CC - Agenda - 01-09-2024CITY OF ROSEMEAD
CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL AND REGULAR JOINT
MEETING AGENDA
City Hall Council Chamber
8838 East Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
Teleconference Locations:
3109 N. Prospect Avenue Sheraton Grand Hotel Sacramento (Lobby)
Rosemead CA 91770 & 1230 J Street
Sacramento CA 95814
Tuesday, January 9, 2024,
6:00 P.M. - Special & 7:00 P.M. - Regular Joint Meeting
City Council
Planning Commission
Steven Ly, Mayor
James Berry, Chair
Margaret Clark, Mayor Pro Tem
Emma Escobar, Vice -Chair
Sandra Armenta, Council Member
Daniel Lopez, Commissioner
Sean Dang, Council Member
John Tang, Commissioner
Polly Low, Council Member
Lana Ung, Commissioner
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 provide public comment as instructed in the Public Comment section of the agenda.
• Written comments maybe submitted via email at publiccommentkcitvofrosemead.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.
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. WORKSHOP
A. The Lewis Group of Companies Presentation on Proposed 178 -Unit Residential
Planned Development
The Lewis Group of Companies has submitted a Pre -Application
(Pre -Application 23-02), proposing to develop a new 178 -unit residential planned
development, which will consist of approximately 105 tandem townhomes units and
73 row town home units. The size of each dwelling varies from 1,147 square feet to
2,201 square feet with an attached two -car garage. To develop the site as a residential
planned development, the applicant proposes to change the zone from Medium
Commercial with a Design Overlay (C -3/D-0) to Planned Development (P -D). The
applicant is also proposing to change the General Plan land use designation from
Office/Light Industrial to High Density Residential (0-30 units/acre). The subject
site is located at 1515 Walnut Grove Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council and Planning Commission provide
feedback and input.
B. Continued Discussion, Report, and Direction Regarding the 2030 Imagine
Rosemead Strategic Plan
The City Council will continue the discussion of the Strategic Plan review from
December 12, 2023, meeting. The Strategic Plan has acted as a roadmap for
implementing Rosemead's vision for the City as well as ongoing improvements. This
update outlines the first two years of the plan and provides a progress report on the
goals and items that were identified in the 2030 Strategic Plan.
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide direction on the
Strategic Plan.
The regular meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.
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7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Low
INVOCATION — Council Member Armenta
2. 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:
829 0595 8532 and Passcode: 965416 or by dialing: (669) 900-9128, enter Meeting ID and
Passcode. Written comments may be submitted to publiccommentAcitvofrosemead.org
before 5:00 p.m. on the night of the meeting. All comments are public record and will be
recorded in the official record of the city.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Introduction of New City Staff Destiny Garcia, Management Analyst for the Housing
Division; Interim City Engineer, Albert Leung; and Administrative Analyst,
Arlene Tieu.
B. Retirement Recognition of 20 years of Public Service of Facilities Technician, Lou
Yates
C. Service Recognition and Presentation of Military Banner to CSM (ret.) Michael A.
Crespo, MBV
4. PUBLIC HEARING
5. 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. 2024-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $3,805,098.62 CHECKS
NUMBERED 115749 THROUGH NUMBER 115875, DRAFTS
NUMBERED 6958 THROUGH NUMBER 6985 AND EFT
NUMBERED 52044 THROUGH NUMBER 52083 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-01.
B. Minutes
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the special meeting minutes of
December 14, 2023.
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7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Low
INVOCATION — Council Member Armenta
2. 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:
829 0595 8532 and Passcode: 965416 or by dialing: (669) 900-9128, enter Meeting ID and
Passcode. Written comments may be submitted to publiccommentAcitvofrosemead.org
before 5:00 p.m. on the night of the meeting. All comments are public record and will be
recorded in the official record of the city.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Introduction of New City Staff Destiny Pineda, Management Analyst for the Housing
Division; Interim City Engineer, Albert Leung; and Administrative Analyst,
Arlene Tieu.
