CDC - 2009-32 - Improvements of the Ramona North Soundwall on and off the 10 freewayRESOLUTION NO. 2009-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION,
MAKING THE FINDINGS REQUIRED BY SECTION 33445 OF CALIFORNIA
REDEVELOPMENT LAW AND DETERMINING THAT THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE RAMONA (NORTH) SOUNDWALL
AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ON AND OFF RAMPS AT THE 10 FREEWAY ARE OF
BENEFIT TO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS NOS. 1 AND 2.
WHEREAS, the Rosemead Community Development Commission (the "Commission")
is a public body, corporate and politic, duly established and authorized to transact business and
exercise powers under and pursuant to the provisions of the Community Redevelopment Law of
the State of California, constituting Part I of Division 24 of the Health and Safety Code of the
State of California (the "Law"), including the power to expend funds for public improvements
for the benefit of Redevelopment Project Areas Number I and 2 ("Project Areas"); and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead ("City") is the legislative body for the community in
which the Project Areas are located and pursuant to Health & Safety Code section 33445 is
required to consent to payments to be made by its Commission for the provision of public
improvements; and
WHEREAS, the provision of these projects are consistent with the Commission's Five-
Year Implementation Plan Goals adopted for 2009-2014; and
WHEREAS, there are appropriate facts supporting the findings required by Health &
Safety Code Section 33445 for the City Council to consent to the Commission's expenditure of
funds to improve the Ramona (north) sound wall and the on and off ramps at the 10 Freeway
"the Project(s)"; and
WHEREAS, the Resolution is being considered at properly noticed Public Hearing as
required by Health and Safety Code section 33679.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The Commission Board finds and declares that the above recitals
are true and correct and incorporates them herein.
SECTION 2. Findings Required by Health & Safety Code Section 33445. The
Commission hereby determines that:
(i) the Projects are of benefit to the Redevelopment Project Areas as they will
provide aesthetically pleasing entry points into the Project Areas off the 10
Freeway and other adjacent streets. They will also assist in the growth of
existing and new businesses and help to reduce stagnant economic
conditions. A description of the Projects and the funding sources are
attached here to as Exhibit A; and
(ii) no other reasonable means of financing the Projects are available from the
City as the City is using its funds to undertake other projects, services and
public improvements throughout the City as reflected in the FY 2009-10
Operating and Capital Improvement Budget, a copy of which is on file
with the City Clerk; and
(iii) that the payment of funds for the Projects will assist in the elimination of
blighting conditions inside the Redevelopment Project Areas by improving
the appearance of critical entry points into the City of Rosemead and
Redevelopment Project Areas off the 10 Freeway; and
(iv) The use of Commission funds for these Projects is consistent with the
Commission's 5-year Implementation Plan for 2009-2014.
SECTION 3. Commission Request for use of Funds. The Commission requests the
City Council's consent to use its funds to pay $100,000 for improvements made to the Ramona
(north) sound wall and $250,000 for improvements to the entry points into the City of Rosemead
and the Redevelopment Project Areas from the 10 Freeway for a total of $350,000 to allow for
the completion of the Projects.
SECTION 4. Effective Date: This Resolution shall take effect from and after its date of
passage; approval and adoption.
SECTION 5. Certification: The Commission Secretary shall certify to the adoption of
this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _3th day of October, 2009.
MARG T CLARK, COMMISSION CHAIR
ATTEST:
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LORIA MOLLEDA, COMMISSION SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Joseph Montes, C ,pfnmis "on Counsel
EXHIBIT A
Project Descriptions
I. Ramona Blvd. (north) Beautification Project
This project was approved and budgeted as part of the FY 2009-10 Capital
Improvement Budget. The targeted project area is a'/<-mile section of sound wall
along Ramona Blvd. directly north of the 10 Freeway between Rio Hondo and
Hart avenues.
The beautification project includes a complete landscape makeover of the sound
wall area. It will include new irrigation, ground cover, trees, shrubs, flowers,
vines and concrete work. This work will eliminate the non-landscaped areas
where litter regularly accumulates and act as a deterrent for graffiti. The
estimated cost of the project is $100,000.
The project construction is expected to start by mid-December 2009 and be
completed on January 31, 2010.
2. Interstate 10 Freeway Entry Points Project
This project was approved and budgeted as part of the FY 2009-10 Capital
Improvement Budget. The project will improve and enhance the entry points into the
City of Rosemead and the Redevelopment Project Areas from the 10 Freeway (i.e.
Rosemead Blvd., Walnut Grove Ave., San Gabriel Blvd., Del Mar Ave.).
