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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AND CITY COUNCIL
AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 14,2019
The special meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Clark at
6:16 p.m., in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Mayor/Chair Clark, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Armenta, Council Members/Board
Members Dang, Low(arrived at 6:19 p.m.), and Ly
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Molleda, Assistant City Manager Tsujiuchi, City Attorney
Richman, Chief of Police Kusayanagi, Director of Finance Lieu, Director of Community
Development Kim,Director of Public Works Alfonso,Director of Parks and Recreation Boecking,
and City Clerk Hernandez
City Attorney Richman requested a motion to add an item to Closed Session: City of
.Gardena v. the Regional Water Quality Control Board, existing litigation regarding the
City's challenge of the current MS4 permit; noted City of Gardena has requested direction
from Council as action is required before the next Rosemead City Council meeting agenda.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Ly and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Armenta to
approve add Closed Session Item 2C. Motion was carried out by the following vote AYES:
Armenta, Clark,Dang,Low,Ly ABSENT: None
1. WORKSHOP
A. Budget Workshop
Director of Finance Lieu provided an overview of the preliminary City Budget for
Fiscal Year 2019-2020; gave a breakdown of the General Fund: revenues of
$24,862,900; expenses of $23,852,300; anticipating grants reimbursements of
$810,533; total surplus $1,010,600.
Council Member Ly inquired what projects are funding the grant reimbursements.
Ms. Lieu responded that the Duff School Project in the amount of$521,000, and
the Dog Park in the amount of$290,000 will be funded by the grant program.
Mayor Pro Tem Armenta asked which project is the Cal-Fire Grant in the amount
of$285,000 funding?
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Director of Finance Lieu indicated the Cal-Fire Grant will be allocated to plant trees
throughout the City.
Mayor Pro Tern Armenta opined if we are going to be spending that much money
for tree planting, we need to ensure it is properly planted.
Director of Public Works Alfonso asserted that there is a standard for how we plant
trees so that they grow upright; ensured our arborists are monitoring the
maintenance of trees.
Mayor Pro Tem Armenta expressed concern for trees that are not properly
maintained as their trunks are leaning in a 45-degree angle.
Council Member Ly suggested staff add this matter to a future Council meeting
agenda so that it can be properly discussed with the contracted arborists and
in-house staff.
In response to Council Member Low's inquiry, Director of Finance Lieu stated the
Redevelopment Agency receives property tax increments two times a year from the
Los Angeles County for existing obligations such as the two bonds and two senior
housing.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Armenta, City Manager Molleda asserted that the
Sheriffs Station confirmed directly the 0.5% increase in the Liability Trust
Account referenced in the Public Safety General Fund.
Ms. Molleda responded to Council Member Ly's inquiry that since the Public
Works Superintendent position is being eliminated,the Public Works Manager will
take on those responsibilities.
Council Member Ly asked for an explanation as to what"the evening and weekend
roving supervision" consisted of.
Director of Parks and Recreation Boecking responded it means that Parks staff will
take turns to canvass the parks.
Mayor Pro Tem Armenta advocated to budget for more hours,especially during the
summertime; noted when she worked for the Parks and Recreation Department,
they rotated Parks Supervisors to ensure staff is visible and that no illegal activity
was occurring.
Council Member Ly questioned is it truly a matter of additional staffing needed or
simply to properly train the current staff.
Council Member Low opined 6,157 hours is a substantial amount to add to the
budget.
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Council Member Ly concurred with Council Member Low;inquired why taxpayers
are paying when the outside agency should pay for City staff supervision at
private rentals.
Director of Parks and Recreation Boecking stated that when an outside agency rents
a facility they must pay for supervision, however there are some agencies
grandfathered in that are exempt.
Council Member Ly requested staff research a full cost recovery plan.
Per Council Member Low's request, City Manager Molleda affirmed that staff can
separate the various events and hours within the Community Promotions/Special
Events, such as the City's 60th Anniversary.
Mayor Pro Tern Armenta inquired about the 5% salary increase for the three
reclassifications under the Community Development Overview, Code Division.
Director of Community Development Kim asserted that the elimination of the
Public Safety Manager position is a cost savings of$28,000 as we are bringing it
back to a supervisor position.
In response to Council Member Dang, the CIP Projects include the HVAC at
Garvey Park Gym and all the alleyway improvements.
Director of Finance Lieu provided an overview of the proposed staff changes for
full time positions in the FY 19-20.
Council Member Ly requested a separate discussion for the proposed Parks and
Recreation Manager position.
Per Council inquiry, City Manager Molleda noted the new mobile stage referenced
under the Unfunded CIP Projects is the stage used for various events that is
transported to different facilities.
