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APPROVED BY THE ROSEMEAD
REDEVELOMIENT AGENCY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
JULY 13, 1999
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Agency was called to order by Chairman Vasquez
at 7:03 p.m. in the conference room of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead,
California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Agencymember Clark.
The Invocation was led by Agencymember Imperial
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Agencymembers Bruesch, Imperial, Taylor, Vice Chairman Clark, and Chairman
Vasquez
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NNE 8, 1999 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
IMPERIAL that the Mrnutes of the Regular Meeting of June 8, 1999, be approved as submitted.
Vote resulted:
Aye:
Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial, Taylor
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF NUNUTES: NNE 22, 1999 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
BRUESCH that the NSnutes of the Regular Meeting of June 22, 1999, be approved as submitted.
Vote resulted:
Aye:
Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial, Taylor
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
1. RRA RESOLUTION NO. 99-16 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Agency for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-16 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE
SUM OF $220,099.35 AND DEMANDS NO. 5602 THROUGH 5627
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MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
BRUESCH that the Agency adopt Resolution No. 99-16. Vote resulted:
Aye:
Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez, Imperial, Taylor
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
2. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS NO. 5 AND NO. 6, AND AUTHORIZATION
TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND ACCEPT THE GARVEY
PARK CLUBHOUSE/SHERIFF'S SUBSTATION
Agencymember Taylor requested that the Change Orders be deferred to the next meeting
and for the Agency to accept filing of the Notice of Completion. Mr. Taylor questioned the plan
check procedures on this building and asked why the architect's did not foresee these problems up
front. Councilman Taylor requested backup information on all of the Change Orders. Mr.
Taylor stated that the Architect is charging an additional $3,000 for administrative services and
would like to know why these problems were not caught in the beginning or why the Building
Department did not catch these in plan check.
Michael Burbank, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that with the exception of
Change Orders No. 5 and 6, everything was internal, hidden in the walls.
MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
IMPERIAL that the Agency execute the Certificate of Substantial Completion and authorize staff
to file the Notice of Completion. Vote resulted:
Aye:
Clark, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial, Taylor
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Agencymember Bruesch asked when the ribbon cutting ceremony would be held.
It was tentatively decided that the ceremony would be held in the first week of September.
3. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO
SEEK BIDS FOR THE CITY HALL FOUNTAIN REHABILITATION
MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER IMPERIAL,,SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
BRUESCH that the Agency approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for
bids by the Agency Secretary. Before vote could result, more conversation ensued.
Agencymember Bruesch requested staff to look into the possibility of an electronic reader
board for placement in front of City Hall.
Vote resulted:
Aye:
Clark, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No:
Taylor
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
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The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Agencymember Taylor stated that he voted No as City funds should be used for this
project.
4. APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS FOR CITY HALL COMMUNICATION
SYSTEM REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Agencymember Bruesch asked if the phone jacks would have internet capability.
Don Bushor, of Com Consultants, responded affirmative. However, the City
administration has complete control over who has access to any of the features, internet being one
of the data file servers. Mr. Bushor stated that that feature can be on or off at any one work
station at City Hall.
Ageencymember Bruesch stated the internet access is necessary to track legislative bills
and other pertinent data.
Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that once the phone system is in place, every
office will have internet access.
Agencymember Taylor asked what happens when the main frame breaks down and
everything shuts down, such as what just occurred with the warrent register checks for the City
and Agency Claims and Demands.
Mr. Wagner responded that each station will also be a stand alone station. If there is a
problem in the mainframe software system, then the network and internet systems will shut down.
However, each station will have the ability to do their own work independently.
Agencymember Bruesch referring to the City's housing needs assessments, stated that all
of that information is now available on the internet. Mr. Bruesch continued that many services
such as grants will be available only on the net and the City needs to have that capability.
Vice Chairman Clark stated that she favors each department and the Council office having
access to the internet. Ms. Clark stated that a Department or Councilmember should be able to
track or subscribe a legislative bill, and that the situation will only get worse if internet access is
not available. Ms. Clark cited a situation where she was asked by a constituent for information on
a pending bill and was embarrassed at not being unable to obtain it immediately.
MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
BRUESCH that the Agency approve the Request for Proposal and direct staff to advertise and
solicit proposals; and that the motion be amended as suggested by Vice-Chairman Clark that
access internet access and appropriate hardware be provided to the Council office, Management,
and Department Heads. The maker of the motion and the second accepted the amended motion.
Vote resulted:
Aye:
Clark, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No:
Taylor
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Agencymember Taylor stated that he is in favor of the program, but feels City funds
should be used.
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5. MATTERS FROM. OFFICIALS
Agencymember Taylor requested copies of all the Redevelopment Agency agreements
with the property owners in Project Area No. 1.
Mr. Wagner clarified that Mr. Taylor is requesting the property agreements with K-Mart
and Diamond Square Sales Tax Agreement.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY MATTERS
Hugh Foutz, former City Treasurer, addressed the Agency on various matters.
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40
p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for July 27, 1999, at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Age cy Secret 4y
APPROVED:
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