CC - Item 6B - Minutes of November 14, 2017MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AND CITY COUNCIL,
THE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
The special meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at 6:04 p.m.
in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead,
California
PRESENT: Mayor Low, Mayor Pro Tem Ly, Council
ABSENT: Council Member Alarcon
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Manis,
McKinney, Director of Finance Lieu, Directo
Works Ramirez, Director of Comm
Donohue
1.
2.
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A. Website Redesign U
design
service
Mayor
web
and Clark
orney Richna fl Assistant City Manager
and Recreation Chacon, Director of Public
evelopment Kim; sand City Clerk
McKinney pt6sented>4 PowerPoint presentation on the
Site redejgn,' host, and'maintenance. The new website
user experience, provide better information and customer
offer betteY content management. Color schemes and
the maintenance of the website.
;er McKinney replied the website maintenance would be done
the contract, including ongoing updates and new technology
Council Mcmbe7 'Armenta read comments received by resident Brian Lewin
suggesting the'City Council chose the third sample mock up web page and add
maroon to the calendar portion.
Mayor Low suggested to incorporate the color maroon through the website.
Council Member Armenta agreed with Mayor Low and expressed concerns with
links blending in the web page preventing the public from noticing the links.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss the following items:
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A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Case Name: City of Rosemead vs. Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority
Case Number: BS 169937
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
Significant exposure to litigation 54956.9(d)(2) : (1 potential case)
Mayor Low recessed the City Council meeting at 6:20 p.m. and reconvened back at 7:00
p.m.
City Attorney Richman announced there was
RECONVENE TO
The regular joint meeting of the Rosemead City
Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community,
Mayor Low at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City
Boulevard, Rosemead, California
PRESENT: Mayor, President, Ch
Council Members, Directors, Board
ABSENT: Council
PLEDGE OF
ST
Works
Donohue
Mayor Low explained;that
after the meeting; therefore;
calendar would be moved uj
the first public hearing item.
by
action taken in closed session.
cil, Housing Development Corporation, and
lopment Commission was called to order by
ncil Chamber located at $838 East Valley
Pro Tern, Vice -President, Vice -Chair Ly,
,a and Clark,
City Attorney Richman, Assistant City Manager
of Parks and Recreation Chacon, Director of Public
nity Development Kim, and City Clerk
A Council Member Clark would have to leave to a conference
on the agenda would be rearranged for discussion. The consent
however pulled items for discussion would be discussed after
City Manager Manis requested to push item 6.1, (the Rosemead Boulevard Highway Safety
Program) to the December 12th meeting.
Mayor Low introduced and welcomed the new Community Development Director, Ben Kim to
the City of Rosemead.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
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4. PRESENTATIONS — None
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2017-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,222,430.10 NUMBERED
97999 THROUGH NUMBER 98114= INCLUSIVELY, WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF
Recommendation:
B. City Council Meeting
Adopt Resolution No. 201
Recommendation: That the City Council e the minutes from the regular
meeting on October 24,20_17.
C. Installation of Red
It is re6ammendedi that the City -Council approve the Traffic
immendation to install `5 -feet of red curb on the east and west
side
E. Traffic Coriditiong,at �Olngy, Street grid Temple City Boulevard
Recons endation'; It, is reco1nm6n4ed that the City Council approve the Traffic
Commissiori,'s.,recommendations to (1) Install approximately 80 -feet of yellow
circular raised pavemem markers 4 -feet apart west of Temple City Boulevard along
the centerline; (2Install"entrance Only sign to the existing "10 -West Fwy" sign
at 61ney Street aljEllis Lane; (3) Install freeway entrance pavement marker on the
roadWay; and, (4)" -`Remove a right turn only sign and, instead, install a right lane
freeway only signeh Olney Street.
F. Introduction d Adoption of Ordinance No. 976 — Moving the Date of the City's
General Municipal Election Date to the First Tuesday after the First Monday in
March of Even -Numbered Years and Resolution 2017-63 — Adopting a Plan to
Consolidate with a State Wide Election Date
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council take the following
actions:
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1. Introduce and adopt, by title only, Ordinance No. 976, moving the date of the
City's general municipal election date to the first Tuesday after the first Monday
in March of even -numbered years.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1.12.010
OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
MOVING THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
TO THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN
MARCH OF EACH EVEN -NUMBERED YEARS BEGINNING
IN MARCH OF 2020
2. Approve Resolution No. 2017-63, ,adopting plans pertaining to the future
consolidation of elections with a statewide election no later than the November
8, 2022, statewide general election., �
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING: PLANS
PERTAINING TO THE . FUTURE;, CONSOLI6ATION OF
ELECTIONS � WJTH A STATEWIDE ELECTION NO:. -LATER
THAN THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 _ STATEWIDE GENERAL
ELECTION _
G. City WideTree,Planting Project (Jay Imperial Park .Project No. 12027) — Award
of Contract
Recommendation: It Is recommended that the City Council take the following
actions (1) Approye'{hc,Flans and_ -specifications for the City Wide Tree Planting
PrQ ect (Project NTo:`12027)„and (2)!Authorize the City Manager to enter into a
co trae(`With Greori,Giant Landscape, Inc for the City Wide Tree Planting Project
in the amomit of $105,750 and establish an amount of $10,000 (approximate 10%)
to cover the `cost of unforeseen construction expenses.
