CC - Item 4B - Minutes of January 25, 2022MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 25, 2022
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Low
at 7:00 p.m., in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Mayor Low, Mayor Pro Tem Dang, Council Members Armenta, Clark, and Tang
ABSENT: None '
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council MemberJTang?,;,
INVOCATION was led by Council Member
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Molleda,
Interim Director of Finance Chamberlain, Dire
Public Works Chung, and City Clerk Hernandez
of Police Shigo,
king, Director of
runty Rosemead Library 'Manager, announced the Rosemead
PCR picktup, testing kit site until March. Residents of Los
pick up a free' Aest kit on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,
a.m 6;00 p.m.and on Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
-d to coritagt the Rosemead Library for any questions.
Low closed the Public Comment period.
Chief of Police — Lieutenant Paul Shigo
City Manager Molleda introduced newly appointed Chief of Police, Lieutenant Paul
Shigo from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. He brings over 30 years of
law enforcement experience and working in various capacities with other local
government agencies.
Lieutenant Paul Shigo thanked the City Council for providing the opportunity to serve
as the City's Chief of Police and looks forward to working with them.
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Temple Station Captain Reyes commended Lieutenant Shigo on his law enforcement
career and commitment to public safety. He looks forward to working with Lt. Shigo
in his new role as Chief of Police for the City of Rosemead.
Council Member Clark welcomed Lt. Shigo and looks forward to working with him
and expressed support.
Council Member Armenta welcomed Lt. Shigo and stated she would like to meet
with him to share thoughts on how to make the city safer for residents and businesses.
She opined events like Coffee with the Chief -are important because it allows
residents to speak to him directly. Expressed support of law enforcement and the
Deputies in Rosemead.
Council Member Tang welcomed Lt. Shxgo, an&stated Rosemead is a city that works
closely in collaboration with the Sheriff's Depart4eht., Looks forward to working
with him and continue building that collaboration.
Mayor Pro Tem Dang welcomed'I<t 'S,higo and stated whatset'him apart during the
interviews was his extensive experiencean working in and improving the safety in
communities.
Mayor Low welcomed LL �Shigo and looks forward to working with him.
B. 2022 Youth in Government Program Presentation
Director of Parks andj ecreation�Boecking introduced a new program to get local
youth a first-hand look on how lodal government works. The program is open to High
School juniors an .seniors.who are�residents of Rosemead. Applicants will indicate
what position they are interested p and Why and selected participants will be assigned
to an elected office or department. Participants will participate in a Shadow Day on
March I7'and'then the ,puth in Youth in Government Day on April 7.
Council Member Armenia\0xPress excitement about the new youth program to allow
kids'to be civically engaged. She recalled when the city has a Youth Committee and
sadFto have seen rtlgone due to low participation. She asked if there is enough interest,
maybe the Youth`Cammittee could come back. Mrs. Armenta asked is private schools
such as Don"Bosco Tech School, were invited to participate in the program, since
there are Rosemead students that attend that school.
Director of Parks and Recreation Boecking replied staff would reach out to
Don Bosco Tech.
Council Member Tang expressed support for the program and stated he was very
passionate about getting the community civically engaged because of the work that
is done and it's only as good as the engagement that is received from constituents.
He noted it's important to have young and up and coming leaders loo at the leaders
of today and know that one day they can be up on the dais too.
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Mayor Pro Tem Dang Commended Director of Parks and Recreation Boecking for
bringing this new program that provides an opportunity for engagement for high
school youth to interact with local government and see the inner workings of it.
Mayor Low stated it is important to introduce local government to the youth and learn
what it's about.
3. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Public Hearing on Municipal Code Amendment,21-04 21-04 — Adoption of Urgency
Ordinance No. 1005 and Introduction and First ,Reading of Ordinance No. 1004
Implementing Senate Bill 9
On September 16, 2021, Senate Bi119 i
Newsom. SB 9 amended California C
Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7 to allot
changes, which became effective,,on,,
ministerially approve applications to,si
lots into a maximum of'iwo lots and a]
new lot. Municipal Code Amendment
1005, and Ordinance 1004 are intendec
and Title 17 (Zoning) of 'the, Rosemez
with State leg slat --ion regarding the dF
splits in_ the, city
Recommendation: That the City \Coin(
1 Move to intioduc_e and adopt,.bv titl
'SB' 9) was signed into State law by Governor
overnment Code Section 66452.6 and added
v for urban dwellings and urban lot splits. The
January 1, 2022, required local agencies to
Nivide single-family residential (R-1) zoned
low''for the construction of two units on each
21=0,4 (MCA 21-04), Urgency Ordinance No.
