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Brown Act
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This agenda was posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting at the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead; the L.A. County Library, Rosemead Branch, 8800 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead; and other locations pursuant to RMC Sec. 1.08.020. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Rosemead City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office during normal business hours.
Rosemead
City Council
AGENDA
July 14, 2026
5:45 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
ROLL CALL
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Pro Tem Low
INVOCATION – Council Member Dang
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: 848 6598 2628 and Passcode: 003064, or by calling (669) 900-9128. 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. PRESENTATIONS
A.
Recognition of the Rosemead High School’s Speech and Debate Team for Outstanding Achievements in the Southern California Debate League Competition B.
Proclamation Declaring the Month of July 2026 as "Parks Make Life Better Month" in the City of Rosemead
3. PUBLIC HEARING
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. 2026-36 - Approval of Bi-Weekly Accounts Payable Disbursements in the sum of $2,667,198.98.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-36. * Resolution No. 2026-39 - Approval of Bi-Weekly Accounts Payable Disbursements in the sum of $ 1,253,807.99.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-39.
Resolution No. 2026-36
Resolution No. 2026-39
B.
Minutes
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the special meeting minutes of June 23, 2026.
Minutes
C.
Receive and File the Quarterly Summary Report of Purchase Orders Exceeding $10,000 for City Services from April 2026 through June 2026 Recommendation:
That the City Council receive and file the report on purchase orders issued more than $10,000 for the months of April 2026 through June 2026.
Staff Report
D.
Accept Completed Improvements and Authorize the Filing of a Notice of Completion for the Catch Basin Upgrade Phase II Project No. 49018 Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Accept the completed improvements for the Catch Basin Upgrade Phase II Project No. 49018 as performed by United Stormwater, Inc.; and
2. Authorize the recordation of Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office and the release of retention funds.
Staff Report
E.
Approval of Additional Design Services and First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc. for the Garvey Park Improvements Project Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the additional design services for Garvey Park;
2. Amend the Professional Services Agreement with RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc. in the amount of $97,625 with a design contingency of 10% of project total in the amount of $29,398, and extend the term of the agreement from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2027; and
3. Authorize the Acting City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement.
Staff Report
F.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-38 - Authorizing the Execution and Recordation of the Offer of Easement Dedication for those Portions of Los Angeles County Assessor Parcel No. 5391-003-039 (4403 Muscatel Avenue) Proposed to be Used for Public Streets and Utility Purposes Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-38, authorizing the execution and recordation of the irrevocable offer of easement dedication for Los Angeles County Assessor Parcel No. 5391-003-039.
Staff Report
G.
Approval of Tract Map No. 83992 for 4036 Walnut Grove Avenue and Request for Map Recordation Recommendation:
That the City Council approve Tract Map No. 83992 and direct the City Clerk to execute the map and arrange for the recordation of the map.
Staff Report
5. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF
A.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-37 and Approval of City Council Designation and Appointment of Interim City Manager as a Retired Annuitant Position Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the position of Interim City Manager and authorize the position as a Retired Annuitant Position per California Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21221(h); and
2. Approve the appointment of Mr. Richard Belmudez as Interim City Manager and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-37 authorizing the appointment of a retired annuitant to the position of Interim City Manager.
Staff Report
6. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
A.
Discussion on Lobbying Efforts for Community Project – Rosemead Civic Center Recommendation:
That the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff.
Staff Report
Presentation
B.
Council Comments
7. ADJOURNMENT The next City Council meeting will take place on July 28, 2026, 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.rosemeadca.gov)