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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 09 29 CC MIN1976 09 29 CC MIN(ÌìÎ peINDEX SEPTEMBER 29, 1976 Page Rau1 Zayas Re Coordination Between Citizens and Police Department 1 Sandra Neal Re Inadequate Police Protection 2 James Garrow Re Dogs for Protection and Cooperation from 2 Police Department Richard Moran Re Gang Members 2 Mike Douglas Re Place for Activities for Gang Members 2 Mike Smith Re Reserve Officers 2 A1 Stockton Re Citizens Catling Police and Parents Handling Problems 3 Mike Douglas Criticism of Police Response 3 Frank Zarate Re Responsibility for Solving Youth Problem, 3 Judy Harper Re Low Income for Both Mexican and White Families 4 and 3 Policemen on Her Street Richard Moran Re Recommendation How to Help Gangs 4 City Treasurer Montenegro Re Tutoring for Students and Obtaining 4 Federal Funds Through Schools Vincent Salvales Re Gang Problems Roxianna Hooper Re Adult Education Classes; Bilingual Testing By School District Rudolph Hernandez Re Recreational Activities Gloria Torres Re School Gangs and Teachers Alex Brandon Re Programs at Recreation and Parks and High Schools 6 Tom Carpenter in Favor of More Policemen 6 Tom Klein Re Revised Criminal Justice System 6 Appoint Committee Aguilar, Chairman, C. Blewett and City 7 Treasurer Montenegro Present Program by Second Council Meeting in October Youth Commission To Come to Second City Council Meeting in 7 October With Their Recommendations City Manager Directed to Have Grant Analyst Seek Out Federal 7 Grants Re Jobs and Work Experience Training Purchase of Morman Church for Use as Community Center 7 Accept Deed From Church of Latter Day Saints and 7 Authorize the City Clerk to Certify to Its Acceptance to be Recorded by Escrow 10:32 P.M Meeting Adjourned 8 BIB] 37658-U01 1976-U02 09-U02 29-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9725-U03 DO9778-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1976 09 29 CC MIN(ÌìÎ pe0007251 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS) 144403 East Pacific Avenue The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in special session at the above place at 7:30 p.m. Councilman Blewett led the salute to the flag. COUNCILMAN AGUILAR, BLEWETT, HAMILTON, KITCHEL. AND MAYOR WALDO Roil Call: Present: SEPTEMBER 29, 1976 7:30 P.M. FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL Also Present: Absent: ACTING CITY MANAGER SEXTON. ACTING CITY ATTORNEY RITCHIE. ACTING ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER SEXTON, LIEUTENANT CHELLINO, CITY TREASURER MONTENEGRO AND CITY CLERK BALKUS DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS LATHROP, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING KILGOUR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE HALLOWAY, AND CHIEF OF POLICE ADAMS 00- Mayor Waldo stated the meeting had been called to get more input from concerned citizens, parents. Staff and all interested people relative to recent shootings and disturb- ances brought about by the youth of the community. The second item on the agenda was of a more positive nature concerning the Community Center. Raul Zayas, 12815 Finchley Street, referred to the Watch" program in Los Angeles, and stated this type of program would be effective only if parents and concerned persons would call the police and get an immediate response so that the gangs would know they couldn't stay in Baldwin Park He said the only way to cope with the gangs already here was with police action. Mayor Waldo said he had learned that a police car wilt respond even when the catter doesn't give his name, but the Watch Commander assigns priorities and the anonymous call may receive a lower priority than the one where more information is given. Mr. Zayas was in favor of having the violation investigated before coming to the house to check out the complaint, and said this pinpoints the person making the call and also allows the person perpetrating the crime to get away. Lieutenant Chettino explained that if the caller was going to be needed as a witness or going to have to sign the complaint, the information is needed from the complainant first; otherwise, the arrest can not be effected. It would depend upon the type of crime being committed. Discussion followed about the distinction between a felony and a misdemeanor with a witness being needed as opposed to a burglary or crime which was not witnessed. It was established that the police would probably respond directly in the case of a felony but go to the home of the person reporting a misdemeanor. 