CC - Item 4B - Minutes of April 14, 2015MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JOINT MEETING
APRIL 14, 2015
The meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Clark at 6:02 p.m. in the Rosemead
City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, Califorrnia.
PRESENT: Mayor Alarcon, Mayor Pro Tern Clark, Council Members Arment,' Low and Ly
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STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Richman, Assant City E laraager /Acting Public Works
Director Hawkesworth, Community Development Director Ramirez, Director of Parks and Recreation
Montgomery- Scott, and City Clerk/Director of CommunicatiorlsMoh"eda.
1. WORKSHOP :..
A. 5 -Year Capital Improvement Program Works�lio`°
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Assistant City Manager /Acting Public Works DlrectQr.,Hawkesworth reweed a PowerPoint presentation of
the draft 5 -Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) help identify the fuftre, needs of the City for
infrastructure and facility improvements. The CIP Was de lope� by using resources such as the draft Parks
and Facilities Master Plan, the Pavement Management Sturlkr, acrd a Gurferit needs assessment from staff.
He noted the current revenue soured included Ga r ommunity evelopment Block Grant funds;
Proposition C and Measur, R; Whld$re the two Los Angeles C y Transit funds that could be used for
transit - related capital im., ement projects; and grants He also noted Proposition A funds which could not
be used on capital project r Hawkesworth advised th'kity has been very successful in obtaining both
state and federal grants such fe outes fo�School, r 6w called Active Transportation grants and HSIP
which was the�ant�th� City rece1 for Garvay as working on the grant for Rosemead Boulevard.
Staff would Inue to y for th s, grants as weill'as the large Metro Call for Project grants, and any other
grants thranight becomeVail le.
Mr. HawkAfO i explained that tk draft 5 Year CIP was sorted into three categories: Engineering related
projects which were streets or putilfP right -of -way projects, such as sidewalks, sewers, and storm drains;
buildings and parks, He explalne�fjhe City had three ongoing projects that were done annually, street
resurfacing; sidewalkrl rb and gutter; and the annual signing and striping for the repainting of crosswalks
and improving striping ot4 estreets. He reviewed all of the projects included in the CIP and specifically
those projects scheduled the 2015 -2016 Fiscal Year: sign replacement to bring street signs up to
standard; Bridge maintenance was a project for all the little bridges that go over the various washes to insure
safety; Ramona Storm Drain south adjacent to the 10 Freeway, explaining that when it rained there was a
portion of Ramona that pooled water. The long term solution was to install another storm drain outlet that
would drain to the channel. Temple City Boulevard Resurfacing from the freeway to the northern border; and
the last phase of the catch basin installation projects in which the City has been installing the additional storm
water compliance filters.
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ITEM NUMBER: 4.13
Mr. Hawkesworth reviewed the future projects included in the CIP including the Walnut Grove Resurfacing;
Valley Boulevard Intersection enhancement where the City has a Metro Call for Projects grant that was
awarded several years ago and the funding will become available in another year. He explained that staff still
needed to do a scoping study to see exactly what has to done. Another long term project would be to
incrementally resurface San Gabriel and the portions of Garvey Avenue that may not be covered under the
Metro Call for Projects grant; and The Temple City Boulevard resurfacing; a staff-,driven project to replace the
monuments on the streets in the medians; and sidewalk replacements. Engine e t J a little over $1.2
million between gas tax, Proposition C and Measure R.
The Assistant City Manager /Public Works Director advised the t
Hall exterior stucco and metal work on the top of the building so
done on the RCRC; finalize the entire Civic Center area; the Cit
restrooms; City Hall basement; the Garvey Center floors; ,rgfurl
for recreation use; rebuild the restrooms for the preschooluitdi
improvements to the building structure to make it seismically se
improvements to the roofs on the picnic shelters at Rosemead "F
stage trailer that was used for concerts in the park and 4th of July;'R66
lighting improvements and parking lot resurfacibZ the lighting at the fd
within a couple of years; and at some point, thelennis oourts will need
skate plaza was also in the five year plan althougfi staff'h s nqf receiv
that. There was approximately $1.4 million in building projects abd a lit
almost $2.5 million in today's money,,
He discussed some proposed fundir d 6chanisms noting the Community Development Department would
be bringing a discussioff`46W Development Impact Fees;�o t o Council soon. Development Impact Fees
could pay for some improvemsn{s�whqinit co,Tes to buildings and parks; however, development Impact fees
could not be used formaintenancpfolects Tab .0 ,98 not historically issued debt but more and more
cities were iodiri 4615� dollars b'® 6bme less available. He explained the easiest way to issue debt was
through p06te placementy throygJt�the California Infrastructure Bank and issue Certificates of
Participation. The good thin j'a p�ut this type pf�debt was the City could get flexible terms from five to 30
years and m rates as low two percent. He also noted use of the General Fund Reserves which was
pretty healthyRffi��
Council Member Aym'Op ex�essed her concerns regarding line item 22 of the presentation, the
improvements to be made'�atJWintersection of Temple City Boulevard and Valley Boulevard, noting there
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has been a fatality and tH provements to that intersection should take priority.
