CC - Item 4B - Minutes of May 10, 2022 Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING
MAY 10, 2022
The special meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Low
at 6:08 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
1. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigationtu - ant to Governmei&Code Section
54956.9(d)(2): (1 potential cases)
ABSENT: None,1'
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION was
led by Mayor Pro Tem Dang
Member Clark
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Kim, City Attorney Richman, Interim Director of Finance
Chamberlain, Director of Parks and Recreation Boecking, Director of Public Works Chung, and
City Clerk Hernandez
City Attorney Richman reported there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Low opened the Public Comment period.
Sue Yamamoto, Rosemead Library Manager, announced the library will continue to
provide PCR COVID-19 tests to residents until the end of May. Also, announced new
virtual programs and the new Tool Lending Library program. The Summer Discovery
program will be held virtual and will start on June 1St
There being no further comments, Mayor Low cloyed the Public Comment period.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Introduction of Los Angeles County Acting',Assistant Fire Chief, Gerald Gonzales
Acting Assistant Fire Chief Gerald Gonzales stated fie was assigned to Division 6,
which includes the City of Rosen'ead. Mr. Gonzales shamed he lives and works
locally in the City of Montebello and,Rosemead,area and lopks,forward to working
with City Council and staff.
City Council
Gerald Gonzales to the City.
C. Proclamation Declaring the Month of May as "Asian American and Pacific Islander
Heritage 1V. pnth7 the City of Rosemead
Mayor Lo W presented a Proclamation declaring the month of May as "Asian
American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" in the City of Rosemead.
City Clerk Hernandez stated the Proclamation would be promoted on the City's social
media and website.
PUBLIC HEARING - None
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Armenta and seconded by Council Member Tang
to approve Consent Calendar Items A through D. The motion was carried out by the
following vote AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low, and Tang NOES: None
A. Claims and Demands
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back from the conference. Since most
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Special meeting on May 31, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
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pdate
Services Agreement for RRM Design Group -
On September 22, 2020, the City Council authorized the City Manager to
execute a Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group for the
6th Cycle Housing Element update and companion tasks, which includes focused
updates to the General Plan relating to the Public Safety Element and addition of
environmental justice policies to comply with State legislation. Due to extensive
comments from the California Department of Housing and Community Development
on the review of the City's draft and adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element, staff is
requesting an amendment for additional services from RRM Design Group to assist
in the final certification of the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element.
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Recommendation: That the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to
Section 3.3 — Fees and Payments to the Professional Services Agreement between the
City of Rosemead and RRM Design Group by increasing the not -to -exceed contract
amount from $190,290 to $203,490. The amendments will be applied to
3.3.1 - Compensation and 3.3.4 - Extra Work.
Resolution No. 2022-25 - Modification 21-01 Friendly Inn Appeal Public Hearing
2146 San Gabriel Boulevard
On April 26, 2022, the City Council conduct
Modification 21-01, to review the conditions o£
located at 2146 San Gabriel Boulevard,F,as r0
owners of the Friendly Inn. After hear ng' all
directed its legal counsel to bring back a resole
approval with findings.
Recommendation: That the City
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n of ;'Resolution, No. 2022-30 Amending the Revenue Estimates,
-iations I. acid Authorized Staffing Within the FY 2021-22 Operating Budget
Use of American Rescue Plan (ARP) State and Local Fiscal Recovery
At the 1Vla ch & 2022, and the April 26, 2022, City Council meetings, staff presented
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overviews `660mmended uses of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds as
allowed under the Final Rule of the American Rescue Plan. Based on direction given
to staff by the City Council, this report is to amend the FY 2021-22 Operating Budget
for various activities. Other recommended uses as authorized by the City Council at
the April 26, 2022 meeting, will be included in the FY 2022-23 Proposed Budget for
further consideration.
Recommendation: That City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-30, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
FY 2021-22 OPERATING BUDGET AND AUTHORIZED
STAFFING LIST
Interim Finance Director Chamberlain reported that Resolution No. 2022-30 would
amend the revenue estimates appropriations and authorized staffing within the
FY 2021-22 Operating Budget. The Resolution also appropriated $265,000
recovering the cost of COVID sick time mandates, the approval of a one-time
premium pay award for employees, and an addition of two positions for the City
Clerk's Office and Human Resources Division. li& approval of the Resolution also
authorized the movement of the $10 million `standard revenue loss allowance from
the American Rescue Plan Account (ARPAjJ6jhe secondary ARPA account and
receipt of the second ARPA portion of th C1ty's allocation.
Council Member Tang asked
Interim Finance Director Chamber]
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ACTION: Moved b3i1]
Armenta to adopt Reso
Budget and authorized
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Themotion. was carried out by the following
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agenda to update the City Council on items
City Council discuss and provide further direction.
City Manager KxmTeported fhe Los Angeles County Department of Health continued
tb`require maskskon all forms of public transportation within the County. Masks
continue, to be required in healthcare settings, state and local correctional facilities,
detention centers] shelters, cooling centers, and any other location where a business
or venue `has`,a policy. The current statistics in the City of Rosemead are 11,081
COVID-19 case§ with 187 deaths. 89.5% of Rosemead residents have had at least
one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. 82.7% of Rosemead residents are fully
vaccinated. Mr. Kim announced the City of Rosemead was partnering with
Chinatown Service Center to continue to provide a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at
the Rosemead Community Recreational Center on Wednesday, May 11, and May 25.
As for City employees and the public, it's no longer required to wear a mask but is
highly recommended. Reiterated that City staff would continue to monitor the health
and safety protocols recommended by the Los Angeles County Department of Public
Health to decrease the spread of COVID-19.
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MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
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Council Comments
Council Member Armenta announced that the City of Azusa partnered with the
nonprofit organization, One Legacy to host a fundraising bowling game. She
encouraged City staff and residents to participate on May 26 at the El Monte Lanes.
Mrs. Armenta stated she was attending WELL'S next annual conference on June 11
in Pico Rivera. The conference includes topics in water conservation, water quality,
and discussion on water restrictions due to the drought. Lastly, she spoke about the
increase in street racing and drivers speeding. She stated that in speaking with Public
Works Director Chung, he was actively looki ' g into ideas to help mitigate the speed
problem in the city. In addition, asked staff to loolc,further into helping resident Velia
Navarro's ongoing issue of speeding vehicles on hefastreet.
Council Member Tang expresses
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tools to fight the theft of catalyi
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Mayor Low adj6t
on May 24, 2022,
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Polly Low, Mayor
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Sacramento are working on bills
The next City Council meeting will take place
10 City Hall Council Chamber.
Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk