CC - Item 5B - Minutes of October 12, 2021MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SPECIAL AND REGULAR JOINT MEETING
OCTOBER 12, 2021
The special meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Low
at 5:44 p.m., in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Mayor Low, Mayor Pro Tem Dang, Council Mer.4 Zs Armenta, Clark and Ly
ABSENT: None
1. WORKSHOP
A. Consideration of Resolutroi1o. 2021-45 Autliorglp
g the Need for
Teleconferencing Option for City's,CpWncil andCommissiofiNN etings Pursuant to
Assembly Bill No. 3611
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On March 17, 2020, U4ov 'm"' Mr Newsomis fed Executive Order No. N-29-20
which suspended the Bruen A requirefft, for teleconferencing during the
COVID-19 andemic rf notice andacessibihuirements are met. With the
surge of {r,t 19 delta vaxant cases e Executive Order N-08-21 sunsetting
on Se t��ler3b;2�� 21, Asse%b`l. $12(AB)3f vas signed by Governor Newsom
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on Sep:7 fiber 16, 221. AB 3COvides an aA�ternative to the teleconferencing
requirerr- s,of Go,grnment Codis'Section 54953(b)(3) as long as there is a state
of emergency ani tdk. ,og1slauve'B. y makes certain findings regarding the state
Recome City Council adopt Resolution No. 2021-45 authorizing
�-�,the need fore telecorie cing option in accordance with Government Code
_ction 54953 (B 361) fd<pply for the next 30 days.
CitM,perk Hernaoj z reported Governor Newsom signed Executive Orders No. N-
29-20 ` c 08"�� suspended the Brown Act's requirements for teleconferencing
during t e.ID-19 pandemic. However, the Executive Orders sunset on
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September 30,2021. As a result of the ongoing pandemic, Assembly Bill (AB) 361
was signed by Governor Newsome to provide an alternative to the teleconferencing
requirements, as long as there is a state of emergency, and the Legislative Body
makes certain findings regarding the state of emergency for the next 30 days.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Dang and seconded by Council Member
Armenta to approve Resolution No. 2021-45 authorizing the need for a
teleconferencing option in accordance with Government Code Section 54953 (AB
361) to apply for the next 30 days. The motion was carried out by the following roll
call vote AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low, NOES: None; ABSENT: Ly
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B. Overview of Draft Strategic Plan 2021-2030
The City Council and consultant MIG, Inc., will discuss and review the City of
Rosemead's Draft Strategic Plan for 2021-2030.
Consultant Esmeralda Garcia, from MIG, Inc., presented an overview of the draft
framework of the Strategic Plan for 2021-2030. Explained the process in updating
the Strategic Plan, began with an environmental scan, which involved Council
interviews, Team workshops, surveys, community pop-up events, and Council
goal -setting workshops. Second, establishingramework and strategies that
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included multiple Council study sessions anc� Team sessions. Third, develop the
plan. She explained, the last step is the ir�e�tation, includes a Team session to
establish a work plan and schedule peQ1e re ' of the plan every two years.
Mrs. Garcia reiterated the updated ,V ues, V: - .0 bw gl�ssion, and Goals to achieve
the plan's implementation.
Council Member Ly joined the moetzng via
:_,)u p.m.
Mayor Low thanked,staff and Consultant 04' is for the work aril presentation to
update the City CouA' o the draft fram vork of the Strategic Plan.
Council Member Arment4�expregsrn
�conce�1i the amount of input received
from the �q.qW,unistaff f` rerter that 125 members of the
command�3 City stto teSrategrc Plan survey. She noted that
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the lov.`urnout ave been bease of the` OVID pandemic, but hopes there
will be xaore
input on the comiiuiity, business community, and City staff in the
future.
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1V1ay�oro TemDarg thanke4rs Garcia for working with the community and
City stafftit% evelopfng the draft' irategic Plan. He stated he did not see an entry
item in the draft ,Actio%1an, to address new development and local business focus
on revitalizing ajor cor i fors. For example, in a Strategic Plan meeting, he
s'ggested that `4' d hall "buld create a communal space for business tenants. In
addion, he asked, out how was Housing going to be addressed in the draft Action
Plan'Iirsuggesed4perhaps utilizing a lot of commercial corridors and creating a
mixed-useitunity, opposed to stagnant commercial use. Lastly, asked for
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clarificatiorir`exploring shared housing development.
Consultant Garcia explained that a shared housing development included tiny
homes or developments to allow for multiple individuals to share a space and cost,
similar to having roommates to be able to afford housing. It's a development that
responds to groups of people, co -living together as an innovative solution to address
some of the issues young people face regarding accessible housing.
