CC - Item 6B - Minutes of May 28, 2024MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION SPECIAL AND REGULAR JOINT MEETING
MAY 28, 2024
The special meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Ly
at 6:31 p.m., in the Rosemead City Hall Conference Room, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Mayor Ly, Mayor Pro Tem Clark (teleconferenced), Council Members Armenta and
Low_
ABSENT: Council Member/ Dang
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STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Kim, City Attorney Richman, Director of Finance Chua,
Director of Public Works Wang, Director of Parks and Recreation Boecking, and City Clerk
Hernandez
City Attorney Richman reported out from closed session there was no reportable action taken
by the City Council.
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Bob Lopez expressed concerns about recent crime in his cul-de-sac. He stated that every car
in the neighborhood has had their car broken into or stolen, including his own vehicle parked
on Boydton and Ivar Avenue. He expressed frustration that crime is not being addressed.
Thieves keep stealing catalytic converters and it's been ongoing for a while. In addition,
Mr. Lopez mentioned he was physically assaulted in front of his yard. Thieves are coming
from other places, and the home cameras are not able to capture their faces. Asked for the
record to show that he attended the City Council meeting along with 15 other residents about
the same issue.
City Attorney Richman explained to the public in attendance the rule of open meeting
decorum under the Brown Act. Residents could make comments; however, the City Council
could not engage in dialogue since the item is not an -ager da item for discussion.
Sally Luu commended City staff Wayne Co and his staff for being proactive. She noted that
she lives on Ivar Avenue and Mr. Co has been very responsive to her calls and follow-up on
issues in her neighborhood. She inquired about the status of the residents past concerns
regarding the railroad fence, which homeless pedestrians use to cross the median back and
forth and have access to the neighborhood: In addition, requested the,City to implement a no
overnight parking at Grand A
other apartments in San Gabri
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ity staff would follow-up with the railroad company.
Fred Sumi stated he has lived on Ivar Avenue for over forty years and the last three years
have been tough. He has witnessed personal items on the street, indicating individuals check
vehicles to see if they are unlocked and steal. In addition, the individuals look at vehicles
parked in driveways, and go into people's properties. Mr. Sumi explained that his son works
at 4:30 am and is worried for his safety in his own community. Lastly, talked about the fence
issue that is missing the entrance gates. He reiterated that residents have called Union Pacific
on who is responsible for fixing the fence and has been told that the City is responsible. City
staff have told him that Union Pacific is responsible. He expressed frustration on the matters
on Ivar, there has been an increase of crime, transients hiding in areas of the railroad. He
noted that residents do not know what to do anymore, and therefore came to the City Council
meeting to speak up.
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Linda Lopez, a resident for over 20 years stated in frustration that her daughter has been
followed just walking down her neighborhood. The same individual that assaulted Mr. Bob
Lopez, managed to get inside her house, while her daughter was home, and he explicitly
touched himself. Although her daughter was able to scare him away, after calling the
sheriff's, Deputies could only cite the individual, which later attacked Mr. Bob Lopez two
days later. Ms. Lopez stated that the same individual sits in an area where he can see who is
coming and going from their homes. She noted that she posted online in the Rosemead Buzz
to bring awareness to the neighborhood about the individual. She opined that the community
should be safe for kids to walk to school, should not have to deal with these types of safety
issues. Urged the City Council to do something to address the increase of crime on Ivar
Avenue.
Michelle Do, a resident, expressed in the past her concerns with street sweeping issues. She
noted she recently was cited for parking in an alley' way for a few minutes during street
sweeping day. She noted that it was difficult for Iresidents to park almost a half mile away,
when street sweeping happens on both sides of the street and the surrounding streets at the
same time. She explained that she has expressed concerns in 2021 and 2023 about doing
alternate street sweeping days or not citing. Ms. Do stated she lives on Paljay Avenue
between Klingerman and Fern Avenue, and cannot park on any surrounding street, because
street sweeping is on the same day. Other times, residents park on alleyways for hours at a
time, and parking enforcement does not cite them. In addition, has asked her landlord to build
some type of parking, such as,a driveway, and was told that the City would not allow it.
