BC - Minutes - 04-10-19 MINUTES OF THE
BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 10,2019
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 Chair Lewin
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
There being no comments, Chair Lewin opened and closed the Public Comment period.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
3. MATTERS FROM STAFF
A. Civic Pride Day 2019
City Clerk Hernandez informed the Commission that staff has been diligently
promoting Civic Pride Day on the City website,social media,and distributing flyers
at City facilities and events; noted staff has already received interest from various
community groups such as Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, Rosemead High School, San
Gabriel High School "Helping Hands Club".
Public Works Superintendent Scott presented a status update on the upcoming
Annual Civic Pride Day being held on May 4, 2019, at Garvey Park; informed the
Commission that Public Services staff have purchased all materials, removed
shrubs, started excavation to prepare for the event; provided a list of the flowers
and plants that will be utilized at Civic Pride Day, an anatomy of a rain garden,the
importance of cobble rock and mulch, and a guide to planting flowers properly.
In response to Chair Lewin's inquiry, Public Works Superintendent Scott noted
there will be about 30 different flowers and plants available the day of to plant;
indicated there will be duties for all ages, including clean up around Garvey Park.
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City Clerk Hernandez requested the Commissioners be at Garvey Park an hour prior
to the participants check-in time; asserted as of now, there are about 25-30
volunteers locked in and will have a more solid number as the event approaches.
B. Little Free Libraries Project
City Clerk Hernandez discussed the Little Free Libraries Project, a book-sharing
program designed to promote literacy in the community and to reach kids that may
have challenges visiting a library or do not have access to books; explained the
library boxes will be built by the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters, who
have the skills and experience in building and installing the library boxes with other
organizations. Ms. Hernandez indicated the Beautification Commission will lead
the program and collaborate with local community groups to fundraise the funds
needed by selling items at City events such as waters or snacks, and seeking
sponsorship from members of the business community;noted the Commission will
also hold book drives to obtain book donations to supply the library boxes. City
Clerk Hernandez opined once the funds are raised and construction materials are
purchased,the Beautification Commission will coordinate a construction date with
the Carpenters to build the library boxes.
Ted Jimenez, Special Representative, Southwest Regional Carpenters of Council,
provided background on the Carpenters role; indicated he has cases of books to
donate to Rosemead's Little Free Library and would coordinate delivery of the
books with staff.
In response to Vice-Chair Oceguera, Mr. Jimenez indicated Rosemead would be
the 2"d city that they facilitate the Little Library boxes for.
Commissioner Duran expressed appreciation to the Southwest Regional Carpenters
of Council for volunteering their time to such a worthwhile cause.
In response to Chair Lewin, Mr. Jimenez asserted a notice of 2-3 weeks is needed
to coordinate volunteers,etc.;noted 6 little libraries would only take 6-8 hours,and
that a Saturday would suffice.
In response to Vice-Chair Oceguera, Mr. Jimenez stated the main office is in
Downtown Los Angeles;noting there are nine training centers in California;invited
the Commission for a tour of the local training center.
City Clerk Hernandez stated staff is coordinating with the Parks and Recreation
Department to determine the fundraising logistics such as City events and what type
of items we can raffle off; encouraged the Commissioners to share any other
fundraising ideas.
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Mr. Jimenez reiterated the Carpenters cannot receive money for any materials,
labor, etc.; emphasized the City would have to purchase the material and the
Carpenters can arrange the items to be picked up.
City Clerk Hernandez asserted we will have a better timeline once staff confirms
how much fundraising can be done; noting the Library Boxes Program can be
initiated by fall.
4. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION
A. Commissioners Comments
Chair Lewin invited the community to join the Commission for Civic Pride Day on
May 4th, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., in effort to beautify Garvey Park.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Lewin adjourned the regular meeting at 7:45 p.m. The next regular meeting will be
held on May 8, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., in the Rosemead Council Chamber.
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Natalie Haworth, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED:
Brian Lewin, Chair
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