CC - Item 5B - Minutes of September 22, 2020 Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 22,2020
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Armenta
at 8:45 p.m., in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Mayor Armenta, Mayor Pro Tern Low, Council Members Clark, Dang and Ly
(teleconferenced) ,
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Molleda, Assistant City Manager'. .c . , City Attorney
Richman, Chief of Police Lieutenant Duong,Directoorof Community Development Frausto-Lupo,
Interim Director of Finance Miller, Director of Parks;:and Recreation Boecking,Dictor of Public
Works Daste, and City Clerk Hernandez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Pro Tema pow
INVOCATION was led by Council Member Dang
1. PUBLIC COMMENT •: e
Speaker Karla Carvajal submitted a public comment by phone stating she received
a citatipn for parking on the 7500 block of Hellman Avenue, on the street in front
of the Silver,Lake Medical Center She explained that for over 18 years, she and
her neighbors pave;ved inrapartmernts and only have one parking space within the
complex.They ha e beeniable park additional cars on the street without receiving
citation Then`last week, unexpectedly and without notification, they received a
citation for parking on that same block. She stated that although new"No Parking"
signage wasnstalled, t's unfair to start citing residents without sending proper
notification of such change. She was concerned that many people are working from
' pl ome during thej pandemic, including herself As a teacher, she is in back-to-back
Zoom meetings from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and cannot leave her class to move her car.
Sheoasked thattthe City address this matter so that other residents are aware of the
no parkinggon the 7500 block of Hellman Avenue (corner of Prospect Avenue).
City Manager Molleda stated that City staff had recently replaced a"No Parking"
sign that was missing at that area.
Mayor Armenta asked City staff to reach out to Ms. Carvajal.
2. PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation Declaring the Month of September 2020 as "National Preparedness
Month" in the City of Rosemead
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Council Member Clark commended Public Safety Supervisor Mandy Wong and
her team for keeping the City prepared in case of an emergency.
Public Safety Supervisor Wong thanked the City Council for their continuous
support on emergency preparedness efforts. The recent earthquake in Rosemead is
a reminder to get your basic emergency supplies to last 7-10 days. She accepted the
Proclamation declaring September as "National Preparedness Month".
Mayor Pro Tem Low commended Ms. Wong for,always working with the
community to educate the residents about emergency:preparedness.
Council Member Dang recognized Ms. Wong for her workand always making sure
the City is always prepared.
Council Member Ly thanked staff fortheir hard work in keeping City and the
community up to date on preparedness information. � ��y
Mayor Armenta thanked Ms.Wong for her hard work in overseeing the City's HAM
radio and CERT program. She added Ms. Wong always makes sure the City is well
prepared for any emergen*;;.,,,
B. Fiscal Year 2019-2020 YeaizEn&SiiMmary Presentation
Interim Director of Finance Miller reported on the City's current unaudited
financial results He\explained staff projected the •City's economic forecast based
on the l mited data available for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020 General Fund
during atMay presentation to the City,Council. In the estimated Fiscal Year 19-20
budget, City poected a$2.7 million deficit in the General Fund budget. Staff
believed City expenditures were going to be above what was predicted in terms of
A'r the amended budget.After reviewing the City's revenues and expenditures for the
19-20 f seal year end budget, the City had a$910,000 surplus to the General Fund
reserve. TheaGeneral Fund will end up at $24 million at the end of the June 30,
---:,*:,,x2020,Fiscal Year. The'hardest-hit revenues were Sales Tax, Transient Occupancy
$Tax, and Building Permits/Plan Fees. At the same time, Sales Tax was better than
anticipated due';to an average 33% increase in pooled sales tax funds from interne,
sales throughout the state. Property Tax, Franchise Fees, and Public Safety Fees
remainedstable or slightly increased. However, Parks and Recreation fees
decreased significantly due to cancelling of all recreation classes. Lastly, grants
received and other fees and revenues were stable.
Council Member Dang asked if the Plan Check Fees were the final fees collected
after the consultant's fees.
Interim Finance Director Miller responded the Plan Check Fees revenue is the gross
revenue before the consultant's fees. He continued with the presentation and
explained the City's economic environment did slump from projected increases in
FY 18-19 to FY 19-20. In addition, looking at the FY 20-21, while Federal Aid
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from the CARES ACT Funds will help with some General Fund issues, as COVID-
19 Emergency continues, forecasting revenues was difficult to predict. Department
Expenditures were estimated at$24 million,and since Departments monitored their
spending,they only spent$22 million for Fiscal Year 19-20.
