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Home My WebLink About1996 02 08 CC MIN1996 02 08 CC MINòw @˜|CC MIN FEB 8 1996Yæ´YH]8 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF IlIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8,1996 AT 8:00 A.M. The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in an adjourned regular meeting for Team Building at 8:00 a.m. in Room 307 of City Hall Mayor Vargas called the meeting to order at 8:15 a.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS LOWES, LOZANO, MUSE, MARTINEZ AND MAYOR VARGAS ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Bower, Dir. of Admin. Services Yeats, Police Chief Lanza, Dir. of Public Works Mousavi, Dir. of Rec. & Comm. Services Nunez, and City Clerk Gair ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No persons from the public were present for Oaal Communications. 4)0- ThAM BUILDING Director of Administrative Services Yeats stated that the Team Building would first review the Budget Focus Area for Fiscal Years 1994-95 and 1995-96. Each department head will be reporting at the appropriate times as we proceed through the outline given to everyone. Chief of Police Lanza reported on: Community Oriented Policing Bike Patrols. Foot Patrols Neighborhood Watch Citizens Academy Reserve Officer Program Ride-Along Program BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 8-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3485-U03 DO3487-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 02-U02 08-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3487-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 02 08 CC MINòw @˜|CC MIN FEB 8 1996Yæ´YH]8ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING PAGE 2 TEAM BUILDING FEBRUARY 8,1996 Mobile MDT's CAD System Community Services Officers Director of Administrative Services reported on: Employee Development and Customer Service Improve Service Delivery Customer Friendly Create City VisioniMission Statement" Improve Information Systems and access to improved Technology Information Systems Master Plan Employee Training Programs Economic Development Home Zan Programs/ist Time Home Buyer. AttractingiRetaining Businesses Baldwin Park Triangle Project City Image/Marketing Program B.P. 2000/Outreach Downtown Master Plan Citywide Vision Plan" Director of Public Works Mousavi reported on: Beautification Projects Community Improvement Graffiti Removal. Landscape/Lighting. Street Sweeping Tree Maintenance/Planting Program Court Referral Program City Clerk Gair reported on: Code Enforcement Director of Public Works Mousavi reported on: BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 8-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3485-U03 DO3487-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 02-U02 08-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3487-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 02 08 CC MINòw @˜|CC MIN FEB 8 1996Yæ´YH]8ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING PAGE 3 TEAM BUILDING FEBRUARY 8,1996 Infrastructure Pavement Management Program Storm Drain Improvement Projects Sidewalk Program City Facility Maintenance Fleet Maintenance Director of Recreation and Community Services Nunez reported on: Recreation and Community Services Recreation Programs Senior Citizen Center Park Improvement Projects Morgan Park. Central Park West Bames Park Healthy Cities Program Volunteer Programs Youth Leagues Renovate Ball Fields Transportation Services Dial-A-Ride Light Rail System Coordination with other agencies Director of Administrative Services Yeats reported on: Other Achievements Balanced Budget 2 year budget $900,000 added to reserve fund $4,251,000 balance Mentoring Grant Recycling Grant Outstanding Supportive Cohesive Young thinking) City Council Bilingual assistant for communication system Received numerous grants Grants Committee Hearing positive feedback from residents and former residents Improved financial position Resolution positive) of Hilton Fiasco Positive restructure of City Government total City Department Reorganization) Freedom to express new ideas BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 8-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3485-U03 DO3487-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 02-U02 08-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3487-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 02 08 CC MINòw @˜|CC MIN FEB 8 1996Yæ´YH]8ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING PAGE 4 TEAM BUILDING FEBRUARY 8,1996 Summation Mayor Vargas stated the Council Goal in light of all that has been reviewed, would be to Maintain the level of accomplishment throughout the City in all areas, and to focus on Economic Development." The second area of discussion was Vision for Baldwin Park 2010-2015, which was a review and expansion of the City Council Goals and Objectives as established in the Team Building Session at the Community Center with David Jones. Expansion of goals and objectives will be bolded. A. FIVE VOTES 1. PUBLIC SAFETY a. All Inclusive b. Greater police interacfion with community C. High Tech crime fighting Strong emphasis) d. Active volunteer program Track interested people) e. Community oriented programs f. Community oriented policing COP) 1) Full implemented within 5 years 2) Total buy-in by rank and file officers Required not encouraged) 3) That officers truly believe in COP not just because they are expected to do it or say it") 4) Training programs g. Foot patrols get out of the cars h. GIS Neighborhood Watch 2. DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT a. New/updated general plan Move ahead with this as an update) b. Long range planning for Redevelopment Area c. What type of redevelopment does the community need? Be realistic. Economic development in B.P. must be directly tied into the needs of the community" d. Balanced growth: what will