Council Member Low asked staff what improvements were planned for the intersection on Temple City
Boulevard and Valley Boulevard.
Assistant City Manager /Acting Public Works Director Hawkesworth explained that staff had not outlined what
type of improvements staff would recommend at this point. However, staff has recognized a need for
improvements at that intersection as well as the portion of the street south of that where Alice Lane merges
h the recreation bui
at Rosemead Park
CIP for Buildings: City
e work that has been
bad snack bar and
fin Garvey Park
the restrooms 406arvey Park;
ey Park; replacement of the
Aquatic Center parking lot
urts will need to be improved
- surfaced. The skate park or
ditection from Council regarding
$1 million in parks projects for
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onto Temple City Boulevard. He added that a traffic study would have to be prepared and grant money
sought for safety improvements.
Mayor Pro Tem Armenta discussed the lack of open view into the men's restroom at Rosemead Park, line
item 32, and asked staff to take that into consideration when renovating those restrooms.
Council Member Low inquired about the maintenance conditions of the
Zapopan Park jogging trail.
Assistant City Manager /Acting Public Works Director Hawkesworth
some maintenance, and would be included in the City's budget, adc
Project.
City Manager Allred added that the project at Zapopan
soon.
Parks and Recreation Director Montgomery-Scott advised staff receive
the Jogging trail from the engineers that aftem'o and forwarded therd
California Edison for their review confirming tha Wae budgeted in the
Assistant City Manager /Acting Public Works Director Hawkesworth do
Zapopan Park are not on the Capital Improvement Proieek''Itst becaus
year budget. rs
jogging trail and the
jogging trail would need
a Capital Improvement
project
most of the construction drawings for
the representative at Southern
1`ept Fecal Year Budget.
rat the Jay Imperial Park and
were in the City's current fiscal
Council Member Ly as t the sl.4gested park space taresident ratio was that City should meet.
Parks and Recreation, Montgomery colt ckpfai€ bti th�the City currently has a 0.64 ratio per thousand
residents andA recbrf rLded rati a�nged from Po 20 ratio; and the average was 8 to 10.
Council �Y,Imber Ly stated f� puld like (o �pda a plan for the City to begin purchasing property, as it
becomes available, for the purpose, of builong more parks in the City. Mr. Ly expressed concern that the
new Civic &A r was being used is a park because the City's parks were used to capacity. He also asked
that staff bring back, to a future City Council meeting, a plan to designate the current Garvey Park Recreation
Building as a Youth Geer or Teen Center.
Mayor Clark commented th' f the Water Bond included a large amount of money to the Rivers and
Mountains Conservancy�or park projects as long as it was related to water. She asked staff to look into
obtaining funding through the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy. Mrs. Clark also expressed concern
regarding the water pooling at South Ramona Avenue storm drain and asked staff if there was any way to
capture water rather than directing it back to the ocean, Thereafter followed a brief discussion among Council
regarding the ownership rights of water that touches the ground.
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Mayor Clark confirmed with the City Manager that the City had no debt at the current time and expressed her
feeling that she did not want to incur any debt because she would not want to have to impose taxes on the
residents should revenue be cut.
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Clark recessed the City Council meeting
at 6:35 p.m., noting the City Council would reconvene at 7:00 p.m, for the regular business meeting.