Although, the neighbor has the same property and has a driveway. She asked for a solution
to an ongoing parking issue
luring street sweeping days.
peak to Director of Public Works Wang on the street sweeping
lager Rojas about the public safety concerns.
askedCity Manager Kim, if possible, to look into allowing
ys during street sweeping days and not cite.
n May 16th, he along with other residents expressed concern to
-nee issue on Grand Avenue. He noted that he has called Lupe
ut fixing the railroad fence. He had been trying to connect City
to communicate to bring a resolution about the fence issue. He
City staff to provide updates so he may share with the residents
Avenue.
Council Member Armenta asked Mr. Kim, is it possible to invite representatives from Union
Pacific, to come to a City Council meeting to answer questions.
City Manager Kim replied that City staff will reach out to Union Pacific and make that
request.
Kristie Lam reiterated the concerns of her neighbors on Ivar Avenue from being assaulted,
and strangers walking into homes. She stated that when the individuals assaulted Mr. Lopez,
the sheriffs were called but the individuals left. On a second occasion, sheriffs were called,
and never showed up. When resident Qui Nguyen heard about these incidents, he
immediately called Council Member Sandra Armenta for assistance.
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Alice Talbot stated she moved from the City of Arcadia to the City of Rosemead and was
satisfied with her new community. She shared that her home camera has caught individuals
near cars checking what is unlocked, but unfortunately, they are always wearing a face mask.
She added that people like Bob, who care about the safety of the community, urged her to
attend a Council meeting to help address the increase of crime in their neighborhood. Lastly,
talked about the parking issues with people who do not live on that street, but rather in other
streets that have apartments.
Mayor Ly announced that although the item of public safety is not agendized, that there is a
caveat in the Brown Act to allow for emergency items to be added to the agenda. He noted
that the concerns brought by the residents warranted a discussion as an emergency item and
asked the City Council to consider adding the Public Safety item to discuss with Temple
Station Sheriff, Captain Meza and Chief of Police, Lt: Tiwari.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Armenta, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clark to add
an emergency public safety discussion on the agenda. Motion was carried out by the
following votes: AYES: Armenta, Clark, Low and Ly; NOES: None; ABSENT: Dang
Emergency Item Added to the agenda for discussion an., irection on public safety matters
on Ivar Avenue.
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rk on issues on public safety. Homelessness was brought up
that at the next meeting, the Rosemead Homelessness
meeting for the past year, would be presenting its proposals
11th Council meeting. In addition, under the direction of
established a Public Safety Commission as well. He invited
Commission meetings, which meet on the last
;mple_Station Sheriff Captain Meza and Chief of Police, Lt. Tiwari to
tes in regard to the Ivar neighborhood area and if there were some
e seeing.
Captain Meza stated when the issues on Ivar Avenue were brought to his attention, he had
been working collaboratively with Lt. Tiwari. He has been looking at each situation that is
occurring on Ivar Avenue and has directed Lt. Tiwari to develop a strategic plan in order to
address the issues including meeting with the residents on Ivar Avenue to address their
concerns. He acknowledged that he appreciated hearing the concerns of the residents living
on Ivar and that the safety of the residents was his priority.
Chief of Police Lt. Tiwari stated that all concerns are taken seriously. As far as Ivar Avenue
and the railroad tracks that lead to the streets, it does provide an ingress and egress due to
the fence access, people traverse back and forth. He noted that just being on the railroad
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tracks is a crime on its own. Lt. Tiwari added that since the increase of crime, deputies have
been making efforts for extra patrol and having a presence in the area to help deter crime.
Whether it's transient traversing, or just the mere presence alone regardless of the reason or
rationale, they have been arrested for and issued a citation for the misdemeanor crime of
being in that area. In addition, Special Assignment Deputies had adjusted their hours to cover
the patrol hours of 10:00 p.m. to about 5:00 a.m. in the morning. Recently deputies tried to
stop a catalytic converter theft, but unfortunately, we're able to get away from the deputies.
