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Home My WebLink About1996 01 17 CC MIN SS1996 01 17 CC MIN SS@˜} MIN SS JAN 17 1996à›[H(8 BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1996 The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in a Study Session in Room 307 at 6:00 pm. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS LOWES, LOZANO, MUSE, AND MAYOR VARGAS ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Bower, Chief of Police Lanza Dir. of Administrative Services Yeats, Dir. of Public Works Mousavi, Dir. of Rec/Community Services Nunez, and City Clerk Gair 00- The absence of Mayor pro tern Martinez was excused. 00- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 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- STUDY SESSION SUBJECTS Chief of Police Lanza stated that the Police Department staff has explored options for police officers to move into Baldwin Park and purchase homes. He further stated that tonight staff members would present options to meet that goal. Adininistrative Assistant Dave Martinson gave a slide presentation showing 1) Housing Assistance Funding options; 2) Deed Restrictions; and 3) Program Options. Council asked if this had been presented to the police, how the Elgin, Illinois project had been done, and what the benefit to the community would be if officers lived in the BIB] 37175-U01 MIN-U02 SS-U02 JAN-U02 17-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3482-U03 DO4180-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 MIN-U05 SS-U05 JAN-U05 17-U05 1996-U05 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 01-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO4180-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 01 17 CC MIN SS@˜} MIN SS JAN 17 1996à›[H(8Regular Study Session Meeting of the Page No. 2 City Council of the City of Baldwin Park January 17,1996 City? Council discussed their concerns about the community not being big enough and that the police officers visibility would be too high. Mayor pro tern Martinez was present at 6:25 p.m. Mayor Vargas wanted to speak with some of the officers to see what their feelings are about living in the community. Councilmember Muse wondered if other employees could benefit from this type of program to purchase a home in the City. Council discussed the options for giving a grant and doing a survey to see how much interest there is in the program. Council agreed that a program needs to be developed before offering this to police. City Attorney Bower explained the requirements needed for residency funding and the involvement of HUD issuing a waiver. Management Assistant Tad Mimura explained the service area that would have to be developed and the financing that is involved with CDBG funds. Council would like to see 1) all employees take a stake in the community by developing a program that has appeal to many; and 2) how many officers would even qualify with all things considered. It was suggested that a special incentive program be developed. Councilmember Lowes asked if we don't already have these programs existing? The response was that the police already make too much to qualify for these programs. It was felt that the income levels are really low and the Feds need to be talked to. Council agreed to move ahead and put together a pamphlet to offer programs for housing assistance. Director of Recreation/Community Services Nunez explained the analysis of fees from nine cities to compare charges for fees secured for the rental of Public Facilities. The entire cost of the facilities could not be replaced, but a larger sum can be recouped. Consideration was given in the analysis that the facility offered by Baldwin Park is better. A comparison was made of the old fees and the recommended new fees. Also, discussed was alcohol consumption at specific sites. Director Nunez discussed item by item the recommended fees. Council asked if liability insurance for these uses was included and what the insurance fees might be? The Council felt that the new fees were better because the old fee schedule was too general. The setup at Sierra Vista ball field was also discussed and BIB] 37175-U01 MIN-U02 SS-U02 JAN-U02 17-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3482-U03 DO4180-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 MIN-U05 SS-U05 JAN-U05 17-U05 1996-U05 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 01-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO4180-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 01 17 CC MIN SS@˜} MIN SS JAN 17 1996à›[H(8Regular Study Session Meeting of the Page No. 3 City Council of the City of Baldwin Park January 17,1996 the services this includes. Director Nunez stated this is being presented because the Community Center has never been rented out for private parties. A Public Hearing will be set before the City Council and a fee resolution will be adopted. Councilmember Lowes asked about alcohol in the park and she felt people do not like the use of alcohol. Director Nunez responded that alcohol would be restricted to certain parks. Councilmember Lowes stated that she would not like to see alcohol served in park areas. Mayor Vargas asked that this be brought back and the alcohol issue be researched further. Director Nunez said picnic area fees were based on a survey. Council felt a $20 flat fee was reasonable. Walnut Creek fees included far more services which Director Nunez outlined. Council would like to see a marketing strategy developed and included in the next staff report. 00- It was moved and seconded to adjourn the Study Session at 7:00 p.m. MIS/C: LOWES/LOZANO. There were no objections. LINDA L. GAIR, CITY CLERK BIB] 37175-U01 MIN-U02 SS-U02 JAN-U02 17-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3482-U03 DO4180-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 MIN-U05 SS-U05 JAN-U05 17-U05 1996-U05 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 01-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO4180-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05