CC - Minutes - 08-28-18MINUTES OF THE
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 28, 20111
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Ly at 7:03 p.m.,
in the Rosernead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead,
California.
PRESENT: Mayor Ly, Mayor Pro Tem Clark, Council Members Arnienta and I,ow
ABSENT: NONE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Ly
INVOCATION was led by Mayor Pro 'Tern Clark
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Molleda, City Attorney Richman, Assistant City
Manager/Interim Public Works Director 'I'sqjiuchi, Chief ofPolice Hahnlein, Director of Finance
Lieu, Director of Community Development Kim, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Yugar,
and City Clerk Hernandez
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
Wilson Truong, representative of Energy Upgrade California, a Statewide sponsor
initiative aimed at Californians to save and meet energy goals. Mr. Truong invited
lum" the City Council and the public to an event on August 29, 2018, at the Rosemead
Community Recreation Center to help residents and businesses learn how to reduce
their energy bills.
2. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation by Rio Hondo College President Dreyfuss — State ofthe College
President Teresa Dreyfuss, presented the Rio Hondo State of the College and
highlighted the college as the top college of transfers to Universities of California;
awarded the Choice Awards in 2018; and elected as one of seven community
colleges to participate in the Los Angeles County Promises, an initiative offering
free tuition and priority registration to recent high school graduates. In addition,
Ms. Dreyfuss spoke about Rio Hondo College's highly regarded Public Safety
Division which includes the Police Academy and Fire Academies.
Rio Hondo Community College District Board ofTrustees Clerk, Mary Ann
Pacheco spoke about building stronger relationships ensuring Rosernead students
have success in Rio Hondo College programs,
B, 2018 Beautification Committee Awards
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Senior Management Analyst Piatt announced the winners of the 2018
Beautification Awards for their efforts in beautifying their properties in three
categories. Ms. Andrea Lagdamen was awarded the Xeriscape Award; Christel
Fairbanks was awarded the Garden Award; and ;Jing and Rose-Lee Hartrion were
awarded the Beautifying Rosemead Award.
C. Recognition of Outgoing Beautil-ication Committee Members
Senior Management Analyst Piatt introduced Outgoing Beautification Committee
Members James Berry and Katrina Padilla-Sornoso and presented a certificate
recognizing their volunteer efforts.
Mrs. Padilla-Somoso was not in attendance to receive her certificate of
recognition.
The City Council congratulated the Beautification Award recipients and
commended Mr. Merry and Mrs. Pad illa-Sornoso for their contribution to the
Beautification Committee.
D. Recognition of Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Jeffrey Johnson
Chief of Police Lieutenant llahnlein introduced Deputy Jeffrey Johnson, who
responded to a call of a drowning child and conducted cardiopulmonary
resuscitation ('CPR) that saved her life.
Mayor Ly thanked Deputy Jeffrey Johnson for his heroic action in saving the child
from drowning and for his commitment to public safety,
The City Council presented Deputy Jeffrey Johnson with a certificate of
recognition.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark stated Deputy Jeffrey Johnson's actions were very moving
and thanked him for saving the child's life.
Council Member Low thanked Deputy Jeffrey Johnson for his heroic actions.
Council Member Annenta thanked Deputy Jeffrey Johnson and stated he was put
in the right place at the right time.
E I,os Angeles County Temple Sheriff's Station Quarterly Report
Sergeant Stevin Fiedler presented the update of the Temple Sheriff's Station
Quarterly Report. Ile updated the City Council on the current crime trends, arrest
statistics, probation and parole, and talked about the community oriented police
plan,
Council Member Low requested that the Temple Sheriff Station provide updates
on stings after the fact, so the residents know what is happening in the community.
In. addition, requested the Temple Sheriff Station to share new ideas from other
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agencies with the City. I.,astly, stated that residents are being encouraged to install
cameras in their homes and asked for data results oCcrimes being caught on camera.
City Manager Molleda replied that staff spoke to the Chief of Police Lieutenant
NO" Halinlein to find ways to provide that type of crime data to the City Council in the
future.
F. Recognition of Rosemead Employee Gerardo "Jerry" Mota for 25 Years of Service
Interim Parks and Recreation Director Yugar stated that after 25 years of public
service, longtitne employee Jerry Mota has decided to retire from the City of
Rosemead. Mrs. Yugar shared comments of appreciation by the Parks and
Recreation Near and presented a commemorative City street sign to Mr. Mora.
Martha Aguilar, representative of Angel Softball Team presented a Certificate of'
Appreciation to Jerry Mota for always supporting their programs and service to the
community,
Mayor Ly on behalfof the City Council thanked Jerry Mota for his service to the
City and the community through the Parks and Recreation Department. City
Council presented Mr. Mota with a.plaque of appreciation for his 25 years of public
service.
Gerardo "Jerry' Mota thanked the City Council and staff for their support and
expressed appreciation for the recognition. He thanked his family for being
involved in the Parks and Recreation during his career in the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark thanked Mr. Mota for his service to the City and wished him
well,
Council Member [,ow thanked Mr. Mota for his years of service and commended
him for his work in the Parks and Recreation Department,
Council Member Armenta talked about the early years in the Parks and Recreation
Department when she worked with Mr. Mota and commended him for his 25 years
of service and the impact lie has with the kids.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There are no public hearings at this time.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Clark requested to pull Item 4,E titled, "Request to Install `sign
"Caution Cars Backing Out No Passing" at 4516 Muscatel Avenue" for separate
discussion.
