PC - Minutes - 07-15-19 Minutes of the
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
July 15,2019
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chair Tang at 7:00 pm in the City Hall
Council Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—Chair Tang
INVOCATION—Commissioner Lopez
ROLL CALL—Commissioners Berry, Lopez,Vuong,Vice-Chair Eng and Chair Tang
STAFF PRESENT — City Attorney Thuyen, Community Development Director Kim, Planning & Economic
Development Manager Valenzuela,Associate Planner Lao,Assistant Planner Kinson Wong,and Commission
Secretary Lockwood.
OATH OF OFFICE-Oath of Office was administered to Commissioner John Tang and Commissioner Daniel
Lopez by Commission Secretary Lockwood.
REORGANIZATION-Chair Tang opened the nominations for Chair.
Commissioner Vuong made a motion,seconded by Commissioner Berry to nominate Commissioner Eng for
Chair.
Vote resulted in:
Ayes: Berry, Lopez,Tang,and Vuong
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Community Development Director Kim stated the motion passes with a vote of 4 Ayes 0 Noes.
Chair Tang congratulated newly nominated Chair Eng and handed her the gavel.
Chair Eng opened the nomination for Vice-Chair.
Commissioner Tang made a motion,seconded by Commissioner Vuong to nominate Commissioner Lopez for
Vice-Chair.
Vote resulted in:
Ayes: Berry, Eng,Vuong,and Tang
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Community Development Director Kim stated the motion passes with a vote of 4 Ayes and 0 Noes.
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PRESENTATION-City Attorney Thuyen gave a brief explanation of why this item was added to the Agenda recently
and that this is part of the Reorganization process.
Chair Eng stated she would like to thank Commissioner Tang for serving as Chair, for his leadership, and his
service. She also congratulated Commissioner Tang and Commissioner Lopez on their reappointments. She
welcomed James Berry to the Planning Commission, and she looks forward to his energy and good ideas.
Commissioner Tang stated as part of this presentation, he would like to acknowledge former Planning Commissioner
Diana Herrera for her long history and dedication as a public servant in the City and community. He also stated that
the City is blessed to have had her on this Planning Commission as well and it is really sad to see former Commissioner
Herrera depart.
The Planning Commission thanked her and said they will miss her greatly in the City of Rosemead.
Chair Eng presented a plaque of gratitude to Diana Herrera from the Planning Commission and staff. The Planning
Commission thanked her for her dedication to the City of Rosemead, her many years of serving on the Planning
Commission,the Traffic Commission,as a member of the Chamber of Commerce,and wished her the best in her new
adventure of retirement. Chair Eng read the plaque to the audience and a congratulatory picture was taken with the
Planning Commission and Community Development Director Kim.
1. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS
City Attorney Thuyen presented the procedure and appeal rights of the meeting.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None •
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. PC MINUTES 6-17-19
Chair John Tang made a motion,seconded by Commissioner Daniel Lopez,to approve PC Minutes 6-17-19 as
presented.
Vote resulted in:
Ayes: Eng, Lopez,and Tang
Noes: None
Abstain: Vuong and Berry
Absent: None
Community Development Director Kim stated the motion passes with a vote of 3 Ayes and 2 Abstains.
5. MATTERS FROM STAFF
A. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION-Freeway Ingress&Egress Off-Ramp Overlay Opportunity Zone.
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Community Development Director Kim presented the staff report and slide presentation.
Items presented:
1. Introduction-The Community's Strategic Plan 2018-2020
2. Vision 2020
3. Key Organizational Goals
4. Community values-Our"Brand Platform"
5. Our Community"Personality"
6. Strategies and Action Items (1-5)
7. Five Year Financial Projections
Slide show presentation items:
1. Planning Commission Workshop- Freeway Ingress& Egress Off-Ramp Overlay Opportunity Zone.
2. Rosemead Strategic Plan 2018-2020 (Strategy 1. Economic Development)
3. Freeway On &Off-Ramps-Special Zoning Districts
4. Zoning Map
5. @ New Avenue
6. @ Del Mar Avenue
7. @San Gabriel Boulevard
8. @Walnut Grove Avenue
9. @ Rosemead Boulevard
10. @Temple City Boulevard
11. Land Use Planning Process
12. SWOT Analysis
13. What's Next-SB 2 Planning Grant Application,what the grant will be used for, and future meetings with
the Planning Commission and City Council.
Community Development Director Kim stated that concludes staff's presentation and will answer any questions the
Planning Commission may have.
Chair Eng stated the grant is coming from SB 2 and asked if there will be an opportunity for the City to get more money
from the grant because it is a two-year process.
Associate Planner Lao replied it is a one-year process because it is non-competitive.
Chair Eng thanked staff and stated this is a great opportunity to get some resources to help the City.
6. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR&COMMISSIONERS
Vice-Chair Lopez stated that 9011 Garrett Street has been vacant and requested that staff contact the property owner
because the yard is full of weeds and is not being maintained. He also asked if the City of Rosemead is sponsoring a
solar panels program and who is the contact person.
Community Development Director Kim replied that he will get that information and contact Commissioner Lopez.
Commissioner Tang thanked the City staff for a great Fourth of July and commented they did an amazing job. The
community came out, it was a great turn-out, and they appreciate the holiday.
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Commissioner Vuong stated he echoes Commissioner Tang's comments in regard to the Fourth of July event. He also
congratulated former Commissioner Herrera, stated it was a pleasure working with her, and wished her the best.
Commissioner Berry congratulated former Commissioner Herrera wished her the best and thanked the Planning
Commission.
Chair Eng thanked the Planning Commission for nominating her as Chair and is looking forward to a productive
year. She thanked staff for a great Fourth of July,and commented she was not able to attend this year,but the pictures
on Facebook looked like everyone had fun. She congratulated former Commissioner Herrera again and thanked her
for her service for the past 10 and plus years and wished her the best. She added that the City has been blessed by
former Commissioner Herrera's service, her kindness, and her smile. She welcomed James Berry and congratulated
him for his appointment as Planning Commissioner.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Eng adjourned the Planning Commission meeting in honor of former Planning Commissioner
Diana Herrera at 7:31 pm.
The next regular Planning Commission meeting will be on Monday,August 5,2019 at 7:00 pm in the
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Rachel Lockwood
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