CC - Item 5B - Minutes of July 12, 2022MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 12, 2022
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Dang at
7:02 p.m., in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Mayor Low, Mayor Pro Tem Dang, Council Members Armenta and Clark
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Membti{'lark
INVOCATION was led by Mayor Pro Tem Dang
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Kim, City
Director of Finance Chau, Director of Parks
Chung, and City Clerk Hernandez
1. GENERAL ELECTION MAE
A. Adoption of Solution Noi•
the Genal al Elect
The CifjCouncil _ conic
results of Ger"..Mun
Richman, AssisWity Manager Bruckner,
cation Boecking, D# for of Public Works
Declaring the Results of
olution No. 2022-44 certifying the
which was consolidated with the
i and held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
City "" cil adopt Resolution No. 2022-44, entitled:
A RE TIO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEM CAL ORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE
GENERA _ _ UNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON JUNE 7, 2022,
ICLA THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS
AIR ED BY LAW
City Clerk Hernandez reported the Los Angeles County Register -Recorder Clerk
conducted and certified the canvass of votes returned for each respective office.
Based upon the County certification election results, Margaret Clark, Sandra
Armenta and Steven Ly were elected as members of the Rosemead City Council for
another four year term.
Mayor Low congratulated Council Member -Elect Armenta, Council Member -Elect
Clark, and Council Member -Elect Ly on their re-election.
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Council Member -Elect Clark thanked her family and residents who went out and
voted. Appreciated the election process and the freedom we have in this country. She
stated she looks forward to working for the residents for another four years to address
many issues.
Council Member -Elect Armenta expressed appreciation of the City and vowed to be
the residents voice and hear all concerns. She reiterated she will continue to fight to
make Rosemead a better place to live and work in.
Mayor Pro Tem Dang congratulated Council Member -Elect Armenta, Council
Member -Elect Clark and Council Member-ElectI-&the re-election win. He noted
that their experience and history and civic dt!Js"commendable. Thanked all the
residents that went out to vote and exercise&— oice.
Mayor Pro Tem Dang opened for
comments from the public, Mayor,,
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Low
Resolution No. 2022-44 by title. The
AYES: Armenta, Clark, Da ,pnd Low;
B. Administration of Oath'
Member Elect Margaret
Member EllCa Stteven Ly
e Comm7 or this item. There being no
closed the p comment portion.
ided by Mayor P uTem Dang to adopt
as caqVAout by them wing roll call vote
Certificate of Election to Council
elect Sandra Armenta and Council
congr"ted Co
ue �xiiber-lArmenta on her re-election and
for beim a voice social media and advocating for people with
e . Cl cngratulatihis mother, Council Member -Elect Margaret
herr ' ,ark a' " 'n istered the Oath of Office to Margaret Clark
Council Meilftr ClarVbanked her family and her church and expressed appreciation
of the oneoine st'Dort Wident.
Khfi " administ*d the Oath of Office to Council Member -Elect Sandra Armenia
to asses the off sof Council Member.
Council MW Armenta thanked Mrs. Sandy (Kin) San for her support during her
campaign. Mrs. Armenia stated she had a lot of community support, and
encouragement from family and friends. She reiterated she was blessed to be elected
since 2009 and to continue to represent the City of Rosemead and residents.
The following Elected Officials, School Board Members and Business Members
congratulated and presented congratulatory certificates to Council Member Armenta,
Council Member Clark and Council Member Ly:
Councilmember Katherine Lee of City of Alhambra – District 1
Mayor Henry Low, Councilmember Yvonne Yin of City of Monterey Park
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• Councilmember Carina Rivera, Councilmember Denise Menchaca and
Councilmember John Wu
• Garvey School District Superintendent Anita Chu, President Ving Ngo, Vice
President Maureen Chin, Board Clerk Bobbie Bruesch and Board Member
John Nunez.
