CC - Agenda - 03-14-2023CITY OF ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
City Hall Council Chamber
8838 East Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
Tuesday, March 14, 2023,
at 7:00 P.M. - Regular Meeting
City Council
Sean Dang, Mayor
Steven Ly, Mayor Pro Tem
Sandra Armenta, Council Member
Margaret Clark, Council Member
Polly Low, Council Member
Brown Act
Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or
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.
Public Comment from the Audience
Public may offer comments in-person or via zoom by using Meeting ID and Passcode information provided in
the Public Comment section of the agenda.
Written comments may be submitted at publiccommentgcitvofrosemead.ore by 5:00 p.m.
The City Council will hear public comments on matters not listed on the agenda during the Public Comments
from the Audience period. Opportunity to address the City Council (on non -agenda items) is limited to 3
minutes per speaker.
Americans with Disabilities Act
In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City
Clerk's Office at (626) 569-2100 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to allow the city to make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting or service.
Any writings or documents provided to the majority of the Rosemead City Council regarding any item on this
agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office during normal business hours.
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7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Low
INVOCATION — Council Member Armenta
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
Opportunity to address the City Council (on non -agenda items) is limited to 3 minutes per
speaker. The public may address comments in person or via zoom using Meeting ID:
840 6043 9714 and Passcode: 363564 or by dialing: (669) 900-9128, enter Meeting ID and
Passcode. Written comments may be submitted to publiccommentAcitvofrosemead.org
by 5:00 p.m. All comments are public record and will be recorded in the official record of
the city.
2. PRESENTATIONS
A. Introduction of Los Angeles County Sheriff's Special Assignment Officers
Designated to the City of Rosemead
B. Proclamation Declaring March 2023 as "Red Cross Month" in the City of Rosemead
3. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Consideration of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 15.28 Electric Vehicle Charging
Stations to Title 15 (Building and Construction) to Provide an Expedited, Streamlined
Permitting Process for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
In 2015, the State of California adopted Assembly Bill 1236 (2015, Chiu, codified as
Government Code Section 65850.7), which requires local jurisdictions to adopt an
ordinance to create an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle
charging stations. An electric vehicle charging station is any level of electric vehicle
supply equipment station which delivers electricity from a source outside an electric
vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle. The proposed ordinance is intended to bring
Title 15 up to compliance with State legislation regarding the expediting and
streamlining procedures for electric vehicle charging stations.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony; and
2. Move to introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 1014, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 15.28 -
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS TO
TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) TO
PROVIDE AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED
PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGING STATIONS
3. Find that the ordinance involves updates and revisions to existing regulations,
and it can be seen with certainty that the text amendments will have no significant
negative effect on the environment, per CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3).
The ordinance also involves the potential installation of solar energy systems,
which are exempt under Section 21080.35 of the Public Resources Code.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
CEQA: The following items are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act,
unless noted on the item.
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2023-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,714,991.53 CHECKS
NUMBERED 113441 THROUGH NUMBER 113542, DRAFTS
NUMBERED 6269 THROUGH NUMBER 6300 AND EFT
NUMBERED 51523 THROUGH NUMBER 51555 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-17.
B. Minutes
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the regular and special meeting
minutes of October 26, 2021.
C. NALEO 401h Annual Conference — July 11th — 13th New York City, New York
The City Council will consider authorizing the attendance of any Council Member
who wishes to attend the 2023 NALEO 40th Annual Conference in New York City,
New York on July 11-13, 2023.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance and finance of any
Council Member that wishes to attend the 2023 NALEO 40th Annual Conference in
New York City, New York on July 11-13, 2023.
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D. 2022 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports
California Government Code § 65400 requires the filing of both the General Plan and
Housing Element Annual Progress Reports (APRs) by April 1" of each year, for the
prior calendar year, with the State Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). State law also
requires that the APRs be presented at apublic meeting before the City Council where
members of the public are given an opportunity to comment on the City's progress.
The General Plan Annual Progress Report summarizes the status of the City's
General Plan and progress in its implementation. The Housing Element Annual
Progress Report summarizes low- to above moderate -income residential building
activity; Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) progress; and progress of the
housing program implementation for the 2022 calendar year. The Housing Element
Annual Progress Report was prepared on forms provided by HCD, using definitions
adopted by HCD.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions
1. Receive and file the 2022 APRs; and
2. Direct the Community Development Department to transmit the
2022 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports to the
Governor's Office of Planning and Research and California Department of
Housing and Community Development.
