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CC - Item 4B - Minutes of January 13, 2026MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 13, 2026 The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Armenta at 7:00 p.m., in the Rosemead City Council Chamber, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PRESENT: Mayor Armenta, Mayor Pro Tern Low, and Council Members Clark, Dang and Ly ABSENT: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Ly INVOCATION was led by Mayor Armenta 1. PUBLIC COMMENT - None 2. PRESENTATION A. Retirement Recognition of Maintenance Lead Worker, Jimmy Limon for his 30 years of service in the Public Services Division Director of Public Works Gutierrez, recognized Mr. Jimmy Limon for 30 years of dedicated service. A lifelong resident, he began working for the City in 1995 and became a key member of the Public Works Department. He contributed to numerous Citywide improvements, including signage projects, the graffiti abatement program, and other significant projects. He was commended for his leadership, teamwork, and lasting impact on the community. Jimmy Limon expressed gratitude for his time serving the City, highlighting his pride in being part of the community and his decision to remain loyal despite other job opportunities. He reflected on the City's growth and credited dedicated staff and leadership for its progress. He shared that he will miss the people most, as they made both work and difficult times meaningful. He encouraged employees to invest in their health and well-being and emphasized the strong sense of teamwork and "family" within the organization. He concluded by thanking everyone and expressing appreciation for the opportunity to serve. The City Council presented Mr. Limon with a plaque recognizing over 30 years of loyal service and congratulated him on his retirement and new chapter. Council Member Dang praised Jimmy Limon for his lifelong connection to the community and his strong sense of ownership and pride in his work. He concluded by thanking him for his service and offering congratulations and best wishes for the future. Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes ofdanuary 13, 2026 Page I of 9 AGENDA ITEM 4.11 Council Member Margaret Clark congratulated Jimmy Limon, wishing him well on his retirement and leaving big shoes to fill. Council Member Ly recognized the City's progress with dedicated staff like Jimmy Limon and emphasized that employees are the backbone of Rosemead's success. He praised Jimmy as a true representative of that effort, expressed that he will be deeply missed, and added about missing his Thanksgiving cooking. He encouraged him to enjoy retirement and reminded him he will always be considered part of the City family. Incoming Mayor Pro Tem Low commended Jimmy Limon for his 30 years of service in the City of Rosemead, recognizing his contributions to both the Public Service Division and the Parks & Recreation Department. He thanked Mr. Limon for his dedication and noted that he has been an outstanding role model for many employees. He added that Mr. Limon will always be part of the Rosemead family and expressed appreciation for all he has done over the past 30 years. She wished him a wonderful retirement and hopes to see him at future City events. Incoming Mayor Armenta reflected on shared memories with Jimmy Limon during her tenure in the Parks and Recreation Department, highlighting his strong and growing love for Rosemead and his dedication to serving the community. She praised his early -morning commitment to maintaining the City and described his lasting legacy. She wished him well in retirement, encouraged him to enjoy traveling, and expressed her sincere thanks for his service and friendship. B. Administration of the Oath of Office to Sandra Armenta to Assume the Position of Mayor Isaac Gonzalez administered the oath of office to incoming Mayor Sandra Armenta. C. Administration of the Oath of Office to Polly Low to Assume the Position of Mayor Pro Tem City Clerk Hernandez administered the oath of office to incoming Mayor Pro Tem Polly Low. D. Presentations and Commendations for Newly Appointed Mayor Sandra Armenta, Mayor Pro Tem Polly Low, and Outgoing Mayor Margaret Clark The City Council recognized Outgoing Mayor Margaret Clark for her service as Mayor from December 2024 to December 2025. A commemorative plaque was presented to Mayor Clark in appreciation of her outstanding leadership and service during her mayoral term. The following state and local offices presented certificates of recognition to Mayor Armenta, Mayor Pro Tem Low and Outgoing Mayor Clark. • Representative Mauricio Lopez from the office of Assemblymember, 491h District, Mike Fong Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026 Page 2 of 9 • Representative Gigi Lee from the office Congresswoman Judy Chu • State Senator Sasha Renee Perez, 25th District, Representative Elaine Pang. • Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, Board Members Henry Xie, Marisa Castro-Salvati, Donny Zhou, and Albert Chang • City of El Monte, Councilmember Dr. Julia Ruedas • City of Monterey Park, Council