CC - Item 1B - Overview of Draft Strategic Plan 2021-2030City of Rosemead 2030 Strategic Plan
Framework
Revised, October 7, 2021
Values
Safety I Diversity I Community I Service I Family Oriented
Vision
Rosemead is a safe, welcoming, connected, and active city, a destination with thriving local
businesses, well-maintained parks and infrastructure, and quality programming and services
which support the entire community.
Mission
The City of Rosemead provides quality programs, services and support that builds community,
increases opportunity, and makes Rosemead a great place to live and work.
Goals
Safety: Rosemead is a safe city for all who live, work, and play here.
Responsive, Inclusive City: Rosemead provides quality services, programming, and events in
an engaging and culturally sensitive manner that support the changing needs of our population.
Infrastructure and Facilities: Rosemead supports a safe, active, and climate conscious
community through its well-maintained streets and sidewalks, continually improving
infrastructure, and use and promotion of renewable energy.
Parks and Programs: Rosemead has parks, facilities, green space, and recreational and cultural
resources to meet the needs of residents across the city.
Employee Retention and Development: Rosemead is an adaptable organization focused on
employee growth, development, and retention, and one that promotes a culture of success,
support, and collaboration.
Finance: Rosemead is fiscally solvent and is successful in leveraging new opportunities to fund
the city's programs and services.
Activation and Economy: Rosemead is a vibrant city with a diverse business community, and a
destination which draws visitors from across the San Gabriel Valley and beyond.
Land Use and Zoning: Rosemead supports new development and local businesses, focuses on
the revitalization of our major corridors, and finds creative solutions to the changing needs of
residents and businesses.
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Objectives
Safety: Rosemead will enhance public safety in our city by providing safe access to public
facilities, expanding neighborhood safety programming, and improving quality of life, including
assisting homeless residents in our community.
Responsive, Inclusive City: Rosemead will continue to provide quality services that are
inclusive and responsive to meet the changing needs of our diverse community.
Infrastructure and Facilities: Rosemead will continue to renovate and enhance streets,
sidewalks, and public infrastructure; coordinate with relevant utility agencies regarding safety
and enhancements; and modernize facilities by expanding the use of wireless network
technology and renewable energy.
Parks and Programs: Rosemead will continue to expand the existing green space, parks, city
facilities, and programs available in Rosemead through community partnerships, expanded
community stewardship, and development of more robust cultural programming.
Employee Retention and Development: Rosemead will actively support employee
development and provide growth opportunities, cross -training and competitive salaries to retain
quality staff.
Finance: Rosemead will remain a fiscally solvent city by enacting and adhering to established
financial policies including parameters for reserves. The City will continue to explore revenue
generating and cost savings opportunities through the development of alternative funding sources
and other possible means.
Activation and Economy: Rosemead will support active and vibrant business corridors, create
events to celebrate the city and its businesses, and cultivate destinations through public art,
activities, and promotion to continue to draw visitors to the city.
Land Use and Zoning: Rosemead will continue to create policies that encourage new
development, respond to the changing housing needs of residents, promote activation along our
major corridors, and support the local business community.
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Actions
A. Safety
A.1 Expand the neighborhood watch program to include and rotate among all neighborhoods in
the city and organize monthly or bi-monthly meetings of all neighborhood block captains.
A.2 Include sheriff and public safety staff attendance at all neighborhood watch community
meetings.
A.3 Increase the visibility of sheriff and public safety team through expanded patrols throughout
the city.
A.4 Create community enforcement and policing programs like junior cadets and park rangers to
assist with patrols, education and compliance with park regulations and other city laws.
A.5 Hold regularly scheduled safety trainings for staff and provide expanded safety programs
and education in city publications for residents.
A.6 Provide weekly crime statistics to residents via social media to keep the community better
informed.
A.7 Develop a maintenance plan for all city facilities, including lighting and camera equipment
reviews to determine if updates or maintenance are required.
A.8 Explore grant funding to install additional cameras in parks and other public facilities to help
deter crime.
