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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
February 14, 2023
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
ROLL CALL
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Armenta
INVOCATION – Mayor Dang
1. PUBLIC COMMENT Opportunity to address the City Council (on non-agenda items) is limited to 3 minutes per speaker. The public may address comments in person or via zoom using Meeting ID:
846-0044-7158 and Passcode: 091234 or by dialing: (669) 900-9128, enter Meeting ID and Passcode. Written comments may be submitted to [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. All comments are public record and will be recorded in the official record of the city.
2. NEW BUSINESS
A.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-07, Reauthorizing the Need for Teleconferencing Option for City Council and Commission Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill No. 361
The City Council will consider continuing implementing provisions of Assembly Bill (AB) No. 361, providing an alternative to the public meeting teleconferencing requirements of Government Code Section 54953(b)(3) as long as there is a state of emergency, and the Legislative Body makes certain findings regarding the state of emergency. Resolution No. 2023-07 makes the required findings under AB 361, and if adopted, it will allow the City to continue teleconference accessibility for public meetings for the next 30 days to help mitigate the community transmission of COVID-19.
CEQA: Not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-07, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE NEED FOR TELECONFERENCING OPTION FOR CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSION MEETINGS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 361 AND MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE SAME Staff Report
3. PRESENTATIONS
4. PUBLIC HEARING
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.
Claims and Demands
* Resolution No. 2023-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,545,991.24 CHECKS NUMBERED 113233 THROUGH NUMBER 113343, DRAFTS NUMBERED 6209 THROUGH NUMBER 6238 AND EFT NUMBERED 51475 THROUGH NUMBER 51505 INCLUSIVELY CEQA: Not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-10.
Staff Report
B.
Minutes
CEQA: Not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the regular meeting minutes of July 27, 2021.
Minutes
C.
Sidewalk Gap Closure - Delta Avenue from Mission Drive to Wells Street Project - Project No. 21029 – Adopt Resolution No. 2023-11 to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Program Supplemental Agreement with Caltrans As part of the City’s Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program, the City Council approved the Safe Routes to School – Sidewalk Gap Closure – Delta Avenue from Mission Drive to Wells Street Project. The City received grant funds from the Caltrans Active Transportation Program (ATP) in the amount of $1,100,000. In conformance with the grant requirements and to expend the grant funds, the City Council must adopt a resolution designating the City Manager as the authorized official to execute a Program Supplemental Agreement with Caltrans.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-11, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS ON BEHALF OF CITY OF ROSEMEAD FOR SIDEWALK GAP CLOSURE - DELTA AVENUE FROM MISSION DRIVE TO WELLS STREET PROJECT;
2. Find that the proposed work involves the rehabilitation of an existing public facility; therefore, the project is Class 1 Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Report
D.
Approval of Traffic Improvements on Ramona Boulevard Between Burton Avenue to the I-10 EB Off Ramps/Rosemead Boulevard At the November 3, 2022, Traffic Commission Meeting, staff presented recommendations and options for traffic improvements on Ramona Boulevard from Burton Avenue to Rosemead Boulevard. After discussion and presentation of the item, the Traffic Commission approved the staff recommendations. 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 2022-2023 Traffic Signs and Markers available funds.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission’s recommendations:
1. INSTALL NEW OVERSIZED SPEED LIMIT SIGN AND PAVEMENT LEGEND: Install new Oversized Speed Limit (R2-1) Sign and Pavement legend, approximately 150-feet west of Ramona Boulevard and Burton Avenue intersection for eastbound traffic on existing light pole. (Per CAMUTCD Section 2B.13 and CAMUTCD Table 2B-1.)
2. INSTALL “CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP” (W4-4P) PLAQUES ON EXISTING STOP SIGNS: Add “Cross Traffic Does Not Stop” (W4-4P) Plaques to existing Stop Signposts at side streets that intersect with Ramona Boulevard. * Install “Cross Traffic Does Not Stop” Plaque to Existing Stop Signposts at the intersections of Ramona Boulevard and Bartlett Avenue, Ramona Boulevard and Muscatel Avenue, and Ramona Boulevard and Ivar Avenue.
3. REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING SPEED LIMIT SIGN WITH NEW OVERSIZED SPEED LIMIT SIGN: Remove and Replace existing 30-MPH Speed Limit Sign (R2-1) with oversized Speed Limit Sign and Pavement Legend for westbound traffic on Ramona Boulevard. (Per CAMUTCD Table 2B-1). Sign should be posted at least 8’ high so that it does not hang over into the street and passing vehicles would not strike the sign since there is a tall sound wall on the north side of Rosemead Boulevard. Also add pavement legends opposite the speed limit sign.
4. INSTALL WHITE SIDE STRIPE 8 feet from curb with an angled diagonal stripe to denote this is a parking lane not another travel lane on the south side of Ramona Boulevard from Burton Avenue to Ivar Avenue.
5. REMOVE THE 35MPH SPEED LIMIT SIGN under the curve sign at the 1-10 EB Ramp and replace with 20 MPH sign warning sign.
6. ADD NEW W1-8 CHEVRONS (BI-DIRECTIONAL) along the metal barricades at the curve east of Ivar Avenue. Remove old OM1-3 reflectors. Add a set of 3 W1-8 signs posted back-to-back in highly reflective neon yellow (post at the beginning, end and in the middle of the metal barricade).
