CC - Item 5B - Minutes of August 28, 2018 SpecialMINUTES OFTHE
ROSEMEAD CITX'COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Atf('-V'IJST 21, 2018
'he p.m., regular meeting of Rosemead (.1tV("OUncil was called to order b Mayor Ly at 7:03)
e y
in the Rosemead City Council Chatnber located at 8838 [.`.ast Valley 1.13oulevard, Rosemead,
California,
PRESENT: Mayor 1,y, Mayor Pro 'fens Clark, Council Members Armenta and Low
ABSENT:NONE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Ly
INVOCATION was led by Mayor I roTern Clark
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Molleda, City Attorney Richman, Assistant City
Manager/Interlin Public Works Director'I'sqjiuchi, Chief ofl?olice I lahnicin, Director off'inance
Lieu, Director ofCornmunity Developinent Kim, Interim Director of larks and Recreation Yugar,
and City Clerk Hernandez
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
Wilson 1'rpong, representative of Energy Upgrade California, a Statewide sponsor
initiative'aitned at Calilbrnians to save'and meet energy goals. Mr. 'Fruong invited
the City Council and the public to an event on August 29, 2018, at tile Rosemead
Community Recreation Center to help residents and businesses, learn how to reduce
their energy bills.
2. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation by Rio Hondo College President Dreyfuss -- State of the College
President Teresa Dreyf"LLs. presented the Rio I londo State of the College and
highlio-ited the college as the top college oftransfers to Universities ofCalifor-nia;
awarded the Awards in 2018;sand elected as one of seven community
colleges to participate in the Los Angeles C I ounty Promises, an initiative offering
free tuition and priority, registration to recent high school graduates. In addition,
Ms. Dreyfuss spoke about Rio Rondo College's ollege's highly regarded Public Safety
Division which includes, the Police Academy and l'ire Academies.
Rio Flondo Community College District Board ot'Trustees Clerk, Mary Ann
Pacheco spoke about building stronger relationships ensuring Rosernead students
have success in Rio I londo College programs.
13, 2018 Beautification Committee Awards
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Senior Management Analyst Piatt announced the Nvinners of the 2018
Beautification Awards for their efTorts in beautiFying their properties in three
categories. Ms. Andrea Lagdamen wvas awarded the Xcriscape Award; Christel
l"airbanks was awarded the Grarden Award, and Jim and Rose-Lcc Harmon were
awarded the Beautifying Rosemead Award.
C. Recognition of'Outgoing Beautification Connnittee Members
Scnior Managernent Analyst Piatt introduced OLItgOing Beautification Committee
Members James Berry and Katrina Padilla-Sornoso and presented a certificate
recognizing their volunteer eflorts.
Mrs. Padilla-Sornoso was not in attendance to receive her certificate of
recognition.
'Che City, Council congratulated the Beautification Award recipients and
commended Mr. Berry and Mrs, Radilla-Sornoso for their contribution to the
Beautification Cointnittee.
D, Recognition of L,os Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Jeffrey Johnson
Chief of Police Lieutenant Halinlein Intr()dUccd 1.1
ffir�q....Jqlinson, who
responded to a call of as drowning child and conducted cardiopulmonary
I-CSLISCitation (CPR) that saved leer life.
Mayor Ly thanked Deputy Jeffrey Johnson for his heroic actio 11 in saving the child
f'rorn drowning and for his commitment to public safety.
The City Council Presented Deputy Jeffi-ey Johnson with a certificate of
TeCOgultiOn,
Mayor Pro Tern Clark statcd Deputy'Jeff'rey Johnson's actions were very moving
and thanked him for saving the child's lite.
Council Member Low thanked Deputy Jeftrey Johnson for his heroic actions.
Council Member Armenta thanked Deputy Jeffi-ey, Johnson and stated he was put
in the right place at the right time,
E. Los Angeles County Temple Sheriffs Station Quarterly Report
Sergeant Stevin Fiedler presented the update of the Teniple SheritI's Station
Quarterly Report. I le updated the City Councl I on the current crinis trends, arrest
statistics, probation and parole, and talked about the community oriented police
plan.
C(:)Ljncil Member Low requested that the Temple Sheriff' Station provide updates
on stings after the -fact, so the residents know what is happening in the con-imunity.
