CC - Agenda - 07-25-2023CITY OF ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
City Hall Council Chamber
8838 East Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
Tuesday, July 25, 2023,
7:00 P.M. - Regular Meeting
City Council
Steven Ly, Mayor
Margaret Clark, Mayor Pro Tem
Sandra Armenta, Council Member
Sean Dang, Council Member
Polly Low, Council Member
Brown Act
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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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from the Audience period. Opportunity to address the City Council (on non -agenda items) is limited to 3
minutes per speaker.
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Regular Meeting Agenda July 25, 2023
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Ly
INVOCATION — Mayor Pro Tem Clark
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
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:
885 5142 2241 and Passcode: 538118 or by dialing: (669) 900-9128, enter Meeting ID and
Passcode. Written comments may be submitted to publiccommentAcitvofrosemead.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. Introduction of Newly Hired Human Resources Manager, Alicia Ramirez
B. Proclamation Declaring August 4, 2023, as "National Night Out' in the City of
Rosemead
3. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Conduct a Public Hearing Regarding New Solid Waste Collection Service Rates by
Republic Services and Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-45 Confirming Waste
Collection Service Rates
In September 2016, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill (SB) 1383 also known as the
Short -Lived Climate Pollutants Bill into law. Under SB 1383, local jurisdictions are
required to implement an organic waste recycling program and provide organic waste
collection and recycling services to all residential dwellings and commercial
properties within their boundaries.
On May 9, 2023, the City Council awarded an exclusive integrated solid waste
handling services franchise agreement to Consolidated Disposal Services (dba
Republic Services), directed staff to set a public hearing for the proposed collection
Service Rates, and prepare and mail the prescribed notice as required under Section
6 of Article XIILD of the California Constitution. The public hearing notices for new
proposed solid waste rates were mailed out to all parcels June 9, 2023.
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Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct a public protest hearing pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIILD of the
California Constitution, and after receiving public testimony and if deemed
acceptable, approve the rate increase and five-year adjustment formula outlined
within the franchise agreement, unless there is a majority protest; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-45, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA TO CONSIDER AND
APPROVE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE RATES;
and
3. Find that the Project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
CEQA: The following items are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act,
unless noted on the item.
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2023-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $2,094,326.51 CHECKS
NUMBERED 114454 THROUGH NUMBER 114564, DRAFTS
NUMBERED 6605 THROUGH NUMBER 6649 AND EFT
NUMBERED 51770 THROUGH NUMBER 51791 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-43.
B. Minutes
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the special meeting minutes of
July 11, 2023.
C. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-44, on Flying Flags on City Owned Flag Poles on
City Property
At the Council meeting of July 11, 2023, the City Council discussed the flying of the
Pride commemorative flag on City Owned Flag Poles.
At the recommendation of the City Attorney, prior to the City Council approving the
flying of additional flags on City owned flag poles, the City Council should adopt a
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resolution with a flag policy. The reason a flag policy is important is to better clarify
that the City owned flag poles are used only as government speech as a limited public
forum and only upon proper consideration and approval of the City Council.
By having a policy, it makes clear that the flag poles are not open to other groups or
individuals to use the City owned flag poles to have other flags flown and is not a
forum for private speech.
After discussion at the July 11 Council meeting, the City Council voted to have a
resolution brought back at the Council meeting of July 25"' providing that the
City shall only fly, on official City -owned flag poles, the flags of the United States
of America, State of California, City of Rosemead, and Flags of the United States
Armed Forces.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-44, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE OUTDOOR
DISPLAY OF GOVERNMENTAL FLAGS ON CITY OWNED
FLAG POLES ON CITY PROPERTY
D. Memorandum of Agreement Between the San Gabriel Valley Council of
Governments and the City of Rosemead for Participation in the San Gabriel Valley
Regional Food Recovery Program
In 2016, Senate Bill (SB) 1383 was passed by the California State legislature and
signed by Governor Brown. It implemented statewide targets to reduce the disposal
of organic waste and increase the recovery of edible food for human consumption.