Director of Public Works Alfonso confirmed the current stage is about 40 years old.
Council Member Ly suggested purchasing a new mobile stage with the$1,488,800
surplus funds as it is a worthwhile investment; requested staff do a cost analysis of
replacing the dance floor; expressed confusion as to why the Garvey Park Main
Office Renovations was listed under the Unfunded CIP Projects as it was his _
understanding that Council previously allocated for this project; further stated, if
the renovation has not been budgeted, then the project should move up to higher
priority on the list as a Youth Center is much needed in the community; asked staff
to look into using any carryover or surplus or grant money to ensure this project
comes to fruition.
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Mayor Clark opened the Public Comment period.
Speaker Brian Lewin expressed opposition to eliminating the City Engineer
position;urged Council to reconsider keeping the City Engineer position as the two
junior positions will not offer the same level of expertise; echoed Mayor Pro Tem
Armenta's concern with regards to staff presence at the parks; noted Council
Member Ly's previous mention of establishing a permanent office for Public Safety
staff at the parks to increase the level of supervision; opined he hopes the Walnut
Grove Avenue improvements between the corridor of Garvey Avenue, Hellman
Avenue and Ramona Avenue are on the project list this fiscal year.
In response to Council Member Ly,Director of Public Works Alfonso affirmed that
he has his P.E. and the Associate Civil Engineer will also have his P.E.
Council Member Ly inquired about the Metro Grant for Improvements to Garvey
Avenue, which would facilitate both vehicular and transit flow on Garvey Avenue;
requested staff research this grant further.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Clark closed the Public Comment period.
2. CLOSED SESSION
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Ly and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Armenta to
move Closed Session to the end of the regular meeting. Motion was carried out by the
following vote AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low, Ly ABSENT: None
Mayor Clark adjourned the special meeting to the regular meeting at 7:19 p.m.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the City Council, and the Successor Agency to the Community
Development Commission was called to order by Mayor Clark at 7:24 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Pro Tem Armenta
INVOCATION was led by Council Member Dang
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Clark opened the Public Comment period.
Speaker Barbara Williams spoke regarding MV Transportation services, noting
they are attentive and courteous to the Rosemead Explorer/Dial-A-Ride passengers;
requested the lifts to the vehicle be fixed; suggested the drivers are properly trained
on all equipment and routes; thanked MV Transportation for calling Dial-A-Ride
to take passengers home so that they are not stranded.
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Speaker Dolores Weidermann expressed fruSouthern California
Edison has still not taken care of the overgrownstration vegetationthat at their property on
Mission Drive and Walnut Grove Avenue; indicated she never received a response
from the Code Enforcement- Division regarding cleaning of property at
4542 Halkett Avenue; praised Public Works Manager Chavez for his
responsiveness and professional leadership in following-up as to why the street
sweeper had not shown up for two weeks.
Council Member Ly requested Director of Community Development Kim provide
Council with an update as to why Code Enforcement did not respond to Ms.
Weidermann's inquiry, also to follow-up with Edison on the lack of maintenance
of their property.
City Manager Molleda asserted that staff has contacted Edison, indicated they are
making their rounds throughout the property.
Speaker Margaret Holt thanked the City for installing lights at the 10 Freeway
underpass at Walnut Grove Avenue and Rosemead Boulevard; inquired if lights
will be installed at the San Gabriel Boulevard and Del Mar Avenue underpass.
Director of Public Works Alfonso confirmed the City will be adding lights soon at
both the San Gabriel,Boulevard and Del Mar Avenue underpass.
Speaker Glen Acosta,Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts,noted an agreement
resolving labor issues between management and staff was unanimously approved;
urged Representative Clark to support the agreement when voting at the May 22,
2019 Board meeting.
There being no other comments, Mayor Clark closed the Public Comment period.
4. PRESENTATIONS
A. Recognition of Recipients of the Interwest Community Foundation Scholarship
Terry Rodrigue, Manager, Interwest Consulting Group, presented scholarships to
the following college-bound students: Lily Lu, Qui-Shawn Tran, Tricia Yong, and
Hailey Garcia.
The City Council presented certificates and In-N-Out gift cards; commended the
students for their success and wished them best in their future endeavors.
B. Recognition of Rosemead High School's Science Olympiad Team Advancing to
State Finals
Dr. Brian Bristol, Principal, Rosemead High School, presented certificates and In-
N-Out gift cards, on behalf of the City Council to the following students: Karen
Chu, William Li, Minh Le, Wendy Chau, Sirena Quach, Vivian Ton, David Diaz,
Joshua Lin, Khue Dang Doan, Mia Masuda, Damanic Luck, David Du, Getty Liu,
Alice Tran, Emmy Ma, and Yen Lai.
