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CITY QF OSEMEAD
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
NOVEMBER 28, 2000
The regular meeting of the Rosemead 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 Agencymember Imperial.
The Invocation was led by Agencymember Bruesch
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Agencymembers Bruesch, Vasquez, Taylor, Vice Chairman Imperial, and
Chairman Clark
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 24, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY AGENCYMEM 3ER BRUESCH, SECOND BY
AGENCYMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 24,
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.
RRA RESOLUTION NO. 2000-20 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Agency for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-20 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $23,726.27 AND DEMANDS NO. 6156
THROUGH 6165
2. APPROVAL OF CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF THE GARVEY
COMMUNITY CENTER AND SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT
ARCHITECTURAL AGREEMENT FROM BAHR VERMEER HAECKER
ARCHITECTS TO ONYX ARCHITECTS
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY
AGENCYMEM13ER BRUESCH that the Agency approve the Consent to Assignment
letter which formalizes the transfer of the project from BVH Architects to Onyx
Architects. Before vote could result, more discussion ensued.
Agencymember Taylor asked about the liability or insurance coverage for such
items as errors and omissions.
Dale Brown, Architect, Onyx, stated that same coverage is transferred to Onyx.
Agencymember Taylor asked about the increase in price in the excavation portion
of the building.
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Frank Tripepi, Executive Director, responded that the Agency discussed this issue
at a prior meeting and the decision was to do a deeper excavation and conduct soils
testing.
Doug Joyce, Architect, added that they are going down to natural grade at the site.
Agencymember Taylor stated that he is concerned about the earthwork as he does
not know what the actual cost is, but, that he recalls an estimate of $300,000.
Agencymember Bruesch stated that the Agency decided to go back and get a
second opinion for the soils report and from those reports the decision was to excavate as
deep as possible because of the pilings in there and because of liquifaction during an
earthquake.
Agencymember Taylor stated that he is apprehensive about any other problems
that may occur.
Agencymember Bruesch stated that he would rather err on the side of having a
steady base for those buildings because of the proximity of the riverbed and for seismic
safety.
Agencymember Taylor stated that he is uncomfortable with the way this is going
Mr. Tripepi stated that a report would be forthcoming to the Agency.
Vice-Chairman Imperial called for the question.
Vote resulted
Aye: Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Agencymember Taylor stated that his No vote is not a reflection on the
Architectural firm, but that he is not comfortable with what is happening with the project.
3. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS FOR ASPHALT CONCRETE
OVERLAY AND VARIOUS STREETS FY 2000-01
MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY
AGENCYMEMBER BRUESCH that the Agency approve the plans and specifications
and authorize advertisement for bids by the Agency Secretary. Vote resulted:
Aye: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
4. STATUS REPORT - EATON VILLAGE
Frank Tripepi, Executive Director, stated that Mr. McCoy said that he has a letter
of intent from Marshall's and that Walmart is still interested in the site. Mr. Tripepi
stated that he met with Joe Meyer, developer for Walmarts in the western region, and Mr.
Meyer felt that site was not suited for a Walmart. Mr. Tripepi continued that there are
conflicting stories surrounding the Polar Ice Rink. As to date, Mr. Tripepi stated that he
has not seen any letters of intent, nor are leases signed or escrows closed. Mr. Tripepi
concluded that Mr. McCoy will be present at the next meeting.
5. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS - None
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned
at 7:20 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2000, at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Agency Secretary
APPROVED:
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CHAIRMAN