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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 04 19 CC MIN SS1995 04 19 CC MIN SS@˜{¸MIN SS APR 19 1995à›[H6i8 BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION CITY HALL, 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19,1995 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 tem Martinez declared the study session in session at 6:10 pm. Mayor pro tem Martinez declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward at this time. Mayor Vargas was present at 6:12 p.m. Jose Alvarez, representing St. John's Catholic Church, read a letter from Father James Forsen expressing concerns regarding Charity Bingo Management Company's proposal to start a seven day a week bingo game in the City. He requested that clarification be given as to 1) hall rental, cost of bingo supplies, door costs, and monies generated; 2) who Charity Bingo Management is, what their track record is in managing and operating bingo games; and 3) what are the guarantees regarding the options offered by Charity Bingo. He expressed gratitude to the City and Charity Bingo for considering St. John's and offering a Friday night option as well as other options. Lee Lucas, 4442 Bresee, requested a copy of the letter from St. John's. BIB] 37175-U01 MIN-U02 SS-U02 APR-U02 19-U02 1995-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 FO3532-U03 DO4196-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 MIN-U05 SS-U05 APR-U05 19-U05 1995-U05 BIB] 37260-U01 1995-U02 04-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 DO4196-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1995 04 19 CC MIN SS@˜{¸MIN SS APR 19 1995à›[H6i8STUDY SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 2 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APRIL 19, 1995 Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications closed. Topics were: Director of Human Services Nunez introduced Charity Bingo Management Company and explained that the company had made a presentation previously to the Executive Team They are interested in opening a business in the City and in conjunction with that business to operate a seven day a week bingo game. The City, in accordance with State Law, would receive 1% of the monies generated form the bingo games. Mr. Ray Abel of Charity Bingo Management Company outlined the program that would be offered in the City. He stated that they are willing to remain dark on Fridays to not conflict with St. John's Bingo and also referred to the options being offered by the company as stated in the pamphlet he submitted. This bingo would be patterned after the games in Hawaiian Gardens. Non-profit organizations could benefit from these games and an account fund would be set up to control the distribution of funds. He also stated that Charity Bingo's non-profit status is in application form with the Secretary of State. Council asked questions regarding the business license process, the bingo permit process, the Council's actual involvement in approving the business license and the permit, and problems, if any, that might have occurred in Hawaiian Gardens. Council directed the staff to pursue this further with the non-profit organizations, and prepare other documentation, and come back to Council with the recommended decision for the City. Administrative Assistant Barron presented a report to the Council on the Day Camp Program that is proposed by the Department of Human Services. An outline of the entire program as proposed was presented to Council to show all phases and goals of the program. City Attorney Bower commented on the Greater Los Angeles Hotel Lawsuit decision that ruled in favor of the City to not have to pay the attorney's fees for Greater Los Angeles Association. Risk Management/Personnel Manager Cole explained the report on the Legal Services Fees that was requested by Council. She stated that a monthly report on the fees would be presented to Council from now on. Director of Administrative Services Yeats also commented that the legal service fees for the City would end on target with the budget BIB] 37175-U01 MIN-U02 SS-U02 APR-U02 19-U02 1995-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 FO3532-U03 DO4196-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 MIN-U05 SS-U05 APR-U05 19-U05 1995-U05 BIB] 37260-U01 1995-U02 04-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 DO4196-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1995 04 19 CC MIN SS@˜{¸MIN SS APR 19 1995à›[H6i8STUDY SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 3 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APRIL 19,1995 request, but the agency system works differently and that cost cannot be projected. In response to Mayor Vargas, Ms. Cole responded that the attorney being used again by the City was called back on an old case only and not for new litigation. Director of Public Works Mousavi explained the NPDES Ordinance that is on the Council agenda tonight for introduction. The City is required to monitor clean water to the ocean and is liable for pollution. He outlined the specifics of the program including the potential cost and increased personnel. Council suggested that this should not be introduced tonight but be held over until further information can be obtained regarding the costs and what, if any, federal assistance will be forthcoming. The study session was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. LINDA L. GAIR, ClTY CLERK BIB] 37175-U01 MIN-U02 SS-U02 APR-U02 19-U02 1995-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 FO3532-U03 DO4196-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 MIN-U05 SS-U05 APR-U05 19-U05 1995-U05 BIB] 37260-U01 1995-U02 04-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 DO4196-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05