CC - Item 5B - Minutes of December 14, 2021MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AND
CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
DECEMBER 14, 2021
The special meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Low
at 6:05 p.m., in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Mayor Low, Mayor Pro Tem Dang (Joined late), Council Members Armenta, Clark,
and Tang
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney Richman and City Clerk Hernandez
1. CLOSED SESSION
A. LIABILITY CLAIMS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.95
CLAIMANT: CHRIS DASTE
AGENCY CLAIMED AGAINST: CITY OF ROSEMEAD
City Council recessed to Closed Session.
7:00 P.M.
The regular, meeting 4 -the Rosemead City Council and Housing Development Corporation was
called to soder by Mayor Low: at 7:05 pan.
PRESENT: I gor Low, MayorT-ro Tem bang (teleconferenced), Council Members Armenta, Clark
and Tang
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Tang
INVOCATION was led by Mayor Pro Tem Dang
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Molleda, Assistant City Manager Kim, City Attorney Richman,
Chief of Police Lt. Hernandez, Director of Community Development Frausto-Lupo, Acting Director
of Public Works Ansari, Director of Parks and Recreation Boecking, and City Clerk Hernandez
City Attorney Richman stated there was any reportable action taken in Closed Session.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
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Mayor Low opened the Public Comment period
City Clerk Hernandez read the following Public Comment received via email from
Sue Yamamoto, Community Library Manager at Rosemead Library:
1. Our Winter baby/toddler Storytime session begins on January 13. Please call us if you
have any questions on how to register for the story times.
2. Make sure to check the Library's homepage for an extensive list of FREE virtual
programs for ALL ages from story times, art activities, preparing for your ideal job,
parenting tips and more!
3. Lastly, we wish everyone a joyful holiday season and Happy New Year!
City Clerk Hernandez read the following Public Comment received via email from
Jasmine Lopez:
"Good evening, Madam Mayor and members of the Council.
My name is Jasmine Lopez, I am a long-time resident of Rosemead, I plan to submit my
application to be elected and run for City Council on the upcoming months.
My fiance and I are currently looking for another home in the city to move out of my
parents' house. The market is very difficult for first time home buyer in this area. If we
don't find one that is in the city limit and find another that is outside of the city limit but
it's near City of Rosemead. Does that still qualify to still be on Council if elected?
I plan to sleep at (parents' home) in the future while still being on council if elected, I will
not be changing my driver's license and i plan to live part time for a few days a month at
my parents' house, is that consider a resident?
I wanted to get clarification on Rosemead Municipal Code 2.04.090 from members of the
council so I don't waste my time with submitting application and running for office.
2.04.090 Qualification to hold office: `A person is not eligible to hold office as
Councilmember, unless he or she is at the time of assuming such office an elector of the
city, and was a registered voter of the city at the time nomination papers are issued to the
candidate as provided for in section 10227 of the election code. If, during his or her term
of office, he or she moves his or her place of residence outside the city limits or ceases to
be an elector of the city, his or her office shall immediately become vacant'.
I will be watching the live council meeting tonight, Thank you everyone for your
comments. - Jasmine Lopez"
Council Member Armenta asked if the City Clerk could reach out to Ms. Lopez regarding
her comments.
City Clerk Hernandez responded she would be happy to.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Low closed the Public Comment period
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3. PRESENTATION - None
4. PUBLIC HEARING - None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Tang and seconded by Council Member Clark
to approve Consent Calendar Items A, C through G, I, K, and L. Item B was pulled for
separate discussion as there is a Public Comment. Council Member Armenta pulled
Items H and J for separate discussion. The motion was carried out by the following roll call
vote AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low, Tang NOES:- NONE
A. Claims and Demands
• Resolution No. 2021-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$895,490.66 CHECKS NUMBERED 110086 THROUGH
NUMBER 110215, DRAFTS NUMBERED 5328
THROUGH NUMBER 5384, AND EFT NUMBERED
50804 THROUGH NUMBER 50820 INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt.ResolutionNo. 2021-60.
• Resolution No. 2021-63
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF. ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$1,603,434.64 -. CHECKS NUMBERED 110216
THROUGH NUMBER 110240, DRAFTS NUMBERED
5385 THROUGH NUMBER 5420, AND EFT
NUMBERED 50821 THROUGH NUMBER 50840
INCLUSIVELY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-63
• Resolution No. 2021-69
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$755,950.21 CHECKS NUMBERED 110241 THROUGH
NUMBER 110334, DRAFTS NUMBERED 5421
THROUGH NUMBER 5436, AND EFT NUMBERED
50841 THROUGH NUMBER 50858 INCLUSIVELY
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Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-69.
C. 2022 City Council Meeting Schedule
City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at
7:00 p.m. Historically, the City Council has cancelled the second meetings in
August (summer break), November (Thanksgiving), and December (Christmas).
Adopting a meeting schedule will give the City Council, staff, and the community
the ability to plan their schedules accordingly. The City Council maintains the
ability to adjust, cancel, and/or add other meeting dates, as deemed appropriate.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a City Council meeting schedule for
the 2022 calendar year.
D. Approval of the 2022 List of Proclamations
At the June 8, 2021, City Council meeting, the City Council approved the
procedures on how proclamations should be issued. A list of proclamations is to be
approved at the end of each year for the following year. The City Council will
consider the proposed list for 2022 Proclamations.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the 2022 List of Proclamations.
E. Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-62 to Receive and File the Annual Report on
Development hnpact Fees for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021
In ace lance witt Section 66006 of California Government Code, the City is
requiredto-annually report on the status of Development Impact Fees, including the
collection of revenue and expendittim of these funds, within 180 days after the end
ofthe fiscal year. The report summarizes the required financial information for
Fiscal=dear 2020-21.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Annual Report
on Development Impact fees for Fiscal Year 2020-21 and adopt Resolution
No. 2021-62, entitled:
A.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY -OfIiOSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING
Tl Il ANNUAL REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEES AS OF JUNE 30, 2021
F. Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-64 Approving a Proposition 68 Per Capita
Program Grant Application
The City of Rosemead has the opportunity to apply for grant funds through the
Prop 68 Per Capita Program. The state will award $185 million for the General
Per Capita Program. The state will also award eligible agencies approximately
$138 million for the Urban County Per Capita Program. Grant funds are available
for local park rehabilitation, creation, and improvements to local governments,
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on a per capita basis. The City of Rosemead's available total grant amount is
approximately $211,000. Staff is recommending that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2021-64, approving the City's application for the funding.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the proposed project
recommendation to be submitted with the City's application as part of the state
application by adopting Resolution No. 2021-64, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR PER CAPITA GRANT FUNDS
G. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-65, Amendment to Capital Improvement Program
Budget to Include the Mission Drive;Eedestrian Hybrid Beacon System; Approve
Funding Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority; and Authorize City Manager or Designee to Execute Agreement on
Behalf of the City
Mission Drive Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon System Project involvmpedestrian safety
improvements, including,Ninstallation of a pedestrian hybrid beacon system,
concrete curb ramps, si&wAll�, curb and gutter, asphalt concrete, signage, and
striping improvements at lissiomDrive and Newby Avenue. The project's total
cost is estimated at $388,60, which be funded by a Measure M allocation by
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) over a
three-year period; there is no locaLmatch requirement.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1: A&pt Resolution No. 2T46 ,,amending the City's Fiscal Year 2021-22 CIP
Budge( --to include the MissioiiPDrive Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon System Project
in the amount of $388,050 and amending the Measure M revenue estimate for
the first-year allocation of $35,000;
2 =improve Funding Agreement with LACMTA for Mission Drive Pedestrian
110 _p'd BeacattSystem Project; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Funding Agreement on
behalf of the City.
I. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1006 Amending Chapter 8.32
of the City of Rosemead Municipal Code, Retitling Chapter 8.32 to "Solid Waste
and Recycling," and other Clarifying Amendments
On July 13, 2021, the City Council discussed Senate Bill (SB) 1383 compliance
and directed staff to develop, implement, and administer an organic waste recycling
program and ordinance. On September 29, 2021, the City Council accepted a
proposal to amend the existing franchise waste hauler agreement to implement the
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proposed organic waste recycling program and ordinance and achieve SB 1383
compliance.
In October 2021, staff retained a consultant familiar with the requirements of SB
1383 to draft the proposed Ordinance No. 1006. The Ordinance is based on a model
ordinance template developed and provided by CalRecycle. The Ordinance fulfills
SB 1383 requirements and will work in tandem with the City's existing franchise
waste hauler agreement, which is proposed to be amended to meet the provisions
under State law.
Recommendation: That the City Council introduce for first reading and direct staff
to bring back for adoption Ordinance No. 1006, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 8.32 OF THE _ CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
RETITLING CHAPTER 8.32 TO "SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING", AND OTHER CLARIFYING
AMENDMENTS
K. Adoption of Resoluttot$:;;*Io. 2021-67, Establishing Salary and Benefits for
Part -Time Employees
In addition to its' full-time staff, the City maintains a variety of employee
no more than 1000
or assiened to one
t part-time or hourly basis. The employees in these positions
te;year, se or on a temporary basis and typically work
hours per fisca year unless exempt from CaIPERS requirements
of the five 3/4-tiae positions. Resolution No. 2021-67 adjusts
Wes and steps %,certain Part -Time classifications to be in
P new minimum wage law effective January 1, 2022. There are
r the Salaries and Benefits for Part -Time Employees resolution.
That the -City Council adopt Resolution No. 2021-67, entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
zlTHE CI'T'Y OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGES AND
BETTS FOR PART-TIME CLASSIFICATIONS
IN THE SERVICE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
L. ROPS Submittal — July 2022 Through June 2023
The Department of Finance (DOF) requires the Recognized Obligation Payment
Schedule (ROPS) for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, be submitted
to the DOF by February 1, 2022. Prior to that, the ROPS must be reviewed and
approved by the Los Angeles County Consolidated Oversight Board. The deadline
to submit the ROPS to the Oversight Board is December 20, 2021.
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Recommendation: That the Rosemead Successor Agency Board adopt
Resolution No. 2021-13 SA, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED
OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULES FOR THE
PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
B. Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the regular meeting minutes of
November 9, 2021, and special meeting minutes of -November 30, 2021.
This item was pulled for separate discussion as there was Public Comment.
Mayor Low opened the Public Comment period.
present for the Novemt?ar;9,;
was ill or had a personal isd
not sitting there with the C
item from the November 9'
employ; rponed if tlt
City AYubmey; also inquired
salary increase is.
Wd she noticed the City Manager was not
icil meeting; opined unless the City Manager
hould have been there; asked why was she
icil to represent Rosemead. Referenced an
that approved -a 2% salary increase for all
reale also applies to the City Manager and
City Manager's next evaluation or possible
Mayor Low clarified that the City Manager was part of the November 9th meeting,
evert though she wasn't physically in the Council Chamber, she was participating
via teleeorsference, explained Council and staff have been teleconferencing the
past two yew out of safety measures due to COVID; noting tonight is the first
Council meeting,that we are all in person, with the exception of Mayor Pro Tem
Dane who is teleconferencing.
City Attorney Richman asserted that the speaker indicated they wanted to comment
on Consent Item B; emphasized comments should only be made regarding the
November 2021 'minutes before Council for approval and that a speaker cannot
open discussion on an item already approved by Council from a previous meeting.