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The City Council commended the Science Olympiad Team and Coach Tom
VanWinkle for their achievement and wished them best in their future endeavors.
C. Proclamation Declaring May 19-25, 2019 as "National Public Works Week" in the
City of Rosemead
The City Council presented a Proclamation to Director of Public Works Rey
Alfonso, Facilities Technicians Minh Ha and Lou Yates, Public Works
Superintendent John Scott, and Public Works Manager Bob Chavez.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing on the CDBG and HOME Program Annual Action Plan for Fiscal
Year 2019-2020
Director of Community Development Kim noted for the record the following
change to Staff's Recommendation No. 7:
7. Approve the CDBG amounts of$257,000 $385,300 to be allocated for the
City's CIP Public Facilities Improvements ($257,000 for Garvey Park Gym
HVAC and $128,300 for alleyway improvements), and $250,000 for
Commercial Facade Improvements.
Mr. Kim stated the City has been notified by HUD that Rosemead will be receiving
$746,663 in CDBG funds for FY 2019-20 and$351,721 in HOME funds; indicated
when combined with projected carryover funds and projected program income,the
City anticipates having an available total of approximately $1,005,000 in CDBG
funds and approximately $1,490,000 in HOME funds for the FY 2019-20; asserted
that a list of staff-endorsed projects has been developed based on funding requests
and ongoing CDBG and HOME funded activities, which are consistent with the
housing and community development priorities that the City has set and followed
in the past.
Mayor Pro Tem Armenta applauded Director of Community Development Kim's
efforts to ensure the City receives grants and funds are properly allocated.
There being no speakers, Mayor Clark opened and closed the Public
Comment period.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Ly and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Armenta to take the following actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing and take public testimony on the Annual Action
Plan covering the period July 1, 2019—June 30, 2020.
2. Approve the CDBG and HOME funding recommendations and FY 2019-
20 Annual Action Plan, as well as authorize the submittal of the FY 2019-
20 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
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3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all appropriate and necessary
documents to receive funding and implement approved use and make
necessary budget adjustments as necessary for FY 2019-20.
4. Award the following public service agencies with CDBG funds and
authorize the City Manager to execute agreements:
• Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley - $5,000
• Southern California Housing Rights Center- $10,000
• Senior Nutrition Program - $65,000
• Summer Youth Employment Program - $25,000
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement
with Barr& Clark, Inc., and Lead Tech Environmental for lead based paint
and asbestos testing, assessment, and clearances tests of properties
according to federal and state laws in a combined amount not-to-exceed
$19,000.
6. Award$2,000 of HOME funds to the Rio Hondo Community Development
Commission to defray certain costs for the operation as the City's
Community Housing Development Organization and authorize the City
Manager to execute the necessary operating and service agreements.
7. Approve the CDBG amounts of$ 000 $385,300 to be allocated for the
City's CIP Public Facilities Improvements($257,000 for Garvey Park Gym
HVAC and $128,300 for alleyway improvements), and $250,000 for
Commercial Facade Improvements.
Motion was carried out by the following vote AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang,
Low, Ly ABSENT: None
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Ly and seconded by Council Member Low to
approve Consent Calendar Items A, B (Minutes as amended), and C through F. Motion
was carried out by the following vote AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low, Ly
ABSENT: None
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2019-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$1,147,131.82 NUMBERED 103034 THROUGH
NUMBER 103140
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-23.
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• Resolution No. 2019-04 SA
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA,AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN
THE SUM OF $121,109.15 NUMBERED 10260
THROUGH 10261
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-04 SA.
B. Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the regular meeting minutes of
December 11, 2018.
C. Release of Security Deposit—Tract Map No. 72347 for 8479 Garvey Avenue
On May 9, 2017, K-Min Development, LLC, provided a security deposit in the
form of a Time Certificate of Deposit in the amount of$182,393.50 to guarantee
the completion of off-site public improvements related the mixed-use development
at 8479 Garvey Avenue. Since the off-site improvements have been completed to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer, the security deposit may be released to the
developer.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Accept the completed off-site public improvements; and
2. Authorize the release of the security deposit in the amount $182,393.50 to
K-Min Development, LLC.
D. Adoption of Part-Time Classification Salary — Summer Youth Employment
Program Resolution No. 2019-24
The City Council will consider approval of the salary Resolution to the part-time
classifications adding a newly created classification of "Youth Worker" for the
Summer Youth Employment Program funded with annual CDBG allocation funds.
