CC - Minutes - 01-12-21 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION,
AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
JANUARY 12,2021
The regular joint meeting of the Rosemead City Council, Successor Agency to the Community
Development Commission, and Housing Development Corporation was called to order by
Mayor Armenta at 7:05 p.m., in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Mayor Armenta, Mayor Pro Tem Low, Council Members Clark, Dang, and Ly
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Molleda, City Attorney Richman, Chief of Police Duong,
Director of Community Development Frausto-Lupo, Planning and Economic Development
Manager Valenzuela, Director of Public Works Daste, and Deputy City Clerk Haworth
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Pro Tern Low
INVOCATION was led by Mayor Armenta
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
There being no comments,Mayor Armenta opened and closed the Public Comment period.
2. PRESENTATIONS—None
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS—None
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Dang and seconded by Council Member Ly to
approve Consent Calendar Item A. Motion was carried out by the following vote
AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low, Ly ABSENT: None
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2021-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM
OF $575,628.75 NUMBERED 107981 THROUGH
NUMBER 108072 INCLUSIVELY, WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF
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Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-01.
• Resolution No. 2021-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM
OF $1,973,817.19 NUMBERED 108073 THROUGH
NUMBER 108188 INCLUSIVELY, WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF ,
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-02.
• Resolution No. 2021-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM
OF $1,091,689.95 NUMBERED 108189 THROUGH
NUMBER 108250 INCLUSIVELY, WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-04.
• Resolution No. 2021-01 SA
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AS
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$3,318.75 NUMBERED 10305 INCLUSIVELY, WHICH
IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-01 SA.
• Resolution No. 2021-02 SA
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AS
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$279,243.40 NUMBERED 10306 THROUGH NUMBER
10308 INCLUSIVELY, WHICH IS ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF
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Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-02 SA.
• Resolution No. 2021-01 RHDC
A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM
OF $232,400.00 NUMBERED 1622 INCLUSIVELY,
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-01 RHDC.
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER& STAFF
A. Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Live/Work Interpretation
Artist Live/Work is currently an allowed land use in the Garvey Avenue Specific
Plan, Residential/Commercial (GSP-R/C) and Garvey Avenue Specific Plan,
Incentivized Mixed-Use (GSP-MU) zones. A live/work unit is a space where the
lessee can both live and work in the unit within established parameters. Since a
definition of live/work is not specified in the Zoning Code or Garvey Avenue
Specific Plan, staff has developed an interpretation of how live/work units should
be defined and how parking should be calculated in mixed-use developments.
Recommendation: That the City Council confirm the interpretation of live/work
units as provided for in this staff report to apply to the Garvey Avenue Specific
Plan, Residential/Commercial (GSP-R/C) and Garvey Avenue Specific Plan,
Incentivized Mixed-Use (GSP-MU) zones.
City Attorney Richman stated Council Member Clark will recuse herself from this
item as it is in proximity to her residence.
Director of Community Development Frausto-Lupo stated the interpretation of how
live/work units should be defined was based on several factors; asserted the
COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant and sustained increase of persons
working from home, therefore it can be expected that live/work units may be
added into mixed-use development projects within the Garvey Avenue Specific
Plan; indicated staff developed an interpretation of live/work units based on
discussions with the City's Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Consultant, MIG, and
the Council Commercial Task Force Subcommittee. Mrs. Frausto-Lupo noted that
staff verified with MIG,that clarifying the definition of live/work would not affect
the CEQA and that staff also reviewed the surrounding cities' definitions of
live/work units to help determine the best interpretation for the City of Rosemead
within the scope of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan.
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Director of Community Development Frausto-Lupo defined live/work unit as a
unit that is designed or structurally modified to combine residential occupancy and
commercial activity such as artist studios, professional offices, software/media
offices or small-scale retail sales of art and crafts and:
• Where at least 25% and no more than 75% of the unit must be dedicated to
residential use;
• Where the working space is to be used by the one or more of the occupants
(owner-occupant or renter-occupant) of a single household or family;
• Where one or more occupants is the licensed business owner with a valid
City of Rosemead business license;
• Where the unit consists of a full kitchen, full bathroom (bathing and
sanitary) facilities in compliance with the applicable Building Codes; and
• Where no more than one full time equivalent non-occupant employee is
permitted to work in addition to the occupants of the live/work unit.