I to immediately bring Title 16 (Subdivisions)
�d.,,Municipal\Code (RMC) up to compliance
velopment \ of urban dwellings and urban lot
take the following actions:
, Urgency Ordinance No. 1005, entitled:
AN., ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY< OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE,
PURSUANT TO,GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
50022.2, FOR THE APPROVAL OF MCA 21-04,
AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE RMC BY
UPDATIN&AND ADDING DEFINITIONS TO SECTION
17 04:00,JJPDATING TABLE 17.12.020.1 TO PERMIT
AN `URBAN DWELLING AND AN URBAN LOT SPLIT
AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE R-1 ZONE, AND
ADDING SECTION 17.30.210 FOR URBAN
DWELLINGS AND SECTION 17.30.220 FOR URBAN
LOT SPLITS, AND AMENDING TITLE 16
(SUBDIVISIONS) OF THE RMC BY ADDING SECTION
16.08.240 FOR URBAN LOT SPLITS; and
2. Move to introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 1004, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE,
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
50022.2, FOR THE APPROVAL OF MCA 21-04,
AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE RMC BY
UPDATING AND ADDING DEFINITIONS TO SECTION
17.04.050, UPDATING TABLE 17.12.020.1 TO PERMIT
AN URBAN DWELLING AND AN URBAN LOT SPLIT
AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE R-1 ZONE, AND
ADDING SECTION 17.30.210 FOR URBAN
DWELLINGS AND SECTION 17.30,220JOR URBAN
LOT SPLITS, AND AMENDING TITLE 16
(SUBDIVISIONS) OF THE RMC BY ADDING SECTION
16.08.240 FOR URBAN LOT SPLITS
Associate Planner Lao presented and'spoke about Senate Bill (SB) 9 amending
California Government Code 'section 66452.6 and adde&.section 65852.21 and
66411.7 to allow for urban dwellings and urban lots splits iri1he'R-1 zoning lots, into
a maximum of two lots and allow fob the construction of t""1ol s,,on each new lot.
Municipal Code amendment 21-04 is intended to bring Title 16 and Title 17 of both
Municipal Codes up to, corq- I' nce with state4egislation regarding the development
of urban dwellings and Urban lot slits in the city Highlights include, prohibited short
term rentals, affordable 4�ysing cannot be demolished, and off-street parking
leniencies sueh�as..one spaceaper unit However, no parking is required, if the parcel
is located a half a mule from a mayor transit corricdor or stop or one block from a car
share `vehicle location;, Development standards ,permit one home for every 6,000
square fbet 'of lot area, with SB, 9, cities shall ministerially approve two urban
dwellings that are at. least 800 squareleet with side and rear yard setbacks of four
feet Municipal F�o&e Amendment 21-04 will limit the maximum number of units
permitted for urban, dwellings
For urban 14' -splits, R` 1, development standards require a minimum lot with 50 feet
acid a minimumj&,area of60,00 square feet, for each lot created by a parcel. SB 9,
the City shall ministerially approve a parcel map for two new parcels of
approximately egphLlot area, provided that one parcel shall not be smaller than 40%
of the`lot'area of the original parcel proposed for subdivision. Both newly created
parcels by�urban lot splits must be no smaller than 1,200 square feet. An applicant
can also propose'an urban dwelling in conjunction with an urban lot split.
City Attorney Richman clarified staff's recommendation that initially the agenda
stated the adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 1005 and introduction of Ordinance
No. 1004. This item was worked on a few months ago and there was recent discussion
that the regular Ordinance does have to go to the Planning Commission first and then
return to the City Council. Staff is only recommending the adoption of Urgency
Ordinance No. 1005. Since state law, took effect at the beginning of the year, we can
rely of urgency findings to become compliant.
