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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 10 20 CC MIN SS1999 10 20 CC MIN SS;¢f4§COUNCIL CHAMBER 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE BALDWIN PARK. CA 91706 OCTOBER 20, 1999 WEDNESDAY 5:30 P.M. The CITY COUNCIL and the COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY of the City of Baldwin Park met in study session at the above time and place. ROLL CALL Present: Council/Agency Members: Ricardo Pacheco, Linda Gair, Mayor Pro Tem Van Cleave and Mayor Manuel Lozano. Also present: Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; Dayle Keller. Interim Chief Executive Officer; Richard A. LeGarra, Chief of Police; James B. Hathaway. Director of Finance; Ralph Nunez, Director of Recreation and Community Services; and Rosemary M. Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk. PRESENTATION DOWNTOWN CIVIC CENTER REVITALIZATION PROJECT Mr. Ron Cano gave a presentation on the status on the Downtown Civic Center Revitalization Project. Mr. Cano explained that they have conducted many opinion surveys, workshops and one on one interviews with the businesses in the area. The majority of the public and businesses would like to see the same changes made. They would like to see upgrading on sidewalk cleaning, public safety, and better parking. He also stated what we needed to offer and present some exposure to these businesses. He recommends that the City Council and Agency continue their ongoing efforts with graffiti removal and liter control. In response to Councilman Pacheco's inquiry, Mr. Cano stated that there is absolutely no additional costs to the city at this point. This is merely authorization to proceed with the framework. Interim CEO Keller agreed with Mr. Cano stating that it is important to get conceptual framework. She also suggested a workshop for the businesses to get more information. Mayor Pro-tern Van Cleave liked the idea of giving small businesses an opportunity to advertise. Because it is expensive and if they know that they can for just a small fee they might Just be interested. After lengthy discussion, the City Council agreed to let Mr. Cano to proceed with the conceptual framework that would establish a Public/Private Partnership, provided however, that there is no expansion to the BIB] 37642-U01 1999-U02 10-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO9073-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 STUDY-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 COMMUNITY-U06 REDEVELOPMENT-U06 AGENCY-U06 1999 10 20 CC MIN SS;¢f4§Study Session Minutes Octo^ 20,1999 Page 2 current scope of contract services. There were no objections CLOSED SESSION The Council/Agency recessed to a dosed session at 6:55 p.m. The Council/Agency reconvened at 7:00 with all members present. City Attorney Alvarez- Glasman reported the action as follows: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION GC§54956.9 Name of Case: ACTION: Randel Syrja City Council provided direction to staff. No final action was taken. Nothing further to report PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION GC 54957) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR GC 54956.8) The Council/Agency recessed the Study Session at 7:01 p.m. The Council/Agency reconvened at 8:58 p.m.. with all members present. City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported the action as follows: Title: Chief of Police One Year Performance Evaluation ACTION: This matter was continued to November 3. 1999. Property: 21.5 Acre Site bounded by Big Dalton Avenue west), Merced Avenue on the north, Puente Avenue on the East. Garvey Avenue and the San Bernardino Interstate 10 Freeway south Negotiating Agency negotiating with Staubach / Parties: Cypress, LLP Agency Dayle Kelter and Arnold Alvarez- Negotiators: Glasman Under Terms and Conditions of Disposition Negotiations: and Development Agreement ACTION: Direction was provided to Director Nunez and the City Council concerning the possible disposition and development of this site. There was no final action taken with respect to this matter. Nothing further to report. BIB] 37642-U01 1999-U02 10-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO9073-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 STUDY-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 COMMUNITY-U06 REDEVELOPMENT-U06 AGENCY-U06 1999 10 20 CC MIN SS;¢f4§Study Session Minutes Octol CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION GC 54956.9) 1^20. 1999 ADJOURN Page 3 Significant exposure to litigation, pursuant to Section 54956.9(b) Number of Cases: Two 2) ACTION: No action taken. Nothing further to report. There being no further matters before the Council/Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 9:59 p.m. Approved as presented by the Council/Agency at their meeting held December 1, 1999. i f..^\ Rosemary M. Ramirez / Deputy City Clerk / BIB] 37642-U01 1999-U02 10-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO9073-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 STUDY-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 COMMUNITY-U06 REDEVELOPMENT-U06 AGENCY-U06