Those are some of the challenges deputies are dealing with individuals that are committing
these types of thefts. Lt. Tiwari reiterated that he did have a crime analysis look at the crime
trends in the area. The crime analyst looked at a year-round review from the 4400, 4500, and
4600 block of Ivar over the past 12 months. He reported .there was crime reported, and there
was a couple of crimes relating to catalytic converter hefts, a few stolen vehicles, and
attempted residential burglary in the area, in addition to other crimes such as missing persons
and rescue response type crimes. Lt. Tiwari stated that they are looking at different trends to
better address certain crimes and continue to conduct extra tatrols in the area to make it. safer.
Council Member Low asked that staff cape
related to public safety and receive a copy
Sheriff s Office and District Attorney's Offi
She pleaded that both offices need to assist
Chief of Police, Lt. Tiwari if he has analyze
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actively patrolling the city at night.
to 2:00 a.m. there are five vehicles.
ing until 6:00 a.m. The three patrol cars are
and their main objective is handling calls for
Council Member Low reiterated that when a patrol vehicle is at a call, that means there are
less vehicles patrolling at the moment. If all three vehicles are at a call or calls, there are no
deputies patrolling durmg that time.
Chief of Police, Lt. Tiwari answered affirmatively.
Council Member Armenta urged the residents to attend City Council meetings to express
their concerns, or else the city is not aware of certain crimes being committed. She stated
that had it not been for Mr. Nguyen calling her, she would not know there was ongoing crime
in the neighborhood on Ivar Avenue. She talked about the recent tragedy of the actor who
lost his life when approaching individuals stealing his catalytic converted. She also explained
that residents need to call their LA County Supervisor, Hilda Solis' Office and District
Attorney's Office to express their concerns about the increase in crime. Mrs. Armenta
explained that Temple Station is one of the highest arresting stations in the County but must
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release many individuals and only cite them under the direction of the District Attorney's
Office.
Mrs. Armenta also talked about the parking issues, that people can park in public right of
way 72 hours. Suggested to the residents to contact Public Safety when there is a vehicle
parked for over 72 hours, for city staff to cite them. She noted that she may be reached via
her cell phone available on the City's website and on her business card. Also, asked City
Manager Kim about the LA CADA services.
City Manager Kim explained that the city entered into a contract with a homeless services
provider called LA CADA, for a four-year period at a cost of $1.2 million dollars. The firm
or the staff are out in Rosemead engaging with the homeless population, providing five days
a week services and trying to get them shelter.
Council Member Armenta shared her cell number with the residents: (626) 676-3965.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark agreed with Council Member Armenta and also shared her cell number
(626) 833-6673 for residents to call her. She also agreed that getting more deputies in areas
where there is more concentration of crime because bad guys have a way of communicating
with each other. She stated that it's not the fault of people, but the DA's office who wrote
Proposition 47, that allows someone to steal $950 multiple times a day and get a slap on the
wrist. Unfortunately, that was the proposition that voters voted called Safe Schools, Safe
Streets. In regard to the railroad, she asked if the City could just fix the fence and bill the
railroad company after.
City Manager Kim explained that the issue is not that the City does not want to secure the
area, but it applies to any jurisdictional issue. The City cannot enter private property and
make improvements, the property is a railroad jurisdiction, so for the City to enter into the
property, there needs to be consent. ;The city has reached out to the railroad company and
Mayor Pro Tem Clark also mentioned the recent tragedy involving actor Johnny Wactor and
losing his life to a catalytic converter crime. She noted that crime is not just in Rosemead,
but everywhere because 4n,dividuals know they can get away with crimes.
Mayor Ly acknowledged the frustration the residents expressed during the public comment.
He stated that different parts of the community come to speak about safety issues. He shared
that usually he likes,, to take a run at night and always felt safe doing it, until recently.