• Rosemead School District Superintendent Alex Ruvalcaba (via zoom), Board
President Nancy Armenta, Board Member Ron Esquivel, Board Member John
Quintanilla, and Board Member Veronica Pena (via zoom).
• Senator Susan Rubio's Office 22nd District, Representative Laura Brantley
• Assemblymember Mike Fong's Office 49d' District, Representative Rene
Romero
• Republic Services Municipal Repres e Danika Mendoza
• Rosemead Chamber of Commerc T' esident Paul Chen
• City of South El Monte sent con atoijl x ificates on behalf of their City
Council t
Council Member Armenta rec zed friends and past coworkers in attendance.
Recognized her dad Jesus Armen d sister Nancy Arme d her late mother.
She shared that her mother taught to beblic servants ;be the voice for
those who can't snealcthemselves.
Council Member Clark i eryone f re-election, thanked her family,
friends, and constituents f eir
back at � 1 p.m.
p.m. to a reception. Meeting
Member Ly's Seat While on Active
cil Member Steven Ly was ordered by the United States
active duty for 400 days. As of the certification of the
.
en Municipal Election of June 7, 2022, Mr. Ly was
e City Council for a new four-year term. While he continues
leave, the City Council is asked to discuss and/or provide
whether to make an appointment to fill Council Member Ly's
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Discuss and provide direction on whether to make an appointment to Council
Member Ly's seat, during his continued military leave.
2. If the Council determines to make an appointment, that the Council vote to
make an appointment
City Clerk Hernandez reported that while Council Member Steven Ly continues to
be in active duty; he was re-elected to serve another four-year term. The City Council
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2.
was asked to discuss and/or provide direction in considering whether to make an
appointment to fill Council Member Ly's seat.
Council Member Clark stated there was no reason why Mr. John Tang could not
continue to serve as an appointed City Council Member during Mr. Ly's ongoing
military leave.
Council Member Armenta asked how many days were left for Mr. Ly's leave.
City Clerk Hernandez stated there was no specific date of return, but that his leave
was tentative until mid-August or September.
Council Member Armenta agreed with
to continue serving during Mr. Ly's lea
Mayor Low stated that Mr. Ly's
leave.
Mayor Pro Tem Dang concurred
Member Ly's recommmdation to
ACTION: Moved by Mayor
John Tang to serve as Council
was carried out by_* followi
NOES: None _40 IN
Clark to appoint John Tang
that Mr'T� serve during his military
continue Council
Member Armenta to appoint
s military leave. The motion
ata, Clark, Dang and Low;
City Cf ' ernande,
%Wminist6kre Oath of Office to John Tang to assume the
office of dikincil Meager.
MAdkWmbe�-jang c6t_*-W-at6V Council Member Armenta and Council
Member to ` e -election" e City Council. Thanked the City Council for
their suppo ppoi "," him back to continue serving the residents.
Tem opened for Public Comments.
Bobbie Bru `1 arvey School District Board Clerk asked the City Council to look
intopartnerinwith the School District or the County to provide services to children
that are considered isolates. Isolated children are usually bullied or excluded in social
settings. Ms. Bruesch urged the City Council to assist in some type of service to help
isolate children not become violent against other people.
Council Member Clark asked if staff could look into the matter.
Council Member Armenta asked staff to about the Ad -Hoc Youth Committee, and if
it could be brought back.
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There being no further comments, Mayor Pro Tem Dang closed the Public Comment
period.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Recognition of Rosemead Resident, Maria Ponce's 1081h Birthday Celebration
City Council recognize resident Maria Ponce for her 1081h birthday celebration.
Joe Martinez thanked the City Council for recognizing his grandmother for her
longevity.
Council Member Armenta congratulated Inez grandmother and stated she is
an intricate part of Rosemead. v __
Mayor Low congratulated Mrs P " "d to contmue^_ith good health
Council Member Tang extend rs. Ponce birthday wishes on her milestone
birthday.
Mayor Pro Tem Danger __ ed congrat birthday wishes and invited the City
Council to present a coma' certifici Mrs. Ponce.