Indicated if Ms. Navarro has comments on the City Manager's salary, then she
needs to wait until that item comes up for discussion on tonight's agenda.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Low closed the Public Comment period.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Tang and seconded by Council Member
Armenta to approve the regular meeting minutes of November 9, 2021, and
special meeting minutes of November 30, 2021. The motion was carried out
by the following roll call vote AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low, Tang
NOES: NONE
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H. Dog Park at Garvey Park - Award of Professional Services Agreement for Design
Engineering, Construction Management & Inspection Services
As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Capital Improvement Program, the
City Council approved the Dog Park at Garvey Park Project. The Project will
construct a new dog park including fencing, landscaping, irrigation, and drinking
fountains in Garvey Park. The Project is funded by the Land and Water
Conservation Fund (LWCF) in the amount of $290,375, and General Fund, in the
amount of $290,375 as a 50% local match requirement. The total project budget is
$580,750. On September 27, 2021, staff solicited Request for Proposals (RFP) from
consultants to provide Design Engineering, Construction Management &
Inspection Services for the Project.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with David Volz Design for Design Engineering, Construction
Management & Inspection Serviced=fvf the Project, in the amount of $107,992.
Council Member Armenta pulietl Item H for separate discussion. Indicated she
was told that staff in the Public %arks Department was promoted to do project
management and we have consultants from Transtech Engineers also serving
as project managementAsked why we are contracting out again with David Volz
Design for project marfte-niva in the amount of $107,992? What is the difference
between what is being ed David Volz versus the implementation of the
Transtech contract?
Director cif Public -Works Chung responded the scope of services for the Garvey
Dog k ^ project is to complete the design documents (plans, specifications,
and estimates), whereas TransteWs services is geared towards the construction
management of the pr#jeel
Council Member Armenta thanW Mr Chung for the clarification; reiterated she
wants to ensure we are not double dipping with contracting out for the same service.
Mayor Low ascertained there were three bidders that responded to the Request for
P"posals; asked -what analysis staff did to select this company.
Director of Public Works Chung asserted that staff performed a comprehensive
evaluation of the proposals based on compliance with the RFP requirements,
including project understanding and approach, experience, level of effort, schedule,
and cost effectiveness to provide efficient and high-quality services. Overall, all
three firms are well qualified. However, David Volz Design provided the best
understanding of scope by providing adequate hours and resource allocation for
each project phase and demonstrated relevant experience in similar projects.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Low and seconded by Council Member Tang to
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with David Volz Design for
Design Engineering, Construction Management & Inspection Services for the
Project, in the amount of $107,992. The motion was carried out by the following
roll call vote AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low, Tang NOES: NONE
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J. Approval of First Amendment to Interim Finance Director/Treasurer Employment
Agreement
The City and the Interim Finance Director/Treasurer entered into the Agreement
on March 10, 2021. That Agreement will expire December 14, 2021, due to the
accumulated hours of 960. As the Finance Director position remains vacant due
to the continued difficulty of recruiting for the position during the COVID-19
pandemic and there remains an urgent need to fill the position to assist with
2022-23 budget preparation and other financial duties, staff is recommending an
extension to the Agreement with Paula Chamberlain so that she may fulfill the
necessary duties until the City hires a permanent replacement.
Finally, on October 26, 2021, the City Council approved an increase in the Finance
Director's monthly salary range (Resolution No. 2021-50); therefore, the hourly
rate also has changed, so the Agreement must reflect that increase.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following ♦fictions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-68, amending the Interim Finance Director/
Treasurer's Agr to extend the term and restart the hours of the
Agreement as permi{ted by Executive Order N-84-20 by and make other minor
changes to reflect currant law, by adopting Resolution No. 2021-68, entitled:
OF,THE Y COUNCIL. OF THE
MEAD 'AtFPROVIK THE FIRST
TO THE INTERIM FINANCE
,SUREWS RETIRED ANNUITANT
r,1V1r11V 1 XVW-AN i. I14J1\Lili1V1Y}yry 1
2. Approve an amendment that would change the current rate of pay for the
Interim Finance Director/Treasurer to reflect the monthly salary range approved
by the City Council on October 26, 2021 (Resolution No. 2021-50).
Council Member Armenta pulled Item J for separate discussion. Ascertained the
Inte, Finance erector has a limited number of hours (960 hours) as a retired
annuitant employee; inquired if approving this item means we are passing the
960 hours, and if so, does that mean that Ms. Chamberlain is coming out of
retirement; emphasizing that the last city who employs the staff must pay for
their PERS.
City Attorney Richman responded that the Staff Report indicates the usual
limitations of 960 hours on retirement annuitant employment has been lifted per the
Governor's State of Executive Order N-12-21; noted many cities are facing the
same difficulty of hiring staff during this ongoing state of emergency, so this helps
cities ensure they have adequate staffing. Clarified that Ms. Chamberlain will start
a new term of 960 hours, which was approved by PERS; affirmed that she wants to
remain retired and is not looking to be reinstated as a regular employee of the city.
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Council Member Clark inquired if approving this additional time means we will
continue to pay Ms. Chamberlain's PERS when she officially retires again.
City Attorney Richman explained Ms. Chamberlain is still currently retired, but we
just pay her an hourly rate.
Mayor Low opined that is saving more for the city. Praised Ms. Chamberlain as the
Budget Report was very well organized and presented; expressed she truly believes
our Interim Finance Director has been doing a wonderful job for the city, which is
why she is happy we can keep her for another 960 hours.
Council Member Tang echoed Mayor Low's_ comments; shared that he met with
the Ms. Chamberlain and she provided a thorough rundown of the city's budget,
which he was very pleased to see how structured and organized it was. Stated he is
happy to see the extension and would like to keep her as long as we can.