The purpose of the annual salary resolution is to ensure transparency and to
implement modifications to the City's compensation system. Amendments to
Resolution No. 2019-24, include addition of a Youth Worker classification and
their respective salary range. In addition, clarifying language that was approved in
Resolution No. 2017-41 for part-time classifications.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Part-Time Classification Salary
Resolution No. 2019-24, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
ANNUAL SALARY RANGES FOR PART-TIME
CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE SERVICE OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD
E. School Resource Officer Program Funding
The City currently contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department for
a Special Assignment Deputy that is assigned to Rosemead High School as a School
Resource Officer (SRO). The El Monte Union High School District currently
shares the cost of the SRO with the City for the hours that the SRO is assigned to
the School; however, the agreement must be approved by both the City and the
School District. City staff has included the necessary funding in the FY 2019-20
Budget to cover the City's portion of the agreement, which is approximately
$127,740.
Recommendation: That the City Council, contingent upon the execution of the
School Districts Board's formal approval of the cost sharing agreement, authorize
the City Manager to execute the cost sharing agreement with the El Monte Union
High School District to fund the SRO position in the amount of$127,740.
F. Crossing Guard Services Agreement and Annual Crossing Guard Cost Sharing
Agreements with the Rosemead and Garvey School Districts
The existing agreement with All City Management Services, Inc., for crossing
guard services near local public schools will expire on June 30,2019.Likewise,the
annual cost sharing agreements with the Rosemead School District and the Garvey
School District for crossing guard services will end on June 30, 2019. The new
crossing guard services and cost sharing agreements are being proposed for Fiscal
Year 2019-20. The total cost for providing crossing guard services for both School
Districts is $179,361.00. The cost sharing agreements with the Districts totals
$89,680.50, which is one-half the total cost of the contract. The City's portion of
funds are being requested in the City's proposed FY 2019-20 Budget.
Recommendation: That the City Council, contingent upon the execution of the
School Districts Board's formal approval of the cost sharing agreements, authorize
the City Manager to:
1. Execute the agreement with All City Management Services, Inc., for crossing
guard services for FY 2019-20; and
2. Execute the cost sharing agreements with Rosemead and Garvey School
Districts for funding the crossing guard services for the FY 2019-20.
7. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER& STAFF
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A. Garvey Park Restroom Renovation—Authorization to Advertise or Redesign
Recommendation: That the City Council consider two options:
Option 1:
1. Approve the revised layout for the Garvey Park Restroom Renovation
Project;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-22, authorizing staff to advertise the Garvey
Park Restroom Renovation Project for bids;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Professional
Services Agreement with CEJ Engineers, Inc., increasing the contract
amount by $7,780, from $28,500 to $36,280, to compensate CEJ for the
additional design services already rendered; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Option 2:
1. Reject the previous design layout;
2. Authorize staff to pursue the design of a brand-new restroom building;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Professional
Services Agreement with CEJ Engineers, Inc., increasing the contract
amount by $20,220, from $28,500 to $48,720, to design a new restroom
building;
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Professional
Service Agreement with CEJ Engineers, Inc., increasing the contract
amount by an additional $7,780, from $48,720 to $56,500, to compensate
CEJ for design services already rendered; and
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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Director of Public Works Alfonso stated following a number of revisions to the
layout of the Garvey Park Restroom Renovation Project, staff is finalizing the
design drawings, bid specifications, and construction cost estimate, and is
requesting the City Council's authorization to advertise the project for construction
bids or consider a redesign;indicated the existing restroom building at Garvey Park
is outdated, deteriorated, and in need of renovation as the men's and women's
restrooms lack the capacity to host the many community events and activities that
are held at Garvey Park.
On February 27, 2018, the City Manager approved a Professional Services
Agreement with CEJ Engineers,Inc.,in the amount of$28,500 to design the Garvey
Park Restroom Renovation Project. Upon reviewing the initial design, various
safety concerns, particularly for women and children were raised; therefore, CEJ
considered a side by side "square" configuration, however, staff determined that
such a design would negatively impact the structural integrity of the existing
building. At staff's request, CEJ provided a separate proposal in the amount of
$20,220 to demolish the old restroom and design an all new restroom building.
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Mayor Pro Tem Armenta expressed frustration that the City has continued paying
the contractor for redesigns when it could have been avoided if Council's previous
comments had been researched properly by prior staff.
Council Member Low suggested focusing on staff's recommended Option-1 as it
addresses Council's previously expressed concerns.
Council Member Ly concurred with Council Member Low to proceed with
Option 1.
Council Member Dang expressed concern for the condition of Garvey Park
Restrooms; inquired why an additional exit door was built for the women's
restroom and not for the men's restroom as well.