Mr. Martinez,accepted the °` ificaY ._ aehalf of iils:grandmother Maria Ponce.
B. Proclamafion De" _' g July Pains -Make Life Better Month" in the
City ofRmemead
N&
for of P _ n Bong thanked the City Council for proclaiming
ke L " " etter i i f Rosemead. The Parks and Recreation
Departmettf. sirives make R ad a great place to live, work and play by
providing q*` pro , services, special events, and parks and facility planning.
Membm,pIark that ed Director of Parks and Recreation Boecking and his
the 41h ofjy celebration. There were at least 10,000 people at the carnival
M
Council W Armenta stated she started as a Parks and Recreation kid and
worked up to'`Ia Recreation Supervisor. As a product of the Parks and Recreation
program. The Parks and Recreation Program continues to offer essential services to
children and families that use the programs. Thanked Parks and Recreation staff for
the 4' of July celebrating after a two-year break due to the pandemic.
Mayor Low commended the Parks and Recreation staff for their ongoing work to run
the program and events throughout the year.
Council Member Tang reiterated that Parks and Recreation play a vital role in the
community and a critical role in improving the quality of life for visitors and
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residents. Thanked Director of Parks and Recreation Boecking for his leadership and
his staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Dang congratulated Director of Parks and Recreation Boecking for
the 4`h of July celebrations. Parks and Recreation plays a vital role and thanked the
staff for their work in the department that provides a place and environment for kids
to enjoy.
The City Council proclaimed the month of July as "Parks Make Life Better Month"
in the City of Rosemead and presented a proclamation to Director of Parks and
Recreation Boecking.
4. PUBLIC HEARING - None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Armenta pull sent Calendar Item, and Mayor Low pulled
Consent Calendar Item E for se discussion.
It -M
Zm
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Clark rc� 4^d by Council ber Armenta to
approve the Consent Calend _ B, and the exception of D aril E. The motion
was carried out by the followi I vote AVWArmenta, Clark, Dang, Low and
Tang; NOES: None w
A. Claims
• Resolution No.
A THE`1TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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,ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
DE DS IN SUM OF $2,668,686.78 CHECKS
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m RED .L =1563 THROUGH NUMBER 111667, DRAFTS
NUMBED THROUGH NUMBER 5857 AND EFT
NUMBED 40 THROUGH NUMBER 51167
INCLUSIVELY
Resolution No. 2022-45.
B. Minutes
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the regular meeting minutes of
June 28, 2022.
C. Dog Park at Garvey Park - Project No. 41022 — Award of Construction Contract
As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2017-18 Capital Improvement Program, the
City Council approved the Dog Park at Garvey Park Project. The Project consists of
demolition and grading, construction of fencing, decomposed granite walking path,
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shade structures, landscaping, irrigation, an infiltration drainage swale, ADA parking
stalls, and installation of dog park amenities. On June 22, 2022, the City received
and publicly opened six (6) sealed bids. After staff conducted a comprehensive bid
analysis, the apparent lowest bid was submitted by R Dependable Construction, Inc.
in the amount of $640,008.01.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
construction contract with R Dependable Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$640,008.01. In addition, authorize an amount of $52,500 (8%) as a contingency to
cover the cost of unforeseen construction expenses, for a total construction budget of
$692,508.01.
AIPAC'S 2022 Outreach Summer
El Paso, Texas
The City Council will consider
who wishes to attend the AI;
August 26-28, 2022 in El Paso,
Recommendation:
of any Council Ma
Leadership Retreat,
Council
The cice
whichMr be
City Clerk
pay for a c
Abhouizh the
City
Lea " Retreat,
August 26-28, 2022 –
Wing the attendance of any Council Member
'2022 Outreach SQ—'
er Leadership Retreat,
a theattendant City expense,
in " me AIPA C 2022 Outreach Summer
City.
o. Texas.
be used to pay for the
sing the City up to $350.
and the flight cost $285,
on the agenda if no city funds were
ained that under the City's travel policy, any funds used
ce robe approved for conferences taking place out of state.
cost be reimbursed later, the City prepaid for Council
light and any expenses incurred during the conference.
ACTION: Mov- "cil Member Armenta and seconded by Council Member Clark to
approve the Cc Lse = ndar Item D. The motion was carried out by the following roll call
vote AYES: Armenia, Clark, Dang, Low and Tang; NOES: None
E. Annual Services Level Authorization with Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Rosemead contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department for law
enforcement services. The Annual Service Level Authorization (ASLA) is provided
annually and identifies the service levels and costs under the Municipal Law
Enforcement Services Agreement (MLESA). The current MLESA was approved in
2019 and will expire in June 2024.
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Recommendation: That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to
execute the Annual Service Level Authorization Forms and any additional necessary
documentation.
Mayor Low asked Chief of Police Lieutenant Shigo, if he could provide a log that
shows how many miles the Sheriff deputy's patrol.
Chief of Police Lieutenant Shigo stated he would find out if the Sheriffs could track
mileage. The current patrol tracking system is through minutes. He explained the total
minutes are tracked for each car that is assigned to a Deputy working per shift.
Mayor Pro Tem Dang inquired if there was
high crime areas and patrol activity. He
Garvey Avenue. He reiterated that havi
explain to residents when they ask abgAt'e6
Chief of Police Lieutenant
analyst at the station.
ACTION: Moved by CouncilM,ember Clark a
approve the Consent Calendar . The moti
vote AYES: Armenta, Clark, Calendar=.
and
6. MATTERS
A. Discus&
Wof the
a map
available to the City Council on
concerns about hot spots along
.ich a map will help civic leaders
ted by Council 1bl
carried out by the
NOES: None
by their crime
Armenta to
ine roll call
In Decem*;020, tt peconstru ' of the Rosemead Park Walking Trail (Trail)
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templet r 201VYa community petition was filed at City Hall
fety rns o ewfly reconstructed Trail. In response to the
commun -titio� January 21, the City Council directed staff to develop
options to ove Trail and address the community concerns. At the
Aril 27, 202 Co _ y meeting, staff presented options to improve the Trail.
ever, none cYtlte opti" s were approved by City Council. On September 29,
20�'�he City Cgcil directed staff to develop a Trail Subcommittee to assist in
idenri&aaddit**-- 1 potential options for improvements to the Trail. The Trail
rmed a thorough evaluation of potential options and has
nded option.
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss the options and provide direction to
staff to proceed with one of the following options:
• Option 1 - Acceptance of the existing Trail; or
• Option 4 — Grind existing concrete base and install a new synthetic layer.
Director of Public Works Chung presented the subcommittee's evaluation of options
and staff recommendations on the Rosemead Park Walking Trail (trail). He
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explained that in October of 2008, the original walking trail was completed, which
included a six-foot wide, half-inch thick pervious synthetic layer, supported by a four -
inch -thick concrete base and bordered by three-inch concrete headers. Although, the
Trail served the community for over ten years; due to signs of deterioration in the
summer of 2020, the trail was reconstructed. At that time, the design team expressed
concerns about drainage issues, and ponding water on the concrete base, and therefore
recommended installing an impervious layer. That resulted in a significantly stiffer
trail compared to the 2008 trail.
On January 12, 2021, a community petition was filed stating safety concerns due to
the stiffness of the trail. In response to the co . y petition, by July 26, 2021, the
City Council directed staff to develop options—14- rove the trail and present options
to the Parks Commission to select a re 'mnded option. In April 2021, staff
presented three options for City Coi
acceptance of the existing trail with
one layer to the existing layer a
complete removal and reconst
dollars. City Council expresses`
hazard, while option three was too
other options and de,
the trail. The subco
Member John Tang,
and outreach efforts.
