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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
July 11, 2023
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
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - SSG Wayne Tran
From the Los Angeles Recruiting Battalion, El Monte Station, United States Army INVOCATION - Former Undersheriff Tim Murakami
From the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department
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:
873 0444 1842 and Passcode: 081181 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. PRESENTATIONS
A.
Proclamation Declaring July 2023 as "Parks Make Life Better Month" in the City of Rosemead B.
Administration of the Oath of Office to Steven Ly to Assume the Position of Mayor C.
Administration of the Oath of Office to Margaret Clark to Assume the Position of Mayor Pro Tem D.
Recognition of Council Member Sean Dang as Outgoing Mayor E.
Presentations and Commendations for Newly Appointed Mayor Steven Ly, Mayor Pro Tem Margaret Clark, and Outgoing Mayor Sean Dang
3. PUBLIC HEARING
4. CONSENT CALENDAR CEQA: The following items are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act, unless noted on the item.
A.
Claims and Demands
* Resolution No. 2023-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $2,013,906.95 CHECKS NUMBERED 114336 THROUGH NUMBER 114453, DRAFTS NUMBERED 6572 THROUGH NUMBER 6604 AND EFT NUMBERED 51727 THROUGH NUMBER 51769 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-41.
Resolution No. 2023-41
B.
Minutes
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the special meeting minutes of June 27, 2023.
Minutes of June 27, 2023 Special
C.
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1016 - Approving Zone Change 22-02 and Specific Plan Amendment 22-01 - 7849-7857 Garvey Avenue and 7900-7916 Virginia Street On June 27, 2023, the City Council introduced for first reading, Ordinance No. 1016, an ordinance amending the Zoning Map and Garvey Avenue Specific Plan by changing the zone of the subject properties from Garvey Avenue Specific Plan (GSP) (APNs: 5287-038-018, -019, -020 and -029) and Garvey Avenue Specific Plan, Residential/Commercial (GSP-R/C) (APNs: 5287-038-030 and -033) to Garvey Avenue Specific Plan, Incentivized Mixed-Use (GSP-MU) Zone, for the development of a new residential/commercial mixed-use development.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the second reading and adopt, by title only, Ordinance No. 1016, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE ZONE CHANGE 22-02 AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 22-01 TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP AND FIGURE 3.1 OF THE GARVEY AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN BY CHANGING THE ZONE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES FROM GARVEY AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN (GSP) (APNS: 5287-038-018, -019, -020 AND -029) AND GARVEY AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN, RESIDENTIAL/ COMMERCIAL (GSP-R/C) (APNS: 5287-038-030 AND -033) TO GARVEY AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN, INCENTIVIZED MIXED-USE (GSP-MU) ZONE, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 7849-7857 GARVEY AVENUE AND 7900-7916 VIRGINIA STREET Staff Report
D.
National League of Cities 2023 Summer Board and Leadership Meeting in Tacoma, Washington - July 19-21, 2023 The City Council will consider authorizing the attendance of Mayor Pro Tem Margaret Clark who wishes to attend the National League of Cities 2023 Summer Board and Leadership Meeting in Tacoma, Washington, from July 19-21, 2023 Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize the attendance of Mayor Pro Tem Margaret Clark to attend the National League of Cities 2023 Summer Board and Leadership Meeting in Tacoma, Washington from July 19-21, 2023 and any related expense incurred during the conference.
Staff Report
E.
Approval of First Amendment to Interim Community Development Director’s Employment Agreement as a Retired Annuitant Position In September 2021, the City opened the Community Development Director recruitment due to resignation of the previous director. On May 31, 2022, the City Council authorized the City Manager to appoint Mr. Stan Wong as a Retired Annuitant to the position of Community Development Director as authorized per California Government Code Section 7522.56 and 21221(h). The recruitment is ongoing, but the position remains vacant. As such, Staff is requesting an extension to Mr. Wong’s agreement for FY 2023-24 until the permanent Community Development Director position is filled.
Recommendation:
That the City Council amending the Interim Community Development Director’s Agreement with Mr. Stan Wong to extend the term and hourly rate of a Retired Annuitant position per California Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21221(h) by Approving Resolution No. 2023-40, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INTERIM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S RETIRED ANNUITANT EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Staff Report
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A.
Report, Discussion, and Direction Regarding the Scope of Work for State Lobbyist and Advocacy Services At the February 28, 2023, City Council Meeting, the City Council requested that an item be brought forward at a future meeting to discuss the scope of work for a Request For Proposals (“RFP”) related to State Lobbyist and Advocacy Services. Additionally, the City Council requested a lobbying cost survey of comparable cities by population in the San Gabriel Valley, or broader Los Angeles County, if necessary. Both items are included in the report for City Council review and discussion.
Recommendation:
That the City Council provide direction on the state lobbying and advocacy services.
Staff Report
B.
Report and Discussion on Potentially Changing the City’s Municipal Election Date from State Primary Elections to the State General Elections in November on Even-Numbered Years On June 27, 2023, the City Council discussed the option of potentially moving the City’s General Municipal Election date from the staggered State Primary Election cycle of March and June of even-numbered years to the Statewide General Election cycle beginning in November 2024 and continuing after that in even-numbered years. Furthermore, another option suggested was to place a measure before the voters to decide if the current staggered election cycle should be moved to a November election cycle for consistency. During the discussion, City staff was directed to bring back a draft ordinance for review, conduct community outreach to obtain feedback about changing the City’s election cycle, and provide a timeline for a potential measure to be placed on the March 5, 2024, General Election.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss and provide direction.
Staff Report
C.
Discussion on Displaying the Pride Flag in the Month of June for Pride Month At the June 27, 2023, City Council Meeting, then-Mayor Pro Tem Steven Ly requested during the Pride Month Proclamation presentation to bring back for discussion, possibly displaying the Pride Flag next year in June for Pride Month.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss and provide direction.
Staff Report
D.
Discussion Regarding CalMatters Article Relating to Homelessness Mayor Ly requested that the City Council discuss the July 3, 2023, article from CalMatters entitled, A California city was making a difference on homelessness. Then the money ran out, and other related items regarding homelessness.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss and provide direction.
Staff Report
E.
Mayor’s Appointments for 2023-2024
Each year, a listing of City Council Member appointments to a variety of Regional and State committees and boards is prepared and submitted to the Mayor. The City Council and Mayor will discuss and consider appointments for FY 2023-2024.
Once the appointments have been made, the City Clerk’s Office will prepare the Agency Report of Public Official Appointments Form 806, as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), file the form with the FPPC, and post it on the City’s website.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss, appoint, and approve the Mayor’s Appointments for FY 2023-2024 and direct the City Clerk to prepare and file FPPC Form 806.
Staff Report
F.
Council Comments
7. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting will be held on July 25, 2023, 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)