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Home My WebLink About2003 12 01 CC MIN SS2003 12 01 CC MIN SS(ÌìÿdCOUNCIL CHAMBER 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 DECEMBER 1,2003 WEDNESDAY 6:30 P.M. The CITY COUNCIL and COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY of the City of Baldwin Park met in SPECIAL SESSION at the above time and place. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmember/Member Marlen Garcia, David Olivas, Ricardo Pacheco, Mayor Pro- TenWice-Chair Bill Van Cleave, and Mayor/Chair Manuel Lozano Also Present: Stephanie Scher, City Attorney/Agency Attorney; Jose Sanchez. Finance Director; Melecio Picazo, Interim Community Development Director; Dolores Gonzalez- Hayes, Housing Director; and Kathleen Sessman, Deputy City Clerk REPORTS OF OFFICERS RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PROVIDE FOR A SPECIAL TAX ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 19,2003) Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer Bouton stated that the purpose of this meeting is for the City Council to discuss the possibility of placing a special tax to support the Los Angeles County Library on the March 2004 Primary Agenda and adopt Resolution No. 2003-080 or Revised" Resolution 2003-080 requesting that the County Board of Supervisors provide for a special tax election to be held in the City of Baldwin Park. Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer Bouton presented the Council with two alternative resolutions for consideration. She stated that both resolutions request that the County Board of Supervisors direct the County Registrar Recorder/County Clerk to take all action necessary to submit the question of the special tax to voters of the City of Baldwin Park. The resolutions state that the proposed levy will be the same as that assessed in cities that currently have a County Library assessment. The amount is $2.26 per parcel with a 2% annual inflation rate. Resolution 2003-080 is the resolution proposed by the County and presented to you previously, we also have the REVISED" Resolution 2003-080 which has been revised by City Attorney Scher and includes language specifying that the tax revenues will be used at the Baldwin Park Branch of the County Library. Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer Bouton introduced Los Angeles County Deputy Librarian, Terry Maguire who is available to answer Council questions and provide Council with the following breakdown of the property tax revenues that were generated in the City of Baldwin Park as compared to the total operating costs for the Baldwin Park Branch of the County Library in FY 2002-03. BIB] 38001-U01 2003-U02 12-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO35394-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 SPECIAL-U05 SESSION-U05 CC,-U06 CRA-U06 2003 12 01 CC MIN SS(ÌìÿdSpecial Session Minutes December 1, 2003 Page 2 Property Taxes generated in the City for library services: $444,253.02 Revenue distributed to RDA after pass-throughs that would have gone to the library had there not been a redevelopment project: $ 68757.43) Total Revenue for Library: $375,495.59 Cost of Library Services in Baldwin Park: $868,543.00 Library Revenues: $375,495.59 Difference between revenues and operating costs: $493,047.41 Anticipated revenues from proposed Special Tax: $360,115.44 14,844 parcels $24.26 per parcel) Continuing Operating Gap: $132,931.97 Council expressed concern with increasing taxes on property owners, the lack of information being provided by the County Board of Supervisors and the lack of guarantees that the revenue generated within the City of Baldwin Park will be spent on library services within Baldwin Park. Councilmember Pacheco inquired to the reason the County is putting the tax burden on cities to cover the remaining operating costs. Los Angeles County Deputy Librarian, Terry Maguire stated that there is a fear that the county budget will not have the funds to continue to provide the funding needed. Mayor Lozano stated that the Library is essential to our schools, community, and expressed concern with the potential consequences on the community if our Library receives any cut back. He inquired from Legal counsel whether the city can put it on the November 2004, Presidential Ballot. Attorney Scher responded that the County is the entity that has to put it on the ballot. There is nothing stopping the county from putting it on the ballot of any scheduled election date. Mayor Lozano further suggested that this matter be a joint venture with the School District since it will greatly affect our youth and schools. Councilmember Olivas expressed his agreement with Mayor Lozano and suggested the matter be directed back to staff. Council directed staff to continue to research the issue to see if the City can do a special tax, where the money stays with the City and we contract directly with the County, giving the City control of the where and how money is used. Staff was further directed to organize a Library Summit, hosted by Baldwin Park and invite all the local cities, School Districts and staff members to come and sit down and discuss this issue. There were no objections. Mayor Lozano directed staff to place an article in the NOW" to update the community regarding the potential Library Tax and the prospective cost to property owners. BIB] 38001-U01 2003-U02 12-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO35394-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 SPECIAL-U05 SESSION-U05 CC,-U06 CRA-U06 2003 12 01 CC MIN SS(ÌìÿdSpecial Session Minutes December 1, 2003 Page 3 ADJOURNMENT There being no other matters before the Council/Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Approved as presented by the Council/Agency at their meeting held December 17, 2003. / / A^^^A^^^^^? A^—^ Kathleen R. Sessrrlan Deputy City Clerk g^^^^^ Jose SanchezC7 Agency Secretary BIB] 38001-U01 2003-U02 12-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO35394-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 SPECIAL-U05 SESSION-U05 CC,-U06 CRA-U06