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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
June 27, 2024
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
Teleconference Locations:
3109 N. Prospect Ave.
Rosemead, CA 91770
&
Hampton Inn
1531 Pacific Highway
San Diego, CA 92101
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Dang
INVOCATION – Mayor Ly
3. PRESENTATIONS
A.
Introduction of Newly Hired Public Works Manager, Chris Camacho and Accounting Specialist, Elaine (Manling) Chen B.
Presentation of Rosemead Recipients of the Republic Services 2024 Annual Essay Writing Scholarship Program C.
Presentation from the Homelessness Subcommittee
On February 28, 2023, the City Council created the Homelessness Subcommittee and appointed the following Subcommittee members: Mayor Steven Ly, Council Member Sean Dang, Planning Commissioner John Tang, Public Safety Commissioner Stephanie Garcia, and Rosemead resident Ms. Teresa Eilers. The Subcommittee held five meetings and was led by Mayor Ly through a strategic path to first learn and understand the overall matter of homelessness and then to focus on potential recommendations to the City Council.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss and provide staff direction.
Staff Report & Attachments A-D
Attachments E and F
D.
Presentation by Los Angeles County Temple Sheriff Department on Current Crime Trends, Public Safety Measures, and Community Policing Efforts in the City Presentation
B.
Presentation of Rosemead Recipients of the Republic Services 2024 Annual Essay Writing Scholarship Program D.
Presentation by Los Angeles County Temple Sheriff Department on Current Crime Trends, Public Safety Measures, and Community Policing Efforts in the City
4. PUBLIC HEARING
CEQA: The following item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act, unless noted on the item.
A.
Second Public Hearing Pursuant to Government Code Section 34458 on Proposed Draft City Charter Over the last year and a half, the City Council has been discussing becoming a charter law city and placing the issue on the ballot at the November 5, 2024, election. At its March 26, 2024, meeting, the City Council directed that a draft charter be set for public hearings pursuant to State law. This is the second public hearing required by State law on the draft charter. The City’s first Public Hearing on the draft charter was on May 28, 2024.
After holding a second hearing on the draft charter, the City Council at an upcoming meeting may vote to adopt a motion submitting the proposed charter to the City’s voters. The City Council must wait 21 days after the second Public Hearing before adopting this motion at a regular meeting, which would be on July 23, 2024. The deadline to submit the charter to the County for inclusion on the ballot for the November election is August 9, 2024.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing and take any public comment.
2. Discuss and provide any direction on the draft City charter; and
3. Vote on whether to schedule a Public Hearing on July 23, 2024 to consider the adoption of the draft charter and placing it on the ballot for the November 5, 2024, election.
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. 2024-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $2,094,526.76 CHECKS NUMBERED 116863 THROUGH NUMBER 116933, DRAFTS NUMBERED 7291 THROUGH NUMBER 7305 AND EFT NUMBERED 52465 THROUGH NUMBER 52490 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-35.
Resolution No. 2024-35
B.
Minutes
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the special and regular meeting minutes of June 14, 2022.
Minutes
C.
Approval of First Amendment to Interim City Engineer’s Employment Agreement as a Retired Annuitant Position In May 2023, the City opened the recruitment for a permanent City Engineer due to the resignation of the previous City Engineer. On November 14, 2023, the City Council authorized the City Manager to appoint Mr. Albert Leung as a Retired Annuitant to the position of City Engineer as authorized per California Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21221(h). The recruitment is ongoing, but the position remains vacant. Therefore, staff is requesting an extension to Mr. Albert Leung’s agreement for FY 2024-25 until the permanent City Engineer position is filled.
Recommendation:
That the City Council amend the Interim City Engineer's Agreement with Mr. Albert Leung to extend the term and hourly rate of a Retired Annuitant position per California Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21221(h) and adopt Resolution No. 2024-34, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INTERIM CITY ENGINEER'S RETIRED ANNUITANT EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Staff Report
D.
