CC - Agenda - 04-26-2022CITY OF ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
City Hall Council Chamber
8838 East Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at
7:00 P.M. — Regular Meeting
City Council
Polly Low, Mayor
Sean Dang, Mayor Pro Tem
Sandra Armenta, Council Member
Margaret Clark, Council Member
John Tang, Council Member
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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.
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7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Low
INVOCATION — Council Member Clark
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
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speaker. Public may address comments via zoom using meeting ID: 853 1696 5756
Passcode: 733734 or by dialing: (669) 900-9128, enter meeting ID and passcode. Written
public comments may be submitted via email at publiccommentAcitvofrosemead.org
by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. All comments are public record and will be recorded
in the official record of the city.
2. PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Public Hearing on Modification 21-01 Friendly Inn Motel — 2146 San Gabriel
Boulevard
On July 27, 2021, the City Council approved Modification 21-01 and adopted
Resolution No. 2021-37, which revised the conditions of approval to thereby amend
Conditional Use Permit 88-447 for the Friendly Inn, located at 2146 San Gabriel
Boulevard. Per Condition of Approval No. 10, "If requested in writing by the
applicant, at a date shortly after 5 months from the effective date of City Council
Resolution 2021-37, the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on Modification
21-01 to determine whether to add, revise, or remove conditions of approval based
upon the operations of the facility during the period since the effective date of Council
Resolution 2021-37, and whether the conditions stated in Resolution 2021-37 will
continue to be appropriate to mitigate the impacts of the subject property on a going -
forward basis." On March 9, 2022, the City Clerk's Office received a letter from the
Law Offices of Frank A. Weiser, representing the business and property owners of
the Friendly Inn, requesting the City Council conduct a public hearing on
Modification 21-01. As a result, the public hearing was scheduled for April 12, 2022,
to be heard by City Council.
At the request of the applicant's representative, on April 12, 2022, the City Council
continued the public hearing to the neat regularly scheduled City Council Meeting of
April 26, 2022.
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Recommendation: That the City Council conduct the public hearing and direct staff
to prepare a resolution with findings for adoption at its May 10, 2022, City Council
Meeting.
B. Continued Public Hearing on Municipal Code Amendment 21-03
(Emergency Shelters Ordinance)
As part of the 6th Cycle Housing Element update process, the City was required to
amend the objective standards for emergency shelters, as regulated in Rosemead
Municipal Code (RMC) Section 17.30.120 (Emergency Shelters) to comply with
Government Code Section 65583. On January 11, 2022, the City Council conducted
a duly noticed and advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony
relative to Municipal Code Amendment (MCA) 21-03. During the public hearing, the
City Council raised several concerns and directed staff to work with the City
Attorney's Office to incorporate additional parameters in the proposed ordinance. As
a result, the public hearing was continued to a future City Council Meeting.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct the continued public hearing and receive public testimony; and
2. Introduce the first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 1002, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, FOR THE APPROVAL OF MCA 21-03,
AMENDING ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
17.30.120 OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) TO COMPLY WITH
OBJECTIVE STANDARDS FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERS.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2022-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,025,779.90 CHECKS
NUMBERED 111037 THROUGH NUMBER 111101, DRAFTS
NUMBERED 5688 THROUGH NUMBER 5708 AND EFT
NUMBERED 51025 THROUGH NUMBER 51040
INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-26.
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B. NALEO 391' Annual Conference — June 23rd — 25"' —Chicago, IL
The City Council will consider authorizing the attendance of any Council Member
who wishes to attend the NALEO 391' Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois, on
June 23 — June 25, 2022.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance and finance of any
Council Member that wishes to attend the NALEO 39th Annual Conference in
Chicago, Illinois, on June 23 — June 25, 2022.
C. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1008 - Approving Zone
Change 21-01 and Specific Plan Amendment 21-01 to Amend the Zoning Map
for 7539 and 7545 Garvey Avenue and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1009 -
Amending Sections 17.28.030(C)(4) and 17.30.040(E) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the
Rosemead Municipal Code
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the second reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 1008 by title only, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE ZONE CHANGE 21-01 AND
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 21-01 TO AMEND THE
ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONE OF 7539 & 7545
GARVEY AVENUE (APN NOS. 5286-022-009 AND 5286-022-
010) FROM GARVEY AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN (GSP) TO
GARVEY AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN, INCENTIVIZED MIXED-
USE (GSP-MU) ZONE, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
AND APPROVE A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE GARVEY
AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN PERMITTING SIT-DOWN
RESTAURANTS WITH A MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF
1,000 SQUARE FEET TO OBTAIN AN ADMINISTRATIVE USE
PERMIT (AUP) FOR BEER/WINE SALES IN THE GARVEY
AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN (GSP) AND GARVEY AVENUE
SPECIFIC PLAN, INCENTIVIZED MIXED-USE (GSP-MU)
ZONES
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D. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1010 - Establishment of a
Public Safety Commission
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the second reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 1010 by title only, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.35 TO
TITLE 2 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE AND
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PUBLIC
SAFETY COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
E. El Monte Union High School District 2021-2022 School Resource Deputy
Funding Request
In March 2020, with the COVID-19 outbreak, Rosemead High School closed and
transitioned to distance learning and the on -campus School Resource Deputy (SRD),
under the City's contract, was reassigned to the City's Sheriff's Deputy duties. In
August of 2021, Rosemead High School reopened for in -class learning, and the
District entered into its own SRD Agreement with the Sheriff's Department for the
remainder of the 2021-2022 school year (57 -days). Subsequently, the City received
a cost-sharing funding request from the El Monte Union High School District's
Superintended, Mr. Edward Zuniga, requesting assistance to partially fund the SRD
at Rosemead High School for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve and authorize the Acting City
Manager to execute the cost-sharing Agreement with El Monte Union High School
District to fund the SRD position in the amount of $34,563.16. This would amount
to the
one-half cost of the SRD's total amount of $69,126.33 for 57 days remaining in the
school year.
F. Approval of the Traffic Commission Recommendations for Traffic Improvements at
the Intersection of Mission Drive and Bartlett Avenue
At the March 3, 2022, Traffic Commission Meeting, staff presented
recommendations to improve the existing roadway conditions at the intersection
of Mission Drive and Bartlett Avenue. After discussion and presentation of the item,
the Traffic Commission approved the staff recommendation for appropriate curb
markings at the intersection of Bartlett Avenue (north of Mission Drive) and Mission
Drive to increase visibility for drivers turning from Bartlett Avenue (north of Mission
Drive) onto Mission Drive. The installation of a red curb along the northside of
Mission Drive, just east of Bartlett Avenue, would deter vehicles from parking up to
the curb return and provide a clearer line of sight for vehicles exiting Bartlett Avenue
to see oncoming and approaching traffic on Mission Drive at this location.
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Recommendation: That the City Council authorize approval to install approximately
35' of red curb on the north side of Mission Drive, east of Bartlett Avenue.
G. Approval of Driveway Red Tipping at 3247 Jackson Avenue
At the March 3, 2022, Traffic Commission Meeting, staff presented a
recommendation to install red curb, often referred to as driveway red tipping,
at 3247 Jackson Avenue. The Traffic Commission approved the staff
recommendation to install red tipping to deter vehicles from blocking the driveway.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize approval for the installation of
red curb "driveway red tipping" in front of the address of 3247 Jackson Avenue.
H. Approval of Red Curb Located on the West Side of Muscatel Avenue North of
Lawrence Avenue Near 4301 Muscatel Avenue
At the March 3, 2022, Traffic Commission Meeting, staff presented
recommendations to improve the existing roadway conditions at the entrance of the
cul-de-sac on the west side of Muscatel Avenue. The Traffic Commission approved
the staff recommendations to install red curb at the end of the curb returns on the
north and south corners at the entrance of the cul-de-sac onto Muscatel Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize approval for the 20' of red curb
to be installed starting at the end of the curb returns on the north and south corners at
the entrance of the cul-de-sac on the west side of Muscatel Avenue.
L Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) RFP No. 2022-04 - Award of Professional
Services Agreement for Planning & Engineering Services
As part of the City's FY 2021-22 mid -year amendments, the City Council authorized
the execution of grant agreements and approval of funding for the development of
the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP). The LRSP will identify and analyze roadway
safety concerns, resulting in recommendations for potential roadway safety
improvements to reduce or eliminate safety issues in the City. Furthermore, future
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant funding opportunities will
require agencies to have completed an LRSP to apply for funding. The LRSP will be
prepared in conformance with Federal and State standards. The project is funded with
Caltrans grant funds in the amount of $48,000, which requires a local match of
$5,334, for a total budget of $53,334. On February 17, 2022, staff advertised the
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Planning & Engineering Services for the preparation
of the LRSP and received five (5) proposals. After review of the proposals, staff
determined that Kimley-Hom submitted the most qualified proposal to provide
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Planning & Engineering Services for the preparation of the Local Roadway Safety
Plan, in the amount of $48,619.94.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Kimley-Horn for Planning & Engineering Services for the preparation
of the Local Roadway Safety Plan, in the amount of $48,619.94.
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Approval of Fourth Amendment to City Clerk Employment Agreement and Approval
of Salary Schedule Resolution No. 2022-28
The City and the City Clerk entered into an Employment Agreement ("Agreement")
on April 10, 2018. Section 3 of the Agreement permits the City Council to conduct
performance evaluations and grant increases in salary. Pursuant to Section 3(A)(2) of
the Agreement, the City Council conducted the City Clerk's performance evaluation
on April 12, 2022. The City Clerk received a "substantially exceeds expectations"
review with a 5 rating. A substantially exceeds expectations review entitles the City
Clerk to a 5% salary increase. Prior to this review, on December 14, 2021, the City
Council approved two 1% increases to the City Clerk's salary. The first increase was
effective December 14, 2021, and a second 1% increase to be effective June 27, 2022.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Ratify Council's prior approval of a 1% increase effective December 14, 2021,
and 1% increase to be effective June 27, 2022, and approve the granting a 5%
salary merit increase for a "substantially exceeds expectations" performance
evaluation and authorize the Mayor to execute the Fourth Amendment on behalf
of the City Council to reflect the increase.
2. Approve Resolution No. 2022-28, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-61 ESTABLISHING THE
COMPREHENSIVE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR ALL FULL-
TIME CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
B. Discussion on Use of American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds (SLFRF)
The City of Rosemead was awarded $17.878.653 in American Rescue Plan Act State
and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). The funds must be obligated by
December 2024 and fully expended by December 2026. On February 22, 2022,
the City Council authorized the partial use of these funds for the addition of a
City Engineer and the conversion of the 3/4 Accountant position to full time.
On March 8, 2022, the City Council authorized the acceptance of the standard
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allowance of $10 million in revenue loss due to the pandemic. This report is intended
to continue the discussion, provide additional information regarding possible uses of
the remaining SLFRF funds, and gain City Council direction.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction on the use of the
remaining American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
C. COVID-19 Update
This is a recurring item that will be on the agenda to update the City Council on items
related to COVID-19.
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide further direction.
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. Approval of City Manager Contract with Ben Kim
The City Council has offered to current Assistant City Manager/Community
Development Director, Ben Kim, the position of City Manager of the
City of Rosemead subject to approval of an agreement acceptable to both parties.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a contract with Ben Kim for the
position of City Manager.
B. Resolution to Oppose State Ballot Measure Restricting Voters' Input and Local
Taxing Authority
The City Council will consider adopting a resolution in opposition to the Taxpayer
Protection and Government Accountability Act, a statewide ballot initiative that has
been cleared for circulation to gather the required number of signatures to qualify for
placement on the November 8, 2022, general election. The measure, if approved,
would, among other things, redefine what a tax is and would require the affirmative
vote of 2/3 of the members of the Legislature's or local legislative bodies for adoption
of new taxes and fees.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-27, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, IN OPPOSITION TO INITIATIVE 21-
0042A1, THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
C. Council Comments
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7. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting will take place on May 10, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead
City Hall Council Chamber.
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;
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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