approval. Option one included
st impa Mption two was to add a softer
dst of $165, and Option three, was the
of the new trail "at a cost of about a million
erns that option twomay create a tripping
wnsive,:C' -Coil direct '� "staff to re-evaluate
ecommend othe __ ions to improve
Member Sandra Armenta, Council
Luu, which held three meetings
The sub evaluati " 'ncl h of the trail, record drawings and
cons docutrts revie datrothe previously developed options;
outr -ac h former taff invo n the design and construction of the 2008 and
2020 trail, each to vendors NcTe
ntractors to determine best improvement
of S ctihe synthetic layer installed in 2008 is
d and Monger a current synthetic walking trail market. To
achieve - r tram ace, the i lation of a minimum one -and -a -half-inch depth
pervious s ' ' is lift recommended. During the evaluation there were
uestions of h e 20 it was pervious and how it drained. It was determined
he concrete ers th ere constructed, were constructed with approximately
a qr-inch wi enings called joints, located approximately every six feet along
each " f the ete row headers. They served as drainage eyelets.
The subcoiii' a evaluated several tasks and the design that challenged or the
constraint that was faced with if we wanted to achieve a softer layer; we needed an
inch and a half thick synthetic layer, but we only have a half inch depth of space to
accommodate that one and a half inch. One option evaluated was option A, which
was to remove the existing half inch layer and replace it with an inch and a half -
tapered layer with varying depth. Further evaluation we discovered that the slope at
the crown on the synthetic layer would exceed 2% which is not conforming with
ADA. In addition, because of the varying thickness of the trail, it will also vary the
stiffness so the center will be soft, and the edges will be harder. For those reasons we
did not develop this option any further. Option B was to increase the height of the
concrete headers bordering the synthetic trail by an inch that would accommodate
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that, would add an inch to the depth and accommodate the inch and a half with
synthetic later. But after further evaluation, a few issues that were determined, there
were errors along the trail where it abuts concrete or walkways and sidewalks; this
would create a tripping hazard. The subcommittee didn't think this was a feasible
option and didn't further develop it. The last option evaluated was option four, which
was to remove the half-inch synthetic layer and to accommodate the inch and a half
synthetic layer new layer by proposing and grinding off an inch of the existing
concrete base to accommodate the synthetic layer. By doing this, we create a drainage
issue because the new synthetic layer is pervious which means water can go through
it. Looking at certain low points of the walking trail, it was proposed to install one
inch diameter weep holes that will drain any rainvaper on top of the trail. This option
achieves the project goal which is to install t At trail to address safety concerns
from the community. s -
Mayor Pro Tem Dang opened for
City Clerk Hernandez read a cl
have been a Rosemead resident
stay healthy by creating the rose
I find the trail easy antj.r mfort
that may be used for- of
Sincerely, Virginia An
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portion
Mayor * stated tl* some
safety issuetsked� `' _actor
Low statddm terms
submitted via iUr by
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trail as a se *
.geed to improve t
directed for other
Virginia Tillis, "I
efforts to help us
citizen in my 70s
trail. Any funds
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mportant means.
Dang closed the comment
> initially expressed concerns about the trail's
Works Chung if there were any existing safety
there were no safety issues on areas of
an issue or a tripping hazard.
safety, the trail is safe.
DireNex
bli-orks Chung affirmed the current trail is functional and should
last ayears. There is a group of residents using the trail has expressed
they cmg joint and back pain. Therefore, the goal is to bring before the
City Council an option that could implement a softer trail to address the resident
issues.
Mayor Low reiterated that a new material was chosen because of the draining
problem in the old trail.
Director of Public Work Chung explained that the design team that developed the
2020 trail was concerned with drainage. Therefore, they spec out an impervious layer
type material. Before that, the 2008 trail, with discussions with former staff, had no
ponding or drainage issues.
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Mayor Low asked about the weep hopes Mr. Chung mentioned in his presentation.
Director of Public Works Chung explained the proposed weep holes were inch -
diameter holes the contractor would drill through the concrete base for four inches.