Council Member Armenta expressed concern that she asked Ms. Chamberlain a
question pertaining to a line item for the Backpack Giveaway-pavent and has yet to
hear a response; indicated the answer was given to staff, not -myself, stated she
really hopes that staff is dot being discouraged or directed to not update Council
when they have questions: ,noted when the Backpack Giveaway Committee
was planning this event, weir told that this is not a city event, which she finds
interesting since there is awe item to our budget for it. Asserted that there was a
discrepmuch balance thean1.$ckpack Giveaway event had; shared that
this eve is not'"eity,funded and evM- penny comes from contributions received.
has not heard direetiv`from Ms. Chamberlain after seven months.
xmcil Meittlugz Clark- if Ms. Chamberlain is available to answer Council
bis Arm"$s quest ort
City Manager.Molleda responded Ms. Chamberlain is online, however, I don't
know that she has that information with her. Stated I do not recall that question
previously being asked.
City Attorney Richman stated this item is to consider approving an extension of
the contract and advised Council not to get into a discussion of the Backpack
Giveaway; opined it is duly noted that Council Member Armenta has asked for
that information.
Council Member Armenta reiterated that it is not the fact that I asked for the
information, but rather the lack of response.
Mayor Low asked Council Member Armenta to state her question for the record.
Council Member Armenta stated there was a discrepancy in the Backpack
Giveaway balance because what we had in our record was different than what the
line item reflected; questioned what happened to the missing $5,000. Asserted to
this date, she has not received a report or any update, and instead this information
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was filtered down to staff rather than to the Council Member who requested it.
Mayor Low directed City Manager Molleda to look into Council Member
Armenta's inquiry regarding the Backpack Giveaway funds.
Council Member Tang opined sounds like further discussion is needed on this
program; suggested having a third party run the program and oversee the
financials so that the city is not being a middleman and can avoid running into
such discrepancy issues.
City Attorney Richman reiterated this item is only to discuss the extension of the
contract; directed Council to discuss other non -related items during their Council
Comments.
Council Member Armenia asked for the record to reflect the reason she will be
voting no is because no Council Member at the dais. elected or appointed should
have to wait more than half a year to get some kind of follow-up.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Tang and seconded.Ity Mayor Low to take
the following actions:
1. Adopt Resoluhorr ..2021-68, amending the Interim Finance Director/
Treasurer's Agreem�°to- extend the term and restart the hours of the
Agreement as perms `r _ by Exoeutive Order N-84-20 by and make other minor
changes to reflect curr M law, by adopting Resolution No. 2021-68, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF TH&CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD 'PPROVING THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE INTERIM FINANCE
DIREGTORFI'REASURER'S=RETIRED ANNUITANT
2. Approve .an amendment that would change the current rate of pay for the
Interim Finance Din*mr/Treasurer to reflect the monthly salary range approved
by the City Council orm-, her 26, 2021 (Resolution No. 2021-50).
The motion was carried out by the following roll call vote AYES: Clark, Dang,
Low, Tang NOES: Armenta
6. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Approval of Adjustment to Salary and Benefits for City Manager and City Clerk
Based on Recent Salary and Benefit Changes Approved to Employee Groups on
October 26, 2021 to be Effective November 1, 2021; and Adoption of Resolution
No. 2021-61 Amending the City of Rosemead's Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year
2021-22 to Meet the California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 570.5 and 571
to Reflect New Salary Rates Approved for All Full -Time Employees
The City Council will consider the approval of employee salary and benefit
adjustments to the City Manager's and City Clerk's employment agreements to
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mirror and reflect the changes approved for the Executive Management Team on
October 26, 2021. These adjustments include the 2% salary increases given to all
other employees, effective November 1, 2021, and June 27, 2022, the management
incentive pay, and other benefits and leave modifications.
This action includes compensation changes for key executive employees (City
Manager and City Clerk). Pursuant to State law, approval of compensation changes
for key executive employees must be accompanied by a verbal report; hence this
item is being placed on the Matters from City Manager & Staff section of the
Agenda for consideration. In addition, the California Code of Regulations (CCR)
Section 570.5 and amendments to 571(b) require a consolidated Salary Schedule
that shows all City classifications and salary ranges to determine eligible salary
compensation for retirement be publicly available. Resolution No. 2021-61 is
presented for consideration in accordance with this requirement.
Recommendation: That the Citybuncil approve the adjustments in salary and
benefits to the City Manager's attdC ity Clerk's employment agreements to mirror
those approved for the Executivd-Mmagernerit,,Group on October 26, 2021. If
approved, adoption of Resolution No. -,202 I w6lientitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SALARY
SCHEDULE TO MEET THE CALIFORNIA CODE
OF REGULATIONS TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 AND
571 TO REFLECT APPROVED RATES FOR ALL
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD
City Manager Molleda presente&ft,, Staff Report.
Council Member Armentii asked the City Attorney do we have to approve this item.
Attorney Richman opined she may have to defer that question to the Interim
DirRr of Finance; indicated the Staff Report states approval of compensation
changeilir the, City Manager and City Clerk must be considered separately by
Council, h4wevea`approval of the 2% salary increase is at the Council's discretion.
Explained ifi her understanding that there is an obligatory increase in benefits for
the City Clerk within the contract.
Council Member Armenta repeated her question, so there is no obligation and
nothing legalizing the 2% salary increase for a contracted employee.
City Attorney Richman affirmed that is correct, reiterating it is at Council's
discretion to approve or not approve the salary increase.
Council Member Armenta stated at the last Council meeting on November 16th,
she asked that the item for the City Manager and City Clerk salary increase be
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agendized as separate items; said that it came to her attention the item was not
separated once she received her agenda packet Friday morning on December 101',
after that she texted City Manager Molleda to inquire why the items were placed
together, but indicated she did not receive a response or even an acknowledgement;
noted she saw the City Manager at an event the next day on December 11 u, in person
and after asking Ms. Molleda if she received her text, she responded nonchalantly
yes. Expressed she finds it interesting that contracted entities are jumping on the
bandwagon of employees receiving a 2% increase. Asked if merit increases are
retroactive?