SB 1383 requires local jurisdictions to establish food recovery programs and
strengthen existing food recovery networks. The San Gabriel Valley Council of
Governments (SGVCOG) developed a Regional Food Recovery Program plan to
assist participating cities with the implementation of an edible food recovery
recycling and enforcement program. Participation in this program will assist the city
in meeting the edible food recovery program requirements of SB 1383. Staff
recommends that the City participate in the SGVCOG Regional Food Recovery
Program.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Authorize the City Manager to sign and execute the Memorandum of Agreement
with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for participation in the San
Gabriel Valley Regional Food Recovery Program subject to recommended
revisions by City Manager and City Attorney; and
2. Find that the Project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
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E. Amendment to the Storm Water Catch Basin Upgrade Project Contract
In May 2021, the City Council awarded a contract for a Storm Water Catch Basin
Upgrade project to United Storm Water, Inc. Due to the project scope of work
including work that would affect catch basins owned by Los Angeles County
Department of Public Works (LACDPW) the City was required to obtain a permit
from LACDPW. The permit process took over one year to complete and work began
thereafter in late 2022. An amendment to extend the term of the contract is needed to
proceed with processing payments to the Contractor.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Authorize the City Manager to sign and execute an amendment to the
Storm Water Catch Basin Upgrade Project Contract; and
2. Find that the Project is Class 1 Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
F. Approval of a Lease Agreement with San Gabriel County Water District For Sally
Tanner Park
The City Council will consider a lease agreement for the operation and maintenance
of Sally Tanner Park. The most recent lease agreement between the City and the San
Gabriel County Water District is set to expire on July 31, 2023. Staff recommends
that the City Council approve the 10 -year lease with the San Gabriel County Water
District and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the lease agreement with the San
Gabriel County Water District and authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement.
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-42 Denouncing Antisemitism
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution denouncing antisemitism and
sign the American Jewish Committee and US Conference of Mayors statement to
combat the rise of antisemitic incidents as well as raise awareness in support of the
Jewish community.
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-42, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, DENOUNCING
ANTISEMITISM
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B. Review and Discussion of Draft Website Redesign and New City Domain
The City of Rosemead website (www.cityofrosemead.org) is the primary
communication tool for residents, businesses, and visitors to access information
regarding City services, community events, and much more. On January 10, 2023,
the City Council awarded a contract to Revize, LLC to update the City's website.
An internal working group comprised of staff from the City Manager's Office, City
Clerk's Office, and the Parks & Recreation Department have spent the past several
months working on a draft design. On April 25, 2023, the City Council reviewed the
draft design and provided additional feedback for improvement. On June 27, 2023,
the City Council requested some additional edits as well as examples of some of the
interactive features that will be included in the site. Therefore, it is recommended that
the City Council review and approve the draft website design and select a new
domain.
Recommendation: That the City Council review and approve the draft website design
and select a new website domain.
C. Public Safety Commission Year -End Report
In 2022, the City Council created a Public Safety Commission to facilitate a
citizen -based, community effort to organize, promote, advocate, and participate in
public safety efforts concerning matters relating to public safety, understanding
police and fire operations, crime prevention, and emergency preparedness operations.
The Commission has completed its first full year and has prepared a Year End Report
and is transmitting it to the City Council as required by its charter.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Public Safety
Commission Year -End Report.
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. Report and Discussion on Potentially Changing the City's General Municipal
Election Date from State Primary Elections to the State General Elections in
November of Even -Numbered Years
On June 27, 2023, the City Council discussed the option of potentially moving the
City's General Municipal Election date from the staggered State Primary Election
cycle of March and June of even -numbered years to the Statewide General Election
cycle beginning in November 2024 and continuing after that in even -numbered years.
Furthermore, another option suggested was to place a measure before the voters to
decide if the current staggered election cycle should be moved to a November
election cycle for consistency. During the discussion, City staff was directed to bring
back a draft ordinance for review, conduct community outreach to obtain feedback
about changing the City's election cycle, and provide a timeline for a potential
measure to be placed on the March 5, 2024 General Election.
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide direction.
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B. Discussion Regarding the Creation of State Lobbyist and Advocacy Services Request
for Proposals Subcommittee
Mayor Ly has requested that an item be placed on the agenda to discuss the creation
of a subcommittee to review and select a preferred consultant for RFP No. 2023-11:
State Lobbyist and Advocacy Services.
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide further direction to
City staff.
C. Council Comments
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting will be held on August 8, 2023, 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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Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk Date
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