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Home My WebLink About1995 01 04 CC MIN SS1995 01 04 CC MIN SS@˜zÈMIN SS JAN 4 1995[Þ›[H68 BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION CITY HALL, 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1995 AT 6:00 P.M. The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in a study session in Room 307 at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS LOWES, LOZANO, MUSE AND MAYOR PRO TEM MARTINEZ ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Bower, Dir. of Admin. Serv. Yeats, Police Chief Lanza, Dir. of Public Works Mousavi, Dir. of Community Dev. Carbajal, Dir. of Human Services Nunez and City Clerk Gair The absence of Mayor Vargas was excused. Mayor pro tern Martinez declared the study session in session at 6:00 p.m. Mayor pro tern Martinez declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward at this time. There were none. Mayor pro tern Martinez declared Oral Communications closed. Topics were: Director of Community Development Carbajal explained the need for direction and the urgency of the Westar Agreement that is on the City Council regular meeting agenda. He outlined the issues of the agreement and stated that the agreement is strong. He also explained that the negotiations relative to this agreement have been going on for one year. Action on this item will be on the Redevelopment Agency agenda. Mayor Vargas was present at 6:10 p.m. BIB] 37175-U01 MIN-U02 SS-U02 JAN-U02 4-U02 1995-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 FO3521-U03 DO4203-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 MIN-U05 SS-U05 JAN-U05 4-U05 1995-U05 BIB] 37260-U01 1995-U02 01-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 DO4203-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1995 01 04 CC MIN SS@˜zÈMIN SS JAN 4 1995[Þ›[H68REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 2 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JANUARY 4, 1995 Director of Human Serv ices Nunez explained that the Transition of the Senior Citizens Center to the Annex Building at Morgan Park is being proposed to give the seniors more space overall, rooms to continue and expand their projects, and possible preparation of lunch prepared by Intervale for both the seniors and the day-care. He had met with the seniors and outlined some of the changes in services and their activities. The seniors were very receptive to the proposal. Council discussed this change and gave direction that staff be certain that this will be supported by most of the seniors, that there be a plan, and that a recommendation be brought back to council by Mr. Nunez. Chief of Police Lanza explained that a report would be forthcoming to Council regarding crime that would include charts and graphs for four years and give a picture of crime trends. He also explained the process that has been implemented to receive funding from the President's Crime Bill Cops Ahead Program). A preliminary letter of approval has been received with authorization to hire, with no funds available at this time. The grant will be submitted by March 3 and the City attorney has advised that this be brought back. Federal funding for this is for 3 years and at 75%. Mayor Vargas reiterated the Councils priority with public safety, the implementation of the community policing, and the need to talk about some of the successful law programs in L.A. County and why we are not doing them. Council expressed concern regarding the slow process in hiring police and requested a report on the staffing levels in police and other departments. Director of Public Works Mousavi stated that the Court Referral Program will be discussed at a later date. Council requested that car washing by the court referrals be looked into as a possible alternative to $1,000 in car washing fees. COUNCILISTAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Council requested that the Team Building for Saturday, January 14th devote time to 1) reviewing previous goals and objectives; 2) public safety issues; and 3) a City Attorney report on the legality of operating without a city manager and discussion of the executive team concept; and 4) other issues. Council also requested that an invitation be sent to all employees of the City inviting them to attend the Team Building session. They would like employees to be aware of the BIB] 37175-U01 MIN-U02 SS-U02 JAN-U02 4-U02 1995-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 FO3521-U03 DO4203-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 MIN-U05 SS-U05 JAN-U05 4-U05 1995-U05 BIB] 37260-U01 1995-U02 01-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 DO4203-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1995 01 04 CC MIN SS@˜zÈMIN SS JAN 4 1995[Þ›[H68REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 3 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JANUARY 4, 1995 direction that is being set particularly as it relates to the Councils emphasis on public safety. The study session was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. BIB] 37175-U01 MIN-U02 SS-U02 JAN-U02 4-U02 1995-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 FO3521-U03 DO4203-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 MIN-U05 SS-U05 JAN-U05 4-U05 1995-U05 BIB] 37260-U01 1995-U02 01-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 DO4203-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05