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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
September 26, 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 - 6:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING
Teleconference Location: Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel - 1230 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814
ROLL CALL
1. WORKSHOP
A.
Public Safety Overview by the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – Temple Station will provide an update on current crime trends, public safety measures, and community policing efforts in the City. 7:00 P.M.
Presentation
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Pro Tem Clark
INVOCATION – Council Member Armenta
2. 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:
861 8088 0761 and Passcode: 572714 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. PRESENTATIONS
A.
Introduction of New City Employees: Assistant Planner, Yasmin Dabbous; Administrative Assistant, Linda Lam; City Engineer, Amal Sedrack; and Public Works Inspector Gabriel Ramirez B.
Proclamation Declaring September 15 through October 15, 2023, as “National Hispanic Heritage Month” in the City of Rosemead C.
Proclamation Declaring the Month of September 2023 as “National Preparedness Month” in the City of Rosemead D.
Presentation by the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments on Programs, Accomplishments, and Goals for the Coming Year Presentation
4. PUBLIC HEARING CEQA: The following item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.
A.
Public Hearing to Review and Approve the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) For FY 2022-23 The City of Rosemead’s Community Development Department has completed its Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the period July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. The CAPER describes the overall use of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds received from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in relationship to the needs of the community as outlined in its Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23, Annual Action Plan. The City’s overall objective in the CDBG and HOME programs is the development of viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expansion of economic opportunities primarily for low-to-moderate income persons.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive community feedback on the FY 2022-23 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report; and
2. Approve its submission to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Staff Report
5. 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. 2023-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $2,315,117.97 CHECKS NUMBERED 114941 THROUGH NUMBER 115057, DRAFTS NUMBERED 6749 THROUGH NUMBER 6761 AND EFT NUMBERED 51873 THROUGH NUMBER 51884 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-57.
Staff Report 2023-57
B.
Minutes
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the special meeting minutes of August 8, 2023 and September 12, 2023.
Minutes 08-08-23 - Special
Minutes 09-12-23 - Special
C.
Second Reading and Adoption 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 Beginning with the November 3, 2026 Election
On September 12, 2023, the City Council introduced for first reading, 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 beginning with the November 3, 2026 election.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 1019, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 1.12.010, CHANGING THE DATE OF THE CITY’S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FROM THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY OF EACH EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS TO THE DATE OF THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS AND ADJUSTING THE TERMS OF OFFICE ACCORDINGLY Staff Report
6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
7. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A.
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-59 for Nomination to the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Board Member The San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority (WQA) was established by the State Legislature (SB 1679) on February 11, 1993, to develop, finance and implement groundwater treatment programs in the San Gabriel Basin. The WQA is under the direction and leadership of a seven-member board. The board is comprised of one member from each of the overlying municipal water districts, one from a city with prescriptive water pumping rights, one from a city without prescriptive water pumping rights, and two members representing water producers in the San Gabriel Basin. The cities without prescriptive water pumping rights include Baldwin Park, Bradbury, Duarte, La Puente, La Verne, Rosemead, San Dimas, San Gabriel, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South El Monte, Temple City, and West Covina.
Mayor Pro Tem Margaret Clark has expressed interest on a nomination to the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Consider a nomination for Board Member to the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Board and Adopt Resolution No. 2023-59, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, NOMINATING COUNCIL MEMBER __________________ TO REPRESENT CITIES WITHOUT PRESCRIPTIVE WATER PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY; and
2. Direct staff to send Resolution No. 2023-59, naming a nomination for Board Member to the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority.
Staff Report
B.
Discussion Regarding Letter of Support of Senate Bill 710 (Durazo) Sale of Excess State Highway Property: State Highway Route 710 Terminus – As Amended At the September 12, 2023, City Council meeting, the City Council directed City staff to bring back the amended text of Senate Bill 710 for further review. The City Council will discuss the continued opposition or support of Senate Bill (SB) 710 (Durazo) Sale of excess state highway property: State Highway Route 710 Terminus as amended.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss and provide further direction to City staff.
Staff Report
C.
An Ordinance Amending Section 2.33.070 of the Rosemead Municipal Code Relating to Duties of the Parks Commission and Updating Administrative Policy 50-08
At the request of the City Council, staff was directed to bring an ordinance to amend Section 2.33 of the Rosemead Municipal Code relating to duties of the Parks Commission. The amendment would give the Parks Commission decision-making authority to the naming of park benches, trees, gardens, and other items within the parks. With this amendment to the Rosemead Municipal Code, staff is also recommending a change to Administrative Policy 50-08, giving the Parks Commission the authority to make final decisions as to the Memorial Bench, Tree, and Garden Program.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the first reading by title only, Ordinance No. 1021, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.33.070 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE PARKS COMMISSION; and
2. Approve the updated Administrative Policy 50-08.
Staff Report
D.
Discussion on Establishing a Charter for the City
The City Council has had discussions related to creating a charter for the City upon which the residents could then vote on to approve or deny. As a part of the discussion a committee was established which included Mayor Ly and Council Member Armenta. The Committee conducted two meetings with the City Attorney and the City Clerk and reviewed and discussed charter provisions as well as the information provided by the League of California Cities on the various items that could be included in a new city charter. The Committee presented questions that were looked into by the City Attorney to allow for further discussion as well.
At the conclusion of those meetings, it was determined that before taking further review and consideration on the overall Charter, there were items which the Committee wanted to have a discussion with the full Council on to see if they wanted to include certain provisions in the Charter different than what State law provides, where so authorized. In addition, the Committee wanted to share with the Council its thoughts on other various subject matters and to hear from the full Council.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss the Charter and provide direction to staff on any next steps it would like to take.
Staff Report
E.
Introduction of Ordinance No. 1020 – Setting City Council Salaries Pursuant to Senate Bill 329 Since 2006, when Ordinance No. 841 was passed, the salaries of the City Council have remained unchanged at $1,118.63 per month. On June 29, 2023, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 329 (SB 329), which raises the maximum salary that council members may receive. This bill aimed to increase the compensation schedule for council members in cities governed by general law, which had not been updated since 1984. SB 329 allows cities to increase the compensation to adjust for inflation in order to help keep city councils more diverse by allowing people from across different income levels to serve the public and support their families.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve for first reading, waive further reading, and introduce by title only, Ordinance No. 1020, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.04.010 RELATED TO COUNCIL SALARIES AS AUTHORIZED BY SENATE BILL 329 Staff Report
F.
Discuss and Confirm the Interview Panel for the Selection of a Chief of Police At the request of Mayor Steven Ly, he would like to discuss and confirm the interview panel for the selection of a Chief of Police as outlined in Administrative Policy 50-10, which was approved on February 28, 2023. Administrative Policy 50-10 section B. (b) designates the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, City Manager and Chair of the Public Safety Commission to the interview panel.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss and provide direction to City staff.
Staff Report
G.
Council Comments
8. ADJOURNMENT The next regular City Council meeting will take place on October 10, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.