Interim Director of Finance Chamberlain responded the way the report is written
merit increases are currently retroactive, but they don't have to be and that is
at Council's discretion.
Council Member Armenta clarifieaaher question is if staffs merit increases are
retroactive; provided the example - `a staff's evaluation was due July 1, 2021
but did not receive their evalysttion until October 1, 24211, asked would they be
retroactively paid from the date their evaluation was due o the date they received
their evaluation?
Ms. Chamberlain explai dthe employee would receive retroactive pay to the
evaluation due date.
Council Member Armenta indicated--itt her research, she asked how many mid
management evaluations were overdie and there were five who had not received
their evaluations in'a timely manrwr. Ms. Molleda receives her evaluation in a
timely manner and her merit messes when it should be given. To ask for a 2%
increase, something that was negc ed by the union for the employees, is just
;is. She is not only asking for 4,1% right now but will also get another merit
mcreas vhen shehas her evaluation. Her position is contracted, so the Council
reviews het contract every single year; she just negotiated a 12 -month severance
pay from a 4 -month last year, she gets many perks that other employees don't get.
Rut she is asking to get what is duly owed to our staff. Say that she gets a 2% or
increase, she,already makes close to a quarter of a million dollars. We are
to at 7% is less than a month. 2% of that is much more than the $40,000 salary
of oidstaff members. We do not have to vote on this because they are contractual.
Apologi;o_Cty Clerk Hernandez, that it has nothing to do with her performance
and only to cVtth principle. Every year they can negotiate higher pay but our staff
members do not have that capability.
Mayor Low opened the Public Comment period.
Sveaker Velia Navarro, Resident echoed Council Member Armenta's sentiment
that it is totally wrong that the City Manager is already making a large amount and
is asking for more. Questioned why the City Manager should get a large percentage
of wages when the regular employees are not getting the same. Indicated she has
been a resident for over 45 years and admits while there have been issues in the
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past, there was never a need for employees to have a union to protect themselves.
Asked Council to look into this because something is clearly going wrong.
Mayor Low asked to verify that the difference when we approved the previous
contract, the number of steps and giving employees the cola. is this structure
different than what we used to have of merit increases.
Ms. Chamberlain responded it used to just be a range and employees were hired on
at a certain amount, then would get 34% increase each year until they cap and
now they are on a 10 -step and advance through the steps as they have tenure in the
city.
Mayor Low clarified when we approved the previous contract, is this structure
different than what we used to have the number of steps and giving employees the
cola. Looking through the contract, we do not give employees COLA, however the
steps are really we either give employees merit increase by percentage or COLA.
Since we are still working with the City Manager and City Clerk by merit increase,
I feel that we should not give the COLA because it would be additional to what the
other employees are receiving. It's like -either The fact that the other employees
received the COLA is because we switched our structure.
Council Member Clark agrees: that it is overkill; I do not think this should be
approved because there are issues. -1 still have unanswered questions that I have
brought up al least twice in public meetings and havenot received answers; similar
to C090 bex Armenta's,question, which employees have not received their
of this that the
she does not -un&
was preset
received t
Armenta's
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Clerk's employir
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2021-61, entitled:
id that it breaks her heart that<this is the first time in the history
nployees have formed a union. Council Member Clark stated
tand_,why an answer was not given to Armenta's question
>aekateaway and especially why Ms. Chamberlain was
le an answer even during tonight's meeting when the question
Stated she cannot believe that the City Manager asked for and
)f__ severance, even without mine or Council Member
is y"ain asking for more money; noting if my calculation
ceive $62,000 which is essentially a salary itself.
)y Council Member Tang and seconded by Mayor Low to
lents in salary and benefits to the City Manager's and City
t agreements to mirror those approved for the Executive
on October 26, 2021. If approved, adoption of Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SALARY
SCHEDULE TO MEET THE CALIFORNIA CODE
OF REGULATIONS TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 AND
571 TO REFLECT APPROVED RATES FOR ALL
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FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD
The motion was carried out by the following roll call vote AYES: Clark, Dang,
Low, Tang NOES: Armenta
MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A. Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Consultants Discussion
This item is being requested by Mayor Pro Tem Sean Dang to discuss about
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Consultants.
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide direction.
Mayor Pro Tem Dang indicated the is a list the city is asked to put out a RFP when
there is a zone change; the RFP Ilse takes a long time, then to wait for the bid to be
packaged. This is in effort to condehn that process.
Valenzuela explained the full process takes about four to six weeks: stated the
process takes approximately one to two months; we begin by staff writing a RFP
and detailing the scope of work;,,yvhich takes one to two weeks, then the RFP is
released to any, company or contractor that is interested in submitting a proposal,
another two irks; next step;is for staff to work with the applicant to select a
consu *,t -,'which takes anothert"weeks. Depending on the contract amount,
anything over $30,00(? would need)o go to City Council for approval, if the amount
is under Z0,000, then_ the City 1,014pager can approve the contract. The PSA is
executed, orad tt is fbivemuted then the developer submits a deposit to the city,
ffterttheconsultartts begin cng on the environmental document.
Mayor Pro Tem Dang asked staff to prepare a list of vendors that the City has prior
experience with that are used to seeing these quality reports and have the owners
developers pick from this list rather than going through the RFP process each
tirrte._,
Mayor'Lov,+ opined we as a city are always looking for ways to be more business
friendly and,heip projects move along; inquired if staff sees any issues with
providing a list of proposed vendors.
Valenzuela responded we do not see any issues in the past, we just left it open so
that anyone can apply. We can have a list of just environmental consultants, staff
is open to that.
Molleda if Council likes staff could look into what the process would look like and
bring it back to Council for future discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Dang prepare a list for us and refresh us of the process one more
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time at our next meeting; if Council is okay with the list of vendors, then we could
move forward with approving the list of vendors at that time.
