CC - Minutes - 10-22-19 MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
SPECIAL AND REGULAR JOINT MEETING
OCTOBER 22,2019
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Clark at
6:01 p.m., in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Mayor Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Armenta, Council Members Dang, Low and Ly
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Pro Tem Armenta
INVOCATION was led by Council Member Dang
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Kim, City Attorney Richman, Chief of Police
Kusayanagi, Director of Finance Lieu, Director of Public Works Daste, Director of Parks and
Recreation Boecking, and City Clerk Hernandez
1. PRESENTATIONS
A. Introduction of Newly Hired Finance Manager Maria Teresita Anson
Director of Finance Lieu introduced Finance Manager Maria Teresita"Tess"Anson.
The City Council welcomed Ms. Anson to the Rosemead family.
B. Proclamation Declaring October 23-31, 2019 as "Red Ribbon Week" in the City
of Rosemead
The City Council presented a-Proclamation to Chief of Police Kusayanagi and
Public Safety Supervisor Mandy Wong declaring October 23-31, 2019 as
"Red Ribbon Week" in the City of Rosemead.
C. Presentation by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation -
Most Business-Friendly City Finalist Award
Bob Machuca, Business Assistant Director, Los Angeles Economic Development
Corporation, presented an award for the City of Rosemead being named as a
"2019 Most Business-Friendly City" finalist for the 5th year in a row; stated
Rosemead is committed to its economic development, fiscal stability and
maintaining its business-friendly atmosphere by engaging the business community.
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E. Presentation Updates on Rosemead Chamber of Commerce by Executive Director
Ray Jan and Chamber Board Members
Ray Jan, CEO, Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, provided the City Council with
the ,Chamber's annual update, which included the activities and events from
2018-2019, hospitality initiatives and community involvement through their new
programs and partnerships.
Paul Chen, Board Member, Chamber of Commerce, stated they have actively been
recruiting for a Manager of Memberships, whose goal will be to increase
membership by securing more accounts.
Council Member Low pointed out that Rosemead's official Chinese name is not
being used,referring to the pictures displayed tonight and the newspapers; asked if
the Chamber was aware that the City of Rosemead adopted"Honey"as its Chinese
name; expressed it would be great if the Chamber of Commerce helped the City
promote it as the City went through the process of formally adopting it as the City's
official name in Chinese.
Ms. Jan said she will contact City Clerk Hernandez to get a PDF file to start
promoting the City's Chinese name properly in the Rosemead Report.
Council Member Low stated about two years ago, the Council allocated $200,000
to the Chamber of Commerce in effort to help them attain financial stability,noting
a plan was presented showing how the money would be spent; asked if they can
provide Council with a financial status to show the community how those funds
were spent, actual expenditures to compare to what the goals were and understand
the path Chamber is going in.
Mr. Chen affirmed that they will provide Council with a more detailed report.
Ms. Jan responded she will coordinate with the City Clerk when their report can be
added to a future agenda.
Mayor Pro Tem Armenta commended Ray Jan for working hard in the Chamber's
efforts to promote Rosemead and its businesses; expressed she is looking forward
to conducting a "Taste of Rosemead" or a "Rosemead Week" to give exposure to
the City's restaurants; mentioned the City of Diamond Bar had a restaurant week,
in which their Council Member Andrew Chow was sharing pictures on social media
of him visiting and supporting the 28 restaurants that participated; suggested her
colleagues challenge each other to do the same in our Taste of Rosemead.
Council Member Dang echoed appreciation to Ray Jan and Paul Chen for all their
great ideas and organizing the events.
Ray Jan thanked the City and Council for their continuous support in working
together to make the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce better.
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Council Member Low asked staff to reach out to MV Transportation to address
Ms. Williams' concerns.
Mayor Pro Tern Armenta apologized to Ms. Williams on behalf of the City as none of
our residents should be receiving such treatment, especially from a paid contractor;
indicated she believes there are cameras on the buses for safety and security purposes,
suggested staff reviews those videos.
There being no other comments, Mayor Clark closed the Public Comment period.
4. PUBLIC HEARING -None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Ly and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Armenta to
approve Consent Calendar Items A through G. Motion was carried out by the following
vote AYES: Armenta, Clark,Dang,Low, Ly ABSENT: None
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2019-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$481,833.21 NUMBERED 104616 THROUGH
NUMBER 104749 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-57.
B. Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the special and regular meeting
minutes of May 28, 2019.
C. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 989, Adding Chapter 2.38 to Title
2 of the Rosemead Municipal Code Relating to the Use of the City's Seal and Logos
On October 8, 2019, the City Council introduced for first reading, by title only,
Ordinance No. 989, adding Chapter 2.38 to the Rosemead Municipal Code relating
to the use of the City's Seal and City Logos. The City desires to establish an
ordinance to protect and govern the use of the City Seal and Logos to ensure City-
wide uniformity.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption
of Ordinance No. 989 by title only, entitled:
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The City of Rosemead and the Successor Agency for the Rosemead Community
Development Commission require several different bank accounts to efficiently
operate financial matters. Authorized signers on both the City's and the Successor
Agency's accounts include all City Council Members, the Mayor, the Mayor Pro ,
Tem, the City Manager, and the Assistant City Manager. When new individuals
replace incumbents, bank signature cards must be completed.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
• Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2019-60, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR, MAYOR PRO TEM, CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS, THE CITY MANAGER AND ASSISTANT
CITY MANAGER AS SIGNERS ON THE CITY'S BANK
ACCOUNTS AT BANK OF THE WEST; and
• Adopt Successor Agency Resolution No. 2019-10, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION,
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR,
MAYOR PRO TEM, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, THE CITY
MANAGER AND ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AS SIGNERS
ON THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY'S BANK ACCOUNTS AT
BANK OF THE WEST
G. - Authorized Signers on Bank Account for The Rosemead Housing Development
Corporation
The Rosemead Housing Development Corporation (RHDC) requires a checking
account to efficiently operate its financial matters. Authorized signers on the
RHDC's account include all RHDC Directors, the President, the Vice President,
the Executive Director and the Assistant City Manager. When new individuals
replace incumbents,bank signature cards must be completed.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Rosemead Housing Development
Corporation Resolution No. 2019-10, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
CORPORATION DIRECTORS, THE PRESIDENT, THE VICE
PRESIDENT, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AS SIGNERS ON THE
111 CORPORATION'S BANK ACCOUNT NO. 111032421 AT
PACIFIC WESTERN BANK
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B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2)
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Mayor Clark reconvened the meeting to open session.
City Attorney Richman stated the following reportable action was taken for Item A.1 —
Moved by Council Member Ly and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Armenta to reject the
claim by Zhou. Motion was carried out by the following vote AYES: Armenta, Clark,
Dang,Low,Ly ABSENT: None; noted there was no reportable action for Item B.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. The next City Council meeting is
scheduled to take place on November 12, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall
Council Chamber.
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Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk
APPROVED:
Sandra Armenta, May or
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