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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
September 12, 2023
07:30 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
ROLL CALL
ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC HEARING CEQA: The following item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.
ROLL CALL
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:
825 8495 4982 and Passcode: 602235 or by dialing: (669) 900-9128, enter Meeting ID and Passcode. Written comments may be submitted to [email protected] before 5:00 p.m. on the night of the meeting. All comments are public record and will be recorded in the official record of the city.
3. PUBLIC HEARING CEQA: The following item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.
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Public Hearing on Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1017 Adopting by Reference the California Fire Code 2022 as Amended and Adopted by Los Angeles County On August 8, 2023, the City Council introduced for first reading, Ordinance No. 1017, an ordinance adopting by reference, the 2022 California Fire Code amended and adopted by the Los Angeles County.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR CEQA: The following items are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act, unless noted on the item.
C.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-48 Approving a Two (2) Year Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Rosemead and the Rosemead Employee Association, AFSCME Local 321, from July 1, 2023 Through June 30, 2025 The City Council will consider approval of a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the Rosemead Employee Association (“REA”), Local 321 of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (“AFSCME”) covering all General Service employees. The MOU details the terms and conditions of employment and salary ranges effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025. City representatives negotiated the tentative agreement with the Union which has also been ratified by the Union. AFSCME is the exclusive representative of employees in the City’s General Service Unit.
E.
Adoption of Resolutions No. 2023-51 Establishing Salary and Benefits for the City Council of the City of Rosemead from July 1, 2023 Through June 30, 2025; and Resolution No. 2023-52 Establishing Annual Salary and Benefits for Classifications in the Unrepresented Executive Management Group From July 1, 2023 Through June 30, 2025
Resolution No. 2023-51 describes the salary and benefits for the City Council, while Resolution 2023-52 describes salary and benefits for Executive Management (formerly known as Management) employees of the City effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025.
C.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-48 Approving a Two (2) Year Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Rosemead and the Rosemead Employee Association, AFSCME Local 321, from July 1, 2023 Through June 30, 2025 The City Council will consider approval of a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the Rosemead Employee Association (“REA”), Local 321 of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (“AFSCME”) covering all General Service employees. The MOU details the terms and conditions of employment and salary ranges effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025. City representatives negotiated the tentative agreement with the Union which has also been ratified by the Union. AFSCME is the exclusive representative of employees in the City’s General Service Unit.
D.
Adoption of Resolutions No. 2023-49 Establishing Annual Salary and Benefits for Classifications in the Unrepresented Middle Management, Professional, and Confidential Service from July 1, 2023 Through June 30, 2025; and Resolution No. 2023-50 Establishing Salary and Benefits for Part-Time Employees from July 1, 2023 Through June 30, 2025
Resolution No. 2023-49 describes the salary and benefits for Middle Management, Professional, and Confidential (“MMPC”) employees effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, while Resolution No. 2023-50 describes the salary and benefits for all Part-Time (“PT”) employees of the City.
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Adoption of Resolutions No. 2023-51 Establishing Salary and Benefits for the City Council of the City of Rosemead from July 1, 2023 Through June 30, 2025; and Resolution No. 2023-52 Establishing Annual Salary and Benefits for Classifications in the Unrepresented Executive Management Group From July 1, 2023 Through June 30, 2025
Resolution No. 2023-51 describes the salary and benefits for the City Council, while Resolution 2023-52 describes salary and benefits for Executive Management (formerly known as Management) employees of the City effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-53 Amending the City of Rosemead Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and for Fiscal Year 2024-25 to Meet the California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 570.5 and 571 to Reflect Approved Rates California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 570.5 and amendments to 571(b) require a consolidated Salary Schedule which shows all City classifications and salary ranges for purposes of determining eligible salary compensation for retirement be publicly available. The consolidated salary schedule must be adopted by the City Council even though the compensation changes were approved via a Memorandum of Understanding and/or employee salary and benefit Resolutions.
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
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Approval of Adjustment to Salary and Benefits for City Clerk Based on Salary and Benefit Changes Approved to Employee Groups and Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-55, Amending the City of Rosemead’s Salary Schedule from July 1, 2023 Through June 30, 2025 to Meet the California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 570.5 and 571 to Reflect Approved Rates The City Council will consider the approval of an amendment to the City Clerk’s employment agreement. The amendment will be for a 4% salary increase given to all other employees, effective July 1, 2023, and a 3% given to all other employees, effective July 1, 2024 and other benefits.
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Report on Proposed Costs Savings and Enhancements to Non-Medical Employee Benefits Earlier this year, the City contracted with Keenan & Associates (“Keenan”) to review the City’s comprehensive non-medical benefits to ensure that City employees are receiving the best value for their benefits, with the goal of lowering costs, expanding benefits, or both. Keenan has completed the marketing of the City’s plans and based on the proposals received, this report provides a summary of the changes being implemented for the 2024 open enrollment period. This report includes plan and cost information for dental, vision, life and disability, employee assistance programs, as well as new offerings for additional voluntary benefits for pet insurance and long-term care insurance at no cost to the City.
Recommendations: That the City Council receive and file this report.
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Introduction of Ordinance No. 1019 – Amending Municipal Code Section 1.12.010 - Moving the Date of the City’s General Municipal Election Date from Statewide Primary of Even-Numbered Years to the Date of the Statewide General Election in Even-Numbered Years On August 8, 2023, the City Council directed City staff to return with an ordinance to move 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 of November of even-numbered years. While there was consensus by the City Council to move the current staggered election cycle to a November election cycle for consistency, there was no clarification on whether the City Council would like the ordinance to be effective beginning with the November 2024 or November 2026 election cycle. The proposed ordinance will also adjust the terms of office for elected officeholders. City staff is seeking clarification for when the proposed ordinance should be effective.
D.
Report, Discussion, and Direction Regarding the 2030 Imagine Rosemead Strategic Plan On October 26, 2021, The Rosemead City Council adopted a new strategic plan that imagines what the City will be like in the coming 10 years. The strategic plan has acted as a roadmap for implementing Rosemead’s vision for the City as well as ongoing improvements. This update outlines the first two years of the plan and provides a progress report on the goals and items that were identified in the 230 Strategic Plan.
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Discussion Regarding Letter of Support of Senate Bill 710 (Durazo) Sale of Excess State Highway Property: State Highway Route 710 Terminus – As Amended Mayor Ly requested the City Council discuss the support of Senate Bill (SB) 710 (Durazo) sale of excess state highway property: state highway route 710 terminus as amended.
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Council Comments
7. ADJOURNMENT The next regular City Council meeting will take place on September 26, 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).