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Mayor Low opened the Public Hearing for public comment. There being no public
comments received, Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Clark asked for clarification on the reason why staff was
recommending adopting an urgency ordinance.
City Attorney Richman explained the City had no procedures in place, and the new
state law created new definitional terms that the City does not have the Municipal
Code, such as an urban dwelling unit, or urban lot splits. If those definitions are not
in the code, it makes it confusing for an applicant to come in and follow what the
state law requires. She noted, if there is nothing in the code, then the city would just
follow state law completely. By having an,ordinance, this allow the process to be
clearer for an applicant and there are some areas the City can place some objective
standards on it, providing more control within the„statutory scheme.
Council Member Clark stated she gathered ordinances from the cities of San Marino,
Temple City, and Alhambra. Asked if City staff looked at those ordinances from other
cities to ensure the urgency ordinance,was just as, good.
City Manager Molleda. affirmed City 'staff did' reach out to other cities and had
ongoing conversation wrth..Alhambra, Tempic,City and San Gabriel.
Council Member Clark expressed concerns wit%.`thebill because it took away from
local control. She explained,that by passmg-the urgency ordinance, she did not want
anybody to,.think that she vote ln.support_ofthe bill but wants to make sure the
urgency; ordinance. ;is, less stringent: She opined the bill hurts low-income
communi s and causes gentrification in minority communities, because there are no
affordable 7iouginmandates. She `added, the bill benefited developers and did not
understand ho'w,the bill" passed duringthe pandemic, when people could not travel to
Sacrament to protest the bill. Them are petitions to overturn the bill and if overturned,
then the SB<<9 requirements would"ho longer apply.
2em* Armenta stated the City of Alhambra also adopted an urgency
with the intend to amend the regular ordinance at a later date. Asked if that
tion for)* City.
City Attorney Richman explained that City can always amend the Municipal Code at
any time. Sihce,l"egislation is always changing, there may be time the City may have
to amend the code to fine tune what is working and or areas the City may need to
regulate more.
Council Member Armenta inquired about urban lot splits and that the City already
had an ordinance prohibiting flag lots. Asked if SB 9 overrides city ordinances that
are in place.
Associate Planner Lao explained flag lots would only be permitted in the R-1 zones,
where these urban lots splits can occur. In R-3, R-4, and R-2 and any other zones,
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flag lots are not permitted. SB 9 does overrule our ordinance; it does not specifically
state how wide a lot can be. City staff did spruce up the definitions and made
additional requirement that should be at least 15 feet on the flag lot area, an then the
lot that is existing shall have at least 50 feet. IF a lot is 65 feet, we would permit a
flag lot, but if it's less than 50 feet, we would not permit the flag lot.
Council Member Armenta expressed it was discoursing since a lot of time was spent
with city staff, Planning Commission, and City Council adopting an ordinance that
prohibits flag lots. Asked about ADU's, if they can be larger than the primary
residence.
Associate Planner Lao explained it would de pen t on the project's situation. If they
do not meet FAR or no more density required, ' C��j 11 have permit them. We will just
permit an 800 square feet urban dwelling unit and an ADU. However, if a lot is big
enough, then we will permit an ADU that is at least 1,00 per out current ordinance.
Council Member Armenta asked `if an ADU does become bigger than the primary
home, could the ADU be the primary,home and the front house'the ADU.
Associate Planner Lap replied no, an
family home.
Council Member Tang con
Planning staff in -the Comrri
ensured`we"llooked-'at every
this as,�,an ,urgency`'ordnanc
do our-; due dili
ensure
to
Twill.always be an accessory to the single -
he along.'with Mayor Pro Tem Dang and
�rce,, dids'uryeY other cities. Planning staff
t thoy were -doing. We could have brought
,ks aao. but wanted to ensure that we're in
Mayor Pro Tem Dang crafted a creative way
the state law but still have as much control as
Mayor Pro Tem Dang e'xplained the',state mandates that urban lot splits are allowed,
which trumps local jurisdi6tions. A flag lot situation is there because the subdivision
map that says all properties` must touch a street they must front a street for obvious
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reason, because if you don't own that piece of land that touches the street, your
neighbor could j4st (build a wall and block you off. It only applies to R-1 zones
because'SB, 9 only allows you to do these urban lot in the R-1 zone. Staff is here
today with this'4gency ordinance because we need to give the public, if they're going
to do anurban lot, how are they going to do it. This emergency ordinance fixes that.
