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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
April 12, 2022
5:45 PM
City Hall Council Chamber
8838 E. Valley Blvd.
Rosemead, CA 91770
Sandra Armenta, Mayor
Polly Low, Mayor Pro Tem
Margaret Clark, Council Member
Sean Dang, Council Member
Steven Ly, Council Member
6:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. CLOSED SESSION
A.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section: 54957
Title: City Clerk
B.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: City Manager / Interim City Manager
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
The City Council will recess the special meeting to Closed Session and reconvene at the regular 7:00 p.m. City Council meeting. 7:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Armenta
INVOCATION – Council Member Tang
2. PUBLIC COMMENT Opportunity to address the City Council (on non-agenda items) is limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Public may address comments via zoom using meeting ID: 810 1823 4361 Passcode: 238292 or by dialing: (669) 900-9128, enter meeting ID and passcode. Written public comments may be submitted via email at [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. All comments are public record and will be recorded in the official record of the city.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A.
Introduction of Newly Hired Management Analyst, Charlotte Cabeza B.
Proclamation Declaring April as “DMV/Donate Life Month” in the City of Rosemead Proclamation
C.
Presentation Update by the San Gabriel Council of Governments on the Regional Housing Trust Affordable and Homeless Housing in the San Gabriel Valley Presentation
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A.
Continued Public Hearing on Specific Plan Amendment 21-01 and Zone Change 21-01 (Prospect Villa) On March 22, 2022, the City Council continued the public hearing on Specific Plan Amendment 21-01 and Zone Change 21-01, to the next scheduled City Council Meeting of April 12, 2022, in order address public comments that were received the night of the meeting.
Del Mar Property, LLC has submitted entitlement applications requesting to amend the Zoning Map by changing the zone of 7539 & 7545 Garvey Avenue (APN Nos. 5286-022-009 and 5286-022-010) from Garvey Avenue Specific Plan (GSP) to Garvey Avenue Specific Plan, Incentivized Mixed-Use (GSP-MU) zone, for the development of a new residential/commercial mixed-use development. The project proposes the construction of a seven-story mixed-use development with 6,346 square feet of nonresidential (commercial) use on the first floor and 75 residential units on the first through seventh floors. Of the 75 residential units, 30 are live/work units and 45 are residential apartments. The project also proposes 147 parking spaces and 12,547 square feet of landscaping. The project also includes a text amendment to the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan permitting sit-down restaurants with a minimum requirement of 1,000 square feet to obtain an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) for beer/wine sales in the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan (GSP) and Garvey Avenue Specific Plan, Incentivized Mixed-Use (GSP-MU) zones.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony;
2. Introduce the first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 1008, approving Specific Plan Amendment 21-01 and Zone Change 21-01; and
3. Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2022-18, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 21-01 AND ZONE CHANGE 21-01. THE SUBJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 7539 & 7545 GARVEY AVENUE (APN NOS. 5286-022-009 AND 5286-022-010) Staff Report
Presentation
B.
HEARING ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MODIFICATION - FRIENDLY INN APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING AT 2146 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT, THE REQUESTED PUBLIC HEARING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON APRIL 26, 2022, AT 7:00 P.M.
Memo
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.
Claims and Demands
* Resolution No. 2022-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,566,328.00 CHECKS NUMBERED 110957 THROUGH NUMBER 111036, DRAFTS NUMBERED 5619 THROUGH NUMBER 5687 AND EFT NUMBERED 50994 THROUGH NUMBER 51024 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-23.
Resolution No. 2022-23 - Claims and Demands
B.
Approval of Minutes
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the special meeting minutes of February 23, 2022.
Minutes of February 23, 2022 Special
C.
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1009 - Amending Sections 17.28.030(C)(4) and 17.30.040(E) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rosemead Municipal Code On March 22, 2022, the City Council introduced for first reading Ordinance No. 1009, which amends Title 17 ("Zoning") of the Rosemead Municipal Code by amending Sections 17.28.030(C)(4) and 17.30.040(E) permitting sit-down restaurants with a minimum requirement of 1,000 square feet to obtain an Administrative Use Permit ("AUP") for beer/wine sales in the Neighborhood Commercial (C-1), Medium Commercial (C-3), Regional Commercial (C-4), Central Business District (CBD), and Residential/Commercial Mixed-Use Development Overlay (RC-MUDO) zones, in place of a Conditional Use Permit ("CUP").
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1009 by title only, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE APPROVAL OF MCA 21-05, AMENDING SECTIONS 17.28.030(C)(4) AND 17.30.040(E) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE, PERMITTING SIT-DOWN RESTAURANTS WITH A MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF 1,000 SQUARE FEET TO OBTAIN AN ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT ("AUP") FOR BEER/WINE SALES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (C-1), MEDIUM COMMERCIAL (C-3), REGIONAL COMMERCIAL (C-4), CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD), AND RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (RC-MUDO) ZONES, IN PLACE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ("CUP") Staff Report
D.