Council Member Clark asked for clarification on how sales tax is pooled from
online purchases.
Interim Director of Finance Miller explained when online purchases are made, the
sales tax charge is based on the State's sales tax formula` 0 about 8%, and on top
of that other miscellaneous County taxes are added. Further explained that
everyone that deserves sales tax, out of the regular; ales tax, gets a percentage of
the online sales tax pool based on their City's • ulatiori .
Mayor Pro Tern Low asked what the revenues,,for°Other Fees and Revenues were.
Interim Director of Finance Miller ..plied that other fees and ev = .clues were
miscellaneous revenues that included about forty fferent varied revenues such as
passport fees, copying fees, notary fees,etc
Mayor Pro Tern Low inqu ed how each of the C;tyyy Departments reduced some of
their expenditures. VA � ,.
Interim Director of Finance Miller statedtxy Departments spent less by limiting
their purchases of equipment and pplies.*In addition, the cost towards part-time
hours wasno "-used$;since recreation classes were cancelled; other vacancies were
left empty for a longer period.
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Council Member tycommended staff for their work on the City's financial
stability {
Council MenTber Dang noted construction increases during the summer; therefore,
the$1.5 mil Born in revenue for Plan Check Fees was good considering the COVID-
� g 19 pandemic started inmid-March.He asked what grant revenues the City received.
Inerim Director of Finance Miller replied many developers were waiting to see
ho the pandemic affected the economy, but many still proceeded with projects.
The gr.'tali e item includes grants that go to the General Fund, such as the Census
Grant and Recycling Grant that could be spent on General Fund expenses.
Mayor Armenta asked for clarification of the unaudited versus the audited criteria.
Interim Director of Finance Miller explained that once the auditors come in to do
their audit, they will sometimes review and ask that some items get booked
differently instead of how the staff may book a line item,resulting in some balance
changes in the actual budget balance. The books are considered unaudited because
we have not had the independent auditor review provide their feedback on the books
or present the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report yet.
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Mayor Armenta stated that she recalled staff mentioning a $4 million deficit for
Fiscal Year 19-20, and now there is a surplus.
Interim Director of Finance Miller replied that staff reported the worst-case
scenario by projecting estimated deficits for Fiscal Year 19-20 and the projected
deficit for Fiscal Year 20-21 and totaled the estimated $4 million deficit. Since
closing the books, there is a surplus, and the revenue for Fiscal Year 20-21 is
looking better than what was projected.
3. PUBLIC HEARING -None
4. CONSENT CALENDAR '4
Agenda Items D and E were pulled for separate discussion.���
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Clark and seconded by CouncillVIember Dang to
approve Consent Calendar Items A through C,yith;the exception of Items DIOnia E. Motion
was carried out by the following roll call vote AYESArmenta, Clark, Dang, Low and
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Ly ABSENT: None 1*,
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2020-3'6, 4-‘44.P>.-
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A,RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
.CITY OF t=ROSEMEADUALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CE1Z�TAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$1 41.371 4 02 ,n{NUMBERED 107410 THROUGH
NUMBER107481 INCLUSIVELY
Recommends ion Adopt Resolution No. 2020-36.
Approval of`Ivlinutes 3
NRecommendation: That the City Council adopt the regular meeting minutes of
October,22, 20:1`9.
C. BienmaFReview and Update of the City's Conflict of Interest List of Designated
Positions Pursuant to Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-35
The Political Reform Act (California Government Code 81000) controls conflicts
of interest of public officials through disclosure of financial interest and
prohibitions on participation in the making of decisions in which the official knows
or has reason to know he or she has financial interest. Pursuant to California
Government Code 87306, each city is required to have a conflict of interest code,
review its code biennially, and make amendments, if necessary. The biennial
review requires that the City designate employees who must disclose certain
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investments, income, interests in real property, and business positions, and who
must disqualify themselves from making or participating in the making of
governmental decisions affecting those interests.