Mayor Low stated she is always in support of the city growing int eh commercial
corridor and having mixed use. However, the new state mandates will change the R-
1 zones to be very small lots with the added houses. Reiterated city staff will continue
to work hard in protecting the environment of life for the residents.
Council Member Armenta asked if under SB 9 the property owner had to live in the
property.
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Associate Planner Lao replied that a property owner would have to sign an affidavit
and at the property for at least three years from the date of approval.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Tang and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dang to
introduce and adopt Urgency Ordinance 1005, by title only. The motion was carried out by
the following roll call vote AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Tang, and Low; NOES: None
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Clark and seconded by Council Member Armenta to
approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was carried out by the following roll call vote
AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Tang, and Low; NOES None
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2022-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE ;CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, ``CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS 1N THE SUM Of
$670,047.89 CHECKS NUMBERED=110477 THROUGH
NUMBER 11'0569" 5492
THROUGH NUMBER `'5511 ,AND tIVY , NUMBERED
50902 THROUGH NUMBER 56916„1NCLUS'IVELY
No.
,
Recommendation:, That the "City Council approve the special and regular joint
meeting mitesnuof Jdrie,9, 2020.
C. National League : bf Cities Congressional City Conference from
IVlarch 14 —16, in Washington, DC
The City ,Council we`ll consider authorizing the attendance of any Council Member
and City"kaff Ad",Wishes to attend the 2022 National League of Cities Congressional
City ConferenGe�n Washington, DC from March 14 — March 16, 2022.
If a majority of the City Council requests to meet with a State or Federal legislator or
Department to discuss issues within a subject matter of the City's jurisdiction, a
special meeting agenda must be posted at least 24 hours before the scheduled
meeting.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance and finance of any
Council Member and City staff to attend the 2022 National League of Cities
Congressional City Conference in Washington, DC from March 14 — 16, 2022.
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D. Acceptance of Annual Audit Reportsfor the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021
The certified public accounting firm of Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP (LSL) was
engaged by the City Council to perform an audit of the financial statements and
perform compliance testing of the City of Rosemead of the fiscal year ended June 30,
2021. LSL conducted the audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards and issued an unmodified (clean) audit opinion on the financial statements.
This report provides a summary of the audit report to be used as a companion to the
published Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) (formerly referred to as
the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report). Also included are the Rosemead
Housing Development Corporation Financial and; Compliance Report, and other
documents related to the financial audit.
Recommendation: That the City Coungil,receive 'and file the City of Rosemead
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); the Rosemead Housing
Development Corporation (RHDC) Annual Financial,S'tatements, and other related
audit reports for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
E. Introduction of an Ordinance of the City'Couneil of the City of Rosemead, California,
Amending Section 2 0$:070(B) of the` Rosemead Municipal Code'
"Relating to the
Chief of Police
At the City Council meeting,of January.l 1, 2022, the City Council directed that an
ordinance be brought back; to the City Council .i'or, introduction amending the
Municipal Code toiemove the:,` pf Ck� of of Police from section 2.08.070(B)
for clarification Dumoses.
Upon the City's ne6rporation in 19$9 initial ordinances of the City were adopted by
the first City Counil:c" Over fim.e., changes occur, which may necessitate the Council
to make atnendmentsato the Mum-, J of tode to properly reflect the status of certain
matters. In'thcpresen case, the City's provision of law enforcement is provided by a
contract approved by th _,City Council with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department and riot by an internal City Police Department with a City employed
Clued of Police. Thi draft Ordinance would amend the Municipal Code to remove
reference to the position of Chief of Police as falling under the City Manager as stated
in Section,;.08.0700) to further clarify the current status.
: That the City Council introduce and read by title only, Ordinance
No. 1007, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 2.08.070(B) OF THE ROSEMEAD
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE CHIEF
OF POLICE
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5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Receive an Overview of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding and Provide
Direction on Use of the Funds
On January 6, 2022, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the Final Rule on
the use of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF), which were
established under the American Rescue Plan Act. Staff will provide an overview of
allowable uses of the ARPA funds and committed uses of the funds this far.
