CDC - Agenda 04-24-07Public Comment from the Audience:
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pursuant to RMC Sec. 1.08.020
Rosemead
Community
Development
Commission
AGENDA
April 24, 2007
7:00 PM
City Hall Conference Room
8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770
John Tran. Chairman
John Nunez, Vice-Chairman
Margaret Clark, Commissioner
Polly Low, Commissioner
Gary Taylor, Commissioner
ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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2007
• CALL TO ORDER-7:00 PM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vice-Chairman Nunez
• INVOCATION - Commissioner Low
• ROLL CALL - Commissioners Clark, Low, Taylor, Vice-Chairman Nunez, Chairman Tran
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
(Community Development Commission matters only)
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution No. 2007.07 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-07 for payment of Commission
expenditures in the amount of $29,031.04 demands 8095 through 8107.
Minutes
April 10, 2007 - Regular Meeting
C. Authorization to Seek Proposals for Audit Services
The California Government Code requires that an independent audit of the City of
Rosemead's records, books, and inventories be conducted and a report issued thereon.
The City's current auditor McGladrey & Pullen has performed the audit for over 20 years.
The current contract ended after audit services for fiscal year ending June 30, 2006.
The services provided by the independent auditor are to support the City's reporting
function as well as to provide ongoing technical support when necessary. The contracting
of a new independent auditor will facilitate the successful completion of the City's
objectives.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to seek proposals to
contract with a new public accounting firm to perform the annual audits of the financial
statements of the City of Rosemead, the Rosemead Community Development
Commission, and the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation. In addition, the
accounting firm will also perform the audit to satisfy the requirement imposed by the Single
Audit Act and the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB Circular A-133).
D. Bank Signature Cards
The City of Rosemead requires several different bank accounts to efficiently operate its
financial matters. Authorized signers on the City's bank accounts include all
Councilmembers; City Clerk; City Manager; Assistant City Manager and Chief Financial
Officer. Banks require new signature cards to be completed upon any changes in the list
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of authorized signers.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize Chief Financial Officer, Lisa Pedote be
named as signers on the various City of Rosemead Bank Accounts, replacing the name of
the former Chief Financial Officer.
E. 7801.7825 Garvey Avenue
Summary of a mixed-use development project proposed at 7801-7825 Garvey Avenue in
the City of Rosemead.
Recommendation: That the Community Development Commission receive and file this
report.
Exclusive Negotiating Agreement - Mr. Hieu Tran, Owner/Developer of the San
Gabriel Superstore
Mr. Hieu Tran, owner/developer of the San Gabriel Superstore in the City of San Gabriel,
is again requesting an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with the Community
Development Commission to redevelop the 1+/- acre site at southeast corner of
Rosemead Boulevard and Steele Street.
Staff has worked with the CDC's legal counsel and Mr. Tran to draft an ENA which is
acceptable to both parties.
Recommendation: That the Commission approve the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement
between the Rosemead Community Development Commission and Mr. Hieu Tran for the
potential development of the southeast corner of Rosemead Boulevard and Steele Street.
3. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIRMAN & COMMISSIONERS
4. MATTERS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & STAFF
A. Proposed Uses of CDBG & HOME Funds for Fiscal Year 2007-08
The City of Rosemead is a federal entitlement grant recipient of Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). To better utilize the available CDBG and HOME funds, staff is
proposing modifications to the existing program administration and delivery.
Recommendation: That the Commission discuss the proposed modifications to the
CDBG and HOME administration, program delivery, and staffing.
B. Rosemead City Council Chamber Remodel Project
ONYX Architects has prepared a Design Development package for the Rosemead City
Council Chambers Remodel project. The package provides the Commission with an
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overview of the project including a state of the art audio/visual system, reconfiguration of
the Council dais and staff area, and other furniture, fixtures and equipment.
Recommendation: That the Commission take the following actions:
1. Approve the proposed Design Development package for the City Council Chambers
and authorize staff to proceed with the preparation of construction documents.
2. Approve the professional services contract with ONYX Architects for architectural
services for the duration of the Council Chambers Remodel.
A. Closed Session: The City Council will recess to a Closed Session pursuant to:
1) Government Code 54956.9(c):
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
5. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
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