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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Rosemead public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Joint Use Agreements with Garvey School District
The city and Garvey School District are exploring expanded joint-use agreements to open school grounds for community recreation, addressing a shortage of parks in the south end. A joint committee with commissioner representation is being formed, pending City Council action.
Future of the Dinsmore House
Councilmember Ly asked the Parks Commission to study whether the city should take over the volunteer-run Savannah Cemetery and finally turn the city-owned Dinsmore House into the museum of Rosemead history it was meant to be.
Garvey Park Improvements Project expansion
The city is adding pickleball courts, tennis lighting, snack bar and restroom fixes, a splash zone upgrade, and a hazmat study to Garvey Park's renovation — but the added design services cost nearly as much as the original contract, and two council members flagged the confusing contingency math.