H. Rejection of Bidfor Sidewalk Installation Project — Klingerman Street from La
Presa'Alvenue to Pgay Avenue (Project No. 21006)
Recomtr eudati6ib 'lt is recommended that the City Council reject the bid submitted
by M. W. Loyd, Inc., in the amount of $83,860.00, for the Sidewalk Installation
Project (Project No. 21006) and authorize staff to re -bid the project as proposed.
I. Quarterly Interim Financial Update for the Quarter Ending on September 30, 2017
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Financial Update
report (Attachment A) and the Treasurer's Report of Cash and Investments
(Attachment B).
J. Treasurer's Report for the City of Rosemead Successor Agency to the Rosemead
Community Development District for the Quarter Ending on September 30, 2017
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Recommendation: That the Board Members receive and file the Treasurer's Report
of Cash and Investments (Attachment A).
K. Treasurer's Report for the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation for the
Quarter Ending on September 30, 2017
Recommendation: That the RHDC Board receive and file the Treasurer's Report of
Cash and Investments (Attachment A).
L. Rosemead Boulevard Highway Safety
Recommendation: It is recommended
report.
Council Member Armenta
Council Member Clark pulled
Mayor Low antic
Council meeting
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indoor
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Program — Status Report
Council receive and file this
would be deferiredao the next City
D and M would be discussed after
seconded by Council Member
B, C, E, F, G, H, I, J, and K with
is carried by the following vote:
ABSENT: Alarcon
on Non -Medical Marijuana Facilities and
That the City Council adopt urgency Ordinance No. 977 under
` section 65858(a), extending the citywide moratorium on non-
facilities and private marijuana cultivation, except for private
of six marijuana plants or less, which are subject to reasonable
extension ordinance requires a four-fifths vote for adoption.
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING A
TEMPORARY MORATORIUM PERTAINING TO PRIVATE
MARIJUANA CULTIVATION AND NON-MEDICAL
MARIJUANA FACILITIES
City Planner Valenzuela reported under Ordinance Nos. 969 and 971, the City had
enacted a temporary moratorium pertaining to private marijuana cultivation and
non-medical marijuana facilities. The moratorium would expire on December 12,
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2017. The proposed urgency ordinance extends the moratorium for one year while
City Staff continued to study a potential permanent ordinance regulating all
marijuana land uses in the City.
Council Member Arrnenta stated the City needs to place stringent conditions and
restriction before the State dictates their own rules and regulations.
City Attorney Richman explained the ordinance was still an ordinance of the city
which prohibits anything that can be prohibited under proposition 64. However,
under Senate Bill 94, legislation started to mix together both medical marijuana and
recreational marijuana and many entities are ,unclear how to best regulate both
medical and recreational marijuana. In the meanwhile, staff continues to extend the
moratorium ban and may bring a permane'zit,ordinance in the first quarter of the
e.,
year.
Mayor Pro Tem Ly stated pro
decriminalize it in the eyes o:
oversight and it's still illegal
government.
Mayor Low opened
public hearing was
to
6. CONSENT
Street
by
Clark,
64 did not legaliq,marijuana, all it did was
ifornia. He noted'if''s still subject to federal
use of marijuana in t e:,eyes of the federal
there being no public comments,
y, secondedby Council Member Armenta
title:-11%Iotion'was carried by the following
and ABSENT: Alarcon
Walnut Grove Avenue and La Presa
non; It is recommended ommended that the City Council approve the Traffic
's reoommendation to install Speed Limit 25 mph" (R2-1) signs on
and"Paljay Avenue for eastbound traffic and Fern Avenue and La
e for,westbound traffic.
Council Mexrtlier"Armenta asked if the project was part of the Safe Routes to School
Project. She had inquired about traffic calming conditions on Del Mar and Fern in
the past due to the Williams school closure and students were relocated to attend
Arlene Bitely Elementary School.