Recommendation: That the City Council
direction on the use of available ARPA func
Interim Director of Finance Ch
COVID-19 relief funding: 1) The
Fiscal Year 2020-2021, which -w'
services, supplies, test kits, sign;
public safety, and legal services;
CV) allocated $443,682 to the
services, and employee payroll;
$17,878,653 to the City, noted -,t
2021-22 General Fund Budget,
to claim $80,000 for eligible e
labor and ,contracts.
:ares Act allot
;,primarily sp
small business
)mmunity Dev
the presentation and provide
a brief overview of the
1 the City $671,227 during
on senior meals, janitorial
i ,assistance, unemployment,
Ment Block Grants (CDBG-
on senior meals, consultant
3) The Amierican Rescue Plan Act.of 2021 allocated
he Council a1i eady allocated $1.5 million to the FY
and 4) The City has filed an application with FEMA
xpenses> that are "COVID-related materials, supplies,
Ms. Chamberlain stated the SLFRF program provides four categories of eligible uses
of SLFRF, funds including (1) toreplace lost revenue; (2) to respond to the public
health and economic impacts of CO\VID-19; (3) to provide premium pay to eligible
workers .and (4) to eves -io water, `sewer, and broadband infrastructure. The Final
Rule, published ori,ranuary 6, `2022; provided several key changes which broadened
the eligible uses an&provided additional clarity and flexibility of use of the recovery
,funds. The use`of SLFRF fdnds has been divided into four categories: 1) Public Sector
.Revenues; 2) Public Health & Economic Response; 3) Premium Pay for Essential
Workers; and 4) Water, Sewer and Broadband Infrastructure. The ARPA's SLFRF
prog_ _`\' provides the ability for recipients to use these funds to replace Lost Revenue.
Underthe,Interim.Final Rule, the amount a City could claim was limited to actual
losses cads -q -,-by- the pandemic. However, the Final Rule provided clarification on
the lost revenue ' calculation and provided the option of selecting either a flat $10
million (up to the grant amount) or the actual revenue loss based on SLFRF
calculation factors. The funds may not be used to build reserves or pay unfunded
pension liabilities other than current year costs.
The category "Responding to the Public Health Emergency" Impacts includes
assistance to households, small businesses, nonprofits, and impacted industries, and
public sector capacity. Through the public sector capacity category, the City is able
to increase its full time staffing by 4 positions with SLFRF funding.
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Mayor Low asked for clarification as to how Council can use the money — does it
have to be spent right away or can it be saved for future use.
Council Member Tang asked if he is understanding this correctly that we can either
take the standard allowance of $10 million with almost unrestricted use of it or we
can take the $17 million but must show from when the pandemic started in 2020
to the end of 2024 that the City will project a $17 million loss of revenue; if we do
not do that, then we must spend the money based off the four categories you
presented.
Ms. Chamberlain affirmed that is correct; asserted she will be thoroughly reviewing
the numbers to ensure we project the $17 millIpn.loss of revenue; emphasized this is
a one-time deal, noting if you decide to take the $10 million and restrict the $7
million, you cannot go back and change tyour mind; stated if you only want to take
the $1.5 million, you can use that omrestricted categories.
Mayor Low expressed it would benefit us to go for the $1,7 million.
Council Member Armenta
money was spent ori. Con:
consultant services are\we.'
have this money than they
City Manage'
so those afe -the,
desireAto riot use
I am
food
re
fthe PowerPoiah,, asked how much
the CDBG-CV ,fundinv_ and what
about; ekpressed concern that if consultants see we
for CDBG/HOME funds,
.it: stated if it is Council's
the direction we will take.
r Armenta. stated`she, wants to see how much of the $443,682
is has 'been allocated to consultants when that could have been
fort' apother project,., opined I understand we are short staff, but
our`staf£, is capable"of completing some tasks that we are paying
-d these funds were spent on COVID matters only, in
to the community and business community; mentioned
Ms. Chamber hir indicated she has those details but not with her tonight, however
she will provide those to Council; explained when we have restricted programs,
we tend to spend more on programs because we have to make sure we are in
compliance, however if you are putting it in the General Fund, then you don't have
to pay consultants to monitor since there are no restrictions on what we are spending
it on, so it may serve more that way.
Council Member Armenta referred to slide fourteen, restoring employment by
hiring up to 7.5% of pre -pandemic baseline that would be four positions; inquired
what four positions are we talking about (i.e., management, middle management,
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administration), noting the positions make a difference on the salary and how much
money will be allocated for those positions.
Ms. Chamberlain responded there are no set positions at this time, we are allowed to
hire the four positions but there are no restrictions on what type of positions they are
or what classification to receive that money.
Council Member Armenta stated so it only stipulates the four positions but not
specific positions.
Ms. Chamberlain replied that is correct.
Council Member Armenta referenced s
with us, I know since we were elected
infrastructure in the city; express
facility including parks so that chi]
access; noted Spectrum came i t�
the children could still do their sc
$10 million and allocate the fu:
stipulated instead of .lust going to
penny; shared when therejare diffe
there is a fine line that says,it will
see the money. `
lide 17 stating since Steven Ly is not present
that -his dream has been to have broadband
Is funding will help facilitate that; any city
who do not have access at home can have that
a tower in one of our mobile home parks so
work; I think it is more`transnarent if we do
sg`\to one of the categorie_s,the government
,neral Fund since we cannot aecount for every
t props that say the funds will go to schools, but
to GenerahF,unds so that schools itself will not
Ms. Chamberlain, stated Couiip 1, adopts the budget every year, at that time you can
specify -what funds yot want to"go where, and We"can set up any type of accounting
Council `desires.
Council -.Member Armentapointed oft that all you need is three votes to pass the
budget; reiterated atleast if we know ,where the money is being allocated to, we know
they are goingto those 'set categories only.
we got this calculation of $17 million.
Ms:`Chamberlain responded it was based off of the CDBG allocations cities receive
and thertheY broaden that to use the same type of calculations for the 350 billion that
they gave t�e gover"riment.
Council Member Tang inquired if the $1.5 million used to balance this current budget
is from the Care Act or the allocated $17 million.
Ms. Chamberlain replied it is from the allocated $17 million; noted we finished last
year with a positive balance, noting we added 1.3 million to the General Fund last
year even though we thought we were going to have a $2 million dollar deficit;
our property and sales taxes are coming in well, so that will be part of the $10 or $17
million that you allocate.
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Mr. Tang asked if he was understanding this correctly - let's say we take the money
from the standard allowance or the calculated loss allowance to use it on park
maintenance, we could use it if it was under General Fund, but we could not use it
if it was under one of these four categories.
Ms. Chamberlain concurred that is accurate.
Council Member Tang asked if we have an idea what pockets in the city would need
broadband infrastructure.
City Manager Molleda responded we do not have that information for you tonight
but will provide it to Council.
Council Member Tang questioned how will it work when the utility company will be
charging the customers on the infrastructure that we -built for them?
City Manager Molleda stated we,allow`them to break'into' our streets, but whoever is
providing the service is the one that;collects.
Interim Director of Finance
benefit from the infrastructl
expand a broadband, they,r
Council Member Tang in(
Chamberlain: stated that a
Ms. Chamberlain "responded
nurchasuig code is un to date
a
spent
amberlalh,asserted that while the, utility company will
one of the rules tliat applies is if we.use this money to
,provide low-income assistance programs.
fund
requirement entails that Ms.
tors will spend more time to ensure our
-al standards and our annual report is under
into a General Fund account, can we create
nent so that it is clear what the ARPA funds
iberlamistated yes, we could actually keep it in a separate account altogether
together I der the General Fund for reporting purposes only.
Mayor Pro Tem -bang opined the $17 million gives us the flexibility to make a list
for the City Manager to execute how we spend the funds; noted we will be transparent
because how specific our reporting will be, so it is a win-win.
Ms. Chamberlain added that the funds could also be used for construction projects,
so the projects we wanted to do this year but could not fund through the
street assessment.
Council Member Clark asked if Council had to decide on this matter tonight as this
is a lot of information to consider.
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Interim Director of Finance Chamberlain responded no.