A.9 Hire a social worker or case manager to provide outreach services to homeless individuals,
coordinating work with all city staff including public works and sheriff departments.
A.10 Explore grant opportunities and work with SGVCOG and other regional partners to address
homelessness.
B. Responsive, Inclusive City
B.1 Create a communications plan with an internal PIO team to promote the city's programs and
services.
B.2 Create a quarterly multi-lingual community newsletter to share news and city information
and publicize the city's programs and services.
B.3 Include opportunities for input at all city -hosted events so residents and businesses can
provide feedback about city services, programs, and events.
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B.4 Organize more cultural events which recognize and celebrate the diversity of Rosemead.
B.5 Continue and expand the Rosemead Anti -Hate Campaign.
B.6 Ensure all city information, literature and outreach is engaging and available in the
languages most commonly spoken in the city.
B.7 Hold multi-lingual open houses at City Hall to promote and educate the community about
the city's services to residents and businesses.
B.8 Create a set of civic education workshops to educate the community about how they can get
involved in city governance and activities.
B.9 Continue and expand trainings for staff to provide quality services, including directing
inquiries to appropriate departments and/or personnel.
C. Infrastructure and Facilities
C.1 Continue ongoing improvements to streets and infrastructure in the city.
C.2 Maintain or enhance crosswalks, lighting, and public sidewalks, and review current lighting
standards to determine whether they need to be revised and/or updated.
C.3 Continue to seek grant and other funding opportunities for street improvements and
infrastructure enhancements.
C.4 Review the city's existing bike plan to determine the feasibility of including bicycle
infrastructure as an element of street improvement projects.
C.5 Develop projects which incorporate multi -modal transportation systems.
C.6 Create a parking structure to address parking issues in the city.
C.7 Create preferential parking districts in residential areas.
C.8 Develop a five-year Capital Improvement Project (CIP) program.
C.9 Develop and/or update maintenance and repair management plans for all city facilities.
C.10 Organize community clean-up events that involve residents and businesses.
C.I I Incorporate more art in public spaces in the city.
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D. Parks and Programs
D.1 Continue to explore and evaluate opportunities for new parks and other green space in the
city.
D.2 Update and expand park amenities, events, and programs so they are more accessible and
inclusive, focusing on key segments of the population including youth, seniors, those with
special needs, and residents who are not English speakers.
D.3 Provide case management services and emotional development/support to seniors and youth
in the community.
DA Expand community outreach to identify additional programming needs of residents.
D.5 Continue to look for funding opportunities to expand parks and facilities.
D.6 Seek grants and partnerships with community organizations and sports teams to enhance city
sports facilities and parks programming.
D.7 Update the field allocation policy.
D.8 Develop a deferred maintenance plan for all parks and park facilities.
D.9 Develop cultural arts programming and/or a cultural arts commission to create and sponsor
arts and culture events in the city.
D.10 Create an Art Walk event to highlight artists in the Rosemead community.
E. Employee Retention
E.1 Reinstate quarterly City Manager's lunch to engage all staff and inform them about city
efforts, initiatives, efforts, programs, and accomplishments.
E.2 Create an organizational succession plan that identifies opportunities for promoting talent
within the organization.
E.3 Establish a professional development program that includes relevant and appropriate training
and education for full and part-time staff to achieve their goals.
EA Develop a professional advancement plan that describes the roles and necessary
requirements of every position in the organization. The plan will also outline the interaction
relationships between positions.
E.5 Create an organizational chart that demonstrates how the staff across departments and
positions relate to each other.
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E.6 Design and implement a mentorship program that informs and connects staff across different
departments and staff levels.
E.7 Create a staff cross -training program that emphasizes learning about different aspects of the
organization. The interactive and hands on program will include opportunities to interact with
staff from different departments and experience different work environments.
E.8 Establish a staff recognition and appreciation program that celebrates the accomplishments
of staff at all levels and departments, through an employee of the month campaign, spotlights at
City Council meetings, and organizational publications.