7. ADD YELLOW RPMS IN THE CENTER YELLOW STRIPE in the curve so that the curve is more visible to motorists at night. Approximately 150 feet.
8. Find that the proposed work involves the maintenance and minor alteration of existing public infrastructure; therefore, the project is Class 1 Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Report
E.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-12 Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget and Approving the First Amendment to the Transit Services Agreement On February 25, 2020, the City Council approved a three-year agreement with First Transit, Inc. (First Transit), to provide management, operation, and maintenance of the City’s transit services. The existing agreement is set to expire on March 31, 2023. In accordance with the original agreement, the City may extend the term of the agreement for up to two additional years. Staff is recommending that the agreement be amended to extend the contract term for an additional two years. If approved, the total annual compensation for the first extension year (April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024) would be in the amount of $1,176,098 for operations and an estimated $135,002 for fuel, and the second extension year (April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025) would be in the amount of $1,276,054 and an estimated $141,752 for fuel.
CEQA: This item is not defined as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); therefore, the proposed plan is not subject to CEQA.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Authorize the City Manager to amend the agreement with First Transit to extend the contract for an additional two (2) years. The annual compensation for the first extension year (April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024) would be in the amount of $1,176,098 for operations plus $135,002 for estimated fuel costs for an annual total of $1,311,100, and the second extension year (April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025) would be in the amount of $1,276,054 plus $141,752 for estimated fuel costs for an annual total of $1,417,806; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-12, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FROM PROPOSITION C FUND RESERVES IN THE AMOUNT OF $220,000 TO FUND THE CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH FIRST TRANSIT, INC.
Staff Report
6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A.
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Mid-Year Budget Review, Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-13 Amending the FY 2022-23 Budget and Related Actions; Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-14 Amending the City of Rosemead’s Consolidated Salary Schedule
The adopted General Fund operating budget includes appropriations of $27.7 million against revenue estimates of $27.7 million, including a $1.4 million transfer from State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). The FY 2022-23 operating revenue (excluding the transfer in) budget was estimated at $0.7 million greater than the prior year (FY 2021-22) budgeted estimate. Fiscal year 2022-23 appropriations are $1.4 million more than the prior year budget and $3.4 million more than the FY 2021-22 actual expenditures. Based on year-end estimates staff anticipates revenue (excluding transfer) will exceed original estimates by nearly $3.4 million while operating expenditures will fall $854 thousand below budgeted levels CEQA: Not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Receive and file the Mid-Year Budget Review Report.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-13, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2022-23 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGETS AND UPDATING THE AUTHORIZED STAFFING LIST AND UPDATING THE LISTING OF SALARY AND JOB CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME POSITIONS; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-14, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SALARY SCHEDULE TO MEET THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 AND 571 TO REFLECT APPROVED RATES FOR ALL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD Staff Report
7. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A.
Discussion Regarding the Creation of an Affordable Housing Subcommittee and a Homelessness Subcommittee At the January 10, 2023 City Council Meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Ly requested that an item be brought forward at a future meeting to discuss the creation of two subcommittees: an Affordable Housing Subcommittee and a Homelessness Subcommittee.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss and provide further direction to City staff.
Staff Report
B.
Discussion Regarding the City’s Legislative Advocacy and Governmental Affairs Contracts with Joe A. Gonsalves & Sons and David Turch & Associates At the January 10, 2023 City Council Meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Ly requested that an item be brought forward at a future meeting to discuss the City’s contracts with its state lobbyist, Joe A. Gonsalves & Sons, and federal lobbyist, David Turch & Associates.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss and provide further direction to City staff.
Staff Report
C.
Continued Discussion of Forming a Subcommittee to Evaluate the Potential as a Charter Law City Mayor Pro Tem Ly requested the City Council discuss forming a subcommittee to evaluate the potential of becoming a Charter law city. At the January 24, 2023 meeting, the City Council directed City staff and City Attorney to return with additional information on charter cities, including when a charter measure could be taken before the voters for consideration and the cost of holding a standalone election.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss and provide further direction to City staff.
Staff Report
D.
Discussion of Proposed Draft Ordinance Changing the City’s Municipal Election Date from State Primary Elections to the State General Elections in November of Even Numbered Years On December 13, 2022, the City Council directed City staff to return with a proposed draft ordinance for discussion in potentially moving the City’s General Election date from the staggered State Primary Election cycle of March/June of even-numbered years to the Statewide General Election cycle beginning in November 2024 and continuing thereafter in even-numbered years. The proposed ordinance will also adjust the terms of office for elected officeholders.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss and provide further direction to City staff.
Staff Report
E.
Discussion Regarding Chief of Police and Law Enforcement Contracted Services At the January 24, 2023 City Council Meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Ly requested the City Council discuss the Chief of Police position and the law enforcement contracted services to ensure services are utilized to address public safety issues.
Recommendation:
That the City Council Discuss and provide further direction to City staff.
Staff Report
F.
Council Comments
8. ADJOURNMENT The next City Council meeting will take place on February 28, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
F.
Council Comments