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CC - Minutes 05-30-00t NO-T , 7;"FlVAL UNT/!.. ADOPTED'BY THE {{~~RO.~EMEAD MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGITY COUNC//_ ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING MAY 30, 2000 The adjourned regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council and El Monte City Council - - was called to order by Councilman Vasquez at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Vasquez The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Bruesch ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL: Present: Councilmembers Bruesch, Taylor, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tem Imperial (arrived at 5:10 p.m.), and Mayor Clark (arrived at 5:10 Absent: None EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL Present: C-ouncilmembers-Barrios,-Jimenez; Thurston; Vice-Mayor-Fellow, and Mayor Montes Absent: None L JOINT MEETING A. BRIEFING BY DEVELOPER ADDRESSING A JOINT MEETING WITH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING A DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PROPOSED TO BE PARTIALLY - LOCATED IN ROSEMEAD AND EL MONTE (NORTHEAST CORNER OF VALLEY AND TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARDS) Robert McCoy, developer of the proposed project, gave a presentation on developing the 28 acre parcel into a "power-retail center". Mr. McCoy stated that as of today, there are 19 purchase agreements under contract in escrow, with 7 under negotiation. Councilman Taylor asked where the 19 parcels will be located. Mr. McCoy responded that the parcels are split evenly between the two cities as is most of the project. Mr. McCoy continued with his presentation and stated that the demographics show that the annual income for that area is approximately $50,000 per year and about half of the population are high school graduates plus and that overall, the demographics are very favorable for this project. They are in discussion with major prospective tenants, not with minor shops, and that the center is designed to draw people in on a regular basis during the day and evening, i.e., come for coffee, read the paper, use shaded areas for table games, etc. Mr. McCoy referred to the architectural rendering and stressed again that they want to develop a user friendly site where people can come to sit, buy flowers, get a shoe shine, or a place to meet or wait for your kids. Councilman Bruesch asked what would be the draw of attraction to prospective tenants? Mr. McCoy responded that they are looking for tenants that would draw people on an almost daily basis, such as a supermarket, skating rink, movie theatre, laundry, dry cleaners and other community services. Other entertainment uses might be a bowling alley. CCIOINT MTG WITH EL MONTE 5.30-00 Page p I Councilman Taylor asked if the structures will span the Rio Hondo wash and has L.A. County made any structural changes in the wall? Mr. McCoy responded that L.A. County owns about 21,000 square feet of the wash, and that the wash can handle about 18,000 cubic feet of water per second, which exceeds-the-anticipated design flow by about-4500_cubic-feet.__-__-_-___ Councilman Taylor expressed his concern with the actual supporting structure spanning the wash, and with the heavy truck volume driving over the bridge. _ Mr. McCoy responded that the supports are completely self-supporting and the design load is sized for the highest credible weight, such as a fire truck loaded with water. Councilman Taylor asked who is paying for this. Mr. McCoy responded that the developer is. Councilman Bruesch expressed his concern about relocating the people from the eastern side of the project. Mr. McCoy responded that this area is not in any redevelopment area, and in most cases, they have been able to acquire the properties without having to make any relocation arrangements. Mayor Pro Tern Imperial stated that what is being presented tonight is certainly an improvement over what is currently there, and the development will be an asset to both, - cltles. - --Vice-Mayor Fellow stated that this-project is aesthetically beautiful and hopefully ` - will.spur development in both cities. - Mr. McCoy explained that from anywhere in the center, there is an elevator within 300'. Mr. McCoy continued that each of the big users, has a corner entrance-with, . the-smaller users inside the project to encourage patrons to walk around. The - - - architectural mix is a blend of early California/mission,-with some Spanish and-Alhambra - feel to it that will blend both communities. Councilman Bruesch asked about bringing in high end restaurants. Mr. McCoy responded that there will be several ranges of middle to high end restaurants. Mr. McCoy stated that he will resubmit the Project Schedule (as provided in the packet) for approval in the near future, and requested that at that time, ajoint resolution be adopted by both Council's approving such schedule. Councilman Bruesch stated that through the years constituents living in the proposed project area have continually asked him about having another supermarket in that area. Councilman Thurson pointed out that currently one has to leave the City of El Monte to patronize high end restaurants or for meeting places. Mr. McCoy stated that this development will not have any fast food or drive through restaurants. Mayor Montes stated that she agrees with the comments of both Councils and that this project will certainly be an asset. Ms. Montes continued-that both Councils are- addressing and meeting the needs of the residents. CCJOINT MTG WITH EL MONTE 5-30-00 Page a2 11 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL to support in principal the design scheme for this project and to work in conjunction with the City of El Monte. Vote resulted: Yes: - Bruesch,-Clark, Vasquez Imperial' - No: None Absent: None Abstain: . Taylor_ The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Taylor stated that he voted to abstain there are many decisions that have not been made yet, such as sales tax revenues and other details that need to be clarified. Mr. Taylor stated that he is in favor of the concept overall, but wants to see how the final plans designate which city receives the stores and which receives the parking lot portions. MOTION B_YCOUNCILWOMAN. JIMENEZ,.SECOND BY_VICE-MAYOR. FELLOW to support in principal the design scheme for this project and to work in conjunction with the City of Rosemead. Vote resulted: Yes: T _-_Montes,.Fello-w, Barrios,.Jimenez,_Thurston _ No: None Absent: None - - - - - -Abstain:--- - Nome-___ - - - - - - - - - - The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. - - R: - CITY OF EL MONTE AGENDA ITEM--_ - A. The following is an added agenda item acted upon by the City Council of _the City of El Monte. The need-to take action arose-after the posting of - the May 30, 2000 City Council agenda. MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN FELLOW, SECOND BY COUNCILWOMAN JIMINEZ to add Resolution No. 8024 to the agenda as the need to take action arose after the posting of the May 30, 2000 City Council agenda. Vote resulted: Yes: Montes, Fellow, Barrios, Jimenez, Thurston No: None - Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. RESOLUTION NO. 8024 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE OPPOSING AB 2544 REVISING THE SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY-_ - - MOTION BY COUNCILMAN THURSTON, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR FELLOW that the Council adopt Resolution No. 8024. Vote resulted: Yes: Montes, Fellow, Barrios, Jimenez, Thurston No: None - Absent: - -None - - Abstain: None -The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CUOINT PITG WITH EL MONTE 5-30-00 Page #3 l ' III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, asked if any provisions have been made regarding unlicensed vendors selling their items in or near the project. Mr. McCoy responded that they are aware of that problem and will not allow any of those types of activities. IV. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m. The next regular adjourned meeting for the Rosemead City Council is scheduled for June 6, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. Respectfully submitted: Rosemead City Clerk---'-- MAYOR, CITY OF ROSEMEAD - " T - - -El Monte City Ce`rk --MAYOR;-CITY OF EL MONTE MOINT MTG )19TH EL MONTE 5-30-00 Page #4