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CC - Minutes - 05-10-2022 Special and RegularMINUTES 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 litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): (1 potential cases) City Attorney Richman stated the City Council would go into Closed Session to discuss one item and would report on any reportable action at the regular meeting. Mayor Low recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 6:09 p.m. 7:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at 7:04 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 Mayor Pro Tem Dang INVOCATION was led by Council 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. Rosemead City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2022 Page I of 6 2. 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 ls`. There being no further comments, Mayor Low closed the Public Comment period. 3. PRESENTATIONS A. Introduction of Los Angeles County Acting Assistant Fire Chief, Gerald Gonzales Acting Assistant Fire Chief Gerald Gonzales stated he was assigned to Division 6, which includes the City of Rosemead. Mr. Gonzales shared he lives and works locally in the City of Montebello and Rosemead area and looks forward to working with City Council and staff. City Council welcomed Acting Assistant Fire Chief Gerald Gonzales to the City. B. Proclamation Declaring the Week of May 15-21, 2022, as "National Public Works Week" in the City of Rosemead Public Works Manager Lara thanked the City Council for recognizing the Public Works staff for their hard work throughout the City. Mr. Lara introduced Public Services Division staff Martin Jones, Lou Yates, Thomas Medinilla, and Stevie Hicks. The City Council acknowledged and commended the Public Works and Public Services staff for their commitment to the City. The City Council presented a Proclamation declaring the week of May 15-21 as "Public Works Week" in the City. C. Proclamation Declaring the Month of May as "Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" in the City of Rosemead Mayor Low 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. 4. PUBLIC HEARING - None Rosemead City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2022 Page 2 of 6 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 • Resolution No. 2022-29 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,286,409.91 CHECKS NUMBERED 111102 THROUGH NUMBER 111207, DRAFTS NUMBERED 5711 THROUGH NUMBER 5742 AND EFT NUMBERED 51041 THROUGH NUMBER 51070 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-29. B. Consideration to Cancel the May 24, 2022, City Council Meeting and Schedule a Special Meeting on May 31, 2022 The Mayor and two Council Members will be attending the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) in Las Vegas, Nevada, from May 22 to 24, 2022. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for May 24, the same day the Mayor and two Council Members are due back from the conference. Since most Council Members will be traveling that day, the City Council will consider the cancellation of the May 24, 2022, City Council meeting due to lack of quorum. In addition, staff would like to schedule a special meeting on May 31, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. instead. Recommendation: That the City Council cancel the May 24, 2022, City Council meeting and schedule a special City Council meeting on May 31, 2022. C. Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for RRM Design Group - Housing Element Update On September 22, 2020, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group for the 6`h 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 6`h 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 6`h Cycle Housing Element. Rosemead City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2022 Page 3 of 6 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. D. Resolution No. 2022-25 - Modification 21-01 Friendly Inn Appeal Public Hearing 2146 San Gabriel Boulevard On April 26, 2022, the City Council conducted the continued public hearing on Modification 21-01, to review the conditions of approval for the motel establishment located at 2146 San Gabriel Boulevard, as requested by the business and property owners of the Friendly Inn. After hearing all public testimony, the City Council directed its legal counsel to bring back a resolution with the amended conditions of approval with findings. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-25, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE MODIFICATION 21-01 WITH REVISED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO THEREBY AMEND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 88-447 FOR THE MOTEL AT 2146 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD ("THE FRIENDLY INN") 6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF A. Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-30 Amending the Revenue Estimates, Appropriations, and Authorized Staffing Within the FY 2021-22 Operating Budget for the Use of American Rescue Plan (ARP) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) At the March 8, 2022, and the April 26, 2022, City Council meetings, staff presented overviews of recommended 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 Rosemead City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2022 Page 4 of 6 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. The approval of the Resolution also authorized the movement of the $10 million standard revenue loss allowance from the American Rescue Plan Account (ARPA) to the secondary ARPA account and receipt of the second ARPA portion of the City's allocation. Council Member Tang asked when the funds had to be expended. Interim Finance Director Chamberlain replied the $10 million allocation could be spent any time, and the remaining $7.8 must be spent by December 2026. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Dang and seconded by Council Member Armenta to adopt Resolution No. 2022-30, amending the FY 2021-22 Operating Budget and authorized staffing list. The motion was carried out by the following) vote AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low, and Tang NOES: None B. 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. City Manager Kim reported the Los Angeles County Department of Health continued to require masks on 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 cases 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. Rosemead City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2022 Page 5 of 6 7. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL A. 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 looking into ideas to help mitigate the speed problem in the city. In addition, asked staff to look further into helping resident Velia Navarro's ongoing issue of speeding vehicles on her street. Council Member Tang expressed support for the letter from the Mayor of the City of Artesia, Melissa Ramoso. The City passed an ordinance giving law enforcement the tools to fight the theft of catalytic converters. The ordinance allows for the thieves caught with a fine or jail time. He asked City staff to look into an ordinance or something similar that the City of Rosemead may want to do to help law enforcement. Council Member Armenta added that Legislators in Sacramento are working on bills that target the catalytic converter thefts and street racing. 8. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Low adjourned the meeting 7:30 p.m. The next City Council meeting will take place on May 24, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber. Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk APPROVED: Poll yor u Rosemead City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2022 Page 6 of 6