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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
May 31, 2022
04:30 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 – Council Member Armenta
INVOCATION – Council Member Tang
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: 846 0216 6141 Passcode: 481062 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 and Approval of the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides funding to states, counties, and cities in the form of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds. As an Entitlement Community, the City of Rosemead is required to prepare and submit an Annual Action Plan to HUD which serves to update and delineate efforts in meeting the priorities established in the five-year Consolidated Plan. The Annual Action Plan is seen as an opportunity to reassess the City’s housing needs and priorities, as well as its programs and resources in a manner that will best meet the affordable housing and community development challenges.
The City entitlement allocation for FY 2022-23 is $708,981 in CDBG funding and $341,033 in HOME funds. As a recipient of CDBG funds, the City of Rosemead previously received Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG- CV) Round 1 and Round 3 funds from HUD.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony on the Annual Action Plan;
2. Approve the FY 2022 - 2023 Annual Action Plan including CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV3 funding recommendations, and authorize the submittal of the Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD);
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all appropriate and necessary documents to receive funding and implement approved use and make necessary budget adjustments based on HUD’s final allocation amount; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute sub-recipient agreements with the non-profit organizations receiving CDBG, HOME, CDBG-CV allocations in the Action Plan.
Staff Report
B.
Public Hearing on Modification 22-01 and Zone Variance 22-01 – 8408-8418 Garvey Avenue
Garvey Garden Plaza, LLC has submitted a Modification and Variance application requesting to amend Design Review 14-03 for the construction of a six-foot high block wall along the front 20 feet of the south property line. The fully constructed block wall is six feet in height and exceeds the maximum height of forty-two (42) inches. Per Rosemead Municipal Code Section 17.120.100(C), the proposed change may only be approved by the original review authority for the project through a modification permit application filed and processed in compliance with Chapter 17.120. The subject site is located at 8408-8418 Garvey Avenue (APN: 5283-005-028) in a Medium Commercial with Residential/Commercial Mixed-Use Development and Design overlays (C-3/RC-MUDO/D-O) zone.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony;
2. Approve Modification 22-01 and Zone Variance 22-01, subject to the 11 conditions; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-32, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MODIFICATION 22-01 AND ZONE VARIANCE 22-01, EXCEPTIONS TO RMC SECTION 17.28.030(D)(11)(A) AND (B), TO MAINTAIN THE BEIGE-COLORED BLOCK WALL AND THE HEIGHT OF THE CONSTRUCTED BLOCK WALL AT SIX FEET INSTEAD OF REDUCING IT TO FORTY-TWO (42) INCHES. THE SUBJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 8408-8418 GARVEY AVENUE (APN NO. 5283-005-028), IN THE MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH A RESIDENTIAL/ COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE AND DESIGN OVERLAY (C-3/RC-MUDO/D-O) ZONE Staff Report
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.
Claims and Demands
* Resolution No. 2022-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $634,780.00 CHECKS NUMBERED 111208 THROUGH NUMBER 111277, DRAFTS NUMBERED 5743 THROUGH NUMBER 5746 AND EFT NUMBERED 51074 THROUGH NUMBER 51079 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-31.
Staff Report
B.
Minutes
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the regular meeting minutes of May 10, 2022.
Minutes 05-10-2022
C.
Consideration of Approval of Request to Install Green Curb at 8424 Garvey Avenue At the May 5, 2022, Traffic Commission Meeting, staff presented recommendations and options to install green curb along the property frontage at 8424 Garvey Avenue. The Traffic Commission recommended to install approximately 47’ of green curb (20-minute parking) and signage during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 2-hour parking signage during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (except Sundays), and 2’ of red curb on each side of the driveway including driveway aprons on the east side of the property frontage. Public Works Field Services staff will complete all the recommended items. If necessary, additional materials and supplies may be purchased at a minimal expense to complete the recommended work and staff would utilize approved Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Traffic Signs and Markers available funds.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission’s recommendation to install approximately 47’ of green curb (20-minute parking) and signage during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 2-hour parking signage during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (except Sundays), and 2’ of red curb on each side of the driveway including driveway aprons on the east side of the property frontage.
Staff Report
D.
Approval of Request to Install Green Curb at 8408 Garvey Avenue At the May 5, 2022, Traffic Commission Meeting, staff presented recommendations and options to install a green curb along the property frontage at 8408 Garvey Avenue. The Traffic Commission recommended to install 27’ of red curb in front of an existing fire hydrant, 40’ of green curb (20- minute parking) during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the remaining 60’ of curb as two-hour parking zone during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (except Sundays) with added signage to indicate time restricted hours. Public Works Field Services staff will complete all the recommended items. If necessary, additional materials and supplies may be purchased at a minimal expense to complete the recommended work and staff would utilize approved Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Traffic Signs and Markers available funds.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission’s recommendation to approve 40’ of green curb (20-minute parking) during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the remaining 60’ of curb as two-hour parking zone during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (except Sundays) with added signage to indicate time restricted hours.
Staff Report
E.
Approval of Traffic Calming Measures on Jackson Avenue Between Emerson Place and Hellman Avenue At the May 5, 2022, Traffic Commission Meeting, staff presented a traffic review and recommendations regarding concerns of speeding along Jackson Avenue between Emerson Place and Hellman Avenue. The Traffic Commission accepted all staff recommendations, including oversized speed limit signs, double yellow centerline striping, and modification to include the installation of a speed limit pavement striping legend. Public Works Field Services staff will complete all the recommended items. If necessary, additional materials and supplies may be purchased at a minimal expense to complete the recommended work and staff would utilize approved Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Traffic Signs and Markers available funds.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission recommended items with a modification to include the installation of a speed limit pavement legend striping, including:
1. INSTALL NEW OVERSIZED SPEED LIMIT SIGN: Install new oversized 25 MPH speed limit (R2-1) sign (30”X36”) approximately 23-feet north of the Emerson Place and Jackson Avenue intersection for the northbound traffic.
