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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
March 10, 2026
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
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Ly
INVOCATION – Council Member 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: 846 8622 5509 and Passcode: 786063, or by calling (669) 900-9128. 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.
Presentation by Los Angeles County Fire Department, Fire Chief on Improving Evacuation Coordination with Genasys Evacuation Zones Presentation
3. PUBLIC HEARING CEQA: The following items are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act, unless noted on the item.
A.
Public Hearing Pursuant to Government Code Section 34458 on Draft City Charter On July 23, 2024, the City Council gave direction to place the proposed charter measure on the ballot at the November 3, 2026 statewide general election. The City Council directed that a draft charter be set for public hearing pursuant to State law. This is the first public hearing required by State law on the draft charter. The City Council will be conducting a second hearing on the draft charter at a special meeting on April 21, 2026. After holding a second hearing on the draft charter, the City Council may vote to adopt a motion submitting the proposed charter to the City’s voters. The City Council must wait 21 days after the second public hearing before adopting this motion. The deadline to submit the charter to the County for inclusion on the ballot for the November election is August 7, 2026.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing and take any public comment;
2. Discuss the Charter and provide direction on the City charter; and
3. Direct that the next Public Hearing be noticed for April 21, 2026 Staff Report
B.
Public Hearing to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-11, Authorizing an Amendment to the California Department of Housing and Community Development Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Five-Year Plan In 2022, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) awarded the City $1,983,626 in PLHA funds for housing-related projects and programs that assist in addressing the unmet housing needs of the City. As part of the process, the City adopted a PLHA Program Five-Year Plan, which outlined the City’s strategy to carry out activities that will increase the affordable housing supply. During that time, the City intended to allocate funds for new homeownership units. To date, the funds have not been expended and although the amendment period for the 2019, 2020, and 2021 PLHA allocations have expired, HCD is authorizing the City a one-time exception to amend the Five-Year Plan.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing and take any public comments;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-11, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM (PLHA) FIVE-YEAR PLAN
3. Authorize the Mayor or her designee to execute a Standard Agreement, any amendments, and all other related program documents with the Housing and Community Development PLHA Program.
Staff Report
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. 2026-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,688,230.90 CHECKS NUMBERED 121193 THROUGH NUMBER 121322, DRAFTS NUMBERED 8834 THROUGH NUMBER 8900 AND EFT NUMBERED 53902 THROUGH NUMBER 53953 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-13.
Staff Report
B.
Request to Add and Proclaim the Month of April as Fair Housing Month and Donate Life Month to the Approved List of Proclamations for Year 2026 The Fair Housing Foundation and OneLegacy have each requested that the Rosemead City Council proclaim the month of April in recognition of their respective causes. The Fair Housing Foundation is requesting a proclamation declaring April as Fair Housing Month, while OneLegacy is requesting a proclamation declaring April as DMV/Donate Life Month.
April has been recognized as Fair Housing Month since the enactment of federal fair housing legislation in 1968. Each year, national organizations promote awareness of equal housing opportunities through various events and educational activities.
Additionally, April is observed as DMV/Donate Life Month. This nationwide effort raises awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation and encourages individuals to register as donors often when applying for or renewing a driver’s license or identification card at their local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the request to add the Fair Housing Month and Donate Life Month Proclamations to the list of Approved Proclamations list for Year 2026 and schedule the presentations to a subsequent City Council meeting.
Staff Report
C.
First Amendment to Agreement with CultivaLA, Inc. for General Services of the Del Mar Avenue and Glendon Way Community Gardens The Parks & Recreation Department seeks to amend the General Services Agreement with CultivaLA, Inc., which provides community garden support services at the Del Mar Avenue and the Glendon Way Community Gardens. CultivaLA, Inc. offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the lives of residents and enhance the experience of Community Garden users.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the First Amendment with CultivaLA, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment on behalf of the City.
Staff Report
D.
2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports California Government Code §65400 requires the filing of both a General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report by April 1st of each year, for the prior calendar year, with the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the Department of Housing and Community Development. State law also requires that the Annual Progress Reports be presented at a public meeting before the City Council where members of the public are given an opportunity to comment on the City’s progress.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Receive and file the 2025 Annual Progress Reports; and
2. Direct the Community Development Department to submit the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports to the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and California Department of Housing and Community Development by April 1, 2026.
Staff Report
E.
Consideration to Cancel March 24, 2026 City Council Meeting The City Council will consider the cancellation of its regularly scheduled meeting of March 24, 2026, due to a projected lack of quorum. Should the March 24 meeting be cancelled, the next regular meeting of the City Council will be held as scheduled on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
Recommendation:
That the City Council cancel the regular City Council meeting of March 24, 2026.
Staff Report
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
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Athletic Field Use and Allocation Policy
Staff will present a revised Athletic Field Use and Allocation Policy to the Rosemead City Council that establishes fair, transparent, and equitable access to municipal sports fields for all user groups and organizations. The revisions incorporate feedback from the Parks Commission, including an increase to the minimum residency percentage required to qualify as a Resident Non-Profit Organization.
Recommendation:
That the City Council review and provide direction on the Parks Commission's recommendation to increase the minimum residency requirement to 35% for an organization to qualify as a Resident Non-Profit Organization. Staff also seeks guidance on whether to maintain the current 25% residency requirement for existing organizations that are currently utilizing the City's athletic fields.
Staff Report
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
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Discussion on Assignment of San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments’ (SGVCOG) San Gabriel Valley Forward Project Proposal on Garvey Avenue to the Legislative Committee Council Member Ly requested a discussion on assignment to the Legislative Committee the task of engaging with San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and adjoining cities on the San Gabriel Valley Forward Project.
Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff.
Staff Report
Memo from Council Member Clark Submitted March 9, 2026
B.
Council Comments
7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting of March 24, 2026 is cancelled due to lack of quorum. The next City Council meeting will take place on April 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.