Purchase and Delivery of Swimming Pool Chemicals – Award of Contract The City would like to enter into a contract with Knorr Systems Int’l. for the purchase and delivery of swimming pool chemicals for Rosemead Aquatic Center and Splash Zone. The purpose of this agreement is for the continuous purchase and delivery of chemicals to our aquatic facilities: Rosemead Park Aquatic Center and the Splash Zone at Garvey Park.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the proposed contract with Knorr Systems Int’l. from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
Staff Report
E.
Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Trio Community Meals an Elior Company for Senior Nutrition Meals Services On June 9, 2020, the City Council approved a three-year agreement with Bateman Community Living, LLC, to provide meals for the Senior Nutrition Program was acquired by TRIO Community Meals. The 2nd amendment to the agreement was approved on June 13, 2023. Staff is requesting the City Council authorize the Third Amendment to include a one-year extension to the Agreement to provide the Senior Nutrition Program services from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the TRIO Community Meals for a one-year extension (July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025) to provide the Senior Nutrition Lunch program for a new total annual amount not-to-exceed $72,072.
Staff Report
F.
Adoption of Resolutions Approving the City of Rosemead’s FY 2024-25 Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Program Budget, Financial Policies, Establishing the FY 2024-25 Appropriations Limit, Approving the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation FY 2024-25 Annual Budget, and Amending the City of Rosemead’s FY 2023-24 Budget, and Amending the City of Rosemead’s Consolidated Salary Schedule The report provides a comprehensive overview of the City’s financial strategy for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year. The FY 2024-25 Budget for all City operating expenditures is $41,771,600 and is divided into three operating fund types: the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, and Internal Service Funds. The Capital Improvement Program budget is $7,649,267 and includes funding for two new projects, additional funding for existing projects, and funding for four annual projects. The proposed budget for the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation (RHDC) is $939,520.
Recommendation:
That the City Council provide a comprehensive overview of the City's financial strategy for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 and adopt the following Resolutions by title: * RESOLUTION NO. 2024-29 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING THE CITY'S OPERATING BUDGET, AUTHORIZED STAFFING, AND FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR AND UPDATING THE LISTING OF SALARY AND JOB CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FULL-TIME POSITIONS * RESOLUTION NO. 2024-30
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING THE CITY'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET FOR THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR
* RESOLUTION NO. 2024-31
Staff Report
G.
Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement and Annual Service Level Authorization with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department The City of Rosemead contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department ("LASD") for law enforcement services. The Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement is a standardized 5-year agreement that allows LASD to provide law enforcement services to contract cities. Through the execution of the MLESA, services performed and requested by the City are developed in conjunction with LASD and indicated on an Annual Service Level Authorization Form ("SH-AD 575 Form"). The previous MLESA was approved in June 2019 and will expire June 30, 2024.
Each year, the City of Rosemead adopts a SH-AD 575 Form, which provides a detailed breakdown of service levels and costs for each Fiscal Year ("FY").
On May 22, 2024, the City was advised by LASD - Contract Law Enforcement Bureau ("CLEB") that the annual rate renewal process resulted in the following increases, 3.44% for a Deputy Sheriff Service Unit and 3.17% for a Sergeant. Additionally, the liability surcharge will increase by 0.5% from 12% to 12.5%.
The finalized FY 2024-25 SH-AD 575 Form has not been provided yet; therefore, staff determined the estimated increase based on the draft provided. Law enforcement service levels are expected to remain the same with 22 funded positions and equipment purchases. The FY 2024-25 cost is estimated to be $10,586,362.
Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement; and approve the service level authorization for FY 2024-25 and authorize and direct the City Manager to execute all necessary documents with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Staff Report
H.
Approval of the City of Rosemead’s FY 2024-25 Statement of Investment Policy The approval of this item approves the Annual Investment Policy and delegation of investment authority to the Finance Director for FY 2024-25. There are minimal changes from last year’s policy to be in accordance with California Government Code §53601.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the annual Investment Policy and delegation of investment authority to the Finance Director/City Treasurer.
Staff Report
6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
7. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A.
Council Comments
8. ADJOURNMENT The next City Council meeting will take place on July 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
1. CLOSED SESSION
A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: National Opioid Settlement: Kroger Co.
Reference Number: CL-789606
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:
895 2059 2734 and Passcode: 443230 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.