Council Member Armenta concurred about tabling this item for a future meeting,
stating Council Member Tang brought up some points that she didn't even think
about and should be talked about further.
City Manager Molleda stated this is what we wanted for Council to start the
discussion, so we can definitely bring this item back.
Mayor Low reiterated it would be great to receive the most money for the city,
but agrees we should understand the pros and cons of whichever direction we decide
to go; emphasized it is important that Council i5�"able to see a report each year to
ensure this money is being used appropriately,;;,
Council Member Tang inquired what was the i
standard allowance and for certain cities to collect
Interim Director of Finance Chamberlain
came out with an average of $10 � millio
$10 million allowance andAhey could just'
City Manager Molleda staffed wq will bring
now so that staff has time `to -gather the req
-1as6n, why they allowed for the
the' loss.allowance.
;y did a s*cyy of all the loss and
some cities did not even get a
full amount as \it was.
back two Council meetings from
for ctarification what Council`"would like staff to bring back.
to know what kind of reporting we would have
;sof the General Fund.
asserted:,she would like to see the pros and cons, if we take
rid it on such''and such or if we take the $17 million, we have
e could do this.
nenta stated she would like to see how the money will be
did not know you could do a line item for this money and not
Ms. Chamb�exlairi further explained we can keep it in a separate fund until Council
directs us how to use it, if it is a general operating expense, then we would move
the cost to the General Fund but the money unspent would stay in this other fund until
it was allocated by the Council. Ms. Chamberlain confirmed she will bring this item
back for Council to further discuss.
B. COVID Update
This is a recurring item that will be on the agenda to update the City Council on items
related to COVID-19.
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Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide further direction.
City Manager Molleda reported as of to date, there are 9,934 confirmed cased of
COVID-19, and 173 deaths related to the COVID-19. In parentship with Mountain
Castle Marketing various COVID -19 testing sites at Rosemead Community
Recreation Center and Zapopan Park will be offered to the residents. A COVID-19
testing site will continue every Friday until the end of February at the Rosemead
Community Recreation Center. A vaccination clinic is scheduled for January 26
at the Rosemead Community Recreation Center. City staff received notice 2,000
COVID-19 testing kits will be received to distribute to the residents. Lastly,
due to the COVID-19 numbers declining, City_ facilities will open to the public on
February 1.
Council Member Armenta asked
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A. Council Comments
Council Member Armenta stated she rece�vcd an \ema l from a resident expressing
concerns w tli parkin during street sweeping, Mrs; Armenta noted that many homes
in Rosemead have`smalI driveways due to the -streets being widen or streets were
added during,the tien the city was mainly farmland. She explained the resident
expressed her draveay is -cut short .and there is not enough space for her vehicles to
Park otther driywvay during street sweeping. Also, the city does allow residents to
park on.their. lawns during stre'e" sweeping, this resident does not have a lawn to park
her vehicles either. 1VIrs: Armenta asked if staff could look into doing something like
\ -,.,additional signage allowing,. invited parking to help residents in this similar situation.
Mayor Low reiterated Mrs. Armenta's comments and noted she was asking the City
to 6e, -more lenient about parking during street sweeping days.
Council 1V�e nbex Armenta suggested allowing a certain amount of time frame to
allow reside "to' park in their shorten driveways, during street sweeping.
City Manager Molleda clarified street sweeping is scheduled either half day in the
morning or half day in the afternoon. She stated staff could look into the matter.
Council Member Armenta expressed concerns with Airbnb's in the City. She noted
there are homes listed in the Airbnb website that look like motels inside. Asked that
City staff look into the Airbnb homes matter. She requested if possible for a flock
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camera to be installed near the bridge near Rice Elementary School and other points
in the City where a flock camera would ease speeding. Mrs. Armenta opined that
maybe using funding from the American Rescue Plan could help the purchase of
flock cameras.
Council Member Tang agreed with Council Member Armenta in putting to use the
American Rescue Plan funding the City will be receiving. He thanked City staff for
working in providing adequate services to the residents during the pandemic.
Mayor Pro Tem Dang wished everyone a happy
7. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Low adjourned the meeting at
take place on February 8, 2022, at 7:09 p.m. in
Chamber.
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