Recommendation: That the City Council review and approve the changes to the
City's Conflict of Interest Code by adopting Resolution No. 2020-35, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE
LIST OF DESIGNATED POSITIONS REQUIRED
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UNDER THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
D. Assignment of Professional Services Agreement to RRMZ,rDesign Group for
Updates to the Housing Element and Public Safety Element, andthe Incorporation
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of Environmental Justice Policies m the,GeneraLPlan
The City's current Housing Element, which covers the planning period of 2014-
2021,was adopted on November 12, 2013,bye the City Council and certified by the
California Department of-Housing and Community Development (HCD) in
December 2013. Per State law,the City is required toupdate its Housing Element
every eight years, and HCD�hs e
astablished Octobe'r*, 2021 as the deadline for
certification of the City's adopted Housingvement for the 2021-2029 planning
period. The Housing Element shall demonstrate that the City has sufficient capacity
to accommodate the,number of housing units identified in the Regional Housing
Needsz.tAssessment -In addition, a focused update to the City's Public Safety
Elenientis�requiredas part of thisprocess to satisfy SB 379, as well as, the
incorporation`o'Environmental Justice Policies throughout the General Plan are
.required purSaaa to SB`1000 ;triggered by the amendment of more than one
'General Plan Element update.4,44 Recommendation:.. Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with
SRM Design Group to assist in the preparation of the 2021-2029 Housing
Element, update to the Public Safety Element, and incorporation of
Environmental Justice policies throughout the General Plan; and
2. Appropriate $150,000 from the General Fund Reserve Balance for Fiscal Year
2020-21. The City has secured LEAP Grants in the amount of $150,000
as reimbursement.
Council Member Dang commended staff for obtaining a grant to offset the cost to
update to the Housing Element. He inquired about the Regional Housing Needs
Assessment(RHNA) numbers allocated to the City of Rosemead.
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Planning and Economic Development Manager Valenzuela explained that the
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), sent the City the draft
allocations of the Regional Housing Needs Assessments (RHNA) numbers that
allocated 1.3 million units to the region. The City was allocated 4,601 units
requiring the City to accommodate low housing, affordable, moderate, and above-
average housing.
Council Member Dang reiterated the state was imposing the mandate to address
the housing shortage. He commended City staff for working towards trying to
meet the RHNA numbers. '$
Council Member Clark stated during the last cyc e,=t h e required RHNA numbers
were 602 units,and now it was at 4,604 units,a 7.5 pe cent increase. She explained
when she sat on the Regional Council for CAG, many cities were opposing the
rise in RHNA numbers;noted another citywa p shing to mal e most of the housing
on cities that already were built out. The areas that have the land,and could have
made these housing units easily,did,.not have to provide the requ red ho using units.
Lastly, she stated she researched the company4and contacted the last City they
worked in and received a good recommendation. She made a motion to approve the
professional services agreement with RRM Design Group.
Mayor Pro Tem Low asked what happens if a City c of meet the RHNA numbers.
Council Member Clark expressed that iso concerning, Sacramento is trying
to weaponize thewnumbers. If a city;does not meet the RHNA numbers, Sacramento
will find"ways to kip them. We do not build housing; we zone for it. Developers
have to ant to co Vie: into the City;,and since redevelopment was taken away, we
do not have the tools We need to lave low-income housing, but the developers
won't do that unless we incentivize hand we don't have the money to do that.
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TT : Moved by Council„
uMember Clark and seconded by Council Member
Ly to take following actions:
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1. Authorize the City.Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with
RRM Design Group to assist in the preparation of the 2021-2029 Housing
{ lement, "date to the Public Safety Element, and incorporation of
Enviro ental Justice policies throughout the General Plan; and
2. Appropriate $150,000 from the General Fund Reserve Balance for Fiscal Year
2020-21. The City has secured LEAP Grants in the amount of $150,000
as reimbursement.
Motion was carried out by the following roll call vote AYES: Armenta, Clark,
Dang,Low and Ly ABSENT: None
E. Memorandum of Understanding with Rosemead Employees Association and Salary
and Benefits Resolutions for the Rosemead Employees Association, the Middle
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Management, Professional, and Confidential Unit, Management Unit and Part-
Time Employees
The City Council will consider approval of a one-year Memorandum of
Understanding(MOU)with the Rosemead Employees Association(REA)covering
all General Service employees. The corresponding Resolution No. 2020-37 details
the terms and conditions of employment and salary ranges for their represented
members effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
Resolution No. 2020-38 describes the salary and benefitsfor Middle Management,
Professional, and Confidential (MMPC) employees effective July 1, 2020.
Resolution No. 2020-39 describes the salary and benefits for the Management Unit
effective July 1, 2020. The amendments toile Resolution include language
consistent with the 2020-2021 MOU with theCity ofRosemead's Employees
Association `g
Additionally, Resolution No. 2020AQ,describds,the202040 salary andzbenefts for part-
e
time employees effective July 1, 20202% E t y'.
