CC - 2020-52 - In Support of the Pasadena City College Campus at 4105 N. Rosemead Boulevard, in the City of Rosemead
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-52
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE CAMPUS AT4105 N.
ROSEMEADBOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
WHEREAS,Pasadena City College (PCC) has distinguished itself in nearly 100
years of service to the San Gabriel Valley; and
WHEREAS,PCC is consistently a leader in the state of California for transfers to
four-year institutions, degrees and certificates awarded, and economic achievement of its
graduates; and
WHEREAS,in 2011, PCC established operations at a satellitecampus at the
Rosemead Center, a space leased from the El MonteUnion High School District
(EMUHSD) at 4105 N. Rosemead Blvd, in the City of Rosemead; and
WHEREAS,PCC paysoutmore than$751,000each year,supplying much
neededrevenue to support ElMonteUnion High School Districtprograms and
services; and
WHEREAS,in the intervening years, PCC Rosemead has grown to be an
educational landmark for our community, providing convenientcourses and student
servicesfor our residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS,PCC drives more than $600 million intothe regional economy each
yeara sum that translatesto nearly 6,000 local jobs; and
WHEREAS,for every dollar a student invests in his or her educationatPCC, he
orshe can expect to receive $4.20 in increased earnings and economic benefits over his
orher working life, a rate of return of more than 17%; and
WHEREAS,a PCC education is one of the best investments available for
students, families,and communities in our region; and
WHEREAS,roughly 26,000 students have attendedclasses at PCC Rosemead
since 2015,predominantly pursuing two-year degrees with an intent to transfer; and
WHEREAS,Rosemead High School is the largest feeder school for PCC
Rosemead students.Between 300 and 400Rosemead graduates have enrolledin each of
thelast five years, more than any other school; and
WHEREAS, the student population at PCC Rosemead that comes from an
EMUHSD high school has numbered more than 700 in each of the last five academic
years; and
WHEREAS, the EMUHSD is currently evaluating locations for its Transition
Center program, including a location on Granada that is centrally located within the
school district and near mass transit via the El Monte Bus Terminal; and
WHEREAS, for these reasons and more it is the opinion of this City Council that
the location on Granada is the superior choice for local students and our community;
NOW, THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the City of Rosemead
does hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. The City of Rosemead stands in support of Pasadena City Colleges
campus at the Rosemead Center, recognizing the positive benefits for our community and
region.
Section 2. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8 day of December, 2020
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Sandra Armenta, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk Rachel H. Richman, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
CITY OF ROSEMEAD )
I, Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Rosemead, California,
do hereby certify that the foregoing City Council Resolution No. 2020-52 was duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of Rosemead, California, at a regular meeting
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thereof held on the 8 day of December, 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: ARMENTA, CLARK, DANG, LOW, LY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk