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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
July 8, 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
ROLL CALL
ROLL CALL
ROLL CALL
CALL TO ORDER
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: 823 5603 0425 and Passcode: 945490. 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
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Proclamation Declaring August 8, 2025, as “National Night Out” in the City of Rosemead B.
Proclamation Declaring the Month of July 2025 as “Parks Make Life Better Month” in the City of Rosemead
3. PUBLIC HEARING
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Public Hearing on Application for Design Review 24-02, Tentative Tract Map 84327, and Density Bonus Application 25-01 – 7741-7745 Hellman Avenue Chaplon Mu submitted entitlement applications for the development of a ten small lot subdivision. The project also includes a Density Bonus application pursuant to California Government Code §65915 (State Density Bonus Law), which permits density bonuses up to 50% for a total of 15 dwelling units, two of which would be deed-restricted affordable units for very low-income households. The subject site is located at 7741-7745 Hellman Avenue (APN: 5286-036-016 and 5286-036-017) in the Medium Multiple Residential (R-3) zone.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony;
2. Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2025-29, entitled; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 24-02, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 84327, AND DENSITY BONUS APPLICATION 25-01 FOR THE CREATION OF TEN (10) SMALL LOTS. THE DENSITY BONUS IS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §65915 (STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW), WHICH PERMITS DENSITY BONUSES UP TO 50% FOR A TOTAL OF 15 DWELLING UNITS, TWO OF WHICH WOULD BE DEED-RESTRICTED AFFORDABLE UNITS FOR VERY LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. THE SUBJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 7741-7745 HELLMAN AVE (APN: 5286-036-016), IN THE MEDIUM MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL (R-3) ZONE
3. Approve the Density Bonus Application with the three requested concessions and one waiver/reduction and direct City staff to execute and record the Affordable Housing Agreement; and
4. Determine that Design Review 24-02, Tentative Tract Map 84327, and Density Bonus Application 25-01 are exempt pursuant to Class 32, Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
Staff Report
Presentation
4. CONSENT CALENDAR CEQA: The following items are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act, unless noted on the item.
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Claims and Demands
* Resolution No. 2025-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,873,767.83 CHECKS NUMBERED 119438 THROUGH NUMBER 119550, DRAFTS NUMBERED 8177 THROUGH NUMBER 8195 AND EFT NUMBERED 53346 THROUGH NUMBER 53366 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-35.
Resolution No. 2025-35
* Resolution No. 2025-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $2,060,746.98 CHECKS NUMBERED 119551 THROUGH NUMBER 119675, DRAFTS NUMBERED 8196 THROUGH NUMBER 8215 AND EFT NUMBERED 53367 THROUGH NUMBER 53420 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-37.
Resolution No. 2025-37
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Consideration to Cancel the July 22, 2025 City Council Meeting The City Council will consider the cancellation of its regularly scheduled meeting of July 22, 2025, due to a projected lack of quorum. Should the July 22, 2025 meeting be cancelled, the next regular meeting of the City Council will be held as scheduled on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
Recommendation:
That the City Council cancel the regular City Council meeting of July 22, 2025.
Staff Report
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Annual Service Level Authorization with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department To approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 annual service rate increases for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department law enforcement services, estimated to be $11,079,475.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 annual service rate increases for law enforcement services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Annual Service Level Authorization Form for FY 2025-26 and all necessary documents with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Staff Report
D.
Report of Purchase Orders in Excess of $10,000
The report provides a summary of purchase orders exceeding $10,000 issued during the months of January 2025 through June 30, 2025. These purchase order commitments reflect significant expenditure on goods and services necessary for City operations and are reported for informational and transparency purposes.
Recommendation:
That the City Council receive and file the report on purchase orders issued more than $10,000 for the months of January 2025 through June 30, 2025.
Staff Report
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Accept Completed Improvements and Authorize Filing of a Notice of Completion for City Project No. 31031 - Roof Replacement at Public Works Office & Warehouse Building On January 14, 2025, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Best Contracting Services, Inc. for the Roof Replacement project at the City Public Services building. The total construction budget, including a 10% contingency, was set at $537,267.50. The completed improvements included replacing the deteriorating roof with a new metal roof system, removing the existing hazardous roofing materials, and weatherproofing the new roof. Furthermore, the scope of work expanded to include the replacement of three non-functioning swamp coolers with new systems, including the fabrication of metal curbs to ensure a watertight system with all metal flashings.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Accept the project completion for the Public Services Office and Warehouse Building Project No. 31031 as performed by Best Contracting Services, Inc. with the final contract amount of $528,081.43; 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
F.
