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APPROVED EY THE ROSEMEAD
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FEBRUARY 25, 1997
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Agency was called to order by Chairman Clark at
7:36 p.m. in the conference room of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the Flag and Invocation were waived as having been completed at.the
meeting just adjourned.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Agencymembers Bruesch, Taylor, Vasquez, Vice Chairman Imperial and Chairman
Clark
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
1. RRA RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 04 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Agency for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 97-04 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE
SUM OF $38,254.79 AND DEMANDS NO. 4596 THROUGH 4604.
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
BRUESCH that the Agency adopt Resolution 97-04. Vote resulted:
Aye: Bruesch, Vasquez, Clark, Imperial, Taylor
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 97-05 -A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AWARDING THE BID FOR THE 1995-96 AND
1996-97 CONCRETE REPAIR PROJECT
The following Resolution was presented to the Agency for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 97-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AWARDING THE BID FOR THE 1995-96 AND 1996-97 CONCRETE
REPAIR PROJECT
Robert Kress, Agency Attorney, presented the Resolution which recommends that the first
and second low bidders be rejected due to inexperience in public works matters. Mr. Kress
continued that staff is recommending approval of the third low bidder, that the contractors have
been notified. Mr. Kress asked if any of the contractors are present tonight that wish to address
this topic.
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Robert Bridges, Project Manager for Robinson's Construction, stated that he has been in
this business for 20 years and has developed a program to help smaller construction companies,
such as Mr. Robinson's company, to enable them to compete for public works projects. Mr.
Bridges continued that Mr. Robinson is qualified and that he does not understand why the Agency
is rejecting his bid also.
Agencymember Bruesch explained that there are certain procedures to be followed which
includes checking backgrounds and this project involves work that Robinson's Construction may
not have dealt with.
Mr. Bridges explained that he pre-qualified Robinson's Construction to ensure that the
contractor has sufficient capitol to do the project, that his concrete account is in place, and has
working capitol to pay his crew. Mr. Bridges then explained his duties as a Project Manager and
stated that he will check the job site once or twice a week and that Mr. Robinson is well qualified
to handle the daily field operations.
Agencymember Bruesch stated that Mr. Bridges is only explaining his qualifications, not
the contractor's.
Agencymember Taylor noted inconsistencies in Robinson's references where the
contractor was neither the prime nor subcontractor and that Mr. Bridges was listed as a
subcontractor on the references. Mr. Taylor stated the Mr. Robinson may not meet the
qualifications as outlined in the bid for this project.
Mr. Bridges responded that Mr. Robinson has worked on residential rehab projects.
Agencymember Taylor explained that this project is a public works project which involves
safety requirements and many other different aspects of work and is totally different from working
on private property. Mr. Taylor stated while Mr. Bridges may have enough experience,Mr.
Robinson does not and that he favors staffs recommendation.
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MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIRMAN
IMPERIAL that the Agency adopt Resolution No. 97-05 awarding the project to Martinez
Concrete, Inc., in the amount of$95,209.20, and authorize the Chairman to sign the contract on
behalf of the Agency. Vote resulted:
Aye: Bruescasquez, Clark, Imperial
No: ›cdie t04\LW-
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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Agencymember c stated the he agrees with the recommendation but is voting No
on the expenditure of the project.
3. GARVEY AVENUE SENIOR HOUSING/COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT-
PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ANALYSIS
MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Agency approve the contract with California Environmental in the amount of
$1,750.00. Vote resulted:
Aye: Bruesch, Vasquez, Clark, Imperial, Taylor
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
4. GARVEY AVENUE SENIOR HOUSING/COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT-
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Agencymember Taylor stated that Sladden Engineering has worked on previous street
projects for the City and is well qualified. Mr. Taylor continued that while staff and the
architectural firm recommended the No. 2 firm, Jerry Kovacs and Associates, Mr. Taylor stated
for integrity reasons the Agency should not bypass Sladden Engineering as they are also well
qualified and has turned in a valid bid.
MOTION BY AGENCYMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY AGENCYMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Agency approve the contract with Sladden Engineering in the amount of
$5,500.00. Vote resulted:
Aye: Bruesch, Vasquez, Clark, Imperial, Taylor
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
5. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS -None
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY MATTERS -None
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. The
next regular meeting is scheduled for March 11, 1997, at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
Agency Secretary CHAIRMAN
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