Member Vinh Ngo and Council Member Thomas Wong • City of San Gabriel Former Council Member Karina Rivera • City of West Covina, Mayor Pro Tern 011ie Cantos • Garvey School District, Superintended Anita Chu, Board Members Maurine Chin, Paul Duran and John Nunez • El Monte Union High School, Superintendent Edward Zuniga, Trustee Qui Nguyen and Ricardo Padilla • Rosemead School District, Superintended Philip D'Agostino, Board President Nancy Armenta, Board Trustees Veronica Pena and John Quintanilla • Resident Nancy Eng on behalf of Resident Joy Mattern • San Gabriel Valley Realtors Association, Mindy Yeh Council Member Clark thanked her colleagues for their support during her tenure as Mayor. Mayor Pro Tem Low thanked attendees and expressed appreciation for serving on the City Council, emphasizing the group's ability to work collaboratively despite disagreements. They highlighted mutual respect and a shared commitment to making decisions in the best interest of residents. She credited her colleagues for creating a positive working environment and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve, including working alongside Mayor Sandra Armenta. Mayor Armenta expressed gratitude for the strong support from her family, friends, colleagues, and community members. She reflected on a challenging year and credited their encouragement for giving her the strength to continue serving. She emphasized her commitment to the community's well-being, highlighted her journey in public service, and acknowledged the values instilled by her family. She also spoke about perseverance, unity, and the importance of supporting one another while ensuring the safety and success of the City. 3. PUBLIC HEARING 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 Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026 Page 3 of 9 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 John Tufan, Building Safety Manager, introduced the item for the second reading and public hearing of Ordinance No. 1030, which proposes amending Title 15, Building Construction, to incorporate the 2025 California Building Standards Code as modified by Los Angeles County. He reiterated that the Council hold the public hearing, consider public input, and proceed to approve the second reading and formally adopt Ordinance No. 1030 by title. Council Member Dang praised Transtech for their thorough work and analysis. He also recognized and thanked the Building Department for their outstanding efforts. Mayor Armenta opened the public hearing. There being no comments, she closed the public hearing. Council Member Ly made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1030. ACTION: Motion by Council Member Ly, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Low to approve and adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 1030. Motion was carried out by the following roll call votes: AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low and Ly NOES: None ABSENT: None 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Clark asked to pull item 4C for separate discussion and vote. Council Member Ly asked to pull item 4E for separate discussion and vote. Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026 Page 4 of 9 ACTION: Motion by Council Member Ly, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem. Low to approve Consent Calendar items A, B, and D, with the exception of C and E. Motion was carried out by the following roll call votes: AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low and Ly NOES: None ABSENT: None 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 TBE 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. 2026-02 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. 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. 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. Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026 Page 5 of 9 Council Member Clark asked for this item to be tabled to another meeting, as she wanted to add a proclamation for Native American Heritage for consideration. This item was tabled to the subsequent City Council for consideration. 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: 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. 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. Council Member Ly proposed dates for the Washington, D.C. lobby trip, suggesting March 23-26 to ensure at least one other Council Member can attend. He noted that David Turch & Associates recommend scheduling outside the same week as the National League of Cities conference to increase productivity and secure meetings. He agreed with the recommendation and explained that future Sacramento and Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes ofdanuary 13, 2026 Page 6 of 9 5. 