E.9 Create monthly staff team building activities and events that promote interaction and
encourage socialization between staff across different departments.
F. Finance
F.1 Provide quarterly financial status reports to city staff and City Council.
F.2 Conduct outreach to inform the community about the city's finances and when budgets are
presented to the City Council.
F.3 Establish a long-term plan to support facility and infrastructure maintenance.
FA Pursue bonding opportunities to implement Capital Improvement Projects.
F.6 Establish a cross -functional team with representatives from all city departments to identify
and pursue grant funding opportunities and partnerships.
F.7 Coordinate between the Finance and Parks and Recreation Departments to create a
streamlined approach linking parks and recreation registration and financial software.
G. Activation and Economy
G.1 Create a vibrant annual food event that supports local restaurants and draws residents and
visitors from other places across the region.
G.2 Engage with the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce to create connections and reinforce
support for local businesses.
G.3 Establish a cultural arts activation program to activate and beautify the commercial
corridors.
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GA Identify a designated location that can become the heart of the city and where the
community can celebrate its diverse cultures.
G.5 Establish a staff position focused on economic development, including supporting existing
and new local business, business attraction, and coordination with the Rosemead Chamber of
Commerce.
G.6 Hire a Public Information Officer to support marketing and distribution of information
related to activation events and economic development.
H. Land Use and Zoning
H.1 Create shared areas, green space, and park amenities through new development projects.
H.2 Explore art in public places for large development projects.
H.3 Explore the option for shared housing development to benefit students, seniors, and young
adults.
HA Create an incentive program to attract and retain businesses.
H.5 Streamline the development process by establishing design standards along the Design
Overlay Zones for by -right approval.
H.6 Attract new business by streamlining the alcohol licensing permit process.
H.7 Implement an in -lieu fee to build affordable housing.
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City of Rosemead 2030 Strategic Plan
Action Plan DRAFT
Goal A Safety
Rosemead is a safe city for all who live, work, and play here.
Objective: Rosemead will enhance public safety in our city by providing safe access to public facilities,
expanding neighborhood safety programming and improving quality of life,
including addressing homelessness in our community.
Timeline
Actions Lead Support Partners
Short Med Long
Expand the neighborhood watch program
to include and rotate among all
X Public Safety Sheriff
Action A.1 neighborhoods in the city and organize
monthly or bi-monthly meetings of all
neighborhood block captains.
Include sheriff and public safety staff
Sheriff, Public
X
Action A.2 attendance at all neighborhood watch
Safety
community meetings.
Increase the visibility of sheriff through
X Sheriff
Action A.3
expanded patrols throughout the city.
Hold regularly scheduled safety trainings for
Human Resources,
staff and provide expanded safety
X
Action A.4
Public Safety
programs and education in city
publications for residents.
Goal A Safety (continued)
Rosemead is a safe city for all who live, work, and play here.
Objective: Rosemead will enhance public safety in our city by providing safe access to public facilities,
expanding neighborhood safety programming and improving quality of life,
including addressing homelessness in our community.
Timeline
Lead Support Partners
Actions
Short Med Long
Provide weekly crime statistics to residents
X Public Safety City
Action A5 via social media to keep the community
better informed.
Develop a maintenance plan for all city
facilities, including lighting and camera
X Public Works Public Safety
Action A.6
equipment reviews to determine if updates
or maintenance are required.
Explore grant funding to install additional
X Public Works
Action A.7 cameras in parks and other public facilities
to help deter crime.
Hire a part-time social worker or case
Community
manager to provide outreach services to
X Development/City
Action A.8 homeless individuals, coordinating work with
all city staff including public works and
sheriff departments.
Community
Explore grant opportunities and continue to
Development/City
X
Action A.9 work with SGVCOG and other regional
partners to address homelessness.
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Goal B Responsive, Inclusive City
Rosemead provides quality services, programming, and events in an engaging and culturally sensitive
manner that support the changing needs of our population.
