CC - Item 5B - Meeting Mintues of April 14, 2020MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
APRIL 14, 2020
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Armenta at 7:04
p.m., in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead,
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PRESENT: Mayor Armenta, Mayor Pro Tem Low (teleco mg from 1039 La Presa
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Avenue), Council Members Clark (teleconferencing from }111'09 ospect Avenue), Dang
and Ly
ABSENT: NONE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by
INVOCATION was led by Mayor Armenta
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager M&Jl, ssistant Crt}� .,4 ,Hager Kim, City Attorney
Richman, Chief of Police Duong, and City a�erdddez
1. PUBLIC C
No comments ere receivy the
2. PRESENTATION;,
A. uc3 f Newt appointed Chef of Police Lieutenant Tony Duong
G fain David F10 os An `'efs Coun Tem le Sheriff Station introduced the newly
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a o° ted Chief of leo Yce Toni Duong. Lieutenant Duong will serve as the new Chief of
P lic' r the Rosemw community. He brings 20 -years of law enforcement service and
has ex e ex erte ce as an investigator and administrative background. Also
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introduce�ean 4Earbajal to the Rosemead Team. Sergeant Carbajal is a 26 -year
veteran of th�x;,wArmy and served in Desert Storm Iraqi Freedom; he was then retired
as 1 st Ser geantTe was also a training officer for the Gang Detective Unit in Temple City.
Chief of Police Lieutenant Duong expressed gratitude and appreciation to the City Council
for the opportunity to serve and protect the City of Rosemead, as Chief of Police.
Sergeant Carbajal thanked the City Council and looked forward to serving the Rosemead
community.
Mayor Pro Tem Low welcomed both Lieutenant Duong and Sergeant Carbajal for taking
on the task of protecting the citizens and businesses of Rosemead.
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Council Member Dang welcomed and congratulated both Lieutenant Duong and Sergeant
Carbajal.
Council Member Clark was delighted and thanked the Sheriff Temple Station for singing
happy birthday to 6 -year-old Hunter on Easter.
Council Member Ly stated their kind gesture is an example of the traditions and leadership
the City of Rosemead stands for.
Mayor Armenta thanked Lieutenant Duong and Sergeant
the Rosemead family; stated Rosemead is family -base"
resident Hunter was a perfect example of that. a
3. PUBLIC HEARING - None
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
In reference to Item No. 4.E, Mayor Armenta th
Gym Cooling system project, which will make a
ACTION: Moved by Council 1MIy and
approve Consent Calendar items A' 4W T
vote AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang,; ,,ow a.
A. Claims
• eoaution No. 2020-11
welcoming them to
happy birthday to
for initiating the Garvey Park
during the hot summer days.
: None
cil Member Dang to
out by the following
A RSbIiJTION`0 IHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
I Y O� 'OSEMEAYJ, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
AIN MS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$1,2 21.7W1UMBERED 105966 THROUGH
NUM3R 106168 INCLUSIVELY
.ecomendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-
1.Resolution No. 2020-03 RHDC
K RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$20.00 NUMBERED 1616 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-03 RHDC.
• Resolution No. 2020-06 SA
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C.
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 $246.00
NUMBERED 10289 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-06 SA.
Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: That the City Council
July 23, 2020.
Authorized Signers on Bank Accounts
(LAIF) for the City and the Success
Development Commission
meeting minutes of
"'Local vocal Age W111 jnvestment Funds
Agency for the Rosead Community
The City of Rosemead (City) and th&�,$ e,q r"Agency for'the Rosemead
Community Development Commission 15%gessor Agency) require several
different bank accounts toefficiently operaY-ancial matters. The City also
invests in the Local AgencMjo,,", ent Fund LAS 3 Whas established accounts
with them as well. While crreiifiized staffqg`ers on both the City's and
the Successor Agency's accounts iredehe City Manager (Board Executive
Officer) and the Assistant City 1V�,arer (Assit`Executive Officer), the Director
of Finance, inane Mari -ger need to,,be added by Resolution of the City
Counc When neVdividuals replace incumbents, bank signature cards must be
complete�lyyith authority given to the_City Manager for addition or deletion of
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signers due aVaff eplacements.