00- RAUL ZAYAS RE COORDINATION BETWEEN CITIZENS & P.D. BIB] 37658-U01 1976-U02 09-U02 29-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9725-U03 DO9778-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1976 09 29 CC MIN(ÌìÎ pe0007252 Special Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Sandra Neat, 3818 Athot Street, stated that in the three months she had lived in Baldwin Park she has been burglarized, her son had been criminally assaulted along with another local school boy, and now there were the rumors of possible violence. She stated only Councilman Aguilar had called her regarding a letter she had written to Councilmen. It was established that most Councilmen had received their copies this date and had not yet read her letter. She said her children are in danger walking to school because her children are white and there are Mexican gangs. She stated that there were more Mexicans where she lived in Norwalk, but there was not the danger or crime there that exists in Baldwin Park. She said the police do not patrol her street to show some kind of protection and that more police are needed. Mayor Waldo explained that Baldwin Park has more police- men per thousand than our neighboring cities. He explained how the officers are deployed more heavily during certain hours which experience has shown to be the time more protection is needed. 00- James Garrow, 1011 North Baldwin Park Blvd., suggested keeping a police dog for protection. He commended the police for doing a tremendous job in patrolling the theater near his home and performing a good job in town. 00- Richard Moran, 14151 E. Durness, former gang member and brother of one of the boys run down by a car the past week, explained what 1t is tike to be a gang member without a job or recreation to keep them out of trouble. He asked that they be recognized as citizens and not harassed as hoodlums and that some money be used to help get jobs and activities. He said some of them deserve to go to jail or be punished, but explained some of them are hungry and steal to survive or have numerous other problems as reasons for what they do. 00- Mike Douglas, 3845 Athol, said that gang violence had been allowed to breed in Baldwin Park, not only Mexican but white. He stated they should be fold their actions are not going to be accepted anymore and give them a place to go to vent their hostilities in a controlled atmosphere. Mayor Waldo said the second item on the agenda concerning the Community Center will do what he suggested. 00- Mike Smith, 13721 Rexford, said he had devoted his time to working with gangs since his mother, grandmother and grandfather were killed in a gang-related car collision in 1957. He suggested that gang members. City Council and police get together somewhere to talk about what the gangs want the City to do for them. He said the teachers need to become involved with the City Council and that there was inadequate police protection in the city. He suggested that young men and women in Baldwin Park could do a good job and meet the qualifications of a police officer on a volunteer basis. He said other continued) September 29, 1976 Page 2 SANDRA NEAL RE INADEQUATE POLICE PROTECTION JAMES GARROW RE DOGS FOR PROTECTION & COOPERATION FROM P.O. RICHARD MORAN RE GANG MEMBERS MIKE DOUGLAS RE PLACE FOR ACTIVITIES FOR GANG MEMBERS MIKE SMITH RE RESERVE OFFICERS BIB] 37658-U01 1976-U02 09-U02 29-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9725-U03 DO9778-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1976 09 29 CC MIN(ÌìÎ pe0007P53 Special Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council September 29, 1976 Page 3 cities up north use reserve officers on weekends and are even utilizing gang members as reserve officers and getting them involved. He suggested organized activities for them. He said he was concerned because Baldwin Park Blvd. was never patrolled, and said the Police Department should consider using the young men in the community. 00- A1 Stockton, 5042 Eiton, said the permissive attitude of the parents of young people is part of the problem and that they should work with the police to keep them where they know what they are doing. He stated that putting offenders in Juvenile Hall only teaches others in there what they didn't know before and that usually someone arrested is home while the policeman is still making out his report. He stated that the fact the gangs wear their particular garb to show who they are means they are brazenly threatening and that he calls the police when he sees something happening on the street and they respond without any wait. He said every citizen who sees something wrong should call the police, but that parents should take care of the problem before it gets started. 00- Mike Douglas, 3845 Athot, stated there were 5 incidents on Athol Street where police had been called and had not responded promptly or had not wanted to take a report. 