Public Works Director Ramirez explained the calming conditions project for Del
Mar and Fern Avenue was a section part of the Safe Routes to School project, which
staff would bring back to the City Council at a future date. The Fern and Avenue
Between Walnut Grove Avenue and La Presa Street project was not part of the Safe
Routes to School project.
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ACTION: Moved by Council Member Armenta and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Ly to approve the recommended action. Motion was carried by the following vote.
AYES: Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly and ABSENT: Alarcon
M. Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for the Development of a Dog Park
City staff is currently working with Global Urban Strategies to submit an
application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant that is due in
February of 2018. The LWCF is a federally funded grant administered locally by
the California Department of Parks and Recreation, to preserve natural resources
and create opportunities for high-quality outdoor` recreation. The funding for the
LWCF grant has been inconsistent and sparse;in recent years, which leads officials
to believe this grant cycle will be highly competitive.
Recommendation: It is recommended' that the City "Council authorize the City
Manager to submit a grant application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund
grant. The total project cost is X395,000. The local matching funds required are
$197,500 from unassigned general -:fund bola cc of whicb--,:$1,97,500 will be
reimbursed by this grant..,
Council Member Clark xectae`stc&staff to take their time and look for other grants.
She expressed concerns that the Land Water Conservation Fund grant required
the City to spend $200,000: iShe explained there a e park grants that do not require
a city to �uaichifhel funds. She requesfed to piOp ne the grant application to allow
staff to,.Yook for oiiie ,park grams
Mayor Low,asked rf there was a deadline for the grant.
Drrector<?of Parks;,and Recreation Chacon replied the grant deadline is February
2018.
Mayor Pro Te6i-,y stafed:the City should apply for as many grants as possible,
9g if they are matching fund grants.
Publra,Works Director Ramirez interjected that staff spoke to the Federal
Government in the `Parks Department and the State. They both indicated there was
limited amount ofpark grants. Also, due to Senate Bill 1, there are parks grant funds
being moved to transportation grants instead.
Council Member Clark inquired on the park measure that was passed a few months
ago.
Director of Parks and Recreation Chacon replied Los Angeles County was not
looking to start the application process until 2019. The City would be limited, and
the allocation funding is about $56,000 per year. The City would group those funds
for three years and apply for a competitive grant within the park funding grant. The
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5.
County will compile a list of projects until they reach their $3 million allocation
proposal and then open the competitive grant.
Council Member Clark asked if staff had looked for a grant with the Rivers and
Mountains Conservancy as well.
Director of Parks and Recreation Chacon replied he had not seen any specific grants
opportunities for a dog park with the River and Mountains Conservancy. He added
staff was working with consultants to obtain grant funds, depending on what the
City would be looking for. He explained the Land and Water Conservation Fund
grant was open to land acquisition or development of a new park.
Mayor Pro Tem Ly stated staff has
Conservancy and there were not g
Council Member Clark stated
gardens and asked if the projec
were any grants available for th
Director of Parks and
community gardens de
Council Member Arm(
possibility of a coma
irrigation systems, and
Directorof Public Woj
the Garvey .Commun t
created an iiifestation`c
on the
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ardent't'<
ore to
with the Rivers and Mountains
the City to apply.
I received
be feasible
nment of cc
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Council.
about community
mnitv and if there
available for
Committee had discussed the
ost associated, maintenance,
nunity garden.
s Rainifez stated residbnts started a community garden at
Center'a__ they do not maintain the garden, which has
u -
ACTIO Mayor' Pro.• Tem Ly and seconded by Council Member
Armenta to approve the recommended action: Motion was carried by the following
vote. AYES: nenta,:Low, Ly ABSTAIN: Clark, and ABSENT: Alarcon
B. Public;I Baring on Modification 17-05, A City Initiated Request for Review
The City is rnifiating a Request for Review, requested by Council Member Margaret
Clark, under Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC) Section 17.160.060, to further
review Modification 17-05. On October 16, 2017, the Planning Commission
approved Modification 17-05, a request to modify the commercial component of a
previously approved mixed-use project to a shopping center use, for the
incorporation of restaurant use.
Recommendation: That the City Council either uphold or reverse the Planning
Commission's decision for Modification 17-05.
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Mayor Pro Tem Ly stated he would recuse himself from the discussion due to
conflict of interest with the project location and would speak as a resident.
Assistant Planner Lao reported the City initiated a Request for Review, requested
by Council Member Margaret Clark, under Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC)
Section 17.160.060, to further review Modification 17-05. On October 16, 2017,
the Planning Commission approved Modification 17-05, a request to modify the
commercial component of a previously approved mixed-use project to a shopping
center use, for the incorporation of restaurant use.
