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## Recent meetings (23)

- [2026-11-05 — Rosemead eyes big speed hump policy overhaul — dropping the 67% signature burden down to 5 signatures and a simple majority](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/23382cd5-73d8-4a69-95d1-5c9b2b3353da): Traffic Commission Meeting
- [2026-11-04 — Commissioners brainstorm a future for the historic Dinsmore House — tours, events, maybe even a gift shop](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/6eead0c9-9b13-4b54-840a-a102dba2dea7): Parks Commission
- [2026-11-04 — Garvey Park makeover unveiled: pickleball courts, splash pad upgrades, and new playgrounds on the way](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/f02b2324-9d9f-42e2-86ae-635bdcfecf62): Beautification and Parks Commission Special Joint Meeting
- [2026-10-13 — Rosemead hires new city manager, extends Via microtransit deal, and tables speed hump policy changes](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/bff57668-0467-46d4-92fa-10b91061470b): City Council Meeting
- [2026-10-06 — Rosemead Parks Commission set to honor essay winners and award employees at Tuesday meeting](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/ab5bae1a-cac1-43b2-8963-f6ce42c65de5): Parks Commission Meeting
- [2026-09-22 — 34-Unit 'Hazel' Townhome Proposal Gets First Look — Fault Line Concerns Raised](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/180c5eb4-b13b-45c7-9bd3-c531b56859cb): City Council & Planning Commission Special Joint Meeting
- [2026-09-22 — Rosemead council hits pause on $4.4M energy upgrade plan — wants priorities first](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/c4131d77-616e-4ad1-b491-635f85ffc721): City Council
- [2026-09-08 — Residents pack joint meeting to blast proposed bus lanes on Garvey Avenue — council study session runs past 8 p.m.](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/ad516521-d8d3-4b95-9e64-d8877186886c): City Council and Traffic Commission Joint
- [2026-09-08 — Council approves Garvey Avenue bus lane pilot 3-2 after lengthy debate; Republic Services to repay $160,941](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/489ea08f-29c1-42b6-b50c-be0f12e97576): City Council
- [2026-08-27 — Crime down sharply in Rosemead as new fire liaison, new sheriff captain and busy homeless outreach team take the spotlight](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/9bb616ab-a585-4627-b0e7-a5bfc1829d8c): Public Safety Commission Meeting
- [2026-08-12 — Rosemead civic center dream takes shape: commissioners push shade, shade trees and community input](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/8a02c681-6b92-4881-8e14-1b593372ff5a): Beautification Commission Meeting
- [2026-08-11 — New sheriff's captain pledges community policing as council clears consent calendar 5-0](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/1a8b83d8-9c4c-4a6f-8812-9ac4aa1c1217): City Council
- [2026-07-28 — Council spends $2.9M on street repairs, learns Caltrans delays added $125K to freeway ramp project — all voice votes, no controversy](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/831ce5c2-21d6-458a-ace4-a3bcdd08836a): City Council
- [2026-07-18 — Rosemead City Council opens special meeting, then heads straight into closed session](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/5a46e53e-d7c5-41a1-9b9e-b4babb269e81): City Council
- [2026-07-14 — Rosemead council green-lights pursuing planning grant for ambitious Civic Center rebuild — plus new interim city manager](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/5c7a6ea9-5e1b-421e-8f0e-1797d30b6763): City Council
- [2026-06-25 — Rosemead homeless outreach hits record month with 17 placements as crime drops 24%](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/9725e190-61af-4de9-917b-1ac9a963a86f): Public Safety Commission Meeting
- [2026-06-24 — Rain Garden Coming to Rosemead Recreation Center — First Look at Design, Feedback Wanted](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/e063f0f2-d11b-4021-a78a-3b7b59da1d79): Beautification Commission
- [2026-06-09 — Budget adopted 4-0 — but trailer park residents steal the show with eviction, rent-hike complaints](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/a41d0ca1-9719-4a99-a01c-ecfe6ef75e5b): City Council
- [2026-05-26 — Council sends city charter measure to November ballot, 5-0, after heated debate](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/5398af46-3fdf-4517-8590-8603bf3ef748): City Council Meeting
- [2026-05-12 — Rosemead City Council met behind closed doors on labor talks and the next city manager](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/37fca387-2528-4e56-9b7a-1a616daa4111): City Council
- [2026-05-12 — Rosemead joins Independent Cities Association, OKs $130K+ in contracts after marathon meeting](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/7ba0015f-c8ad-47ee-a31d-5e0eece1d5d7): City Council Meeting
- [2026-01-27 — Rosemead Council Met Behind Closed Doors on City Manager Pick](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/d4f30d78-4fc4-4b0e-8e16-530a9983227c): City Council
- [2026-01-22 — Rosemead Public Safety Commission set to review fall crime stats, fire/EMS reports and homeless outreach updates](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/meetings/0fa49116-f6db-4e8c-8973-c93ee11ce8b3): Public Safety Commission Meeting