2. INSTALL NEW DOUBLE YELLOW CENTER LINE: Install double yellow center line (CAMUTCD Detail 21) along Jackson Avenue between Emerson Place and Hellman Avenue. This will serve to visually narrow the roadway and designate travel lanes, which is effective in reducing vehicle speeds.
3. REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING SPEED LIMIT SIGN WITH NEW OVERSIZED SPEED LIMIT SIGN: Remove the existing 25 MPH speed limit (R2-1) sign (30”X36”) approximately 10-feet south of the Hellman Avenue and Jackson Avenue intersection for southbound traffic and replace it with new oversized 25-MPH speed limit (R2-1) sign.
4. INSTALL “25” PAVEMENT LEGEND STRIPING: Install “25” pavement legend striping at the beginning and end of Jackson Avenue between Emerson Place and Hellman Avenue adjacent to the new oversized speed limit signs.
Staff Report
F.
Award of Contract to Schoeppner Shows Carnival for Services at the Annual July 4 Event
The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking the City Council to approve a contract with Schoeppner Shows Carnival. The contract is to provide carnival rides, games, and services for the Annual July 4 Event at Rosemead Park. As part of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget, $165,500 has been requested for community special events, $90,000 which is allocated to the July 4th Event.
Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve an agreement with Schoeppner Shows Carnival in the amount not-to-exceed $45,000, from Account Number 101-4040-5710.
Staff Report
G.
City Council Designation and Appointment of Interim Community Development Director as a Retired Annuitant Position The City has open the recruit for a permanent Community Development Director due to the resignation of the previous director in September 2021. In order to ensure the continuity of operations during this vacancy, staff is recommending the City Council adopt a resolution to appoint Mr. Stan Wong as a Retired Annuitant to the position of Community Development Director as authorized per California Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21221(h).
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the position of Interim Community Development Director and authorize the position as a Retired Annuitant Position per California Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21221(h); and
2. Approve the appointment and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City with Mr. Stan Wong as the Interim Community Development Director; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-34, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPOINTING A RETIRED ANNUITANT TO THE POSITION OF INTERIM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR FOR A LIMITED DURATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(h) Staff Report
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A.
Discussion on Joining the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust Joint Powers Authority
Formation of the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (SGVRHT) was authorized by SB 751 (Rubio), which allowed the San Gabriel Valley cities to band together to bring additional affordable housing resources to the San Gabriel Valley region. Consequently, the SGVRHT was established in February 2020 as a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) developed by a working group of staff from cities within the San Gabriel Valley and reviewed by the San Gabriel Valley Council of Government’s City Managers’ Steering Committee. The SGVRHT is governed by a nine-member board of directors composed of seven local elected officials and two housing and homeless experts. The City of Rosemead is within the Central District.
At the April 12, 2022, City Council Meeting, Regional Housing Trust Administrator, Brielle Acevedo, conducted a presentation and provided an overview of SGVRHT activities over the last year. Ms. Acevedo concluded her presentation by asking the Rosemead City Council to consider joining the SGVRHT.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss joining the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust Should Council decide to join at this time:
1. Direct staff to bring back an Agreement with the SGVRHT to join as a Member City and pay member fees of $21,750 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023; or
2. Direct the City Manager to submit a letter to the SGVRHT indicating Rosemead’s intent to join as an Affiliate and pay affiliate fees of $6,150 for the first year.
Staff Report
B.
Summer Aquatic Programs Update
The Parks and Recreation Department would like to provide the City Council with an update on the aquatic programs that will be offered this summer. Aquatic programs will be offered at the Rosemead Aquatic Center at Rosemead Park and the Splash Zone at Garvey Park on a limited basis due to a shortage in personnel.
Recommendation:
That the City Council receive and file this information.
Staff Report
C.
Professional Service Agreement for Building and Safety Division The Building and Safety Division of Community Development serves and protects the public by ensuring that building construction complies with California Building Standards Code (Title 28, California Code of Regulations) as well as State safety laws, disabled access, and City Ordinances. From Rosemead’s incorporation in 1959, the County had provided Building and Safety services until 1981. Since then, the City has been contracting building and safety services under Professional Service Agreements.
The current Building and Safety Professional Service Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group was entered into on May 8, 2018, and is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2022. As directed by City Council at its meeting on February 22, 2022, staff released a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) to ensure that the City obtains the highest qualified consulting services at competitive costs for upcoming years.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss the different options as noted above and authorize the City Manager to finalize negotiations for Building and Safety Division services as follows:
1. Execute a Professional Services Agreement for a full-service contract with the selected firm at a not-to-exceed percentage of the net plan check and building permit revenues as proposed by the selected firm for a term of three (3) years with two (2) one-year options; or
2. Execute a Professional Service Agreement at proposed hourly rates with the selected firm for a term of three (3) years with two (2) one-year options.
Staff Report 1
Staff Report 2
D.
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.
Discussion and Direction on Resuming the Savannah Cemetery In-Kind Services This item is presented to the City Council at the request of Council Member Sandra Armenta to discuss resuming in-kind services through a cooperative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with El Monte Cemetery Association dba: Savannah Memorial Cemetery.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss recommencing the in-kind services by the City to the Cemetery and direct City staff to bring back a new MOU between the City and El Monte Cemetery Association dba: Savannah Memorial Park.
Staff Report
B.
Council Comments
7. ADJOURNMENT The next City Council meeting will take place on June 14, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.