Mrs. Frausto-Lupo provided the following examples of permitted live/work uses:
professional office such as for an architect,accountant,realtor, sales representative,
website/graphic designer;consulting businesses;artist or author studios;businesses
such as artisan and home crafts (i.e., ceramics, paintings, handmade goods, etc.)
where the goods are to be sold primarily at a different location such as farmers
markets, festivals, etc.; and cottage food operations.
The Community Development Director stated that the Rosemead Municipal Code
Table 17.21.030.1 and the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Table 3.4—Development
Standards sets the off-street parking requirements for mixed-use developments in
the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan project area; explained since the Garvey Avenue
Specific Plan does not clearly identify the off-street parking requirement for
live/work units, the Commercial Task Force Subcommittee and staff determined
that the off-street parking requirement would be the greater of the two; emphasized
this will ensure that off-street parking will not be impacted by live/work units
proposed in the future. Mrs. Frausto-Lupo provided the following example:
• Proposed Live/Work Unit is 1,800 square feet:
o Size of the live (residential) component is 450 square feet
o Size of the work (nonresidential) component is 1,350 square feet
o Off-Street Parking Requirement:
• Parking requirement for live(residential)is 1.5 parking spaces
per unit.
• Parking Requirement work (nonresidential) is 3 parking
spaces per unit(1,350 square feet/400 square feet).
o Project would require 3 parking spaces (greater of the two).
Mayor Pro Tem Low opined the verbiage found on page 2 of 5 of the Staff Report
is not clear, "The Community Development Director or his/her designee may
require the discontinuance of a work activity in a live/work unit if as operated or
maintained there has been a violation of any applicable condition or standard.
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The Community Development Director or his/her designee shall have the authority
to prescribe additional conditions and standards of operation for any category or
work activity in a live/work unit."
Director of Community Development Frausto-Lupo clarified if a person obtains a
business license as an architect but operates as a completely different business,then
the city has the right to discontinue that business license; explained if someone
applies for a business license to operate as an artist that is selling crafts at the
farmers market, but then opens a retail spot within that live/work unit,the city will
add some conditions to that business license.
Mayor Pro Tem Low inquired if everyone that is working from home is required
to obtain a business license; asked if the process of getting this live/work business
license is the same as obtaining one for a commercial unit.
Mrs. Frausto-Lupo responded that obtaining a business license is specific to a
person who owns/rents a live/work unit as they are considered a business owner;
affirmed that the process is similar as submittal of an application, site and floor
plan, is needed to determine if the unit meets the minimum requirement of 25%
and does not exceed the maximum of 75%dedicated to residential; stated the intent
is to make it easy for individuals to apply online, and if all the documentation is
properly submitted, a business license can be approved within one to two days.
Mayor Pro Tem Low opined it is important that this application process is fairly
easy for these small businesses.
Council Member Ly thanked staff and Council Member Dang for working with
him on the Commercial Task Force to create flexible guidelines to assist us during
this pandemic affecting where and how we work; expressed he,would like to see
the option of a live/work unit extended to residents that work at a company and are
permanently working from home.
Council Member Dang applauded the City Council for putting the concept of
live/work units in place as it gives startup companies that do not necessarily have
the financial backing the opportunity to start off small and let their business grow;
thanked staff for their diligent research in bringing this item together as it is critical
to the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan.
Mayor Armenta thanked Mrs. Frausto-Lupo, Mrs. Valenzuela, Council Members
Dang and Ly,for their efforts with this item;expressed concern regarding allocation
of off-street parking,noting she understands it is determined according to the square
footage of the unit; opined it is unrealistic to say that each unit will have 1.5
parking spaces.
Director of Community Development Frausto-Lupo indicated Planning staff will
assist any residents and business owners with questions regarding the development
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and parking standards; asserted the item before Council is not a Municipal Code
amendment, therefore we cannot make changes at this time as that is how the
parking standards are written in the Code;noted staff went the more restrictive route
on parking as it would less impact the neighborhood.
Mayor Armenta asked how the city will be informing residents that they only
have 1.5 parking spaces; inquired who will determine which property gets the 0.5
parking space or does it become an empty space, also can someone apply for
additional parking.
Planning and Economic Development Manager Valenzuela indicated the 1.5
parking calculation is mainly for units that are residential only; clarified if a unit is
incorporating the work component requiring 1.5 parking spaces but needs 3 parking
spaces, then we would require the higher 3 parking spaces; explained staff will
complete all the parking calculations when reviewing the developer's project plans,
which should incorporate the percentages of how much commercial and residential
will be proposed in the live/work units.