In addition, requested the Ternple Sheriff Station to share new ideas from other
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agencies with the City, Lastly, stated that residents are being enCOUraged to install
carneras in theirtion-jes and asked for data reSL1 I IS ofcrinies being caught on camera.
City Manager Molleda replied that staff` spoke to the Chief` of" Police Lieutenant
Ilalinfein to find ways to provide that type of'crinie data to the City Council in the
future.
F Recognition ofRosernead Ltriployee Gerardo -.lerry" Mota for 25 Years ofService
Interim Parks and Recreation Director Yugar stated that after 25 years of public
service, longtime employee Jerry Mata has decided to retire froni the City of
Rosemead, Mrs. Yugar shared comments of appreciation by the Parks and
Recreation Tearn and presented a comillemorative City street sign to Mr, Mora.
Mw-tha = ,,uilar, representative of Angel Softball Tearn prescrited a Certificate of'
Appreciation to Jerry Pelota for alNvays S Lipp() rti rig their prograrris and service to the
Coin I'll Lin i ty.
Mayor Ly on behall, of the City Coutricil thanked Jerry MOW fOr his service to the
City and the coninn.inity through the Parks and Recreation Department. City
Council presented Mr. Motawith a plaque of appreciation fear his 25 years of public
service.
lGerardo "Jerry" Mof thanked the City Council and staff for their support and
expressed appreciation for tile recognition. Ile thanked his t'arnily fbr being
involved in the Parks and Recrotion during his career in the City.
Mayor, Pro Tem Clark, thanked Mr. Mota for his service to tile City, and wished hien.
well.
Council Member Low thanked Mr. Mora Im his years of` service and Commended
him for his work in Che larks and Recreation Department,
Council Member Annerita talked about the early years in the Parks and Recreation
Department when she worked with Mr. Mota and commended mini for his 25 years
ot'service and the: inipact he has with the kids.
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3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There are no public hearings at this tune.
4. CONSENTCALENDAR
Mayor Pro "fens Clark requested to Pull Item 4.F. titled, "Request to Install Sign
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"Catition Cars Backing Out No Passing"` at 4516 Muscatel Avenue- for separate
discussion.
A. Claims and Demands
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0 Resolution No. 2018-50
A RESOLUTION 01" THE CITY COUNCIL, CIT" THL'
CITY OF R.OSF.MEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DFI'MANDS IN "I SL)M OF
$62,176.12 NUMBERED 100838 THROUGH NUMBU'R,
100839. AND, NUMBERED 1000 857 'I-l-IR,01JGlI
NUMBER 100858, AND NlJMBI`.RED 100959
TIIROLJG1J NUMBER 100905 INCLUSIVELY
Reconimendation: Adopt lZesolution No. 2018-50.
0, Resolution No. 2018-51
A RESOLLJ"HON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSFMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOIXING
CERTAIN (. LAIMS AND DEMANDS IN'T"HE SUM OF
$693,364.88 NUMBFRED 100840THROUGH NUMBER
100856, AND N'L,.JMBERl-,.'I) 100906 rlIROLJGlI
NUMBER 101000 INCLLISIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-51
13. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the minutes from the regular
meeting of June 12.E 20118.
C. Ordinance NO. 981 — Second Reading and Adoption: F'stablishnient of a
Beautification Commission
Recommendation: That the City Council take the l'ollowing actions:
I Approved the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 981 by title
only, entitle&
AN ORDINANCf," OF rHE CITY UNCIL Q. 'rin,',
CI`I'Y OF ROSIHMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
CHAPJT'R 2.34 TO TITI.A., 2 OF ROSEMFIAD
MUNICIPAL, COIX'1,' AND PROVIDING FOR.
F'STABL,ISIJML,NT OF A 131.11ALFFIFICATION
COMMISSION FOR °I CITY OF R" OS EMEAD
2, Approve the diSS0JUti011 of the Beautification Connnittee by voiding City
Council policy No. 50-08.