E. Award of Contract for Janitorial Services at Various City Facilities
The City of Rosemead utilizes contract services to perform routine janitorial
maintenance at various City facilities, including administration buildings, community
centers, and parks. The scope of services consists of the day-to-day cleaning of the
listed City facilities including dust removal, cleaning of restrooms and floor surfaces,
the removal of trash, and other cleaning services to maintain the facilities. The
existing agreement with Base Hill is set to expire on March 31, 2023. A Request for
Proposals (RFP) was released by staff on February 2, 2023, and on February 23,
2023, the City received four (4) proposals for Janitorial Services. Staff reviewed the
proposals for completeness, understanding of the scope of work, experience, and cost.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Lincoln Training Center for Janitorial Services for Various City
Facilities for a three-year term with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional
one-year periods. The total annual compensation for the contract term is as follows:
First Year (April 1, 2023 — March 31, 2024): $313,583
Second Year (April 1, 2024 — March 31, 2025): $331,048
Third Year (April 1, 2025 — March 31, 2026): $349,520
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F. Display of the Vietnamese American Heritage and Freedom Flag with the United
States of America Flag along Valley Boulevard as a Symbol of Freedom and
Democracy
Every year, the Vietnamese Refugee Community of Los Angeles County request that
the City Council support the Vietnamese American citizens of the Rosemead
community by authorizing the display of the Vietnamese American Heritage and
Freedom Flag along with the United States of America Flag, as a symbol of freedom
and democracy, on Valley Boulevard from Saturday, April 22, 2023, through Sunday,
April 30, 2023. The flags' display together is consistent with the United States Flag
Code protocol.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the request of the Vietnamese
Refugee Community of Los Angeles County to display the Vietnamese American
Heritage and Freedom Flag side-by-side with the United States of America Flag
along Valley Boulevard beginning April 22, 2023, through April 30, 2023, in
accordance with the protocol specified in the United States Flag Code.
G. Approval of Time Limited Parking on 8449 Garvey Avenue
At the February 2, 2023, Traffic Commission Meeting, staff presented
recommendations at the address location of 8449 Garvey Avenue. After discussion
and presentation of the item, the Traffic Commission approved the staff
recommendations for green curb marking. 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 2022-2023 Traffic Signs and Markers available
funds.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendation:
1. Install 141' (feet) of green curb in front of the property along with signage
indicating 20 minutes parking; and
2. Install 16' of red curb west of the fire hydrant and 43' of red curb east of the curb
return.
3. Find that the proposed work involves the maintenance and minor alteration of
existing public infrastructure; therefore, the project is Class 1 Categorically
Exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
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H. Consideration to Cancel the March 28, 2023 City Council Meeting
Due to upcoming scheduling conflicts and no scheduled business items, the City
Council will consider action to cancel the March 28, 2023, City Council meeting.
The next regular meeting date will be on April 11, 2023.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the cancellation of the
March 28, 2023, City Council meeting due to lack of quorum.
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
CEQA: The following items are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act,
unless noted on the item.
A. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-15 Opposing the Taxpayer Protection and Government
Accountability Act Ballot Measure
The City Council will consider adopting a resolution in opposition to the Taxpayer
Protection and Government Accountability Act, a California Business Roundtable
(CBRT) initiative which has qualified for placement on the November 5, 2024,
general election ballot. The measure, if approved, would amend the California
Constitution to restrict the ability of the state, counties, other local agencies, and the
electorate to approve or collect taxes, fees, and other revenues. Therefore, it is
recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-15 opposing the
Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act ballot measure.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-15, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, IN
OPPOSITION TO INITIATIVE 21-0042A1, THE
TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
B. Presentation on Affordable Housing - Tools, Programs, and Options
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Ly, this presentation item is to discuss affordable
housing, the current tools, programs, and possible options.
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff.
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. Council Comments
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7. ADJOURNMENT
The March 28, 2023, City Council meeting is cancelled; the next schedule meeting will be
held on April 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
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 (temporarily closed); and on the City's website (www.cityofrosemead.org)
Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk
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