Rosemead
| Date | Item Type | Item | Description | Info Location | County | City | Meeting Type | id |
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| January 14, 2025 | Order of Business 2 | A | A. Service Recognition of Albert Leung as Acting Director of Public Works and Interim City Engineer | January 14, 2025 Order of Business 2 # A | LA County | Rosemead | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630cf9 |
| January 14, 2025 | Order of Business 2 | B | B. Administration of the Oath of Office to Margaret Clark to Assume the Position of Mayor | January 14, 2025 Order of Business 2 # B | LA County | Rosemead | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630cfd |
| January 14, 2025 | Order of Business 2 | C | C. Administration of the Oath of Office to Sandra Armenta to Assume the Position of Mayor Pro Tem | January 14, 2025 Order of Business 2 # C | LA County | Rosemead | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630cfa |
| January 14, 2025 | Order of Business 2 | D | D. Recognition of Council Member Steven Ly as Outgoing Mayor | January 14, 2025 Order of Business 2 # D | LA County | Rosemead | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630d04 |
| January 14, 2025 | Order of Business 2 | E | E. Presentations and Commendations for Newly Appointed Mayor Margaret Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Armenta, and Outgoing Mayor Steven Ly The City Council will recess the meeting to a brief reception and reconvene to open session after | January 14, 2025 Order of Business 2 # E | LA County | Rosemead | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630d00 |
| January 14, 2025 | Order of Business 4 | A | A. Claims and Demands Resolution No. 2025- 01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $ 1, 976, 205. 63 CHECKS NUMBERED 118236 THROUGH NUMBER 118364, DRAFTS NUMBERED 7726 THROUGH NUMBER 7750 AND EFT NUMBERED 52926 THROUGH NUMBER 52973 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025- 01. 2 Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Agenda January 14, 2025 | January 14, 2025 Order of Business 4 # A | LA County | Rosemead | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630cff |
| January 14, 2025 | Order of Business 4 | B | B. Adopt Resolution No. 2025- 03: A Resolution of The City Council of The City of Rosemead Ratifying Director of Emergency Services Resolution No. 2025- 02 Proclaiming the Existence of A Local Emergency, and Confirming the Continued Existence of the Local Emergency The National Weather Service has been tracking and projecting High Winds with predicted destructive damage to occur on January 7 through January 10, as well as likely high winds early in the week of January 13, in the Los Angeles County region and the City of Rosemead. The windstorm will have the potential for causing extensive damage to life and property within the geographic area of the City of Rosemead and poses an immediate threat. On January 7, 2025, at approximately 7: 30 pm, 68 mph winds kicked up and many tree branches and trees fell throughout the city, impeding the public right away. To protect the safety of the community, the City of Rosemead proclaimed a local emergency under the direction of Director of Emergency Services, Ben Kim, and a Level 2 ( minimal staff) Emergency Operations Center ( EOC) was activated at 8: 30 p. m. to assist with windshield surveys, in coordination with and in support of our field responders with windstorm related responses. In the morning on January 8, the winds were calmer, and the clean- up efforts continued. As the city recovery begins, the EOC remains activated at a Level 3 ( monitoring only). Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions: 1. Ratify Resolution No. 2025- 02, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROCLAIMING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025- 03, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RATIFYING DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 02 PROCLAIMING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY, AND CONFIRMING THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY | January 14, 2025 Order of Business 4 # B | LA County | Rosemead | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630d03 |
| January 14, 2025 | Order of Business 4 | C | C. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance on General Plan Amendment 23- 01 and Zone Change 23- 01 — Housing Element Rezone Efforts On December 10, 2024, the City Council of the City of Rosemead introduced for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 1024, approving Zone Change 23- 01, amending the Zoning Map to implement the Housing Element rezoning efforts for the 2021- 2029 planning period. 3 Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Agenda January 14, 2025 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1024, by title only, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE 23- 01, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO IMPLEMENT THE HOUSING ELEMENT REZONING EFFORTS FOR THE 2021- 2029 PLANNING PERIOD | January 14, 2025 Order of Business 4 # C | LA County | Rosemead | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630d01 |
| January 14, 2025 | Order of Business 4 | D | D. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3. 24 ( Purchasing System) and Amending Chapter 3. 28 ( Public Works Bidding Procedure) to the Rosemead Municipal Code On December 10, 2024, the City Council held the first reading of Ordinance No. 1025, which amended and restated both Chapter 3. 24 ( Purchasing System) and Chapter 3. 28 ( Public Works Bidding Procedure). Recommendation: That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1025, by title only, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CHAPTER 3. 24 ( PURCHASING SYSTEM), AMENDING CHAPTER 3. 28 ( PUBLIC PROJECT BIDDING PROCEDURES) TO PROVIDE INFORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES UNDER THE UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT ( SECTION 22000, ET SEQ. OF THE PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE) AND OTHER RELATED ACTIONS | January 14, 2025 Order of Business 4 # D | LA County | Rosemead | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630cfc |