Brian Lewin expressed concerns with the
to shopping centers. He suggested City Cc
decision due to the applicant going around
shopping center would attract more traffic-
the nearby residential complex. He reteral
for a previously approved project: Thc'nev
is trying to exploit it by making a�change
intensity that would normally require 65
that if the project was approved the p
precedent of rewarding� developers wfio:;
changes to approved projects midstream.
off-street parking requirements relating
�uncil reject the Planning Commission's
the code. If allowed, the intensity of the
to th&6illy existing driveway that serves
ed why the applicam should be awarded
buyer f6wid-a; weakness in the code and
that would allow chem to develop a use
parking spaces with, less. He concluded
�t Would be legal non -confirming and a
find loov holes in the :code and make
Billy Hoang representing Connecticut Avenue`1;LC, explained their goals was to
discuss and alleviate concerns of their project. 'le.:referenced sections of the
Planninj,`C6iiimission Minutes of O'etober:'162017, stating Commission Dang
concluded that the project wasn accordance with the zoning and municipal code;
Commissioner Eng siined the project was a good thing, it would provide a variety
for that area arld fpX the,, residents; and Commissioner Lopez agreed and that the
applicant was vt orkzng withstaff to do .what they need to do for the project to move
forward:'He explained in the `three`Planning Commission hearings, not one
immediate z ei hbor voiced their concerns or complaints and adjacent developers
support the project He:,ddded that they had support of the project by a realtor and
have indicatedfature residents were excited about being able to walk to dinner at
n,glkt or a quick breakfast in the morning to the shopping center. Most of the
neighbors are commercial or industrial users, there is not pedestrian crossing from
the offidf, side of Garvey, and therefore minimal impact would be on the residential
streets further4wdy from the project. Lastly, working with the realtor to attract
national and., international fast serve eateries to the City of Rosemead. The project
is in compliance with the municipal code, the shopping center has public support
from the neighbors and modification 17-05 and is good for all parties involved
including the residents, business, and the city.
Steven Ly, resident, agreed with the applicant and stated that area has been very
industrial area for a long time. It is difficult to find a healthy place to eat later at
night. There is a loop hole in the code that should be fixed in the future, but while
the code still stands, the Council should follow the code or the City could be at a
legal risk. The applicant is also trying to bring in national and regional clients to
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give options to residents. He added there are two senior home complexes that would
benefit from a nearby shopping area.
Mayor Low opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m.
City Attorney Richman requested the record to show that testimony had been heard
and the Mayor was clarifying the public hearing was open.
Mayor Low closed the public hearing at 7:34 p.m.
Council Member Clark referenced the Planning Commission staff report of August
21, 2017, page 4 stating, addition parking will .not`be impacted as shopping center
less than a 100,000 square feet with more 4han,rour tenants, at a parking ratio of
one parking space per 250 square feet of floor'ar' a. She asked for clarification on
the parking requirements.
Assistant Planner Lao stated Rosemead municipal code table 17.112.0401 states
there are certain off street requirements, in this case the proposed 6,500 square feet
shopping center has five tenants, therefore they qualify as a shopping center. She
noted if they are up to 100,000 floor area in'the shopping center' category, they
could be parked at a ratio,o l,,per 250 sgnarefeet.
Council Member Clark as,'ked how';does that` not affect parking when you are
allowing 26 spaces. She asked if individuals will,be able to enter the shopping
center1 otii Garvey or if they would tlaye'to go down"the side lane.
Directo'r��of, :Community Development Kim replied the entrance to the shopping
center and"there ldential complex;,`is shared parking and if you recall this was
approved as miaceel use project. So thele is a shared access point egress and ingress
on tlieeast side of:Garvey.
Council Meinbbr Clark" asked for clarification if it is on Garvey.
of Community Development Kim replied it is on Garvey.
asked if individuals would have to go down the side lane
of the street or ifthe entrance is actually on Garvey.
Director of Community Development Kim replied the entry point is off Garvey as
there is a certain distance. He noted you would go down the street for a short
distance and then turn right.
Council Member Clark noted the original plan was to have three parking studies.
She noted the impacts won't be shown until it's too late. She stated the original
project was one owner and it was approved three years ago. She stated it changed
when it was discovered they could have all restaurants with less parking if you call
it a shopping center instead of having standalone restaurants. She noted it looks like
a loop hole which the City will regret later. She referenced the Planning
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Commission minutes where Chair Dang is quoted saying the project is in
accordance with the municipal code but he voted against it. Commissioner Eng was
also quoted but abstained. She noted the applicant picked and choose out of the
minutes what wanted to be said. She asked if the applicant is willing to limit the
number to three, which was the original request when they decided to have a
shopping center.