D. Appointment to Parks ( ,I
ommission Vacant Seat
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Recommendation: That the City Council appoint Beverly Mabb-Morten to a two-
year term to the Parks Commission vacant seat ending June 30, 2020.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Armenta and seconded by Council Member
Low to approve Consent Calendar Items A, B, ( I , and D. Motion was carried Out
by the following vote AYES: Artnenta, Clark, Low, and Ly
Agenda Item, 41 was removed frorn the Consent Calendar tbr separate discussion
E. Request to Install Sign "Caution Cars Backing Out No Passing" at 4516 Muscatel
Avenue
Recornmendation: That the City Council accept the Traffic Commission's
reconiniendation to deny the installation ofa CaUtion Cars Backing Out No
Passing" sign to the south ofthe property located at 451t' Muscatel Avenue and
approve the "I"raffic Commission's request to have staff re -paint the edge line
striping north ot'the subject site,
In response to Mayor Pro Tena Clarks question, (lid staff speak to the resident about
other mitigation, Senior Managernent.Analyst Pialt, replied, lie spoke to the resident
about the option to apply for a blue Curb.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark announced she would abstain From voting on the item.
Council Member Armenta stated the public should'be aware that a blue curb painted
in front of a residence does not preclude others tiorn parking on the blue curb, which
is public parking; explained anyone with a handicap plaque can park at the blue
curb.
ACTION: Moved by Counefl, Member LoNN, and seconded by Council Member
Annenta to accept the Trafflic Commission's recommendation to deny the
installation of "Caution Cars Backirig Out No Passing" sign to the south of the
property located at 4516 Muscatel Avenue and approve the Traffic Commission's
request to have staffre -paint the edge line striping north ofthe subject site. Motion
was carried out by the following vote AYES: Armenta, Low, Ly ABSTAIN:
Clark
5. MATTERS FROMWCITYMAr' AGER & STAFF
A. Electrical Vehicle (2harging Station I,ocations and Restrictions at City Owned
Parking facilities
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt and approve Resolution No. 2018-
49 entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF, .rl-IE (.1TY COtJNClL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMI"AD, CALIFORNIA, F'STABLISHING
PARKING SPACF1 1,0CATIONS AND IZF'STRICTIONS
TATIONS AT
FOR t"LECTRIIC V11111CLIC
" HARGING S
"HIE C'T1-V0\VNtJ) PARKING FACILITIFS I.-OCATED
AT8838 F.ASTVALLF'Y BOU11"VARD, 3936 NORTH
MUSCA'"IT'll., AVFNUI1,'1 AND 9,108 GARVL'Y AVI"INUL'
INTLIF'CITY 0FROSI"IMIAl.)
Assistant City Manager/Interim Public Works Director Tsujiuclii reported
Resolution No, 2018-49 was bef'ore the City Council to allow for proper signage
installation at two City Owned charging stations at the parking lots at Rosemead
Community Recreation Center and Garvey Community Center. The signage will
allow local authority to cite and remove a ve�hiele from all electric charging station,
if the local authority has posted signage stating that certain spaces are designated
for electric vehicles charging,, P1.11-POSe.5 only,
Council Member Armenta indicated support and stated she receives complaints
about note -electric vehicles parked at City, owned chargingstations.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Amenta and seconded byMayor Pro Tern
(,',lark to adopt and approve Resolution No. 2018-49. Motion was carried out by the
following vote AYES: Sane btu Clark, Low, and Ly
B. Los Angeles, County Slier] ff s Department "STAR" Program
Recornmendatimy: That the City Council take the following actions�
I . Approve the Agreement that falls under the Urnbrella Of tile municipal
Lawf,',nforcernent Services Agreement with Los Angeles County; and
Authori7e the City Manager to execute tile Agreement.
At the request of Mayor Ly, this itern was tabled to the next City Council meeting.
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. City Council Comments
Mayor Ly requested to adjourn the mecting in memory of' Senator John McCain
and resident Tek Nag, who migrated from Vietnam to the United States, Mrs, Nag
lived in Rosemead for many years, survived by eight children and was 100 years
old.
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7. AMOURNMENT
Mayor Ly adjourned the meeting in memory of Senator John McCain and
Rosemead resident Tek Nag at 8,:26 p.rn. The next regular meeting of the City
Council is scheduled to, take place on September 11, 2018, at 7:00 pmi. it) the
Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
Ericka I-lernandez, City Clerk
Approved:
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Steven Ly, Mayor
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