CC - Item 6A - Minutes 10-20-09Minutes of the
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 20, 2009
The special meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Clark at 5:05 p.m. in the
Garvey Community Center located at 9108 Garvey. Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS PRESENT: Mayor Clark, Mayor Pro Tem
Low, and Ly
OFFICERS ABSENT: None
OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Manager Allred, Assistant City Manager,,Hawkes~
Development Director Saeki, Director of Finance Brisco, Director of Parks and
Scott, Public Affairs Manager Flores, Deputy Public Wort s,'Director Marcarellc 1 11
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
2. STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP
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Building on the;analysisdf,Rosemead's stfengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
(SWOT) identified at the September 29th Strategic Planning Workshop, the City Council will
discuss its`-vision for 2020as well as key organizational goals, strategies, and action plans for
2010 and 2011\ \ V
City Manager;Allied armouhced that'Jtiis,was the third and final strategic workshop and introduced Christine
Harper president of Brand,Endeavof He-reiterated that they will be working on build the analysis of
Rosemead's,strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats which were identified at the last meeting on
Septemberv29~2009. Mr. Allred,Stated that'Council and staff will discuss the vision for 2020, as well as, key
organizational'goaIs and action plans for 2010 and 2011 towards making this vision a reality.
Christine Harper-explained.that the goal for the final workshop was to converse about the draft
document that was created°dOrin g the previous meeting. Along with staff, Ms. Harper explained that they
were going to revises theldraft SWOT analysis and make changes as needed.
First she started with the statement that would describe Rosemead in the year 2020, "Rosemead will be
recognized as a welcoming and thriving small town community. Rosemead residents from different cultural
backgrounds will unite in diversity and will get to kngw their neighbors through family oriented amenities
and programs. The community will have an attractive appearance and attain its sustainability that will set
the city apart from surrounding communities".
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City Manager Allred stated that the statement is consistent with what was heard from the survey conducted.
Ms. Harper added that the amenities will include the following:
• Attractive landscape and hardscape public areas;
• Update and maintain public facilities;
• Comprehensive recreational, community, and cultural arts programs;
• A well balance mix of local and regional and national businesses, restaurants, and hotels;
• And array of housing options;
• Convenient modes of transportation;
• A low crime rate and a general feeling of safety;,
• Partnership with local schools to support high quality education
• An attractive downtown area;
• Well maintained residential properties with dwellings that are consistent with-,the
community/neighborhood
Mayor Pro Tern Taylor expressed a concern with point number` two, 'u" date,and maintain p'dblic facilities'
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stating he noticed a few things that needed to be cleaned up at Garvey Park. Mr. Taylor asked about
getting all the gum cleaned up off the floor in~front of the. Gym; howeverjhe graffiti was taken off the wall.
Deputy Public Works Director Marcarello
Ms. Harper also stated three
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• Ensure the c
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and envision the City of Rosemead for 2020.
Ms. Haip6r with Council andistaff discuss tliestrategies that would be pursued for the next two years.
Strategic Aentioned include enhance publi6 right-of-way with attractive and environmental landscape;
encourage and promote private investment to improve property aesthetics; reinstate the power of eminent
domain for commercial propertiel~.in the redevelopment project area No. 1; develop additional
neighborhood parks; implement of parks, recreation.and general facilities master plan; preserve historical,
cultural, and natural esources; develop a downtown for. Rosemead; improve public perception of
Rosemead; increase community involvement in public safety programs; increase city's level of emergency
preparedness; support and advocate state legislation to'prevent state take a ways; monitor revenues and
expenditures; review and evaluate potential new revenue sources; and increase revenues to the general
fund from sales tax and transient occupancy tax.
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Ms. Harper stated that as the plan gets finalized, everyone will be in the same page as to what the goals
are for the next two years and for everyone to commit to. The next step would include presenting the plan
to the City of Rosemead commissions and committees and give them an opportunity to give feedback and
input on the plan. Ms. Harper stated that after presenting at the joint meeting, the plan may be ready to be
approved by the end of the year.
3. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting,issscheduled to take place on
October 27, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda, City Clerk
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