Objective: Rosemead will continue to provide quality services that are inclusive and responsive to meet the
changing needs of our diverse community.
Timeline
Actions Lead Support Partners
Short Med Long
Create a communications plan with an
X All City Departments
Action B.1
Office
programs and services.
Create a quarterly multi-lingual community
newsletter to share news and city
X All City Departments
Action B.2
Office
programs and services.
Include opportunities for input at all city-
Parks and
hosted events so residents and businesses
X All City Departments
Action B.3
Recreation
can provide feedback about city services,
programs, and events.
Organize more cultural events which
Parks and
X
Action B.4 recognize and celebrate the diversity of
Recreation
Rosemead.
Parks and
Continue and expand the Rosemead Anti-
X
Action B.5
Recreation
Hate Campaign.
Ensure all city information, literature and
outreach is engaging and available in the
X City Clerk All City Departments
Action B.6
languages most commonly spoken in the
city.
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Goal B Responsive, Inclusive City (continued)
Rosemead provides quality services, programming, and events in an engaging and culturally sensitive
manner that support the changing needs of our population.
Objective: Rosemead will continue to provide quality services that are inclusive and responsive to meet the
changing needs of our diverse community.
Timeline
Lead Support Partners
Actions
Short Med Long
Hold multi-lingual open houses at City Hall
to promote and educate the community
X All City Departments
Action B.7
Office
about to residents and
businesses.
Create a set of civic education workshops
to educate the community about how they
X All City Departments
Action B.8
Office
can get involved in city governance and
activities.
Continue and expand trainings for staff to
provide quality services, including directing
X Human Resources
Action B.9
inquiries to appropriate departments
and/or personnel.
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Goal C Infrastructure and Facilities
Rosemead supports a safe, active, and climate conscious community through its well-maintained streets
and sidewalks, continual improvements to infrastructure, and use and promotion of renewable energy.
Objective: Rosemead will continue to renovate and enhance streets, sidewalks, and public infrastructure;
coordinate with relevant utility agencies regarding safety and enhancements; and modernize facilities by
expanding the use of wireless network technology and renewable energy.
Timeline
Actions Lead Support Partners
Short Med Long
Continue ongoing improvements to streets
X X X Public Works
Action C.1
and infrastructure in the city.
Maintain or enhance crosswalks, lighting,
and public sidewalks, and review current
X X Public Works
Action C.2
lighting standards to determine whether
they need to be revised and/or updated.
Continue to seek grant and other funding
Regional, state, and federal
X Public Works
Action C.3 opportunities for street improvements and
agencies
infrastructure enhancements.
Community Development,
to
Neighboring cities, non-
determine the feasibility of including bicycle
X Public Works
Action C.4
profit organizations,
infrastructure as an element of street
community groups
improvement projects.
Develop and support projects which
X Public Works
Action C.5 incorporate multi-modal transportation
systems.
Community
Create a parking structure to address
X X Public Works
Action C.6
Development
parking issues in the city.
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Goal C Infrastructure and Facilities
Rosemead supports a safe, active, and climate conscious community through its well-maintained streets
and sidewalks, continual improvements to infrastructure, and use and promotion of renewable energy.
Objective: Rosemead will continue to renovate and enhance streets, sidewalks, and public infrastructure;
coordinate with relevant utility agencies regarding safety and enhancements; and modernize facilities by
expanding the use of wireless network technology and renewable energy.
Timeline
Lead Support Partners
Actions
Short Med Long
Public Safety, Public Works,
Community
Create preferential parking districts in
X X Community and Council
Action C.7
Development
residential areas.
Support
Develop a five-year Capital Improvement
X X Public Works All Departments
Action C.8
Project (CIP) program.
Develop and/or update maintenance and
X Public Works All Departments
Action C.9 repair management plans for all city
facilities.
