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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUGUST 11, 1998
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Agency was called to order by Chairman Bruesch
at 7:02 p.m. in the conference room of City Hall, 8838 R Valley Boulevard, Rosemead,
California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Agencymember Imperial
The Invocation was led by Agencymember Clark
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Agencymembers Clark, Imperial, Taylor, Vice Chairman Vasquez and Chairman
Bruesch
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 28, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 28, 1998, 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. RRA RESOLUTION NO. 98 - 15 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Agency for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 98-15 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE
SUM OF $138,056.71 AND DEMANDS NO. 5202 THROUGH 5212
MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
CLARK that the Agency adopt Resolution No. 98-15. Vote resulted:
Aye: Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch,Imperial, Taylor
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
2. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS ON DEL
MAR AVENUE
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MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIRMAN
VASQUEZ that the Agency accept the project; authorize the recordation of the Notice of
Completion by the Agency Secretary; and authorize the release of the 10 percent retention
payment 35 days after the recorded date of the Notice of Completion. Vote resulted:
Aye: Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial, Taylor
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
3. ACCEPTANCE OF GARVEY POOL GUTTER, COPING AND TILING
PROJECT
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN VASQUEZ, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
CLARK that the Agency accept the project and authorize the Agency Secretary to file the Notice
of Completion. Vote resulted:
Aye: Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial, Taylor
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
4. DISCUSSION OF SURVEY AREA - PROJECT AREA 2
Frank Tripepi, Executive Director, presented the staff report and for the Agency to
provide direction to staff as to the configuration of the Survey Map Area.
Discussion ensued about several residential sites in the area regarding usage and whether
or not those homes were occupied or occupied by their owners.
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN VASQUEZ, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
IMPERIAL that the Agency accept the configuration of the survey to include the properties
within the boundaries of the survey. Vote resulted:
Aye: Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, asked what does the Agency propose to do with
the cut back in taxes.
Steve Copenhaver, GRC Consultant, explained that the State passed a law in 1994 that all
redevelopment projects in the State have to adhere to the formula developed whereby the
redevelopment agencies return a certain percentage of their property taxes generated by any
particular taxing agency.
Mr. Tripepi added that under the old law, agencies were able to take 100% of the tax
increment, now agencies have to share it.
Mr. Nunez asked what is the operating cost of the agencies that use 100% of the increase.
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Mr. Tripepi responded that when a project is established the agency receives 100% of the
increment, then on the growth it is shared as established by the formula.
Mr. Nunez then asked what would occur should a private developer want to develop an
area in the project area.
Chairman Bruesch responded that in the past developers have come in, but currently there
are 27 vacant commercial properties, many of them vacant for several years.
Mr. Nunez asked why would anyone want to rent property in the project area when it is
higher.
Agencymember Imperial stated that Valley Boulevard is a prime example of waiting for
big developers to come in, where in reality, they are going to elsewhere, to surrounding cities.
5. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
Agencymember Taylor requested an updated copy on Redevelopment Law.
Chairman Bruesch requested the status of the former T & J Restaurant property. Peter
Lyons, Planning Director, responded that the property has been fenced and the owaeris not going
to continue with the restaurant. Mr. Bruesch asked about the adjacent corner property and what
can be done to prevent it from becoming an eyesore.
Agencymember Clark asked if there are any contaminants in the soil as that site had a gas
station there at one time. Mr Lyons responded that it has been remediated and aerated and the
site is now clean.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY MATTERS
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, asked about the status of the undergrounding
utilities at Del Mar, Walnut Grove, and San Gabriel.
Ken Rukavina, City Engineer, responded that easements are still being obtained on Walnut
Grove; SC Edison recently informed him that they have assigned a right-of-way agent to pursue
the easements; and Del Mar Avenue is on hold.
Agencymember Taylor asked why Del Mar Avenue is on hold and requested a report on
they reason why.
Mr. Tripepi responded that Edison is working on the easements at Walnut Grove and
other design requirements at San Gabriel Boulevard and will work on Del Mar as soon as they
can.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30
p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 1998, at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
Agency Secretary CHAIRMAN
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