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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
October 14, 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 – Council Member Low
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: 884 0505 5217 and Passcode: 922468. 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. 2025-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,084,520.46 CHECKS NUMBERED 120210 THROUGH NUMBER 120294, DRAFTS NUMBERED 8428 THROUGH NUMBER 8446 AND EFT NUMBERED 53570 THROUGH NUMBER 53585 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-48.
Resolution No. 2025-48
* Resolution No. 2025-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,089,197.46 CHECKS NUMBERED 120295 THROUGH NUMBER 120378, DRAFTS NUMBERED 8447 THROUGH NUMBER 8495 AND EFT NUMBERED 53586 THROUGH NUMBER 53623 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-55.
Resolution No. 2025-55
B.
Minutes
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the minutes of the special and regular meeting of September 9, 2025 and regular meeting of September 23, 2025.
Minutes of September 9, 2025
Minutes of September 23, 2025
C.
Request to Approve Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week for October 6-12, 2025 Proclamation A request to consider a proclamation for "Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week" from October 6-12, 2025. Code Enforcement Officers help keep our communities safe and healthy across California by enforcing local, state, and federal rules. Their work covers everything from building and zoning to housing, animal control, and overall public safety.
In 2018, the California Legislature recognized their important role by passing Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 283, officially making the second week of October "Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week" every year.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the proclamation request for "Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week" from October 6-12, 2025, and present proclamation at a subsequent meeting.
Staff Report
D.
Accept Completed Improvements and Authorize the Filing of a Notice of Completion for the City Council Chambers Audiovisual Upgrades – City Project No. 31030 On August 12, 2025, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Studio Spectrum, Inc. for the City Council Chambers Audiovisual Upgrade Project.
The total construction budget, including a 10% contingency, was set at $199,403.28. All construction improvements have been completed and have been accepted by City staff. A notice of completion will be filed with the Los Angeles County Recorder upon approval by the City Council. The release of retention funds will occur 35 days after the filing of the notice of completion.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Accept the completed improvement for the City Council Chambers Audiovisual Upgrade Project No. 31030 as performed by Studio Spectrum, Inc.
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.
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1030, Amending Title 15 to Adopt by Reference Title 24 of the 2025 California Building Standards Code Every three (3) years, the State of California Building Standards Commission publishes revised Building Standards Code (Title 24, Parts 1 through 12), effective statewide beginning January 1st of the code cycle. Whether or not the City takes formal adoption action, the City is required by law to enforce these provisions. Ordinance No. 1030 proposes the adoption of State codes directly.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Move to introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 1030, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, INCLUDING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDINGS CODE, THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, AND THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDINGS CODE, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS THERETO
2. Schedule a public hearing on October 28, 2025, to consider the adoption and second reading of Ordinance No. 1030.
Staff Report
F.
Appointment of the Youth Advisory Committee
The City issued a call for applications for the Youth Advisory Committee for the 2025–2026 school year. The Committee provides guidance to the City Council on issues affecting youth and is overseen by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the appointments of Zhaniya Ayankyzy, Sophia Cao, Vivienne Dinh, Kristin Kim, Peter Ly, Jessica Navarro and Evelyn To, to the Youth Advisory Committee.
Staff Report
G.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-49, Approving a Three (3) Year Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Rosemead and the Rosemead Employee Association, AFSCME Local 321, from July 1, 2025 Through June 30, 2028 and Adopt Resolution No. 2025-50, Amending the Authorized Staffing List The City Council will consider approval of a three-year Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with the Rosemead Employee Association ("REA"), Local 321 of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees ("AFSCME") covering all General Service employees. The MOU details the terms and conditions of employment and salary ranges effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. City representatives negotiated the tentative agreement with the REA. AFSCME is the exclusive representative of employees in the City’s REA General Service Unit.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-49, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A THREE (3) YEAR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AND THE ROSEMEAD EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION, AFSCME LOCAL 321 FROM JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-50, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE AUTHORIZED STAFFING LIST
Staff Report
H.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-51, Establishing Salary and Benefits for the Classifications in the Unrepresented Middle Management Group from July 1, 2025 Through June 30, 2028, and Resolution No. 2025-52, Establishing Salary and Benefits for Part-Time Employees from July 1, 2025 Through June 30, 2028 Resolution No. 2025-51 describes the salary and benefits for the Middle Management employees of the City effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, while Resolution No. 2025-52 describes the salary and benefits for all Part-Time employees of the City.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-51, 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, 2028
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-52, 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, 2028
Staff Report
I.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-54, Amending the City of Rosemead Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26, Fiscal Year 2026-27, and for Fiscal Year 2027-28 to Meet the California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 570.5 and 571 to Reflect Approved Rates California Code of Regulations 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.
For employees in the groups of General Service and Middle Management, Resolution No. 2025-54 represents the Citywide Salary Schedule including the 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Fiscal Year 2025-26, the 3% COLA for Fiscal Year 2026-27, and the 3% COLA for Fiscal Year 2027-28 summarized by the individual groups for concurrent approval. Please note that the City Manager, City Clerk, Executive Management Group and Professional and Confidential Group are not included in these COLA adjustments. If any changes are made to salary-related resolutions presented concurrently, a modification would need to be made to the schedule.
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-54, 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, 2028 Staff Report
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A.
Request to Proclaim October 10, 2025 as National Day of the Republic of China, (Taiwan) On September 9, 2025, the City Council reviewed a request from the Taiwan Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles for the City to issue a proclamation for this year, recognizing October 10, 2025, as National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan). This day commemorates the founding of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on October 10, 1911, recognized as the first democratic republic in Asia. The City Council tabled the item pending additional information from the requestors before making a final decision.
Recommendation:
The City Council approved the request to issue, for this year, a proclamation declaring October 10, 2025, as National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
Staff Report
B.
Council Comments
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-53, Establishing Salary and Benefits for the Classifications in the Unrepresented Executive Management Group from July 1, 2025 Through June 30, 2027 Resolution No. 2025-53, 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. 2025-53, 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
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A.
Request to Proclaim October 10, 2025 as National Day of the Republic of China, (Taiwan) On September 9, 2025, the City Council reviewed a request from the Taiwan Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles for the City to issue a proclamation for this year, recognizing October 10, 2025, as National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan). This day commemorates the founding of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on October 10, 1911, recognized as the first democratic republic in Asia. The City Council tabled the item pending additional information from the requestors before making a final decision.
7. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council is scheduled for October 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.