work for Baldwin Park? Know the demographics 1) Nordstroms no) 2) Tres Hermanos Yes) e. Freeway corridor 1) Unlimited potential 2) Sierra Vista Redevelopment Project Area f. Redevelopment to create more jobs g. Cleanup and development Puente to 605 Fwy important) BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 8-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3485-U03 DO3487-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 02-U02 08-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3487-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 02 08 CC MINòw @˜|CC MIN FEB 8 1996Yæ´YH]8ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING PAGE 5 TEAM BUILDING FEBRUARY 8,1996 h. aZZup properties with contamination important) i. Light industries to create employment opportunities 1) Emphasis on retail businesses and consumers 2) Be competitive with surrounding important) j. Elimination of blight k. No graffiti! I. Work to assist in marketing vacancies at large centers 3. TECHNOLOGY a. In City Hall 1) City wide information systems networked; E-mail, GIS, CAD, RMS 2) Continue with high tech thinking and trends don't become stagnant b. Technology In general 1) Acquisition and use of available technology 4. CITY EMPLOYEES AND CITY GOVERNMENT a. All employees to provide immediate, polite responses to citizens important) b. Enhance relationships: City/Business/Residents c. Foster a working environment of loyalty and commitment 1) Maintain morale 2) Encourage participation 3) Open dialogue 4) Reward efforts 5) Employee development and training 6) Encourage innovation 7) Employee Climate Survey" d. More open communication between employees and managers and City Council e. Regular strategic planning sessions to eflsiire progress and accountability f. Place more emphasis on Emergency Preparedness for employees and Council creating an action plan g. Balance of business 1) Continue to build reserves Take careful look at any salary increases) 2) Maintain a 10% minimum balance h. Create interdepartmental CUP review program important) i. Increase retention of employees 1) Well paid highly trained employees; Baldwin Park is the place to work m. Town Hall meetings strategic planning of meetings BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 8-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3485-U03 DO3487-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 02-U02 08-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3487-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 02 08 CC MINòw @˜|CC MIN FEB 8 1996Yæ´YH]8a BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 8-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3485-U03 DO3487-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 02-U02 08-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3487-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 02 08 CC MINòw @˜|CC MIN FEB 8 1996Yæ´YH]8ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING PAGE 7 TEAM BUILDING FEBRUARY 8,1996 f. Upgrade of Barnes Park g. Schedule of the use of the gym at Community Center IL Improvement of Little League facilities Include in joint meeting with the school board i. Approach companies to dump surplus materials to non-profits 8. HEALTh A. Cooperation with health care providers 1) Create quality health care for residents Ralph to coordinate) 9. HOUSING a. Encourage home ownership 1) First time home buyer program 2) Make City more attractive important) Limit apartment construction; preservation of large lots C. Expand rental assistance program to include more City oriented guidelines d. More owner occupied than absentee landlords 20%) 10. RECREATION a. Expanded recreational programs b. Creation of sportsplex C. Create a Park Master Plan and implement the plan New family entertainment center checking on RFP's from other cities) e. lmproveladd park areas FOUR VOTES REDEVELOPMENT a. Focus should be on freeway corridor 2. CITY EMPLOYEES AND CITY GOVERNMENT a. Create a full time position for Emergency Preparedness 1) Discuss at joint meeting wiih school board 2) By July have a simulation exercise 3) Presentation to Council 4) Review Plan at a Study Session 3. PUBLIC SAFETY a. Strong Code Enforcement Meet with Code Enforcement Staff to share City Council's vision at a Study Session) 4. COMMUNITY ISSUES a. Increase programs for human services b. Increase social programs helping residents in need c. Develop a plan/strategy for outreach in community for hiring: language skills, local contractors, minorities, women owned businesses, etc. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 8-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3485-U03 DO3487-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 02-U02 08-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3487-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 02 08 CC MINòw @˜|CC MIN FEB 8 1996Yæ´YH]8 * ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING PAGE 8 TEAM BUILDING FEBRUARY 8,1996 Executive Team review process was outlined by Councilwoman Muse. She explained the reviews to be done by Councilmembers, by the Executive Team members of their peers and the 360 evaluation by employees of the department heads Executive Team). Mayor Vargas requested a Closed Session on March 6, City Council meeting of the Council only to begin the review process and a Closed Session for March 20, with the Council and the Executive Team for the presentation of the evaluations. 4)0- It was moved and seconded to adjourn the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council AT 1:37 p.m. M/S/C: LOWES/VARGAS. There were no objections BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 8-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3485-U03 DO3487-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 02-U02 08-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3487-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05