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CDC - Item 2B - Minutes 11-28-06MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION November 28, 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: Commissioners Imperial, Tran, Vice-Chairman Nunez, Chairman Taylor Absent: Commissioner Clark (excused absence) 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE None 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Resolution No. 2006-26 Claims and Demands Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2006-26, for payment of Commission expenditures in the amount of $216,962.68 demands 8027 through 8030. Commissioner Tran made a motion with a second by. Vice-Chairman Nunez to approve Resolution No. 2006-26 Claims and Demands. Vote resulted: - Yes: Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, Tran No: None Absent: Clark Abstain: None The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. Minutes October 24, 2006 - Regular Meeting November 14, 2006 - Regular Meeting CDC Minutes 11-14-06 Page 1 of 5 • • Chairman Taylor asked for clarification on an item from the minutes of October 24, 2006. On page 2 of 5, the minutes stated: "However, due to interest rate fluctuations, the savings may vary and in fact, by the end of the bond term, an annual savings might not be achieved." Chairman Taylor then referenced the minutes of November 14, 2006; on page 4 of 5 it was stated that "bond authorization is subject to the condition of net savings of at least 5%". Agency Attorney Wallin confirmed that the approved bond resolution would only go forward if the proposed savings could be achieved. Chairman Taylor also inquired about the Real Property Negotiation listed on the closed session in the November 14 minutes. Agency Attorney Wallin stated that the price and terms of payment are still under negotiation but were noticed that way on the agenda per Brown Act regulations. . Commissioner Tran made a motion with a second by Vice-Chairman Nunez to approve the October 24 and November 14 minutes. Vote resulted: Yes: Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, Tran No: None Absent: Clark Abstain: None The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 3. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIRMAN & COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Tran inquired about the status of the City Hall remodel project. Redevelopment and Economic Development Manager Saike explained staff is in the process of evaluating Commission requests and will generate schematic designs for consideration at the next meeting. Executive Director Lazzaretto emphasized that prior to the next meeting, designs will be distributed for Commission review. 4. MATTERS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & STAFF A. Street Tree Inventory A GIS-based street tree inventory is proposed to be developed that will provide a complete inventory of all street trees within the City, including a determination of the specie, size, condition and location. This will provide the basis for developing future street tree planting programs and provide a CDC Minutes 11-28-2006 Page 2 of 5 • record of maintenance, and to provide accurate records for defense of claims. Recommendation: That the Commission approve the proposal from Great Scott Tree Service, Inc. and direct staff to begin implementing the project. Executive Director Lazzaretto explained the need for the Street Tree Inventory. Great Scott Tree Service is one of two consultants that submitted proposals for this task. This company is currently providing tree trimming services for all the street trees in Rosemead and submitted a competitive proposal of $5 per tree. Director of Parks and Recreation Burbank explained that a tree trimming list is provided to the Great Scott Tree Services monthly; the list is based on a superintendent survey and requests from residents. Vice-Chairman Nunez inquired if the inventory data will be available electronically. Mr. Burbank explained that after the inventory is completed, the software will provide accurate records including the type, size and height of the trees. Chairman Taylor stated that the in-house GPS system and aerial photographs that cover forty five miles of streets should suffice for the project. He opposed spending $50,000 from Redevelopment funding for the Citywide project. Juan Nunez, Rosemead resident, commented that trees on the south side of Garvey Avenue (west of Del Mar) were cut a lower length than the trees on the north side of the street. He requested the lower length be implemented on both sides of the street. Mr. Burbank will follow-up on Mr. Nunez's request. Commissioner Tran made a motion with a second by Vice-Chairman Nunez to approve the proposal from Great Scott Tree Service, Inc. and direct staff to begin implementing the project. Vote resulted: Yes: Imperial, Nunez, Tran No: Taylor Absent: Clark Abstain: None The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. Exclusive Negotiating Agreements - Manarino Realty Manarino Realty has recently submitted a request for an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement ("ENA") with the Rosemead Community CDC Minutes 11-28-2006 Page 3 of 5 • Development Commission ("CDC") for a ,proposed project at the northeast corner of Temple City and Valley Boulevards. Staff has worked with the CDC's legal counsel and the developer to draft an ENA which is acceptable to the City and developer. Recommendation: That the Commission approve the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement between the Rosemead Community Development Commission and Manarino Realty for the development of a proposed project at the northeast corner of Temple City and Valley Boulevards. Vice-Chairman Nunez made a motion with a second by Commissioner Tran to approve the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Manarino Realty. Vote resulted: Yes: Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, Tran No: None Absent: Clark Abstain: None The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. Closed Session CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8) Property 9020 Steele Street 8609 Valley Boulevard 8635 Valley Boulevard 8637 Valley Boulevard 8705 Valley Boulevard 8711 Valley Boulevard Property Owner Alan Kao Good Life Enterprises LLC Rosemead Warehouse Partnership Rosemead Masonic Bldg. Assn. Rosemead Church of Christ Grand Inn Inc. Negotiating Parties - Agency Executive Director Deputy Executive Director Under Negotiation - Price and terms of payment The Closed Session started at 7:20 p.m. and ended at 7:29 P.M. Agency Attorney Wallin stated that no reportable action resulted from the Closed Session discussion. CDC Minutes 11-28-2006 Page 4 of 5 • • 5. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Tran made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 pm. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 19, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: Commission Secretary CHAIRMAN CDC Minutes 11-28-2006 Page 5 of 5