## Civic issues (50)

- [Speed hump policy overhaul](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/speed-hump-policy-overhaul): roads · priority: high
- [Interim City Manager appointment](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/city-manager-appointment): general · priority: high
- [Mobile home park resident protections](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/mobile-home-park-resident-protections): development · priority: high
- [Proposed Garvey Avenue peak-hour bus lane (Jump-Start project)](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/proposed-garvey-avenue-peak-hour-bus-lane): roads · priority: high
- [New Temple Station Sheriff's Captain and Community Policing](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/new-temple-station-sheriffs-captain-and-community-policing): public-safety · priority: high
- [Future of the Dinsmore House](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/future-of-the-dinsmore-house): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Garvey Park Improvements Project expansion](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/garvey-park-improvements-project-expansion): parks-rec · priority: high
- [E-bike and scooter safety on sidewalks](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/e-bike-and-scooter-safety-on-sidewalks): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Warner Grove speed limit markings not updated](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/warner-grove-speed-limit-markings-not-updated): roads · priority: medium
- [Garvey Avenue Bus Lanes](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/garvey-avenue-bus-lanes): roads · priority: medium
- [Confusing Grand Avenue ramp striping](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/confusing-grand-avenue-ramp-striping): roads · priority: medium
- [Joint Use Agreements with Garvey School District](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/joint-use-agreements-with-garvey-school-district): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Earthquake Preparedness](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/earthquake-preparedness): public-safety · priority: high
- [Rosemead Go and Go Plus microtransit extension](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/rosemead-go-and-go-plus-microtransit-extension): water-utilities · priority: high
- [World Cup Watch Party Security](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/world-cup-watch-party-security): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Record Homeless Outreach Placements](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/supportive-housing-approval): development · priority: high
- [Republic Services Contract Performance and Billing Audit](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/republic-services-contract-performance-and-billing-audit): water-utilities · priority: high
- [SB 707 Meeting Access and Language Access](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/sb-707-meeting-access-and-language-access): public-safety · priority: low
- [Part One Crime Decrease](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/part-one-crime-decrease): public-safety · priority: high
- [Backpack Giveaway Shows High Community Need](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/backpack-giveaway-shows-high-community-need): schools · priority: medium
- [Deferred Maintenance and Energy Upgrades at City Facilities](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/deferred-maintenance-and-energy-upgrades-at-city-facilities): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [New Fire Department Community Liaison](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/new-fire-department-community-liaison): public-safety · priority: medium
- [J. Imperial Park Maintenance](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/j-imperial-park-maintenance): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Traffic signal synchronization](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/traffic-signal-synchronization): roads · priority: medium
- [9/11 Essay Contest Recognition](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/911-essay-contest-recognition): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Street Takeovers and Reporting Gaps](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/street-takeovers-and-reporting-gaps): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Empty Tree Wells and Urban Canopy](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/empty-tree-wells-and-urban-canopy): environment · priority: low
- [Library Solar Construction Impacts](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/library-solar-construction-impacts): environment · priority: low
- [Traffic safety at Arica Avenue and Mission Drive](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/traffic-safety-at-arica-avenue-and-mission-drive): public-safety · priority: medium
- [State housing laws bypassing local review](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/housing-development-approval): development · priority: high
- [Proposed Rosemead Civic Center Project](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/proposed-rosemead-civic-center-project): development · priority: high
- [Rose of Excellence Employee Awards](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/rose-of-excellence-employee-awards): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Monthly Parks and Recreation Department Review](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/monthly-parks-and-recreation-department-review): parks-rec · priority: low
- [2026 Beautification Awards Nominations](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/2026-beautification-awards-nominations): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Flag display policy reconsideration](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/flag-display-policy-reconsideration): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Student testimony on school sexual misconduct reporting](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/student-testimony-on-school-sexual-misconduct-reporting): public-safety · priority: medium
- [First Youth Academy Recruitment](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/first-youth-academy-recruitment): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Labor Negotiations](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/labor-negotiations): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Rosemead Civic Center redevelopment concept](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/rosemead-civic-center-redevelopment-concept): development · priority: high
- [City Clerk Compensation Increase](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/city-clerk-compensation-increase): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [FY 2026-27 City Budget](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/fy-2026-27-city-budget): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [SB1 Road Funding for FY 2026-27](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/sb1-road-funding-for-fy-2026-27): roads · priority: medium
- [Street Rehabilitation Contract (CIP 21034, 21850, 24009)](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/street-rehabilitation-contract): roads · priority: high
- [Coffee with the Mayor and a Council Member](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/coffee-with-the-mayor-and-a-council-member): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Property Tax Education and Title Fraud Protection](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/property-tax-education-and-title-fraud-protection): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Data Center Notification Concerns](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/development-transparency): development · priority: medium
- [Future of the Commercial Task Force](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/future-of-the-commercial-task-force): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [2026-27 Federal CDBG and HOME Funding](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/2026-27-federal-cdbg-and-home-funding): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Independent Cities Association Membership](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/independent-cities-association-membership): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [General Plan and Zoning Code Update Along Garvey Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/issues/general-plan-and-zoning-code-update-along-garvey-avenue): zoning · priority: medium


