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Home My WebLink About1994 01 19 CC MIN1994 01 19 CC MINòw @˜yýCC MIN JAN 19 1994à›[Hž8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1994 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: COUNCIL(MEMBERS GALLEGOS, MARTINEZ, ROLL CALL MCNEILL, MUSE, AND MAYOR VARGAS ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Bower, Dir. of Administrative Services Yeats, Chief of Police Lanza, Dir. of Community Services Carbajal, Dir. of Human Services Nunez, Dir. of Public Works Mousavi, City Treasurer Montenegro, Deputy City Clerk Branek, and City Clerk Gair 00- Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and ORAL COMMU invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come NICATION forward. OPEN Aileen Pinehero, 13009 Amar Rd., stated that. she had PINEHERO researched the progress of Baldwin Park in the last fifteen years. Recently, her husband did the photography and she created a collage of the pictures and called it Baldwin Park's Phenominal Progress Last Fifteen Years." Eugene and Aileen Pinehero presented the collage to the Mayor. Maryellen Casanova, 14418 Clark *1, stated that she had CASANOVA enrolled her eleven year old daughter in the Boys and Girls Club and told of the problems that she has with her daughter. She felt that the City lacked programs to help younger children and their parents, that the Boys and Girls Club needed to provide better supervision, and that the police officers need to get acquainted with the children in the community. Richard Nichols, Executive Director of the Chamber of NICHOLS Commerce, 4141 Maine, stated that he serves as a member of the Private Industries Council and stated that he did not feel that Baldwin Park was receiving its share of funds for job training. Most of the training is done by Mid-valley Consortium located in El Monte, which is an inconvenience for the citizens of Baldwin Park. The summer lunch program will have more youth and more money this year and the City will be compensated for it's efforts. The Administration has a proposal that would change the distribution of funds to the Governor rather than the local agencies. This proposal should be in bill form in approximately two months and he sought support to keep the funds with the local agencies. Bette Lowes, 14122 Chilcot, requested that Council LOWES remove Item No. 6 of the Consent Calendar and explain the contracts for the department heads. Larry Walton, 3802 Big Dalton, stated that federal funds WALTON are available to help children that are at risk. The office of Don Shalala can help cities that want to render aid to children. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 19-U02 1994-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3434-U03 FO3575-U03 DO3578-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1994-U02 01-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO8589-U03 DO3578-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1994 01 19 CC MINòw @˜yýCC MIN JAN 19 1994à›[Hž8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 19, 1994 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE TWO Erica Rodriguez, 4212 Harlan, stated that she is a RODRIGUEZ member of the Boys and Girls Club and 90% of the children at the Club are at risk children. Free tutoring and transportation is available to kids through ROP, and that will help to keep them in school. There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared CLOSED Oral Communication closed. CONSENT CALENDAR CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar A: 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for January 19, 1994 2. Approve Minutes of October 30, 1993 and January 5, 1994 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-5 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Receive and File Treasurer's Report December 31, 1993 5. Deny Claim Against The City Margaret Garcia 6. Approval of Employment Agreements Carl Yeats Director of Administrative Services Carmine Lanza Chief of Police Jess Carbajal Director of Community Development Ralph Nunez Director of Human Services Sid Mousavi Director of Public Works 7. Approve the Purchase of Trading Cards" Depicting Police Personnel Councilwoman McNeill requested that Item No. 7 be ITEM NO. 7 removed for separate consideration. REMOVED It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar A, CONSENT Items No. 1-6. MIS/C: NCNEILL/GALLEGOS. There were CALENDAR A no objections. APPROVED In response to Councilwoman McNeill, Chief Lanza DISCUSSION described the Trading Cards" depicting police personnel, that it would introduce the community to the police officers and about 60 employees would be involved. It was moved and seconded to approve Item No. 7 of the ITEM NO. 7 Consent Calendar. MIS/C: VARGAS/MARTINEZ. There were APPROVED no objections. City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar B: 1. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-2 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK RELATING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON) 2. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-6- ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK RELATING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON) BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 19-U02 1994-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3434-U03 FO3575-U03 DO3578-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1994-U02 01-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO8589-U03 DO3578-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1994 01 19 CC MINòw @˜yýCC MIN JAN 19 1994à›[Hž8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 19, 1994 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE THREE It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar B CONSENT as presented. M/S/C: GALLEGOS/MUSE. Councilman CALENDAR B Martinez abstained due to a possible conflict of APPROVED interest. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONERS AND COMMITTEES Director of Administrative Services Yeats stated that MID-YEAR Council had before them two reports that relate to the BUDGET City's Revenue and Expenditures for the first six months REVIEW of Fiscal Year 1993-94 and the City's Financial Condition at Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1993 and 1992. The Mid-Year Budget Review consisted of General Fund Revenues, Special Revenue Funds and Expenditures. The analysis showed the original budget gap of $155,079 has increased to $208,774. The original projection was based upon the State's proposal to take $401,000 in Property Tax Revenues. The City's ratio is a +2 due to the increased level of Capital Projects completed in the last two years. The ratio indicates that most of the expenditures are for operational activities. The City's Unreserved General Funds has grown to $2,345,706 in FY 1992-93. This ratio of +1 indicates that the city has the ability to fund any temporary revenue shortfalls. The City has a sufficient amount of liquid" cash available to fund any short-term obligations and that is almost a 2 to 1 ratio. Staff recommended that Council receive and file the FY 1993-94 Mid-Year Budget Review and the June 30, 1993 Financial Condition Analysis. In response to Council, Director of Administrative DISCUSSION Services Yeats explained the $25,000 savings in the Community Development Budget, the meetings and conference savings and the encumbered funds for the City Attorney' s Budget. Council complimented Director of Administrative Services DISCUSSION Yeats on the Mid-Year Budget Review and Financial Condition Analysis and expressed their appreciation that it was easy to read and understand, and they look forward to planning a two year budget. It was moved and seconded to receive and file the 1993- RECEIVE & 94 Mid-Year Budget Review and the June 30, 1993 FILE Financial Condition Analysis. M/S/C: GALLEGOS/MCNEILL. APPROVED There were no objections. Director of Public Works Mousavi stated that the City PRIVATE has 104 miles of street system of which 102 miles are STREETS public streets and 2.0 miles are considered private streets. Private streets do not meet current City standards. A list of all private streets throughout the City and a study of the feasibility of improving those streets has been compiled. The City has never made attempts to improve private streets. The establishment of an assessment district to pay for the improvements has been recommended to the residents that expressed interest in reconstructing their street. Based on Staff's findings he presented alternatives for Council consideration. It warn recommended that Council review the construction cost estimates, consider the alternatives, as well as any other combination of alternatives and develop a city policy regarding private streets in the city. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 19-U02 1994-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3434-U03 FO3575-U03 DO3578-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1994-U02 01-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO8589-U03 DO3578-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1994 01 19 CC MINòw @˜yýCC MIN JAN 19 1994à›[Hž8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 19, 1994 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FOUR Councilwoman Muse explained the residents perceptions of DISCUSSION private streets, the existing conditions of the streets, and the advantage to the community of including some of these streets in the 10 year pavement management plan. She suggested that staff assess which streets are in most need of paving and the impact on the pavement management plan. Before applying for funding, or establishing an assessment district, the City would need to get the streets dedicated. She felt that just sending letters may not be enough to explain the street dedication, that it may take going door to door or block meetings. Council directed Staff to do a combination of DIRECTION alternative 2 and 4, to market the residents to ascertain the interest of the community, whether they want to do an assessment district, and include some or all of those private streets and Councilwoman Muse's suggestions in the 10 year plan. Council agreed by unanimous consent. 00- COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS In response to Mayor Vargas, Chief Lanza explained that VARGAS at the time of the earthquake, the officers on duty inspected key facilities and found a broken water pipe and limited power outage and that was all the City suffered; and the Garvey Strip has no prostitution and only one drug arrest in the last couple of months, the police department will continue patroling the area. In response to Mayor Vargas, Director of Public Works VARGAS Mousavi stated that the Morgan Park renovation was proceeding on time with minor field changes; and a status report pertaining to graffiti calls and response will be delivered to Council on Tuesday. Mayor Vargas thanked Mr. and Mrs. Pinehero for their VARGAS gift of the collage to the city. Council congratulated Director of Human Services Nunez COUNCIL on the birth of his son, Brandon Andrew, that weight 10 lbs. 7 oz. and Director of Public Works Mousavi on the birth of his son, Shawn, that weighed 7lbs. Mayor pro tem Gallegos requested that staff bring a GALLEGOS report to Council supporting the school district in their effort to have Tobacco Free School" by 1995. Council agreed by unanimous consent. Councilman Martinez abstained. 00- The regular meeting of the city Council recessed at 8:28 RECESSED p.m. 8:28 P.M. The regular meeting of the city Council reconvened at RECONVENED 8:40 p.m. Roll call remained the same. 6:40 P.M. 00- CLOSED SESSION The regular meeting of the city Council adjourned to a CLOSED Closed Session to consider pending litigation, Rose vs SESSION the city of Baldwin Park, pursuant to Government Code 545956.9(a); and to discuss significant exposure to litigation, pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(b)(1). 00- BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 19-U02 1994-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3434-U03 FO3575-U03 DO3578-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1994-U02 01-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO8589-U03 DO3578-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1994 01 19 CC MINòw @˜yýCC MIN JAN 19 1994à›[Hž8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 19, 1994 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FIVE The regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at MEETING 9:15 p.m. There were no objections. ADJOURNED LINDA L. GAIR, CITY CLERK BETTY BRANEK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 19-U02 1994-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3434-U03 FO3575-U03 DO3578-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1994-U02 01-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO8589-U03 DO3578-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05