0CC - Agenda - 01-14-2025CITY OF ROSEMEAD
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
MEETING AGENDA
City Hall Council Chamber
8838 East Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
7:00 P.M. - Regular Meeting
City Council
Margaret Clark, Mayor
Sandra Armenta, Mayor Pro Tem
Sean Dang, Council Member
Polly Low, Council Member
Steven Ly, Council Member
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Rosemead City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda January 14, 2025
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Low
INVOCATION — Council Member Dang
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
The City Council will hear public comments on matters not listed on the agenda during the
Public Comments section from the audience. 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: 821 6000 2871 and Passcode: 624544. Written
comments may be submitted to publiccomment@cityofrosemead.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. Service Recognition of Albert Leung as Acting Director of Public Works and
Interim City Engineer
B. Administration of the Oath of Office to Margaret Clark to Assume the Position
of Mayor
C. Administration of the Oath of Office to Sandra Armenta to Assume the Position
of Mayor Pro Tem
D. Recognition of Council Member Steven Ly as Outgoing Mayor
E. Presentations and Commendations for Newly Appointed Mayor Margaret Clark,
Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Armenta, and Outgoing Mayor Steven Ly
The City Council will recess the meeting to a brief reception and reconvene to open session after
3. PUBLIC HEARING
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
CEOA: The following items are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act, unless noted on the
item.
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2025-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,976,205.63 CHECKS
NUMBERED 118236 THROUGH NUMBER 118364, DRAFTS
NUMBERED 7726 THROUGH NUMBER 7750 AND EFT
NUMBERED 52926 THROUGH NUMBER 52973 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-01.
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B. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-03: A Resolution of The City Council of The City of
Rosemead Ratifying Director of Emergency Services Resolution No. 2025-02
Proclaiming the Existence of A Local Emergency, and Confirming the Continued
Existence of the Local Emergency
The National Weather Service has been tracking and projecting High Winds with
predicted destructive damage to occur on January 7 through January 10, as well as
likely high winds early in the week of January 13, in the Los Angeles County region
and the City of Rosemead. The windstorm will have the potential for causing
extensive damage to life and property within the geographic area of the City of
Rosemead and poses an immediate threat.
On January 7, 2025, at approximately 7:30 pm, 68 mph winds kicked up and many
tree branches and trees fell throughout the city, impeding the public right away. To
protect the safety of the community, the City of Rosemead proclaimed a local
emergency under the direction of Director of Emergency Services, Ben Kim, and a
Level 2 (minimal staff) Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was activated at 8:30
p.m. to assist with windshield surveys, in coordination with and in support of our
field responders with windstorm related responses. In the morning on January 8, the
winds were calmer, and the clean-up efforts continued. As the city recovery begins,
the EOC remains activated at a Level 3 (monitoring only).
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Ratify Resolution No. 2025-02, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY
SERVICES OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROCLAIMING
EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-03, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD RATIFYING DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY
SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. 2025-02 PROCLAIMING THE
EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY, AND CONFIRMING
THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY
C. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance on General Plan Amendment 23-01 and
Zone Change 23-01 — Housing Element Rezone Efforts
On December 10, 2024, the City Council of the City of Rosemead introduced for first
reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 1024, approving Zone Change 23-01, amending
the Zoning Map to implement the Housing Element rezoning efforts for the
2021-2029 planning period.
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Recommendation: That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption
of Ordinance No. 1024, by title only, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, FOR THE APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE
23-01, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO IMPLEMENT
THE HOUSING ELEMENT REZONING EFFORTS FOR THE
2021-2029 PLANNING PERIOD
D. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.24 (Purchasing
System) and Amending Chapter 3.28 (Public Works Bidding Procedure) to the
Rosemead Municipal Code
On December 10, 2024, the City Council held the first reading of Ordinance No.
1025, which amended and restated both Chapter 3.24 (Purchasing System) and
Chapter 3.28 (Public Works Bidding Procedure).
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of
Ordinance No. 1025, by title only, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ROSEMEAD
MUNICIPAL CHAPTER 3.24 (PURCHASING SYSTEM),
AMENDING CHAPTER 3.28 (PUBLIC PROJECT BIDDING
PROCEDURES) TO PROVIDE INFORMAL BIDDING
PROCEDURES UNDER THE UNIFORM PUBLIC
CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT (SECTION
22000, ET SEQ. OF THE PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE) AND
OTHER RELATED ACTIONS
E. Density Bonus Application for 7660 Garvalia Avenue
SLSD Design, on behalf of Nick and Jennifer Lee, has submitted a Density Bonus
Application pursuant to California Government Code §65915 (State Density Bonus
Law) for the construction of four duplexes, for atotal of eight residential units, three
of which will be designated for very low-income households. As part of this
application, the applicant is also requesting concessions, for the relief of two
development standards (side yard setback and minimum first floor area) in the Light
Multiple Residential (R-2) zone. The applicant is also proposing to construct two
accessory dwelling units (ADUs), however, the ADUs will be reviewed and approved
administratively. The subject site is located at 7660 Garvalia Avenue. Per Rosemead
Municipal Code Section 17.84.140, before a density bonus granted by the City
Council is effective, the developer must execute a density bonus housing agreement
with the City. The agreement must be reviewed and approved by the Community
Development Director prior to City Council approval and the City Council shall
direct execution and recordation of the agreement.