Mayor Clark echoed Council Member Dang's thought to include an additional exit
door to the men's restroom.
Council Member Ly opined there is not a need for an additional door to the men's
restroom; emphasized any changes to the design will further delay the project at
least another two weeks.
Mayor Clark opined there should be an additional exit door for safety purposes;
inquired if the mechanical room could be switched around so that an emergency
door can be included on that side.
Mayor Pro Tern Armenta affirmed a revised blueprint would be required if any
changes are made to existing structural, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing detail.
Council Member Low opined it is more urgent to complete the restrooms for the
sake of the community rather than delaying it to include an additional door.
Mayor Clark inquired if we are going to approve staff's recommendation tonight,
could we simply ask the contractor if it is feasible to include an additional exit door
to the men's restroom.
Council Member Ly moved to end further discussion and call a vote; seconded by
Council Member Low.
Mayor Clark opined it takes a majority vote to occur to end the discussion and
proceed to vote on the item.
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ACTION: Moved by Council Member Ly and seconded by Council Member Low
to end further discussion and proceed to call a vote on this item. Motion was carried
out by the following vote AYES: Armenta, Low, Ly NOES: Clark, Dang
ABSENT: None
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ACTION: Moved by Council Member Ly and seconded by Council Member
Low to authorize staff to proceed with Option 1:
1. Approve the revised layout for the Garvey Park Restroom Renovation
Project;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-22, authorizing staff to advertise the Garvey
Park Restroom Renovation Project for bids;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Professional
Services Agreement with CEJ Engineers, Inc., increasing the contract
amount by $7,780, from $28,500 to $36,280, to compensate CEJ for the
additional design services already rendered; and
4. Take such additional,related action that may be desirable.
Motion was carried out by the following vote AYES: Armenta, Low, Ly
NOES: Clark, Dang ABSENT: None
8. MATTERS FROM MAYOR& CITY COUNCIL
A. Discussion on Forming a Joint Powers of Authority
Council Member Ly requested this item be tabled for the May 28, 2019 Council
meeting due to discussion needed for changes made in the City of South El Monte's
governance structure.
B. Council Comments
Council Member Low noted May is Asian Pacific Islander (API) Heritage month,
reminded the community to support the various groups that belong to API.
Council Member Ly reiterated his request to add discussion for the proposed Parks
and Recreation Manager position to the next Council meeting agenda;
congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Armenta on her achievement as incoming President
to the California Contract Cities Association.
Council Member Dang extended congratulations to Mayor Pro Tern Armenta;
stated he enjoyed participating with Council Member Low and the community in
Civic Pride Day, in effort to help beautify Garvey Park; requested an update from
the City Manager on Rosemead Boulevard.
Director of Public Works Alfonso affirmed he spoke with a representative from the
Los Angeles Public Works Department and is still working on fixing the timing of
signal lights on Rosemead Boulevard.
Mayor Pro Tern Armenta requested an update as to how staff will inform residents
of their responsibility to maintain parkways as the City does not maintain
landscaping easements over residential parkways.
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Director of Community Development Kim confirmed that as part of the new.
Community Outreach Program, staff will canvass areas to ensure residents are
aware that general maintenance of their property and residential parkways are their
responsibility.
Council Member Ly requested staff to research if the City could offer a grant to
residents that do not have the funding to maintain their property.
Mr. Kim noted that information for the Handyman Grant Program will be included
in the informational brochures and eligible residents may apply.
Mayor Pro Tem Armenta stated that there are weeds growing out of the crack on
the southwest corner of Marshall Street and Temple City Boulevard; emphasized it
is important that the City does their due diligence in upkeeping City property so
that we can expect the same from the residents;thanked City Manager Molleda and
Director of Parks and Recreation Boecking for their efforts in preparing for the
California Contract Cities Association Conference.
City Manager Molleda asserted that staff will take care of the weeds tomorrow
morning.
Mayor Clark thanked staff for their effort on the budget and commended Rosemead
on never having a budget deficit.
Mayor Clark recessed the regular meeting into Closed Session.
2. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Designated Representative: City Manager
Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Case Name: City of Rosemead and City of Temple City v. City of El Monte
LASC Case No. 19STCP00254
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Case Name: City of Gardena v. Regional Water Quality Control Board, City of
Rosemead et al
LASC Case No. BS156342
City Attorney Richman stated there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.
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9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the regular meeting at 8:24 p.m. The next regular City Council
meeting is scheduled to be held on May 28, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., in the Rosemead City Hall
Council Chamber.
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Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk
APPROVED:
Margaret/Clark, Mayor
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