Mrs. Armenta suggested for future discussion, rounding up the parking space to a
whole number instead of a half to avoid confusion.
Mrs. Valenzuela noted that concern was discussed with the Commercial Task
Force,which is why we chose the stricter parking requirement.
Council Member Dang asserted that the Zoning Code states calculations which
result in a fraction of 0.5 or higher shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number;
providing an example that if there is an apartment with a calculation of 6.5,
the requirement would round up to 7.
Mrs. Valenzuela affirmed Council Member Dang is correct, we would round up
if there is a fraction of 0.5.
Mayor Pro Tern Low stated there are certain occupations that are not necessarily
considered a business but are professional such as individuals that work as a
consultant for a company; suggested allowing an occupant to submit a signed letter,
documenting telework or other related activities rather than having to apply for a
business license for a live/work unit.
Mrs. Frausto-Lupo responded that a consulting firm is permitted as a live/work
use; indicated the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan has a 65% residential and 35%
nonresidential land use mix requirement while the live/work unit has a minimum
of 25% and maximum of 75% of residential, which will help developers; asserted
if we eliminate the requirement to apply for a business license, then the unit will
simply become an apartment/condominium, and it would be difficult for staff to
determine whether it meets the live/work unit requirement; stated anyone can
work from their home, explaining the live/work unit is for dual purposes, a busines
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license is required specifically for business owners conducting any transactional
activity within the city.
Council Member Dang inquired how much a business license costs.
Director of Community Development Frausto-Lupo replied a new business license
for office use costs $100 and anything that would not fall under office use but falls
under the live/work unit definition would also be $100 and $75 for renewal.
Council Member Ly agreed with Mayor Pro Tern Low that we need to make this as
flexible as possible; posed the question if I work for Raytheon and they say I can
work from home, can I purchase or lease one of these live/work units, and if so,
am I required to get a business license.
Mrs. Frausto-Lupo affirmed you could purchase or lease a live/work unit, however
a business license and floor plan would be required as it is a commercial space.
Mayor Armenta stated many businesses have seen the amount that they are saving
from not having to lease a space by having their employees work from home.
Mayor Pro Tem Low concurred with Mayor Armenta, noting so many companies
are asking most of their employees to work from home now.
City Manager Molleda asked if Mayor Pro Tem Low would be comfortable if the
Commercial Task Force Subcommittee met to address her concerns and brought
it back at the next Council meeting.
Council Member Dang stated he is comfortable adding verbiage to address Mayor
Pro Tem Low's concern now, so we do not delay the process further.
Council Member Ly encouraged Mayor Pro Tem Low to work with the Community
Development Department on incorporating language she is comfortable with, then
bringing that specific language back at the next Council meeting; requested we
codify this in a formal resolution so that direction is clear for future use.
City Attorney Richman responded if you would like to codify this, there would
have to be a plan amendment since this verbiage is in the Specific Plan.
Mr. Ly stated it was not necessary then to codify it if it would delay the process.
Mayor Armenta asked if a motion is still needed since staff's recommendation was
to simply confirm the interpretation of live/work units.
City Attorney Richman opined a motion and second would help solidify the record.
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ACTION: Moved by Council Member Ly and seconded by Council Member Dang
to confirm the interpretation of live/work units as provided for in this Staff Report
and to direct staff to work with Mayor Pro Tern Low on incorporating language
for other commercial-related activities, such as teleworking, into the interpretation
to apply to the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan, Residential/Commercial (GSP-R/C)
and Garvey 'Avenue Specific Plan, Incentivized Mixed-Use (GSP-MU) zones.
That specific modified language will be brought back at the next City Council
meeting for review and file. Motion was carried out by the following vote AYES:
Armenta, Dang, Low,Ly ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Clark
B. COVID-19 Update
This is a recurring item that will be on the agenda to update the City Council on
items related to COVID-19.
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide further direction.