A. Claims and Demands
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0 Resolution No, 2018-50
A RESOLUTION OF THI` CITY COUNCIL OF 'THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
` 62,176.12 NUMBERED 100838 THROUGH NUMBER
100839, AND NUMBERED 100857 THROUGH
NUMBER 100858, AND NUMBERED 100859
TI-IROUGH NUMBER 100905 IN'CLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No,. 2018-50.
0 Resolution No. 201.8-51
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$693,364.88 NUMBERED 1.I:10840 THROUGH NUMBER
100856, AND NUMBERED 100906 THROUGH
NUMBER 101.000 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-51.
13. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: 'That the City Council approve the minutes from the regular
meeting of June 12, 2018.
C. Ordinance No. 981 — Second Reading and Adoption: Establishment of a
Beautification Commission
Recommendatiom That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approved the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 981 by title
only, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF "['HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
CHAPTER 2.34 TO T11 I LE 2 OF THE ROSEMEAD
MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROVIDING FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT 01" A BEAUTIFICATION
COMMISSION FORA"HE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
2. Approve the dissolution of the Beautification Committee by voiding City
Council Policy No, 50-08.
D. Appointment to Parks Commission Vacant Seat
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Recommendation: That the City Council appoint Beverly Mabb-Morten to a two-
year term to the Parks Commission vacant seat ending June -3 )0, 2020.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Armenta and seconded by Council Member
f9ma" Low to approve Consent Calendar Items A, B, C, and D. Motion was carried Out
by the following vote AVES: Armenta, Clark, Low, and Ly
Agenda Item 4.E was rerrioved from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
E. Request to Install Sign "Caution Cars Backing Out No Passing" at 4516 Muscatel
Avenue
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the Traffic Commission's
recommendation to deny the installation of a "Caution Cars Backing Out No
Passing" sign to the south of the property located at 4516 Muscatel Avenue and
approve the Traffic Commission's request to have staff re -paint the edge line
striping north of the subject site.
In response to Mayor ProTem Clark's question, did staffspeak to the resident about
other mitigation, Senior Management Analyst Piatt replied, he spoke to the resident
about the option to apply for a blue curb.
Mayor Pro ''em Clark announced she would abstain from voting on the item.
Council Member Arrnenta stated the public should be aware that a blue curb painted
in front of a residence does not preclude others from parking on the blue curb, which
IWWAW is public parking; explained anyone with a handicap plaque can park at the blue
curb.
ACTIONI Moved by Council Member Low and seconded by Council Member
Armenta to accept the Traffic Commission's recommendation to deny the
installation of a "Caution Cars Backing Out No Passing" sign to the south of the
property located at 4516 Muscatel Avenue and approve the Traffic Commission's
request to have staff re -paint the edge line striping north of the subject site. Motion
was carried out by the following vote AVES: Armenta, Low, Ly ABSTAIN:
Clark
S. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Electrical Vehicle Charging Station Locations and Restrictions at City Owned
Parking Facilities
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt and approve Resolution No. 2018-
49 entitled:
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A RESOLU]", ION OF THE CITY COUNCII.., OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
PARKING SPACE LOCATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
FOR ELECTRIC VEHICI_1CHARGING STATIONS AT
THE CITY OWNED PARKING I"ACIL17HES, LOCATED
AT 8838 EAST VALLEY BOULEVARD, 3936 NORTH
MUSCATEL AVENUE AND 9108 GARVEY.AVEN[JE
IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
Assistant City Manager/Interim Public Works Director Tsujiuchi reported
Resolution No. 2018-49 was before the City Council to allow for proper signage
installation at two City owned charging stations at the parking lots at Rosemead
Community Recreation Center and Garvey Community Center. The signage will
allow local authority to cite and remove a vehicle from an electric charging station,
if the local authority has posted signage stating that certain spaces are designated
for electric vehicles charging purposes only.
Council Member Armenta indicated support and stated she receives complaints
about non -electric vehicles parked at City owned charging stations.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Armenta and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Clark to adopt and approve Resolution No. 2018-49. Motion was carried out by the:
following vote AYES: Armenta, Clark, Low, and Ly
B. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department "STAR" Program
Recommendation.: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the Agreement that falls under the umbrella of the Municipal
Law Imforcement Services Agreement with Los Angeles County; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
At the request of Mayor Ly, this item was tabled to the next City Council meeting.
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. City Council Corriments
Mayor Ly requested to, adjourn the meeting in memory of Senator John McCain
and resident Tek Nag, who migrated from Vietnam to the United States. Mrs. Nag
lived in Rosemead for many years, survived by eight children and was 100 years
old.
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7. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ly adjourned the meeting in memory of' Senator John McCain and
Rosernead resident Tek Nag at 8.26 p.m. J, lie next regular meeting of the City
Ow"O Council is scheduled to take place on September 11, 2018, at 7:00 pm. in the
Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk
Approved:
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Steven Ly, Mayor
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