A datio*That the pity Council adopt the following resolutions
authoriz , I e City"nager (Board Executive Officer), and the Assistant City
Manager ( t E Live Officer) and adding the Director of Finance and the
Finance Manes as Officers of the City and signers on the City's bank accounts at
Bank of the }st and LAIF; In addition, authorize the City Manager and the
5-4betor of Fi , ce to remove previous staff incumbents who are no longer part of
thee" andrtccessor Agency.
Res o ii x o. 2020-12, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING
THE CITY MANAGER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER,
THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND THE FINANCE
MANAGER AS OFFICERS OF THE CITY
Resolution No. 2020-13, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER, THE ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER, THE FINANCE DIRECTOR AND THE
FINANCE MANAGER AS SIGNERS ON THE CITY'S
BANK ACCOUNTS AT BANK OF THE WEST
and Resolution No. 2020-07 SA, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR A( `CY TO
THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVf,OPMENT
COMMISSION, ROSEMEAD, RQ1*'kIFORNIA,
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AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, M JO0 TEM,
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, TIDE `0JTY M P GER,
THE ASSISTANT CITY MANA76ER"�,THE F `. ¢NCE
DIRECTOR AND THE FIANCE MANAGERAS
SIGNERS ON THE SUCQ)�q-$rSOR AGENCY'S BA
ACCOUNTS AT BANK OF T WESE.
D. Display of the Vietnamese American Herrod Freedom Flag with the Untied
States of America FlagAlong Valley Boule " � as a Symbol of Freedom and
Democracy
The Vietnamese Refugee Comer
that the City C,uncil support th
�"', t�orizin the c
commun�t�,� y� g
Freed Flag alon&ith the Uni
and dern acy, or}. Walley Boi
Sunday,
display
ifs °0, , ells County is again requesting
ierican citizens of the Rosemead
ame'sb(,'
of the>Vietnamese American Heritage and
,es of America Flag, as a symbol of freedom
$;from Saturday, April 25, 2020, through
re flags together, side-by-side is consistent
I States Flag Code.
Recomrrindation:,the City Council approve the request of the Vietnamese
Refugee Co< unity o,os Angeles County to display the Vietnamese American
Heritage an& edoside-by-side with the United States of America Flag
Ing Valley o zlevard from April 25, 2020, through May 3, 2020, in accordance
� the protoo564 specified in the United States Flag Code.
E. Garve in Cooling System Project No. 310019 — Rejection of All Bids
As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Improvement Program and the
City's Annual Action Plan for CDBG activities, the City Council approved the
Garvey Park Gym cooling project. On March 18, 2020, bids were 'received and
reviewed for the project.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council take the following
actions:
1. Reject all bids received for this project and direct staff to re -advertise the project
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for new bids; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Pay and Benefits for City Employees to Comply with the County's Safer at Home
Order
On March 4, 2020, the Governor declared a state of erergency in response to the
COVID-19 epidemic. On March 13, 2020, the City Cou"ciladopted a Proclamation
of Local Emergency. On March 21, 2020, the Co' f Los Angeles adopted a
"Safer at Home" Order". Recently, President umpi ended the Federal social
Yy r,
distancing guidelines to Apri130th.
The County's March 21, 2020 Order req f.:
to the greatest extent possible, indkVIO
providing "Essential Services" ase�
the Order the City Manager directed the"
operations and services to assess which
those that could stay at hdq_
Consistent with the City Marie
beginning March 23rd, City `
"Non-Essent#,employees" ha
to report df�required.
,
home hoj�g provide l needed
receivir their usu"av and b
that until April VO `unless extended,
ioud stay at home,Tthey were
lefi,"-mit. To be in co„iipliance with
ientHeads to review each of their
ogees needed to report to work and
as the D`idtor of Emergency Services,
loyees' ave continued to work and
t� stay at home but remain available
eye's have also been able to work from
to do so. All employees have been
Recommendatidn, Tliat I 00I :Council confirm to the City Manager that all
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em it ireceive, #elr usual pay and benefits and that such practice will continue
until Sund t'; May 7Q.20,unless the City Manager so determines changes need to
be made'
lleda reported President Trump extended the Federal social
tes to April 30th. To comply with the Order, City Department
to review each of their operations and services to assess which
to report to work and those that could stay at home.