| January 14, 2025 | Order of Business 4 | E | E. Density Bonus Application for 7660 Garvalia Avenue SLSD Design, on behalf of Nick and Jennifer Lee, has submitted a Density Bonus Application pursuant to California Government Code § 65915 ( State Density Bonus Law) for the construction of four duplexes, for atotal of eight residential units, three of which will be designated for very low- income households. As part of this application, the applicant is also requesting concessions, for the relief of two development standards ( side yard setback and minimum first floor area) in the Light Multiple Residential ( R- 2) zone. The applicant is also proposing to construct two accessory dwelling units ( ADUs), however, the ADUs will be reviewed and approved administratively. The subject site is located at 7660 Garvalia Avenue. Per Rosemead Municipal Code Section 17. 84. 140, before a density bonus granted by the City Council is effective, the developer must execute a density bonus housing agreement with the City. The agreement must be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director prior to City Council approval and the City Council shall direct execution and recordation of the agreement. Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions: 1. Approve the Density Bonus Application with the two requested concessions. 2. Direct City staff to execute and record the Affordable Housing Agreement; and 3. Find that the Project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Class 32, Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. | January 14, 2025 Order of Business 4 # E | LA County | Rosemead | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630cfb |
| January 14, 2025 | Order of Business 4 | F | F. Approval of HQE Systems, Inc., Access Control and Security Camera System for the Public Safety Center Upgrade Project On September 1, 2022, the City Manager' s Office issued Request for Proposal No. 2022- 25 requesting proposals for qualified vendors to furnish and install an integrated Access Control and Camera System at twelve ( 12) City Facilities. On October 25, 2022, the City Council approved the Construction Contract with HQE Systems Inc. for the Access Control and Camera System Upgrade Project at eleven 11) City Facilities, and postponed upgrades at the Public Safety Center until the completion of the facilities renovation project. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with HQE Systems, Inc., for the Public Safety Center Access Control and Security Camera System Upgrade Project in the amount of $58, 906. 50. | January 14, 2025 Order of Business 4 # F | LA County | Rosemead | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630cf7 |
| January 14, 2025 | Order of Business 4 | G | G. Award of Contract for Roof Replacement at Public Works Office and Warehouse Building —City Project No. 31031 As part of the City' s Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 Capital Improvement Program, the City Council approved the Roof Replacement at Public Works Office & Warehouse Building Project. The Project consists of removal and replacement of existing deteriorated metal roof at the Public Works Office & Warehouse Building. The existing metal roof has not been replaced since the City purchased the property twenty years ago. Over the years, the existing metal roof has become brittle and has deteriorated. Staff from Public services have also reported concerns about water leaks at this facility. On November 20, staff published a Notice Inviting Bids and on December 18, 2024, the City received seven ( 7) bids. Based on staffs comprehensive bid analysis, the bid submitted by Best Contracting Services, Inc. in the amount of $488, 425. 00, is determined to be the lowest responsive bid. Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions: 3. Approve the plans and specifications for the Roof Replacement at Public Works Office and Warehouse Building, Project No. 31031; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Best Contracting Services, Inc., in the amount of $488, 425. 00. In addition, authorize an amount of $48, 842. 50 ( 10%) as a contingency to cover the cost of unforeseen construction expenses, for a total construction budget of $ 537, 267. 50. | January 14, 2025 Order of Business 4 # G | LA County | Rosemead | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630cf8 |
| January 14, 2025 | Order of Business 5 | A | A. Report on the Activation of the Emergency Operations Center in Response to the Winstorm and Fires The City Manager will provide a report on the proclamation of a local emergency in the City of Rosemead and the activation of the Emergency Operations Center in response to the windstorm and fires impacting Los Angeles County since January 7, 2025. Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide direction if necessary. | January 14, 2025 Order of Business 5 # A | LA County | Rosemead | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630d05 |
| January 14, 2025 | Order of Business 6 | A | A. Mayor' s Appointments for 2025 Calendar Year Each year, a listing of City Council Member appointments to a variety of Regional and State committees and boards is prepared and submitted to the Mayor. The City Council and Mayor will discuss and consider appointments for the 2025 calendar year. Once the appointments have been made, the City Clerk' s office will prepare the Agency Report of Public Official Appointments Form 806, as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission ( FPPC), file the form with the FPPC, and post it on the City' s website. Recommendation: That the City Council discuss, appoint and approve the Mayor' s Appointments for the 2025 Calendar Year and direct the City Clerk to prepare and file Fair Political Practice Commission Form 806. | January 14, 2025 Order of Business 6 # A | LA County | Rosemead | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630d02 |
| January 14, 2025 | Order of Business 6 | B | B. Council Comments | January 14, 2025 Order of Business 6 # B | LA County | Rosemead | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630cfe |