RRA - Minutes 07-24-01NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL
APPROVED BY THE ROSEMEAQ
REDEVELOP RENT AGENCY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
. JULY 24, 2001
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency was called to order by
Chairman Imperial at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Agencymember Clark.
The Invocation was led by Vice-Chairman Bruesch
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Agencymembers Clark, Vasquez, Taylor, Vice Chairman Bruesch, and Chairman
Imperial
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 10, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIRMAN
BRUESCH that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 10, 2001, be approved as submitted.
Vote resulted:
Aye:
Bruesch,Vasquez, Clark, Imperial, Taylor
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
1. BRA RESOLUTION NO. 2001-16 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Agency for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-16 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE
SUM OF $27,642.44 AND DEMANDS NO. 6414 THROUGH 6434
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
TAYLOR that the Agency adopt Resolution No. 2001-16. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial, Clark, Taylor
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND
DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PAYMENT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF HELLMAN AVENUE BRIDGE
OVER ALHAMBRA WASH
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MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY
AGENCYMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Agency adopt Resolution No. 2001-17. Before vote
could result, more discussion ensued.
Vice-Chairman Bruesch asked if this project will require the closure of Hellman Avenue.
Ken Rukavina, City Engineer, responded that it will require the closure of Hellman
Avenue, as the bridge is too narrow to allow one lane of traffic in each direction. The project is
estimated to take approximately 100 working days, or about 20 weeks. Mr. Rukavina continued
that a traffic detour plan will be established and signage will be posted in advance warning
drivers that the bridge will be closed and for what amount of time.
Agencymember Taylor requested an explanation on the payment of this project.
Mr. Rukavina stated that the bridge will be funded 80% by the Highway Bridge
Rehabilitation and Replacement Program (HBRR), which are federal funds. The Agency will be
funding the engineering cost and matching funds.
Agencymember Taylor asked if City funds were available for that.
Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager, responded that since this is an entrance to Project
Area No. 1, it was determined that the use of Agency funds is justified.
Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial, Clark
No:
Taylor
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Agencymember Taylor stated that he is in favor of the project, however, City funds
should be used along with the Federal funds.
3. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE HELLMAN AVENUE BRIDGE OVER
ALHAMBRA WASH
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Agency approve the engineering proposal and direct staff to begin the
preparation of the necessary plans and specifications. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial, Clark
No:
Taylor
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Agencymember Taylor stated that he voted No for the same reason as the above item.
4. APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
AGENCY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE
INTERSECTION OF HELLMAN AND JACKSON AVENUES AND AT THE
ENTRANCE TO THE GARVEY COMMUNITY CENTER AND INSTALLATION
OF SCHOOL SIGNAGE
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MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Agency approve the agreement. Before vote could result, more discussion
ensued.
Agencymember Taylor requested clarification on the funding sources.
Ken Rukavina, City Engineer, responded that the Agency is funding the signal in front of
Garvey Community Center and the City has obtained a grant from the Safe Route to School
(SR2S) program for construction of the traffic signal at Hellman/Jackson Avenue and for the
installation of school signage.
Agencymember Taylor asked if the Agency is paying for the project, or will the City and
Agency be paying.
Mr. Rukavina stated that this project is on the City and Agency agendas because of the
Federal funding requirements, which requires the City-side to grant approval. The City will be
administering and awarding the contract, the Agency will be funding the balance.
Vice-Chairman Bruesch asked if the signal lights at the Garvey Comnmity Center will
be synchronized with the signal at River, other than when exiting the community center.
Mr. Rukavina responded that the timing for the signal at the center will be connected to
the time base syncronization that already exists on Garvey Avenue.
Vice-Chairman Bruesch inquired about the progess of funding for the bridge.
Mr. Rukavina stated that the HBRR funds are reserved for the Agency. Mr. Rukavina
continued that they are currently working with the L.A. County Department of Public Works to
obtain approximately $1.2 million in seismic retrofit funds. The County has consultants trying
to determine the cost of the retrofitting. Once that figure is finalized, that money can be applied
to the project.
Vote resulted:
Yes:
Bruesch, Imperial, Clark, Vasquez
No:
Taylor
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Agencymember Taylor stated that he voted No as City funds should be used for the
Hellman and Jackson Avenue signal improvements.
5. AUTHORIZATION TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE
ROSEMEAD POOL RE-PIPING PROJECT
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
TAYLOR that the Agency accept the project and authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion.
Vote resulted:
Yes:
Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial, Clark, Taylor
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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6. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN
ADMINISTERING THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDED
COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Agency authorize staff to contract with Willdan for the administration of the
Agency Commercial Rehabilitation Program. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial, Clark, Taylor
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
6. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS - None
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY MATTERS - None
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15
p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Agency Secretary
APPROVED:
CHAIRMAN
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