## Development applications (2)

- [The Hazel](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/development/the-hazel): pud · under-review
- [Tract Map No. 83992](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/development/tract-map-no-83992): subdivision · approved


## Community topics (38)

- [Garvey Avenue bus lane](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/garvey-avenue-bus-lane): transportation
- [Garvey bus lane project](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/garvey-bus-lane-project): roads
- [Speed hump policy](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/speed-hump-policy): roads
- [Mobile home park evictions](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/mobile-home-park-evictions): development
- [City charter measure](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/city-charter-measure): zoning
- [Written public comment](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/written-public-comment): development
- [Energy Champion Award](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/energy-champion-award): environment
- [Library card sign-up month](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/library-card-sign-up-month): parks-rec
- [Street litter and trash cans](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/street-litter-and-trash-cans): environment
- [The Hazel pre-application](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/the-hazel-pre-application): development
- [Garvey Avenue Bus Lane (Line 70)](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/garvey-avenue-bus-lane-line-70): roads
- [Trash container rollout incomplete](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/trash-container-rollout-incomplete): water-utilities
- [Police response and traffic safety](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/police-response-and-traffic-safety): public-safety
- [Online bulky item requests](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/online-bulky-item-requests): water-utilities
- [Affordable housing and Garvey Avenue plan](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/affordable-housing-and-garvey-avenue-plan): development
- [Displacement at mobile home parks](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/displacement-at-mobile-home-parks): development
- [Civil code violations at trailer parks](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/civil-code-violations-at-trailer-parks): development
- [Parc Monterey living conditions](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/parc-monterey-living-conditions): development
- [Trailer park displacement and council conflicts of interest](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/trailer-park-displacement-and-council-conflicts-of-interest): development
- [Parc Monterey conditions and neighboring development](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/parc-monterey-conditions-and-neighboring-development): development
- [CDBG-funded service providers](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/cdbg-funded-service-providers): budget
- [Trailer park tenant rights](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/trailer-park-tenant-rights): development
- [Rent increase at Parc Monterey](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/rent-increase-at-parc-monterey): development
- [Feral cat spay/neuter program](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/feral-cat-spayneuter-program): public-safety
- [Mobile home protections and flag policy](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/mobile-home-protections-and-flag-policy): development
- [Home fair invitation](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/home-fair-invitation): business-jobs
- [Paradise Trailer Park future displacement](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/paradise-trailer-park-future-displacement): development
- [Relocation protections if park closes](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/relocation-protections-if-park-closes): development
- [Data center notification](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/data-center-notification): development
- [Bus lane, youth commission, and tree wells](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/bus-lane-youth-commission-and-tree-wells): roads
- [Realtors association legislative day](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/realtors-association-legislative-day): business-jobs
- [Grocery Outlet](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/grocery-outlet): development
- [Library solar project](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/library-solar-project): environment
- [Goodwill Southern California CDBG services](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/goodwill-southern-california-cdbg-services): budget
- [Psomas General Plan amendment](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/psomas-general-plan-amendment): zoning
- [Coffee with council members](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/coffee-with-council-members): public-safety
- [Trailer park tenant protections](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/trailer-park-tenant-protections): development
- [AANHPI Heritage Month / Seniors Fight Back](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/community/aanhpi-heritage-month-seniors-fight-back): public-safety


## Officials (6)

- [Sandra Armenta](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/officials/sandra-armenta): Mayor
- [Polly Low](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/officials/polly-low): Mayor Pro Tem, Council Member
- [Margaret Clark](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/officials/margaret-clark): Council Member
- [Sean Dang](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/officials/sean-dang): Council Member
- [Steven Ly](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/officials/steven-ly): Council Member
- [Ericka Hernandez](https://californiarecord.org/rosemead/officials/ericka-hernandez): City Clerk — Administration