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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
April 21, 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 - 7:00 PM Meeting
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Pro Tem Low
INVOCATION – Council Member Dang
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: 882 2583 9593 and Passcode: 416503, 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.
Proclamation Declaring April 19-25, 2026 as "CA Mosquito Awareness Week" in the City of Rosemead B.
Proclamation Declaring April 2026 as “Fair Housing Month” in the City of Rosemead C.
Proclamation Declaring April 2026 as "DMV/Donate Life Month" in the City of Rosemead D.
Presentation of the Clean California Community Designation, a Statewide Recognition for Advancing Efforts to Clean, Transform, and Beautify Public Spaces in the City of Rosemead Presentation
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Recognition of the Community Public Health Team for a Successful April 4, 2026 Community Convening Event for Providing Free Health Screenings and Educational Resources to the Community C.
Proclamation Declaring April 2026 as "DMV/Donate Life Month" in the City of Rosemead D.
Presentation of the Clean California Community Designation, a Statewide Recognition for Advancing Efforts to Clean, Transform, and Beautify Public Spaces in the City of Rosemead
3. PUBLIC HEARING
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Second Public Hearing Pursuant to Government Code Section 34458 on Proposed Draft City Charter On March 10, 2026, the City Council conducted the first public hearing of the draft charter. After holding the first public hearing and receiving public comments, the City Council directed staff to proceed with the second public hearing at a non-regular meeting date, in accordance with Government Code Section 34458. This is the second public hearing required by state law on the draft charter.
After holding a second hearing on the draft charter on a non-regular meeting date, the City Council at an upcoming meeting 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 at a regular meeting, which would be on May 26, 2026. 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 Second Public Hearing and take any public comment;
2. Discuss and provide any direction on the draft City charter; and
3. Vote on whether to schedule a public hearing on May 26, 2026 to consider the adoption of the draft charter and placing it on the ballot for the November 3, 2026, election.
Staff Report
B.
Public Hearing for Municipal Code Amendment 25-01 - An Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1032 and Ordinance No. 1033, Amending Chapter 17.54 (Wireless Telecommunication Facilities) and Adding Chapter 12.54 (Wireless Telecommunication Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way) and to Consider and Approve Resolution No. 2026-17 to Amend and Augment the City of Rosemead Fee Schedule MCA 25-01 (Ordinance No. 1032) and Ordinance No. 1033 are City initiated amendments to the Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC) to update Chapter 17.54 (Wireless Telecommunication Facilities) and append Chapter 12.54 (Wireless Telecommunication Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way) to the RMC in order to bring the City’s municipal code up to compliance with Federal and State laws. The proposed amendments conjointly regulate wireless telecommunications facilities on private property and within the public right-of-way and would allow greater flexibility and responsiveness to Federal and State laws while still preserving the City’s traditional land use authority to the maximum extent practicable.
Additionally, the City will consider and approve a resolution to amend and augment the City of Rosemead Fee Schedule to establish applicable fees associated with the review, processing, permitting, inspection, and ongoing regulation of wireless telecommunication facilities, consistent with applicable Federal and State laws and in alignment with the proposed amendments to the RMC.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony;
2. Introduce the first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 1032, approving Municipal Code Amendment 25-01, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 25-01 AMENDING CHAPTER 17.54 “WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES” OF ARTICLE 3 “REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL USES AND STRUCTURES” OF TITLE 17 “ZONING” OF THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH FEDERALLY AND STATE LAWS GOVERNING PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS RELATED TO WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
3. Introduce the first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 1033, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ADDITION OF CHAPTER 12.54 “WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY” FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS GOVERNING PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS RELATED TO WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-17, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD TO AMEND AND AUGMENT THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD FEE SCHEDULE 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. 2026-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,057,847.35 CHECKS NUMBERED 121515 THROUGH NUMBER 121587, DRAFTS NUMBERED 8999 THROUGH NUMBER 9101 AND EFT NUMBERED 54026 THROUGH NUMBER 54047 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-18.
Resolution No. 2026-18
B.
Minutes
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the regular meeting minutes of May 9, 2023, and special meeting minutes of April 14, 2026.
Minutes of May 9, 2023
Minutes of April 14, 2026
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
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Garvey Avenue Bridge Banner Design
The City Council will review and provide feedback on proposed designs for the Garvey Avenue Bridge Banner Program. This item is presented by staff for discussion and direction.
Recommendation:
That the City Council review the proposed designs and provide direction and feedback.
Staff Report
Presentation
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
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Council Comments
7. ADJOURNMENT The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.