B. Retirement Recognition of 20 years of Public Service of Facilities Technician, Lou
Yates
4. PUBLIC HEARING
5. 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. 2024-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $3,805,098.62 CHECKS
NUMBERED 115749 THROUGH NUMBER 115875, DRAFTS
NUMBERED 6958 THROUGH NUMBER 6985 AND EFT
NUMBERED 52044 THROUGH NUMBER 52083 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-01.
B. Minutes
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the special meeting minutes of
December 14, 2023.
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C. National League of Cities 2024 Congressional City Conference from
March l lu' — 13d' — Washington, Dc
The City Council will consider authorizing the attendance of any Council Member
and City staff who wishes to attend the 2024 National League of Cities Congressional
City Conference in Washington, DC from March 11"' — 13d', 2024.
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 that attends the 2024 National League of Cities
Congressional City Conference in Washington, DC from March 11"' — 13d', 2024.
D. C3 Transform 2024: International Conference from March 5d' — 7u' — Boca Raton, FL
The City Council will consider authorizing the attendance of any Council Member
and City staff who wishes to attend the C3 Transform 2024: International Conference
from March 5d' - 7d' in Boca Raton, Florida.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance and finance of any
Council Member and City staff that attends the C3 Transform 2024: International
Conference from March 5d' - 7d' in Boca Raton, Florida.
E. Contract Extension with MissionSquare (Formerly International City Management
Association Retirement Corporation) to Provide Deferred Compensation Program
Services
The City Council will consider action to extend the agreement with the City's existing
deferred compensation program provider.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve MissionSquare as the City's deferred compensation program services
provider;
2. Approve a three-year contract with two additional one-year extensions; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
F. Del Mar and Glendon Way Community Garden Services Award of Contract
The City would like to contract with CultivaLA, Inc. for garden support services at
the Del Mar Community Garden and the Glendon Way Community Garden.
CultivaLA Inc. provides a wide range of services to help enrich the lives of residents
living in the community and our Community Garden users. The purpose of the
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agreement is to continuously design, implement, and provide a learning experience
to the visitors and users of the Del Mar Community Garden and introduce a new
experience to the users of the Glendon Way Community Garden.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the proposed agreement with
CultivaLA, Inc. from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025, and authorize the City
Manager to execute the contracts on behalf of the City.
6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
CEQA:The following item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act, unless
noted on the item.
A. Award of Contract for State Lobbyist and Advocacy Service
The City of Rosemead has historically retained State lobbyist and advocacy services
to support the City's representation and advocacy of local control at the State level.
At the direction of the City Council, a Request for Proposal ("RFP") was released in
July 2023, and a Council subcommittee was formed to review the received proposals
and interview the prospective firms. This item is to present to the full Council the
proposals received in response to the RFP and recommendation by the subcommittee
on selection of the lobbyist and advocacy services.
Recommendation: That the City Council review and consider the subcommittee's
recommendation to select either Lucien Partners or BPR for the State Lobbyist and
Advocacy Services and authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year
Professional Services Agreement with two one-year extension options.
MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. Council Comments
8. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9)(d)(1)
• Name of Case: Sunstar Enterprises Co. Inc. v. City of Rosemead and Green
Park Property, LLC LASC Case No. 23STCP02674
• Name of Case: Whittier, et al. v. Los Angeles County Superior Court LASC
Case No. 23STCP03579
9. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting will take place on January 23, 2024, 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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MEETING SCHEDULE:
Beautification Commission Meeting - CANCELLED
4 Wednesday, January 10 @ 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting -CANCELLED
4 Monday, January 15 @ 7:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting
4 Tuesday, January 23 @ 7:00 p.m.
Public Safety Commission Meeting
4 Thursday, January 25 @ 7:00 p.m.
Please visit www.cityofrosemead.org to view a calendar
of upcoming City meetings and events. For more
information, please contact City Hall at (626) 569-2100.
VOLUNTEER FOR
THE 2024 HOMELESS COUNT
Join us on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 to volunteer
for the 2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count,
at 8:00 p.m. at the Rosemead Community Recreation Center
(Room 1). The annual census counts our neighbors
experiencing homelessness in need of our support. Our
top priority is to have every volunteer engage
meaningfully and safely during the Count.
Please help make a difference in our Rosemead community
and sign up to volunteer for the count at:
hftps://www.theycountwillyou.org/rosemead
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