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OB - Minutes - 10-16-13Minutes of the Oversight Board for the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission Meeting October 16, 2013 The regular meeting of the Oversight Board for the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission was called to order by Chair Wallach at 5:06 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Board Member Redondo - Churchward PRESENT: Board Members Allred, Lash, Redondo - Churchward, Wallach ABSENT: Board Members Jones, Miller, Sotelo STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth and City Clerk Molleda 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE —None 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Minutes September 16, 2013 — Regular Meeting Board Member Irene Redondo - Churchward made a motion, seconded by Vice -Chair Nicole Lash, to approve the Oversight Board minutes of September 16, 2013 meeting. Vote resulted in: Yes: Allred, Lash, Redondo - Churchward, Wallach No: None Abstain: None Absent: Jones, Miller, Wallach 3. MATTERS FROM STAFF OF THE ROSEMEAD SUCCESSOR AGENCY A. Construction Administration and Support Services — Downtown Plaza Project In June, 2013, the Oversight Board approved Resolution 2013 -0006 which confirmed the selection of E.C. Construction for the completion of the Downtown Plaza Project. The Downtown Plaza project includes the construction of a public plaza in the area between City Hall and the County Library. The project will include new, decorative hardscape, improved landscape, and multiple water features. The plaza will complement existing parking lot improvements that were completed in spring 2012. It is hoped that once the plaza is completed, it will become a valuable community resource with the addition of seating areas, interactive water features, and space for public events. Rosemead Oversight Board Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2013 Page 1 of 1 During the construction phase, it is necessary that construction inspection, administration, and support services be provided to ensure that the new plaza is built in accordance with project plans and specifications. Typically referred to as "soft costs ", these services include day -to -day inspection and construction oversight, project administration, and specialty inspection of specific construction trades, including landscape architectural services and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and geotechnical engineering services. Such costs will not exceed fifteen (15) percent of the total construction costs and are further detailed in this report. Recommendation: That the Oversight Board approve the Oversight Board Resolution 2013 -0012, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE OVERSIGHT BOARD FOR THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIRMS FOR PROJECT SUPPORT SERVICES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC PLAZA Director of Public Works Chris Marcarello reviewed the staff report. Board Member Marty Jones arrived to the meeting at 5:17 p.m. Board Member Irene Redondo - Churchward made a motion, seconded by Board Member Jeff Allred, to approve the Oversight Board Resolution No. 2013 -0012. Vote resulted in: Yes: Allred, Jones, Lash, Redondo - Churchward, Wallach No: None Abstain: None Absent: Miller, Wallach 4. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:19 pm. The next regular Rosemead Oversight Board meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. l_. Ni cle L sh V ce -Chair ATTEST: Matt Havhesworf Successor Agency Staff Assistant City Manager Rosemead Oversight Board Regular Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2013 Page 2 of 2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS. CITY OF ROSEMEAD 1 I, Matthew E. Hawkesworth, do hereby certify that the meeting minutes from October 16, 2013, were duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Oversight Board for the Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission on the 20th of November 2013, by the following vote to wit: Yes: Jones, Lash, Redondo - Chuchward, Wallach No: None Abstain: None Absent Allred, Miller, Sotelo Matthew . Hawke worth Successor Agency Staff Assistant City Manager