Although statistics are' good to know, if you don't feel safe in your community, then you are
not safe in your community. He reiterated that the city is hamstrung by the District Attorney's
office and proofs that considering going charter is an option to have the ability to prosecute
certain crimes. He spoke about the Homelessness Subcommittee which would be presenting
at the June 11th City meeting and invited the residents to attend. He requested the City
Manager to coordinate a meeting with LA County Sheriff Luna, stating the City of Rosemead
is the highest paying city for law enforcement services with LA County and should be able
to get more public safety support. He recognizes that as much as the City Council would like
to hire more deputies and willing to pay for it, there are no deputies to hire. Mr. Ly proposed,
what if the City of Rosemead looked into creating its own reserve police program, that
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supplements when deputies are conducting community policing and deal with safety issues.
He expressed frustration of the lack of safety, residents are feelings.
Mr. Ly also talked about the potential contract of Al that would have potentially assisted the
Sheriff Department in determining data trends. He noted that theoretically, the questions that
Ms. Low asked, had we looked year-to-year, instead of the Lieutenant going back to ask a
crime analyst this information, that's information could have been readily available. We have
money in the budget for more deputies, but unfortunately, we can't hire anymore right now
because there's a restriction. So, we're looking at how else we can use that money to hire
other people to patrol the streets. The City Manager recently converted some of the staff
members, like Mr. Wayne Co, and his team, along with,public safety officers, to do more
patrols. He concluded that City staff will continue to communicate and update the residents
and hopes to get feedback from the residents.
3. PRESENTATIONS
4. PUBLIC
A. Public Hearing Pursuant to Government Code 34458 on Draft City Charter
The City Council has been discussing placing a city charter on the ballot at the
November 5, 2024 statewide general election. At its March 26, 2024 meeting, the
City Council directed that a draft charter be set for public hearing pursuant to State
law. This is the first public hearing required by State law on the draft charter.
The City Council will be conducting a second hearing on the draft charter at a special
meeting on June 27, 2024. After holding a second hearing on the draft charter, the
City Council may vote to adopt a motion submitting the proposed charter to the City's
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voters. The City Council must wait 21 days after the second public hearing before
adopting this motion. The deadline to submit the charter to the County for inclusion
on the ballot for the November election is August 9, 2024.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing and take any public comment;
2. Discuss the Charter and provide direction on the City charter; and
3. Direct that the next Public Hearing be noticed for June 27, 2024.
Mayor Ly read the following public comments received via email for the record.
Nancy Eng raised concerns about the urgency of having a city charter on the
November election ballot, the affordability ofRosemead becoming a charter city, and
the need for voters to understand the reasons behind the proposal.
Mr. Brian Lewin expressed concerns about the 20 -year term limits proposal, stating
it as a loophole that benefits ,only the incumbent council members. However,
highlighting the importance of term limits for ,citizen participation and expressing
discomfort with granting additional pourer through charter city status.
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with the proposed 12 -year term limit. She expressed
in the November 2024 ballot and suggested waiting
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indicated she would rather see the cost of a special
safetyissues. Another concern she expressed about
cs nation is so polarized that people are not going to
acing their votes for the presidential candidates.
a regularly scheduled election would be much better
of be running for reelection in 2026, resulting in an
Mrs. Clark raised concerns about the potential implications of state
in local zoning laws and the uncertainty surrounding the outcome of
related fo SB 9. She emphasized the need for more information on how
harter eity could provide leverage against state actions. She expressed
nose information on how a charter city status could enhance prosecution
particularly in cases where existing limitations hinder legal actions.
Mayor Ly acknowledged Mayor Pro Tem Clark's comment about not seeking
reelection and commended her 35 years of service to the City of Rosemead.
Furthermore, he explained that if there were only candidates for the same number of
offices, then likely an election would be cancelled.
City Clerk Hernandez confirmed that if there are no more candidates than offices
running, then an election would be cancelled, and the candidates would be appointed
to office.
