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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
March 11, 2025
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
ROLL CALL
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Pro Tem Armenta
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: 821 2887 4905 and Passcode: 577843. 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.
Introduction of Newly Hire Assistant Planner, Candice (Yuxin) Jiang
3. PUBLIC HEARING CEQA: The following item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act, unless noted on the item.
A.
Public Hearing to Comment on the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Priorities The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires public jurisdictions receiving certain Federal funds to prepare a Consolidated Plan (ConPlan). The ConPlan is a five-year strategic document that is the foundation for the City’s participation in the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships programs. It assesses the community’s housing, public services, and development needs, while outlining strategies and goals to address those needs effectively. The City’s current ConPlan (2020-2024) is in its last year and the current development process is focused on the next five years.
The main objective of this initial public hearing is to solicit feedback on the needs and goals for the City’s 2025-2029 ConPlan.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive community feedback on the 2025-2029 ConPlan Community Needs and Priorities;
2. Review and approve draft 2025-2029 ConPlan Community Needs and Priorities.
Staff Report
Presentation
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. 2025-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,875,216.07 CHECKS NUMBERED 118575 THROUGH NUMBER 118682, DRAFTS NUMBERED 7882 THROUGH NUMBER 7905 AND EFT NUMBERED 53046 THROUGH NUMBER 53070 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-09.
* Resolution No. 2025-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,875,216.07 CHECKS NUMBERED 118575 THROUGH NUMBER 118682, DRAFTS NUMBERED 7882 THROUGH NUMBER 7905 AND EFT NUMBERED 53046 THROUGH NUMBER 53070 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-10.
Resolution No. 2025-09
Resolution No. 2025-10
B.
Minutes
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the regular meeting minutes of January 10, 2023 and February 11, 2025.
Minutes of January 10, 2023
Minutes of February 11, 2025
C.
Professional Services Agreement Extension for Priscila Davila & Associates, Inc.
On March 23, 2021, the City Council awarded a three-year Professional Services Agreement with Priscila Davila & Associates, Inc. with provisions for two one-year extensions. The agreement is intended to support staff in the administration, implementation, and management of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded programs - CDBG, HOME, CDBG-CV, and HOME-ARP. Last year, the City Council approved a one-year extension of the professional services agreement.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the third amendment to Priscila Davila & Associates, Inc.'s Professional Services Agreement authorizing the second one-year extension with a compensation amount of $120,000, which would be paid from the HOME and CDBG funding allocations.
Staff Report
D.
Approval of Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for Transit System (First Transit) On February 25, 2020, the City Council approved a three-year agreement with First Transit, Inc. (First Transit), to provide management, operation, and maintenance of the City’s transit services. In February of 2023, the City Council authorized a two-year extension that is set to expire March 31, 2025. First Transit has agreed to a month-to-month extension through June 30, 2025, and to maintain the current rates to allow the City to complete the Request for Proposals and procurement process for Micro-Transit and Ride-Hailing Services. The amendment would increase compensation by $350,000 for the extended period from April 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025.
Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment with First Transit to extend the contract through June 30, 2025. The amendment would increase compensation by $350,000 for the extended period from April 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025.
Staff Report
E.
Amendment to the Mission Drive Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon System Contract – Project No. 24013 On March 12, 2024, the City Council approved a one-year construction contract with Calpromax Engineering, Inc., for the Mission Drive Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon System Project – Project No. 24013. This project involves furnishing and installing a pedestrian hybrid beacon system, including the installation of traffic signal poles, communication conduits, a controller cabinet, the removal and replacement of roadway pavement, and the signing and striping of the crosswalk that spans Mission Drive. However, the project’s completion has been delayed due to long-lead time items such as the procurement and preparation of timing sheets by Los Angeles County Public Works.
All major signal components are now installed. The next phase involves Southern California Edison (SCE) energizing the service pedestal to test and confirm the hybrid beacon system’s functionality. The contract with Calpromax Engineering, Inc., expires on March 12, 2025. To ensure project completion, staff is requesting a four-month contract extension. Although most heavy construction is complete, the extension allows SCE, who often provides longer-than-expected wait times for energization, and staff to address punch-list items and close out the project.
Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign and execute an amendment to the construction contract with Calpromax Engineering, Inc., for the Mission Drive Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon System Project to extend the contract through July 11, 2025.