The beautification project will include the following:
1. Rosemead Blvd. at the 10 Freeway:
• Painting of the underpass bridge and installation of City logos
• New irrigation and new landscape designs of the east/ west slopes
• New improved hardscape designs for pavement islands
2. Walnut Grove Ave. at the 10 Freeway:
• New irrigation and landscape designs of the east/ west slopes
• New improved hardscape designs for pavement islands
• Extension of turn pockets for safety enhancement and improvement of the
traffic circulation
3. San Gabriel Blvd. south of the 10 Freeway:
• Painting of the underpass bridge and installation of City logos
• New irrigation and new landscape designs of the east/ west slopes
• New improved hardscape designs for pavement islands
4. Del Mar Ave. south of the 10 Freeway:
• Painting of the underpass bridge and installation of City logos
• New irrigation and new landscape designs of the east/ west slopes
• New improved hardscape designs for pavement islands
The project is estimated to cost $250,000. The construction is anticipated to begin by
February 2010 and be completed by June 2010.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD )
I, Gloria Molleda, Commission Secretary of the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 2009-32 being:
A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION,
MAKING THE FINDINGS REQUIRED BY SECTION 33445 OF THE CALIFORNIA
REDEVELOPMENT LAW AND DETERMINING THAT THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE RAMONA (NORTH)
SOUNDWALL AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ON AND OFF RAMPS AT THE 10
FREEWAY ARE OF BENEFIT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS NOS. 1
AND 2
was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Rosemead Community Development
Commission on the 13th of October, 2009, by the following vote to wit:
Yes: Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly, Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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Gloria Molleda
Commission Secretary
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DATE: OCTOBER 13, 2009
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING ON THE EXPENDITURE OF COMMISSION FUNDS
FOR THE FY 2009-10 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN PURSUANT TO
HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 33445 AND 33679
SUMMARY
Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code Section 33445) requires that, if
redevelopment funds are to be used to pay for improvements which will be publicly owned,
both within and outside of the project area, the City Council and the Community
Development Commission must make the following findings: a) that the proposed
improvements are of benefit to the Project Areas or the immediate neighborhood in which
the projects are located; b) that there are no other reasonable means of financing for the
proposed projects available to the community; c) that the projects will assist in the
elimination of blighting conditions in the Project Areas and are consistent with the adopted
5-year Implementation Plan.
There are two projects that require the use of Commission funds.
1. Ramona Blvd. (north) Beautification Project
This project was approved and budgeted as part of the FY 2009-10 Capital
Improvement Budget. The targeted project area is a'/.-mile section of sound
wall along Ramona Boulevard directly north of the 10 Freeway between Rio
Hondo and Hart avenues.
The project is a complete landscape makeover of the sound wall area
including new irrigation, ground cover, trees, shrubs, flowers, vines and
concrete work. This work will eliminate the non-landscaped areas where litter
regularly accumulates and act as a deterrent for graffiti. The estimated cost
of the project is $100,000.
The project construction is expected to start by mid-December 2009 and be
completed on January 31, 2010.
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APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA:
City Council/Community Development Commission Meeting
October 13, 2009
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2. Interstate 10 Freeway Entry Points Project
This project was approved and budgeted as part of the FY 2009-10 Capital
Improvement Budget. The project will improve and enhance the entry points
into the City of Rosemead and the Redevelopment Project Areas from the 10
Freeway (i.e. Rosemead Blvd., Walnut Grove Ave., San Gabriel Blvd., and
Del Mar Ave.).
The beautification project will include the following:
a) Rosemead Blvd. at the 10 Freeway:
• Painting of the underpass bridge and installation of City logos
• New irrigation and new landscape designs of the east/ west slopes
• New improved hardscape designs for pavement islands
b) Walnut Grove Ave. at the 10 Freeway:
• New irrigation and landscape designs of the east/ west slopes
• New improved hardscape designs for pavement islands
• Extension of turn pockets for safety enhancement and improvement of
the traffic circulation
c) San Gabriel Blvd. south of the 10 Freeway:
• Painting of the underpass bridge and installation of City logos
• New irrigation and new landscape designs of the east/ west slopes
• New improved hardscape designs for pavement islands
d) Del Mar Ave. south of the 10 Freeway:
• Painting of the underpass bridge and installation of City logos
• New irrigation and new landscape designs of the east/ west slopes
• New improved hardscape designs for pavement islands
The project is estimated to cost $250,000. The construction is anticipated to
begin by February 2010 and be completed by June 2010.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends the following:
1. That the Community Development Commission adopt Resolution No. 2009-32
(Attachment A) making the appropriate findings under Health and Safety Code
Section 33445; and
2. That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2009-55 (Attachment B) making the
appropriate findings under Health and Safety Code Section 33445; and
3. That the City Council consent to the proposed Commission expenditures.
City Council/Community Development Commission Meeting
October 13, 2009
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ANALYSIS
Health and Safety Code Section 33445 Findings
As stated above, Health and Safety Code Section 33445 requires that the City Council
consent to the Commission expenditures for public improvement projects and that the
Commission and Council find that:
1) The use of Commission funds is of benefit to the project areas.
The Projects are of benefit to the Redevelopment Project Areas as they will
provide aesthetically pleasing entry points into the Project Areas off the 10
Freeway. They will also assist in the growth of existing and new businesses
and help to reduce stagnant economic conditions. A description of the
Projects and the funding sources are attached to the Resolution proposed
with this staff report as Exhibit A.
2) There is no other reasonable means of financing the improvements.
At this time, no other reasonable means of financing the Projects are
available from the City as the City is using its funds to undertake other
projects, services and public improvements throughout the City as reflected in
the City's approved FY 2009-10 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets.
3) Funding the project will assist in the elimination of one or more blighting
conditions inside the project areas.
The payment of funds for the Projects will assist in the elimination of blighting
conditions inside the Redevelopment Project Areas by improving the
appearance of critical entry points into the City of Rosemead and
Redevelopment Project Areas off the 10 Freeway.
4) Consistency with 5-Year Plan
The use of Commission funds for these Projects is consistent with the
Commission's 5-year Implementation Plan (2009-2014).
FISCAL IMPACT
Staff is recommending that the Commission utilize unencumbered tax exempt bond
proceeds to fund these projects. There is approximately $6 million available for this
purpose.
City Council/Community Development Commission Meeting
October 13, 2009
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PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed as required by Health and Safety Code section 33679 and
through the regular agenda notification process.
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Brian i
Community Development Director
Attachment A: City Council Resolution No. 2009-55
Attachment 8: Community Development Commission Resolution No. 2009-32