,
Continue to organize community clean-up
X Public Safety Public Works, Waste Hauler
Action C.10
events that involve residents and businesses.
and Community
Community Development,
Parks and
Incorporate more art in public spaces in the
X Non-profit organizations,
Action C.11
Recreation
city.
and community
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Goal D Parks and Programs
Rosemead has parks, facilities, green space, and recreational and cultural resources
to meet the needs of residents across the city.
Objective: Rosemead will continue to expand the existing green space, park facilities and programs
available in the city through community partnerships, expanded stewardship from the community, and
development of more robust cultural programming.
Timeline
Actions Lead Support Partners
Short Med Long
Continue to explore and evaluate
Parks and
X X X Community Development
Action D.1 opportunities for new parks and other green
Recreation
space in the city.
Update and expand park amenities, events,
and programs so they are more accessible
Parks and
and inclusive, focusing on key segments of
X X
Action D.2
Recreation
the population including youth, seniors,
those with special needs, and residents who
are not English speakers.
Provide case management services and
Parks and
X X
Action D.3 emotional development/support to seniors
Recreation
and youth in the community.
Parks and
Expand community outreach to identify
X
Action D.4
Recreation
additional programming needs of residents.
Parks and
Continue to look for funding opportunities
X X X s Office
Action D.5
Recreation
to expand parks and facilities.
Create partnerships with community
Parks and
X X
Action D.6 organizations and sports teams to enhance
Recreation
city sports facilities and parks programming.
Parks and
X
Action D.7 Update the field allocation policy.
Recreation
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Goal D Parks and Programs (continued)
Rosemead has parks, facilities, green space, and recreational and cultural resources
to meet the needs of residents across the city.
Objective: Rosemead will continue to expand the existing green space, park facilities and programs
available in the city through community partnerships, expanded stewardship from the community, and
development of more robust cultural programming.
Timeline
Lead Support Partners
Actions
Short Med Long
Parks and
Develop a deferred maintenance plan for
x X Public Works
Action D.8
Recreation
all parks and park facilities.
Develop cultural arts programming and/or
Parks and Community Development
x X
Action D.9 a cultural arts commission to create and
Recreation and
sponsor arts and culture events in the city.
Parks and
Create an Art Walk event to highlight artists
X x
Action D.10
Recreation
in the Rosemead community.
Parks and
Study and evaluate the expansion of the
X Public Works
Action D. 11
Recreation
Splash Zone.
Parks and
Research a location to have a dedicated
X
Action D. 12
Recreation
soccer field.
Parks and
Research and evaluate the creation of a
X
Action D. 13
Recreation
Youth Advisory Commission.
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Goal E Employee Retention
Rosemead is an adaptable organization focused on employee growth, development, and retention, and
one that promotes a culture of success, support, and collaboration.
Objective: Rosemead will actively support employee development and provide growth opportunities,
cross-training and competitive salaries to retain quality staff.
Timeline
Actions Lead Support Partners
Short Med Long
engage all staff and inform them about city
X Human Resources
Action E.1
efforts, initiatives, efforts, programs, and
accomplishments.
Create an organizational succession plan
X X Human Resources All City Departments
Action E.2 that identifies opportunities for promoting
talent within the organization.
Establish a professional development
program that includes relevant and
X X Human Resources
Action E.3
appropriate training and education for full
and part-time staff to achieve their goals.
Develop a professional advancement plan
that describes the roles and necessary
X X Human Resources All City Departments
Action E.4 requirements of every position in the
organization. The plan will also outline the
interaction relationships between positions.
Create an organizational chart that
demonstrates how the staff across
X Human Resources All City Departments
Action E.5
departments and positions relate to each
other.
Design and implement a mentorship
program that informs and connects staff
X Human Resources All City Departments
Action E.6
across different departments and staff
levels.
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Goal E Employee Retention (continued)
Rosemead is an adaptable organization focused on employee growth, development, and retention, and
one that promotes a culture of success, support, and collaboration.
Objective: Rosemead will actively support employee development and provide growth opportunities,
cross-training and competitive salaries to retain quality staff.
