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RRA - 04-25-95MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APRIL 25, 1995 CITY OP FOcEMEAD DATE 671 , 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. RRA 4-25-95 Page #1 0 0 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. RRA 4-25-95 Page #2 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 RRA 4-25-95 Page #3 n ccRrnrM.