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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
April 26, 2022
07:00 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
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Low
INVOCATION – Council Member Clark
1. 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: 853 1696 5756 Passcode: 733734 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.
2. PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC HEARING
A.
Public Hearing on Modification 21-01 Friendly Inn Motel – 2146 San Gabriel Boulevard On July 27, 2021, the City Council approved Modification 21-01 and adopted Resolution No. 2021-37, which revised the conditions of approval to thereby amend Conditional Use Permit 88-447 for the Friendly Inn, located at 2146 San Gabriel Boulevard. Per Condition of Approval No. 10, “If requested in writing by the applicant, at a date shortly after 5 months from the effective date of City Council Resolution 2021-37, the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on Modification 21-01 to determine whether to add, revise, or remove conditions of approval based upon the operations of the facility during the period since the effective date of Council Resolution 2021-37, and whether the conditions stated in Resolution 2021-37 will continue to be appropriate to mitigate the impacts of the subject property on a going-forward basis.” On March 9, 2022, the City Clerk’s Office received a letter from the Law Offices of Frank A. Weiser, representing the business and property owners of the Friendly Inn, requesting the City Council conduct a public hearing on Modification 21-01. As a result, the public hearing was scheduled for April 12, 2022, to be heard by City Council.
At the request of the applicant’s representative, on April 12, 2022, the City Council continued the public hearing to the next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting of April 26, 2022.
Recommendation:
That the City Council conduct the public hearing and direct staff to prepare a resolution with findings for adoption at its May 10, 2022, City Council Meeting.
Staff Report
B.
Continued Public Hearing on Municipal Code Amendment 21-03 (Emergency Shelters Ordinance) As part of the 6th Cycle Housing Element update process, the City was required to amend the objective standards for emergency shelters, as regulated in Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC) Section 17.30.120 (Emergency Shelters) to comply with Government Code Section 65583. On January 11, 2022, the City Council conducted a duly noticed and advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Municipal Code Amendment (MCA) 21-03. During the public hearing, the City Council raised several concerns and directed staff to work with the City Attorney’s Office to incorporate additional parameters in the proposed ordinance. As a result, the public hearing was continued to a future City Council Meeting.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct the continued public hearing and receive public testimony; and
2. Introduce the first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 1002, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE APPROVAL OF MCA 21-03, AMENDING ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.30.120 OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) TO COMPLY WITH OBJECTIVE STANDARDS FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERS.
Staff Report
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.
Claims and Demands
* Resolution No. 2022-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,025,779.90 CHECKS NUMBERED 111037 THROUGH NUMBER 111101, DRAFTS NUMBERED 5688 THROUGH NUMBER 5708 AND EFT NUMBERED 51025 THROUGH NUMBER 51040 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-26.
Resolution No. 2022-26
B.
NALEO 39th Annual Conference – June 23rd – 25th – Chicago, IL The City Council will consider authorizing the attendance of any Council Member who wishes to attend the NALEO 39th Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois, on June 23 – June 25, 2022.
Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize the attendance and finance of any Council Member that wishes to attend the NALEO 39th Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois, on June 23 – June 25, 2022.
Staff Report
C.
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1008 - Approving Zone Change 21-01 and Specific Plan Amendment 21-01 to Amend the Zoning Map for 7539 and 7545 Garvey Avenue 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 Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1008 by title only, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE ZONE CHANGE 21-01 AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 21-01 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 AND APPROVE 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 Staff Report
D.
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1010 - Establishment of a Public Safety Commission Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1010 by title only, 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 Staff Report
E.
El Monte Union High School District 2021-2022 School Resource Deputy Funding Request In March 2020, with the COVID-19 outbreak, Rosemead High School closed and transitioned to distance learning and the on-campus School Resource Deputy (SRD), under the City’s contract, was reassigned to the City’s Sheriff’s Deputy duties. In August of 2021, Rosemead High School reopened for in-class learning, and the District entered into its own SRD Agreement with the Sheriff’s Department for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year (57-days). Subsequently, the City received a cost-sharing funding request from the El Monte Union High School District’s Superintended, Mr. Edward Zuniga, requesting assistance to partially fund the SRD at Rosemead High School for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve and authorize the Acting City Manager to execute the cost-sharing Agreement with El Monte Union High School District to fund the SRD position in the amount of $34,563.16. This would amount to the one-half cost of the SRD's total amount of $69,126.33 for 57 days remaining in the school year.
Staff Report
F.
Approval of the Traffic Commission Recommendations for Traffic Improvements at the Intersection of Mission Drive and Bartlett Avenue At the March 3, 2022, Traffic Commission Meeting, staff presented recommendations to improve the existing roadway conditions at the intersection of Mission Drive and Bartlett Avenue. After discussion and presentation of the item, the Traffic Commission approved the staff recommendation for appropriate curb markings at the intersection of Bartlett Avenue (north of Mission Drive) and Mission Drive to increase visibility for drivers turning from Bartlett Avenue (north of Mission Drive) onto Mission Drive. The installation of a red curb along the northside of Mission Drive, just east of Bartlett Avenue, would deter vehicles from parking up to the curb return and provide a clearer line of sight for vehicles exiting Bartlett Avenue to see oncoming and approaching traffic on Mission Drive at this location.
Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize approval to install approximately 35' of red curb on the north side of Mission Drive, east of Bartlett Avenue.
Staff Report
G.
Approval of Driveway Red Tipping at 3247 Jackson Avenue At the March 3, 2022, Traffic Commission Meeting, staff presented a recommendation to install red curb, often referred to as driveway red tipping, at 3247 Jackson Avenue. The Traffic Commission approved the staff recommendation to install red tipping to deter vehicles from blocking the driveway.
Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize approval for the installation of red curb "driveway red tipping" in front of the address of 3247 Jackson Avenue.
Staff Report
H.
Approval of Red Curb Located on the West Side of Muscatel Avenue North of Lawrence Avenue Near 4301 Muscatel Avenue At the March 3, 2022, Traffic Commission Meeting, staff presented recommendations to improve the existing roadway conditions at the entrance of the cul-de-sac on the west side of Muscatel Avenue. The Traffic Commission approved the staff recommendations to install red curb at the end of the curb returns on the north and south corners at the entrance of the cul-de-sac onto Muscatel Avenue.
Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize approval for the 20’ of red curb to be installed starting at the end of the curb returns on the north and south corners at the entrance of the cul-de-sac on the west side of Muscatel Avenue.
Staff Report
I.
Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) RFP No. 2022-04 - Award of Professional Services Agreement for Planning & Engineering Services As part of the City’s FY 2021-22 mid-year amendments, the City Council authorized the execution of grant agreements and approval of funding for the development of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP). The LRSP will identify and analyze roadway safety concerns, resulting in recommendations for potential roadway safety improvements to reduce or eliminate safety issues in the City. Furthermore, future Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant funding opportunities will require agencies to have completed an LRSP to apply for funding. The LRSP will be prepared in conformance with Federal and State standards. The project is funded with Caltrans grant funds in the amount of $48,000, which requires a local match of $5,334, for a total budget of $53,334. On February 17, 2022, staff advertised the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Planning & Engineering Services for the preparation of the LRSP and received five (5) proposals. After review of the proposals, staff determined that Kimley-Horn submitted the most qualified proposal to provide Planning & Engineering Services for the preparation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan, in the amount of $48,619.94.
Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Kimley-Horn for Planning & Engineering Services for the preparation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan, in the amount of $48,619.94.
Staff Report
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A.
Approval of Fourth Amendment to City Clerk Employment Agreement and Approval of Salary Schedule Resolution No. 2022-28 The City and the City Clerk entered into an Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) on April 10, 2018. Section 3 of the Agreement permits the City Council to conduct performance evaluations and grant increases in salary. Pursuant to Section 3(A)(2) of the Agreement, the City Council conducted the City Clerk’s performance evaluation on April 12, 2022. The City Clerk received a “substantially exceeds expectations” review with a 5 rating. A substantially exceeds expectations review entitles the City Clerk to a 5% salary increase. Prior to this review, on December 14, 2021, the City Council approved two 1% increases to the City Clerk’s salary. The first increase was effective December 14, 2021, and a second 1% increase to be effective June 27, 2022.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Ratify Council’s prior approval of a 1% increase effective December 14, 2021, and 1% increase to be effective June 27, 2022, and approve the granting a 5% salary merit increase for a “substantially exceeds expectations” performance evaluation and authorize the Mayor to execute the Fourth Amendment on behalf of the City Council to reflect the increase.
2. Approve Resolution No. 2022-28, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2021-61 ESTABLISHING THE COMPREHENSIVE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR ALL FULL-TIME CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD Staff Report
B.
Discussion on Use of American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) The City of Rosemead was awarded $17.878.653 in American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). The funds must be obligated by December 2024 and fully expended by December 2026. On February 22, 2022, the City Council authorized the partial use of these funds for the addition of a City Engineer and the conversion of the 3/4 Accountant position to full time.
On March 8, 2022, the City Council authorized the acceptance of the standard allowance of $10 million in revenue loss due to the pandemic. This report is intended to continue the discussion, provide additional information regarding possible uses of the remaining SLFRF funds, and gain City Council direction.
Recommendation:
That the City Council provide direction on the use of the remaining American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
Staff Report
C.
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
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A.
Approval of City Manager Contract with Ben Kim
The City Council has offered to current Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director, Ben Kim, the position of City Manager of the City of Rosemead subject to approval of an agreement acceptable to both parties.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve a contract with Ben Kim for the position of City Manager.
Staff Report
B.
Resolution to Oppose State Ballot Measure Restricting Voters’ Input and Local Taxing Authority The City Council will consider adopting a resolution in opposition to the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, a statewide ballot initiative that has been cleared for circulation to gather the required number of signatures to qualify for placement on the November 8, 2022, general election. The measure, if approved, would, among other things, redefine what a tax is and would require the affirmative vote of 2/3 of the members of the Legislature’s or local legislative bodies for adoption of new taxes and fees.
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-27, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, IN OPPOSITION TO INITIATIVE 21-0042A1, THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT Staff Report
C.
Council Comments
7. ADJOURNMENT The next City Council meeting will take place on May 10, 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)