CC - Item 6A - Discussion on Lobbying Efforts for Community Project - Rosemead Civic CenterROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: LILY VALENZUELA, ACTING CITY MANAGER L, /
DATE: JULY 14, 2026
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION ON LOBBYING EFFORTS FOR COMMUNITY PROJECT
- ROSEMEAD CIVIC CENTER
SUMMARY
On December 9, 2025, staff presented a comprehensive list of Community Projects ("Projects")
to guide lobbying efforts in securing Federal and State funding earmarks. One of the proposed
Projects is to seek funding to redesign the Rosemead Civic Center ("Civic Center"). TO begin
understanding preliminary costs of the Project, staff contracted with ScalesLab Architects
("ScalesLab") to develop a conceptual redesign of the Civic Center ("Attachment A") for City
Council review and discussion.
On March 3, 2026, staff contracted with ScalesLab to develop a preliminary concept for the
Civic Center Project, based on City Council comments from the December 2025 meeting to
guide lobbying efforts to secure funding. The conceptual design reimagines City Hall as a multi-
use 4-story hub, inclusive of the Rosemead Community Recreation Center and the Los Angeles
County Library. To ensure green space is expansive, this concept features subterranean parking,
allowing maximal use of the outdoor area for community driven and recreational events.
To better understand the type of amenities the community would like to incorporate, the Parks
Commission convened on July 7, 2026, and provided input to assist in guiding the discussion and
development of the design. The Commissioners highlighted the importance of the multi-
functional space serving as a sustainable and inclusive recreational area for all ages and abilities.
Support was expressed for various amenities such as walking paths, an event amphitheater,
shaded seating for families, dog -friendly spaces, public art installations, drought -tolerant
landscaping, a rooftop cafe, and secure bicycle charging stations/parking.
Staff is soliciting feedback of this preliminary concept to develop a better understanding of
potential costs. This direction will provide the groundwork to aid lobbying efforts in exploring
potential funding sources for the project. Currently, the San Gabriel & Lower Los Angeles
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Rivers and Mountains Conservancy has been identified as a potential funding source to obtain
planning funds, with $112 million available through the Proposition 4 grant program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
This item is consistent with the City of Rosemead's 2030 Strategic Plan Goal C — Infrastructure
and Facilities — Action 3. Seek funding to improve infrastructure.
Prepared by:
Amanda Moreno
Administrative Services Manager
Attachment A: Rosemead Civic Center Conceptual Plans
Attachment B: Parks Commission Civic Center Discussion Summary
Attachment A
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Parks Commission Civic Center
Discussion Summary
ROSEMEAD
PARKS AND RECREATION
MEMORANDUM
TO: AMANDA MORENO, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER
FROM: TOM BOECKING, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: JULY 8, 2026
SUBJECT: POTENTIAL CIVIC CENTER AMENITIES — DISCUSSION SUMMARY
On July 7, 2026, the Parks Commission discussed a variety of amenities that could be
incorporated into a potential Civic Center park to create a welcoming, sustainable, and multi-
functional public space. Commissioners expressed support for features that promote recreation,
community gathering, environmental education, and accessibility.
Recommended amenities included public art installations, such as a community mural that could
involve resident participation, picnic shelters and shaded seating areas for families and
community gatherings, dog -friendly spaces, and walking paths that encourage outdoor
recreation. Commissioners also supported the use of native and drought -tolerant landscaping,
including demonstration, botanical, and rain gardens, along with educational signage
highlighting environmental features.
To encourage community engagement, Commissioners recommended installing community
information boards for City events, outdoor fitness equipment, and an amphitheater capable of
hosting civic events, performances, and other public programming. They also supported
incorporating open lawn and flexible event spaces that could accommodate festivals, Concerts
and Movies in the Park, and similar community activities.
Commissioners emphasized the importance of bicycle accessibility by recommending additional
bicycle racks and lockers, secure bicycle parking, electric bicycle charging or storage areas, and
bicycle -friendly connections to surrounding neighborhoods. Sustainability was also identified as
a priority, with support for incorporating solar panels to reduce energy costs and promote
environmental awareness.
Additional discussion included the possibility of a rooftop gathering space with outdoor seating
and a cafd, as well as ensuring the entire site incorporates universal accessibility features that
provide equitable access for residents of all ages and abilities, including seniors, children, and
individuals with disabilities.
During the discussion, Commissioners expressed concern that a pickleball court may not be
appropriate at this location because the noise generated during play could conflict with
surrounding civic and community activities. They also suggested that, if a playground is
included, it would be better located toward the rear of the property with appropriate fencing to
enhance safety, particularly given the site's proximity to Valley Boulevard.