And that would release water from the bottom of the concrete base, only on the low
points of the trail. During the preliminary investigation, staff identified five low
points. We were going to install a series of four weep holes in two rows, for eight in
total, and in five locations, which would equate to about 40 weep holes for the entire
trail.
Mayor Low stated you rely on the trail to slant c,
even with the joints already on the trail
Mz "
Director of Public Works Chung ex
deepening the concrete base so morejWmatcan a
propose installing weep holes to
Mayor Low asked what the
Director of Public Wos Chung
than five maybe ten y�
Mayor Low stated
they used a sliAilar
ways for the water will drain,
proposed design that we're
ilate. But to address that, we
life expectancy of - d*�jg I was.
It'll last longer
in a running trail in 2008, and
Direc � Publi rks Ch he - t aware of their material, but it
may perform track t a "different specification and usually harder
material for in
.. -.tom
` ember - g th ectO` of Public Works Chung for his leadership
on the _ end re taking t e to do his due diligence. Thanked Council
Member a for `' 'cipating in the subcommittee and leading the charge, and
ing to uncover lot o s that we thought we knew but didn't know. So going
to the questing on m ` drainage, we were under the impression or assumption
th e was pr , "drainage given that the walking trail that was installed in 2008
alrea � the intructure for drainage. We realized during the search that it didn't
have tha er"si�inaee.
Director of Public Works Chung replied that staff identified openings at the bottom
of the concrete base but discovered that it was monolithic. Because there was no
ponding and 2008, we thought there were openings at the bottom of this concrete
base to release the water. But based on further evaluation and discussions with former
staff, there were no drainage or ponding issues. Further evaluation, staff identified
openings every seven feet on each side of the concrete header, serving as drainage
outlets for the 2008 trail. Option four, we are deepening the concrete base and the
depth of these openings.
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Council Member Tang inquired about option four that the new drainage element is to
address a ponding issue.
Director of Public Works Chung replied only on the low points of the trail.
Mayor Low asked if you deepen the concrete trail, you still rely on the joints to release
water.
Director of Public Works Chung explained that if we were to deepen the concrete,
the joints at the concrete headers would not serve as drainage outlets. That's why we
are introducing the one -inch diameter weep hole =,,
Mayor Low reiterated that you're only doing at the low point, and you still need
drainage at the high point.
Director of Public Works Chung lffithat wateFiknot going to stay at the high
points of the base. It'll flow to Tw points through the weep holes and percolate
into the ground. Based on gravityw, the weight of the water.
Mayor Pro Tem Dan ued that Mayo o - describing thAyp will have 300
feet of water flow unt es the low' or until it reaches the weep holes. So
that 300 feet of just gr low flow, oing to be a slow drip; because of
that long distance, the song"ncerns s not escaping the pan quickly
enough, and re going t ve Iulow po _ -with weep holes, where water
may sow poin
Counci Vbe; Cl Mated she d like to hear what Council Member Armenta
had to sasheen the co ttee.
emb- = enta ' ctor of Public Works Chung for his due
diligenc sear Stated s It vindicated because when she reached out to
the staff th-' 4Wrked a trail back in 2008, they were adamant that there was
per drainag" a reit that when she came before the City Council about the
concerns,, ould h e had to remove the whole sub -base if there were a
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dr e problem'. cause of how the trail was reconstructed in 2020, it is because
of thNtoo
g lem and other errors from the 2020 trail. For 12 years, no
comp `: -de about the trail. Reiterated that some residents would not like
the trtoo soft but getting a petition less than a week after the completion
of the 2020 trail was concerning. The design engineer and the program manager at
the time were a couple of inches off on their estimates.
Director of Public Works Chung affirmed with Council Member Armenta's comment
that there was an estimated error in the original specs of the trail.
Council Member Armenta stated that mistake after mistake resulted in why the trail
is being discussed today.
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Council Member Clark stated that she agreed with Council Member Armenta I favor
for option four.