Council Member Ly agreed with Council Member Armenta and hopes there is a
larger input size in the future. He opined the plan reflects the residents and the
innovative approach of how the next ten years will look.
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2. 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 LITIGATION
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Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9 (d)(2) f..
Number of Cases: 1
City Attorney Richman announged„lie City CounciX,..?vould discuss Item 2A in
Closed Session and table Item g.SAny reportable acti( en by the City Council
in Closed Session would be rep,at the 7:00 p.m. reguli' pintmeeting.
Mayor Low
p.m.
The regular meeting,;
at 7:43 p.m., in the'
Rosemead, California.
PLEDGE
INVOCA'
Closed
)N was led by Couxiil Member Clark
Council
at 6:09
d to order by Mayor Low
8838 East Valley Boulevard,
Members Armenta, Clark, and Ly
STAFF PRESENT: `Gita ;ager Molleda, Assistant City Manager Kim, City Attorney
Richman, Chief of Police ; ^`` Imandez Director of Public Work Chung, Interim Director of
Community Development Persico, Interim Finance Director Chamberlain, Director of Parks and
Recreation Boecking, and City Clerk Hernandez
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Low opened the Public Comment period.
Speaker Sue Yamamoto, Rosemead Library Manager, submitted a public comment
via email announcing the library will be hosting a Flu Shot event on Thursday,
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October 28, from 12:30 pm — 3:30 pm. Public Health guidelines will be followed,
such as face -covering and social distancing.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Low closed the Public Comment period.
4. PRESENTATIONS
A. Introduction of Newly Hired Director of Public Works Michael Chung,
Interim Director of Community Development Mark Persico, and Contracted
Building Official Faye Yuan
City Manager Molleda welcomed and introdud'64. ie newly hired Director of Public
Works, Michael Chung. '4
Director of Public Works Chung ,thanked the `Gxt�y,, Council and staff for the
opportunity to serve the Rosemead' community.'
The City Council congratulated aod�elcomed Mr. Chung Co,�he City of Rosemead.
City Manager
Director of Ca
Interim Community
looked forward- to w
the newly
Interim
City Council and stated he
they look forward to new
o introduced the newly hired Building and
Yuan.
d the City Council for the warm welcome to the City
Rosemead community.
the Month of October 2021 as "Crime Prevention Month"
Public Safety.`' -Supervisor of Emergency Services Wong accepted the Crime
prevention Month proclamation on behalf of the City.
Council Member Armenta commended Mrs. Wong for her commitment to
emergency preparedness and crime prevention.
Mayor Pro Tem Dang thanked Mrs. Wong for her commitment to her work and
involvement in the community. He thanked Rosemead Special Assignment Sheriff
Team and City Manager Molleda for their ongoing commitment and support on
public safety in the City.
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5.
6.
Council Member Clark commended Mrs. Wong on her work and looked forward
to resuming Area Watch meetings in person.
C. Recognition of Donors and Volunteers of the 7th Annual Back to School Resource
Fair, Backpack Giveaway Event
Council Member Armenta thanked and presented certificates of recognition to the
volunteers and donors of the 7th Annual Back to School Resources Fair, Backpack
Giveaway event. She noted that due to the pandemic and obstacles, Mrs. Wong
always had a positive attitude and found ways to obtain funds for the school
supplies. Thanked Mrs. Wong and everyone th�al fiQok part in the 7th Annual Back
to School Resource Fair.
Public Safety Supervisor of En
for their ongoing support of the
The City Council thanked volui,
Armenta and Public Safety Supei
on the Back to School Resources
PUBLIC HEARING
ACTION: Mo
to approve the
icyt""I ii*$ Wong thanked the City Council
xp "Mie last sen years.
and donors and commen d e d Council Member
X of Emergency Seryong for their work
veaway
a and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dang
was carried out by the following roll call
Ly; NOES: None
for}e initial roll call vote until after the vote was
Member Ly was taken after he reconvened back to
to for the approval of the Consent Calendar.
A 'RSOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY ` OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$817,259.14 CHECKS NUMBERED 109801 THROUGH
NUMBER 109924, DRAFTS NUMBERED 5276
THROUGH NUMBER 5311, AND EFT NUMBERED
50737 THROUGH NUMBER 50761 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-424
B. Approval of Minutes
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Recommendation: That the City Council approve the regular meeting minutes of
May 26, 2020 and regular meeting minutes of September 28, 2021.
C. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1003 -Amending Municipal Code
Section 1.12.010 - Moving the Date of the City's General Municipal Election Date
from March of Even -Numbered Years to the Date of the Statewide Primary
Election in Even -Numbered Years Pursuant to Senate Bill 970 Beginning in 2022
On September 28, 2021, the City Council introduced for first reading Ordinance
No. 1003, which amends municipal code sectio "A'12.010, moving the date of the
city's general municipal election date from rCh of even -numbered years to the
date of the statewide primary election in ov,,g! numbered years pursuant to senate
bill 970 beginning in 2022. s
Recommendation: That the Cit4 0,x cil h Gond readingand adopt
Ordinance No. 1003 by title only e itled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THF, <
CITY OF R,Q�_SEMEAD, CA
MUNICIPAL,;,",
UNICIPAL �'ODE SECTIC
THE DATE OV -4, CITY'S
ELECTION FROM TH8-`:MRS"
FIRS:T�:. MONDAY sn N M'A
M
ITY 0UNCIL OFE
�IONIA, AMENDIIC
V }� 2.010, CHANGING
G04,E 2AL MUNICIPAL
TUESDAY AFTER THE
QH: OF' SACH EVEN-
TIM',DAii OF THE
LEIff IN EVEN-
ONSE TO SENATE BILL
E TERMS OF OFFICE
7. MATTERS FROM>EITYuMANAGERS&" STAFF
City Heger Molleda bounced- ealth by Health hosted a COVID-19 vaccination clinic
at the Tto mead Corrjin; nity Recreation Center. Wealth by Health reported they
administerdd,4.57 COVID 9 vaccines during the three days at the Rosemead Community
Recreation Cerin_
Mayor Pro Tem Dag congratulated Wealth by Health for hosting a COVID-19 vaccine
event, proving the community still needs access to the vaccine.
8. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. Presentation and Discussion on Possible Ordinance Relating to Secondhand
Smoke, Vaping and Smoke Free Multi -Unit Housing and Outdoor Dining
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This item is presented to the City Council at the request of Council Member Sandra
Armenta. She would like to discuss a possible ordinance relating to secondhand
smoke, vaping and smoke free multi -unit housing and outdoor dining.
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide further direction.
Council Member Armenta stated she invited Rosemead High School students to
present before the City Council when the students approached her about
secondhand smoke and policies.
Investment for Restoring the Environme:
National Asian Pacific America
(NAPAFASA), introduced Rosemead Hig
Nguyen. They spoke about the ef. '; of
policies.
Lauren Ly reported on
children have a highert,
living in multi -unit hoi
Emily Ng_uyen reported
has increadau e by
it is els r}tial ".'644,t pat(
exposO�'$ou to toxi It
unwillingly exposeto
Erika �y, also spoke on
of multi=unit:housii k�'
of
iso representing Advocates for
ZE) and, in partnership with the
>,, against Substance Abuse
WS,tudents Lauren Ly and Emily
lha moke from cigarettes and
,,effect on ales. She noted that
smoke exnosu:re-ia home or those
bQttt the p ,pular electroA , cigarette called vaping, which
iiddle,schooix c igh sch40j,students. She reiterated that
the p�zblip vv riolectronic smoking devices, which
additio a hose working outdoor dining restaurants are
smoke exposure toward tenants
Emily Nguyer�eplained,t t having comprehensive smoke-free policies in multi-
4ousing has successfully protected those who do not smoke and is the only way
to'p;otect their heath. In addition, imposing outdoor dining policies can protect
non smokers, imove air quality, and reduce secondhand smoke exposure. She
noted, so4�engeles County cities have implemented similar outdoor smoking
bans with great success. Lastly, a statistic from a survey taken from Rosemead
diners indicates that 73.1 % are bothered by smoking outdoor dining, 79.4% think
smoking in outdoor dining should be prohibited, and 88.5% prefer smoke-free
dining.
Council Member Clark commended the students on their presentation. She
expressed concerns that inhaling vaping is like smoking a pack of cigarettes, and
there should be more talk about how to protect kids from secondhand smoke.
Mayor Low opened the public comment period.
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Resident Pat Hashmi expressed concerns with secondhand smoke in residential
areas. She stated her family is constantly exposed to secondhand smoke and toxins
unwillingly. She asked the City Council to consider policies to address secondhand
smoke in public areas and single-family residential homes.
Resident Jessica Dance submitted her comment via email expressing support for
smoke-free multi -unit housing and smoke-free outdoor dining. She shared while
living in her apartment complex, her son had active asthma attacks due to
secondhand smoke exposure. Ms. Dance f irthe explained that after moving to a
new home where secondhand smoke was nou#,,�Aent, her son's asthma improved.