As the Director of Emergency Services (City Manager), beginning March 16th,
City "Essential employees" have continued to work, and "Non -Essential
employees" have been directed to stay at home but remain available to report for
work if required. Some employees have also been able to work from home. All
employees have been receiving their usual pay and benefits.
Mayor Pro Tem Low asked staff if the City is financially able to proceed with the
Safer at Home Order and continue paying benefits to employees.
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City Manager Molleda advised at this time that the City does have the funds and
noted it would not be extended past May 15th, which will be reviewed for
discussion at a later time.
Mayor Armenta commented that cities such as Santa Monica asked employees to
leave their positions voluntarily. Therefore, she's grateful for businesses like Target
and Walmart that bring revenue to the City and maintain a good financial standing
during a time when sales and sales tax revenue is being diminished.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Ly and secs
to extend and confirm that employees continue
benefits until Sunday, May 3, 2020, unless the Ci
needed. Motion was carried out by the follow
r�.
Dang, Low, Ly ABSENT: None
COVID-19 Update
This is a recurring item that will
items related to COVID-19.
Recommendation: That the>Cty Council
City Manager Molleda reported`fhat,fq'
all individuals living in Calixma to���t
COVID 19, the Los Angeles C'0, tybel
Home" May 15th, 20Q. City
facilitiend parlcould remain dosed
essential l ,u iness employees to we M o
other employees and the -public.
Council Member Dang
�g`£Aheir usual pay and
,er determines changes
ES: Armenta, Clark,
update the Council on
provide further direction.
.ply with' . 6mor Newsom's Order, for
at, home in efforts to stop spreading
rt , b`t of Health extended the "Safer at
VI ° ager Molleda reaffirmed that City
In addition, the County has ordered all
i mouth coverings when in contact with
6itWemb6f", . 6,commen&d City staff for addressing and enforcing the new
safety me ures wi i osi jve attitude. In effort to clear up any confusion by the
public, he Fkas;)ed tha }x`iformational flyers be made available on what is
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recommendedfad whatis required when out in public.
L reported that staff is also looking into CDBG funds to
assistance to hurting businesses in the City.
Mayor 'menta agreed with Council Member Ly and clarified, although the
Los Angeles Mayor may address the County of Los Angeles, each City has its
own Council to make the right decisions based on what the health department
pushes forward.
Council Member Dang expressed concerns with senior homes having a higher
Coronavirus exposure. Mr. Dang suggested City staff reach out to senior home
facilities to check up on vulnerable seniors if any necessities are needed.
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City Manager Molleda reported City staff has reached out to senior home facilities
to provide up-to-date Coronavirus information and resources.
Council Member Dang asked how City staff handles sanitizing procedures, to
ensure cleanliness and prevent contamination when working with seniors during
the Lunch Program.
City Manager Molleda noted that Lunch Program participants are provided with
disposable masks during distribution. City staff is also practicing proper safety
procedures and social distancing, wearing face masks aq loves at all times. City
staff continues to add more names to the City senior `conf ct list to ensure they
are doing well during the pandemic and prove£;: information resources in
respective languages.
City Attorney Richman announced the oty of Los Aiglehad amended its
ordinance to extend the rental order fim six months to tweN nths. The new
order would allow tenants, affected §`, e COViI
up rent during a twelve-month grace pggp Mr
Rosemead passed a similar ordinance, wh 11" ,
Council Member Clark slWthat Jack Zhou b
for donation if the interested. Mr<
a conference call with Mayor `G stating
COVID-19 related costs to reeeive a but
City
6. MATTERS
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'ositive Cases in Rosemead
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Clark reported she was in
;ems should be documenting
been documenting all expenses
lie City Council at the request of Mayor Sandra Armenta.
this issue.
: That the City Council discuss and provide further direction.
Mayo rii rota expressed concern about her daily request to notify City Council
membe " and Rosemead residents of positive COVID-19 case counts. She
reiterated if there is no change in numbers, then no notification would be sent out.
After taking it upon herself to provide the Council with emails regarding the
COVID-19 numbers, she noted it was important and transparent to provide its
residents with COVID-19 positive counts when numbers change. Mayor Armenta
opined not knowing how many positive cases may give a false sense to residents as
there are low number of COVID-19 cases in the City.
Council Member Dang addressed if there is difficulty in providing the information
that Mayor Armenta is requesting.
