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CITY OF ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AND CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
City Hall Council Chamber
8838 East Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
www.cityofrosemead.org
Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at
6:00 P.M. Special Meeting & 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
6:00 P.M.
Public Comment from the Audience
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The City Council will hear public comments on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote.
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.
Rules of Decorum
Persons attending the meeting shall observe rules of propriety, decorum, good conduct, and refrain from impertinent or slanderous remarks. Violation of this rule
shall result in such persons being barred from further audience before the governing body. Pursuant to Gov. Code Sect. 54954.3(c), any person who engages in
unlawful interference shall be removed from chambers.
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 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 a 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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6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Case Name: City of Rosemead and City of Temple City v. City of El Monte
LASC Case No. 19STCP00254
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Clerk
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Ly
INVOCATION – Mayor Pro Tem Armenta
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. CAPIO – 2019 Excellence in Public Information and Communications Award
B. Introduction of newly hired Part-time Code Enforcement Officers Eduardo
Espinoza and Enrique Barajas
C. Introduction of newly hired Public Works Manager Robert Chavez
D. Introduction of new Temple Station Sheriff Deputy Jose Villanueva
E. Recognition of Rosemead Resident Private Stephanie Dela Cruz
4. PUBLIC HEARING - None
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Claims and Demands
Resolution No. 2019-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $549,378.24 NUMBERED
102974 THROUGH NUMBER 103033 INCLUSIVELY, WHICH
IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-19.
B. National League of Cities 2019 City Summit – November 20th – 23rd – San Antonio,
Texas
The City Council will consider authorizing the attendance of any Council Member
and City staff who wishes to attend the National League of Cities 2019 City Summit
in San Antonio, Texas, on November 20th –23rd , 2019.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance and finance of
any Council Member or City staff that wishes to attend the National League of
Cities City Summit in San Antonio, Texas on November 20th –23rd, 2019.
C. ICMA 105th Annual Conference – October 20th–23rd – Nashville, Tennessee
The City Council will consider authorizing the attendance of the City Manager who
wishes to attend the ICMA 105th Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, on
October 20th –23rd, 2019.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance, at City expense,
of the City Manager that wishes to attend the ICMA 105th Annual Conference in
Nashville, Tennessee, on October 20th –23rd, 2019.
D. NALEO 36th Annual Conference – June 20th–22nd – Miami, Florida
The City Council will consider authorizing the attendance of any Council Member
who wishes to attend the NALEO 36th Annual Conference in Miami, Florida, on
June 20th-22nd, 2019.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance and finance of
any Council Member that wishes to attend the NALEO 36th Annual Conference in
Miami, Florida, on June 20th-22nd, 2019.
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E. Titles of Officers Authorized to Make Deposits and Withdrawals in the Local
Agency Investment Fund
The City of Rosemead invests in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). LAIF
must have on file a City resolution listing the exact names and titles of officers
authorized to make deposits and withdrawals in the LAIF account. On August 23,
2016, the City Council passed resolution 2016-43 designating the City Manager,
Assistant City Manager, and Director of Finance as the officers having authority to
make deposits and withdrawals in the LAIF account. Resolution No. 2019-18
provides LAIF with a City resolution listing current names and titles of officers
authorized to make deposits and withdrawals in the LAIF account.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2019-18, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING
THE CITY MANAGER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER,
AND THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AS OFFICERS OF
THE CITY
F. Authorized Signers of Bank Accounts for the City and Successor Agency for the
Rosemead Community Development Commission
The City of Rosemead and the Successor Agency for the Rosemead Community
Development Commission require several different bank accounts to efficiently
operate financial matters. Authorized signers on both the City’s and the Successor
Agency’s accounts include all City Council Members, the Mayor, the Mayor Pro
Tem, the City Manager, and the Assistant City Manager. When new people replace
incumbents, bank signature cards must be completed.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve Resolution No. 2019-17, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR, MAYOR PRO TEM, CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS, THE CITY MANAGER AND ASSISTANT
CITY MANAGER AS SIGNERS ON THE CITY’S BANK
ACCOUNTS AT BANK OF THE WEST
2. Approved Successor Agency Resolution No. 2019-03, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION, ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, MAYOR PRO TEM,
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, THE CITY MANAGER
AND ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AS SIGNERS ON
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY’S BANK ACCOUNTS AT
BANK OF THE WEST
3. Remove the names of former City Council Member, William Alarcon and
former Assistant City Manager, Brad McKinney.
G. Authorized Signers on Bank Account for the Rosemead Housing Development
Corporation
The Rosemead Housing Development Corporation (RHDC) requires a checking
account to efficiently operate its financial matters. Authorized signers on the
RHDC’s account include all RHDC Directors, the President, the Vice President,
the Executive Director and the Assistant City Manager. When new people replace
incumbents, bank signature cards must be completed.
