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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 06 05 CC MIN1985 06 05 CC MIN;¢f4ÃREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY I1ALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 985 AT 7:00 P.M. The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in regular session in the Council Chambers at 7:00 P.M. The Invocation was given by Councilman Gibson. City Librarian Morris led the Flag Salute. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMAN GIBSON, IZELL, KING, McNEILL AND MAYOR WHITE ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Webb, City Attorney Flandrick, Dir. of Admin. Serv. Halloway, Dir. of Comm. Scrv. Smith, Dir. of Housing Economic Dev. Hemer, Chief of Police Snowden, Fire Chief McCann, City Librarian Morris, and City Clerk Gair 00- City Treasurer Montenegro's absence was automatically excused. 00- PRESENTATIONS City Clerk Gair administered the Oath of Office to Police Officer Richard Dean Villiancs. Mayor White read Resolution No. 85-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK IN TRIBUTE TO BALDWIN PARK POLICE OFFICE CURT ALLEMAN". It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 85-35. M/S/C: GIBSON/KING. There were no objections. Mayor White read Resolution No. 85-3b, A RESOLUTION OF HIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK IN TRIBUTE TO BALDWIN PARK POLICE OFFICER STEVEN HUFFORD". It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 85-36. M/S/C: KLNG/McNEILL. There were no objections. 00- City Clerk Gair presented the Consent Calendar: 1. Approve Minutes of May 15, 1985. 2. Receive and File Treasurer's Report- April 30, 1985 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt INVOCATION FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL ABSENCE EXCUSED OATH OF OFFICE RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION CURT ALLI^IAN RESOLUTION NO. 85-35 APPROVED RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION STEVEN HUFFORD RESOLUTION NO. 85-36 APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 85-37 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DB1ANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Deny Claims Against the City: Elsa Cardenas Rainbow Maintenance Bianca Juarez Anne Tessitorc Jesus Mendoz Mary Van Horn BIB] 37652-U01 1985-U02 06-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9391-U03 DO9432-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1985 06 05 CC MIN;¢f4ÃREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF- THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JUNE 5, 1985 PAGE TWO 5. Approve Budget Amendment Fiscal Year 1984-85 Ambulance Services 6. Approve NEPA/CEQA Findings for llth Year CDBG Program 7. Approve Fair Housing Program Contract llth Year CDBG Program It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. M/S/C: McNEILL/IZELL. There were no objections. 00- PUBLIC HEARING Mayor White introduced the Public Hearing on, r'The intent of the City Council to order the annual levy and collection of assessments for certain landscaping and lighting maintenance". Mayor White declared the Public Hearing open on the landscaping and lighting maintenance and invited those wishing to speak to come forward. There were none. Mayor White declared the Public Hearing continued to the June 19, 1985 City Council Meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED PUBLIC HEARING INTRODUCED LIGHTING/LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO JUNE 19. 1985 REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS OR COMMITTEES City Clerk Gair explained the commission appointments/ reappointments that are needed at this time and asked that appointments to the Housing Commission and Human Services Commission be delayed until the June 19th meeting. Corrections need to be made to the Housing Commission Offices to meet certain requirements and the resignation of Human Services Commissioner Jesse Dowell will require posting of the unscheduled vacancy. Planning Commissioners Whitley and Fitzgerald have notified the City that they would accept reappointment. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 85-58, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK", QMERRIL F. WHITLEY AND FRANK FITZGERALD). M/S/C: IZELL/KING. There were no objections. Ciry Clerk Gair Explained the single bid received from Highlander Publications/Herald Press Publications for legal publications 1985-1986 and recommended acceptance of the bid. It was moved and seconded to approve the acceptance of the bid for legal publications from the Herald Press and authorize execution of an agreement to provide this service from July 1985 through June 30, 1986. M/S/C: GIBSON/IZELL. There were no objections. City Manager Webb presented the preliminary budget and explained that the proposed operating budget for the Fiscal Year is $7,721,000 which is a 6.7^ increase. The consolidated budget for the City, Redevelopment Agency, the Housing Authority, the Capital Improvement Program and all special funds is $21,942,000. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS STAFF REPORT HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION CONTINUED TO JUNE 19. 