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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
September 12, 2006
Chairman Taylor called the regular meeting of the Rosemead Community Development
Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
Commissioner Imperial led the pledge to the flag and Chairman Taylor led the
invocation.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Commissioner Imperial, Tran, Vice-Chairman Nunez, Chairman Taylor
Absent: Commissioners Clark
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution No. 2006-20 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2006-20, for payment of
Commission expenditures in the amount of $292,558.93 demands 7965
through 7976.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tran with a second by Vice-
Chairman Nunez that the Commission adopts Resolution No. 2006-20 for
payment of Commission expenditures in the amount of $292,5.58.93
demands 7965 through 7976 on the Consent Calendar.
Chairman Taylor requested clarification of an item listed for $250,000 on
the claims and demands. Director of Finance Ogawa indicated the cost
was for a statutory pass for agencies from Los Angeles County. Assistant
City Manager Wagner indicated he would submit back-up for the item to
Chairman Taylor.
Vote resulted:
Aye: Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, and Tran
No: None
Absent: Clark
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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3. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIRMAN & COMMISSIONERS
None
4. MATTERS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & STAFF
A.- City Hall Remodel Project- Phased Alternatives
Over the past several years, City staff has been working with ONYX
Architects of Pasadena for the remodel of Rosemead City Hall. The
Architect has prepared two conceptual alternatives for the Commission to
consider, copies of which will be distributed the day prior to the
Commission Meeting (September 11, 2006).
Both of these conceptual design alternatives recommend that the overall
City Hall remodel project be conducted in the following four phases:
Phase I: City Council Chambers & Public Lobby Area (Top Floor)
Phase fl: Administrative Offices (Top Floor).
Phase III: Community Development Offices (Top Floor)
Phase IV: Finance and Parks & Recreation Offices (Bottom Floor)
Recommendation: That the Commission take the following action:
• Review a presentation by staff regarding two conceptual
alternatives for the comprehensive remodel of the existing City Hall.
• Select one of the remodel concepts as a basis for the project.
• Authorize staff to proceed with Phase I of the City Hall Remodel
Project, which includes the rehabilitation of the City Council
Chambers and adjoining public lobby area.
Mr. Juan Nunez commented that the City Hall has worked fine for approximately 40
years except for the audio system. Chairman Taylor assured him that the audio system
is part of the remodel plan being considered.
Of the two conceptual alternatives, one is a touch up of the existing design and the
other is a more invasive redesign of the facility, but still works within the footprint of the
existing design.
Chairman Taylor expressed concern about the location of the City Manager restroom
used by Councilmembers and the installation of a proposed elevator. Staff stated these
are preliminary designs and will be refined in the next design phase.
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Assistant City Manager Wagner clarified that the purpose in bringing this before the
Commission is to give a progress update and seek approval for at least PHASE 1 of the
remodel project. One of the ideas presented for consideration included the installation
of five council offices, where the conference room and the City Manager restroom are
currently located.
Commissioner Imperial stressed that handicap accessibility be achieved with the
remodel project.
Chairman Taylor requested clarification about a proposed audio visual room. Staff
responded the room would be used to store audio and video equipment to record
meetings.
Staff sought approval to proceed with Phase 1 of the project and the Commission
selection of a remodel concept, but reminded the Commission they would not be bound
to exact designs at this point.
Vice-Chairman Nunez also reiterated handicap accessibility downstairs should also be
accommodated.
Commissioner Tran asked if Phase 1 could proceed if the location of the elevator was
determined later and recommended that course. Chairman Taylor also expressed
support for this idea.
Vice-Chairman Nunez also expressed his support of the modified Phase 1 plan and
requested additional discussion time in the future when additional Phases are brought
back to the Commission.
Commissioner Tran made a motion to authorize staff to proceed with Phase I of the City
Hall Remodel Project to remodel Council Chambers and the public lobby area with a
elevator location to be determined in the future.
Chairman Taylor and the Commissioners discussed whether the approval would.include
moving the receptionist area to the lobby.
Commissioner Tran amended his motion to authorize staff to only proceed with the
Council Chambers remodel at this time, with a second by Vice-Chairman Nunez.
Vote resulted:
Aye: Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, and Tran
No: None
Absent: Clark
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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Commissioner Clark joined the meeting at 7:40 pm; Chairman Taylor gave her a brief
discussion and action update.
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, a motion was made by
Commissioner Tran to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 p.m. The next regular meeting is
scheduled for September 26, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
Commission Secretary CHAIRMAN
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