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Rosemead City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission
Regular Joint Meeting Agenda March 24, 2020
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR JOINT MEETING AGENDA
City Hall Council Chamber
8838 East Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
Teleconference Locations:
3109 N. Prospect Avenue & 1039 La Presa Avenue
Rosemead, CA 91770
Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at
7:00 P.M. - Regular Joint Meeting
City Council
Margaret Clark, Mayor
Sandra Armenta, Mayor Pro Tem
Sean Dang, Council Member
Polly Low, Council Member
Steven Ly, Council Member
To adhere to the Los Angeles County Health Officer’s March 21, 2020, Revised Safer at Home
Order, this City Council Meeting will be held via teleconference and the public will have access
to observe and address the meeting telephonically and to watch online. Please note that, in
accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, there will not be a physical
location from which the public may attend. If you have a request for an accommodation under the
ADA contact: Ericka Hernandez (626) 569-2100.
Agenda: City Council agenda materials may be viewed online at www.cityofrosemed.org
Streaming: The meeting will be streamed live on the City’s meeting web portal:
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Listen to the meeting only by phone by dialing: 1(267)866-0999, Code ID:6246079406
Remote Public Comments: Public comments will be received by calling (626) 569-2100 between
4p.m.–7p.m. or via email at publiccomment@cityofrosemead.org by 7 p.m. You also have the
option to text your comment to the provided email address. Please identify the topic you wish to
comment in your email’s subject line. All comments are public record and will be recorded in the
official record of the City.
REVISED
3/24/20
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6:00 P.M. Meeting is Cancelled.
Regular 7:00 P.M. will continue.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. CLOSED SESSION -
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 2501 San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead CA 91770
City Negotiators: Gloria Molleda, City Manager; Ben Kim, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Ardith M. Easley; Loretta I. Corrigan; Louis V. Martel; David
A. Martel; Norman C. Martel; Devisees of Debora C. Larson; Sunshine Carter; and
Gregary G. Martel
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Public Comment from the Audience • If you wish to address the City Council, please complete a Speaker Request Card, as it must be handed to the City Clerk before the start of the meeting.
• 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.
• 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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7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Dang
INVOCATION – Council Member Steven Ly
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments will be received by calling (626) 569-2100 between 4p.m.–7p.m. or via email at
publiccomment@cityofrosemead.org by 7 p.m. You also have the option to text your comment to
the provided email address. Please identify the topic you wish to comment in your email’s subject
line. All comments are public record and will be recorded in the official record of the City.
3. PRESENTATION
A. Chamber of Commerce Presentation Update
B. Administration of the Oath of Office and Issuance of Certificates of Appointment
to Sean Dang and Polly Low
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Public Hearing on the 2020 – 2025 Consolidated Plan, CDBG and HOME
Programs Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2020-21
A Consolidated Plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) as a condition of receiving federal funding. The City currently
receives funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program.
The 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan is required to include an Annual Action Plan for
the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, which covers the first year of the
five-year plan. The Annual Action Plan includes a list of the activities the City will
undertake to address priority needs and local objectives with anticipated program
income and funds received during the next program year for meeting housing and
community development objectives as outlined in the Consolidated Plan.
Federal funding awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 have been announced and it
is estimated that the City of Rosemead will receive $754,219 in CDBG funds and
an allocation of $356,716 in HOME funds. It should be noted that under the CDBG
program eligible projects must either provide benefits to low- or moderate-income
persons, eliminate slum or blighted conditions, or is an urgent need. In addition, at
least 70 percent or more of the FY 2020-21 entitlement total must be used for
activities benefiting low- and moderate-income residents of Rosemead.
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Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing and take public testimony on the Consolidated
Plan covering the period July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2025 and Annual Action
Plan covering the period July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021.
2. Authorize staff to open 30-day comment period for Consolidated Plan and
Annual Action Plan.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2020-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$1,433,143.62 NUMBERED 105720 THROUGH
NUMBER 105865 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-06.
• Resolution No. 2020-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$609,922.92 NUMBERED 105866 THROUGH
NUMBER 105965 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-09.
• Resolution No. 2020-04 SA
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AS
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $3,593.75
NUMBERED 10284 THROUGH NUMBER 10286
INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-04 SA.
• Resolution No. 2020-05 SA
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AS
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $2,792.50
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NUMBERED 10287 THROUGH NUMBER 10288
INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-05 SA.
B.Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the emergency meeting minutes
of March 13, 2020.
C.2019 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports
California Government Code § 65400 requires the filing of a General Plan and
Housing Element Annual Progress Report by April 1st 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 Annual Progress Reports be presented at a public meeting before
the City Council where members of the public are given an opportunity to comment
on the City’s progress. This agenda item meets these statutory requirements.
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 moderate-income residential building activity;
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) progress; and progress of housing
program implementation for the 2019 calendar year. The Housing Element Annual
Progress Report was prepared on forms provided by HCD, using definitions
adopted by HCD.
