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Home My WebLink About1992 07 01 CC MIN1992 07 01 CC MINòw @˜x¨CC MIN JUL 1 1992[Þ›[H2%8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1992 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. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS GALLEGOS, IZELL, ROLL CALL MARTINEZ, MCNEILL AND MAYOR VARGAS ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Penman, City Attorney Bower, Dir. of Administrative Services Pachon, Police Chief Lanza, Dir. of Public Works Mousavi, City Treasurer Montenegro, Deputy City Clerk Branek and City Clerk Gair 00- ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communication open and ORAL COMMU invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come NICATION forward. OPEN Pam Schnabel, 14217 Los Angeles St., requested the new SCHNABEL Foothill Transit bus stop near her home be moved from the present location due to the trash and vagrants ruining her neighbor's yard. David Biren, SGV Transit Inc., Bell Cab Co., requested BIREN an amendment to the ordinance for taxicab licensing regarding the Certificate of Insurance requirements and that only admitted California insurance carriers or insurance companies with good ratings be named as the acceptable insurance carriers. Leniency has allowed bandit taxicab operators to operate with fraudulent Certificates of Insurance leaving $1 million in unpaid claims and the legislation is written in such a way that cities are liable for damages. Those speaking to request establishing a reward fund for REQUEST TO the apprehension of the killers of Rene Guzman, a young ESTABLISH father, who died because people were afraid to get REWARD involved were: FUND Robert Van Cleave, 13128 Waco Diane Venegas, 3813 Athol Deborah Weir, 3824 Stichman Manuel Medina, 3813 Athol Paul Venegas, 2407 Richlou Ave., Los Angeles Christopher Venegas, 3813 Athol Rene's Uncle, no name or address given Jeanne Martens, 14847 Sierra Way Jeanne Martens, 14847 Sierra Way, inquired about the MARTENS award fund from the sale of Baldwin Park Graffiti Bumper Stickers and the public awareness of the rewards. There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared CLOSED Oral Communication closed. 00- BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUL-U02 1-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3728-U03 DO3729-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 07-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3729-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 07 01 CC MINòw @˜x¨CC MIN JUL 1 1992[Þ›[H2%8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 1, 1992 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE TWO CLOSED SESSION The regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned to CLOSED a closed session at 7:25 p.m. to consider personnel SESSION matters, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at RECONVENED 8:31 p.m. Roll call remained the same. 00- Mayor Vargas announced that the City's Emergency Plan is ANNOUNCE- in effect, that management and emergency services are on MENTS alert and will respond to a 5.0 earthquake and to contact the Red Cross or the Police Department for more information. Mayor Vargas announced that Ralph Nunez would be assuming the position of Human Services Director beginning July 6th. He gave a brief description of Mr. Nunez' background and qualifications. 00- CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar A: CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for June 3, 1992 2. Approve Minutes of June 4, 1992, June 15, 1992 and June 17, 1992 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-58 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Approve Vacation of Existing Sewer Easement Tract Map 40017 5. Approve Design and Authorize to Advertise Overlay Project for Pacific Avenue and Puente Avenue 6. Deny Claim Against the City Glenn Martin Wentz Councilman Martinez requested Item No. 3, Claims and ITEM NO. 3 Demands be removed for discussion. In response to Councilman Martinez, Director of Public Works Mousavi stated that West Covina Auto Body was the vendor selected this last fiscal year and that the vendors are selected based on price, quality of work, and previous experience. It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar A, CONSENT Items No. 1-6 as presented. M/S/C: MCNEILL/IZELL. There CALENDAR A were no objections. APPROVED City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar B: 1. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-59 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK RELATING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON) BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUL-U02 1-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3728-U03 DO3729-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 07-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3729-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 07 01 CC MINòw @˜x¨CC MIN JUL 1 1992[Þ›[H2%8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 1, 1992 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE THREE It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar B, CONSENT Item No. 1 as presented. N/S/C IZELL/GALLEGOS. CALENDAR B Councilman Martinez abstained due to a possible conflict APPROVED of interest. 00- PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Vargas introduced the Public Hearing relating to PUBLIC the report recommending approval of a termination HEARING agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and the INTRODUCED developers of Cloverleaf Industrial Park. City Manager Penman stated that the Agency and Barclay- TERMINA- Regency Partners entered into an agreement in which the TION Agency would financially participate in the Cloverleaf AGREEMENT Industrial Park and in return receive a 50% interest in BARCLAY- the business ownership, but no interest in the land. REGENCY The developer has not been able to convert his project PARTNERS construction financing to permanent financing and is in need of a new partner. The developer approached the Agency about purchasing the Agency's 50% interest in the park and have negotiated a $400 thousand figure. If the developer is unable to secure additional financing and a new partner, the entire project could go into default and the Agency would get nothing. It was recommended that Council approve the termination agreement with Barclay-Regency Partners. Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and PUBLIC invited those wishing to speak on the Termination HEARING Agreement to come forward. OPEN Joey Clancey, stated that he has an office in the CLANCEY Cloverleaf Industrial Park, that business is depressed, the park sets at the edge of the City and all of the tenants have been notified that the park is in default. Bill Van Cleave, 13232 Emery, stated that he thought the VAN CLEAVE City should take the $400 thousand rather than risk getting nothing if the park goes into default. There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared the CLOSED Public Hearing closed. In response to Council, City Manager Penman stated that DISCUSSION the City would not have any interest in the Cloverleaf Industrial Park if a new partner was secured. If the bank foreclosed, the City could loose all that was invested. The bank needs to know that the City will divest its interest before another partner can be placed on the note and the City could hold out for a better offer. It was moved and seconded to approve the termination BARCLAY- agreement with Barclay-Regency Partners. M/S/C REGENCY GALLEGOS/IZELL. There were no objections. APPROVED 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES City Planner Onaga requested Council approval of the COMMUTER design of the commuter rail station project. He RAIL requested Kate Diamond of Siegel Diamond Architects be STATION allowed to present a brief design of the facility and to DESIGN answer any questions. Staff recommended that Council approve the design of the Commuter Rail Station and to authorize staff to solicit bids for the construction of the project. Kate Diamond, Siegel Diamond Architects presented a DIAMOND design of the facility and commented on the importance BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUL-U02 1-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3728-U03 DO3729-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 07-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3729-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 07 01 CC MINòw @˜x¨CC MIN JUL 1 1992[Þ›[H2%8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 1, 1992 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FOUR of the station. The City has decided to have a station that is unique to the community, 194 parking spaces will be provided, the station will have good pedestrian access, an attractive fence will be installed and the landscaping will be pleasing. It was moved and seconded to approve the design of the COMMUTER Commuter Rail Station and to authorize staff to solicit RAIL bids for the construction of the project. M/S/C: STATION MCNEILL/GALLEGOS. There were no objections. DESIGN APPROVED Assistant to the City Manager Volmert requested Council DIAL-A- approval to extend the elderly and disabled dial-a-ride RIDE service to weekends. The dial-a-ride currently provides 1600 rides per month to the elderly and disabled residents with free service between the City of Baldwin Park, West Covina and some unincorporated areas of the County. The demand on the transportation system requires that reservations be made several days in advance. The senior's that use the dial-a-ride responded that the weekend service would increase their mobility. The annual cost to the City for providing the extended service would be approximately $25,000 and could be funded through Proposition A Local Return Funds. Service would be effective August 1st. Staff recommended that the Council approve amendment #3 to the Westpark Transit Dial-A-Ride Agreement, and authorize the allocation of $25,000 to the Dial-A-Ride Program from Proposition A Local Return Funds. In response to Council, Administrative Assistant Nunez DISCUSSION stated that the cost for the weekend trips would cost approximately $2 or $3 more per trip and he explained the costs to the City of West Covina. It was moved and seconded to approve amendment #3 to the DIAL-A- Westpark Transit Dial-A-Ride Agreement, and authorize RIDE the allocation of $25,000 to the Dial-A-Ride Program AMENDMENT from the Proposition A Local Return Funds. M/S/C: NO. 3 MARTINEZ/MCNEILL. There were no objections. APPROVED Assistant to the City Manager Volmert recommended that AB 1693 Council approve a modified report regarding the projects, expenditures and assessments for the Citywide Business Improvement Area and adopt a Resolution of Intention setting a public hearing on the report and on the assessment levy. The majority of the funds collected have gone to the Chamber of Commerce to support business promotions and community activities. The Chamber will receive $130,000 in revenues. Included in the preliminary City budget for FY 1992-93 is continued Area funding for 60 percent of the City's membership in the San Gabriel Valley Commerce and Cities Consortium $4,500). The preliminary budget also assumes a contribution to the Chamber of Commerce of the remaining $125,500 in projected revenues. The Chamber budget indicates a decreased level of support totaling at least $12,300 for projects. Staff recommended modifications to the Chamber of Commerce budget: 1) The Chamber of Commerce budget should be modified to reflect the continuation of Fourth of July Fireworks +$5,000), the continuation of reimbursement to the City for its costs for the Parade and Carnival +$5,800 based on this year's costs), the elimination of property taxes for the Museum $2,500), the retention of the reduced level of support for Be Part of Baldwin Park and holiday decorations $2,500) a reduction in costs and revenues for the newsletter as appropriated and a reduction in Area funding to $125,500; 2) Council could consider funding other eligible City and Redevelopment Agency expenses through BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUL-U02 1-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3728-U03 DO3729-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 07-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3729-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 07 01 CC MINòw @˜x¨CC MIN JUL 1 1992[Þ›[H2%8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 1, 1992 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FIVE Area funds which are not currently budgeted out of these revenues; Council to review whether or not the business category of Commercial Leasing should