00- Frank Zarate, 13887 Francisquito, said he felt the responsibility for young people lies not only with their families, but with the City, the Police Department and the Juvenile Courts. He said this was a new gener- ation and the community had made the gangs hard core" because the low income families aren't given the oppor- tunity to team a trade to keep them from being in the streets. He said he had been putting in 100% Of his time without pay and will continue to until something is accomplished to relieve the problem in Baldwin Park. Mayor Waldo suggested that young people attend free trade school and use the bus for transportation. Trade schools are provided through taxes, but the student must have the initiative to go for it. He listed activities available such as battgames, tennis, basket- ball and Morgan Park facilities. Councilman Aguilar referred to Bassett High School programs for senior citizens and youth and said Baldwin Park School District does not provide these programs. He suggested the Council discuss with the School Board what is happening to the Federal funds they are receiving. Councilman Blewett stated he and Councilman Aguilar serve on the Midvatley Manpower Consortium which covers a 5-city area and will be dispensing over $1 1/2 Million for job programs to help people get jobs. He issued a challenge to any young latino person who wants to get a job and work hard to contact him for a referral. Mr. Mendoza, 1418 Vinetand, explained that although a person receives an education, there is racism involved and certain jobs are not open. He expressed criticism of teachers who are not helpful or encouraging to students continued) AL STOCKTON RE CITIZENS CALLING POLICE & PARENTS HANDLING PROBLEMS MIKE DOUGLAS CRITICISM OF POLICE RESPONSE FRANK ZARATE RE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SOLVING YOUTH PROBLEM BIB] 37658-U01 1976-U02 09-U02 29-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9725-U03 DO9778-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1976 09 29 CC MIN(ÌìÎ pe0007254 Special Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council September 29, 1976 Page 4 who want to prepare for jobs. He stated that Federal funds are available and suggested that the City or church develop a program to hire a community developer and assistant to coordinate jobs such as Mr. Blewett offered and offer counseling. He was not in favor of putting the offenders in jail or forming vigilante groups. He offered the assistance of a person in Venice who has expertise on these programs and is willing to provide Baldwin Park with information. Mayor Waldo explained that funds are provided in the budget for a person who will be on board soon for the specific reason of searching out grant monies provided by the income tax paid by citizens. He confirmed that the Council has the name and address of the person in Venice who has knowledge of funds available for youth programs. 00- Judy Harper, 12845 Finchley, asked if the Community Center was going to solve all the problems of the gangs. She stated that through her job as an eligibility worker in El Monte» she has as many white clients as Mexican people who have low incomes. She commented one reason people don't get a fast response from the Police Department is because there are 3 policeman who are always talking to a girl on her street and that there are never any problems and they feet secure there. She stated this was spending money where it shouldn't be spent. Mayor Waldo requested that the Police Department be given this address. 00- Councilman Hamilton asked Richard Moran what his recommend- ation would be to the Council to help eliminate the gang problem. Mr. Moran said to help them do something for themselves so that they feel they are more worthwhile than to belong to a gang, and to give them security as they hang together because they are afraid. He suggested jobs could be offered with the City or Parks Department. He said a lot of the boys need special education in reading and writing. City Treasurer Montenegro confirmed that very few teachers relate to students enough to give up their time after school to tutor in reading. She said she was involved in setting up a tutoring center where she works tor Freshmen who are entering High School with an average 4.5 reading level. She said students need teachers they can confide in and trust them not to make fun of their incapability. They need the basics in reading. Mayor Waldo explained that the City Council had no power to felt the School District what they can and can not do. It is a separate body and the citizens must make their demand there the way they do to the City Council. Councilman Hamilton suggested getting Federal funding to teach students under 18 who feel inferior. Mrs. Montenegro said that the Federal funding received where she worked was based upon the number of dependent children. The schools have to apply to the State or Federal government through Title I and VII. She said she continued) JUDY HARPER RE LOW INCOME FOR BOTH MEXICAN & WHITE FAMILIES & 3 POLICEMEN ON HER STREET RICHARD MORAN RE RECOMMENDATION HOW TO HELP GANGS CITY TREAS. MONTENEGRO RE TUTORING FOR STUDENTS & OBTAINING FED. FUNDS THROUGH SCHOOLS BIB] 37658-U01 1976-U02 09-U02 29-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9725-U03 DO9778-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1976 09 29 CC MIN(ÌìÎ peCG07255 Special Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council September 29, 1976 Page 5 understood that Baldwin Park had Title VII which involves hundreds of thousands of dollars. She said she had worked with students and gang members and that their reading level had been furthered from 2.5 to 4.5 in six weeks. Mr. Moran