Rosemead City Council to consider Interim City Manager appointment, $3.9M in disbursements
The Rosemead City Council's July 14 regular meeting agenda includes the potential appointment of Richard Belmudez as Interim City Manager, along with more than $3.9 million in proposed accounts payable disbursements and several infrastructure items. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the city's recent meetings, so all items below reflect what was scheduled for consideration, not confirmed outcomes.
City Council — July 14 Regular Meeting
The Council agenda listed consideration of appointing Richard Belmudez as Interim City Manager in a retired annuitant capacity. The body was also scheduled to act on two sets of accounts payable disbursements: one totaling $2,667,198.98 and another totaling $1,253,807.99.
Infrastructure and land-use items on the agenda included:
- A proposed amendment to the agreement with RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc. for $97,625, plus a $29,398 contingency, related to Garvey Park.
- Acceptance of completed improvements for the Catch Basin Upgrade Phase II Project No. 49018.
- Approval of Tract Map No. 83992 for the property at 4036 Walnut Grove Avenue.
Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed which of these items were approved, modified, or continued.
Public Safety Commission — July 16
The Public Safety Commission was scheduled to meet to approve minutes from its June 25, 2026 session and receive several staff reports. Agenda items included L.A. CADA service reports for homeless outreach, Community Service Officer Program statistics, crime prevention and emergency preparedness activities, and crime statistics from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Public comment on non-agenda items was also on the agenda. No minutes have been published.
City Council Special Meetings — July 18
The Council held two special meetings on July 18, both involving closed sessions regarding a public employee appointment — specifically the City Manager position. One agenda noted that public comments on non-agenda items would be allowed at three minutes per speaker. The meetings were held at City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, with Zoom participation available. No minutes or closed-session report outcomes have been published.
What this means for residents
The Interim City Manager appointment, if confirmed, would shape day-to-day administration of city services. The proposed disbursements and the Garvey Park landscape agreement involve public spending. The Catch Basin Upgrade acceptance and the Walnut Grove Avenue tract map relate to local infrastructure and potential development. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes should watch for published minutes.
Coming up
The July 18 special meeting agenda stated that the next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2026. No other upcoming meetings were listed in the provided data. Residents can check the city's official agenda postings for participation details and any additional special meetings that may be scheduled.