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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
December 9, 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
ROLL CALL
CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M. Special Meeting
1. STUDY SESSION
A.
Discussion for Design Options for Walnut Grove Ave Phase 2 and Valley Boulevard Roadway Resurfacing Improvement Projects Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss and provide further direction to City staff.
Presentation
B.
Discussion of Over-the-Street Structural Marquee Banner Along Valley Blvd and Digital Billboard Options for City Facilities At the April 22, 2025, City Council meeting, Council Member Dang requested that an agenda item be added to discuss the installation of a large structural banner over Valley Boulevard. He noted that such a banner could serve as an effective tool for advertising City special events and making key public announcements, particularly given the high traffic volume in that area. He also referenced other cities, such as Alhambra, which have successfully utilized similar banners as focal points. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta added that staff should also explore the possibility of installing digital billboards at City facilities, including parks and City Hall. Staff is now bringing this item forward for discussion, seeking guidance from the City Council on whether to proceed with further study and to explore options and approaches for the structural banner and digital billboard installations.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss and provide further direction to City staff.
Staff Report
Presentation
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Ly
INVOCATION – Mayor Clark
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: 832 7669 2411 and Passcode: 258769. 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. PRESENTATION
A.
Presentation Recognizing the Rosemead Kiwanis Club’s 80 Years of Community Service and Leadership
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. 2025-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $3,475,366.49 CHECKS NUMBERED 120467 THROUGH NUMBER 120550, DRAFTS NUMBERED 8515 THROUGH NUMBER 8586 AND EFT NUMBERED 53653 THROUGH NUMBER 53697 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-59.
Resolution No. 2025-59
* Resolution No. 2025-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,761,937.74 CHECKS NUMBERED 120551 THROUGH NUMBER 120649, DRAFTS NUMBERED 8565 THROUGH NUMBER 8606 AND EFT NUMBERED 53698 THROUGH NUMBER 53719 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-60.
Resolution No. 2025-60
* Resolution No. 2025-64
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,982,137.79 CHECKS NUMBERED 120650 THROUGH NUMBER 120740, DRAFTS NUMBERED 8607 THROUGH NUMBER 8648 AND EFT NUMBERED 53720 THROUGH NUMBER 53765 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-64.
Resolution No. 2025-64
B.
Minutes
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the minutes of the special and regular meetings of October 28, 2025.
Minutes of October 28, 2025
C.
Building Code Adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 1031 and Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1030 Amending Title 15 of the Rosemead Municipal Code (Buildings and Construction) The City Council discussed the proposed building code updates to Title 15 of the Rosemead Municipal Code during both regular City Council meetings in October. After hearing all testimony, the City Council directed staff to draft an urgency ordinance and regular ordinance to adopt the California Building Standards Code as amended by Los Angeles County.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Move to introduce and adopt, by title only, Urgency Ordinance No. 1031, entitled: AN URGENCY 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, AS AMENDED AND ADOPTED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY INCLUDING BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, GREEN BUILDING, EXISTING BUILDINGS, ENERGY, AND HISTORICAL BUILDINGS CODES, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS THERETO; and
2. 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, AS AMENDED AND ADOPTED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY INCLUDING BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, GREEN BUILDING, EXISTING BUILDINGS, ENERGY, AND HISTORICAL BUILDINGS CODES, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS THERETO; and
3. Direct staff to schedule a public hearing on January 13, 2026, to consider the adoption and second reading of Ordinance No. 1030.
Staff Report
D.
Consideration of Adopting Resolution No. 2025-58, Accepting a Funding Award of $1,200,000 from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Under the CalHome Program (2024 Homeownership Super Notice of Funding Availability) The City of Rosemead has been awarded $1,200,000 in CalHome Program funds from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development under the 2024 Homeownership Super Notice of Funding Availability. The CalHome award will be used to establish an Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior ADU Loan Assistance Program (“CalHome ADU/JADU Program”) to assist eligible low-income homeowners in constructing or rehabilitating ADUs/JADUs to expand the City’s affordable housing stock.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-58, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A FUNDING AWARD OF $1,200,000 FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE CALHOME PROGRAM (2024 HOMEOWNERSHIP SUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY) AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR
HIS OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CALHOME PROGRAM
3. Authorize the Mayor or his or her designee to execute a Standard Agreement, any amendments, and all other related program documents with HCD in connection with the City’s $1,200,000 CalHome award; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-61, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE AND APPROPRIATE CALHOME PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE CALHOME ADU/JADU PROGRAM Staff Report
E.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-62 to Receive and File the Annual Report on Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 In accordance with Section 66006 of California Government Code, the City is required to annually report on the status of Development Impact Fees, including the collection of revenue and expenditure of these funds, within 180 days after the end of the fiscal year. This report summarizes the required financial information for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-62, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE ANNUAL REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AS OF JUNE 30, 2025
Staff Report
F.
