CC - Minutes - 08-01-18 SpecialMinutes of the
City Council
Special Workshop Meeting
August 1, 2018
`The Special workshop meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Ly at
6:04 p.m. at the Double Tree Hotel, La Brea Room, located at 888 Montebello, Boulevard,
Rosemead, California.
PPXSENT: Mayor Ly, Mayor Pro Tern Clark, Council Members Armenta and Low
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Molleda, Assistant City Manager rsujiuchi, Director of
Community Development Kim, Director of Finance Lieu, City Engineer Fajardo, Chief of Police
Lieutenant Hanhlein, Parks and Recreation Supervisor Chu and City Clerk Hernandez
L PUBLIC COMMENT - None
2. STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSIIOP
A. The City Council will discuss updates for the Rosemead's Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year
2018-2020 to develop organizational strategies, as well as specific goals and action plans
for the City and its departments.
Consultant Jordan Marks facilitated the discussion to update the City's Strategic Plan for Fiscal
Year 201 8-20�20, The Strategic Plan provides accountability for City Council and City
administration in reviewing the vision and success for the next two years. Discussion included
assessing what items in the Strategic Plan were completed, need to continue, and those action
items that are no longer relevant to the future success of the City of Rosemead.
Mayor Ly opened public comment.
Resident Brian Lewin suggested the Strategic Plan explore the installation of sidewalks in front
of homes following improvements and major arterials, as well as the abatement of public
blight.
3. COUNCIL COMMENTS
The City Council and City staff reviewed and discussed in depth the brand platform and key
organizational goals of the Strategic Plan update. Staff addressed the continued pursuit of
economic development to enhance local shopping and dining, affordable housing, beautify
commercial corridors and increase general fund. In addition,, continue efforts in Public Safety
and combating crime with more community outreach. Staff also recommended to continue
focusing, on projects that will enhance the general appearance of the City's public iriftastructure
and public right-of-way. In addition, make improvements to existing parks to meet the
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changing needs of the community. Lastly, to maintain a structural balanced General Fund
budget and improve transparency and communication with the public.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark excused herself` frorn the rnecting at 7:45 p.m.
4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.rn. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take
place on August 14, 2018, at 7.00 p.m., in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
APPROVED:
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"Steven Ly, Ma�or
Rosemead Ci�y Council Special Workshop Aleeling
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