Staff Report
F.
Amendment to Construction Contract (United Storm Water Inc.) for the Storm Water Catch Basin Upgrade Phase II - Project No. 49018 On March 12, 2024, the City Council approved a one-year construction contract with United Storm Water, Inc. to retrofit sixty-six (66) storm water catch basins with Automatic Retractable Screens trash capture devices to help reduce the amount of trash entering the stormwater system and to the waterways. United Storm Water, Inc., submitted revisions to an existing Flood Control District permit to include the scope of work for the Catch Basin Upgrade Phase II project. Los Angeles County Public Works did not complete the process to amend the existing Flood Control District permit until late January 2025. The amendment to the permit has been issued to the Contractor and installation is underway. The existing agreement with United Storm Water, Inc., is set to expire on March 12, 2025.
Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to amend the construction contract with United Storm Water Inc., for the Storm Water Catch Basin Upgrade Phase II Project to extend the contract through September 11, 2025.
Staff Report
G.
Resolution No. 2025-11 Adopting a Comprehensive Traffic Calming Policy Establishing the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program This item seeks City Council approval of Resolution No. 2025-11, which aims to adopt a comprehensive traffic calming policy and establish the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. The policy was developed to address a range of traffic management challenges faced by the City of Rosemead. Notably, it outlines a roadmap for effectively addressing speeding concerns and cut-through traffic in residential neighborhoods.
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-11, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY ESTABLISHING THE NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Staff Report
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
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Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Review, Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-12 Amending the FY 2024-25 Budget and Related Actions, Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-13 Amending the City of Rosemead Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25 to Meet the California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 570.5 and 571 to Reflect Approved Rates The adopted General Fund budget includes appropriations of $30.7 million against revenue estimates of $31.1 million. The FY 2024-25 operating revenue budget was estimated at $1 million more than the prior year (FY 2023-24) budgeted estimate. Fiscal Year 2024-25 operating expense appropriations are $1.3 million more than the prior year budget. Based on year-end estimates staff anticipates revenue will exceed original estimates by nearly $480 thousand while operating expenditures will fall $1.6 million below budgeted levels. The estimated year-end budget surplus amounts to $2.1 million, while the estimated actuals surplus amounts to $1.9 million.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Receive and file the Mid-Year Budget Review Report.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-12, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGETS AND UPDATING THE AUTHORIZED STAFFING LIST; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-13, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SALARY SCHEDULE TO MEET THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 AND 571 TO REFLECT APPROVED RATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD Staff Report
Presentation
A.
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Review, Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-12 Amending the FY 2024-25 Budget and Related Actions, Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-13 Amending the City of Rosemead Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25 to Meet the California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 570.5 and 571 to Reflect Approved Rates The adopted General Fund budget includes appropriations of $30.7 million against revenue estimates of $31.1 million. The FY 2024-25 operating revenue budget was estimated at $1 million more than the prior year (FY 2023-24) budgeted estimate. Fiscal Year 2024-25 operating expense appropriations are $1.3 million more than the prior year budget. Based on year-end estimates staff anticipates revenue will exceed original estimates by nearly $480 thousand while operating expenditures will fall $1.6 million below budgeted levels. The estimated year-end budget surplus amounts to $2.1 million, while the estimated actuals surplus amounts to $1.9 million.
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
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Point Scale Discussion for Request for Proposals – Community Benefit Points for Companies that Voluntarily Give Back At the January 28, 2025, meeting, Council Member Dang requested the City Council discuss adding a criteria to the Request for Proposals (RFP) scoring card. Specifically, proposing to include a point scale item that would allow the City to evaluate contractors who demonstrate a commitment to giving back to the community through initiatives such as local partnerships, volunteer work, or other forms of civic engagement.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss and provide direction to City staff.
Staff Report
B.
Discussion and Consideration of Support Letter for Los Angeles County Sheriff Department This item is presented to the City Council at the request of Mayor Margaret Clark to discuss the possibility of sending a support letter to Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on behalf of the Sheriff’s Department. The letter would express support for their budget request to address the ongoing deputy shortage and other initiatives that impact the contract cities they serve.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss and provide direction to City staff.
Staff Report
C.
Council Comments
7. ADJOURNMENT The next City Council meeting will take place on March 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
7. ADJOURNMENT The next City Council meeting will take place on March 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.