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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
July 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
ROLL CALL
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Clark
INVOCATION – Mayor Pro Tem Dang
1. GENERAL ELECTION MATTERS
A.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-44 Reciting the Fact and Declaring the Results of the General Municipal Election Held on June 7, 2022 The City Council will consider adopting Resolution No. 2022-44 certifying the results of the General Municipal Election, which was consolidated with the Los Angeles County Statewide Primary Election and held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-44, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON JUNE 7, 2022, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW Staff Report
B.
Administration of Oath of Office and Issuance of Certificate of Election to Council Member Elect Margaret Clark, Council Member Elect Sandra Armenta and Council Member Elect Steven Ly C.
Discussion and Direction Relating to Council Member Ly’s Seat While on Active Military Duty On October 2, 2021, Council Member Steven Ly was ordered by the United States Army Reserve to report to active duty for 400 days. As of the certification of the City of Rosemead’s General Municipal Election of June 7, 2022, Mr. Ly was re-elected to serve on the City Council for a new four-year term. While he continues to be on active military leave, the City Council is asked to discuss and/or provide direction in considering whether to make an appointment to fill Council Member Ly’s seat.
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 Staff Report
A.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-44 Reciting the Fact and Declaring the Results of the General Municipal Election Held on June 7, 2022 The City Council will consider adopting Resolution No. 2022-44 certifying the results of the General Municipal Election, which was consolidated with the Los Angeles County Statewide Primary Election and held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
B.
Administration of Oath of Office and Issuance of Certificate of Election to Council Member Elect Margaret Clark, Council Member Elect Sandra Armenta and Council Member Elect Steven Ly
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: 837 9968 8327 and Passcode: 777361 or by dialing: (669) 900-9128, enter meeting ID and passcode. Written comments may be submitted at [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. All comments are public record and will be recorded in the official record of the city.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A.
Recognition of Rosemead Resident, Maria Ponce’s 108th Birthday Celebration B.
Proclamation Declaring July 2022 as “Parks Make Life Better Month” in the City of Rosemead
4. PUBLIC HEARING
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.
Claims and Demands
* Resolution No. 2022-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $2,668,686.78 CHECKS NUMBERED 111563 THROUGH NUMBER 111667, DRAFTS NUMBERED 5824 THROUGH NUMBER 5857 AND EFT NUMBERED 51140 THROUGH NUMBER 51167 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-45.
Staff Report
B.
Minutes
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the regular meeting minutes of June 28, 2022.
Minutes
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, 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.
Staff Report
D.
AIPAC’S 2022 Outreach Summer Leadership Retreat, August 26-28, 2022 – El Paso, Texas
The City Council will consider authorizing the attendance of any Council Member who wishes to attend the AIPAC 2022 Outreach Summer Leadership Retreat, August 26-28, 2022 in El Paso, Texas.
Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize the attendance, at City expense, of any Council Member interested in attending AIPAC 2022 Outreach Summer Leadership Retreat, August 26-28, 2022 – El Paso, Texas.
Staff Report
E.
Annual Services Level Authorization with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Rosemead contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s 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.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Annual Service Level Authorization Forms and any additional necessary documentation.
Staff Report
E.
Annual Services Level Authorization with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Rosemead contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s 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.
6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A.
Discussion of the Rosemead Park Walking Trail
In December 2020, the reconstruction of the Rosemead Park Walking Trail (Trail) was completed. On January 12, 2021, a community petition was filed at City Hall stating safety concerns of the newly reconstructed Trail. In response to the community petition, on January 26, 2021, the City Council directed staff to develop options to improve the Trail and address the community concerns. At the April 27, 2021, City Council meeting, staff presented options to improve the Trail. However, none of the options were approved by City Council. On September 29, 2021, the City Council directed staff to develop a Trail Subcommittee to assist in identifying additional potential options for improvements to the Trail. The Trail Subcommittee performed a thorough evaluation of potential options and has developed a recommended 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.
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.
City Council Reorganization
Nominations will open for appointments of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. * Appointment of Mayor – City Clerk Presiding
* Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem – New Mayor Presiding
B.
Council Comments
A.
City Council Reorganization
Nominations will open for appointments of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. * Appointment of Mayor – City Clerk Presiding
* Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem – New Mayor Presiding
8. ADJOURNMENT The City Council will adjourn 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.
The next City Council meeting will take place on July 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)