6. Washington, D.C. trips would also be scheduled separately from NLC events for maximum effectiveness. Mayor Pro Tem Low expressed interest in attending the next lobbying event. ACTION: Motion by Council Member Ly, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem. Low to approve the Federal Legislative Advocacy Days in Washington, DC, potentially in March, June, and/or September 2026. The first trip takes place in the week of March 23rd to March 26, 2026. Motion was carried out by the following roll call votes: AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low and Ly NOES: None ABSENT: None MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER & STAFF - None 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. Council Member Ly requested to table the item to the next meeting to further review some committees he is potentially interested in serving. Mayor Armenta asked if there were any time sensitive appointments that needed to be made. City Clerk Hernandez stated the only offices were the LA County Sanitation District No. 15 which meets before the next City Council meeting. ACTION: Motion by Council Member Ly, seconded by Council Member Dang to appoint Mayor Armenta as the delegate and Mayor Pro Tern Low as the alternate to the LA County Sanitation District No. 15 and LA County City Selection Committee. Motion was carried out by the following roll call votes: AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, Low and Ly NOES: None ABSENT: None B. Council Comments Council Member Dang expressed appreciation for the City Council's leadership, diligence, and expertise, specifically recognizing Mayor Clark and Council Member Low. He also shared insights from a recent Sacramento trip, noting a shift in discussions about housing: while cities can zone for new units, some developers may Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026 Page 7 of 9 not build them if profit margins are insufficient, highlighting challenges in creating affordable housing. Council Member Ly congratulated Mayor Clark on a successful year, noting her long tenure on the City Council since 1991 and her inspiring determination, including her rapid recovery from knee surgeries. He praised Mayor Pro Tem Low for their collaborative and enjoyable working relationship despite differing opinions, highlighting their camaraderie and mutual dedication to the community. He also commended Mayor Sandra Armenta for her resilience, accessibility, and longstanding service from Parks and Recreation to the Garvey School District and now as Mayor, emphasizing her commitment to the community. He reflected on productive Sacramento meetings with Council Member Dang, Assembly Member Fong, and State Senator Sasha Rene Perez, noting promising opportunities for City projects and funding, and acknowledged City Manager Kim's support in these efforts. Council Member Ly requested that the Parks and Recreation Department, in coordination with the Parks Commission, begin preliminary discussions regarding the potential development of a botanical garden within the City of Rosemead. The botanical garden could provide educational opportunities for the community to learn about plants, gardening, and horticulture. The concept is in an early, exploratory stage, with no formal plans or commitments at this time. Council Member Ly encouraged the Parks Commission to consider the scope, requirements, and potential benefits of such a project in future meetings. Mayor Pro Tem Low thanked Council Members Ly and Dang for their comments and expressed appreciation for the enjoyable working relationship with the Council. She also acknowledged former Mayor Maggie Clark for her leadership and service as Mayor last year, recognizing the challenges of managing meetings and events. Mayor Armenta clarified that for California Contract Cities, noted that there is a common misconception that only certain members attend, but as a former board president, she emphasized that all council members from member cities are welcome and encouraged to participate in discussions. Council Member Ly suggested City Clerk Hernandez confirm with Contract Cities and report back. Mayor Sandra Armenta expressed appreciation for her colleagues and thanked former Mayor Maggie Clark for her leadership and mentorship, highlighting their shared journey since 2009 and the challenges they've navigated together. She acknowledged Mayor Pro Tem Polly Low as "the calm to our storm," valuing her guidance, advice, and teamwork. She also praised Council Member Ly for his leadership, professionalism, and counsel, Council Member Dang for his thoughtful planning, innovative ideas, and collaborative approach. She emphasized the shared commitment of the Council to work together for the betterment of Rosemead and expressed excitement about continuing collaboration on future City initiatives. Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026 Page 8 of 9 Mayor Sandra Armenta expressed gratitude to the City's leadership team, including City Manager for his level-headedness, openness, and leadership, noting the Council's appreciation for his contributions, and commended City Attorney for guidance and protecting both the Council and the City. 7. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Armenta adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m. APPROVED: Sandra Armenta, Mayor Rosemead City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026 Page 9 of 9 Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk