CDC - Item 2B - Minutes 04-24-07MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
April 24, 2007
Chairman Traln called the regular meeting of the Rosemead Community Development
Commission to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Conference Room of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
Vice-ChairmaIn Nunez led the pledge to the flag and Commissioner Low led the
invocation.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Commissioners Clark, Low, Taylor, Vice-Chairman Nunez and
Chairman Tran
Absent: None
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution No. 2007-07 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-07 for payment of
Commission expenditures in the amount of $29,031.04 demands 8095
through 8107.
B. Minutes
April 10, 2007 - Regular Meeting
D. Bank Signature Cards.
The City of Rosemead requires several different bank accounts to
efficiently operate its financial matters. Authorized signers on the City's
bank accounts include all Councilmembers; City Clerk; City Manager;
Assistant City Manager and Chief Financial Officer. Banks require new .
isignature cards to be completed upon any changes in the list of authorized
Isigners.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize Chief Financial
Officer, Lisa Pedote be named as signers on the various City of
Rosemead Bank Accounts, replacing the name of the former Chief
Financial Officer.
E. 7801-7825 Garvey Avenue
Summary of a mixed-use development project proposed at 7801-7825
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Garvey Avenue in the City of Rosemead.
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Recommendation: That the Community Development Commission
receive and file this report.
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Exclusive Negotiating Agreement - Mr. Hieu Tran, Owner/Developer
of the San Gabriel Superstore
IMr. Hieu Tran, owner/developer of the San Gabriel Superstore in the City
of San Gabriel, is again requesting an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement
,(ENA) with the Community Development Commission to redevelop the
1+/- acre site at southeast corner of Rosemead Boulevard and Steele
Street.
Staff has worked with the CDC's legal counsel and Mr. Tran to draft an
ENA which is acceptable to both parties.
Recommendation: That the Commission approve the Exclusive
Negotiating Agreement between the Rosemead Community Development
Commission and Mr. Hieu Tran for the potential development of the
southeast corner of Rosemead Boulevard and Steele Street.
Vice-Chairman Nunez made a motion, with a second by Commissioner Low to approve
the aforementioned-Consent Calendar items A, B, D, E, and F. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
C. Authorization to Seek Proposals for Audit Services
The California Government Code requires that an independent audit of the
City of Rosemead's records, books, and inventories be conducted and a
report issued thereon. The City's current auditor McGladrey & Pullen has
performed the audit for over 20 years. The current contract ended after
audit services for fiscal year ending June 30, 2006.
'The services provided by the independent auditor are to support the City's
reporting function as well as to provide ongoing technical support when
necessary. The contracting of a new independent auditor will facilitate the
successful completion of the City's objectives.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to
seek proposals to contract with a new public accounting firm to perform
the annual audits of the financial statements of the City of Rosemead, the
Rosemead Community Development Commission, and the Rosemead
Housing Development Corporation. In addition, the accounting firm will
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also perform the audit to satisfy the requirement imposed by the Single
Audit Act and the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB Circular
-133).
Vice-Chairman Nunez made a motion, with a second by Commissioner Low to approve
the aforementioned Consent Calendar item C. Vote resulted:
Yes: Low,.Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: Clark
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIRMAN & COMMISSIONERS - None
4. MATTERS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & STAFF
A. Proposed Uses of CDBG & HOME Funds for Fiscal Year 2007-08
The City of Rosemead is a federal entitlement grant recipient of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). To better
utilize the available CDBG and HOME funds, staff is proposing
modifications to the existing program administration and delivery.
Recommendation: That the Commission discuss the proposed
modifications to the CDBG and HOME administration, program delivery,
and staffing.
Vice-Chairman Nunez made a motion, with a second by Commissioner Low to approve
the aforementioned item. Vote resulted:
Yes: Low, Nunez, Tran
No: Clark, Taylor
Abstain: None
Absent: None
B. Rosemead City Council Chamber Remodel Project
ONYX Architects has prepared a Design Development package for the
Rosemead City Council Chambers Remodel project. The package
provides the Commission with an overview of the project'including a state
of the art audio/visual system, reconfiguration of the Council dais and staff
area, and other furniture, fixtures and equipment.
Recommendation: That the Commission take the following actions:
1. Approve the proposed Design Development package for the City
Council Chambers and authorize staff to proceed with the
preparation of construction documents.
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2. Approve the professional services contract with ONYX Architects
for architectural services for the duration of the Council Chambers
Remodel.
Vice-Chairm In Nunez made a motion, with a second by Commissioner Low to approve
the aforementioned item. Vote resulted:
iYes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Abstain: None
!Absent: None
The Community Development Commission recessed at 7:55 pm to reconvene after the
City Council meeting. The Community Development Commission meeting reconvened
to closed session at 10:05 pm. No reportable action resulted at the Closed Session.
C. Closed Session: The City Council will recess to a Closed Session
pursuant to:
1) Government Code 54956.9(c):
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:35 pm. The next Community Development Commission
regular meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
Commission !Secretary CHAIRMAN
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