RRA - 10-23-01APPROVED
CITY OF RQSEMCAD
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINUIIY-R
ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OCTOBER 23, 2001
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency was called to order by
Chairman Imperial at 7:05 p.m. in the conference room of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the flag was led by Agencymember Taylor
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: OCTOBER 9, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 9, 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. RRA RESOLUTION NO. 2001-22 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Agency for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-22 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE
SUM OF $11,715.67 AND DEMANDS NO. 6496 THROUGH 6514
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
CLARK that the Agency adopt Resolution No. 2000-22. Vote resulted:
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Ayes:
Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial, Clark, Taylor
Nayes:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
2. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR A 65-ROOM COMFORT SUITES HOTEL
LOCATED AT 9512 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD
Vice-Chairman Bruesch explained that there were indications prior to September l lu, that
the San Gabriel Valley had too many rooms available. According to the Southern California
Association of Governments report, the occupancy rate had gone from an upper 60% to 58% or
lower. Mr. Bruesch stated that according to the report, every occupant would spend 50% of the
cost of the room on purchases and food, and half of that percentage would be spent in the city
where the hotel is located. Mr. Bruesch speculated that he does not believe the proposed hotel
clientele would spend that much money in Rosemead. They would go to Los Angeles instead.
Mr. Bruesch concluded that building a hotel in that area is a questionable proposition.
Frank Tripepi, Executive Director, stated that this property is currently under utilized and
by building a hotel, it could possibly produce between $35,000 and $40,000 in tax increment
revenue. Mr. Tripepi explained that this should be viewed as a development project in the
redevelopment area.
Vice-Chairman Bruesch suggested that the Planning Commissioners conduct a
comparison study of the Doubletree Hotel Transit Occupancy Tax prior to and after the
September I Vh tragedy.
Chairman Imperial stated that this is the City's opportunity to build a decent hotel, as that
property has been vacant for years.
MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER VASQUEZ, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
CLARK that the Agency find that this development proposal is in conformance with the
Redevelopment Plan for Project Area 2 and recommend that the applicant file for entitlement
applications through the Planning Department. Vote resulted:
Ayes:
Vasquez, Imperial, Clark, Taylor
Nayes:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
Bruesch
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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3. GARVEY AVENUE COMMUNITY CENTER AND SENIOR HOUSING
PROJECT STATUS REPORT, AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT FOR
ARCHITECTURAL, SPECIAL INSPECTION AND SOILS MITIGATION PLAN
PREPARATION SERVICES AND REQUEST TO AMEND GRADING
SPECIFICATIONS
Steve Copenhaver, GRC Consultants, and Onyx Architects gave a slide presentation to
the Agency concerning the current status of the Garvey Community Center and Senior Housing
project to date.
Mr. Copenhaver stated that there are 12 Change Order requests as of the date of
presentation, and the large dollar amounts are due to contaminated soil with petroleum products,
and soil with glass, asphalt, and metal debris.
Agencymember Taylor asked about the Agency directive to dig down approximately 16'
for removal of the debris for an additional cost.
Mr. Copenhaver explained that what was anticipated was different from what was
encountered -on the job site.
Vice-Chairman Bruesch asked if the site has been excavated to that level.
Dale Brown, Onyx Architects, replied that the site has been excavated to that level and
beyond. The levels vary from 2' to 8'. Mr. Brown continued that the natural grade is lower than
what the soils report indicated. Therefore, the contractor has a legitimate claim for any
additional work if encountered. Mr. Brown stated that the contaminated soil was not a
previously known entity and at the very rear of the site, away from the buildings, the debris field
is different and deeper. Mr. Brown concluded that it may not be logical to expend money to
excavate all of the materials.
Mr. Copenhaver explained that not excavating to that depth would represent a cost
savings. However, if the contractor removes all the debris as is in the original specs, it would
guarantee that the parking lot would not be subject to future problems.
Agencymember Taylor confirmed that the area under discussion extends from the south
end of the Community Center building, and will be used strictly for parking.
Mr. Copenhaver explained that the Civil Engineer approved compaction of the materials,
and confirmed that it will not result in a substandard parking lot.
Vice-Chairman Bruesch asked if there was a danger of a sump ditch forming after a
heavy rainstorm? Mr. Brown replied no, that compaction would prevent that. *As corrected
by Agencymember Bruesch on 11/13/01 at RRA Meeting.*
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Agencymember Taylor pointed out that recompacting over the top few feet is standard
practice. Mr. Taylor stated that the entire parking lot could be repaved many times over at a less
cost than what the excavation, removal and compaction process would cost.
Mr. Brown stated that by recompacting at a less depth, they would still be exceeding the
original soils engineer's recommendation.
Mr. Copenhaver discussed the contract amendment with Onyx Architects for extra site
visits.
Agencymember Taylor asked if additional Change Orders are anticipated should there be
more visits.
Mr. Copenhaver replied that this is the cost anticipated at this time barring any
unforeseen set of circumstances that would require more visits. Mr. Copenhaver explained that
this ensures that enough management and overview will be provided.
Mr. Copenhaver continued that tonight's recommendations include Southwest Inspection
and Testing for special inspection services of concrete and rebar, etc., as was listed in the specs.
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Agency approve: a) the contract amendment with Onyx Architects in the
amount of $16,120; b) the contract for special inspection services with Southwest Inspection and
Testing for work on a time and material basis not to exceed $65,000; c) professional fees of
$14,500 for the preparation of the Soils Mitigation Plan by California Environmental, and d)
revisions to the grading specifications. Vote resulted:
Ayes:
Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial, Clark, Taylor
Noes:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Vice-Chairman Bruesch requested an executive summary of the soil mitigation plan.
3. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS - None
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY MATTERS - None
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5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55
p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Agency Secretary
APPROVED:
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