Consideration of an Investment Grade Audit Agreement with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. to Evaluate Energy Use Optimization Measures for City Facilities This item seeks City Council approval of an Investment Grade Audit (IGA) agreement with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. The purpose of the IGA is to evaluate the City’s energy usage and identify optimization measures such as LED lighting retrofits, HVAC upgrades, installation of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and implementation of Building Automation Systems. The audit will focus on the following facilities: City Hall, Garvey Community Center, Rosemead Community Recreation Center, Garvey Park Clubhouse, Garvey Park Splash Zone, Rosemead Park, and the Rosemead Aquatic Center. Additionally, the project includes the development of a Capital Asset Planning database and a Streetlighting Master Plan for citywide LED streetlight conversion.
Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Investment Grade Audit (IGA) Agreement with Schneider Electric in support of the City’s Strategic Plan Goal C to improve City facilities and promote the adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency resources.
Staff Report
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Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-38 Establishing Salary and Benefits for the Classifications in the Unrepresented Executive Management Group from July 1, 2025 Through June 30, 2027
Resolution No. 2025-38 describes the salary and benefits for the Executive Management employees of the City effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-38, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ANNUAL SALARY RANGES AND BENEFITS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD FROM JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 Staff Report
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Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-39 Establishing Salary and Benefits for the Classifications in the Unrepresented Middle Management Group from July 1, 2025 Through June 30, 2027, and Resolution No. 2025-40 Establishing Salary and Benefits for Part-Time Employees from July 1, 2025 Through June 30, 2027 Resolution No. 2025-39 describes the salary and benefits for the Middle Management employees of the City effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, while Resolution No. 2025-40 describes the salary and benefits for all Part-Time employees of the City.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions: * Adopt Resolution No. 2025-39, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ANNUAL SALARY RANGES AND BENEFITS FOR MIDDLE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD FROM JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 * Adopt Resolution No. 2025-40, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGES AND BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE SERVICE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD FROM JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 Staff Report
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Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-41 Amending the City of Rosemead Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to Meet the California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 570.5 and 571 to Reflect Approved Rates California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 570.5 and amendments to 571(b) require a consolidated Salary Schedule which shows all City classifications and salary ranges for purposes of determining eligible salary compensation for retirement be publicly available. The consolidated salary schedule must be adopted by the City Council even though the compensation changes were approved via a Memorandum of Understanding and/or employee salary and benefit Resolutions.
Resolution No. 2025-41 includes the Citywide Salary Schedule reflecting a 2% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The adjustment applies to Executive, Middle Management, and Part-Time employees. This schedule does not include any adjustment to the Rosemead Employee Association and the Professional and Confidential groups due to ongoing labor negotiations. If any concurrent salary-related resolutions are modified, the schedule must also be updated accordingly.
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-41, 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 FROM JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 Staff Report
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Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-36 Establishing Salary and Benefits for the City Council of the City of Rosemead Effective July 1, 2025, and Including a Monthly Auto and Communications Allowance in Lieu of Reimbursement In lieu of submitting individual mileage reimbursement claims, staff recommends establishing a fixed monthly auto allowance for Council Members. This approach ensures fair compensation, simplifies administration, and aligns with practices in neighboring cities. In addition, staff recommends providing a separate monthly allowance to support accessibility and technology needs, such as mobile devices, internet connectivity, or virtual meeting tools, in lieu of processing individual reimbursement requests. Consistent with City policy, Council benefits including Cafeteria-style Health, Welfare, and Savings plans, as well as wellness program benefits will also be updated to reflect recent enhancements proposed to employee groups.
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-36, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025, AND INCLUDING A MONTHLY AUTO AND COMMUNICATIONS ALLOWANCE IN LIEU OF REIMBURSEMENT Staff Report
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
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Council Comments
7. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting for July 22, 2025, will be cancelled. The next City Council meeting will be on August 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.