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Recommendation: That the City Council takeheyfollowing actions:
1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding 4ith,the Rosemead Employees
Association ending June 30,-202,1,
2. Adopt Resolution No. 202007;entitled ,
(AK RESOIJU TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
``CITY OF ROSEMEAD, C®LINTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF�w CALIFORNIA,ESTABLISHING ANNUAL
SAY� z LARRANGES,, AND BENEFITS FOR
� «.CLASSIFIC I; TIONS IN THE GENERAL SERVICES
UNIT OF TIIECITY OF ROSEMEAD;
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4;-3. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-38, entitled:
`V.. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
ANNUAL SALARY RANGES AND BENEFITS FOR
CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE MIDDLE MANAGEMENT,
'PROFESSIONAL, AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD;
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-39, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
ANNUAL SALARY RANGES AND BENEFITS FOR
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CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE MANAGEMENT SERVICE
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD;
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-40, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
ANNUAL SALARY RANGES AND BENEFITS FOR
PART-TIME CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE SERVICE OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD; and
6. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-41, entitled: 45>
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYw CUNCI �4�0, THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA,ESTABLISI,NG
THE COMPREHENSIVE S+. {ARY SCHEDULE F R
ALL FULL-TIME CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD
Mayor Armenta noted the Staff Report stated "As a result, the successor MOU
provides no increase in salary and/or benefit oss.' She stated that some positions
were being upgraded withhigher salaries and benefits when the budget was
approved and voted on. Expressed concern that other positions will not get any
increases in their salary or benefits.
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City Manager Molleda explained that a salary' survey was not going to occur this
current year and cl•arified that merit increases were not being taken away. When an
employee gets theirevaluation,theare entitled to their merit increase.
Mayor Armena „s1'.5tated sheunderstood how the Staff Report read, however,
wantedo clarify i f no increases in salary and benefit costs also meant employees
asp
0r were not getting their;meritincreases.
aMayor Pro TemLow noted the table in the Staff Report showed that if an employee
,eceived a specific rating,they could get an increase.
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Ciitty`•anage Vlolleda clarified there was no additional money being requested
than what had been budgeted.
Council Member Ly explained that an employee gets a merit increase until they
meet the cap and are then considered"Y"rated.
Mayor Armenta stated she wanted her comments to reflect her previous concerns
on upgrading positions when she felt it was inappropriate during the COVID-19
pandemic. She asked if the employees agreed with the MOU.
City Manager Molleda replied yes, the employees agreed with the terms in
the MOU.
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Council Member Ly clarified that the City Council would do its best to protect its
employees. Therefore, the City Council has to make sure that benefits and salaries
are comparable to those of the surrounding communities and constant with what is
going on right now in the environment.
Mayor Armenta asked about the cost-of-living adjustment(COLA).
City Manager Molleda replied there were no cost-of-living adjustments because the
City switched to the merit base increases.
Council Member Ly reaffirmed the changes thatttook place over 13 years ago to
provide merit increases instead of COLA's.
Council Member Dang asked for clarification on the verbiagetstating, "In addition
the language was added to include a 2.5 increase for employees' ith an insufficient
basis for evaluation".
City Manager Molleda explained since there will not be a salary survey this year,
the 2.5 increase makes salaries more comparable with other surrounding cities.
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Mayor Armenta asked for clarification on how the salary.surveys are factored into
the increases. ;
City Manage ,,Molleda explained that thereare�11 cities in the MOU that are
surveyed eevery two years.The data from the 11y cities is then compared to the City's
salary.schedule. $
ACTION oved by Council Memo r Ly and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Low
totake the following ctions ,
1. ApprO,y- Memorandum of Understanding with the Rosemead Employees
AssociaCion endirigUg 30, 2021;
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-37, entitled:
:A REESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
\C-"TY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ANNUAL
SALARY RANGES AND BENEFITS FOR
CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE GENERAL SERVICES
UNIT OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD;
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-38, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
ANNUAL SALARY RANGES AND BENEFITS FOR
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CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE MIDDLE MANAGEMENT,
PROFESSIONAL, AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD;
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-39, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
ANNUAL SALARY RANGES AND BENEFITS FOR
CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE MANAGEMENT‘SERVICE
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD;
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5. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-40, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL O HE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
ANNUAL SALARY RANGES ANDS,BENEFITS FOWL
ve
PART-TIME CLASSIFICATIQ S IN THE\'SERVICE OF '
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD; ands _
6. Adopt Resolution No.2020 41, entitled: r
A RESOLUTION OF THECITN,C.I
Y COUL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
THE COMPREHENSIVE SALAR-Y SCHEDULE FOR
ALLFUEL-TIME CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE CITY
:OF ROSEMEAD
Motion was carriedd out by, the following roll call vote AYES: Armenta, Clark,
Dang,Low and Ly ABSENT None
5. MATTERS FROM CITYAMANAGER& STAFF
A ,Update on the'Public Safety Center Renovation Project
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This=item is to;provide the City Council a progress update and present the proposed
des gri_of thePublic Safety Center renovation project.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file.
