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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MARCH 28, 1995
CITY OF R9S17NIEAD
DATE
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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 Vasquez
The Invocation was led by Agencymember Clark
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Agencymembers Clark, Imperial, Vasquez, Vice-Chairman Taylor, and
Chairman Bruesch
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 7, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER VASQUEZ that
the Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting of February 7, 1995, be approved as corrected.
Vote resulted:
Aye:
Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial, Taylor
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 14, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BYAGENCYMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BYAGENCYMEMBER VASQUEZthat
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 14, 1995, be approved as submitted. Vote
resulted:
Aye:
Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial, Taylor
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 28, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER IMPERIALthat
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 28, 1995, be approved as submitted. Vote
resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial, Taylor
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 95-09 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Agency for adoption.
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-09
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A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$124,592.51 AND DEMANDS NO. 3477THROUGH 3479 AND DEMANDS NO.
3488 THROUGH NO. 3500
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER IMPERIALthat
Resolution No. 95-09 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Aye:
Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial, Taylor
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 95-07 - ALLOWING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT FOR FY
1994/95 CONCRETE REPAIR AND HANDICAP RAMP IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The following resolution was presented to the Agency for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT FOR THE FY 1994-95
CONCRETE REPAIR AND HANDICAP RAMP IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ON
VARIOUS CITY STREETS
MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER VASQUEZ that
Resolution No. 95-07 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Aye:
Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
Taylor
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Vice-Chairman Taylor stated that he voted No because there are Project Areas above
the freeway also and too many of the other projects are out of the Project Area. Mr. Taylor
asked if new ramps will be installed prior to redoing the existing ramps.
Frank Tripepi, Executive Director explained that anytime any concrete repairs or
projects are done, if there is a ramp in place, it has to be modified at that time to bring them
up to ADA requirements.
Vice-Chairman Taylor stated that the corner curbs that do not have ramps should be
done first.
Al Rodriguez, City Engineer, responded that their priority is to do the sidewalks where
no ramps currently exist.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 95-08 - ALLOWING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT FOR
THE HIGHCLIFF RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The following resolution was presented to the Agency for approval:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-08
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A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT FOR THE HIGHCLIFF
STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
MOTION BYAGENCYMEMBER VASQUEZ, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER CLARK that
Resolution No. 95-08 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Aye:
Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
Taylor
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Vice-Chairman Taylor stated that he voted No because the project is too far out of the
Project Area and is not contiguous with it and that City funds should be used.
4. ENGINEERING PROPOSAL - WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS ON HIGHCLIFF STREET
(JACKSON AVENUE/DEL MAR AVENUE)
MOTION BYAGENCYMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BYAGENCYMEMBER VASQUEZ that
the Agency approved the engineering proposal and direct staff to begin the preparation of the
necessary plans and specifications. Vote resulted:
Aye:
Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
Taylor
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Vice-Chairman Taylor stated the he voted No because the project is too far out of the
project area and is not contiguous with it and that City funds should be used.
5. APPROVAL OF WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER
COMPANY FOR HIGHCLIFF STREET
MOTION BYAGENCYMEMBER VASQUEZ, SECOND BYAGENCYMEMBER CLARKthat
the Agency approved the agreement and authorize the Executive Director to execute the
contract on behalf of the Agency. Vote resulted:
Aye:
Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
Taylor
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Vice-Chairman Taylor stated that he voted No because the project is too far out of the
Project Area and is not contiguous with it and that City funds should be used.
6. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS
FOR THE 1994/95 CONCRETE REPAIRS AND HANDICAP ACCESS RAMP PROJECT
Vice-Chairman Taylor referred to the staff report paragraph that states "Generally, the
work locations are on various streets south of the 10-Freeway", and asked when and if there
will there be a project north of the freeway, and if so, those streets listed north of the 10-
freeway should be a City project.
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Mr. Tripepi responded that eventually there will be a project.north of the freeway, but
that the bulk of this work is south of the freeway and for clarity to change the wording from
"...various streets south of the 10-Freeway." to "...various streets throughout the City".
MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER VASQUEZ
that the Agency approve the change in wording on the staff report to "...various streets
throughout the City.", approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids
by the Agency Secretary. Vote resulted:
Aye:
Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
Taylor
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Vice-Chairman Taylor stated that he voted No as the streets north of the freeway
should be a City project.
7. VIRGINIA STREET (DENTON/BRIGHTON) - STREET RECONSTRUCTION
Vice-Chairman Taylor asked who the ultimate payer is.
Al Rodriguez, City Engineer, responded that the Agency is and the LADAA has agreed
to pay their portion of the improvements which would consist of extending Virginia Street
through to Brighton Avenue for an approximate cost of $100,000.
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, asked if the residents on Brighton have
been informed of this project.
Mr. Tripepi responded that if -this project is approved, the residents will then be
informed.
Vice-Chairman Bruesch asked if Denton Street will be vacated and will the Agency
receive any payment for this.
Mr. Tripepi responded that Denton Street will become the property of LADAA and the
Agency will not receive any payment.
Agencymember Imperial stated that he favors notifying the residents prior to the
project being approved and that the Agency should honor the decisions of the property
owners.
Vice-Chairman Taylor stated that should the Agency approve a plan tonight, then the
residents would not have a choice or say in this project. Mr. Taylor suggested that a public
meeting be held at Zapopan Center for the area residents before any decisions are made by
the Agency.
Chairman Bruesch stated that this item will be tabled until a meeting is held with the
residents.
8. ACCEPTANCE OF ZAPOPAN PARK PLAY EQUIPMENT PROJECT
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BYAGENCYMEMBER IMPERIALthat
the Agency accept and authorize the Agency Secretary to file the Notice of Completion. Vote
resulted:
Aye:
Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial, Taylor
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
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The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
9. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS - None
10. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MATTERS - None
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at
7:55 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 25, 1995, at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Agency Se retary
APPROVED:
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