BC - Minutes - 02-13-19 MINUTES OF THE
BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 13,2019
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Beautification Commission was called to order by Chair
Brian Lewin at 7:03 p.m., in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Commissioners Duran, C. Liu, L. Liu; Vice-Chair Oceguera; and Chair Lewin
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Hernandez and Deputy City Clerk/Staff Liaison Natalie Haworth
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner L. Liu
INVOCATION was led by Commissioner C. Liu
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
There being no comments, Chair Lewin opened and closed the Public Comment period.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Moved by Commissioner C. Liu and seconded by Commissioner Duran to
approve the Consent Calendar. Motion was carried out by the following vote AYES:
Duran,Lewin, C. Liu,L. Liu, Oceguera ABSENT: None
A. Beautification Commission Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: That the Beautification Commission approve the minutes of the
January 9, 2019 Regular Meeting.
3. MATTERS FROM STAFF
4. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION
A. Civic Pride Day 2019
Recommendation: That the Beautification Commission discuss and provide
feedback to staff.
City Clerk Hernandez stated this year's Civic Pride Day would consist of a Turf
Reduction Drought Resistant Landscape Replacement project at Garvey Park;
introduced Public Works Superintendent John Scott and Director of Parks and
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Recreation Tom Boecking who will be assisting in different areas of the project;
noted tonight's meeting objective is to confirm the date to host Civic Pride Day and
the project specifications. Ms. Hernandez indicated Civic Pride Day is typically
held the last Saturday of April, however, the Parks and Recreation Department is
already hosting an event that day; therefore, staff is proposing the following
Saturday, May 4th.
Vice-Chair Oceguera echoed her previous concern that last year's Civic Pride Day
was held the same day as prom night, as a result not many students volunteered.
City Clerk Hernandez reassured the Commission that once the date is set,the event
will be promoted heavily to previous volunteers, non-profits, youth organizations,
churches, etc.
Chair Lewin asked the Commission which of the following dates would work best
to host Civic Pride Day: April 20th, 27th, May 4th or 11th.
In response to Chair Lewin's proposed dates, City Clerk Hernandez advised the
Commission that if the event is pushed to early April, Public Works Services
Division will be busy working the Easter Egg-Stravaganza event; also noted the
weekend of May 11th is Mother's Day, and the following week that staff would be
preoccupied preparing for the Contract Cities Association Conference as the City
is hosting this year.
By consensus, the Commission directed staff to proceed with Saturday, May 4th,
for Civic Pride Day 2019.
Public Works Superintendent Scott provided a brief overview of the proposed
landscape project at Garvey Park, which consists of the following:
• Renovate rundown entry planters to drought tolerant;
• Replant dead, declined, and missing plant material, which will reduce the
maintenance and improve aesthetics;
• Add cobble rock to a(pre-excavated)bio swale;
• Add bark mulch to tree wells,planters;
• Add plant name markers so visitors can easily identify the type of plants;
• Replace missing lettering "Splash Zone" onto face of building (near
entrance); and
• Repaint faded red curbs along Kelburn and Dorothy
Vice-Chair Oceguera thanked Public Works Superintendent Scott for his
presentation; suggested making Civic Pride Day an education event so residents
can learn how to properly landscape their own yard while conserving water.
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In response to Vice-Chair Oceguera, Public Works Superintendent Scott asserted
that educational event is typically completed in conjunction with Arbor Day or
Public Works Day; noted Public Works week is May 19-25, 2019.
Chair Lewin inquired if Athens could provide free mulch at a different part of
Garvey Park on Civic Pride Day,to spotlight the event further.
Public Works Superintendent Scott indicated staff would have to explore logistics
to determine if this was feasible; however, participants are more than welcome to
take home mulch from the event if desired.
City Clerk Hernandez indicated that staff will prepare the flyer for Commissioners
to hand out at various City events such as the Community Yard Sale and Egg-
Stravaganza, in effort to promote Civic Pride Day.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Lewin adjourned the regular meeting at 7:38 p.m. The next regular meeting will be
held on March 13, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., in the Rosemead Council Chamber.
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