Regular Business Meeting Minutes
The joint meeting of the Rosemead City Council and the Successor
Development Commission was called to order by Mayor Clark at T.�t
Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, C ' ol{f i
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor /Chair Clark
INVOCATION: Mayor Pro Tem /Vice -Chair Armenta
PRESENT: Mayor /Chair Alarcon, Mayor Pro
and Ly
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City
Director Hawkesworth, Community Developm
Montgomery- Scott, and City of
2. PUBLIC COM
Clark,
I Community
City Council
Members /Board Members Low
ty Manager /Acting Public Works
of Parks and Recreation
ance on Mental Illness presented a Certificate of
on March 14 2015. Ms. Aruiso invited the City
Council
Of
on Mental Illness.
blic Services spoke about partnering with the Beautification
that their scholarship program deadline was near and
Committee of thKity. She also
encouraged Rosemead student
Mayor Pro Ti
Beautification
ente stated that Republic Services was providing a bin during the
on April 18th for bulky item drop off.
Daniel Spadaro - expressed concerns with the super market across from his home and stated that the smell
from their trash area was strong. He asked that the City please look into the issue.
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3. PRESENTATION
Donate Life Proclamation
Michael Montoya - thanked the City Council for being supportive to Donate Life and urged the public to
become organ donors and help recipients who need them.
Health Fair Picture presented to William Alarcon
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May Lin — and students, Xiaoye Wang and Richard Jia, presented art_jieces to Gpuncil Member William
Alarcon and the Parks and Recreation Department for their suppot
Parks and Recreation Director Montgomery -Scott explained he City partners with May>L n and Joy of Kung
Fu each year at its Health Fair. One of the components Introduced was an art fair and artntestle
explained that Joy of Kung Fu asked the City Council and Maygr.kp judge the Mr. Mgrifgomery-Scott
stated the group was attending the meeting to present Council M�t�k�William Alarcon and 'the City with an
art piece as appreciation for its support.
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Outgoing Mayor William Alarcon PrcW entations 4 1 -_'
appreciation for his service as
The City Council presented outgoing Mayor William *Alarcon with aapl�querof
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Mayor.
Henry Lo - presented a.06ftificate of'n6dognition to outgoing Mayor for his tenure on behalf of Assembly
Member Ed Chau. He ?oorigPJtq ated n0lkMayor Clark an'3 yor Pro Tem Armenta and looked forward to
working with them.
Margaret Clark and Mayor Pro Tern Sandra
the pct$ to adrA nister the Oath of Office to incoming Mayor Margaret Clark.
Mayor Pro Temft'b Chair Armenta thanked Garvey School teacher Pat Molina who brought some
students to attend tmetinq
Cyrus Paniagua - approfied the podium to administer the Oath of Office to incoming Mayor Pro Tern
Sandra Armenta.
Mayor /Chair Clark thanked the public for their support and those who attended the meeting.
Mayor Pro TemNfce -Chair Armenta thanked everyone for their support noting the Council was the voice of
the residents.
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Council Member Vicky Martinez — of the City of El Monte thanked outgoing Mayor William Alarcon for his
service as Mayor. She congratulated new Mayor Margaret Clark and new Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Armenta
for a successful upcoming year.
Mayor /Chair Clark thanked Rosemead School District Board Member Ron Esquivel, Planning Commissioner
Nancy Eng, Traffic Commissioners Jean Hall, Roderick Ornelas and Ed Quintanilla for attending the meeting
and showing their support.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Claims and Demands
• ResolutionNo.2015 -18
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No'2015 18 entitled:-,A RESOLUTION'OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING..�ERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE
SUM OF $1,658,707.15 NUMBERED 88125 THROUGH 8f2S6,
Resolution No.2015 -20
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Recommendation: to approve Resolution No 201,5 ta r e ltitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY,„O,F,ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CiEN?plk�N CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE
SUM OF $499,107 Z1 'NUMggRED 88257 THR -0UGH 88366 - INCLUSIVELY
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mmendafon to app�,ye Resol ton No,�2 15 — 07, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OSEMEAD,,, S,THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY
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:LOPMENT CI MISSI0 1 �kLLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
137.17 NUMi 10123 ,
No. 201:5;= 08
Recommends on to approve Resolution No. 2015 — 08, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAt AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT?COMMISSION ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$1,219 NUMBERED 10124
B. Display of the Vietnam American Heritage and Freedom Flag with the United States of
America Flag Along Valley Boulevard as a Symbol of Freedom and Democracy
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the request of the Vietnamese Refugee
Community of Los Angeles County to display the Vietnamese American Heritage and Freedom Flag
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side -by -side with the United States of America Flag from April 25, 2015 through May 3, 2015 in
accordance with the protocol specified in the United States Flag Code.
