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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 03 01 CC MIN1995 03 01 CC MINòw @˜{CC MIN MAR 1 1995[Þ›[H08 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1995 The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in regular session in the City Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: COUNCILMEMBERS LOWES, LOZANO, MARTINEZ, MUSE, AND MAYOR VARGAS ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Bower, Chief of Police Lanza, Acting Dir. of Administrative Services Cole, Dir. of Community Development Carbajal, Dir. of Human Services Nunez, Dir. of Public Works Mousavi, City Treasurer Montenegro, and City Clerk Gair 00- Chief Lanza introduced C.O.P.'s Ahead Officers Chris Cuberry and Joe Meister and told of their background. Officers Cuberry and Meister will graduate the academy June, 1995. 00- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward. Jean Carpenter, 3441 Vineland, stated that 94-95 FY the City Council, City Staff and the Human Services Commission looked at the needs of the community as a whole, the recreation programs, park usage, the social needs of the young people, the teens, and the elderly. Currently the East Valley Boys and Girls Club receive aid from the general City budget, Community Development Block Grant program, specialized grants. These funds have developed, continued and eliminated programs. The recommendation by the Committee, Human Services Staff, Commission, and the Executive Team to eliminate the dollar funding to the East Valley Boys and Girls Club was made after much thought, research and input to reallocate the general revenue tax dollars. Elimination of program funding from the City to the East Valley Boys and Girls Club does not mean the club has to close or to BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 1-U02 1995-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 FO3529-U03 DO3530-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1995-U02 03-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 DO3530-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1995 03 01 CC MINòw @˜{CC MIN MAR 1 1995[Þ›[H08REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 2 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 1,1995 leave Baldwin Park, the City is not the only funding for the club. The East Valley Boys and Girls Club currently receives free rent, utilities, and maintenance for an annual amount of $250,000. The East Valley Boys and Girls Club can still raise funds to operate in the City. She further stated that as Chairperson for the Human Services Commission she hoped that the Council would support the recommendation to end the funding and allow Human Services to meet the needs of all the citizens of Baldwin Park. Marcia Arkin, 4347 Stewart, expressed her appreciation and thanked the Mayor and City Council for the proclamation declaring March, 1995 as Women In History Month. Steve Stoltz, 4341 Bresee, stated that he had received a request from the Director of Human Services for a financial break down material on the proposed programs for the Boys and Girls Club to be considered for funding. The proposal was broken down by program area, a brief narrative of the activities of each area, and details of the number of days each program operates, and the fees. The proposal reflects the current operation and has not been approved by the Board of Directors. He further stated that he hoped that the information would help with a Council decision and will establish constructive dialogue. Ed Huetinck, 13059 Amar Rd., complimented the City for the good job repaving Frazier Street, the job was completed in one day, and Cal-Trans would not close the off-ramp on the I-10 Freeway for the contractor to make the necessary repairs. Bradley Nutt, 4231 Bresee, complimented the City Council, and the Public Works Department for the outstanding job ridding the City of graffiti. He complimented the Chief of Police about the police force doing a good job in the community. He inquired about the officers dealing with the panhandlers that are alcoholics and drug abusers, the time it will take to book these prisoners, and if any plans are being made to assist these people. He also inquired how the streets are selected for repaving and if a listing is available to the public. There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications closed. 00- CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar A: 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for March 1,1995 2. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.95-18- ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 1-U02 1995-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 FO3529-U03 DO3530-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1995-U02 03-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 DO3530-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1995 03 01 CC MINòw @˜{CC MIN MAR 1 1995[Þ›[H08REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 3 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 1,1995 AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt ORDINANCE NO.1099 ADDING CHAPTER 5.60 TO THE BALDWIN Second Reading) PARK MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING SOLICITATION OF ALMS 4. Deny Claims Against The City Paul McGerald Mary Robles 5. Approval of Amended Mid-San Gabriel Valley Consortium JTPA Training Work Experience Agreement 6. Approve Award of Bid CDBG Street Renovations FY 1994-95 Gentry Brothers, Inc. 7. Approve Award of Bid Equipment Conversion of Police Vehicles Pursuit Company 8. Approval of City Participation Plan CPP) Under the Federal Consolidated Plan Block Grant Funds Revising Old CDBG 9. Approve Budget Amendment EDA Commercial Loan Program Cash Accounts 10. Approval of Master Agreement Equipment Use City and School District 11. Approve Agreement Bassett Little League 1995-96 Syhre Park 12. Approve Design and Authorize Solicitation of Bids Construction of Bus Pads Various Locations Along Francisquito Avenue CIP 305 13. Approval of Quitclaim Easement to Baldwin Industrial Properties, Inc. Merced Avenue Drainage Purposes Councilmember Lowes requested Item 5 & 9 be removed for separate consideration. It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-4, 6-8, and 10-13 as presented. MIS/C: LOWES(MARTINEZ. There were no objections In response to Councilmember Lowes, Director of Human Services Nunez stated the change in the agreement for Item No.5 was the Indemnity Clause. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 1-U02 1995-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 FO3529-U03 DO3530-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1995-U02 03-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 DO3530-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1995 03 01 CC MINòw @˜{CC MIN MAR 1 1995[Þ›[H08REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 4 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 1,1995 Mayor pro tern Martinez explained that he receives a $75 stipend from the Mid-San Gabriel Valley Consortium. In response to Councilmember Lowes, City Attorney Bower recommended that Mayor pro tern Martinez and Councilmember Lowes abstain from voting on Item No.5 since the JPTA attorney had so advised. It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar Item No.5 as presented. MIS/C: MUSE/LOZANO. Mayor pro tern Martinez and Councilmember Lowes abstained due to a possible conflict of interest. In response to Councilmember Lowes, Director of Community Development Carbajal stated that the LDC Committee makes the decision pertaining to which business receives an EPA Loan, that the interest rate is 5% and that he will bring a report to a Study Session. Mayor Vargas stated that an update on the Commercial Loan Program is included in the monthly Community Redevelopment Report. It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar Item No.9 as presented. MIS/C: LOWESIMUSE. There were no objections. City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar B: 1. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.95-19- ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON) It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar B as presented. MIS/C: MUSE/LOWES. Mayor pro tern Martinez abstained due to a possible conflict of interest. 00- PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Vargas introduced the Public Hearing pertaining to the Establishment of an increase in certain fees and charges for issuance, processing, and filing of various City services and permits and stated that the Public Hearing would be continued to the March 15, Council meeting. Mayor Vargas introduced the Public Hearing pertaining to Consider certification of the Final EIR and adoption of Findings Project: The Centre at Sierra Vista; BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 1-U02 1995-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 FO3529-U03 DO3530-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1995-U02 03-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 DO3530-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1995 03 01 CC MINòw @˜{CC MIN MAR 1 1995[Þ›[H08REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 5 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 1,1995 Location: Baldwin Park Boulevard/Francisquito) and stated that the Public Hearing would be continued to the March 15, Council meeting. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS. COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES Director of Community Development Carbajal requested Council approval to open an escrow account for the Commercial Loan Program Facade). A recent audit of the Facade Improvement Grant program revealed that the General Wage Determination Decision forms were incorrect and wages paid for construction positions were under paid by the contractor. The total underpayment of wages has been calculated at $6,017.92 The Labor Relations Department has instructed City staff to make every effort to contact the underpaid employees and verily the actual wages received. Several sources were used to try and locate the contractor and employees. The Labor Relations Department of HUD has instructed staff that the monies due the workers must be deposited into an escrow account until such time as the underpaid employees can be located or the statutory three year period elapses. The monies then must be wired to a special HUD account in Washington, D.C. Since the City is unable to utilize Federal funds to cover this determination, staff recommended that Council approve the use of General Funds to open an escrow account to deposit funds in the amount of $6,017.92 for the Commercial Loan Program Facade Grant Program. It was moved and seconded to authorize the General Fund escrow account of $6,1994-95 MISIC: MARTINEZILOZANO. There were no objections. Director of Human Services Nunez presented a report to provide a transition plan to transfer responsibility for recreational programs currently contracted to the East Valley Boys and Girls Club to the City of Baldwin Park, Department of Human Services. The City and the East Valley Boys and Girls Club are currently involved in a joint contract for operations and programming of the Baldwin Park Community Center. It was the intent of the agreement to have both the Human Services Department and the Boys and Girls Club cooperatively, yet independently provide recreational services to the community. The contract provided the following programs: boxing, judo, tae kwon do, game room, computer, and arts and crafts, as well as a photo lab contracted for the amount of $175,000 annually. A committee was formed comprised of the Director of Human Services Nunez, Director of Administrative Services Yeats, Councilwoman Muse, and Mayor pro tem Martinez. The committee reviewed the financial data that was presented to the committee, which indicates that of the $175,000 contract, $124,000 went to programs, with approximately $27,000 generated through program fees. The total cost for providing these programs BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 1-U02 1995-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 FO3529-U03 DO3530-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1995-U02 03-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 DO3530-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1995 03 01 CC MINòw @˜{CC MIN MAR 1 1995[Þ›[H08REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 6 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 1,1995 is $97,000, with the $78,000 balance going to administrative costs. This information is consistent with monthly reports provided to the City over the past five months by the Boys and Girls Club. In completing the assessment, staff has reviewed all aspects of services currently being offered by both entities. Staff has completed a budget and a thorough analysis of programs and services that can be provided. Staff's estimated cost to implement the exiting programs currently contracted would be at $121,600. In addition, a time schedule to complete the transition in an orderly and complete fashion, with minimal inconvenience to residents has been developed. The transition plan involves equipment, staffing and programming elements. As part of the transition plan, the issue of equipment has been addressed. Staff has prepared an inventory of equipment for the entire community center, in the event it will need to be replaced. Staff estimates the cost at approximately $150,000 to replace all the equipment. Funding for this activity could be available from our current Community Development Block Grant funding program as well as General Funds. Staff will continue and expand current services and programs and develop new programs to meet the needs of the community. Staff has completed a thorough analysis of the current operations at the community center by the Boys and Girls Club and the City. There have been some