CC - Item 7A - Request For Commemorative Naming Of The Rosemead Public Safety Center In Honor Of Undersheriff Tim K. MurakamiROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER
DATE: DECEMBER 13, 2022
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR COMMEMORATIVE NAMING OF THE ROSEMEAD
PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER IN HONOR OF UNDERSHERIFF
TIM K. MURAKAMI
SUMMARY
At the October 25, 2022, City Council Meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Ly proposed to the City Council
that the Rosemead Public Safety Center be renamed as the Tim K. Murakami Public Safety Center.
After discussion, the City Council requested that this item be continued to the November 8, 2022,
City Council Meeting for a report on Mr. Murakami's legacy and impact on the Rosemead
community. This item was continued again to the December 13, 2022, City Council Meeting.
Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council receive this report and provide direction on
renaming the Rosemead Public Safety Center in honor of Los Angeles County Undersheriff Tim
K. Murakami.
Undersheriff Murakami began his law enforcement career in 1979 as a deputy at Men's Central
Jail. He worked patrol at East Los Angeles station and was a member of the Gang Suppression
Team. He also served at the Recruit Training Bureau in both pre-employment investigations and
the Recruitment Unit.
Upon promoting to Patrol Sergeant at Industry Station ("IDT") he helped implement the
Asian Crime Taskforce, handling operations, intelligence, special investigations, and organized
crime. Upon his promotion to Lieutenant, he remained at IDT, serving in various roles before
transferring to Cerritos and then Temple Station. In July 2009, Murakami was appointed as
Rosemead's first Chief of Police and oversaw the City's Public Safety Department.
While as Chief of Police from 2009 through 2013, Murakami was responsible for all City public
safety services, including code enforcement, community service officers, animal control, as well
as administrative and crime support staff. During his tenure as Chief, the City saw significant
reductions in crime, including violent crimes. He is also recognized for advancing the City's public
safety programs by including law enforcement deputies assigned to the Rosemead Special
Assignment Team to actively participate in community events and programs such as community
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public safety meetings, the Neighborhood Watch program, and emergency preparedness activities.
He also worked with LA County probation officers to provide outreach and resources for
at -risk -youth.
Murakami promoted to the rank of Captain in 2013 and returned to IDT, where he served as unit
commander until his promotion to Assistant Sheriff of Patrol Operations in 2018.
Undersheriff Murakami was promoted to his current rank in 2019, overseeing the
Executive Division.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction on renaming the Rosemead Public
Safety Center in honor of Los Angeles County Undersheriff Tim K. Murakami.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
None.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund to rename this facility. The Public Safety Center is
scheduled for remodeling in the summer of 2023, and any associated costs of signage to rename
the facility is included in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program budget for this
project.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process
Submitted by:
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Michael Bruckner
Assistant City Manager