CC - Agenda - 05-31-2022CITY OF ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
City Hall Council Chamber
8838 East Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at
6:00 P.M. — Special Meeting
City Council
Polly Low, Mayor
Sean Dang, Mayor Pro Tem
Sandra Armenta, Council Member
Margaret Clark, Council Member
John Tang, Council Member
Brown Act
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unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or
schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
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6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Armenta
INVOCATION — Council Member Tang
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
Opportunity to address the City Council (on non -agenda items) is limited to 3 minutes per
speaker. Public may address comments via zoom using meeting ID: 846 0216 6141
Passcode: 481062 or by dialing: (669) 900-9128, enter meeting ID and passcode. Written
public comments may be submitted via email at publiccommentAcitvofrosemead.org
by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. All comments are public record and will be recorded
in the official record of the city.
2. PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Public Hearing and Approval of the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships
(HOME) Programs
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides funding
to states, counties, and cities in the form of Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds. As an Entitlement
Community, the City of Rosemead is required to prepare and submit an
Annual Action Plan to HUD which serves to update and delineate efforts in meeting
the priorities established in the five-year Consolidated Plan. The Annual Action Plan
is seen as an opportunity to reassess the City's housing needs and priorities, as well
as its programs and resources in a manner that will best meet the affordable housing
and community development challenges.
The City entitlement allocation for FY 2022-23 is $708,981 in CDBG funding and
$341,033 in HOME funds. As a recipient of CDBG funds, the City of Rosemead
previously received Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus
(CDBG- CV) Round 1 and Round 3 funds from HUD.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony on the Annual Action
Plan;
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2. Approve the FY 2022 - 2023 Annual Action Plan including CDBG, HOME, and
CDBG-CV3 funding recommendations, and authorize the submittal of the
Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD);
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all appropriate and necessary documents
to receive funding and implement approved use and make necessary budget
adjustments based on HUD's final allocation amount; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute sub -recipient agreements with the
non-profit organizations receiving CDBG, HOME, CDBG-CV allocations in the
Action Plan.
B. Public Hearing on Modification 22-01 and Zone Variance 22-01 —
8408-8418 Garvey Avenue
Garvey Garden Plaza, LLC has submitted a Modification and Variance application
requesting to amend Design Review 14-03 for the construction of a six-foot high
block wall along the front 20 feet of the south property line. The fully constructed
block wall is six feet in height and exceeds the maximum height of forty-two (42)
inches. Per Rosemead Municipal Code Section 17.120.100(C), the proposed change
may only be approved by the original review authority for the project through a
modification permit application filed and processed in compliance with Chapter
17.120. The subject site is located at 8408-8418 Garvey Avenue (APN: 5283-005-
028) in a Medium Commercial with Residential/Commercial Mixed -Use
Development and Design overlays (C-3/RC-MUDO/D-0) zone.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony;
2. Approve Modification 22-01 and Zone Variance 22-01, subject to the
11 conditions; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-32, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MODIFICATION 22-01 AND
ZONE VARIANCE 22-01, EXCEPTIONS TO RMC SECTION
17.28.030(D)(11)(A) AND (B), TO MAINTAIN THE BEIGE -
COLORED BLOCK WALL AND THE HEIGHT OF THE
CONSTRUCTED BLOCK WALL AT SIX FEET INSTEAD OF
REDUCING IT TO FORTY-TWO (42) INCHES. THE SUBJECT
SITE IS LOCATED AT 8408-8418 GARVEY AVENUE (APN
NO. 5283-005-028), IN THE MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH A
RESIDENTIAL/ COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE AND DESIGN
OVERLAY (C-3/RC-MUDO/D-0) ZONE
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2022-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$634,780.00 CHECKS NUMBERED 111208 THROUGH
NUMBER 111277, DRAFTS NUMBERED 5743
THROUGH NUMBER 5746 AND EFT NUMBERED
51074 THROUGH NUMBER 51079 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-31.
B. Minutes
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the regular meeting minutes
of May 10, 2022.