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Mayor Ly reiterated his comments and stated that whether the city has a special
election in November of 2024 or a regular election in 2026, it's not certain that an
election 2026 would happen, therefore not costing the City any money. Mr. Ly noted
that the reason to look into a proposed charter for this upcoming November election,
is to be able to act now on public safety matters as heard in the public comments from
the residents, control of zoning matters, have the authority of home rule to decide
things for the City. He emphasized that the charter subcommittee made sure there are
provisions in the charter that made sense to protect Rosemead. For example, Council
cannot set their own salary. The draft charter states that salaries have to match what
the state has. On the matter of the term limits, he acknowledgment that term limits
can work if desired by the people, while allowing council members to build seniority
for effective relationships. He expressed urgency in transitioning to a charter city due
to worsening conditions and the need to protect the community from potential
external influences. He reiterated the benefits of becoming a charter city, including
local control, protection from state regulations like B 9, and the ability to adopt
policies to current circumstances.
Council Member Armenta
subcommittee meetings they
provision are place to protect
that specifically state that the,
that you cannot compare a
She emphasized that as a me
agreed with Mayor Ly and added that during the
looked through each section of the charter to ensure
the city. She explained there are sections in the charter
;ity will follow $fate law and procedures. She also noted
ty up north or down south with the City of Rosemead.
tuber of the leaisiative committee in the CA Contract
Ly inquired with City Attorney Richman if changes could be made to the draft
during the; public hearings.
City Attorney Richman responded the City Council could make changes to the draft
charter and would not affect the public hearing process.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark asked City staff to bring back more information on what other
charter cities have done on the matter of prosecution. In addition, what has other
charter cities done that they been able not to do because they are charter city.
ACTION: Move by Mayor Ly, seconded by Council Member Low to direct city staff
to move forward with scheduling the second public hearing for Thursday, June 27,
2024, and bring back addition information pertaining to charter city authority and
prosecution abilities. Motion was carried out by the following votes: AYES:
Armenta, Clark, Low, and Ly; NOE: None; ABSENT: Dang
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Mayor Pro Tem Clark asked the record to show that she voted for the notice of the
public hearing to proceed and for the additional information to bring back, not the
proposed draft charter.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Ly clarified for the record that item A, had a typographical error in the Claims
and Demands No. 2024-23 and should be 2024-25.
ACTION: Move by Council Member Low and seconded by Council Member
Armenta to approve Consent Calendar items A, B, C and D. Motion was carried by
the following vote: AYES: Armenta, Clark, Low, and Ly; NOES: None;
ABSENT: Dang
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2024-25
The City Council will consider cancelling the regular meeting on June 25, 2024, and
schedule a special meeting on June 29, 2024. A special meeting is being requested to
hold the required second, public hearing relating to the proposed City charter.
All items originally scheduled for the regular meeting will be presented at the special
meeting on June 27 In addition, City staff is coordinating the Mayor's State of the
City for June 25, 2024.
Recommendation: :That the City Council cancel the meeting of June 25, 2024 and
schedule a special meeting for June 27, 2024.
C. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-23, Approving SB 1 Project List for FY 2024-25 Under
the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1 Beall)
On April 28, 2017, the Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 1 (Beal, Chapter 5, Statute
2017), also known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 to address
basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety needs on both the state
highway and local streets and road system. Beginning November 1, 2017, the State
Controller will deposit various portions of this new funding into the newly created
Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA). A percentage of this new
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RMRA funding will be apportioned by formula to eligible cities and counties
pursuant to Streets and Highways Code (SHC) Section 2032 (h) for basic road
maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety projects on the local streets and road
systems. Prior to receiving an allotment of RMRA funds from the State Controller
each fiscal year, the City must submit a proposed project list to be funded with the
estimated revenue allocations to the California Transportation Commission.
The project list shall be pursuant to an adopted resolution.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-23, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA,
PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YE
SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR
ACT OF 2017
Recommendation. That the City Council, sitting as the Rosemead Housing
Development Corporation Board of Directors, authorize the City Manager to execute
an Agreement with National CORE to provide property management services for the
two senior housing complexes (Angelus Senior Housing and Garvey Senior Housing)
at a cost of $70.00 per unit each month. The terms of the agreement shall be for three
(3) years with two (2) one-year extensions at the sole and absolute discretion of the
City beginning on July 1, 2024.
