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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
November 28, 2006
Chairman Taylor called the regular meeting of the Rosemead Community Development
Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
Commissioner Imperial led the pledge to the flag and Chairman Taylor led the
invocation.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Commissioners Imperial, Tran, Vice-Chairman Nunez, Chairman
Taylor
Absent: Commissioner Clark (excused absence)
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution No. 2006-26 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2006-26, for payment of
Commission expenditures in the amount of $216,962.68 demands 8027
through 8030.
Commissioner Tran made a motion with a second by Vice-Chairman Nunez to approve
Resolution No. 2006-26 Claims and Demands. Vote resulted:
Yes: Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Absent: Clark
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. Minutes
October 24, 2006 - Regular Meeting
November 14, 2006 - Regular Meeting
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Chairman Taylor asked for clarification on an item from the minutes of October 24,
2006. On page 2 of 5, the minutes stated: "However, due to interest rate fluctuations,
the savings may vary and in fact, by the end of the bond term, an annual savings might
not be achieved."
Chairman Taylor then referenced the minutes of November 14, 2006; on page 4 of 5 it
was stated that "bond authorization is subject to the condition of net savings of at least
5%".
Agency Attorney Wallin confirmed that the approved bond resolution would only go
forward if the proposed savings could be achieved.
Chairman Taylor also inquired about the Real Property Negotiation listed on the closed
session in the November 14 minutes.
Agency Attorney Wallin stated that the price and terms of payment are still under
negotiation but were noticed that way on the agenda per Brown Act regulations.
Commissioner Tran made a motion with a second by Vice-Chairman Nunez to approve
the October 24 and November 14 minutes. Vote resulted:
Yes: Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Absent: Clark
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
3. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIRMAN & COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Tran inquired about the status of the City Hall remodel project.
Redevelopment and Economic Development Manager Saike explained staff is in the
process of evaluating Commission requests and will generate schematic designs for
consideration at the next meeting.
Executive Director Lazzaretto emphasized that prior to the next meeting, designs will be
distributed for Commission review.
4. MATTERS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & STAFF
A. Street Tree Inventory
A GIS-based street tree inventory is proposed to be developed that will
provide a complete inventory of all street trees within the City, including a
determination of the specie, size, condition and location. This will provide
the basis for developing future street tree planting programs and provide a
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record of maintenance, and to provide accurate records for defense of
claims.
Recommendation: That the Commission approve the proposal from
Great Scott Tree Service, Inc. and direct staff to begin implementing the
project.
Executive Director Lazzaretto explained the need for the Street Tree Inventory. Great
Scott Tree Service is one of two consultants that submitted proposals for this task. This
company is currently providing tree trimming services for all the street trees in
Rosemead and submitted a competitive proposal of $5 per tree.
Director of Parks and Recreation Burbank explained that a tree trimming list is provided
to the Great Scott Tree Services monthly; the list is based on a superintendent survey
and requests from residents.
Vice-Chairman Nunez inquired if the inventory data will be available electronically.
Mr. Burbank explained that after the inventory is completed, the software will provide
accurate records including the type, size and height of the trees.
Chairman Taylor stated that the in-house GPS system and aerial photographs that
cover forty five miles of streets should suffice for the project. He opposed spending.
$50,000 from Redevelopment funding for the Citywide project.
Juan Nunez, Rosemead resident, commented that trees on the south side of Garvey
Avenue (west of Del Mar) were cut a lower length than the trees on the north side of the
street. He requested the lower length be implemented on both sides of the street. Mr.
Burbank will follow-up on Mr. Nunez's request.
Commissioner Tran made a motion with a second by Vice-Chairman Nunez to approve
the proposal from Great Scott Tree Service, Inc. and direct staff to begin implementing
the project. Vote resulted:
Yes: Imperial, Nunez, Tran
No: Taylor
Absent: Clark
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. Exclusive Negotiating Agreements - Manarino Realty
Manarino Realty has recently submitted a request for an Exclusive
Negotiating Agreement ("ENK) with the Rosemead Community
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Development Commission ("CDC") for a proposed project at the northeast
corner of Temple City and Valley Boulevards.
Staff has worked with the CDC's legal counsel and the developer to draft
an ENA which is acceptable to the City and developer.
Recommendation: That the Commission approve the Exclusive
Negotiating Agreement between the Rosemead Community Development
Commission and Manarino Realty for the development of a proposed
project at the northeast corner of Temple City and Valley Boulevards-
Vice-Chairman Nunez made a motion with a second by Commissioner Tran to approve
the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Manarino Realty. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No:
None
Absent:
Clark
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. Closed Session
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8)
Property
9020 Steele Street
8609 Valley Boulevard
8635 Valley Boulevard
8637 Valley Boulevard
8705 Valley Boulevard
8711 Valley Boulevard
Property Owner
Alan Kao
Good Life Enterprises LLC
Rosemead Warehouse Partnership
Rosemead Masonic Bldg. Assn.
Rosemead Church of Christ
Grand Inn Inc.
Negotiating Parties - Agency
Executive Director
Deputy Executive Director
Under Negotiation - Price and terms of. payment
The Closed Session started at 7:20 p.m. and ended at 7:29 p.m.
Agency Attorney Wallin stated that no reportable action resulted from the Closed
Session discussion.
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5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Tran made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 pm. The next regular
meeting is scheduled for December 19, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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Commission Secretary
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APPROVED:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD )
I, Nina Castruita, Commission Secretary of the City of Rosemead Community
Development Commission, do hereby certify that the minutes from November 28, 2006
were duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Rosemead Community
Development Commission on the 19th of December 2006, by the following vote to wit:
Yes: CLARK, IMPERIAL, NUNEZ, TAYLOR, TRAN
No: NONE
Absent: NONE
Abstain: NONE
Nina Castruita
Commission Secretary