C. Consideration of Approval of Request to Install Green Curb at 8424 Garvey Avenue
At the May 5, 2022, Traffic Commission Meeting, staff presented recommendations
and options to install green curb along the property frontage at 8424 Garvey Avenue.
The Traffic Commission recommended to install approximately 47' of green curb
(20 -minute parking) and signage during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 2 -hour
parking signage during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (except Sundays), and 2'
of red curb on each side of the driveway including driveway aprons on the east side
of the property frontage. Public Works Field Services staff will complete all the
recommended items. If necessary, additional materials and supplies may be
purchased at a minimal expense to complete the recommended work and staff would
utilize approved Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Traffic Signs and Markers available funds.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendation to install approximately 47' of green curb (20 -minute parking) and
signage during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 2 -hour parking signage during the
hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (except Sundays), and 2' of red curb on each side of
the driveway including driveway aprons on the east side of the property frontage.
D. Approval of Request to Install Green Curb at 8408 Garvey Avenue
At the May 5, 2022, Traffic Commission Meeting, staff presented recommendations
and options to install a green curb along the property frontage at 8408 Garvey
Avenue. The Traffic Commission recommended to install 27' of red curb in front of
an existing fire hydrant, 40' of green curb (20- minute parking) during the hours of
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the remaining 60' of curb as two-hour parking zone during
the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (except Sundays) with added signage to indicate
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time restricted hours. Public Works Field Services staff will complete all the
recommended items. If necessary, additional materials and supplies may be
purchased at a minimal expense to complete the recommended work and staff would
utilize approved Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Traffic Signs and Markers available funds.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendation to approve 40' of green curb (20 -minute parking) during the hours
of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the remaining 60' of curb as two-hour parking zone
during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (except Sundays) with added signage to
indicate time restricted hours.
E. Approval of Traffic Calming Measures on Jackson Avenue Between Emerson Place
and Hellman Avenue
At the May 5, 2022, Traffic Commission Meeting, staff presented a traffic review
and recommendations regarding concerns of speeding along Jackson Avenue
between Emerson Place and Hellman Avenue. The Traffic Commission accepted all
staff recommendations, including oversized speed limit signs, double yellow
centerline striping, and modification to include the installation of a speed limit
pavement striping legend. Public Works Field Services staff will complete all the
recommended items. If necessary, additional materials and supplies may be
purchased at a minimal expense to complete the recommended work and staff would
utilize approved Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Traffic Signs and Markers available funds.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission
recommended items with a modification to include the installation of a speed limit
pavement legend striping, including:
1. INSTALL NEW OVERSIZED SPEED LIMIT SIGN: Install new oversized 25
MPH speed limit (R2-1) sign (30"X36') approximately 23 -feet north of the
Emerson Place and Jackson Avenue intersection for the northbound traffic.
2. INSTALL NEW DOUBLE YELLOW CENTER LINE: Install double yellow
center line (CAMUTCD Detail 21) along Jackson Avenue between Emerson
Place and Hellman Avenue. This will serve to visually narrow the roadway and
designate travel lanes, which is effective in reducing vehicle speeds.
3. REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING SPEED LIMIT SIGN WITH NEW
OVERSIZED SPEED LIMIT SIGN: Remove the existing 25 MPH speed limit
(R2-1) sign (30"X36') approximately 10 -feet south of the Hellman Avenue and
Jackson Avenue intersection for southbound traffic and replace it with new
oversized 25 -MPH speed limit (R2-1) sign.
4. INSTALL "25" PAVEMENT LEGEND STRIPING: Install "25" pavement
legend striping at the beginning and end of Jackson Avenue between Emerson
Place and Hellman Avenue adjacent to the new oversized speed limit signs.
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F. Award of Contract to Schoeppner Shows Carnival for Services at the Annual
July 4 Event
The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking the City Council to approve a
contract with Schoeppner Shows Carnival. The contract is to provide carnival rides,
games, and services for the Annual July 4 Event at Rosemead Park. As part of the
Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget, $165,500 has been requested for community
special events, $90,000 which is allocated to the July 4th Event.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve an
agreement with Schoeppner Shows Carnival in the amount not -to -exceed $45,000,
from Account Number 101-4040-5710.