Timeline
Lead Support Partners
Actions
Short Med Long
Create a staff cross-training program that
emphasizes learning about different
aspects of the organization. The interactive
X Human Resources All City Departments
Action E.7 and hands on program will include
opportunities to interact with staff from
different departments and experience
different work environments.
Establish a staff recognition and
appreciation program that celebrates the
accomplishments of staff at all levels and
X Human Resources City Manager
Action E.8
departments, through an employee of the
month campaign, spotlights at City Council
meetings, and organizational publications.
Create staff team building activities and
events that promote interaction and
X Human Resources
Action E.9
encourage socialization between staff
across different departments.
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Goal F Finance
Rosemead is fiscally solvent and is successful in leveraging new opportunities to fund
Objective: Rosemead will remain a fiscally solvent city by enacting and adhering to established financial
policies including parameters for reserves. The City will continue to explore revenue generating and cost
savings opportunities through the development of alternative funding sources and other possible means.
Timeline
Actions Lead Support Partners
Short Med Long
Provide quarterly financial status reports to
X Finance
Action F.1
city staff and City Council.
Conduct outreach to inform the community
X Finance City Manager
Action F.2
budgets are presented to the City Council.
Establish a long-term plan to support facility
X Finance Public Works
Action F.3
and infrastructure maintenance.
Pursue bonding opportunities to implement
X X X Finance Public Works
Action F.4
Capital Improvement Projects.
Establish a cross-functional team with
City Manager
representatives from all city departments to
X X All City Departments
Action F.6
Office
identify and pursue grant funding
opportunities and partnerships.
Coordinate between the Finance and Parks
and Recreation Departments to create a
Parks and
X X Finance
Action F.7 streamlined approach linking parks and
Recreation
recreation registration and financial
software.
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Goal G Activation and Economy
Rosemead is a vibrant city with a diverse business community, and a destination which draws visitors
from across the San Gabriel Valley and beyond.
Objective: Rosemead will support active and vibrant business corridors, create events to celebrate the city and its
businesses, and develop destinations through public art, activities, and promotion
to continue to draw visitors to the city.
Timeline
Actions Lead Support Partners
Short Med Long
Create a vibrant annual food event that
Community
supports local restaurants and draws
X X
Action G.1
Development
residents and visitors from other places
across the region.
and
Engage with the Rosemead Chamber of
Community
X Rosemead Chamber of
Action G.2 Commerce to create connections and
Development
Commerce
reinforce support for local businesses.
Establish a cultural arts activation program
Community Parks and Recreation,
X
Action G.3 to activate and beautify the commercial
Development Beautification Commission
corridors.
Identify a designated location that can
Community
become the heart of the city and where
X X X All City Departments
Action G.4
Development
the community can celebrate its diverse
cultures.
Hire a Public Information Officer to support
marketing and distribution of information
X X Human Resources
Action G.5
related to activation events and economic
development.
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Goal H Land Use and Zoning
Rosemead supports new development and local businesses, focuses on the revitalization of our major corridors,
and finds creative solutions to the changing needs of residents and businesses.
Objective: Rosemead will create policies which encourage new development, respond to the changing housing
needs of residents, promote activation along our major corridors, and support the local business community.
Timeline
Actions Lead Support Partners
Short Med Long
Create shared areas, green space, and
Community
X X Parks and Recreation
Action H.1 park amenities through new development
Development
projects.
Community
Explore art in public places opportunities for
X
Action H.2
Development
large development projects.
Explore the option for shared housing
Community
X X
Action H.3 development to benefit students, seniors,
Development
and young adults.
Community
Create an incentive program to attract and
X X
Action H.4
Development
retain businesses.
Streamline the development process by
Community
X
Action H.5 establishing design standards along the
Development
Design Overlay Zones for by-right approval.
Community
Attract new business by streamlining the
X Public Safety
Action H.6
Development
alcohol licensing permit process.
Community
Implement an in-lieu fee to build affordable
X Finance
Action H.7
Development
housing.
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