remain exempted from assessments since owners of commercial/industrial centers and buildings do benefit from a program of promoting Baldwin Park. It was recommended that Council adopt a modified report of activities, costs and assessments for the Citywide Business Improvement Area and adopt Resolution No. 92-- 60 setting the date and time of a public hearing regarding this report and the levy of assessments. In response to Council, City Clerk Gair stated that the DISCUSSION Commercial Leasing falls in the same category as apartments and no fee for assessment has been set for the apartment owners. The property owner pays a property tax, no benefit is derived and each business owner pays a fee on the business license for promotions by the Chamber. Council discussed Baldwin Park Now, the Chamber improve new programs, the Fireworks Show, the Commercial Leasing assessment fee, the annual reports due from the Chamber and increasing the funding to the Chamber to $140,000. In response to Council, City Clerk Gair stated that the commercial owners have not responded well, and the Clerk's Office would need to finish this calendar year before implementing an assessment on the Commercial Leasing license. It was. moved and seconded to adopt a modified report and RESOLUTION provide up to $140,000 from the AB 1693 funding source NO. 92-60 and the Chamber of Commerce to provide all activities ADOPTED that have been listed and adopt Resolution No. 92-60, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 WITHIN THE CITYWIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK." M/S/C: GALLEGOS/IZELL. There were no objections. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council was recessed at RECESSED 10:00 p.m. 10:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at RECONVENED 10:08 p.m. Roll call remained the same. 10:08 P.M. 00- City Manager Penman recommended adoption of the FY 1992- FY 1992-93 93 City Budget. Eight 8) full time positions were CITY identified for elimination and bumping rights were BUDGET explained. The loss of the Administrative Assistant will not allow the City to fully implement the provisions of AB 939 and oversee the transportation program and the City may be unable to continue the NOW newsletter. The Administrative Assistant position could be frozen until staff could analyze other funding possibilities to help finance the position. The suggested changes, the elimination of eight positions, and a reduction of $245,628 in property taxes, the budget would have a balance of $245,500. The resolution includes all the changes Council has previously directed and there are no cost-of-living adjustments provided in the budget. It was recommended that the Council approve the budget resolution adopting the FY 1992-93 Budget. Council discussed the State budget, thanked the City DISCUSSION Manager, and Staff for the hard work preparing the budget, and complimented the Council for tough decision that needed to be made. The possibility of transferring BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUL-U02 1-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3728-U03 DO3729-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 07-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3729-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 07 01 CC MINòw @˜x¨CC MIN JUL 1 1992[Þ›[H2%8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 1, 1992 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE SIX Prop A transportation to Human Services was suggested. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 92- RESOLUTION 61, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO. 92-61 BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN ADOPTED PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1992 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1993." N/S/C: GALLEGOS/MARTINEZ. There were no objections. Chief of Police Lanza requested Council approval of an LOS agreement with Los Angeles County for animal control ANGELES services for the City of Baldwin Park. The County's ANIMAL service to the City includes patrols, shelter services CONTROL and license sales coordination. All services provided AGREEMENT are billed to the City and the costs of the programs are offset by revenues realized from license sales. The agreement with the County, approved in form and content by the City Attorney, becomes effective July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1997, once approved. Staff recommended approval of the agreement with Los Angeles County for animal control services. It was moved and seconded to approve the agreement with ANIMAL Los Angeles County for animal control services. M/S/C: CONTROL GALLEGOS/MCNEILL. There were no objections. AGREEMENT APPROVED 00- COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Martinez requested a report on 1) The weekend MARTINEZ ridership figures for dial-a-ride; 2) Status of BEBOP; 3) GRAB moved to Public Works Maintenance Division; 4) A list of the streets eligible for safe routes to school; 5) The type of complaints and actions taken handling citizens complaints, be given to the City Manager's office; 6) The status of Regulation xv. Councilman Gallegos inquired about the policy of GALLEGOS offering rewards as in the Rene Guzman case) and the funds for graffiti rewards. Mayor Vargas requested that an ordinance be brought to VARGAS Council that would reduce the Planning Commission to five 5) members and that Council will make the appointments at that time. councilman Martinez inquired about the reasons for MARTINEZ holding a public hearing at 3:00 p.m. Councilman Gallegos requested a report on the actual CRA GALLEGOS: tax increments collected, and cash on hand tax increment revenues). Councilwoman McNeill inquired about the status of the MCNEILL In-N-Out helistop. Mayor Vargas requested reports on the following: 1) VARGAS Regarding the bank accounts located out of the City and how are the banks chosen; 2) A Chamber of Commerce report stating the amount of money spent; 3) A timeline for the completion of the Commuter Rail; 4) Scheduling a town meeting. City Manager Penman suggested that each Council member PENMAN turn in time schedule so that a meeting could be coordinated with the School District. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council was recessed at RECESSED 10:50 p.m. 10:50 P.M. 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