G. City Council Designation and Appointment of Interim Community Development
Director as a Retired Annuitant Position
The City has open the recruit for a permanent Community Development Director due
to the resignation of the previous director in September 2021. In order to ensure the
continuity of operations during this vacancy, staff is recommending the City Council
adopt a resolution to appoint Mr. Stan Wong 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); and
2. Approve the appointment and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement
on behalf of the City with Mr. Stan Wong as the Interim Community
Development Director; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-34, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD APPOINTING A RETIRED ANNUITANT TO THE
POSITION OF INTERIM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR FOR A LIMITED DURATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(h)
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Discussion on Joining the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust Joint
Powers Authority
Formation of the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (SGVRHT) was
authorized by SB 751 (Rubio), which allowed the San Gabriel Valley cities to band
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together to bring additional affordable housing resources to the San Gabriel Valley
region. Consequently, the SGVRHT was established in February 2020 as a Joint
Powers Authority (JPA) developed by a working group of staff from cities within the
San Gabriel Valley and reviewed by the San Gabriel Valley Council of Government's
City Managers' Steering Committee. The SGVRHT is governed by a nine -member
board of directors composed of seven local elected officials and two housing and
homeless experts. The City of Rosemead is within the Central District.
At the April 12, 2022, City Council Meeting, Regional Housing Trust Administrator,
Brielle Acevedo, conducted a presentation and provided an overview of SGVRHT
activities over the last year. Ms. Acevedo concluded her presentation by asking the
Rosemead City Council to consider joining the SGVRHT.
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss joining the San Gabriel Valley
Regional Housing Trust Should Council decide to join at this time:
1. Direct staff to bring back an Agreement with the SGVRHT to join as a Member
City and pay member fees of $21,750 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023; or
2. Direct the City Manager to submit a letter to the SGVRHT indicating Rosemead's
intent to join as an Affiliate and pay affiliate fees of $6,150 for the first year.
B. Summer Aquatic Programs Update
The Parks and Recreation Department would like to provide the City Council with
an update on the aquatic programs that will be offered this summer. Aquatic
programs will be offered at the Rosemead Aquatic Center at Rosemead Park and the
Splash Zone at Garvey Park on a limited basis due to a shortage in personnel.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file this information.
C. Professional Service Agreement for Building and Safety Division
The Building and Safety Division of Community Development serves and protects
the public by ensuring that building construction complies with California Building
Standards Code (Title 28, California Code of Regulations) as well as State safety
laws, disabled access, and City Ordinances. From Rosemead's incorporation in
1959, the County had provided Building and Safety services until 1981. Since then,
the City has been contracting building and safety services under Professional Service
Agreements.
The current Building and Safety Professional Service Agreement with Interwest
Consulting Group was entered into on May 8, 2018, and is scheduled to expire on
June 30, 2022. As directed by City Council at its meeting on February 22, 2022, staff
released a Request for Proposal ("RFP") to ensure that the City obtains the highest
qualified consulting services at competitive costs for upcoming years.
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Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss the different
options as noted above and authorize the City Manager to finalize negotiations for
Building and Safety Division services as follows:
1. Execute a Professional Services Agreement for a full-service contract with the
selected firm at a not -to -exceed percentage of the net plan check and building
permit revenues as proposed by the selected firm for aterm of three (3) years with
two (2) one-year options; or
2. Execute a Professional Service Agreement at proposed hourly rates with the
selected firm for a term of three (3) years with two (2) one-year options.
D. 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.
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. Discussion and Direction on Resuming the Savannah Cemetery In -Kind Services
This item is presented to the City Council at the request of Council Member Sandra
Armenta to discuss resuming in-kind services through a cooperative Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) with El Monte Cemetery Association dba: Savannah
Memorial Cemetery.
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss recommencing the in-kind services
by the City to the Cemetery and direct City staff to bring back a new MOU between
the City and El Monte Cemetery Association dba: Savannah Memorial Park.
B. Council Comments
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting will take place on June 14, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead
City Hall Council Chamber.
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POSTING 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
Boulevard; and on the City's website (www.cityofrosemead.org)
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Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk Date
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