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6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Approval of Second Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement and
Adoption of Salary Schedule Resolution No. 2024-24
The City and the City Manager entered into an Employment Agreement
("Agreement") on April 26, 2022. Section 6 of the Agreement permits the City
Council to conduct performance evaluations and grant increases in salary. Pursuant
to Section 6 (c) of the Agreement, the City Council conducted the City Manager's
performance evaluation. The City Manager received a "substantially exceeds
expectations" review with a 5 rating. The City Council directed that an agreement
be provided to the Council for considerationof approval for a 9% salary increase
effective May 14, 2024 to the amount of $249,504.M. and a 3% COLA salary increase
with all other City Employees on UY41, 2024 to an amount of $256,992.00.
In addition, the Second Amendit
severance from 6 months to 12 in
to 400. Last, the contract would
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Manager remains an at will emr
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salary or, compensation and benefit,
City Attorney will orally reportthe
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and change,the vacation accrual cap from 320
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of the Citv Council.
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to final action on the City Manager's
t be an oral report of the change. The
ty Council take the following actions:
1 Authorize the Mayor to execute the Second Amendment to City Manager
City Attorney Richman announced that the City Council conducted the City
Manager's performance evaluation and gave a "substantially exceeds expectations"
review with a 5 rating. In addition, the contract amendment to the city manager's
contract includes a 9% salary increase, 3% COLA increase, changes to severance
terms of 12 months, vacation accrual cap up to 400 hours and undetermined term on
the contract.
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ACTION: Motion by Council Member Armenta, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clark
to approve the second amendment to the City Managers employment contract and
adopt Resolution No. 2024-24. Motion was carried out by the following vote: AYES:
Armenta, Clark, Low, and Ly; NOES: None; ABSENT: Dang
7. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. Discussion of Compensation for Commissioners and for other Appointed
Members of Committees or Subcommittees for Committee and Subcommittee
Meeting Attendance
Council Member Low expressed concern with additional compensation because that
could attract people that just do it for the compensation and not the civic service.
Hopes that there will be people that want to be part of a commission or committee
because they care and want to volunteer their time.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark agreed with Council Member Low and emphasized that
additional compensation could bring people that only care about the compensation.
Mayor Ly stated that he understood their concerns, however after joining the army,
changed his perspective in this regard. He explained that in the army there is a saying,
"God and Country" meaning you are asked to do something greater than yourselves.
In regard to commissioners, they are being asked to do something that does take away
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time, which time is the only thing you can never get back. The City Council gets paid
for their work, whether there is a meeting or not. When commissioners' are tasks to
serve on a subcommittee, they should also get paid for their work and commitment.
Council Member Armenta stated that prior to the stipend increase in 2023, the
argument of why the state increased the compensation was to allow more citizens the
ability to run for office. In addition, the City Council appoints residents that want to
serve the city and not just collect a paycheck.
Council Member Low asked if currently the commissioners are being asked or
volunteer on their own to serve on a subcommittee.
Mayor Ly replied that the City Council has done both types of appointments, where
they ask a specific commissioner to serve' or . a subcommittee or open it to
commissioners wishing to participate ori a subcommittee.
Council Member Armenta provided an example when the City Council established
the Homelessness Subcommittee and resident Eilers was- invited to serve on the
subcommittee because of her extensive expertise on homelessness and her
dedication, she was not compensated for her attendance to the meetings. In addition,
commissioners get compensated for meetings attended. When there is no quorum,
and they do not meet, the commissioners do not get paid.
Council Member Clark stated that getting compensated to be on a Commission was
fine but asked for clarification about compensating pion -member of the commission
such as a member of the community for being part:of a subcommittee.
Mayor Ly asked what is the current resolution that governs commissioner pay?
Finance Director Chua replied that the commissioners received $100 for each regular
meeting or special joint meeting with the City Council they attend.
Ly asked Mr. Chua to share the resolution with the City Council for reference.
Mayor;, Pro Tem Clark asked if a new committee is formed, and a member of public
is appointed, will they get compensation on that committee?