Council Member Clark suggested postponing this item until January.
Mayor Pro Tem Dang recapped the want is to ask planning staff to create a list of
environmental consultants to allow the architect and owners to pick from that li list
because the current practice is whenever there is a mixed-use project or zone
change, there is an environmental component, so the city would send out a request
for proposal, which takes four to six weeks. At the end of the six weeks, it's
typically the same list of consultants that w
generated, the developer picks from that list
straight into the City Hall escrow account. T)
process is still within City Hall's control, err
the RFP process to make it much mare busin
Council Member Armenta i'.
the Garvey Avenue Specific
Mayor Low opined
this is
mit an RFP. Once this list is
submits a check and will go
vetting and quality assurance
I all I want to do is eliminate
;ss friendly.
similar to the reasoning why we had
to expedite the process
Council Member Tang indicated he was on the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan,
clarified that yes it is meattt to . _ line the process, however the difference is
with the Garvey Avenue S ific PF*Ihe city actually paid for the environmental
study to create the design for that Mister Plan; in this case this city is not paying
for a service and is only providt--'est of approved vendors that developers can
use when their project needs an
Coutrpil Member Aranerita vViied Ae understands that difference, she was just
pointing out that we are beingetststent with our efforts.
Mayor Low asked staff, "prepare the list of vendors to present at the next meeting.
City Attorney Richman interjected, stating I don't think the best way is asking staff
to create a list of vendors; explained the way she has seen this is a master RFP that
is undertaken through the city and they make themselves available during a three
year period to respond to requests to undertake EIRs and they have fixed rates for
those three years. A rotation follows from that. Rather than having staff select
which vendors is provided on the list, going through a master RFP process will
ensure transparency and fairness. Suggested staff bring this item back with an RFP
process instead of providing a list of vendors.
Council Member Tang stated we are asking staff to prepare the list of vendors to
present as well.
City Attorney Richman replied no and clarified that staff will not be creating a list
of vendors from scratch. Emphasized staff will present a master RFP process, from
which the list of vendors will be gathered from.
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Mayor Low concurred that makes sense.
B. Presentation by the Southwest Carpenters Union on the Community Wealth Project
This item is being requested by Council Member Sandra Armenta for presentation
and discussion.
The Community Wealth Project is a program focused on using local assets to fuel
the local economy, by investing in people to ensure everyone has a place in the
community. A brief presentation will be provided by representatives of the
Southwest Carpenters Union.
Ted Jimenez, Representative, Southwest Carpenters Union, thanked the City
for partnering with them in twot, _ ' nt opportunities: 1) CultivaLA Rosemead
Community Garden put our sktlis to work to create a shed for the community; and
2) Little Free Library throughout fticity to promote literacy through this program.
Community Wealth is using local "*s to fuel Rosemead's economy; providing
local economic stability for Rosemead:
Setup a citywide Community Wealth agreemeintthat will invest in your community
and surrounding communities tha ill help solve -homelessness, career paths for
veterans, disadvantaged individuals, single parentsor people who did time or those
who losLtheir jobs due to the pandemic We understand that construction world is
not foreveryone, but together wA provide a career that gives family health care,
paid sick;, time, or retirement Wildi dignity. Emphasized not one contractor or
developer will be left out on oppor#iities to bid any project. The city will set the
al leveWof the projects that will fall under the agreement. This is not a
projecbor agreement which is specifically for projects; a community wealth
agreement %a focused on providing for your community. Creating that cycle of
economic
year apprenticeship program and building traits professional program
a steppingstone for individuals to have a bright future. Let's create
le projects that will provide opportunities for Rosemead because if the
t_ thrives, everyone will thrive.
Mayor Low thanked Mr. Jimenez for this presentation and the Southwest
partnership with the Community Garden and Little Free Library.
Council Member Armenia asked Mr. Jimenez to share with the Council the other
cities that have this great Community Wealth project in their cities.
Mr. Jimenez shared of General Law cities, there is Carson, El Monte, Pico Rivera,
Martin Grove, Moreno Valley, and Perris. Noted there are South Gate, Cudahy,
Montebello, and Alhambra
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Council Member Armenta stated she toured the international center in Las Vegas,
there are great opportunities for people who do not go to college; for someone who
was in a classroom for 20 years, we also need vocational through this program.
How many times through the Strategic Plan do we hear residents say they cannot
afford to live in Rosemead. This is a prime example of a program that will give our
residents an opportunity to stay and buy a house in Rosemead and will contribute
to Rosemead. Implored the Council to take this into consideration and look at the
agreements with other cities to tailor an agreement for Rosemead's needs.
Council Member Clark stated she is looking forward to the program and more
details.
Mayor Pro Tem Dang thanked Mr. Jimenez for the presentation. Asked about the
mixed-use project and this program is able to take advantage of that. If the City of
Rosemead signs on to the program, how does the ck help Southwest Carpenters
Union, how do we interface, will the city serve as the middleman between you and
the developer.
Mr. Jimenez responded the mixed -fie project is considered residential on the
top portion and com�ial on the lower portion of the b ding; we have
developers, contractors Flo the work from ground up, there that fall under the
competitive rate. This agement you custom design it to fit the needs of Rosemead,
put it together with Contractor A strators from the Building Traits. Anything
$500,000 tlp will have to comply willr dte: agreement created. If it is carpenter craft
work, they would have to hire Carters' Union members to do that work. The
amount of money the project fadds-uitcer, they have to comply with the agreement
and register with the unions for that work.
Mayor Pro Tem-bangi who Monitors the workflow, is it city staff, or union
staff or owner/developer hire§ an auditor?
Mr. Jimenez replied ifthey fall within the requirements of the agreement, they have
-to register with the unions and the unions will monitor their portion of that project.
o cost to the city, we do compliance as well.