City Manager Molleda stated as of December 6, 2020, the County of Los Angeles
Health Officer aligned its mandate with the California regional Stay at Home Order
to further prevent different households from congregating and overwhelming
the healthcare system; indicated on December 30th, the County announced the
extension of the Order to remain in effect for as long as the State Public Health
Officers regional Stay at Home Order remains in effect in Southern California. The
order continues to put a great emphasis on requesting all County residents to remain
in their homes except as necessary to conduct activities specifically permitted in
the Order and those that are essential services. In addition to the Order, the City
has also opted to close our parks and fields, and which will be reevaluated in
February depending on the City's numbers. Ms. Molleda shared that we continue
to provide COVID-19 at home test las, noting as of today, we have given out
718 of the 900 test kits purchased; commented unfortunately the City has 3,564
confirmed COVID-19 cases and 67 deaths.
City Attorney Richman provided a brief recap on our existing moratorium
ordinance adopted in March 2020, which states if a tenant (applies to both
residential and commercial) notifies the landlord in writing how the current
pandemic has impacted their ability to pay a portion of or even all of their rent, the
landlord will not be permitted to evict the tenant during the period of the ordinance;
indicated in October, the State adopted AB 3088 which overlaps what the City
has but, in some parts, preempt what we have; commented the State requires that
residential tenants pay 25%of their rent for the months of October to February, and
if not paid,then they could be taken to small claims court but still cannot be evicted.
Mrs. Richman shared that starting March 1, 2021, State law will now allow you to
be evicted if you have not paid the 25% and you have 12 months to pay rent for the
months of March to September; informed Council that the County adopted their
own moratorium to cover the month of February 2021 until they have more insight
to what the State plans on carrying out; opined it appears the State will extend the
current 25% payment at least another month, if not several months.
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City Attorney Rivit would be beneficial for Cto review
existing moratoriumchman to dadetermineised if we want to continue it as propeouncilrty ownersthe
and tenants have expressed confusion whether they are supposed to follow the
city or state moratorium; suggested Council focus on reviewing the commercial
component since the State is requiring that 25%rent component for residential and.
we cannot require anything less than that; noted she will bring this back to Council
for discussion at the next meeting or first meeting in February.
Mayor Armenta indicated a resident informed her that the landlord increased her
rent by $200 and threatened to evict her if she did not pay; inquired if there are
any provisions whether city, county, or state, that imposes a rent cap for landlords;
posed the question that if there are no provisions,would it be difficult to incorporate
a rent cap in our city?
City Attorney Richman replied that the County does have rent increase limit
but only applies to the unincorporated areas of the County and does not include
any incorporated cities such as Rosemead; commented that a rent cap could be
considered but there is the potential for property owners to believe that the City is
trying to regulate their properties and not getting a fair market in return; noted
there was legislation that went into effect that regulates which properties you can
impose a rent cap on; encouraged Council and staff to refer residents to our housing
authority that the City contracts with.
Mayor Armenta asked if City Attorney Richman could prepare a memo explaining
the parameters pertaining to imposing a rent cap.
Mrs. Richman affirmed she would prepare the memo for Council.
Council Member Dang inquired since the vaccines are coming out, how do we
ensure the seniors that live in Rosemead are not skipped.
Mrs. Armenta responded 75 years and older is the current eligible age, however
with the change in power, President-Elect Biden is trying to lower the age to 65
years old.
City Manager Molleda stated she has discussed possible options with surrounding
cities, including possibly joining our cities resources to provide vaccines at a local
location to our residents.
Mayor Armenta indicated she has also been part of the LA County Public Health
meetings, noting the City of Alhambra said they were under the impression that
every city would receive a certain amount of vaccines and could disseminate them
to public servants such as police officers or firefighters; clarified the County has
made it clear that they will decide how many vaccines are administered and not
every city will get a specific amount. Mrs. Armenta stated from November to
December,our positivity rate increased by 400%;asked the City Manager to ensure
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the city is aggressive in protecting its residents; commented it is not our intent to
take exercise or physical activity away from residents by closing parks rather we
are striving to protect everyone to the best of our ability.
Council Member Clark opined these regulations are important; applauded Mayor
Armenta for her remarks during tonight's invocation; expressed appreciation for all
of staffs' efforts during the pandemic.
Mayor Armenta noted that doctors have reported that they are seeing the highest
increase in positivity rates from children.
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR& CITY COUNCIL
A. City Council Comments
Mayor Pro Tem Low thanked Mrs. Frausto-Lupo, Mrs. Valenzuela, Council
Members Dang and Ly for their efforts with the interpretation of the live/work unit
in the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan; expressed appreciation to Mayor Armenta for
assisting with her complaint regarding the freeway sent to the Senator's Office;
opined she was appalled by the attack on our Capitol on January 6th, noting she
is proud to be on this Council working closely together to make our community
better; asked the Sheriffs Department to continue patrolling and protecting our
community and City Hall.