Assistant City Manager Kim presented a PowerPoint presentation updating the
City Council about the Public Safety Center renovation project. The proposed
improvements include upgrades to reduce the service cost and response times;
provide residents a facility that they can access instead of traveling to the Temple
Sheriff Station; increase Deputy Sheriffs' presence on the south end of the City;
additional improvements to the Public Safety Center to include faster internet
speed, which is currently being worked on; and provide a secure parking lot, an
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armory room,changing lockers,an interview room,a separate restroom for deputies
and the public, and video surveillance throughout the building's perimeter.
Mr. Kim explained the renovation includes a secured parking lot created on the turf
area and hardscape, where the existing parking lot is located. There will be an
8-foot wall connecting the parking lot and creating a secure walkway for deputies.
The Public Safety Center's proposed interior is to remove a storage room to provide
access to the outside of the building. Changing the existing two restrooms and
dividing them to create two additional restrooms for the staff and deputies only. A
new outside customer window will be created to conductadditional transactions.
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Mayor Pro Tem Low asked how many deputies can`be4stationed in a work area.
Chief of Police Lieutenant Duong replied there will bekcsix computers and can
accommodate up to six deputies at the, same time. Aniadditional desk will
accommodate another six deputies, butabout 10-15 deputies cane in the facility
at any given time.
Mayor Pro Tem Low asked how the newroposed floor plan suited the deputies
better than the current floor plan.
Chief of Police Lieutenant Duongex lained there is oea the deputies can check-
in and change into their uniforms i i he current floor plan. The new floor plan will
allow deputies to be permanently placed l.thee Public Safety Center and have a
space to change
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Mayorop o Temtaw asked for clarification on who would be stationed at the
Public Safety,\Cente since Rosemead has its special Assignment Team and regular
patrol deputies o�
Chief,ofPolice Lieutenant Duong replied the special Assignment Team would be
stationedhat ublic Safety Center, and the regular patrol deputies would still come
from TempleStation "
Mayor Pro TO Low inquired if the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) would
concue to be4ai Public Safety Center or moved to another location.
City Manager Molleda stated there had been conversations about relocating the
Emergency Operation Center to the Rosemead Community Recreation Center as it
has a large space, but nothing had been finalized.
Council Member Clark expressed concern with relocating the Emergency
Operation Center. She stated that using the Community Center as an EOC would
be a problem because the facility is used for community events. If there was an
earthquake while a community event was being held at the community center,then
the emergency equipment needed to operate would not be secure at the EOC.
Explained during an earthquake, people usually are shaken and scared, and
somebody could take advantage of that situation and steal equipment. The
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Emergency Operation Center should remain at the Public Safety Center where
equipment is secure as the deputies are stationed and prepared for emergencies
there. She reiterated that when Council mentioned relocating Public Safety
Supervisor Mandy Wong, three Council Members were opposed to relocating her
during a past discussion.
City Attorney Richman cautioned the City Council about discussing a topic that is
not specifically about the Public Safety renovation item.
Council Member Clark assured City Attorney Richman the Emergency Operation
Center concerns the Public Safety Center renovationzShe explained although the
item is a receive and file,the updates on what is being proposed at the Public Safety
Center also involves what will happen to the Emergency-Qperation Center.
Mayor Armenta reiterated the Public .Safety 'Center acts'as the Emergency
Operation Center as well.
