CC - Item 5A - Minutes 02-26-13Minutes of the
City Council
Meeting
February 26, 2013
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Armenta at 7:00 p.m. in the
Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Armenta
INVOCATION: Mayor Pro Tern Low
PRESENT: Mayor Armenta, Mayor Pro Tern Low, Council Me `- larcon, Clark and Ly
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Ri Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth,
Community Development Director Ramirez, Director ofd _® d RecrE t On Montgomery- Scott, Public
Works Director Marcarello, and City Clerk Molleda. 91-_
City Attorney Rachel Richman requested that an item be added to thsent calendar agenda as item no.
3D.
Mayor Pro Tern Polly Low made a motion, seconded by Council Member Margaret Clark to add to the
Consent Calendar as the submittal of an application for funding under the CalHome Program
Application as item 30. Vo o in:
Yes: _Alft
No: None4
Abstain: N(
Absent: Ly
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM
Ron Esquivel - thanked the City Council
Clark, Low
staff for the new trees on his street.
MayorArmenta thanked Public Works Director Marcarello and staff for accommodating residents request,
who had changed their mind and are now requesting a city tree in front of their home, after seeing their
neighbors new trees.
2. PRESENTATION
• Safe Communities Month Proclamation
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Public Safety Coordinator Mandy Wong spoke about Safe Communities Month and reported on low crime
rates. She added that staff has committed itself to promoting and maintaining the highest quality of life for the
city and developing partnerships and programs for Rosemead residents and businesses. Mrs. Wong thanked
the City Council for their continued support.
MayorArmenta thanked Mrs. Wong for her work on the emergency prepares program.
City Council presented a proclamation to Chief of Police Lieutenant Tim Muraka Public Safety
Coordinator Mandy Wong. _
Council Member Ly arrived to the City Council meeting at 7:11 p.m.
• Rosemead High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team =dive time cutive Mission
Valley League Champions —
MayorArmenta read the proclamation and introduced Principal Larry Cecil and Coach Gotfr were
present to accept the certificate of recognition on behalf of the entire Rosemead High SchoofGirls Varsity
Basketball Team.
Coach Gothier - introduced the Rosemead
City Council presented a certificate of recognition
Team for their five consecutive wins.
Girls Varsity Basketball Team.
Council Member Clark commended the team for
MayorArmenta commended Parks & Recreation
in the basket team.
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B. Claims artd Demands
ResolutionNo.2013 -07
School Girls Varsity Basket Ball
Regan and her daughter Sarah, who is
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2013 — 07 entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $1,540,199.91 NUMBERED 80099 THROUGH
80265 INCLUSIVELY
C.
Review of Traffic Conditions on Loftus Drive East of Temple City Boulevard
The Traffic Commission received a request to review traffic conditions at Loftus Drive,
between Temple City Boulevard and the east City limit. Residents in this area expressed
concerns that turn access onto Loftus Drive from Brookline Avenue and Strang Avenue is
often delayed, especially during peak travel hours. Further, there are concerns that on- street
parking at the southern intersections of Loftus Drive /Brookline Avenue and Loftus
Drive /Strang Avenue limits line -of -sight visibif the east and west. After studying the
location, it was determined that the instals of some traffic safety enhancements would
improve safety in this area. The Commis�concurregwith the recommendation.
Recommendation: That the City Council
street striping plan and improvements, incl
Commission's recommended
1. The installation of approximately 10 feet of red cu '% .at t southwest and southwest
corners of the intersections of Loftus Drive /BrooklirQ ue and Loftus Drive /Strang
Avenue; and
2. The ins f "Keep Clear" pavement markings at the intersection of Loftus
Drivi ookline __ ue and Loftus Drive /Strang Avenue.
To enable the __ apply`°f6r= filling from the California Department of Housing and
Community Develo under the CalHome Program, the City Council needs to adopt a
resolution authorizing tf _ jbmfttal of an application.
Recommendation: to aobrove Resolution No. 2013 — 08 entitled:
A RESOLUTION FO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE CALHOME PROGRAM; THE
EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT IF SELECTED
FOR SUCH FUNDING AND ANYAMENDMENTS THERETO;
AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENT NECESSARY TO
PARTICIAPTE IN THE CALHOME PROGRAM
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Council Member Clark submitted corrections to the minutes of September 11th and 25th.
Mayor Pro Tem Low asked to deferred the minutes of September 25th.
Council Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Polly Low to approve the
Consent Calendar items with corrections to the minutes of September 11, 2013 and the exception of
the minutes of September 25, 2013. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
4. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF - None
5. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Clark stated resident had expressed concern a rash cans being set out in the street
for pickup days in advance. She asked what could be done to prevent
Elizabeth Martinez - representative of Consolidated Disposal Services staffhat they will place an article in
their newsletter to inform residents on the proper time trash should be placn their curbs.
Council Member Clark co _ "' �dfl�ff for the new installed street signs. However, she expressed concern
on the misspelling of a few_ Veet sited asked staff to look into the matter.
Public Works Director Marcai
with the contractor to resolve
accuracy.
Council Member Ly commended
on March 5th
staff was aware of the misspelled street signs and were working
'q @dAWstaff will canvass the new street signs to assure
for her services as mayor and reminded residents to vote
MayorArmenta reiterated to residents to go out and vote on March 5th and that voters can contact
candidates with any questions or concerns by phone. Mayor Armenta state that she attended the opening of
the El Monte Military Recruit Center for Marines, Army and Navy. She added that she represented the City of
Rosemead and met with recruit personnel and that they appreciated the City's support.
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6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on
March 26, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Sandra Armenta
Mayor
ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda, City Clerk
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