CDC - Minutes 08-27-02BY THE ROSEMEAD CU,1,INIUNI'I'Y
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AUGUST 27, 2002
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Community Development Commission was called to order by
Chairman Bruesch at 7:05 p.m. in the conference room of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the flag was led by Commissioner Imperial.
The Invocation was delivered by Chairman Bruesch.
The meeting was recessed to meet as the Rosemead Rehabilitation Appeals Board and reconvened
at 7:25 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Commissioners Clark, Imperial, Taylor, Vice-Chairman Vasquez, Chairman Bruesch
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
1. CDC RESOLUTION NO. 2002-17CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Agency for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-17 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $199,405.17 AND DEMANDS NO. 6802
THROUGH 6811
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIRMAN VASQUEZ
that the Commission adopt Resolution No. 2002-17. Vote resulted:
Aye:
Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial, Taylor
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
2. ARCHITECTURAL PROPOSAL FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PRE-
SCHOOL RESTROOMS AT THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER
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MOTION BY COMMISSIONER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER IMPERIAL that
the Commission approve the proposal for architectural services with B.O.A. Vote resulted:
Aye:
Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial, Taylor
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
2. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS - None
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTERS
Mary Redd, 3323 Evelyn, Rosemead, stated that she is concerned with the demographics of the
occupants for the Garvey Senior Housing.
Chairman Bruesch replied that the Commission is extremely restricted on who occupies the units
due to State and Federal regulations.
Robert Kress, Commission Attorney, stated that the Council adopted a first-come, first-serve
policy toward this project. Those who have been on the waiting list for a number of years will have first
chance at occupancy.
Ms. Redd verified that the list goes back to the Angelus Senior Housing. Ms. Redd stated that she
felt it was unfair that the majority of the occupants are Asian.
Chairman Bruesch stated that there are restrictions attached to State and Federal funds and that
Commission held numerous meetings to discuss this issue.
Ms. Redd stated that the senior clubs she belongs to were only informed about the waiting list a
few months ago.
Commissioner Clark stated that even if the project was built with only City funds, we would still
have to abide by State and Federal laws regarding non-discrimination.
Ms. Redd asked how did the others find out about the waiting list?
Executive Director Bill Crowe stated that various articles about groundbreaking ceremonies and
construction updates have been published in the City's Resources and the Chamber's Rosemead Report.
Commissioner Clark clarified that when the Angelus Housing project was started, the Council
wanted the 20-year residents or long-time residents to have a first chance at occupancy. However, the
City's special counsel for housing matters advised that the maximum residency requirement that the City
could impose is 6 months.
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Chairman Bruesch suggested that Ms. Redd meet with staff.
Minnie Miyahata, San Gabriel Board of Realtors, suggested having the applicants apply within a
limited time frame.
Chairman Bruesch stated that that would not be fair to the people that have been on the list for
years.
4. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
Commission Secretary
CHAIRMAN
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