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CC - Agenda - 04-21-2026 - Special 7 PM 1 Rosemead City Council Special Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026 CITY OF ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA City Hall Council Chamber 8838 East Valley Boulevard Rosemead, CA 91770 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 7:00 P.M. Special Meeting City Council Sandra Armenta, Mayor Polly Low, Mayor Pro Tem Margaret Clark, Council Member Sean Dang, Council Member Steven Ly, Council Member Brown Act Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting. General Conduct/Decorum During Meeting: While the City Council is in session, all attendees are required to observe the proceedings and adhere to established rules of decorum. No individual shall engage in behavior that is intended to or likely to incite violent or riotous actions, nor shall anyone disturb the orderly conduct of the meeting. Remarks must be made exclusively from the podium and directed to the Council as a whole, rather than to individual members or the audience. Comments and exchanges from the audience will not be acknowledged, as focus should remain on the speaker or the Council. Attendees are requested to silence their cellphones during the meeting. Any individual who causes ongoing disruption may be subject to removal from the proceedings per Government Code 54957.95. Americans with Disabilities Act In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 569-2100 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to allow the city to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting or service. Any writings or documents provided to the majority of the Rosemead City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours. 2 Rosemead City Council Special Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 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 com ments 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 publiccomment@rosemeadca.gov 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 E. 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 3 Rosemead City Council Special Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026 3. PUBLIC HEARING A. 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. 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 4 Rosemead City Council Special Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026 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 5 Rosemead City Council Special Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026 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. 2026-18 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. B. Minutes Recommendation: That the City Council approve the regular meeting minutes of May 9, 2023, and special meeting minutes of April 14, 2026. 5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF A. 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. 6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL A. 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. 6 Rosemead City Council Special Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026 POSTING AFFIDAVIT I, Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk, or my designee, hereby certify that a true and correct, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted seventy-two hours prior to the meeting, per Government Code 54954.2, at the following locations: City Hall, 8838 East Valley Boulevard; Rosemead Community Recreation Center, 3936 N. Muscatel Avenue; Garvey Community Center, 9108 Garvey Avenue; Public Safety Center, 8301 Garvey Avenue; United States Post Office, 8845 Valley Boulevard; Rosemead Library, 8800 Valley Boulevard and on the City’s website (www.rosemeadca.gov) ________________________ April 16, 2026 Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk Date 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, CA 91770 City Hall is open Monday - Thursday from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. City Hall is closed on Fridays. T: (626) 569-2100 W: www.rosemeadca.gov MEETING SCHEDULE: SCOOP Public Safety Commission Meeting  Thursday, April 23 @ 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting — CANCELLED  Tuesday, April 28 @ 7:00 p.m. Traffic Commission & Beautification Commission Special Joint Meeting  Wednesday, April 29 @ 6:00 p.m.