said gang members want to enter the Service where they can learn a skin, but often fail the entry exam. He suggested having a meeting between the boys and a recruiter or a class where they could be taught what they need to know to pass the test. Councilman Aguilar said that even intelligent students are sometimes put down and sent to North Park without receiving counselling. Mrs. Montenegro said her suggestion would be to establish an advisory committee for a tutoring center and explained how this was accomplished at the Mt. San Antonio College Educational Service Center when she was involved with it. She listed the representation that established it. The three main functions of the Center were to recruit for the college, advise or counsel, and to help with the tutoring. She said the funds received from the State paid the tutors, the Director and the rent for the facilities. All kinds of service and testing were available. She suggested getting the School Board involved to see what can be done. Council discussion following regarding having a joint meeting with the School Board or whether to form an advisory committee that would contact the School Board so that the school could apply for funding under Title VII to help further education. An advisory committee was discussed that would consist of representation from parents, gang members, clergy, service clubs and Mid-Valley Manpower Consortium. 00- Vincent Sal vales, 3647 Rhodes Lane, suggested getting the youth together and said he would share his experience of being in the penetentlary if it would help. 00- Roxianna Hooper, 4341 Jerry, stated that the School District has Adult Education classes in reading with counsellors, at no charge if the student is under 18. She said she thought not having one basic language was a problem and that bilingual testing is being done to place the student with a teacher that has Spanish as a second language. She stated the Federal money is not being wasted. 00- Rudolph Hernandez, 3464 Ahern Drive, asked why there was not more recreational activities at the Civic Auditorium, Morgan Park, or a dance. Mayor Waldo cited the problems of liquor, pot and gang fighting and said it is difficult to provide protection at these functions. He'explained the programs at Morgan Park and said they were available to anyone interested. 00- Gloria Torres, 3834 Athol, stated that the programs at the Park cost too much money for low income families. She referred to girl's gangs and said teachers will not take the time to give special education. She stated continued) VINCENT SALVALES RE GANG PROBLEMS ROXIANNA HOOPER RE ADULT ED. CLASSES; BILINGUAL TESTING BY SCHOOL DISTRICT RUDOLPH HERNANDEZ RE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES GLORIA TORRES RE SCHOOL GANGS & TEACHERS BIB] 37658-U01 1976-U02 09-U02 29-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9725-U03 DO9778-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1976 09 29 CC MIN(ÌìÎ pe0007256 September 29, 1976 Page 6 Special Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council there are elementary school gangs who carry chains. She said if the principals and educators can not control violence at the schools they shouldn't be there. Mayor Waldo said he hoped the Council could call a joint meeting with the School Board to discuss the things that have been brought out this evening. He said there is free swimming on Saturday morning and listed other activities at Morgan P?rk. He said Morgan Park is not intended to be a money making operation. If there are activities after school, that will be brought out if the Council and School Board can effect a joint meeting. 00- ALEX BRANDON RE PROGRAMS AT REC. & PARKS & HIGH SCHOOLS Alex Brandon, 4023 North Virginia, Chairman of the Recreation and Parks Commission, said he was only 17 years old and had grown up with some of the gang members. He explained the programs at the Park and the free lunch program there and the remedial classes and sports available at the high schools. He stated counsellors and administrators are at school to listen to problems and be helpful. 00- Tom Carpenter. 4346 Jerry, Chairman of the League to TOM CARPENTER Preserve Constitutional and Civil Rights, said he IN FAVOR OF had taken many pictures several years ago of the gangs MORE POLICEMEN and their endeavor to stop graffiti. He stated he had objected to using the slides showing that graffiti had been stopped in order to become an Alt American City, and that after they were taken the walls were covered with graffiti and still are. He objected to money he said was diverted in the budget to build the City Hall rather than to use it for the safety of the citizens. He said he had filed against the City with the Treasury Department the fact that the City hasn't been given proper police protection. His suggestion was to properly place about 20 to 30 additional policemen to cover the crime in the City. He suggested that the Police Department obtain as much information as possible without identifying the person who made the call by going to their home. 00- Tom Klein, 12800 Salisbury, stated he was sorry to see that there were not more parents present as they should be there. He confirmed that in January the State of California is revising the criminal justice system and that part of the process will be to treat juveniles on an adult basis and said he felt this would be a deterrent. 00- Councilman Btewett stated that it was the responsibility of the Council to provide solutions and asked that Mayor Waldo appoint a councilmatic committee. He suggested that he would serve, along with Mrs. Montenegro and Councilman Aguilar and that testimony would be taken from citizens. The committee would then come back with a specific program. Council discussion followed regarding whether this committee should work together with the Youth Commission as a joint body or whether the Youth Commission should embark upon the same issues and have input to the Council committee? with a time limit set for coming to a solution continued) TOM KLEIN RE REVISED CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM BIB] 37658-U01 1976-U02 09-U02 29-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9725-U03 DO9778-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1976 09 29 CC MIN(ÌìÎ pe000725^ Special Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council September 29, 1976 Page 7 Rev. Malone. Chairman of the Youth Activity Advisory Comnission, stated that the Youth Commission receives one level of information while the Police Department and the Council reach another level while groping for solutions. He said their next meeting for both parents and youth may be conducted both in English and in Spanish and after that meeting perhaps a recommendation could be made. Mayor Waldo asked Lieutenant Chellino if Baldwin Park was adequately staffed to handle the situation in the City. Lieutenant CheTlino said the department had been re- structured so that there are more people on the street than they have ever had, with patrolmen at full complement There will be 3 more patrolmen on the street after they complete their training at the Academy. He said there are programs implemented to hopefully answer some of the problems and that they will have to wait and see what happens as a result of the restructure. APPOINT COUNCILMATIC COMMITTEE WITH COUNCILMAN AGUILAR AS CHAIRMAN AND COUNCILMAN BLEWETT AND CITY TREASURER MONTENEGRO TO SERVE WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY TO COME BACK WITH A PROGRAM BY THE SECOND CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN OCTOBER. M/S/C: BLEWETT/HAMILTON. There were no objections. APPOINT COMMITTEE AGUILAR, CHAIRMAN. C. BLEWETT & CITY TREAS. MONTENEGRO PRESENT PROGRAM BY SECOND C.C. MTG. IN OCTOBER Councilman Btewett said the public was invited to the first public meeting the next night at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION DIRECTED TO COME BACK TO SECOND CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN OCTOBER WITH THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS RELATIVE TO PROBLEM. M/S/C: KITCHEL/ AGUILAR. There were no objections. The City Manager was directed that the new grant analyst to be hired, as his priority in the next six months, seek out any grants available by the Federal government relative to bringing in jobs and work experience training. City Manager Sexton stated the City is recruiting for an Administrative Analyst to handle a11 kinds of grants and that one is expected to be hired within 30 days. 00- City Manager Sexton referred to the purchase of the Mormon Church across from Morgan Park for the purpose of converting it to a Community Center. ACCEPT DEED FROM CHURCH OF LATTER DAY SAINTS THIS DATE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO CERTIFY TO ITS ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY SO IT CAN BE LEGALLY AND PROPERLY RECORDED BY ESCROW. M/S/C: AGUILAR/HAMILTON. There were no objections. Mr. Sexton said the closing of escrow could take place Friday, October 1, 1976. 00- YOUTH COMMISS. TO COME TO SECOND C.C. MTG. IN OCT. WITH THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS C.M. DIRECTED TO HAVE GRANT ANALYST SEEK OUT FEDERAL GRANTS RE JOBS & WORK EXPER. TRAINING PURCHASE OF MORMAN CHURCH FOR USE AS COMMUNITY CENTER ACCEPT DEED FROM CHURCH OF LATTER DAY SAINTS & AUTH. CITY CLERK TO CERTIFY TO ACCEPTANCE TO BE RECORDED BY ESCROW BIB] 37658-U01 1976-U02 09-U02 29-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9725-U03 DO9778-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1976 09 29 CC MIN(ÌìÎ pe0007258 Special Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council AT 10:32 P.M. THE MEETING ADJOURNED. M/S/C: HAMILTON/ AGUILAR. There were no objections. 00- September 29, 1976 Page 8 10:32 P.M. MEETING ADJOURNED rS^LJ THELMA L. BALKUS, CITY CLERK APPROVED: J^yJ^ 0 1976 Date of Distribution to City Council: October 15, 1976 Date of Distribution to Departments: October 15, 1976 BIB] 37658-U01 1976-U02 09-U02 29-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9725-U03 DO9778-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06