Mayor Ly replied historically if you are a commissioner, you get a stipend. If the
Council wishes to change that rule, for example, paying the Youth Committee.
However, since they are minors there are other provisions that would need to be
looked at.
City Attorney Richman advised that at the moment, the staff report did not
recommend that the Youth Committee be part of the recommendation to pay
committee members. She reiterated that staff recommends paying non -
commissioners on committees to ensure fairness as well.
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ACTION: Moved by Mayor Ly, seconded by Council Member Armenta to direct
City staff to bring back a resolution that compensates Commissioners and Committee
Members, which serve on committee or special meeting, excluding the youth
committee. Motion was carried out by the following vote: AYES: Armenta, Clark,
Low and Ly; NOES: None; ABSENT: Dang
B. Professional Training — 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Survey and Pricing
Options — council expressed support and allowed the City Manager to determine how
to implement the program.
At the January 23, 2024 City Council meeting, Mayor Ly requested for an agenda
item to discuss professional training program and noted, "The 7 Habits of Highly
Effective People", a book written by Mr. Stephen Covey. In order to gauge staff
interest a survey of all full-time and part-time staff was conducted.
The survey was sent out a total of
full-time and 186 part-time), 50 (200,
interested in taking the training and
are full-time staff members and 14
members that are not interested in
members and 4 are part-time staff
completed, 78% of staff are interest
Recommendation: That
mes. Out of a total of 250 staff surveyed (64
,f the total) completed the survey with 41 being
not interested. Out of those 41 interested, 27
part-time staff members.. Out of the 9 staff
ting pdrf in the training, 5, are full-time staff
embers. Out of the total number of surveys
in attending and 22% are not interested.
staff direction.
Director ofFinance Chua reported that a survey was sent to City staff that would like
to take a training based;on the book of 7 habits of Highly effective People. Out of the
total number of surveys completed, 78% of staff are interested in attending and 22%
Mayor "`Ly stated that he felt it was important to support the staff's ongoing
development and trainings as part of the Strategic Plan. He suggested doing the
Foundation Training option; in which a trainer comes to the City.
Council Member Low inquired why is the Council proposing training, when it should
be up I to the City Manager to delegate. She emphasized being supportive to get
training and not mandate training by the City Council.
City Manager Kim stated that the Human Resources Division has been working on
putting together training that is optional for City staff. There are mandated training
courses, which are usually taken by all city staff at some point. The 7 Habits of Highly
Effective People will be optional for staff to take.
Mayor Ly reiterated that he supported the program for City staff and was worth the
investment.
Council Member Armenta stated that there are two elementary schools in the
Rosemead School District that teach the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and are
designated as a Lighthouse school and a Leader in Me designated school.
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8.
C.
take
City Manager Kim stated that a survey was sent and not everybody signed up for the
training. However, when staff inquires about training, Human Resources looks into
it and if we have the cost for an opportunity for staff, trainings are coordinated.
Council Member Low stated that City staff has done the cost analysis and that the
Council is supportive of the training if the City Manager would like to offer it to City
staff.
Mayor Ly stated it was up to the City Manager to offer the program to the city staff.
Council Comments
Council Member Armenta reported she a
Municipal Seminar and had a great sessi
of Parks and Recreation of the Memore
LA County Public Works to repair a
Broadway onto Los Tunas Drive becaus
the damaged road.
Director of Public W
Public Works Depart
Mayor Ly reported
attended ICSC
the ICSC confe
were very exc:
there's also a f
ttended the CA Contract Cities Association
on like topics on Al. Commended Director
I event. Asked City Manager about asking
road section on Walnut Grove, passing
e residents' cars 'are being damaged due to
in Las Vegas and thanked Planning staff for the work they put in at
rence. He reiterated that one of the things that builders and developers
ted by, is the fact that there is a Garvey Avenue Specific Plan and
-eeway corridor overlay that allows for a much easier and smoother
[ENT
ourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting will
June 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk
Approved:
Steven Ly, Mayor
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