C. Installation of Keep Clear Markings — Garvey Avenue and Willard Avenue
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation to
install "Keep Clear" pavement markings with limit lines in the eastboundrtvavel lanes of Garvey
Avenue at the intersection of Willard Avenue.
E. Approval of Purchase Order — Transit Buses
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize th Ofth
Creative Bus Sales per specifications and quotation Pbtained i
F. Second Dwelling Unit Agreements
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Recommendation: That the City Council approve the "Seaoj
authorize the Community Developmer t`, ct to execute fYiI
made by an applicant for the concurre ti of a new
with a second dwelling unit.
order of five ransit buses from
Dwelling Unit" Agreement and
when a written request is
Iling unit in conjunction
ACTION: Council MembarJBoard Member Polly�,L?6w move,4 jfhd seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Nice -Chair Sarid fa Arinenta to approve the Consent Calendar, excluding Item D,
which w4i pulled fdrn iscussion The motion unanimously carried by the following
vote., Alarcon; A rmenta, Clark,' Ly
ITEM
— Angelus Avenue and Klingerman Street
in: ftatfthe Cityouncil approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation of an
and striping plan for the area of Angelus Avenue and Klingerman Street.
Velia Navarro - Th'ariW,staff a�tl City Council for approving the improvements on Angelus and
Klingerman Avenue SI�a�s if botts dots could be installed near her driveway.
City Manager Allred stated that staff was looking into botts dots, delineators along the curb, and striping, as
well as additional signage to slow traffic.
Acting Public Works Manager Sullivan explained that at this time the proposal did not include botts dots or
raised pavement markers. The proposal included some extensive stripping enhancements and signage
enhancements to draw attention to the curb. In addition, delineators would be replaced, an edge line stripe
would be added, and new high visibility signage with a recommended speed of 15 miles per hour. Once
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these improvements were installed and implemented, Staff would continue to monitor and review to see if any
improvements were made.
Mayor Pro TemNice ChairArmenta asked staff if there was a time limit for the follow up to see if the
improvements were effective once the improvements have been made.
Acting Public Works Manager Sullivan stated that staff would work to
improvements and monitor regularly to check for noticeable improver
Mrs. Navarro — expressed her desire to make beautification
and Rush all the way to Hellman Avenue near Rice School E
Thereafter followed some discussion as to whether the
ACTION: Council Member /Board Member Steven Lk movg
Chair Sandra Armenta to approve the Traffic Con
signage and striping plan for the area of Angelus
Further discussion ensued with Council Mem
monitored to see If the improvements worked.
Council Member Steven Ly s
a copy to the Council, to leth
further improvements wereti {eq
, ,r e
ACTION: The previous mo$R
Arme, ta z Clark, Lo
5. (,NATTERS FR MCIT
6. MATERS FROM CIT
A. %rmation of
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Task Force
install the
Potrero Grande Avenue
by Ms. Navarro waslm,the County.
corded by Mayor Pkd'TemNice-
's retommendatioiiof an updated
and Klingerman Street.
that the area be
mission at Its next meeting, with
were working or whether
the following vote: AYES: Alarcon,
Council Member Low ked tFat a workshop was held a couple of meetings back and the City Council
received a lot of data ab8 raffiti. She expressed her concern that all these years, the remedy has been to
paint over the graffiti; butanothing has been done to fix the problem. She suggested creating a task force to
work with the Sheriff's department and Code Enforcement to come up with a solution
City Manager Allred explained that the City currently has a multi - jurisdictional law enforcement task force for
graffiti that was hosted in the Public Safety Center each month. The meetings were chaired by Chief of
Police, Lieutenant Somoano, and included the City's Juvenile Probation Officer, a Special Assignment
Deputy, and representatives from the surrounding police departments who share intelligence on the violators
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and formulate plans on how to intervene. Mr. Allred said that the Council Members could be invited to attend
or another task force could be formed.
Council Member Low stated that Council could certainly attend; however she stated that she would like to
see results.
Mayor Clark asked when the next graffiti task force meeting would be held bei � 'eshe would like to attend.