Mayor Pro Tem Dang thanked the subcommittee for their work on the trail and for
providing recommendations. He opined that the existing trail is a little firmer, but
there is no safety hazard. Although some of the senior residents felt it wasn't as soft
as the previous trail, he noted that there were ADA concerns by putting a softer trail.
He stated that a person in a wheelchair would have issues using the trail if it's too
soft; the wheels would sink into the material. Also, recognize that the park has certain
low points, where there are ponding issues, and the park is not mathematically flat.
Suggested that perhaps raising a trail, so it do 't have as many significant low
points, and doing the grading around that are w e it back up, so you don't have a
tripping hazard. You changed the topograp_ cent to the trail at the adjacent low
point and raised a pan instead of drillin �_ $500,000 cost is a high amount
of money to fix the trail, and could
or projects in the city.
Council Member Tang stated t%wii
for fixing the trail-' high; however, hearing
the residents' concerns and loo the original petitioere is no mention of
ponding. He expressed concernor P ,em Dang' s estion to raise the
trail at the low points, ause the trail a too hard. 4=6W on the Director
of Public Works ass the trail i " , iflcantly harder anvalidates some
residence concerns that - them is _
Council M r Armenta grate ~ urpose ire renovation of the walking
trail w imrlar tot tra For 12 years, there were no
comp - about` r 008 tra if it cies possible that the design engineer,
project ger, ari#ormer s f the 2020 `trail made a mistake and let the
company syad say a was no drainage; therefore, that is why the
uld n - Beca if it was constructed just the way it was in
ouli' a been a warranty because the joints worked as
drainage are classied as dra
Pro TefitDana r r_, ed he had some ADA concerns with a softer trail.
ACTIOved by Cott it Member Armenta and seconded by Council Member Tang to
proceed with on 4,--
d existing concrete base and install a new synthetic layer. The
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motion was c o;+ the following roll call vote AYES: Armenta, Clark, Tang;
NOES: Dang; an _ AIN: Low
B. COVID-19 Update
This is a recurring item that will be on the agenda to update the City Council on items
related to COVID-19.
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide further direction.
City Manager Kim reported the Los Angeles County Department of Health order
continues to require masks on all forms of public transportation within the county
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health care settings, state and local correctional facilities and detention centers,
shelters and cooling centers, and any other location where it is the policy of the
business or the venue. The City of Rosemead has 12,515 positive COVID-19 cases
with 191 deaths. The City of Rosemead is partnering with Wealth By Health to
provide a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Rosemead Community Center on
Sunday July 17. The City of Rosemead also partnered with Chinatown Service Center
will provide a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at our Rosemead Community Center on
Wednesday, July 28. Furthermore, City employees and the public are no longer
required to wear masks; however, they are highly recommended. The City will
continue monitoring the health and safety protocols the LA County Health
Department recommended. As transmission cas ' f COVID-19 are on the rise, the
County would be going to the high level, reqt-4 ' "mask mandates.
Mayor Pro Tem Dang inquired about thow,iippjceypox virus.
City Manager Kim replied staff "onitoring thee= er and would provide an
update in the weekly, but cases 'ot been extreme kOVID-19.
7. MATTERS FROM MAYOR -4 CITY
A. City Council
Nominationjl open for ointm Mayo Mayor Pro Tem.
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•App—ointment of Mayor — City Clerk Presiding
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• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem — New Mayor Presiding
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CouncilMe Arm v ominated Council Member Sean Dang for Mayor. There
ming no other's mahotity Clerk Hernandez closed nominations.
ACTION kLmbe_
Co" `" it Member Armenta and seconded by Council Member Low to
appoint Coun Dang asMayor. The motion was carried out by the following
nta, Clark, Dang, Low and Tang; NOES: None
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Incoming Mayor Dang thanked his colleagues for the nomination and support to serve
as the next Mayor of the City.
Incoming Mayor Dang opened the nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Member Polly Low nominated Council Member Steven Ly for Mayor Pro
Tem. Since he is still on military leave, she asked if it was appropriate for John Tang
to take his place.
