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CDC - Item 2A - Minutes 12-11-07• 0 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: Rosemead Community Development Commission Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2007 Page I of 5 • 0 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. Rosemead Community Development Commission Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2007 Page 2 qf5 0 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? Rosemead Community Development Commission Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2007 Page 3 of 5 • 0 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. i 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 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 RC&IGroup 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. Rosemead Community Development Commission Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2007 Page 4 of 5 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, Nuriez, 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 Rosemead Community Development Commission Meeting Minules of December 11, 2007 Page 5 of 5