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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
February 28, 2006
Chairman Imperial 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.
Commissioner Tran led the pledge to the flag and Commissioner Clark led the invocation.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Commissioners Clark, Nunez, Tran, Vice-Chairman Taylor, Chairman Imperial
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
CDC RESOLUTION NO. 2006-05 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Agency for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-05 CLAIMS AND-DEMANDS
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF S 85,664.48 DEMANDS NO. 7797 THROUGH
7802
A motion was made by Commissioner Tran with a second by Commissioner Nunez that
the Commission adopt Resolution No. 2006-05 for payment of Commission expenditures.
Vote resulted:
Aye: Clark, Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, and Tran
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
INFORMATION REGARDING SALE OF TAX ALLOCATION BONDS SERIES
2006A
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Diana 1-lue reported that the bond sale will close on March 9. The city achieved a
savings of 5.75 % which will result in a savings of $537,000 (approximately $180,00 per
year). About $5.45 million in new money will be made available for redevelopment
purposes. Insurance was provided by AMBAC for approximately $200,000. The
insurance boosted the bond's rating from Triple B + to Triple A.
3. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH REMODEL OF COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
Assistant City Manager Don Wagner outlined council chambers recommended
improvements:
Chamber Redecoration: $100 - $150,000
New Dais: $50,000 - $100,000
Sound System: up to $75,000
Commissioner Nunez requested that the new audio system be able to project City Council
meeting audio to staff offices. Ideas for the voting system were also discussed. The City
of Walnut was referenced as having a good timer system for public speakers.
Commissioner Nunez also requested the dais be wired for laptops, integrating PowerPoint
presentations. Utilizations of laptops might facilitate a paperless agenda.
Vice-Chairman Taylor and Chairman Imperial felt that laptop/electronic device operation
during meetings might be distracting to audience members.
A wireless audio system for the hearing impaired was also discussed.
It was determined that it best to wire during the remodel with a decision about laptop use
being made at a future meeting.
Changing the shape of the dais to one that is more curved allowing council members the
ability to see the audience, each other, staff and vice versa was discussed.
Commissioner Tran asked how long the sound system update would take. It was
indicated the update would take at least 6 months, but might vary if the remodel was done
in stages.
Vice-Chairman Taylor supported the audio and the voting system update but expressed
concern over the cost of the dais remodel.
Commissioner Clark requested a modified dais shape (not a true horseshoe).
Commissioner Tran made a motion with a second by Commissioner Nunez that the
Commission directs staff to sign a letter agreement with Onyx Architects to remodel the
Council Chambers including a new audio system.
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Vote resulted:
Aye: Clark; Imperial, Nunez, and Tran
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
4. AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CALIFORNIA REDEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO, MARCH 8-10,2006,
MONTEREY CALIFORNIA
The following was presented to the Agency for adoption: that the Commission authorizes
the attendance of any Commissioner, the Executive Director and staff designees.
Vote resulted:
Aye: Clark, Imperial, Nunez, Taylor and Tran
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
5. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
None
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at
7:25 p.m. The next meeting will take place on March 14, 2006 at 7:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted:
APPROVED:
Commission Secretary
CHAIRMAN
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