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Chief of Police, Lieutenant Somoano, stated that the next graffiti task force yts scheduled to take place on
the third Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Discussion continued qn wat reduce the amount of
graffiti in the City. ' s
Council MemberArmenta stated that prior to 2009 the SAN& program was elimmat ,the schools and
was vital in combatting graffiti. Ms. Armenta suggested brJ #'ding back the 8ANE program, ho�i c llbd STAR
(Success Through Awareness and Resistance) to work with theshool distrjcts in combatting graffiti. She
advised grant funds were available to fund this program.
Council Member Low stated she would like - 6i, ttend task force meetings : and would be willing to work with
Chief of Police, Lieutenant Somoano, to come , wtth!deas to combat graffit�
Mayor Pro Tem Armenta stated that the Connection Forum helped draft =g ordinance in which the
parents have to make restitution if, a child under t if graffiti.
Council Member Ly sts p that the C ould take a to f different steps to prevent graffiti, but at the end of
the day if it was not bei g , `forced in th6,household, it's i to be hard to prevent graffiti. The parents
have to be told that they are YB gnsi e kQtior children' ections.
City Manage(,ffflr�d staff dthat staffypuld look in f6 the S.T.A.R (Success Through Awareness and
Resistant)` grogram, howvet, the City Was fortunate to have a juvenile probation officer that works in the
City's PU hc Center eye tday who go 'into homes, meets with parents and does intervention type of
activities' with considerable success. x
Appoirttrbents for 2015.20161Approval of FPPC Form 806
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Recommendalq�?; That the City Council approve the Mayor's Appointments for 2015 -2016 and
authorize the City Clerk to file the Fair Political Practice Commission's From 806 and post the form
on the City's website, as required by law.
ACTION: Council Member Steven Ly moved, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Armenta, to
approve the Mayor's Appointments for 2015.2016 with the amendment to the Connections
Forum Chair appointment and authorize the City Clerk to file the Fair Political Practice
Commission's From 806 and post the form on the City's website, as required by law.
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Mayor Clark announced that Council Member Low would Chair the Connection Forum.
ACTION: The previous motion unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: Alarcon, Armenta,
Clark, Low, Ly
7. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Sandra Armenta stated that she was approached by the Mayor of Montebetlo mho asked her if the City of
Rosemead would draft a resolution on the Armenian Genocide to comrtl -mo' ii�,Jts 100th anniversary. She
requested the resolution to be placed on the next agenda for discussion,.. `T
Sandra Armenta announced that the Beautification Committee "was holding its Clean Up Day Saturday at the
cemetery from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. She noted that community service hours would be 'g1.0rttd anyone
who assists and needs community service hours.F
Council Member Ly expressed concerns with removing the natura"1160�currently in place and installing
artificial turf in the medians for the Garvey Avohue project. Mr Ly sI ' A at he would like to see draught
tolerant landscape instead of astro -turf becauseaf heats up and actually cQntri ,,tes to the heat, whereas
plants absorb heat. Council Member Ly's sec o receive a`sCaftas report on Jay Imperial
Park.
City Manager Allred explained 1 hat §10. was working wtffi an architeGfon the design of the park. The plan
was sent to Southern California Eds&h,Jpr Review and `there have been several discussions on the
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architectural plans
Parks and Recre lon Director Montgome`� &cp explained that Southern California Edison recently
rediscovered , . eats along fli orridor. They identified five residences that have
croachment pf h�ndredsrof square feet and there were no encroachment agreements in
significant�e�i
existenceefore finalizing t ct, SoUt in California Edison would like to resolve the encroachment
issues by pitin proper encroa�ent peSmits in place.
Council Member;Low inquired on;he status of the project on Walnut Grove Avenue by the Gas Company.
Acting Public Works Manager SulliVan stated he was not sure when the completion of the project would be;
however, the Gas Company performed a complete excavation of the area to remove a major section of high
pressure gas distribution ip�` The removal of the old segment and the Installation of the new segment has
been completed. Gas service has been restored to the residents and the pipe is functioning so the project
was near completion but he did not have an exact date.
Council Member Alarcon thanked the City Council for their support during his tenure as Mayor.
Mayor Clark announced the Young Americans Workshop on Friday 2:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Saturday 8:00 am
to 6:00 pm, and Sunday 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Rosemead High School; and The Relay for Life walk on April
25th from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
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8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at 7:58
p.m. for cake and refreshments in recognition of the newly appointed Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The next
regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on April 28, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City
Hall Council Chamber. _M
ATTEST:
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