BC - Minutes - 12-19-18 Special MINUTES OF THE
BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 19,2018
The special meeting of the Rosemead Beautification Commission was called to order by Chair
Lewin at 6:30 p.m., in the Rosemead Community Recreation Center located at 3936 Muscatel
Avenue, Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Commissioners Duran, C. Liu, L. Liu; Vice-Chair Oceguera; and Chair Lewin
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Ericka Hernandez, Deputy City Clerk/Staff Liaison Natalie
Haworth, and Senior Management Analyst Pat Piatt
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner Duran
INVOCATION was led by Chair Lewin
Chair Lewin introduced Mayor Pro Tem Margaret Clark and Council Member Sean Dang and
welcomed them to the front to greet the community.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair Lewin opened the Public Comment period.
Howard Mattern, suggested if in the future, prospective nominees could share their
addresses in order for other nominees to observe their home decorations before the end of
the contest.
There being no further speakers, Chair Lewin closed the Public Comment period.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
3. MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
4. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION
A. Announcement of Winners for the 6th Annual Holiday Decoration Awards
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The Beautification Commission presented a teardrop glass ornament, Poinsettias,
and gift cards to individuals of the following addresses selected for the 6th Annual
Holiday Decoration Awards:
• Enchanted Entryway Award—2575 Muscatel Ave.
• The Festivity Award— 8609 Rio Dell St.
• Celebrating Tradition Award— 8635 Mission Dr.
• Christmas with a Twist Award—3114 Jackson Ave.
• Marie Spadaro Christmas Castle Award (Grand Prize)—2314 Denton Ave.
Chair Lewin noted the Marie Spadaro Christmas Castle Award (Grand Prize) was
created in memory of Marie Spadaro, a long-time resident that shared the holiday
spirit by decorating her house every year. The Grand Prize winner also received a
snow globe, along with the other gifts.
All guests were invited to stay after the meeting to celebrate at the reception with
light refreshments.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Lewin adjourned the special meeting at 7:00 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
Beautification Commission is scheduled to be held on January 9, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., in the
Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
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