works Marcarello stated that staff caNlookiffito a conceptual plan by the fall for funding.
Mayor Low
6. MATTERS FROM
of as osemead Beautification Committee
Tfie City Councillwill consider the formation of the Rosemead Beautification Committee to
facilitat a cifi based, community "grassroots" effort to organize, promote and participate
in programs°?,and volunteer service projects designed to beautify Rosemead. As proposed,
this Committee will be chaired by a member of the City Council appointed by the Mayor and
confirmed by the City Council in March or April of each year. In addition, the Beautification
Committee will be comprised of four volunteer Rosemead residents or citizens with business
or employment ties to Rosemead, appointed by the City Council to serve staggered four -year
terms.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve City Council Policy Number 50 -08
authorizing the formation and governance of the Rosemead Beautification Committee.
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City Manager Allred reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Low asked if there were any financial cost to the City by forming a Beautification Committee.
City Manager Allred replied no, there is no budget established; however, the Community Development
Department and the City Manager's Office will be working with the committee.
Council Member Armenia asked about the Marie Spadaro Christmas Castle Award.
City Manager Allred explained the award is part of one of the potential activities7aste seasonal home
decorating contest.
Council Member Clark nominated Council Member Sandra
City Manager Allred reiterated that staff would start staffing the mmittee after the Citouncil approved the
policy. The Committee will have five members as the executive team and still have othe mmunity
members involved in the projects. ly
Council Member Margaret Clark made a motion, seconded byC#-o�uncil Member Steven Ly to approve
City Council Policy Number 50.08, authorizing the formation and:governance of the Rosemead
Beautification Committee and appoint CounciPMember Sandra Morita to the Committee. Vote
resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark,
No: None
Abstain: None
Council Member Ly spoke
City Manager"A'llfed expl "ained that
fall staff ; will be engaging thesfrate
Council Member Armenia
Arizona on ApdI
7. ADJOU
The meeting adjourned i rr err
regular City Council meeting is
City Hall Council Chamber.
ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda, City Clerk
and financial state of the City.
plan is updated every two years and at the beginning of this
to process.
the meeting in honor of the 19 firefighters who lost their lives in
of the 19 firefighters that lost their lives in Arizona at 8:02 p.m. The next
eduled to take place on August 13, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead
Polly Low
Mayor
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