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-63 - Approve the Application for Grant Funds Authorized by Proposition 4 (Climate Bond) and Allocated by SB 105 (Chapter 104): Budget Act of 2025, Item No. 3790-102-6093 for Rosemead Park Improvements Delegated by the State Legislature, California State Parks requires the City Council to certify by resolution the approval of project application(s) for Climate Bond funds allocated by SB 105 (Chapter 104): Budget Act of 2025, Item # 3790-102-6093 (1) 1. (h) in the amount of $5,000,000 for Rosemead Park improvements.
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-63, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING APPLICATION(S) FOR SPECIFIED GRANT FUNDS AUTHORIZED BY PROPOSITION 4 (CLIMATE BOND) AND ALLOCATED BY SB 105 (CHAPTER 104): BUDGET ACT OF 2025, ITEM # 3790-102-6093 (1) 1. (H)$5,000,000 IS AVAILABLE FOR ROSEMEAD PARK IMPROVEMENTS Staff Report
G.
Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with CWE Corporation for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit Compliance Services On September 27, 2022, the City Council approved a professional services agreement with CWE Corporation for services related to the Municipal Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit compliance assistance. The professional services agreement is set to expire on December 31, 2025, and allows for up to two 18-month extensions (or 36-months) at the City’s sole discretion. CWE Corporation has requested an extension for an additional 18 months, through June 30, 2027. The extension period will be from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, the contract compensation will be in the amount of $249,999.
Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize an amendment to the professional services agreement with CWE Corporation for MS4 permit services, extending services for an additional 18 months, through June 30, 2027. The total annual compensation for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, will be in the amount of $249,999.
Staff Report
H.
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) Submittal – July 2026 Through June 2027 The Department of Finance requires the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, be submitted to the Department of Finance by February 1, 2026. Prior to that, the ROPS must be reviewed and approved by the Los Angeles County Consolidated Oversight Board. The deadline for submitting the ROPS to the Oversight Board is mid-December 2025.
Recommendation:
That the Rosemead Successor Agency Board take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-01 SA, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULES FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027; and
2. Direct that staff submit the ROPS to the Los Angeles County Consolidated Oversight Board.
Staff Report
I.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-65 to Approve the Sewer System Management Plan Update City Council approval of the updated Sewer System Management Plan, prepared in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for sanitary sewer systems, Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ. The Sewer System Management Plan document consists of the City’s policies, procedures, and programs for the safe, effective, and compliant operation of Rosemead’s wastewater collection system, and is required to be periodically updated and approved by the local governing body to ensure compliance and improve system management.
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-65, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE UPDATE
TO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
PLAN (SSMP) AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL ORDER BOARD NO. 2022-0103-DWQ STATEWIDE GENERAL WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS (WDR) FOR SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS Staff Report
J.
Receive and File the First Quarter Budget Report and Adopt Resolution No. 2025-66 Amending the FY 2025-26 Operating and CIP Budgets The financial position of the City for the General Fund for FY 2024-25 (unaudited) and FY 2025-26 through September 30, 2025 (1st Quarter) is summarized in the report. Additionally, carryover appropriations for the Capital Improvement Program are included. The actions proposed in the report include the adoption of Resolution No. 2025-66, which amends the FY 2025-26 Operating and Capital Improvement Program budgets. In summary, the data presented has shown that the actual revenue for the General Fund in FY 2025 exceeded the estimated budget by $2.1 million, while expenditures were $0.7 million lower than the budgeted appropriations.
The General Fund’s fund balance underwent a net increase of $2.6 million in Fiscal Year 2025, increasing from $34.4 million to $37.0 million. In addition, a total of $42.5 million in prior year appropriations across 16 funds will be carried forward to FY 2025-26 for 30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. Additionally, first quarter receipts for FY 2025-26 comprise 7.7 percent of total revenue and expenditures for the same period total 19.0 percent, representing 25.0 percent of the year.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Receive and file the 1st Quarter Budget report; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-66, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGETS Staff Report
K.
