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Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
January 13, 2026
07:00 PM
City Hall Council Chamber
8838 E. Valley Blvd.
Rosemead, CA 91770
Sandra Armenta, Mayor
Polly Low, Mayor Pro Tem
Margaret Clark, Council Member
Sean Dang, Council Member
Steven Ly, Council Member
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Ly
INVOCATION – Mayor Armenta
1. PUBLIC COMMENT The City Council will hear public comments on matters not listed on the agenda during the Public Comments section from the audience. 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: 816 8326 8424 and Passcode: 741910. Written comments may be submitted to [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. All comments are public record and will be recorded in the official record of the city.
2. PRESENTATION
A.
Retirement Recognition of Maintenance Lead Worker, Jimmy Limon for his 30 years of service in the Public Services Division
B.
Administration of the Oath of Office to Sandra Armenta to Assume the Position of Mayor C.
Administration of the Oath of Office to Polly Low to Assume the Position of Mayor Pro Tem
D.
Presentations and Commendations for Newly Appointed Mayor Sandra Armenta, Mayor Pro Tem Polly Low, and Outgoing Mayor Margaret Clark The City Council will recess the meeting to a brief reception.
3. PUBLIC HEARING CEQA: The following item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act, unless noted on the item.
A.
Public Hearing to Consider Adoption and Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1030 - Amending Title 15 of the Rosemead Municipal Code (Buildings and Construction) On December 9, 2025, the City Council introduced for first reading, Ordinance No. 1030, an ordinance adopting by reference, the 2025 California Building Standards Code as amended and adopted by Los Angeles County. At this meeting, the City Council also adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 1031 to ensure the City’ s building and safety authority remains in effect without interruption on January 1, 2026, and until Ordinance No. 1030 becomes effective.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony; and
2. Move to approve the second reading and adopt by title, Ordinance No. 1030, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, AS AMENDED AND ADOPTED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY INCLUDING BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, GREEN BUILDING, EXISTING BUILDINGS, ENERGY, AND HISTORICAL BUILDINGS CODES, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS THERETO Staff Report & Attachment A
Attachments B & C
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. 2026-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $881,518.52 CHECKS NUMBERED 120741 THROUGH NUMBER 120819, AND EFT NUMBERED 53766 THROUGH NUMBER 53783 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-01.
Resolution No. 2026-01
* Resolution No. 2026-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $2,967,140.35 CHECKS NUMBERED 120820 THROUGH NUMBER 120900, DRAFTS NUMBERED 8661 THROUGH NUMBER 8711 AND EFT NUMBERED 53784 THROUGH NUMBER 53822 INCLUSIVELY Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-02.
Resolution No. 2026-02
B.
2026 City Council Meeting Schedule
City Council meetings are scheduled for the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. In the past, the City Council has canceled the second meetings in August (for summer break), November (for Thanksgiving), and December (for Christmas). Adopting a 2026 meeting schedule will help the City Council, staff, and the community plan their schedules in advance. The City Council has the discretion to add, modify, or cancel meetings as needed.
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt the City Council meeting schedule for the 2026 calendar year.
Staff Report
C.
Approval of Annual List of Proclamations for Calendar Year 2026 Each year, a list of proclamations is approved for the calendar year. The 2026 Proclamations are before the City Council for consideration.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the 2026 List of Proclamations.
Staff Report
D.
Accept Completed Improvements and Authorize the Filing of a Notice of Completion for the Public Safety Center Upgrades Project No. 31028 On October 22, 2024, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Royal Construction Corp. for the Public Safety Center Upgrades Project. The total construction budget, including a 10% contingency, was $2,626,800.00.
On June 10, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-30 amending the City’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 CIP budget to appropriate additional funds in the amount of $255,850.00 to cover the costs of unforeseen conditions. All construction improvements have been completed and have been accepted by City staff. A notice of completion will be filed with the Los Angeles County Recorder upon approval by the City Council. The release of retention funds will occur 35 days after the filing of the notice of completion.
Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Accept the completed improvements for the Public Safety Center Upgrades Project No. 31028 as performed by Royal Construction, Corp.; and
2. Authorize the recordation of Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder and the release of retention funds 35 days thereafter.
Staff Report
E.
Federal Legislative Advocacy Days – Washington, DC
The City’s Federal lobbyist David Turch & Associates is coordinating Federal lobby days for members of the City Council and City staff potentially in February, March, June, and/or September 2026. Visiting while representatives are in session provides the maximum opportunity to meet with them face-to-face. The intent is to conduct meetings to discuss topics on Transportation, Public Safety, Affordable Housing, Economic Development, and various issues affecting the City of Rosemead.
Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize the attendance, at City expense, of any Council Member and City staff interested in attending Federal Legislative Advocacy Days in Washington, DC, potentially in February, March, June, and/or September 2026.
Staff Report
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A.
Mayor’s Appointments for 2026 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. 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 and approve the Mayor’s Appointments for the 2026 Calendar Year and direct the City Clerk to prepare and file Form 806.
Staff Report
B.
Council Comments
7. ADJOURNMENT The next City Council meeting will take place on January 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber.