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RRA – Approval of Minutes 10-21-97 NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL ARPROI/ED EY THE ROSEMEAD $$DEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OCTOBER 21, 1997 The adjourned regular meeting of the Rosemead Agency was called to order by Chairman Imperial at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Agencymember Clark The Invocation was led by Agencymember Taylor ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Agencymembers Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Vice Chairman Bruesch and Chairman Imperial Absent: None PRESENTATION: Terri Gonzales, Southern California Edison District Manager, provided the Council with an update of how deregulation will affect the utility industry and the restructuring of the three major utilities in California that will be effective January I, 1998. 1. RRA RESOLUTION NO. 97-26 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Agency for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 97-26 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $150.00 AND DEMANDS NO. 4885 THROUGH 4889 MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER VASQUEZ that the Agency adopt Resolution No. 97-26. Vote resulted: Aye: Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial, Clark, Taylor No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 2. GARVEY COMMUNITY CENTER AND SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT- PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW Frank Tripepi, Executive Director presented the staff report. Steve Copenhaver, GRC Associates, was present to answer any questions and introduced Dale Brown from Bahr, Vermeer and Hacker Architects (BVH). Dale Brown, BVH Architects, explained the site plan renderings and reviewed the staff report. RR4 ADJ MTG-10-21-97 Page al Agencymember Taylor asked where the major portion of the excavation and re- compaction will take place. Mr. Tripepi added that the area affected is primarily in the former motorbike park section. Chairman Imperial asked about the possibility of constructing the senior housing over the community center to free up more parking areas. Mr. Brown responded that the community center will need tall ceilings, and with housing above that would result in the seniors not having a community room with an outdoor access and create other site type usage problems. Agencymember Taylor and Clark expressed their concerns about noise generated by the activities at the community center during the evenings. Michael Burbank, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained that the major rental groups will be at the southern portion of the center during the weekends and that the four multi- purpose rooms from Monday through Sunday are used for classes, usually ending at 9:00 p.m. Mr. Tripepi added the hours of those rooms can be restricted if necessary. Agencymember Taylor stated his concern that the parking at the far southern corner is isolated, screened from sight by walls and foliage and is not visible by anyone. Mr. Taylor continued that he is fearful for the safety of anyone parking in that area. Mr. Burbank responded that security cameras can be placed in that area with an alarm system operational once the center is closed for the evening and have the access gates close after hours. Mr. Tripepi stated that cameras could be installed with monitors watched by staff, and have the gates locked after the last car leaves. Agencymember Taylor stated again that that area is not visible by anyone. Mr. Tripepi suggested a deck type parking structure on a second level and eliminate the corner parking area. Discussion ensued about the necessity then of placing guard rails which would enclose that parking area and would that attract unlawful activities. It was the consensus that open parking may be safer. Mr. Copenhaver suggested developing an operating policy to encourage patrons to park closer in to the buildings for normal activities and use that corner parking area for overflow parking only. Vice-Chairman Bruesch inquired about walking paths and a patio area for exclusive use by the residents only. Mr. Brown explained the area near the community center will be co-mingled and that the senior project will have their own restricted areas. Councilmember Clark inquired about the use of turf block or permeable pavement as much as possible to allow water to seep into the groundwater. Ms. Clark also inquired about a gardening area for the seniors. Mr. Burbank reported on the rooms at the community center and explained that lunch program currently at Zapopan Park will be moved to the new center and the center itself is approximately 17,000 square feet. RRA 10-21-97 Page 42 Agencymember Taylor asked what the cost would be to operate and maintain the new center. Mr. Burbank responded that those figures are not available yet, however, a consideration is that staff from Zapopan Center will be transferred to the new center. Vice-Chairman Bruesch asked about having a portable stage area for theater groups. Agencymember Taylor requested clarification of the pie or wedge shape sloping down of the ceiling in the main dining room. Mr. Copenhaver stated that more work needs to be done such as an environmental analysis, project documentation, ground lease, and development agreement and that the Agency will need to develop an operating policy. MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIRMAN BRUESCH that the Board direct BVH and the design team to finalize Design for Development drawings to include the Board's concerns and corrections and bring back a financing plan and budget for the project together with the appropriate contracts for design and project management. Vote resulted: Aye: Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial, Clark No: Taylor Absent: None Abstain: None The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Agencymember Taylor stated for the record that he is concerned with the parking situation and still has questions about senior housing. Mr. Taylor requested a report on the cost difference in the $1.0 million to $1.5 million for the excavation and re-compaction and where are those locations. Mr. Taylor also requested an operating budget for the community center, a copy of the staffing schedule at the Rosemead Community Center, and a breakdown of activities, hours, and staffing at Zapopan Center. 3. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS -None 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS -None 5. ADJOURNMENT There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 • p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 28, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: Agency Secretary CHAIRMAN RRA 10-21-97 Page Y33