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City Attorney Richman explained it would be more appropriate to nominate John
Tang as Mayor Pro Tem and then clarify with Mr. Steven Ly if he would want to be
Mayor Pro Tem upon his return.
Council Member Armenta inquired if there was a return date for Mr. Ly.
City Clerk Hernandez stated she had not been notified of Mr. Ly's official return date.
Council Member Low stated that based on the rotation if Mr. Ly does not want to be
the Mayor Pro Tem when he returns, somebody else could be nominated as Mayor
Pro Tem. _..
Council Member Tang stated he had been
could not disclose return date. He did nota
Pro Tem seat._
Incoming Mayor Dang opined
Mayor Pro Tem seat, it can be
City Clerk Hemand
Tang as Mayor Pro
City Attorney
until Steve _
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to reserve the
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,ation with Mr. Ly and that he
to talk to Mr. Ly of the Mayor
if he does decline the
Member U# to appoint John
John Tang is being appointed
Len he returns Steven Ly would
ACTION: Mo Coun*Member enta and seconded by Council Member Low to
appoint Council er Jo fang as M Pro Tem until Mr. Steve Ly returns and would
res t as M—
e n was carried out by the following roll call
Vnta.`k Dan " a ane: NOES: None
Council
staff for their work on the 4`h of July event.
stated she received a call from a resident expressing concerns
about Rbftpadftk restrooms during the Farmers Market event.
City Manager Kim explained the restroom would be going through some renovations
with CDBG funds.
Director of Public Work Chung stated the project is in the design phase, and staff has
addressed the cleaning issue.
Council Member Armenta stated a new house construction placed ashplant on the
sidewalk instead of concrete. Asked the staff to look into it. Thanked City staff for
their work on the 4`h of July celebrations.
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Incoming Mayor Dang thanked City Council for the mayoral nomination. Also,
welcome aboard the new directors, and look forward to working with them.
Incoming Mayor Pro Tem Tang thanked staff for the 4h of July parade and events at
the park. Thanked Council Member Armenta for co-chairing the subcommittee and
Park commissioner Nguyen for their leadership and support on the trail. Also thanked
Council Member Low on her leadership as mayor and welcomed Incoming Mayor
Dang as the new mayor.
Council Member Clark stated she attended Fort City Manager Frank Tripepi's
funeral and acknowledged his work as city ir_ in the City of Rosemead for 30
years.10 E
Council Member Armenta stated Mrs- ripepi wa sidered the godfather of city
managers. Because of him, the Ci _ "fired the Ma store, the parking lot where
two restaurants are now, and the le Tree Hotel site. ,
Incoming Mayor Dang read the wing ment on futmer City Manager,
Frank T. Tripepi.'
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Mr. Frank G. Tripepi f # meadChylo ager, passed away on Sunday, June
19'h at the age of 74. Fr be long c ' to local government in 1971. In
1972, he w Jired by the of Ro as the assistant City Manager. He was
then prity Man at 25 in X974 and served a long and
succe enure this reti ,. 002
Frank was " ely rte' cted for � local government expertise and professional
joaWutions' el and greater Southern California. He also
� own is me atencouragement of emerging leaders in the
field. Y
�'he City of Ro ad, ouncil, and City staff extend our heartfelt condolences
te`� Fends and to ones o e Tripepi family. His service and commitment to the
co m iry will a s have a special place in Rosemead. He is in our thoughts, and
we td `;_s opp y: u' ity to express our profound gratitude for his service to the city.
You will bji� Frank!
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8. ADJOURNMENT
Incoming Mayor Dang adjourned the meeting in memory of former City Manager,
Frank T. Tripepi and in memory of the two El Monte Police Officers, Corporal Michael
Paredes, and Officer Joseph Santana at 10:37 p.m. The next City Council meeting will take
place on July 26, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
Ericka - tlez, City Clerk
APPROVED:
Sean Dang, Mayor
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