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Home My WebLink About1995 11 15 CC MIN SS1995 11 15 CC MIN SS@˜{‘MIN SS NOV 15 1995à›[H(08 BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1995 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 VARGAS ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Bower, Chief of Police Lanza, Dir. of Administrative Services Yeats, Director of Human Services Nunez, Dir. of Public Works Mousavi, and City Clerk Gair The absence of Mayor pro tern Martinez was excused. 00- ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward. There were none. Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications closed. 00- REPORT Director of Administrative Services Yeats stated that staff received direction to bring a report back for discussion pertaining to AB 1693, the disestablishment of Assessment Fee for the Chamber of Commerce. He explained the ordinance and requirements of AB 1693, and that it had been in effect since 1982. The 1989 Act requires an annual public hearing. He further explained the percentages that are charged. The disestablishment of AB 1693 would require a public hearing, and he gave an explanation of that process. Staff has met with the Chamber and discussed the disestablishment of AB 1693, and the plan is 1)1997 reduce to 50%; 2) 1998 reduce to 25%; 3) 1999 reduce 25%; and 4) 2000 reduce to 0%. BIB] 37175-U01 MIN-U02 SS-U02 NOV-U02 15-U02 1995-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 FO3559-U03 DO4184-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 MIN-U05 SS-U05 NOV-U05 15-U05 1995-U05 BIB] 37260-U01 1995-U02 11-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 DO4184-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1995 11 15 CC MIN SS@˜{‘MIN SS NOV 15 1995à›[H(08REGULAR STUDY SESSION OF CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO.2 CITY OF BALDWIN PARK NOVEMBER 15,1995 Director of Administrative Services stated that he would like to meet with the new Executive Director. As the City improves its marketing ability the AB 1693 would be a deterrent to business. Mayor Vargas agreed with bringing the fee to zero and not do away with it in case of a major disaster. He requested that Director Yeats meet with the Executive Director of the Chamber. In response to Councilmember Muse, Director Yeats stated that the Chamber received almost $100,000 last year. Councilmember Muse felt that the businesses really didn't understand the AB 1693 system. She felt that this fee also stood in the way of Chamber membership. Mayor Vargas stated that some businesses felt that the fees have been used incorrectly. He also stated that the City and Chamber could work together on projects for the community. Director Yeats stated that this will be considered in the budget process. The City will leave AB 1693 as is for 1996 and begin in 1997. Council agreed by unanimous consent. Director of Administrative Services Yeats presented the Economic Development Symbol. He explained the uses of the symbol on stationery, cards, and etc. He also displayed the media ads that will be published. He described the special 40 year insert for the NOW" and the advertising brochure. The E-Team and Councilmember Muse recommended using the symbol on everything. The majority of the Council directed staff to move forward with the plan of the Image Campaign. Director of Human Services Nunez explained the transportation system as it presently operates within the City. He explained the 1) increase in ridership; 2) the survey of nine neighboring cities; and 3) the variety of ideas given by the Council. He recommended that a consultant be hired to identify the needs of the community. The consultant would assist in all phases of the implementation of the program. Councilmember Muse stated that the City has a complex problem, and that other cities have been creative. She would like to see all services linked up. Mayor Vargas wants the City to step back from the Dial-A-Ride Program. This needs to be a transportation survey not Dial-A-Ride. We don't have a transportation solution and we need a plan. What do we want to achieve? 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Councilmember Muse described the problems that confront so many riders. Assistant Adanto described the new program that Alhambra has implemented. Mr. Andrews stated many programs can be funded through AB 2766. Also, you need a good phase-in plan. Assistant Adanto stated there would be an evaluation of current providers through the consultant. Mayor Vargas suggested going for an RFQ to get the best input and have a clear understanding. There is a need to devote a whole study session on this, and there needs to be a scope of work for the plan. Assistant Adanto responded that this can be done after getting with the consultant. Mayor pro tern Martinez arrived at 6:55 p.m. Councilmember Muse felt the consultant should be a part of the study session and brainstorming. Councilmember Lowes agreed that the Council should get together and set goals. Mayor Vargas suggested developing goals with Mr. Andrews as a free service prior to entering into a contract. Mayor pro tem Martinez felt it was imperative to bring someone on board to finish this process. Two years have been spent on this and Council still doesn't know the facts. The City needs to take advantage now, stop dragging out the process and get it done. Council has been very frustrated not meeting the needs of the community. Council requested 1) a Transportation Study Session on December 6; 2) put together a contract for scope of work; and 3) have contract on December 6th Council meeting. 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There were no objections LINDA L BIB] 37175-U01 MIN-U02 SS-U02 NOV-U02 15-U02 1995-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 FO3559-U03 DO4184-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 MIN-U05 SS-U05 NOV-U05 15-U05 1995-U05 BIB] 37260-U01 1995-U02 11-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 DO4184-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05