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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
January 28, 2025
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
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Dang
INVOCATION – Mayor Clark
1. PUBLIC COMMENT The City Council will hear public comments on matters not listed on the agenda during the Public Comments section from the audience. 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: 867 9657 4770 and Passcode: 627089. 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.
Recognition of the 2024 Jr. Gremlin Rosemead Rebels Team on their Undefeated and Achievement of the Title of Jr. All-American Football Champions
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. 2025-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $2,225,848.58 CHECKS NUMBERED 118365 THROUGH NUMBER 118465, DRAFTS NUMBERED 7751 THROUGH NUMBER 7820 AND EFT NUMBERED 52974 THROUGH NUMBER 53002 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-04.
Staff Report
B.
Minutes
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the special meeting minutes of May 31, 2022 Minutes of May 31, 2022 Special
C.
AIPAC Conference AIPAC’S Congressional Summit, February 23-25, 2025, - Washington, D.C.
The City Council will consider authorizing the attendance of any Council Member who wishes to attend the AIPAC Congressional Summit, from February 23-25, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize any Council Member to attend the AIPAC Congressional Summit, from February 23-25, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
Staff Report
D.
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-06, Authorization to Acquire a New 2025 Ford Super Duty F-550 Truck for the Graffiti Removal Program The City is seeking to acquire a new 2025 Ford Super Duty F-550 Graffiti Truck from Roadline Products Inc., for utilization in the graffiti removal program.
The procurement of the vehicle is available through Sourcewell’s purchasing cooperative contract no. 091521-NAF, awarded to National Auto Fleet Group.
The total cost of the vehicle, including aftermarket equipment, is $165,142.67. Additionally, a request for consideration and approval of Resolution No. 2025-06, to appropriate additional funds in the amount of $56,000 to address the funding shortfall associated with the procurement of the vehicle.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Authorize the procurement of a new 2025 Ford Super Duty F-550 Roadline Products Inc. Graffiti Truck through National Fleet Auto Group (Sourcewell Contract No. 091521-NAF) in the amount of $165,142.67; and
2. Appropriate $56,000 in Gas Tax funding, by adopting Resolution No. 2025-06, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A NEW GRAFFITI TRUCK Staff Report
E.
Resolution No. 2025-05 – Granting Permission to Council Member Steven Ly to be Absent from Council Meetings Pursuant to Government Code Section 36513 for Military Service Overseas Council Member Steven Ly is currently on a military service tour, and his return date has not been determined by the Military at this time. Once he is advised, he will inform City staff of his expected return date. In the meantime, the City Council has before it for consideration Resolution No. 2025-05, which grants permission for Council Member Steven Ly to be absent from Council meetings passing 60 days, in accordance with Government Code Section 36513, to complete his military service.
California Government Code Section 36513 provides that the City Council may grant permission to a Councilmember to be absent from Council meetings for a period longer than 60 days, which if unexcused, would result in their office becoming vacant.
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-05, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA GRANTING PERMISSION TO COUNCIL MEMBER STEVEN LY TO BE ABSENT FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §36513 UNTIL MARCH 29, 2025
Staff Report
F.
Acceptance of Annual Audit Reports for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 The certified public accounting firm of Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP (LSL) was engaged by the City Council to perform an audit of the financial statements and perform compliance testing of the City of Rosemead of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. LSL conducted the audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and issued an unmodified (clean) audit opinion on the financial statements. This report provides a summary of the audit report to be used as a companion to the published Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Also included in the audit are the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation Financial and Compliance Report, and other documents related to the financial audit.
Recommendation:
That the City Council receive and file the City of Rosemead Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation, Annual Financial Statements, and other related audit reports for fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
Staff Report
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
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Graffiti Removal Program Overview
Report overview of the City’s graffiti removal program for the calendar year 2024, as requested by Council Member Steven Ly. Over the past several years, City staff has provided updates to the City Council regarding the graffiti removal program’s development and implementation, with the City Council providing insightful feedback and direction. The most recent update was in March 2024, and since then, staff has made substantial improvements based on City Council feedback and direction.
Recommendation:
That the City Council receive and file the report.
Staff Report
B.
Public Transit Services Request for Proposal
As follow-up to the public transit services report on November 12, 2024, staff prepared and released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Micro-Transit and Ride-Hailing services. The RFP was released on Monday, December 23, 2024, through the City’s bidding platform, PlanetBids. Since the initial posting, two addendums were issued.
Recommendation:
That the City Council receive and file.
Staff Report
C.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rosemead, California, Amending Chapter 12.36 of the Rosemead Municipal Code Relating to Unlawful Camping and Personal Property in Public Places Introduction of a proposed ordinance, addressing the regulation of camping and the storage of personal property in public spaces within Rosemead.
The proposed ordinance seeks to balance the City’s commitment to maintaining public health, safety, and access to public spaces with its legal authority under the recent United States Supreme Court decision in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson.
The ordinance, along with the attendant cleanup policy, reflects a measured approach that emphasizes compliance with federal and state law while incorporating strategies to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with available resources.
The report outlines the ordinance’s key components, relevant legal considerations, community needs, and anticipated fiscal implications.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the first reading and introduction of Ordinance No. 1026, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12.36 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CAMPING AND PERSONAL PROPERTY IN PUBLIC PLACES Staff Report
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
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Introduction of Ordinance No. 1027, Adding Chapter 9.36 to the Municipal Code to Prohibit Targeted Residential Picketing City-Wide The proposed Ordinance No. 1027 would prohibit stationary targeted picketing within 200 feet of a residential structure or picketing that proceeds on a definite course or route in front of or around a targeted dwelling.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the first reading and introduction of Ordinance No. 1027, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TARGETED RESIDENTIAL PICKETING Staff Report
B.
Council Comments
7. ADJOURNMENT The next City Council meeting will take place on February 11, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
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