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Minutes of the Regular Meeting
ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
December 11, 2007
Chairman Tran called the regular meeting of the Rosemead Community Development
Commission to order at 6:06 p.m. in the conference room at City Hall, at 8838 E. Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The pledge to the flag was led by Vice-Chairman
Nunez and the invocation was led by Chairman Tran.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Commissioners Clark, Low, Taylor
Vice-Chairman Nunez, Chairman Tran
Absent: None
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
2.-CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
October 9, 2007 - Regular Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2007-24 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-24 for payment of
Commission expenditures in the amount of $10,700.12 demands no.
9321 through 9325.
D. International Council of Shopping Centers - 2008 Spring Conference
May 18-21, 2008, Las Vegas
The conference will include a Trade Exposition; a Leasing Mall, which
features 1,300 of the world's leading developers, retailers and lenders;
and Educational sessions and Workshops.
Recommendation: That the Community Development Commission
authorize the attendance of any Commissioners, the City Attorney, the
Executive Director and/or staff designee.
Vice-Chairman Nunez made a motion, second by Commissioner Low to approve the
aforementioned Consent Calendar items with the exception of the October 9, 2007
minutes. Votes resulted in:
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Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran,
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
The following Consent Calendar items were pulled for separate consideration: Item A -
September 25, 2007 minutes, November 20, 2007 minutes and Item C.
Commissioner Low pulled the minutes of September 25, 2007 and November 20, 2007 for
revision.
C. Resolution No. 2007-25 Claims and Demands
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-25 for payment of
Commission expenditures in the amount of $18,968.97 demands No.
8187 and 9326 through 9328.
Commissioner Clark inquired about the verbiage on the agenda regarding Claims and
Demands.
Executive Director Chi explained that during the course of finalizing the agenda, Ms.
Clark might have received an earlier version before finalizing the agenda.
Vice-Chairman Nunez made a motion, second by Commissioner Low to approve the
aforementioned item. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIRMAN & COMMISSIONERS- None
4. MATTERS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & STAFF
A. Glendon Way Redevelopment Project
On July 7, 2007, the Community Development Commission considered
three (3) development firms for the proposed Glendon Way redevelopment
project (Primestor, Manarino Realty, and Jacobsen Family Holdings). At
that meeting, the Commission selected Primestor as the developer for the
project and authorized staff to prepare an Exclusive Negotiating
Agreement (ENA) with the firm. Approximately 4 months later, at the
Commission's November 20, 2007 meeting, staff presented the draft ENA
with Primestor to the Commission for consideration.
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At this meeting, the Commission expressed several concerns related to
the overall timeframe of the ENA requested by Primestor and the time it
took to complete the ENA. Based upon these concerns, the Commission
denied the ENA request by Primestor.
At this point, the Commission may consider the following options:
1. Select another developer from the initial proposals either Jacobsen
Family Holdings or Manarino Realty;
2. Direct staff to solicit additional responses from developers.
Recommendation: That the Rosemead Community Development
Commission provide direction regarding the Glendon Way redevelopment
project.
Executive Director Chi presented a summary regarding the three developers that were
under consideration. After selecting a developer, staff worked with Primestor to develop
an ENA. On the last meeting the Commission expressed some concerns with the
timeframe of the ENA requested by Primestor. Base on the actions taken by the
Commission on the last meeting, staff brought back for their consideration, options to
select another developer from the initial proposals or direct staff to solicit other
developers.
Chairman Tran asked Executive Director Chi, that the City had dealt with Manarino
Realty before, therefore what is the timeframe of the ENA for Jacobsen Family
Holdings?
Executive Director Chi explained that Jacobsen Family Holdings are currently in the
process of completing a project in the City of Duarte. They are looking for their next
project, in conversations with both developers; staff would recommend Jacobsen Family
Holdings.
Vice-Chairman Nunez made a motion to recommend the Commission grant the ENA to
Jacobsen Family Holdings and accept the recommendation.
Commissioner Low second the motion.
Chairman Tran inquired about the 90 day timeframe.
Executive Director Chi confirmed to the Commission, that a reasonable timeframe will
be reached.
Chairman Tran expressed his concern with the negotiations with Primestor which took
four months but is confident that 90 days are okay.
Commissioner Clark asked Executive Director Chi, since the Commission has dealt with
Manarino Realty and Primestor, what is the story with Jacobsen?
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Executive Director Chi explained that Mr. Manarino and his firm expressed interest in a
project within the-City and was also pursuing another project in Temple City at the same
time.
Commissioner Taylor indicated that Manarino Realty had his original six months and
then had 90 days after that. Within 9 months, Manarino Realty did not,contact the
property owners, his letter stated that he would expect tens of millions of dollars in
subsidy closed projects and did not act in good faith.
Commission Attorney Joe Montes asked for clarification on the motion.
Chairman Tran responded that the motion was to bring back an ENA to get formally
approve by the Commission.
Commission Attorney Montes added that the term of the ENA should be 90 days.
Vice-Chairman Nunez made a motion, second by Commissioner Low to bring back the
ENA and Jacobsen Family Holdings. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
B. Closed Session: The City Council will recess to a Closed Session
pursuant to:
1) Government Code 54956.9(c):
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8)
Property
8828 Glendon Way
8832 Glendon Way
8920 Glendon Way
3520 Ivar Avenue
3527 Ivar Avenue
Negotiating Parties - Agency
Property Owner
M. Garcia
R C & I Group
8920 Glendon Way Associates Inc.
Thang Q. & Kathy T. Pham
Fifteen SAC Self Storage Corp.
Executive Director
Assistant City Manager
Under Negotiation - Price and terms of payment
The Commission recessed to close session at 6:19 pm. The Community Development
Commission reconvened back from close session at 6:36 pm.
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Chairman Tran reported that the Commission acted to authorize staff to negotiate price
and terms of payments of the aforementioned properties. Also, Commissioners Clark
and Taylor resented the purchase of 8832 Glendon Way. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Low, Nunez, Tran
No: Clark, Taylor
Abstain: None
Absent: None
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:37 pm. The meeting of the next Community Development
Commission meeting will take place on January 8, 2008 at 6:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted:
Gloria Molleda
ACTING COMMISSION SECRETARY
APPROVED:
John Tran
CHAIRMAN
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