Council Member Ly stated that as previous discussion, former Chief of Police
Kusayanagi talked about response rates andanoted that'one of the struggles deputies
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have is driving from Temple Station to Rosemead. The time it takes to cross the
freeways underpass and traffic near the on-ra nps and off-ramps. By relocating
some deputies to the PublicSafetyCenter, to
accesshe south end of the City during
an emergency will be much,faster%Mr Ly asked: about the corrugated metal
protective wall barrier being p roposed =4s °
Chief of Police Lseutenant Duos g replied the barrier is only for concealment
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Council Member Ly uggested aconcrete block wall be installed to create a secured
walkway to protect deputies He opined that relocating the Emergency Operation
Centershould be assessed and warrants further conversation. He noted that if the
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Emergency Operation Center had to be activated during the pandemic, social
; distancing would be an issue, and the current room would be ineffective. He
>4- expressed support for threnovation of the Public Safety Center to reduce response
••v::times, improve community access and increase police presence.
In response to Council Member Ly's comments, Chief of Police Lieutenant Duong
reiterated,that deputies stationed at Public Safety Center would be more accessible
to stay in the City's south end of the city. Deputies could drive to Public Safety
Center when delivering evidence instead of driving north to Temple Station and
driving back to the City.
Council Member Dang expressed support of the proposed renovations to the Public
Safety Center to improve the response times and access to the residents. Also, the
topic on the Emergency Operation Center could be brought back at a future meeting
for discussion. He suggested that an Emergency Operation Center not be near
Southern California Edison towers.
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Mayor Armenta stated she supports the Public Safety Center renovations;however,
expressed concern about relocating the Emergency Operation Center to the
Rosemead Community Recreation Center. She noted that the Emergency Operation
Center should remain on the southside of the City should an emergency prevent
access to one side of the City. She asked who the decision-makers are on relocating
the Emergency Operation Center.
City Manager Molleda replied the discussion is preliminary between the Assistant
City Manager, the Chief of Police, and herself.
Mayor Armenta stated that the City Council should determine if the Emergency
Operation Center should be relocated. She also suggested using the Garvey Park
facility, formerly the Public Works Maintenance Facility, as another Emergency
Operation Center.
Council Member Ly reminded Mayor,Armenta that there havelbe;en discussions to
convert the Garvey Park facility to ay th center.
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Mayor Pro Tem Low agreed on the discussion to reassess the Emergency Operation
Center. She suggested City staff gathermore information and options for
consideration. She noted s''ksupports the proposedenovations to the Public Safety
Center. KA3
Council Member Clark agreed w the-,&®roj ec and Council Member Ly's
comments a s out not having the�metal wall butnstalling a concrete barrier instead.
Mrs. Clark. noted that she is opposed to relocating the Emergency Operation Center.
She stated she has gone through theCERT training, and the location is ideal.
Council Member *asked when the'fnal proposed design will come before the
i o n what=th e estimated cost of the renovation was, and timeline.
Assistant City Manager Kim stated staff would develop the construction documents
q and go through the pan. check process before returning to the City Council.
The estimated cost is about $600,000 to $700,000 all-inclusive, including
e uipment andu rniture. Construction could take four to five months.
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Mayo e t asked if there is another Emergency Operation Center in the
southsde h"o�used •in •this facility.
Assistant City Manager Kim suggested that staff bring back further information
about the Emergency Operation Center.
Mayor Armenta stated she asked because she made comments if Code Enforcement
Officers would remain at City Hall downstairs at a previous Council meeting. She
was told Code Enforcement Officers were going to stay at City Hall.
Assistant City Manager Kim reaffirmed Code Enforcement would remain at
City Hall.
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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 reported there were no new changes in the County of Los
Angeles Department of Public Health, Safer at Work in the:Community for Control
of COVID-19 order. Hair salons and barbershops ontmue to be open, indoor,
with operations at 25%. Other operations are still encouraged to continue providing
as many services as possible outside. The City will�bekreopening the skatepark
next week and post proper signage, address ng-masks and social distancing usage.
The Planning and Economic Development Divisio�taff continues to
updateCOVID-19 information on the City's website for bu�si esses, employees,
renters, residents, and seniors. Ema ;s were sent to Rosemead:®usinesses on
September 14 and 17. The first nd
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on informed the business community that
the City was accepting applications for boththe City Business Rental Assistance
Program and the Small Business Assistance Program. The second notification was
a reminder to businesses than the grant program wi l close on Monday, September
21st, which was yesterday ast week the Planning nd Economic Development
•Division received a temporary outdoor dining application from the new Kim
Noodle House. Also, the Great Plates Delivery prOgram had been extended to
October 9thThe,City continues;to provide alome COVID-19 testing kits since
the program started4on August 24th. We have received 143 total requests, of which
115 had e� ualified Ws of today,there are a total of 818 confirmed COVID-19 cases
in the City�of Rosemead. ;..