Council Member Dang stated he visited Rosemead Park since the pavement of the
walking trail was just finished, noting it was beautiful, however it felt a little stiff;
noted he visited Zapopan Park to compare the pavements,the one at Zapopan Park
felt softer and squishier; asked if the City Manager or Director of Public Works
could provide insight as to whether there was a different vendor or different
specifications for the parks.
Director of Public Works Daste affirmed that Council Member Dang is correct that
the surface at Rosemead Park is a little firmer than the one at Zapopan Park as the
original surface installed was a porous surface, basically a playground surface that
needs to be able to drain, noting the subbase at Rosemead Park is solid concrete
and it does not drain; stated since the original surface installed at Rosemead Park
was incorrect, you could actually lift it up from the surface, so we needed to find a
nonporous surface because of lack of drainage; explained we would not be able to
make the concrete surface drainable as we would have to put holes in the concrete
surface, which would be problematic to the subbase, as well as from a cost
perspective. Mr. Daste indicated the Design Engineer found a nonporous surface
designed specifically for walking, also for bikes if that were necessary, which
meant when it rains, the rain will not go through the surface and into the subbase;
noted we heard some concerns when the surface was being installed, so the Design
Engineer, Inspection Team and I, went to the trail to inspect it twice a day to ensure
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it was done per specifications; commented once it was over, we checked that all
things on the punch list were corrected per the City's specifications and that the
surface is currently under warranty; asserted if we would have opted to go with a
porous surface, they would have installed it but not placed it under warranty as it
did not have the proper drainage; reiterated it is a little firmer than other surfaces,
however emphasized the surface installed is the correct surface.
Council Member Dang shared it was firmer and feels stiff when walking on it,
however if you bend down and touch it, it gives, so there is some cushion value;
opined he understood the reasoning behind the different surface was the lack of
drainage; gave kudos to staff for identifying the problem and coming up with an
engineering solution.
Mayor Pro Tern Low asked if the other parts of the walking trail fall into the already
existing way.
Director of Public Works Daste responded that he has not inspected the existing
sub surfaces of the other trails; opined he is suspecting that it may have been done
similar, but is unsure as every project is different; stated we will evaluate when it
comes time to replace a specific surface.
Mayor Armenta inquired if Mr. Daste had record of how the previous construction
took place.
Mr. Daste replied that he can compile and provide the data available to Council.
Mayor Armenta requested a memo to see what type of surface the other walking
trails are.
City Manager Molleda affirmed we will include the requested information in the
Council Weekly Update.
Mayor Armenta thanked Director of Parks and Recreation Boecking, Parks staff,
Chief of Police Duong and his Deputies, for escorting Santa on his special visit to
spread holiday cheer throughout Rosemead; indicated several residents working
from home reached out to her as they received citations for not having a license
plate or simply for being parked two to four inches too far away from the curb;
opined if it is not a hazard we should not be issuing citations or using it as a source
of revenue; expressed concern that we are putting our residents through
unnecessary hardship as many people have lost their jobs and cannot even feed
their children; shared another complaint received was that our citation machine was
issuing the wrong citation to residents;emphasized we need to look into being more
compassionate to our residents, especially during this pandemic; requested an
update on this matter. Mrs. Armenta echoed Mayor Pro Tern Low's sentiment on
the insurrection that occurred on January 6th at the Capitol; stated she prays
our nation comes together and hopes for a smooth transition to new leadership.
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Mayor Armenta announced the following: 1)There is a new temporary Community
Garden underway and that garden plots will be assigned through a lottery system;
2)In response of the physical needs in our community,Rosemead Churches are co-
hosting a food distribution drive-through on Saturday, January 30th, at 11:00 a.m.,
at Open Bible Church, 7915 Hellman Avenue; and 3) City Hall will be closed on
Monday, January 18th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and we will
resume business on Tuesday, January 19th
7. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Armenta adjourned the regular meeting at 8:50 p.m., in memory of Gilbert.Rey
Guzman and Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick. The next regular City Council meeting
is scheduled to be held on January 26, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., in the Rosemead City Hall
Council Chamber.
Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Sandra Armenta, Mayor
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