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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
June 9, 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 - 7PM Regular Meeting
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Pro Tem Low
INVOCATION – Mayor Armenta
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: 895 8578 5042 and Passcode: 175904, 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. PRESENTATION
A.
Proclamation Declaring June 2026 as “Pride Month” in the City of Rosemead B.
Presentation of Rosemead Recipients of the Republic Services 2026 Annual Essay Writing Scholarship Program Presentation
C.
Presentation by the ECHO-SGV Community Public Health Team on Food Insecurity and Assessing Community Needs and Opportunity for Action Presentation
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. 2026-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,049,202.67 CHECKS NUMBERED 121808 THROUGH NUMBER 121925, DRAFTS NUMBERED 9179 THROUGH NUMBER 9199 AND EFT NUMBERED 54122 THROUGH NUMBER 54166 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-28.
Resolution No. 2026-28
B.
Minutes
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the special meeting minutes of May 30, 2026 and June 2, 2026.
Minutes of May 30, 2026 Special
Minutes of June 2, 2026 Special
C.
Adoption of Resolutions Relative to the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election The City Council will consider approving Resolution No. 2026-23, calling and giving notice of holding a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities; Resolution No. 2026-24, requesting the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors to render specified services to the City related to the conduct of a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; Resolution No. 2026-25, adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidates statements submitted to the voters during city elections; and Resolution No. 2026-26, providing for the conduct of a special runoff election for elective offices in the event of a tie vote at any municipal election.
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt the following resolutions entitled: * Resolution No. 2026-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF THREE (3) MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES; * Resolution No. 2026-24:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO DIRECT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO ADMINISTER, MANAGE AND OVERSEE THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026; AND REQUEST FOR CONSOLIDATION OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH ANY COUNTYWIDE ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026; Staff Report
D.
Lead Free Homes LA Program - Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between The City of Rosemead and Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) The City was contacted by LACDA to establish a partnership for implementation of their Lead-Free Homes LA Program. The program provides free lead-paint hazard mitigation services to eligible residential properties, with the goal of protecting children under six and pregnant women from lead exposure and is managed countywide through program phases. The City was selected for inclusion into the 7th Phase targeting the San Gabriel Valley area, which started on June 1, 2026, and ends on October 31, 2026. An MOU is required to allow LACDA staff to process requests by City of Rosemead residents.
Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU between LACDA and the City of Rosemead.
Staff Report
E.
Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Extension for Transtech Engineers, Inc. - Building and Safety Services On July 1, 2022, the City Council approved a three-year Professional Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. for building and safety services, which includes serving and protecting the public by ensuring that building construction complies with California Building Standards Code (Title 28, California Code of Regulations) as well as State safety laws, disabled access, and City Ordinances.
The terms of the agreement allow for two one-year extensions, in which the first one-year extension was approved on June 10, 2025. Staff is requesting that the City Council consider the last one-year extension, effective July 1, 2026.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment with Transtech Engineers, Inc. and authorize the last one-year extension and the increase in hourly compensation in accordance with the CPI-U.
Staff Report
F.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-27, Approving SB1 (Beall) Project List for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Under the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Senate Bill (SB) 1, known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, provides the City of Rosemead with funding for essential road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety improvements. For Fiscal Year 2026–27, the City is projected to receive approximately $1,433,482 in SB1 funds. To secure this funding, the City must adopt a list of proposed projects by resolution and submit it to the California Transportation Commission by July 1, 2026.
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-27, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 Staff Report
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A.
Implementation of Senate Bill 707 Requirements and Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-33, A Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service Policy Required Under Government Code Section 54953.4 Senate Bill 707 (SB 707) significantly amends the Ralph M. Brown Act by establishing new statewide requirements related to teleconferencing, public participation, language access, and accessibility accommodations for certain local legislative bodies, called "eligible legislative bodies." Implementation of SB 707 relating to public access, translation of agendas, and accessibility requirements become operative on July 1, 2026. Among its key provisions, the legislation requires cities to provide two-way remote public participation and to adopt a formal policy addressing disruptions to telephone or internet service during public meetings.
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-33, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE POLICY PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953.4 Staff Report
B.
Adoption of Resolutions Approving the City of Rosemead’s FY 2026-27 Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Program Budget, Establishing the FY 2026-27 Appropriations Limit, Approving the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation FY 2026-27 Annual Budget The City Council will consider the adoption of the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget, which provides for total appropriations of $54,176,000. The General Fund operating budget of $34,615,500. The Capital Improvement Program budget is $7,965,250 and includes funding for three new projects, additional funding for existing projects, and funding for annual projects. The proposed budget for the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation is $1,373,300.
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt the following Resolutions: * Resolutions No. 2026-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING THE CITY'S OPERATING BUDGET, AUTHORIZED STAFFING, AND FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR THE 2026-27 FISCAL YEAR AND UPDATING THE LISTING OF SALARY AND JOB CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FULL-TIME POSITIONS; * Resolution No. 2026-31
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING THE CITY'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET FOR THE 2026-27 FISCAL YEAR; * Resolution No. 2026-32
Staff Report
Presentation
Attachment B - Resolution No. 2026-31 - Corrected
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A.
Council Comments
7. ADJOURNMENT The next City Council meeting will take place on June 23, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.