cases of duplicated efforts between the two entities to provide recreational programming. Staff has maintained that the current services can be continued and even expanded while new services and programs will be developed at a reduced funding request. An action plan and calendar has been developed to conduct an efficient transition with minimal inconveniences to the residents. The committee recommended that the City Council cease the funding subsidy for recreational programs for the East Valley Boys and Girls Club and direct the Human Services Department to assume responsibilities for the recreational programming at the Baldwin Park Community Center. Council discussed the transition plan and that this issue has been discussed for a year and a half. Some Councilmembers expressed their support for the continuation and expansion of the programs offered at lesser costs, disappointment in the coverage by the media of this plan, their feelings that the transition was in the best interest of the residents and the larger number of Baldwin Park youth and other citizens that would be reached through the new programs and reduced fees. They stated this is not a budget ax on the Boys and Girls Club, but a process to get more out of the dollars being spent. Councilmember Lowes stated that the Boys and Girls Club has been a part of the community for over twenty years and that this is a power play to get rid of the club. She felt that the duplicated programs could be monitored and handled, that use of facilities BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 1-U02 1995-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 FO3529-U03 DO3530-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1995-U02 03-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 DO3530-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1995 03 01 CC MINòw @˜{CC MIN MAR 1 1995[Þ›[H08 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 7 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 1,1995 contribution of $287,000 should not be considered, the day care costs also should not be considered, the cost of $150,000 to replace the equipment was too much, and the Board of Director's can operate the programs for $125,000 and no equipment will need to be purchased. She stated that she was opposed to the transition plan. In response to Councilmember Lowes, Mayor Vargas stated that the Council's goal had been to make the Boys and Girls Club independent and that they can still operate in the City. The club being a non-profit organization can raise funds through many ways to operate. The funding allocated by the City should be used for the residents for better and expanded services. He stated that he was elected to do what is best for all the residents of the City and that there is room for Human Services and the club to work together at the Community Center. It was moved and seconded to approve the staff report regarding the transition plan to begin July 1, 1995 and to accept the amendment to review the funding contract and the facility usage contract MISIC: VARGAS(MARTINEZ. Councilmember Lowes stated her objection to the motion and to the amendment. 00- COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Muse requested staff research a daytime loitering ordinance similar to Monrovia's and bring it back to Council. Council agreed by unanimous consent. In response to Councilmember Lowes, Chief of Police Lanza stated that it was unfortunate that someone would be inconvenienced by being stopped in a traffic lane inspection, that the daytime traffic lanes target unlicensed drivers, unlicensed vehicles, insurance coverage, and unsafe vehicles. The nighttime traffic lanes are for drunk and drugged drivers. Mayor pro tern Martinez suggested that Councilmembers refer the complainants to the appropriate departments for direction immediately upon receiving a complaint. In response to Councilmember Muse, Director of Community Development Carbajal stated that the Conditional Use Permit process was being reviewed and an annual inspection would be made in conjunction with Planning and Code Enforcement. Mayor pro tem Martinez suggested that when notification of change of ownership is received from the Alcohol Beverage Control office, to allow that to trigger an inspection of the Conditional Use Permit. Mayor Vargas requested: 1) a report on all the current federal funding the City receives; 2) contacting our Congressman regarding a larger post office or satellite BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 1-U02 1995-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 FO3529-U03 DO3530-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1995-U02 03-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 DO3530-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1995 03 01 CC MINòw @˜{CC MIN MAR 1 1995[Þ›[H08REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 5 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 1,1995 offices; 3) contact Supervisor Molina and prepare a report on the impact of services the County budget cuts will make on the City; 4) an update on the level of change orders issued to contractors that have been the lowest bidder on a project; and 5) a report or staff recommendation pertaining to consumer issues, identifying businesses not following good business practices, and business engaged in price gouging. He also complimented Director of Human Services Nunez and Director of Public Works Mousavi on employee Jaime Ortiz keeping the park clean in the mornings. City Clerk Gair stated that the Clerk's Office hosted the San Gabriel Valley City Clerk's luncheon at the Marriott, 14 Clerk's attended, and that they were impressed with the food and the hotel. Chief Lanza stated that Sergeant Bazzell had been promoted to Lieutenant and that Officer Carlos and Kosaki were promoted to Sergeant. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council recessed at 8:25. The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at 8:27 p.m. Roll call remained the same. 00- CLOSED SESSION The regular meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency adjourned to a Closed Session to consider: 1) Public Employee Discipline/Release; 2) Conference With Legal Counsel Existing Litigation, pursuant to Government Code 549569 Shing Pua vs City of Baldwin Park; and 3) Conference with Real Property Negotiator Property: Cloverleaf Business Park Property: Sierra Vista Triangle Project, pursuant to Government Code 54956.8. Council gave direction concerning all closed session items. No formal action was taken. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 9:35 p.m. There were no objections. LINDA L. GAIR, CITY CLERK BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 1-U02 1995-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 FO3529-U03 DO3530-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1995-U02 03-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 DO3530-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05