Council Member Armenia asked if this proposed project is in accordance with how
the City's municipal code stands as of now.
Community Development Director Kim stated, h6 helieves the ordinance on this
particular section of the ordinance was adopted -,in 013 and it is in the code.
Council Member Armenta stated the
holes in the municipal code. She staff
the ordinance. She noted it's not fd
municipal code. She noted she did sor
residential streets will be impacted,
clean up that area. She noted the Ga
She reiterated she is making her decis
If it has to be changed, that is.a
staff has indicated the applican
Mayor Low reitgrated sortie,'ol
Mayor, Pro Tein ly. She notec
briQhteh' LnJ the area. She stz
de is written now,
needs to
ty,Cou icih is not here to speak about loop
they are herb to see if the City is following
o penalize someone that is following our
research on the project and does not believe
stated this project is', going to spruce and
-y Specific Plan does rr0t'go into this area.
decision
the
ordinance is mitten as of now.
in the future but for right now,
mcil Member Armenta and
project and thinks it would
ie applicant is complying with how the
needs to honor that. She noted if the code
staff can address it at a future date.
Ciiy 1ktt6rney Richman explai&&sirice there was no resolution brought forward
for the City„Council; Basically, staffis asking for direction to be given for staff to
come back'with a resolution consistent with the findings tonight to then adopt at
the next meetihe.:
ACTION: Moved^l?y Council Member Armenia and seconded by Mayor Low to
uphold' the Planning Commission's findings and for staff to bring a resolution to
the next City C64 cil meeting: Motion was carried by the following vote. AYES:
Armenta, L'b"OES: Clark, and ABSENT: Alarcon
MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Appointment to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District
The City recently received a letter (attached) stating that the term of office for the
representative from the City of Rosemead to the Board of Trustees for the San
Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District ends on December 31, 2017.
The Board of Trustees is respectively requesting that the City Council appoint a
representative to the Board prior to its January 12, 2018, meeting.
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council appoint a representative
from the City of Rosemead to the Board of Trustees for the San Gabriel Valley
Mosquito and Vector Control District.
City Clerk Donohue explained Council Member Alarcon's term to the San Gabriel
Mosquito Vector Control District would expire on December 31, 2017.
Mayor Low opened the nominations for the position on the San Gabriel Mosquito
Vector Control District and that Council Member Clark was interested in the
position.
Council Member Armenta stated she was also
Gabriel Mosquito Vector Control District. 1.,
Mayor Pro Tem Ly stated that
opportunity to serve on many com
San Gabriel Mosquito Vector Con
Council Member Armenta not(
Association but that position is
ACTION: Moved by May(
Council Member Armepta,
Board of Trustees for the
for a two, year teen: Motio
Low, LY11NOES: Clark and
S. MATTERS FROM MAYOR &
she
on the position to the San
Armenta had not had the
i fair to appoint to her to the
on the California Contract Cities
Tem Ly and -seconded by Mayor Low to appoint
representative from the City of Rosemead to the
)A&'Valley Ivlosgpito and Vector Control District
carried, by the folioyving vote. AYES: Armenta,
Mayor Pro'''em Ly requested, in referenee to the Conditional Use Permit 17-05
project, that staffbring two separate resolutions on projects to give the Commission
or Council the;option to -,adopt a project or not. There is a hazard in delaying a
o
pro]ect for a developer that is unfair. Second, he inquired about the turf behind the
Rosemead Commul ity Recreation Center.
Director' of Paiks'- and Recreation Chacon replied there was a plan to propose a
gazebo and`lod scape to accentuate the rentals, however it was under the unfunded
Capital Improvement list.
Mayor Pro Tem Ly asked if there was something inexpensive staff could do
temporarily to at least improve the turf.
City Manager Manis stated staff could look at some low cost projects and later plan
for bigger projects on that area.
Mayor Pro Tem Ly inquired about a community garden and suggested a joint
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Beautification Committee and Parks Commission study session to talk about a
possible community garden on an open space area.
Mayor Pro Tem Ly wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving holiday.
Council Member Armenta wished everyone a blessed Thanksgiving holiday and
wished Mayor Low and Council Member Clark a safe trip to their conference.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. The next regular
take place on December 12, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. --,i
Chamber.
Approved:
Polly Low,
.ouncil meeting is scheduled to
Rosemead City Hall Council
Clerk
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