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Brown Act
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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
April 8, 2025
06:00 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 - 6:30 P.M. Special Meeting
ROLL CALL
1. CLOSED SESSION
A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
(1 potential case)
Regular City Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Low
INVOCATION – Council Member Dang
2. 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: 881 1341 1770 and Passcode: 155804. 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.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A.
Proclamation Declaring April 2025 as “Fair Housing Month” in the City of Rosemead
4. PUBLIC HEARING
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. 2025-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,981,298.26 CHECKS NUMBERED 118887 THROUGH NUMBER 118987, DRAFTS NUMBERED 7969 THROUGH NUMBER 7988 AND EFT NUMBERED 53139 THROUGH NUMBER 53186 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-18.
Resolution No. 2025-18
B.
Minutes
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the regular meeting minutes of March 25, 2025.
Minutes of March 25, 2025
C.
Accept Completed Improvements and Authorize Filing of a Notice of Completion for City Project No. 41026 – Rosemead Park Restroom Renovations On November 12, 2024, the City Council approved the award of a construction contract to Bridgerock Construction, Inc. The total construction budget for the project, which included a 10% construction contingency, was $284,680.00. The project involved the renovation of deteriorated structures including installation of ADA-compliant fixtures, restroom stalls, plumbing upgrades, interior surface modifications, and lighting improvements. During construction, several change orders were necessary due to unforeseen adjustments to an existing concrete masonry wall and the actual thickness of the existing concrete slab flooring that were not shown on the project plans. All contractual items, including the unforeseen change order, have been completed and accepted by city staff as substantially complete and the restrooms have been reopened to the public. However, after reopening, staff requested additional work to address a couple of maintenance concerns. These include closing an opening above the main gates that allows unauthorized access to the restrooms and modifying the flooring surface to reduce slipping. Notably, these additional tasks do not impact the project’s completion date.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Accept the substantial project completion for the Rosemead Park Restroom Renovation Adjacent to Aquatic Center – City Project No. 41026 as performed by Bridgerock Construction, Inc. with the final contract amount of $275,890.44; and
2. Authorize the recordation of Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder and the release of retention funds 35 days thereafter.
Staff Report
D.
Accept Completed Improvements and Authorize Filing of a Notice of Completion for City Project No. 24009 – Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Concrete Replacements On December 10, 2024, the City Council authorized the award of a construction contract to CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. with a total construction budget of $390,487.08 (including 10% construction contingency). This project included removal and replacement of existing damaged sidewalks, damaged curb and gutter, non-compliant ADA curb ramps, damaged concrete crosswalk headers, and removal and replacement of existing trees that have caused damage to concrete infrastructure within the City’s right-of-way.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Accept project completion for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Concrete Replacement Project No. 24009 as performed by CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. with the final contract amount of $386,125.29; and
2. Authorize the recordation of Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder and the release of retention funds 35 days thereafter.
Staff Report
E.
2025 NALEO 42nd Annual Conference – July 22nd – 24th, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia The City Council will consider authorizing the attendance of any Council Member who wishes to attend the 2025 NALEO 42nd Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on July 22-24, 2025.
Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize the attendance and finance of any Council Member that wishes to attend the 2025 NALEO 42nd Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on July 22-24, 2025.
Staff Report
6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A.
Citywide Compensation Study and Related Actions
In 2024, the City engaged Public Sector Personnel Consultants to review and make recommendations to the compensation structure for all City positions and propose strategies for improvement. This report summarizes the study’s findings and its connection to the recommended compensation adjustments. Additionally, staff recommends aligning below-market salaries with current market rates.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Receive and file the Citywide Total Compensation study report provided by Public Sector Personnel Consultants.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-20, 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
3. Approval to bring back a salary adjustment resolution for Rosemead Employee Association after a meet and confer with Rosemead Employee Association AFSCME Local 321 representatives.
Staff Report
Presentation
B.
Consideration and Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rosemead, California, Amending Chapter 12.44 of Title 12 of the Rosemead Municipal Code Relating to Park and Recreation Areas Hours of Use and Enforcement City staff in conjunction with the Chief of Police have been looking at ways to address public safety issues that are effecting the residents and community of Rosemead. One area that has been a source of ongoing public safety issues relates to individuals remaining in City parks and recreation areas after park hours have ended. The proposed Ordinance will establish park and recreation hours and provide an enforcement process to exclude violators in addition to criminal violations.
Recommendation:
That the City Council consider, introduce by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1028, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12.44 OF TITLE 12 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARK AND RECREATION AREAS HOURS OF USE AND ENFORCEMENT Staff Report
A.
Citywide Compensation Study and Related Actions
In 2024, the City engaged Public Sector Personnel Consultants to review and make recommendations to the compensation structure for all City positions and propose strategies for improvement. This report summarizes the study’s findings and its connection to the recommended compensation adjustments. Additionally, staff recommends aligning below-market salaries with current market rates.
1. Receive and file the Citywide Total Compensation study report provided by Public Sector Personnel Consultants.
B.
Consideration and Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rosemead, California, Amending Chapter 12.44 of Title 12 of the Rosemead Municipal Code Relating to Park and Recreation Areas Hours of Use and Enforcement City staff in conjunction with the Chief of Police have been looking at ways to address public safety issues that are effecting the residents and community of Rosemead. One area that has been a source of ongoing public safety issues relates to individuals remaining in City parks and recreation areas after park hours have ended. The proposed Ordinance will establish park and recreation hours and provide an enforcement process to exclude violators in addition to criminal violations.
7. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
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Council Comments
8. ADJOURNMENT The next City Council meeting will take place on April 22, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.