1985 RESOLUTION NO. 85-38 APPROVED AWARD OF BID LEGAL PUBLICATIONS 1985-1986 BID FOR LEGAL PUBLICATIONS HERALD PRESS APPROVED PRESENTATION OF PRELIMINARY BUDGET CITY MANAGER BIB] 37652-U01 1985-U02 06-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9391-U03 DO9432-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1985 06 05 CC MIN;¢f4ÃREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JUNE 5, 1985 PAGE THREE The proposed budget provides for the same level of service as Fiscal Year 85 with the anticipated addition of the CAW. Staff is recommending budgeting for an energy management system to reduce energy costs and the implementation of a housing inspection program. Projects to begin this year are the Puentc/Mcrced project, Walnut Creek Nature Park grant funds), bus shelters Prop A) and renovation of the old auditorium CATV). City Manager Webb outlined some of the unresolved problems with the budget in regard to funds for certain salary increases, the hiring of additional officers and keeping the City's labor market competitive. He further explained the situation regarding General Revenue Sharing and outlined the Staff recommendations regarding this. He recommended that a budget study session be set for the Council for consideration of the purposed budget and recommendations. In response to questions from the Council it was explained that maintenance costs had fallen short due to the cost of replacements being higher than anticipated. The effectiveness of overhauling six police units was also explained. It was recommended that Monday, June 10th, 7:00 p.m. be set for the Budget Study Session Meeting. Councilmembers concurred. Director of Housing and Economic Development Hemer explained the resolution before Council to establish an Enterprise Zone in the City to stimulate local economic growth. The enterprise zone concept of government providing tax and development incentives to private businesses in lieu of direct funding to stimulate economic development is a national and state policy that is here to stay. In order to remain competitive with other communities in economic growth Staff recommends that the City participate in this program. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 85-39, A RESOLUTION7 OF THE BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT CENSUS TRACTS 4048 4050, 4051, and 4052 ARE DISTRESSED AREAS IN iNEED OF PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT; PROPOSING THAT SAID AREA BE UESICLMATED AS AN ENTERPRISE ZONE; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE FORMAL APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DESIGNATING AN ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM FOR THE AREA". M/S/C: GIBSON/McNEILL. There were no objections. 00- NEW BUSINESS COUNCIL DISCUSSION BUDGET STUDY SESSION MONDAY, JUNF- 10th, 7:00 P.M. ENTERPRISE ZONE STAFF REPORT RESOLUTION NO. 85-39 APPROVED Councilman McNeill requested that as much notification and advertising as is possible be given regarding the commission position that is open. That way people can be aware of the opportunity to serve. 00- ORAL CO^MUNIC^TIONS Mayor White declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak to come forward. Isabel Christie, 3955 La Rica, spoke concerning bars on the windows at her dance studio/home and the problems she is having getting this matter resolved. NOTIFICATION OF COWISSION OPENING ORAL CONMJNICATTONS OPEN ISABEL CHRISTIE BIB] 37652-U01 1985-U02 06-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9391-U03 DO9432-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1985 06 05 CC MIN;¢f4ÃREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JUNE 5, 198S PAGE 10UR Victor Saaf, 4144 Monterey, read a petition protesting the removal of cars parked on the street, in front of homes, without notice being given. Mayor White explained the procedures that are used in removing vehicles that are parked too long in one place. Joan Rice, 3915 Grace, requested that benches be placed at all bus stops in the City. Helen Keith, Monterey Avenue, also spoke regarding the removal of cars on Monterey and asked about this being in violation of the Vehicle Code. Nicolas Vergot, 4215 Filhurst, member of the Valley View Water Board 01 Directors inquired abouth the first reading of an ordinance relating to a 5^> Utility Users Tax. Mayor White responded that this was not on tonight's agenda. There arc several options to be considered to balance the budget. This item may or may not be considered later. Monday, June 10th, will be a Budget Study Session and all meetings are public. George Lewetey, 4145 Filhurst, requested notice of the mooting and spoke against a tax. Mayor White declared Oral Communications closed. VICTOR SAAF JOAN RICE HELEN KEITH NICOLAS VERGOT GEORGE LEWETEY ORAL COt^lUNICATIONS CLOSED. 00- It was moved and seconded to recess the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:55 p.m. M/S/C: KING/GIBSON. There were no objections. 00- The regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Baldwin Park was convened at 7:57 p.m. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council was reconvened at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call remained the same. 00- Thc City Council adjourned to a Closed Session at 8:00 p.m. to discuss pending litigation. M/S/C: GIBSON/1ZELL. There were no objections. The regular meeting of the City Council was reconvened at 8:28 p.m. Roll Call remained the same. Mayor White stated that Council discussed pending litigation, took no action and gave direction to Staff. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 8:28 p.m. to an adjourned meeting on Monday, June 10th, at 7:00 p.m M/S/C: KING/McNEILL. There were no objections. MEETING MESSED AT 7:55 P.M. AGENCY CONVENED AT 7:57 P.M. CUT COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION 8:00 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:28 P.M. MAYOR CONNECTS MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:28 P.M. 0, /r" Z^.^ J^BK L.c^n^^ CLERK BIB] 37652-U01 1985-U02 06-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9391-U03 DO9432-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06