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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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;
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Location: Baldwin Park Boulevard/Francisquito) and stated that the Public Hearing
would be continued to the March 15, Council meeting.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 9:35 p.m. There were no
objections.
LINDA L. GAIR, CITY CLERK
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