Conn Member Tang appreciates college is not for everybody, there are different
pathways to success and self-sufficiency to allow them to grow and give back to
their cornm6iiies and raise their families.
Mayor Low expressed we look forward to working with you in the future.
Council Member Armenta inquired what the direction to staff is for this item.
Mayor Low asked staff to follow up with Mr. Jimenez to gather more information
to provide to the Council.
City Manager Molleda asked for clarification if the information gathered should be
brought back to a future meeting or provided in the Weekly Update?
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Mayor Low responded please provide the information in the Weekly Update.
Mr. Jimenez thanked the City Council for their time and wished everyone Happy
Holidays!
C. Introduction of Ordinance No. 1007 of the City Council of the City of Rosemead,
California, Amending Section 2.08.070 of the Rosemead Municipal Code Relating
to the Chief of Police
Council Member Sandra Armenta requested that the following item be added to the
City Council agenda for Council action.
Upon the City's incorporation in 1959 initial ordinances of the City were adopted
by the first City Council. Over time changes occur which may necessitate the
Council to make amendments to the Municipal Code to properly reflect the status
of certain matters. In the present case, the City's provision of law enforcement is
provided by contract approved by the City Council with the Los Angeles County
Sheriffs Department and not by an internal City Police Department with a City
employed Chief of Police. The City Council desires to amend the Municipal Code
to remove reference to the position of Chief of Police as falling under the City
Manager as stated in Section 2.08.070 to further clarify the current status.
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and determine whether to
introduce for reading and direct bringing back for adoption, Ordinance No. 1007,
Entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 2.08.070 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE CHIEF OF POLICE
Council Member Armenta stated this ordinance before us was adopted in 1959,
which is when the City of Rosemead was incorporated; noted the city had yet to
establish if they were going to have their own Police Department or go with
the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department. Explained that the language
referencing the Chief of Police needed to be cleaned up from the previously adopted
Ordinance No. 1.
City Attorney Richman indicated Council Member Armenta asked her to prepare
this ordinance to remove the words "the Chief of Police"; asserted that Section
2.08.070 B. will be amended to read as follows:
B. To appoint, promote, discipline, demote and remove the Chief of Peliee all
heads of departments, and all subordinate officers and employees of the City except
the City Clerk and the City Attorney; to transfer employees from one department
to another; and to consolidate or combine offices, positions, departments or units
under his or her jurisdiction.
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Council Member Armenta pointed out that the City Manager does not have the
ability to promote, demote or fire the Chief of Police as our Chief of Police is
by honorary title only and is a Lieutenant with the Sheriff's Department that we
contract with. It makes sense to clean up the language so that is clear what the
City Manager's responsibilities are.
Council Member Tang inquired for his educational purposes, what is the process
when Council conducts business, can any Council Member introduce an ordinance
or do you bring it for discussion and if the Council chooses to proceed, then direct
staff to draft an ordinance?
Council Member Armenta responded that we are not changing the ordinance,
simply striking words.
Mayor Low opined we are technically changing it because we are making updates
to the original ordinance adopted. Concurred with Council Member Tang; stating
to respect each other as coll "', it really should be'brought to Council for
discussion first and if collectively eed upon, then we could ask the City Attorney
to update the ordinance. This vviijE doesn't look like any particular Council
Member is only directipg the City Atbomey to draft and update an ordinance.
Council Member Armevta no%i she contacted the City Attorney to see what
the best way was to go forth in ch and cleaning up some language. Expressed
it had nothing to do with respect or d'tsrtspect; emphasized she respects each of her
colleagups. Stated that was not thq.-tents the. intent was to bring the language
need' j dates to the Council's ion for discussion and if you want to bring
it back, it is at the will of the Council.
Low to item back with the original ordinance provided to
comp ` - th the-poposed i _, eats.
City Attorney-ltichmanyeplied absolutely, I will be sure to include the original
6ardinance as att attachme .
expressed he appreciates that education, reiterating he is
new
Council Mettaber Armenta noted we just adopted the Chief of Police model in 2009
under Tim Murakami.
D. Discussion of City Seal on City Vehicles
This item is being requested by Council Member Sandra Armenta, regarding the
City seal on City vehicles.
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide direction.
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Council Member Armenta stated it is crucial that every city vehicle has a city seal
embedded on it no matter who it is assigned to because it is a city vehicle, not a
personal vehicle. Opined if the city leases, owns, or is responsible for a vehicle,
then it should have the city seal embedded on the door.
Council Member Clark indicated support as it will help with traffic control when
we have city events.
Mayor Pro Tem Dang stated most of our city fleet vehicles already have the city
seal; opined we should have some unmarked vehicles for safety reasons, noting
staff was asked to do surveillance when there was a protest at Motel 6. Expressed I
would not want to jeopardize staff s safety by having them sit in a marked vehicle.
Council Member Tang asked how many city vehicles are there that do not have the
city seal? Also, is the city leasing of we own those unmarked vehicles.
City Manager Molleda responde& f I am correct, my city vehicle is the only one
that does not have a city seal; in the vehicle is leased.
Council Member Tang inquired what is the'_cost of the lease and when was the
benefit of giving a carallowance to City Managers instituted?
Ms. Molleda stated it was institutes a while ago,, noting there is an option of an
allowance or city vehicle. Indicated she did not have the cost information but could
provided to council.
Mayor 'w asked the City Manager if she had any concern about adding the city
seal to her city vehicle.
".da expressed concern for safety reasons, not that she does not want
people tAnow whete�lte works, but rather she would not want someone following
her home, indicated to x knowledge, no other City Manager has had a city seal
n their city vehicle _
M - Low clad if Ms. Molleda meant no other Rosemead City Manager or
no otlahf City Manager of any other city has not had a city seal on their city
issued vele.
Ms. Molleda responded no other Rosemead City Manager.