Recommendation: That the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation Board
take the following actions:
1. Approve Resolution No. 2019-03 RHDC, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE
CORPORATION DIRECTORS, THE PRESIDENT, THE
VICE PRESIDENT, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AS SIGNERS ON
THE CORPORATION’S BANK ACCOUNT NO.
111032421 AT PACIFIC WESTERN BANK
2. Remove the names of former Director, William Alarcon and former Assistant
City Manager, Brad McKinney.
H. Traffic Signal Improvements at Valley Boulevard and Ivar Avenue – Approval of
Change Order and Additional Funds
On May 30, 2018, the City Council awarded a contract to PTM General
Engineering Services, Inc., in the amount of $97,079, to complete the Traffic Signal
Improvements at Valley Boulevard and Ivar Avenue. The Council also authorized
a contingency of $10,000 to cover the cost of any unforeseen construction expenses.
Due to the relocation of a traffic signal pole necessitated by an overhead building
obstruction, the overall project cost will exceed the construction contingency.
Therefore, staff is requesting the City Council to allocate additional funding to
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cover the final cost of the project.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve contract change order work for the Traffic Signal Improvements at
Valley Boulevard and Ivar Avenue;
2. Allocate an additional $10,000 in Measure R funds to cover the final cost of the
project; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
I. Professional Services Agreement to Prepare CEQA Study for the Proposed Marriot
Residence Inn and Marriott Courtyard Dual Hotel Project
On April 1, 2019, the Community Development Department issued a Request for
Proposal to seek a qualified environmental consultant services to assist with the
preparation of required California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) studies
for a new hotel development (Marriott Residence Inn and Marriott Courtyard”)
proposed at 500 Montebello Boulevard. Four proposals were received, and staff is
recommending that the City enter into a Professional Service Agreement with Phil
Martin & Associates, Inc. to prepare the applicable CEQA analysis. Pursuant to
the City’s adopted fee schedule, the cost to retain the environmental consultant will
be fully paid by the applicant.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract agreement with Phil Martin
& Associates, Inc. to assist in the preparation of required CEQA studies.
2. Direct staff to obtain a deposit of $62,755 from the developer to cover the full
cost for contract services prior to authorizing the environmental studies
consultant to proceed.
J. Renewal of General Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles
The City Council will consider renewal of the General Services Agreement with
the County of Los Angeles, which will expire on June 30, 2019. The renewal is for
another five-year period through June 30, 2024. The General Services Agreement
allows the City to obtain “as-needed time-limited” services through the County.
Renewal of the General Services Agreement does not affect ongoing services
provided by the County such as law enforcement services.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Authorize the Mayor to execute the renewal of the General Services Agreement
with the County of Los Angeles; and
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2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
K. Resolution No. 2019-20 – Commemorating Senate Bill S-1050, The Chinese-
American World War II Veteran Congressional Gold Medal Act
This item is presented to the City Council at the request of Mayor Margaret Clark.
Mrs. Clark would like to formally commemorate Senate Bill S-1050, the Chinese-
American World War II Veteran Congressional Gold Medal Act by resolution.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2019-20, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, COMMEMORATING
SENATE BILL S-1050, THE CHINESE-AMERICAN
WORLD WAR II VETERAN CONGRESSIONAL GOLD
MEDAL ACT
6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Resolution No. 2019-21 – Approving the Valley Boulevard Resurfacing, Phase II
Project Funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act
On April 28, 2017, California Senate Bill 1 (the Road Repair and Accountability
Act of 2017) was signed into law to address basic road maintenance, rehabilitation,
and critical safety needs on both the state highway and local streets road system. A
percentage of this new Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA)
funding will be apportioned by formula to eligible cities and counties for projects
that meet the RMRA requirements. Prior to receiving an allotment of RMRA funds
from the State Controller each fiscal year, the City must submit to the California
Transportation Commission a list of projects proposed to be funded with these
funds.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-21, approving the use of RMRA funds for the
following projects:
a. Valley Boulevard Resurfacing, Phase II Project in the amount of
$886,800.
b. Walnut Grove Avenue Resurfacing Project in the amount of $28,000.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A
LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20
FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
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MEETING SCHEDULE:
Public Safety Connections Meeting
Thursday, April 25 @ 6:00 p.m.
Traffic Commission Meeting
Thursday, May 2 @ 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting
Monday, May 6 @ 7:00 p.m.
Parks Commission Meeting
Tuesday, May 7 @ 7:00 p.m.
Beautification Commission Meeting
Wednesday, May 8 @ 7:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 14 @ 7:00 p.m.
CITY EVENTS:
Easter Egg-Stravaganza — Saturday, April 20, 2019, from
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Garvey Park, located at 7933 Emerson
Place, Rosemead 91770
Farmers Market—Every Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
at Rosemead Civic Center, located at 8838 E. Valley Blvd.,
Rosemead, 91770
Family Literacy Night— Friday, May 3, 2019, from 6:00 p.m.
to 7:30 p.m. at Rosemead Community Recreation Center, located
at 3936 N. Muscatel Ave., Rosemead 91770
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