CitysAttorneyRRi hman Pspo fe abYout the current moratorium, where as long as the
Governor>said th''V,*as an emergency situation, agencies were authorized to do
eviction`protectionnd that is how long local ordinances would also exist. She
explained thathe City Council might want to fall under the County's moratorium
` w since they extehded it. She reiterated that she will bring further information to the
`',City Council if`t`he City wants to continue its moratorium or follow the State's or
County moratoriums instead.
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Council ember Dang inquired about the flu shot and dental clinic drive event.
City Manager Molleda stated a Flu Shot Drive was scheduled to occur at the
Rosemead Community Recreation Center on Saturday, October 10th, from 9:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Dental clinic will also operate by appointment only.
Mayor Armenta stated she had previously suggested for the City to look into
hosting a food drive. Subsequently, since the City received the CBDG COVID-19
funding and issued a competitive bid for food distribution services, community
churches were awarded the money. She clarified that the Churches and the Kiwanis
Club received the CDBG COVID-19 funds through the City. She expressed
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disappointment the City was not mentioned in the food distribution event flyer and
wanted to ensure that residents knew the City is trying to bring programs to help
during the COVID-19 pandemic.
City Manager Molleda stated she would follow up with Mr. Landing on why the
City was not mentioned in the event flyer.
Director of Community Development Frausto-Lupo stated the City did provide
financial assistance through the CDBG Coronavirus funding to the church groups
and the Asian Youth Center. The food distribution eventFwas included on the City's
website. Staff will provide updates to the community''thr`ough mass emails and
social media. Acknowledged and ensured City,staff will do a better job in
distributing information to the community ,4
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Mayor Armenta stated that when the City doespartner with other agencies,funding
was given, it would be appreciated if tlp'City was to be includedin the event.
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR& CITY COUNCILVtkS
A. Appointment of Housing Development Subcommittee
At the September 8, 2020` Small Lot Subdivision;Workshop, the City Council
provided staff with direction ondeveloping a HousingDevelopment Subcommittee
to assist in identifying potentialXplan ning and zon ng,bols, such as the development
of a Small Lot,Subdivision Ordinance, which may assist property owners and
developers`A`Housing Development Subcorimittee may also assist with the 6th
Cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Allocation. The Draft 6th
Cycle"RHNA Allocation for the City ,of Rosemead totals 4,601 units. The close
collaboration betweenstaff and an appointed subcommittee will assist the City in
the Housing Element Update process to identify the locations where housing can
b`e built and the policies and'strategies necessary to meet the community's
housing`needsr
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Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1=. Appoint the Housing Development Subcommittee by selecting two (2)
members{of the City Council; and
2. Direct Community Development Department staff to obtain representation of
one(1) member of the Planning Commission.
Director of Community Development Frausto-Lupo reported that at the last City
Council meeting during a small lot subdivision workshop, the City Council
requested to develop a Housing Development Subcommittee to help identify
potential Planning and Zoning tools. The subcommittee would look into the
development of small-lot subdivision ordinances. The subcommittee may be
beneficial during the housing element process by recommending policies and
strategies to help meet the community's housing needs. Some of them could include
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developing a small lot subdivision ordinance, perhaps joining the San Gabriel
Valley Regional Housing Trust. The City Council is being asked to consider the
appointment of two members of the City Council to serve on the Housing
Development Subcommittee and direct the Community Development staff to
obtain a representative from the Planning Commission.
Council Member Ly stated it was important the subcommittee focused on how the
City manages the RHNA allocations and considers small-lot division and other
tools to help meet the RHNA numbers. He stated he supported appointing two
Council Members to the subcommittee and asked for clarification on selecting a
Planning Commission representative to serve on the
Mayor Pro Tern Low suggested only a pointingtwo Council Members
to the subcommittee and allow the Planning,,Commiss on to pick their own
representative.
Council Member Clark expressed,,,shet,would like to serve oche;subcommittee
since she has served on the Regional uncil; reiterated she was no moble to serve
on the Garvey Specific Plan Ad-Hoc Committee since she lived too close to the
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project area.
Mayor Pro Tem Low no natedz Council Member Dang to the subcommittee due
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to his experience with small-lot divisron :
Mayor Armenta reiterated the nominations to appoint Council Member Clark and
Council M�emberDang to the subcommittee and direct the Planning Commission
to nominate their rep esentative.
