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CITY OF ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL,
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
City Hall Council Chamber
8838 East Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at
5:30 P.M. Special Meeting
City Council
Polly Low, Mayor
Sean Dang, Mayor Pro Tem
Sandra Armenta, Council Member
Margaret Clark, Council Member
Steven Ly, Council Member
Home Order, this City Council Meeting will be held via teleconference and the public will have
access to observe the meeting telephonically and to watch online. Please note that, in accordance
-08-21, there will not be a physical location from
which the public may attend, except for the Public Hearing item, scheduled at 7:00 p.m. If you
have a request for an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Ericka Hernandez at (626)
569-2100. Opportunity to address the City Council is limited to 3 minutes per speaker on agenda
items. A live phone call option may also be requested by calling (626) 569-2100. All comments
are public record and will be recorded in the official record of the city.
Agenda: City Council agenda materials may be viewed online at www.cityofrosemead.org
and Agendas page.
Listen to the meeting only by phone: 1(669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 820 8589 3995
Passcode: 975511
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5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Low
INVOCATION — Mayor Pro Tem Dang
1. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6:
AGENCY DESIGNATED ORGANIZATION: City Manager Molleda and
Acting Finance Director Chamberlain; and Katy Suttorp from Burke, Williams
and Sorensen, LLP
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: Rosemead Employee Association
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATION OF LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9
(d)(2)
Number of Cases: 1
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Remote public comments will be received by calling (626) 569-2100 or via email
at publiccommentAcitvofrosemead.org by 5:00 p.m. A live phone call option
may also be requested by calling the number provided above or email at
publiccomment@cityofrosemead.org before 5:00 p.m. Opportunity to address the City
Council (on non -agenda items) is limited to 3 minutes per speaker. All comments are public
record and will be recorded in the official record of the city.
3. PRESENTATION
A. Recognition of Deputy Edward Chen for His Community Service as a Reserve
Deputy with the Los Angeles Sheriff Temple Station
B. Recognition of the Los Angeles Sheriff Temple Station, Rosemead Team
on their Award of Distinction from the California's Peace Officers Association
2021 Awards
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. AIPAC2021 Hispanic Leadership Retreat, September 26-28, 2021
Washington, D.C.
Council Member Sandra Armenta was invited and scheduled to participate in
.C. The invitation
was received after the September 7, 2021, special City Council meeting. She is
attending the retreat in Washington, D.C., from September 26 through 28, 2021.
-02 states that approval is required for out-of-state
travel, except for an adjacent state.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance, at City expense,
on September 26-28, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
B. Modification to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home
Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Policies and Procedures Manuals
The City of Rosemead funds various economic development and housing programs
with federal Community Developmen
July 2019, the City Council approved the CDBG Policies and Procedures Manual
), respectively. Contained within the CDBG and HOME Manuals are the
The proposed modification to the CDBG and HOME Manuals is to establish two
new Homeownership Assistance Programs using CDBG and HOME funds by
incorporating flexible City financing options that best meet the need of the
qualifying affordable homebuyer(s). The financing options include providing
down payment assistance, closing cost assistance, writing down the first mortgage
principal and/or interest rate. The type and level of assistance are determined on a
case-by-case basis which financing method is most appropriate to assist the
qualifying affordable families. The modification to the Manuals would also
update to re
Housing Division.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the modifications to the CDBG
and HOME Program Policies and Procedures Manuals subject to the approval of
-2022 One Year
Action Plan which was considered at a public hearing on September 28, 2021.
C. City Council Designation and Appointment of Interim Community Development
Director as a Retired Annuitant Position
The City has opened the recruitment for a permanent Community Development
Director due to the resignation of the previous director. In order to ensure the
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continuity of operations during this vacancy, staff is recommending the City
Council adopt a resolution to appoint Mr. Mark Persico as a Retired Annuitant to
the position of Community Development Director as authorized per California
Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21221(h).
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the position of Interim Community Development Director and
authorize the position as a Retired Annuitant Position per California
Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21221(h);
2. Approve the appointment and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement
on behalf of the City with Mark Persico as the Interim Community
Development Director; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-43 authorizing the appointment of a retired
annuitant to the position of Interim Community Development Director.
D. Walnut Grove Avenue Resurfacing Project Phase I From Marshall Street to
Northerly City Limit - Project No. 21028 Award of Construction Contract and
Professional Services Agreement for Construction Management, Construction
Inspection, Geotechnical & Materials Testing Services
-2020 Capital Improvement Program, the
City Council approved the Walnut Grove Avenue Resurfacing Project Phase I from
Marshall Street to the
The project consists of removing and replacing existing asphalt pavement, concrete
sidewalk, curb and gutter, construction of colored crosswalk, signage and striping
and related improvements. The project is currently funded with a combination of
RMRA-SB-1 and CalRecycle Funds, in the amount of $1,624,100.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Determine the bid withdrawal letter dated August 5, 2021, by Hardy & Harper
satisfactorily meets the requirements of Section 5103 of Public Contract Code,
and therefore, relieve Hardy & Harper from the bid;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with All
American Asphalt for the bid amount of $1,342,157. In addition, authorize an
amount of $134,216 (10%) as a contingency to cover the cost of unforeseen
construction expenses, for a total amount of $1,476,373; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Z&K Consultants for
Construction Management, Construction Inspection, Geotechnical & Materials
Testing Services for the project, in the amount of $64,605.
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5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. Senate Bill 1383 Organic Waste Reductions Policy and Programs Development
and Implementation
On July 13, 2021, the City Council discussed Senate Bill 1383 statue, which
imposes significant organic and recycling waste reduction requirements to existing
City waste collection policy and programs. Cities are responsible for implementing
Senate Bill 1383 regulations in their communities and must coordinate with
relevant county agencies, waste haulers, waste processing facilities, recyclers,
commercial businesses, residents, and edible food recover organizations. In the
Franchise Hauler to submit a proposal to address and achieve compliance with
Senate Bill 1383 during the existing term of their agreement.
Recommendation: That the City Council direct staff to proceed with the following:
1. That the City Council accept the proposal submitted by Republic Services
to achieve compliance with Senate Bill 1383 during the existing term of
agreement; or
2. The City retain an independent oversight through the procurement of a
consultant to develop, implement, and administer Senate Bill 1383 Organic
Waste Reduction Program at a cost of $65,000 for year one. This expense is
not included in the 2021-2022 adopted operating budget. Therefore, if this
option is selected, a budget amendment will be necessary. The amendment will
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be presented with the 1 Quarter Budget Report.
B. Citation and Parking Discussion
This item is presented to the City Council at the request of Council Member
Sandra Armenta. She would like to discuss this issue regarding citations issued and
parking enforcement matters.
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide further direction.
C. Rosemead Park Walking Trail Discussion
This item is presented to the City Council at the request of Council Member
|Sandra Armenta. She would like to discuss the Rosemead Park Walking Trail.
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide further direction.
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D. Parent Engagement Institute Program Discussion
This item is presented to the City Council at the request of Council Member
Sandra Armenta. She would like to discuss the Parent Engagement Institute
program.
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide further direction.
E. Council Comments
7. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting will take place on October 12, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead
City Hall Council Chamber.
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
_______________________________ September 24, 2021
Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk Date
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Ceportment of Public Health. Activities, events antl
programs are subject tp change pending public health
recommendations. Masks are recommended.
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