Recommendation: That the Council take the following actions:
1.Receive and file the 2019 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress
Reports; and
2.Direct the Community Development Department to transmit the 2019 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.
D.Participation in the San Gabriel Valley Regional Vehicles Miles Travelled
Analysis Model
This item details the need for a Vehicles Miles Travelled (VMT) analysis with a
recommendation to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the San
Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) for an amount not-to-exceed
$14,855 for the implementation of the San Gabriel Valley Regional VMT Analysis
Model.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a Memorandum of Agreement
with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for an amount not-to-exceed
$14,855 for the implementation of the San Gabriel Valley Regional VMT Analysis
Model.
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E. Release of Bond – Tract Map No. 74095 – 1151 San Gabriel Boulevard
A Faithful Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Bond were included as
Conditions of Approval for Tract Map No. 74095 located at 1151 San Gabriel
Boulevard to ensure the completion of required public works improvements. The
developer provided the required bonds in the amount of $1,225,273 and
$612,636.50 for each bond, respectively. Since the work has been completed to the
satisfaction of the Public Works Department, it is recommended that the bonds be
released to the developer per the schedule stipulated in the Undertaking Agreement.
Recommendation: That the Council take the following actions:
1. Accept the completed public improvements, and;
2. Authorize the release of the Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Bonds,
in the amount of $1,225,273 and $612,636.50 for each bond, respectively, per
the schedule stipulated in the Undertaking Agreement (Subdivision
Improvement Agreement (SIA).
F. Traffic Commission Recommended Street Improvements to the Intersection of
Evelyn Avenue and Emerson Place
On February 6, 2020, a traffic study with several recommendations was presented
to the Traffic Commission which included adding two (2) additional streetlights at
the intersection to improve the visibility of the crosswalk. After significant
deliberation, the Traffic Commission voted 4-0 to alternatively recommend the
installation of crosswalk signing, pavement markings, and red curbing at the subject
intersection. The recommended work would be carried out by Public Works Field
Services staff. The materials and supplies required to fulfill and complete the
recommended work would utilize existing City inventory and if necessary, the
approved Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Traffic Signs & Markers budget.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Traffic Commission’s
recommendation by approving for the following mitigations to the intersection of
Evelyn Avenue and Emerson Place:
1. Install signing and pavement markings to improve the advanced awareness of
the crosswalk for traffic on Emerson Place.
2. Install red curbing on the southeast and northeast corners of Evelyn Avenue
and Emerson Place.
G. COVID-19 Related Budget Transfer and Authority
The City Council will consider a recommendation to Transfer $105,000 from
Account 101-1115-5699 (City Clerk Elections) to Account 101-2035-5637
(Emergency Preparedness) for emergency supplies and expenses related to the
recent COVID-19 Virus Emergency and to authorize the City Manager to make
other inter-departmental transfers (not-to-exceed the Council approved FY 2019-
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20 operations budget) for other emergency needs and operations while the COVID-
19 emergency is in effect.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve a Transfer of $105,000 from Account 101-1115-5699 (City Clerk
Elections) to Account 101-2035-5637 (Emergency Preparedness); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to make other emergency transfers (not to exceed
the Council approved FY 2019-20 operations budget) as necessary while the
COVID-19 emergency is in effect.
H. Professional Service Agreement to Prepare CEQA Study for the Proposed
Residential/Commercial Mixed-Use Development Located at 3001-3027 Walnut
Grove Avenue
On February 10, 2020, the Community Development Department issued a Request
for Proposal (“RFP”) seeking qualified environmental consultant services to assist
with the preparation of required California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)
studies for a residential/commercial mixed-use development proposed at 3001-
3027 Walnut Grove Avenue (“Site”). Five proposals were received, and staff is
recommending that the City enter into a Professional Service Agreement (“PSA”)
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: and
2. Direct staff to obtain a deposit of $58,080 (Cost + 10% City Fee) from the
developer to cover the full cost for contract services prior to authorizing the
environmental studies consultant to proceed.
6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Fiscal Year 2019-20 Mid-Year Budget Review
The City Council will consider amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20
Adopted Budget. During the fiscal year, unforeseen financial needs and
opportunities arise which require Council approval and amendments to the Fiscal
Year Adopted Budget, and the Council has already approved several amendments
at prior meetings. At this time, there are several additional items that require
Council approvals and budget amendments.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Receive and file the Mid-Year Budget Review and related reports; and
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2.Approve Resolution No. 2020-07, approving various appropriations, fund
transfers and budget amendments.
7.MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A.Appointment of Mayor – City Clerk Presiding
B.Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem – Newly Appointed Mayor Presiding
C.Council Comments
8.ADJOURNMENT
The next regular scheduled City Council meeting will take place on April 14, 2020, at 7:00
p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
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
March 19, 2020
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