Proposed 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platform
In recent years, the City implemented a Legislative Platform (“Platform”) to provide a streamlined process for responding to legislative proposals that may impact the City. The proposed Platform identifies the fundamental legislative issues deemed critical to the City and, upon Council approval, would allow staff to efficiently respond to legislative items.
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt the proposed 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platform.
Staff Report
E.
2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports California Government Code § 65400 requires the filing of both a General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APRs) by April 1st of each year, for the prior calendar year, with the State Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). On March 31, 2022, City staff filed both APRs with OPR and HCD. In order to comply with state law, the APRs must be presented in a public meeting where the public may provide oral testimony and written comments. OPR does not require that the APRs be approved by the local legislative body or receive public comment prior to the annual April 1st submittal deadline, and revised APRs may be resubmitted at any time.
The General Plan Annual Progress Report summarizes the status of the City’s General Plan and progress in its implementation. The Housing Element Annual Progress Report summarizes low- to above moderate-income residential building activity; Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) progress; and progress of the housing program implementation for the 2021 calendar year. The Housing Element Annual Progress Report was prepared on forms provided by HCD, using definitions adopted by HCD.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Receive and file the 2021 Annual Progress Reports; and
2. Direct the Community Development Department to resubmit the 2021 Annual Progress Reports to Office of Planning and Research and Housing and Community Development, if there are any modifications.
Staff Report
F.
Consideration of Expanding the Flock Falcon Camera Coverage Within the City The City utilizes the Flock Falcon Cameras at various street locations to assist the Sheriff’s Department in crime prevention and law enforcement measures. Staff is requesting City Council approval to add ten (10) additional cameras to enhance the service and fill in coverage gaps.
Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Additional Services Agreement with Flock Group Inc. for ten (10) Flock Falcon Cameras at a cost of $28,000 for the first year and $25,000 annually thereafter.
Staff Report
6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A.
Discussion on City’s Graffiti Removal Program
The City Council has expressed interest in discussing the City’s current graffiti removal program and how the program can be improved. Currently, all graffiti on City properties and gang-related graffiti or profanity text/symbols visible to the public on private property are removed by Public Works staff. For non-gang-related graffiti on private property, the property owner is responsible for the removal. For the City to remove all graffiti (gang and non-gang-related) on private property, the City would need to add one Public Works staff, purchase an additional graffiti removal truck and necessary materials/equipment; or contract with a graffiti removal service provider at an annual rate of approximately $168,000. It is recommended that the City Council further discuss the City’s graffiti removal program and the information provided in this staff report.
Recommendation:
That the City Council further discuss the City’s graffiti removal program and the information provided in the staff report.
Staff Report
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.
Staff Report
7. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A.
Possible Opposition to Assembly Bill 1771 (Ward) - The California Housing Speculation Act Mayor Pro Tem Sean Dang requested the City Council discuss and provide direction regarding Assembly Bill (AB) 1771, authored by Assembly Member Christopher M Ward.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss and provide further direction to staff, including submitting an objection letter to the Legislature on the said bill.
Staff Report
B.
Establishment of a Public Safety Commission
At the request of the City Council, staff was directed to prepare an ordinance to establish a new Public Safety Commission that would serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council and would remain consistent with the other current City Commission formats.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 1010, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.35 TO TITLE 2 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD; and
2. Approve Resolution No. 2022-24, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
SAFETY COMMISSION
Staff Report
C.
Discussion and Possible Support of the League of California Cities Proposed Budget Request to the State for Local Assistance for Organic Waste Recycling Program Development and Implementation This item is presented to the City Council at the request of Council Member Margaret Clark to discuss the League of California Cities’ (Cal Cities) budget request to the State to appropriate $180 million (General Fund) for local assistance to continue helping cities develop and implement organic waste recycling programs as mandated by Senate Bill (SB) 1383.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss and provide further direction to City staff.
Staff Report
D.
Council Comments
8. ADJOURNMENT The next City Council meeting will take place on April 26, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
POSTING AFFIDAVIT
I, Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk, or my designee, hereby certify that a true and correct, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted seventy-two hours prior to the meeting, per Government Code 54954.2, at the following locations: City Hall, 8838 East Valley Boulevard; Rosemead Community Recreation Center, 3936 N. Muscatel Avenue; Garvey Community Center, 9108 Garvey Avenue; Public Safety Center, 8301 Garvey Avenue; United States Post Office, 8845 Valley Boulevard; Rosemead Library, 8800 Valley Boulevard; and on the City’s website (www.cityofrosemead.org)