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Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the Density Bonus Application with the two requested concessions.
2. Direct City staff to execute and record the Affordable Housing Agreement; and
3. Find that the Project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Class 32, Section
15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
F. Approval of HQE Systems, Inc., Access Control and Security Camera System for the
Public Safety Center Upgrade Project
On September 1, 2022, the City Manager's Office issued Request for Proposal
No. 2022-25 requesting proposals for qualified vendors to furnish and install an
integrated Access Control and Camera System at twelve (12) City Facilities. On
October 25, 2022, the City Council approved the Construction Contract with HQE
Systems Inc. for the Access Control and Camera System Upgrade Project at eleven
(11) City Facilities, and postponed upgrades at the Public Safety Center until the
completion of the facilities renovation project.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
construction contract with HQE Systems, Inc., for the Public Safety Center Access
Control and Security Camera System Upgrade Project in the amount of $58,906.50.
G. Award of Contract for Roof Replacement at Public Works Office and Warehouse
Building — City Project No. 31031
As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program, the City
Council approved the Roof Replacement at Public Works Office & Warehouse
Building Project. The Project consists of removal and replacement of existing
deteriorated metal roof at the Public Works Office & Warehouse Building.
The existing metal roof has not been replaced since the City purchased the property
twenty years ago. Over the years, the existing metal roof has become brittle and has
deteriorated. Staff from Public services have also reported concerns about water leaks
at this facility. On November 20, staff published a Notice Inviting Bids and on
December 18, 2024, the City received seven (7) bids. Based on staffs
comprehensive bid analysis, the bid submitted by Best Contracting Services, Inc. in
the amount of $488,425.00, is determined to be the lowest responsive bid.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
3. Approve the plans and specifications for the Roof Replacement at Public Works
Office and Warehouse Building, Project No. 31031; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Best
Contracting Services, Inc., in the amount of $488,425.00. In addition, authorize
an amount of $48,842.50 (10%) as a contingency to cover the cost of unforeseen
construction expenses, for a total construction budget of $537,267.50.
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5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Report on the Activation of the Emergency Operations Center in Response to the
Winstorm and Fires
The City Manager will provide a report on the proclamation of a local emergency in
the City of Rosemead and the activation of the Emergency Operations Center in
response to the windstorm and fires impacting Los Angeles County since
January 7, 2025.
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide direction if necessary.
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. Mayor's Appointments for 2025 Calendar Year
Each year, a listing of City Council Member appointments to a variety of Regional
and State committees and boards is prepared and submitted to the Mayor. The City
Council and Mayor will discuss and consider appointments for the 2025 calendar
year.
Once the appointments have been made, the City Clerk's office will prepare the
Agency Report of Public Official Appointments Form 806, as required by the Fair
Political Practices Commission (FPPC), file the form with the FPPC, and post it on
the City's website.
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss, appoint and approve the Mayor's
Appointments for the 2025 Calendar Year and direct the City Clerk to prepare and
file Fair Political Practice Commission Form 806.
B. Council Comments
7. ADJOURNMENT
The neat City Council meeting will take place on January 28, 2025, 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
(Temporarily Closed as of 1211612024); United States Post Office, 8845 Valley Boulevard;
Rosemead Library, 8800 Valley Boulevard and on the City's website
(www.cityofrrosemead.org)
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MEETING SCHEDULE:
Planning Commission Meeting—CANCELLED
4 Monday, January 20 @ 7:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting
4 Tuesday, January 28 @ 7:00 p.m.
Public Safety Commission Meeting
4 Thursday, January 23 @ 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting
4 Monday, February 3 @ 7:00 p.m.
Parks Commission Meeting
4 Tuesday, February 4 @ 7:00 p.m.
HOMELESS COUNT 2025
Every year, the City of Rosemead partners with The Los
Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) for the Greater
Los Angeles Homeless Count. Join us on Wednesday,
January 22nd, 2025 to volunteer for the 2025 Greater Los
Angeles Homeless Count at 8:00 p.m. at the Rosemead
Community Recreation Center (Room 1). Our top priority is to
have every volunteer engage meaningfully and safely during the
Count. Please help make a difference in our Rosemead commu-
nity and sign up to volunteer for the count at: https:
count. lahsa.org/paaes/volunteer-registration
CITY FACILITIES WILL BE CLOSED IN
MONDAY JANUARY 20, 2025
IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER
KING JR DAY.
WE WILL RESUME REGULAR
BUSINESS HOURS ON TUESDAY,
JANUARY 21, 2025
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