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RRA - 03-27-01• APPROVED CITY OF ROSEMEAD .2~o/ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DATE 51d ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MARCH 27, 2001 The regular meeting of the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Clark 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 Chairman Clark The Invocation was led by Vice-Chairman Imperial ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Agencymembers Bruesch, Vasquez, Taylor, Vice Chairman Imperial, and Chairman Clark Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 12, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIRMAN IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 12, 2000, 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 19, 2000 - SPECIAL MEETING MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIRMAN IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of December 19, 2000, 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. 2001-05 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Agency for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2001-05 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $13,626.62 AND DEMANDS NO. 6245 THROUGH 6266 RRA1,1IN:3.27-01 Page 9 1 • • MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIRMAN IlAPERIAL that the Agency adopt Resolution No. 2001-05. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial, Taylor No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 01-05 - ESTABLISHING DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR LARGE SCALE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITHIN ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2 MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER BRUESCH that the Agency adopt Resolution No. 01-05. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial, Taylor No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 3. ACQUISITION OF 4016 TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD (WEATHERITE ROOFING PROPERTY) MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIRMAN IMPERIAL that the Agency grant conceptual approval for acquisition of 4016 Temple City Boulevard at its appraised value and instruct Agency Counsel to negotiate an acquisition agreement with the property owner which, when completed, will be submitted to the Agency Board for approval. Before vote could result, more discussion ensued. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, asked if the Agency is going to start buying property. Mr. Nunez stated that the City may end up like the City of Alhambra with surplus land. Agencymember Taylor stated that he asked for a report from the L.A. County Tax Collector's office regarding the property next to Weatherite (Bottlemate). Frank Tripepi, Executive Director, replied that the report may already have been distributed to the Agency. If not, they will be delivered shortly. Agencymember Taylor confirmed that Bottlemate was willing to sell their property for the same price that the Agency purchased the Quercio property. Mr. Tripepi replied that Bottlemate is willing to sell at a good price. However, Mr. Tripepi stated that if the Agency approves tonight's item, then this will allow Agency Counsel to meet with the owners of Weatherite to determine if they are serious and willing to sell their property. Agencymember Taylor stated that the Agency paid top dollar for the kennel property. Mr. Taylor stated that this is a "catch 22" situation whereby the Agency pays premium dollars for a piece of property, and consequently, the other sellers will want the same deal. Mr. Taylor requested the selling price for the property that once was Boulevard Cleaners to use as a cost comparison. Mr. Taylor asked that since the Agency has started to acquire property, who will control the prices we're paying. RRAMIN:3-27-01 Page #2 • Mr. Tripepi responded that this is the process that the Agency has to go through once owners realize that a public agency will be purchasing property. Agencymember Taylor stated that if Weatherite sells the Agency their property for the same price as the kennel property, then Weatherite will be losing money since it is commercial property versus a house. Mr. Taylor requested the selling price for another property the Agency purchased recently to use as a cost comparison also, rather than just having the kennel property as a comparison. Peter Wallin, Agency Counsel, stated that the Weatherite property would be appraised and State law requires that when a property is acquired under the threat of eminent domain that an offer is made for no less than the appraised value. The appraised value will return to the Agency for approval. Agencymember Taylor stated that the Agency bought the first piece of property at an inflated value and that will show as a false comparison. Mr. Wallin responded that when the Agency acquires a property under the threat of eminent domain, that cannot be used as a comparable sale. In terms of value in property, that sale is irrelevant because that was a sale to the Agency who has power of eminent domain. No appraiser can use that sale to determine fair market value. Vice-Chairman Imperial called for the question. Yes: Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: Taylor Agencymember Taylor stated that he Abstained until more information is received. 4. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS - None 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS - None 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Agency Secretary RRAMIN:3-27-0I Page 43 APPROVED: