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Brown Act
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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
February 11, 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
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Low
INVOCATION – Mayor Pro Tem Armenta
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: 884 8296 8437 and Passcode: 800933. 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
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. 2025-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $917,246.56 CHECKS NUMBERED 118466 THROUGH NUMBER 118574, DRAFTS NUMBERED 7821 THROUGH NUMBER 7881 AND EFT NUMBERED 53003 THROUGH NUMBER 53045 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-08.
Resolution No. 2025-08
B.
Minutes
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the regular meeting minutes of January 14, 2025 and special meeting minutes of January 28, 2025.
Minutes of January 14, 2025
Minutes of January 28, 2025 Special
C.
National League of Cities 2025 Congressional City Conference – March 10th – 12th – Washington, DC The City Council will consider authorizing the attendance of any Council Member and City staff who wishes to attend the 2025 National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in Washington, DC from March 10 – March 12, 2025.
Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize the attendance and finance of any Council Member and City staff that attends the 2025 National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in Washington, DC from March 10 – 12, 2025.
Staff Report
D.
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1026 - Amending Chapter 12.36 of the Rosemead Municipal Code Relating to Unlawful Camping and Personal Property in Public Places On January 28, 2025, the City Council of the City of Rosemead introduced for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 1026, amending Chapter 12.36 of the Rosemead Municipal Code addressing the regulation of camping and the storage of personal property in public spaces within Rosemead.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1026, by title only, 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
E.
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1027- Adding Chapter 9.36 to the Municipal Code to Prohibit Targeted Residential Picketing Citywide On January 28, 2025, the City Council of the City of Rosemead introduced for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 1027, amending the Rosemead Municipal Code adding Chapter 9.36 – relating to targeted residential picketing.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1027 by title only, 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
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
G.
Del Mar and Glendon Way Community Garden Services - Award of Contract The City seeks to contract with CultivaLA, Inc. to provide garden support services for the Del Mar Community Garden and the Glendon Way Community Garden. CultivaLA, Inc. offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the lives of local residents and enhance the experience of Community Garden users. This agreement aims to support the ongoing development and educational programming at the Del Mar Community Garden and Glendon Way Community Garden.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the proposed agreement with CultivaLA, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
Staff Report
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
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Los Angeles County Sheriff Update on Proposition 36 and New District Attorney Goals In the November 5, 2024, General Election, California voters approved Proposition 36, which authorizes felony charges and longer sentences for certain drug and theft offenses. Additionally, voters elected a new Los Angeles County District Attorney. The Los Angeles County Sheriff, Temple Station Captain, and Rosemead Chief of Police will provide an update on the passage of Proposition 36 and outline the goals of the newly elected District Attorney.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss and provide direction if necessary.
Staff Report
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
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Council Comments
7. ADJOURNMENT The next City Council meeting will take place on February 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.