CC - Item 6B - City of Rosemead Community Projects for State and Federal Funding EarmarksROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER
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DATE: DECEMBER 9, 2025
SUBJECT: CITY OF ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY PROJECTS FOR STATE AND
FEDERAL FUNDING EARMARKS
SUMMARY
In early 2025, staff compiled a list of Community Projects ("Projects") aligned with the efforts of
the Legislative Committee ("Committee") and the City's Strategic Plan, to guide lobbying efforts
in securing Federal and State funding earmarks to support these initiatives. At the Committee
meeting held on Monday, December 1, 2025, staff received direction to update the list of
Projects, to include additional projects that would benefit Rosemead residents. The updated list,
provided as Attachment A, is presented to the City Council for review and direction on
prioritizing projects for upcoming funding and advocacy efforts.
DISCUSSION
The initial list of Projects was developed from a thorough discussion with all Department Heads
identifying community needs through delivery of services guided by the City's Strategic Plan,
public engagement, and each respective commission. This preliminary document served as guide
for lobbying efforts to secure Federal and State funding.
The Committee met with staff to ,review the current list of Projects and proposed additional
projects in response to community needs and expands the scope of lobbying efforts to secure
funding. The updated list of projects, as provided in Attachment A, focuses on several areas from
public safety, infrastructure enhancements, technology upgrades, economic development,
workforce training, and public art. Each project listed specifies the proponent, funding request
amount, and alignment with City initiatives.
Council prioritization will guide staff in focusing advocacy efforts and coordinating with the
City's lobbyists.
AGENDA ITEM 6.B
City Council Meeting
December 9, 2025
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff on prioritizing the
list of Projects.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
The list of Community Projects directly relates to funding opportunities and initiatives outlined
in the 2030 Strategic Plan.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared by:
Amanda Moreno
Administrative Services Manager
Attachment A: Community Projects
Submitted by:
Bryan Chua
Assistant City Manager/Finance Director
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Attachment A
Community Projects
City of • • - Community Projects
Title
Description
ProponentProject
Strategic Plan - Goat C: Infrastructure and
Mural Project
Enhance the aesthetic of the urban landscape and foster Community
$700,000
Facilities -Action 11 -incorporate more art in
community identity Development
public spaces
Support Local
Business Crime
Purchase decoy law enforcement vehicles and mobile
Public Safety
$800,000
Strategic Plan - Goal A: Safety
solar powered cameras to be placed city-wide
Deterrence Efforts
Strategic Plan - Goal A: Safety -Action 8-
provide outreach services to PEH to provide
Workforce Training for
Partnerwith a service provider to provide job training skills
financial stability
People Experiencing
Administration
$1,000,000
Homeless (PEH)
to PEH
Homeless Subcommittee Goal2. Support for
homeless who want help -Workforce
Development and Job Search Training
Enhance Crime
Strategic Plan - Goal A: Safety -Action 7-
Prevention Efforts
Increase number of Flock cameras throughout the City
Public Safety
$1,500,000
explore grant funding to install additional
Through Environmental
cameras to deter crime
Design
Mini -grants to provide local businesses and shopkeepers
Strategic Plan - Goal H: Land Use and Zoning -
Commercial Fagade
to beautify and improve commercial facade and
Polly Low
$2,000,000
Action 4 Create incentive program to attract
Program
infrastruture
and retain businesses
EV Charging Station
Instal[ l8level 3charging stations
Administration
$2,600,000
Strategic Plan - Goal C: Infrastructure and
Project
Facilities
Energy Efficiency
Update city facilities and lighting at Garvey Park to save
Public Works &
Strategic Plan - Goal C: Infrastructure and
Upgrade at Garvey
money, reduce environmental impacts, and meet growing
Parks and
$3,000,000
Facilities -Action 3-seek funding to improve
Park
energy demand
Recreation
infrastructure
Administration &
Strategic Plan - Goal B: Responsive, Inclusive
Wi-Fi in Park Spaces
Make Wi-Fi available at all City parks
Public Works
$3,000,000
City
Grants and funding to improve and streamline
Public Safety
administative and bureaucratic functions in orderto
Polly Low
$5,000,000
Strategic Plan - Goat A: Safety
Technology Fund
alleviate sworn officers' burdens so they can focus on
public safety
SGV Transit Cooridor
Financing to building public transit capabilities along key
Strategic Plan - Goal G: Activation and
commercial cooridors in the West San Gabriel Valley
Steven Ly
$5,000,000
Economy
Agency
region
Build park and ride structures along major commercial
Strategic Plan - Goal C: Infrastructure and
Park and Ride
cooridors to synergize with public transit and
Sean Dang
$15,000,000
Facilities - Actions - createaparking
Structures
restaurants/shops. First location is Civic Center/PCC-
structure
Rosemead Campus
Fiber Optic Installation
Install and underground fiber optic lines throughout the
Sean Dang
$30,000,000
Strategic Plan - Goal C: Infrastructure and
city to improve internet capabilities
Facilities
Strategic Plan - Goal H: Land Use and Zoning -
Senior Housing Project
Build additional senior housing project similar to Garvey
Polly Low
$30,000,000
Action 3 Explore the option for housing
Center and Angelus
development to benefit students, seniors, and
young adults.
Strategic Plan - Goal C: Infrastructure and
Rosemead Civic
Rebuild civic center to include new RCRC, library, city
Steven Ly
$50,000,000
Facilities - Action 3-seek funding to improve
Center
hall, and community park
infrastructure
Strategic Plan - Goal H: Land Use and Zoning -
Action 3 Explore the option for housing
development to benefit students, seniors, and
Purchase land to develop 25-50 units for workforce
Community
$10,000,000 -
young adults.
Workforce Housing
housing
Development &
$12,000,000
Sandra Armenta
Homeless Subcommittee Goal 2. Support for
homeless who want help - Build Affordable
Housing