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ACTION: Moved by Council Member Ly and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Low
to appoint Count 1 Member Clark and Council Member Dang to the Housing
Teveli ent Subcommittee and authorize the Planning Commission to appoint
one representative to�the subcommittee. Motion was carried out by the following
roll call vote*YES: Arm nta, Clark,Dang,Low and Ly ABSENT: None
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B. Introduction aid Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Rosemead, California, Adding Chapter 8.38 to Title 8 of the Rosemead Municipal
Code °,elate gto Pool Maintenance
This item is before the City Council per the request of Mayor Sandra Armenta
to have the Council consider and discuss the introduction and reading of an
ordinance creating a pool maintenance ordinance.
Recommendation: That the City Council consider adoption of an ordinance of the
City of Rosemead, California, adding Chapter 8.38 to Title 8 of the Rosemead
Municipal Code relating to pool maintenance or provide other direction to staff.
Mayor Armenta tabled the item and stated she would like to invite the Mosquito
and Vector Control members to provide further information.
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C. Reward Fund to Apprehend LASD Deputy Shooter
This item is presented to the City Council at the request of Mayor Sandra Armenta.
She would like to discuss partnering up with Contract Cities to donate funds to
increase the County's reward for the capture of the individual involved with the
recent deputy shooting.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide further direction.
Mayor Armenta stated the City received a letter from California Contract Cities
Association requesting donations to contribute totle,.reward for information in
apprehending the shooter who ambushed the. two Los Angeles County Sheriff
Deputies. She reiterated that deputies put theirlives on the line every day to keep
communities safe. � Q
Mayor Pro Tern Low asked for clarification if the letter was requesting-4a donation
of$10,000. � � �<
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Mayor Armenta replied the request is$10,0004and referred to Attachment A,a letter
from the City of Palmdale::who initiated the request to increase the Los Angeles
County reward.
Mayor Pro Tern Low expressedsupport for the requested donation to show support
of the Los Angeles Sheriff Department. '
CouncilMember Clark also expressed support in donating towards the reward to
apprehend the shooter. y=
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Council Member Ly stated:hes supported the request to donate towards the reward.
He commended\the heroism of the two officers, particularly the Deputy who is a
Mom, thatwas shot as\she,performed heroic measures to make sure her partner
dmv- stayed safeN:A- 4.1jtv
%Council Member Dang agreed with the City Council's comments and expressed
support to grant7the request to help bring the victims justice.
City Attorney Richman clarified the motion should state the amount the City
Council would like to contribute.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Ly and seconded by Council Member
Clark to support the request by California Contract Cities Association to contribute
$10,000 towards the Los Angeles County's reward for information leading to the
apprehension of the Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy shooter. Motion was
carried out by the following roll call vote AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low
and Ly ABSENT: None
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D. Council Comments
Council Member Ly requested for a future agenda item for discussion to create an
ad-hoc committee of the City Council to discuss and evaluate the current
Emergency Operations Center. Also requested a status update on the Community
Garden and Dog Parks projects.
Council Member Clark thanked the Council for their support in allowing her to be
the Delegate to the Council of Governments (COG) and thanked her colleagues for
voting for her to be the COG's President.
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Mayor Pro Tern Low inquired about the City s, iiternet service. She stated she
experienced some service interruptions and wondered i f the internet speed and
service are adequate throughout the City.
City Manager Molleda stated that the City IT consultant couldl& into the matter.
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Mayor Armenta reported a leaning tree on Ellis Lane (between Olney Street and
Marshall Street) and was concerned the:=vwi,-rids could knock it` down causing
damage. Also, on Marshall Street and TempleCity Boulevard, there are weeds on
public rights-of-ways notkbeing abated. She indicated that private property owners
should also get notificationisof excess weeds in front-of their properties.
City Manager Molleda stated that Code'Enforcement had sent notifications to the
property owners to upkeep their properties.
Mayor-Armenta clarified that the area she was referring to is a public right-of-way,
in which the weeds -Are overgrown within the sidewalk. She noted that the City
should also by to,keep the City beautiful and actively abate weeds from public
rightsof way jf-the City w 11.enforce property maintenance towards private
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7. , 4ADJOURNMEN*4 .
Mayor Armentaadjourned the meeting in memory of El Dorado Firefighter Charley
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Morten at 11:26 p.m. The next regular scheduled meeting will take place on
Oc ber 13,2`020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
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Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk
APPROVED:
Polly Low, Mayor
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