In addition, indicated she supports smokf f`e outdoor dining because of her
experience with her children. One mdivrl rii�an cause harm to an individual
who has health issues.
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There being no further
Mayor Low commended
about secondhand srl'klo"
Council Member Aj
and Lauren four their
Center,hf:Famile� =;.�
also thanked the
free policies at
sY
1Vlayon 1'ro Tem
to presenVbef�re
a policy. He ak
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feet of an entrap
CitY Attorney Ri
smokiA§ The
adopt.
7.
Low closed
Students
comment period.
it presentation
lthanWORosemead`�zgh School Students Erika, Emily,
ztation aad eommendedrtgnity Health St. Mary Medical
►aealth1�;�tld I�1A?AFASA for their support.
heck"surrounding cities on smoking ordinances. She
for pr the list of cities that have adopted smoke -
f can to do research for a possible ordinance.
ung thanked"G(tci�l'�Member Armenta for inviting the students
[eaC�ty Councl He expressed support for City staff to look into
the Cz Attorney if a rule existed that you could not smoke 25 -
replied there are certain government buildings regarding
icil can direct staff to look into something similar to
Mayor Pro Tem Dang suggested Planning staff research the issue if it deals with
zoning.
City Attorney Richman reiterated City staff could do research and look into the
matter to see if the proposed policy will involve land use or it may be a health and
safety policy. If a policy requires Planning review, Council could direct staff to
take it to the Planning Commission.
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C.
City Manager Molleda reported Council Member Ly left the City Council
meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Council Member Clark expressed support for directing City staff to bring back a
report on a proposed policy.
Mayor Low reiterated the Council's direction for staff to look at other cities'
smoke -related ordinances and bring back a report for discussion.
Adding Hispanic Heritage Month to the List of,pproved Proclamations
On June 14, 2021 the City Council disassed and approved a master list of
proclamations. To facilitate the process,,ciieoclamations will be approved on
an annual basis. Any proclamations not "fisted wi loberesented to the City Council
for discussion and approval be�ore officially de�l=arlg the proclamation at a
subsequent meeting. At the reque t of Council Member , ra Armenta, she would
rtag�
like to include Hispanic Heronth on the list of apprbed proclamations.
Recommendation: Thatthe City Council digs and approve adcg the Hispanic
Heritage Month Procla',%' on to the list o1 approve proclamations.
Mayor Low stated Roseirie�d 1�a diverse Citi d supports adding the Hispanic
Heritage M th ProclamAtiou to the h t _ annua)> pclamations.
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Coungiemberenta clartd�at'Natio�hspanic Heritage Month begins
on September 15 to S tober 15
Armenta,
seconded by Council Member Armenta to
Month Proclamation to the list of approve
. out by the following roll call vote AYES:
; NOES: None; ABSENT: Ly
CounO-Member Armenta commended staff for a successful Fall Fiesta event. She
thankedc Cat ger Molleda for her quick response and dispatching a crew to
address a t tree on Marshall Avenue. She asked if staff plans to analyze City
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trees to see which ones are diseased versus healthy trees citywide. She stated she
looks forward to the creation of the Rosemead Park Walking Trail ad-hoc
committee. She spoke to some residents who have requested the first meeting at
Rosemead Park on a Saturday morning to get more input from residents. Mrs.
Armenta asked City Attorney if having a meeting on a Saturday morning would not
violate provisions of the Brown Act. Lastly, she shared that the family of fallen
Police Officer Richard Ramirez sent their thank you and appreciation to the Temple
Sheriff Station for their involvement in the procession of Police Officer Ramirez.
She requested to adjourn the meeting in honor of Arizona Police Officer Richard
Ramirez.
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Mayor Pro Tem Dang thanked staff for their work at the Fall Fiesta event.
Council Member Clark expressed appreciation of the work it took for the Fall Fiesta
event and to finally be able to celebrate in person.
Mayor Low thanked the staff for coordinating the Fall Fiesta event.
Council Member Armenta read the obituary of the fallen Police Office Ramirez and
added he was raised in Rosemead and attended San Gabriel High School. He was a
Marine and served two tours in Afahanistan`ad left behind a wife and three
children.
Mayor Low adjourned the meeting in
at 9:08 p.m. The next regular meeting
the Rosemead City Hall Council Chat
APPROVED
of Arizona Pblxce Officer Richard Ramirez
place on Octobr2f? 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in
City Clerk
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