Council Member Tang indicated he wasn't aware that it was only one city vehicle
that did not have the city seal. The contract states the City Manager has the option
of choosing a $600 monthly car allowance or being issued a city vehicle, but it is
silent on the use of the vehicle. It does not state that it can only be used for city
purposes so I would imagine that if this benefit is given to the City Manager,
then it could be used for personal.
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Council Member Armenta responded that is something we can discuss during
renegotiation of the contract.
Mayor Low concurred the contract is silent and does not say the use is limited to
city use.
Council Member Armenta pointed out that the vehicle has a government exempt
license plate, so it is known that it is a government issued vehicle.
Council Member Tang shared when he was working in state legislature, he
observed that assemblymembers and senators,have state issued vehicles with
government exempt license plates but do not have seals either.
Mayor Pro Tem Dang stated if the City Manager utilized the $600 allowance, she
would have gotten a lease on a personal vehicle and drive it throughout her day
wherever. Opined so it makes seas that the City Manager can use the city issued
vehicle for personal use such as44 -she decided to stop for groceries on her way
home from work.
Council Member Tang stated Mayor Pro Tem Dang brought up a good point — what
if the City Manager dem v _ _ stop at a grocery store or dinner with a friend on her
way home from work, eacressed if the city emblem is on the vehicle, the perception
might be that an employees ustt'_ ' resources for personal reasons but they do
not know the narrative that -the vehicle -is, assigned to the City Manager as a benefit.
Coun"ember Armenta responded -that the moment you are using a city vehicle
regardless -of what the stipulatioMwe, the city is held liable; stated if she happens
to be barhopping while using the city vehicle, guess who is going to be held
- the City o,£ Rosemwd. Asseged that she can take the stipend and buy her
own a then the city will not be.Uld liable. Emphasized it is only appropriate to
include `tie city sea! on all city vehicles to track them to ensure those cars are not
being misused,
cil Member --Tang stated he does not understand how placing a city seal
chimes the liability.
Council n3bei Armenta reiterated if there is an accident, the other person
involved inAho accident will go after the City of Rosemead not the City Manager.
Asked the City Manager if every city car, all the fleets, have the city seal?
City Manager Molleda replied that her car and the car assigned to the Chief of
Police do not have the city seal.
Council Member Armenta stated now the narrative changed because before it was
only her car without the city seal. Suggested tabling this item until the information
requested can be provided.
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Mayor Pro Tem Dang inquired if the City Manager leased a personal vehicle with
the $600 stipend and hypothetically leaves the city of Rosemead, who is going to
inherit that lease? Expressed it's not fair for her to inherit that lease.
Council Member Armenia stated that with the amount of money the City Manager
makes she can afford to pay the lease.
Council Member Tang stated we do not have to discuss how much she gets paid;
let's just say if she were to take the $600 allowance, then she would be responsible
for the lease.
Council Member Armenia noted the reason she brought that up is because if
someone were getting paid very little, then I would be concerned but that is
not the case.
Mayor Low stated this item will be tabled to a future meeting for further discussion
E. Council Comments
Council Member Armenia stated on October;26, 2021, she brought up the matter
of adding the city seat owa,11 vehicles tothe City Manager but never received a
response, so she had to request kbe placed on -to Council meeting agenda. Asked
for a status update on the :stops signs,at Rosemead Place that was brought up on
October 26' and brought back on T46 er 9a'.
City .*ager Molleda responttgd Site did AdV111ow what stop signs Council
Members"krmenta was referring Apologized she does not recall; inquired what
informationsbe is asking about.
1Vlember Armenta asked why the stop signs are so small within the
_.. x
Rosemea$ dace as they are not the standard size. One thing I have asked on
multiple occasions is tube directly updated on items but rather I have to wait
that is only for Council remarks not discussion.
City Manager Molleda stated she will email Council Member Armenia this
Council Member Armenia expressed concern that on Klingerman Street and
Angelus Avenue, when you go down Klingerman Street at the end of Rice Avenue,
people are running the stop sign and not adhering to the speed limit. Asked if there
is any way to put those bulbs to slow down vehicles. Inquired what is happening
with SB 1307 — Rosemead Street Lighting and Landscaping Act? I would like to
see how we can implement street lighting at the Pocket Park by Angelus Avenue.
Ms. Molleda responded the money was allocated through the CIP project in the last
fiscal year to another project if you would like us to relocate it somewhere else,
we can bring that to Council for discussion.
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Council Member Armenta reiterated another previous request to the City Manager
that she has not received a report on was homelessness property being abandoned
and disposed of by Code Enforcement.
City Manager Molleda stated she did respond to that text.
Council Member Armenta asked if we can look into setting policy that if abandoned
property looks like it belongs to someone giving them 90 days to claim it and if it
is not claimed, then disposing of it.
Mayor Low asked staff to bring this item to a future meeting for discussion.
Council Member Clark opined information should be provided to the Council in
the Weekly Update first.
Mayor Pro Tem Dang disagreed . , ` the item should be brought to a Council
meeting for discussion.
Mayor Low echoed her initial direction to staff to -bring this itemto a future meeting
for discussion.
Council Member Tang shared on Thanksgivingmorning he was biking and noticed
gang graffiti on Stevens. -Avenue and Graves Avenue, then after just reporting,
after circliug:4ack the grafi was abated.. Mr. Tang: gave special recognition to
Steven:, rt�i-a.;Public s employee for his due diligence, especially on
Thaniwing Day; stated he hopes hat the Public Works Director can share that
kudos ` ` Mr. Navarro.
Low tha staff for their efforts with the 8th Annual Holiday
-Lunclws and To Drive.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Low adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m. The regular meeting of December 28,
2021 is cancelled. The next City Council meeting will take place on January 11, 2022,
at 7:00 p m ii the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.
Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk
APPROVED:
Steven Ly, Mayor
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