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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FEBRUARY 27, 2001
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Agency was called to order by Chairman Clark
at 7:35 p.m. in the conference room of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead,
California.
The Pledge to the Flag and Invocation were waived as having been completed during the
meeting just adjourned.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Agencymembers Bruesch, Vasquez, Taylor, Vice Chairman Imperial, and
Chairman Clark
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
1. RRA RESOLUTION NO. 2001-03 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Agency for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-03 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE
SUM OF $203,903.40 AND DEMANDS NO. 6223 THROUGH 6243
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
BRUESCH that the Agency adopt Resolution No. 2001-03. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial, Taylor
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Agencymember Taylor requested an update on the completion date of Rosemead Park
sprinkler system.
Michael Burbank, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that Rosemead High School
and the RYA have been contacted to make other arrangements through April Is`. The RYA
Opening Day will be held at the Sports Complex. Mr. Burbank stated that thus far there have
been 17 rain-out days.
2. AUTHORIZATION TO JOIN THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF
SHOPPING CENTERS
MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
BRUESCH that the Agency authorize any Agencymember and the Executive Director to
become members of the International Council of Shopping Center. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial, Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
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The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
3. AUTHORIZATION TO1ATTEND CALIFORNIA REDEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE, FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 2, 2001,
MONTEREY
MOTION BY AGENC I MBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIRMAN
IMPERIAL that the Agency authorize the attendance of the Executive Director and City
Attorney. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial, Taylor
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
4. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BID - RE-PIPING OF ROSEMEAD POOL
MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIRMAN
IMPERIAL that the Agency award the project to California Commercial Pools, Inc., and
authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement. Before vote could result, more discussion
ensued.
Agencymember Taylor asked why there is a discrepancy in the amount that was
allocated, $387,000 and the low bid for $158,400.
Michael Burbank, Director of Parks and Recreation, replied that California Pools mainly
contracted work outside of this area, and that work is starting to dwindle. The contractor wants
to keep their staff employed and thus basically bid low. Mr. Burbank stated that their references
are fine, as is Rowley Engineers, the engineering firm for this project.
Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial, Taylor
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
5. AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND AGENDA TO INCLUDE CONSIDERATION
OF SHOPPING CENTER, NE CORNER OF VALLEY AND TEMPLE CITY
BOULEVARD
MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Agency authorize amending the agenda to include consideration of the
aforementioned item as need to take action arose after posting of the agenda. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No:
Taylor
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Agencymember Taylor stated that he voted No as he just received this information
tonight at 6:20 p.m.
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Frank Tripepi, Executive Director, stated that staff received this information from JR
Properties at 6:05 p.m. tonight and it was delivered immediately. Mr. Tripepi explained JR
Properties, developer for sites for Ralph's/Food4Less, has developed a project for the NE corner
of Valley and Temple City Boulevard. They have developed a plot plan for a Food4Less on that
site. Mr. Tripepi explained that the reason it is before the Agency tonight is that the March 131'
Agency meeting will bbe cancelled due to the Council attending a conference in Washington,
D.C., and that the next Agency meeting will be March 271i. Kroeger Corporate Office needs to
approve this project and JR Properties cannot take this project to them without giving them a 30-
day exclusive letter to develop this parcel. Mr. Tripepi continued that the letter needs to be
granted tonight as the Committee Meeting of Kroeger's Real Estate Department will be meeting
on March 271i, the same day as the Agency meeting.
Vice-Chairman Imperial recommended that the Agency approve the 30-day exclusive
letter as this project is much better than what exists here now.
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
BRUESCH the Agency authorize the Executive Director grant a 30-day exclusive letter to JR
Properties to develop the site as a Ralph's/Food4Less. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
Taylor
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Agencymember Taylor stated that he is Abstaining until he receives more information
and that he does not like the way this was presented. However, he does not oppose the project.
Mr. Tripepi stated that he met with JR Propertiesjust yesterday afternoon and received
the letter from the attorney's office this evening. Mr. Tripepi explained that the reason the
timing is critical is because JR Properties did not want to wait another month, as there is an
existing Ralphs/Food4Less at 4-corners in El Monte that wants to relocate to another area. The
Ralph's across the street will be closing in two years as that store is too small and they want to
relocate also, so there is a timing issue.
6. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS - None
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45
p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 13, 2001, at 7:00 p.m.
Sincerely, APPROVED:
Agency Secretary .
CHAIRMAN
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