Proposed 2026 State and Federal Legislative Platform
At the Legislative Committee meeting held on Monday, December 1, 2025, staff received direction to update the 2026 State and Federal Legislative Platform (“Platform”), which serves as a streamlined tool for responding to legislative proposals that may impact the City and outlines priority areas critical to Rosemead, including Public Safety, Homelessness, Economic Development, and Infrastructure. Based on the Committee’s review, staff incorporated recommended modifications to these priorities. The Platform remains a flexible document that the Council may amend throughout the year.
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt the proposed 2026 State and Federal Legislative Platform.
Staff Report
A.
Presentation Recognizing the Rosemead Kiwanis Club’s 80 Years of Community Service and Leadership
5. CONSENT CALENDAR CEQA: The following items are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act, unless noted on the item.
6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A.
Approval of Fourth Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement The City and the City Manager entered into an Employment Agreement (Agreement) on April 26, 2022. There have been three amendments since that time. Upon mutual agreement, the parties may amend the terms of the Agreement. The Council, through the City Attorney in closed session and City Manager negotiated a proposed change to address vacation accrual and vacation caps for the City Manager. The Fourth Amendment will provide for a one-time allocation of 200 hours of vacation time. In addition, the cap on vacation hours in the Agreement is removed. As required by Government Code 54953(c)(3) prior to final action on the City Manager’s benefits there must be an oral report of the change. The City Attorney will orally report the change described as required.
Recommendation:
That the City Council Authorize the Mayor to execute the Fourth Amendment to City Manager Agreement with Ben Kim on behalf of the City Council.
Staff Report
B.
City of Rosemead Community Projects for State and Federal Funding Earmarks In early 2025, staff compiled a list of Community Projects (“Projects”) aligned with the efforts of the Legislative Committee (“Committee”) and the City’s Strategic Plan, to guide lobbying efforts in securing Federal and State funding earmarks to support these initiatives. At the Committee meeting held on Monday, December 1, 2025, staff received direction to update the list of Projects, to include additional projects that would benefit Rosemead residents. The updated list is presented to the City Council for review and direction on prioritizing projects for upcoming funding and advocacy efforts.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff on prioritizing the list of Projects.
Staff Report
C.
Discussion and Direction on the Expansion of Lobbying Services to Secure State and Federal Funding Per City Council direction provided at the November 12, 2025 meeting, staff contacted Lucien Global and David Turch and Associates to discuss the potential expansion of lobbying services to pursue additional grants and earmark funding. The proposed expansion would increase the monthly compensation for Lucien Global from $4,000 to $12,000 and for David Turch and Associates from $5,500 to $11,000.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff.
Staff Report
D.
Award of Citywide Tree Maintenance Services Contract
The City’s contract with West Coast Arborists (WCA) for citywide tree maintenance services expired on September 10, 2024. To maintain service continuity, WCA has continued providing services on an interim, as-needed basis while a long-term maintenance agreement was pursued. Following City Council direction, staff reissued a Request for Proposals on April 24, 2025, and received eight proposals by May 23, 2025. After evaluating the submissions, staff presented the results and recommendations to the Council on July 8, 2025. The Council, however, opted to table the report and defer to a future meeting.
Recommendation:
That the City Council review and consider the submitted proposals, select the contractor, and authorize the City Manager to execute a three (3) year contract in the amount of $265,000 per year through December 31, 2028, with the option of up to two one-year extensions.
Staff Report
Presentation
Attachment A - Draft Services Agreement
Attachment B - Request for Proposal No. 2025-10
Attachment C - Proposal from Great Scott Tree Service
Attachment C - Proposal from Golden West Arbor Services, Inc.
Attachment C - Proposal from Greenfield Landscaping and Maintenance Attachment C - Proposal from Mariposa Tree Management
Attachment C - Proposal from North Star Landcare
Attachment C - Proposal from Tiger Tree Service, Inc.
Attachment C - Proposal from United Pacific Service, Inc.
Attachment C - Proposal from West Coast Arborists, Inc.
7. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A.
City Council Reorganization
Nominations will open for appointments of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. • Appointment of Mayor – City Clerk Presiding
• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem – New Mayor Presiding
Recommendation:
That the City Council appoint a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for the calendar year 2026.
B.
Council Comments
8. ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting for December 23, 2025, will go dark. The next City Council meeting will take place on January 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
B.
Council Comments