RRA - 04-25-95MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APRIL 25, 1995
CITY OP FOcEMEAD
DATE 671
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The regular Meeting of the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency was called to order by
Chairman Bruesch 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 Taylor
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Agencymembers Bruesch, Imperial, Taylor, Vice-Chairman Clark, and
Chairman Vasquez
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 11, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER IMPERIAL
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 11 , 1995, be approved as submitted. Vote
resulted:
Aye:
Clark, Bruesch
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
Vasquez, Imperial, Taylor
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
1. RRA RESOLUTION NO. 95-11 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Agency for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$180,730.21 AND DEMANDS NO. 3535 AND THROUGH NO. 3544 AND
DEMAND NO. 3526
Agencymember Imperial requested a memo on the necessity of doing the three storm
drain projects listed on Page 1.
MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER CLARK that
Resolution No. 95-11 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Aye: Clark, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial, Taylor
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
3. VIRGINIA STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATE (Taken out of order)
Al Rodriguez, City Engineer, presented the staff report and stated that generally, the
residents of Brighton Street are not in favor of extending Virginia Street to Denton whereas
the Virginia Street residents are in favor of the project. Mr. Rodriguez stated that the
recommendation is to meet again with the residents of Virginia Street.
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Agencymember Taylor requested cost estimates for the project and stated that there
are too many alternatives available creating an atmosphere of anxiety and uncertainty for the
property owners.
Frank Tripepi, Executive Director, responded that the project was developed to improve
the traffic flow and explained that staff needs guidance from the Agency prior to holding the
meeting with the residents to better define the project.
Agencymember Imperial requested cost estimates once the project is approved by the
residents.
Vice-Chairman Clark stated that the Brighton Street residents were opposed to the
project while the Virginia Street residents were in favor of it and want some type of
improvements done to the street and sidewalks.
Agencymember Imperial stated that the Council should base their decision on what the
residents want.
Agencymember Bruesch explained that there is a long-standing problem with the auto
dealer trucks unloading on Garvey Avenue and this project will get the trucks off of Garvey
Avenue, but despite that, Virginia Street needs to be improved as it is one of the few
substandard streets left in the City.
Chairman Vasquez asked how many in the audience from Brighton Street were
opposed to project, nine people raised their hands; in favor, none. There were five people
from Virginia Street in attendance.
Agencymember Bruesch stated that since there is opposition to the project from the
Brighton Street residents that reconstruction be concentrated on Denton and Virginia Streets
and that staff meet with the residents on Virginia Street to explain the two options and let
them make a decision.
Agencymember Taylor stated that in fairness and equity, staff should meet with the
L.A. Auto Auction also as they will be assessed for Denton Street.
Agencymember Imperial suggested a Town Hall meeting with Virginia Street residents.
MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIRMAN CLARK that
the Agency not consider an exit on Brighton Street and directed staff to meet with Virginia
Street residents to discuss reconstruction of their street. Vote resulted:
Aye:
Clark, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial, Taylor
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
4. IRRIGATION BID SPECIFICATIONS - ZAPOPAN PARK
MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER CLARK that
the Agency approved the specifications and authorize staff to solicit bids. Vote resulted:
Aye:
Clark, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial, Taylor
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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2. ENGINEERING PROPOSAL - CORRIDOR BEAUTIFICATION OF WALNUT GROVE
AVENUE, SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD, AND DEL MAR AVENUE
Agencymember Bruesch noted that the Caltrans maintenance yard at Hellman and
Walnut Grove is now vacant and asked if that area and the freeway off-ramp could be
included in the beautification project.
Frank Tripepi, Executive Director responded that this matter is being looked into and
the Agency will be kept informed.
Vice-Chairman Clark requested that the beautification concepts be developed prior to
investing money in detailed engineering drawings whereby should there be any opposition to
the project layout, the Agency has not invested a great deal of money.
Mr. Tripepi responded that face renderings of the medians will be provided.
Agencymember Taylor asked what this proposal includes for $178,000.
Al Rodriguez, City Engineer, responded that it includes landscape concepts, different
alternatives and cost layouts, full median layout, beautification for the slopes and preliminary
work for Caltrans and County approval. Mr. Rodriguez continued that before recommending
any medians, openings and turn pocket lanes, a ground survey has to be done to locate all
driveways, where businesses lie, streets connecting and various parkway obstructions.
Agencymember Taylor requested that this item be deferred to the next meeting to
include the preliminary cost and to clarify what this includes.
5. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
Agencymember Taylor inquired about a Grand Jury Report from Mr. Tripepi.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MATTERS - None
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at
7:35 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 9, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Agency Secretary
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