CDC - 04-26-05APPROVED
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING By (Up P
ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
APRIL 26, 2005
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Community Development Commission 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 Commissioner Clark.
The Invocation was delivered by Chairman Imperial.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Commissioners Clark, Nunez, Tran, Vice-Chairman Taylor, Chairman Imperial
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 12, 2005 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
CLARK that the Commission approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of April 12, 2005.
Vote resulted:
Aye:
Clark, Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No:
None
Abstain:
None
Absent:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so orderd.
CDC RESOLUTION NO. 2005-05CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Agency for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-05 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $49,695.20 AND DEMANDS NO. 7581
THROUGH 7589
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CLARK, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER NUNEZ
that the Commission adopt Resolution No. 2005-05. Vote resulted:
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Aye:
Clark, Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
DISCUSSION OF CITY HALL REMODELING OPTIONS
Bill Crowe, Executive Director, presented the staff report.
Doug Joyce, Onyx Architects, addressed the 5 remodeling options for the Commission to
review and discuss: Scheme A, is a comprehensive remodel, which includes furnishings, redoing
the Council Chambers, provides 5 new council offices, and full ADA compliance; Scheme B,
builds a new wing in the parking lot area and includes full ADA compliance.
Commissioner Taylor asked how many parking spaces would be lost with Scheme B.
Dale Brown, Onyx Architects, replied that the parking lot would be narrowed down and
restriped from angular parking to a 90° angle, with no loss of spaces. Commissioner Taylor did
not agree, and stated that the 90° angle increases the turning radius space. He requested that the
architects return with a revised schematic.
Mr. Joyce continued with Scheme C, which includes new elevators and remodeling, and
is the least disruptive scheme. Council offices would be downstairs, with Parks and Recreation
relocating elsewhere. Scheme D includes building of Council offices only on the west side as in
Scheme A. All offices would be handicapped accessible. Scheme E would not include new
Council offices. That scheme includes making the basement ADA accessible and renovation of
City Hall furniture, carpet and wallpaper.
Commissioner Taylor requested more research on moving the elevator to the current
reception area and moving that area out towards the lobby. This would bring the elevator into
the lobby area where it is accessible to the public. Commissioner Taylor requested a revised
schematic bringing the downstairs bathrooms into ADA compliance. Mr. Taylor concluded that
he is in favor of meeting the ADA requirements, but he is not in agreement with building
Council offices.
Commissioner Tran pointed out that only four Council offices need to be built since there
currently is a Mayor's office. Mr. Tran requested that the architects return with a schematic to
include remodeling and updating the Council Chambers, including reconfiguration of the
Council dais into a horseshoe shape.
Commissioner Nunez suggested that the new Council offices be larger and more
functional. And, if Councilmembers choose not to use the offices, they can be available for staff
use.
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Discussion ensued about enclosing the space in back of the conference room for one
office or subdivide it into two Council offices.
Commissioner Clark stated that she is skeptical about doing any remodeling now, that the
City has other problems, such as graffiti and trash issues.
Bill Crowe, City Manager, explained that office No. 3 is available for Councilman
Tran's use until remodeling occurs or an Administrative Services Director is hired. Mr. Crowe
requested Council input on enclosing the back room.
Councilman Tran requested that the room be one large room rather than two small ones.
Councilman Nunez recommended revising Scheme D to build four Council offices
instead of five, and use the large office (Room 4) already in existence as the Mayor's office.
Mr. Crowe clarified that when the Mayor changes yearly, the new Mayor will occupy that
office.
Councilwoman Clark stated that permanently closing off a portion of the conference
room area would cut down the use for periodic staff events.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER TRAN, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIRMAN TAYLOR
that the Council authorize enclosing the space north of the conference room into one large office
space. Vote resulted:
Aye:
Nunez, Tran, Taylor
No:
Clark, Imperial
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER NUNEZ, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER TRAN that
the architects return with a revised Scheme D showing four Council offices instead of five, the
reconfiguration of the elevator to the lobby area, the downstairs restrooms made ADA
accessible, and the remodeling and refurbishing of the Council Chambers. Vote resulted:
Aye:
Nunez, Tran, Taylor
No:
Clark, Imperial
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS - None
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTERS - None
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at
7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
C i mission Secretary
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APPROVED:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD )
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1, Jan Saavedra, for the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the minutes
from, April 26th, 2005 were duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Rosemead
Community Development Commission on the 14th of June 2005, by the following vote to
wit:
Yes:Clark, Imperial, Taylor, Nunez, Tran
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain:None
Ja aavedra
Commission Secretary