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City Manager Molleda reported there was no difficulty accessing the information,
just a slight confusion in the numbers provided by the County, which is why
requesting COVID-19 positive counts to be made only on Mondays.
Council Member Dang reiterated the reports are made at the beginning of the day,
and sometimes numbers change in the middle of the day.
Council Member Ly explained that statistic reports might change due to factors like
age groups.
Mayor Armenta reported after a conference
Public Health Department, she explained the n
a person lives, not where they contracted the
reason the COVID-19 positive counts c1inge
County confirms the correct residency, jthe i
Council Member Ly requested that c *-k atio:
should the number of cases change. r
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Mayor Armenta affirme&4-he number count is",
website after noon; opined t e'co kfirmed count
since other cities are providi%g the{carne ,Count
Council Men-thei
recommends the
concemAIS the pre
Publit'ijca th DE
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numbers acid �skf
emb&
Roseme"idei
"These are�nuttib�
the Los Angeles County
ges depending on where
She 11ther explained that the
a case 46assigned after the
on the $ress release
each day on the County's
,shared with the residents
umber to its residents.
Ly acknowl'oged-Ithe Co -nty'-report is easily accessible and
Ilk should b� 4included ib� press releases. Mr. Ly's primary
wase accurae and if a letter of confirmation from the County
finent could bad jrgluded to provide residents with accurate
1 } I IRAA law applied to COVID-19 cases.
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Cark agreed ` it is important to release the information to
s«ri suggested the following blurb be added to the press release,
rs frQIhe County and may be subject to clarification."
ty Attorneyftichman stated there is no HIPAA issues being violated by using the
ntirbers in tho,os Angeles County Public Health Department's report. The City
is ,lttst`'4ssiggron the information to the public.
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Councit %Iember Ly reaffirms his concern with the accuracy of the press release.
Mr. Ly agrees an asterisk would help in clarifying the source of the published
report. He also addressed City staff to notify residents Monday through Thursday,
with weekends off. Therefore, residents should understand that the numbers will
not change on the weekend.
Mayor Armenta agreed to withdraw the daily press release as long as residents are
notified via social media Monday through Thursday.
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Council Member Ly recommended the update of positive COVID-19 count report
be posted at the end of each day on all social media platforms with the direct link
to the County's website.
City Manager Molleda affirmed an update of positive COVID-19 counts will be
provided to residents Monday through Thursday via social media.
Mayor Armenta concurred with the new direction.
B. Council Comments
Council Member Clark requested that a resolutio#Vbrought before the Council
regarding water regulation, stating the City is nit subjt,to total maximum daily
loads, and the resolution would need to go fo' the Logtgeles Regional Water
Quality Control Board. a,
Council Member Ly requested to by back
renaming the Public Safety Center a Uj
sought support from the City Council ftp t', i
plan for the business community using CDB
Council Member Dang acloy�rles the
and suggested those acts sh6Wd be p o ne
Mayor Pro Tem,Low reaffirm
she has baerivacing with an
of Roseead.R
Mayor
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that the Cil
of the law
force to ad
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City CouncY a tseussion on
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riff Tim Mur�ni. Second,
'to look into a local stimulus
and to use reserves.
ities of the community
Dang's recommendation, and
to donate masks to the City
dyed messag�rom Republic Services that waste hauling
nteritec$Vp
-fig the pandemic for the City. Secondly, she
from a resident on the increase of hate crimes against the Asian
tot1C,oropavirus pandemic. Mrs. Armenta reassured the resident
ows ti of the land and will hold criminals to the fullest extent
',y con*, it a hate crime. Mrs. Armenta suggested a possible task
(hate crimes within the Asian community.
Low asked if there were any hate crime cases reported recently.
Chief oXPolice Lieutenant Duong stated he has not heard of hate crimes in
Rosemead but will look at statistics and if any reports have been made in the
City recently.
Mayor Armenta addresses the economic impact on hotels not generating revenue;
advised City staff to look into any outstanding funds owed to the City.
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7. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Armenta adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m., in support of all essential workers and
in memory of those that have passed from the COVID-19 illness. The next regular
scheduled City Council meeting will take place on April 28, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
Ericka Irnaridez, City Clerk
APPROVED:
Sandra Armenta, Mayor
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