HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 06 05 CC MIN1996 06 05 CC MINòw @˜ | ª CC MIN JUN 5 1996[à›[HÃ8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL,
14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY,
JUNE 5, 1996
The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met
in regular session in the Council Chambers at
7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS LOWES, LOZANO,
MARTINEZ, MUSE, AND MAYOR VARGAS
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Bower,
Dir. of Administrative Services Yeats,
Chief of Police Lanza,
Dir. of Public Works Mousavi,
Dir. of Rec/Community Services Nunez,
City Treasurer Montenegro,
Deputy City Clerk Branek, and
City Clerk Gair
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Mayor Vargas introduced the Sierra Vista High School Montview League Champion
Varsity Tennis Team, the Junior Varsity Tennis Team and Varsity Baseball Team and told
of their Council presented Awards of Merit to Varsity Tennis Team:
Kieng Cau Jerry Lin Gary Phung Coul Dang
Long Ly Raul Reyes Tommy Huynh Jose Mata
Wilson Sabalburo Bill Lay Andy Ngyuen Jerry Edmon Coach
Dasiy Rugiano Manager Anh Tran Manager
Junior Varsity Tennis Team:
Jimmy Huynh Khoay Dang Garret Viste Danny Luna
Gene Serrano Steven Ang Yang Doc Jose Preciado
Mark Respecio Reggie Respecio Todd McAvoy Howard Valencia
Brett Buckland Chris Lin Trung Nguyen IBor-Yu Lin
Wing Ho Tham Sy Gary Beard Ernesto Arteaga
Jared Ceja Hang Zang Irene Alcala-Manager
The Awards of Merit for the Varsity Baseball Team were presented earlier to the Sierra
Vista High School Principal for the team's awards ceremony.
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ORAL COMMUNICATION
Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak
on any subject to come forward.
Aileen Pinheiro, 13009 Amar Rd, explained that the Los Angeles County Assessor's
Office has billed the Historical Society for taxes. She requested the City to formally
adopt the Historical Society so that the taxes would be waived.
Dora Lanza and George Lanza, 214 W. E Street, Equity Lending Loan Officer, stated
that their office was involved in the MCC Agreement Permit Program, the First Time
Home Buyer Program, the Silent Second and the FHA financing with the City. She stated
the number of loans that Equity Lenders had made to people in Baldwin Park, the
services offered as a lender, and that their lenders are all bilingual. She requested the
opportunity to participate in the exclusive lender program.
William Van Cleave, 13232 Emery, stated that he received a warming pertaining to his
signage on his hardware store and that he would take legal action if cited. He referred
to signage on other businesses and requested that enforcement be equal to all
businesses.
Carlos Vero, Agent for Equity Lending, stated that Equity Lending is familiar with the
community and the programs that are needed by the residents. He requested the
exclusive lender program be open to everyone.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications closed.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following:
1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for June 5, 1996
2. Approve Minutes:
Regular Meeting May 1,1996 and May 15, 1996
Study Session May 1,1996 and May 15,1996
3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO.96-34 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
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4. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
ORDINANCE NO.1115 REPEALING SECTION 132.04, BILLIARD
Second Reading) AND POOL FACILITIES:1 AND ADDING
SECTIONS 153.524, BILLIARD AND POOL
HALL REGULATIONS' OF THE BALDWIN
PARK MUNICIPAL CODE APPLICANT: CITY
OF BALDWIN PARK: CASE NO: AZC:137).
5. Deny Claim Against The City
Genoveva Bernal) Vasquez
6. Approve Purchase of Second Edition of Trading Cards Police Department
It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent Calendar. MIS/C:
MUSE/LOZANO. Councilmember Martinez abstained on Item No.3 due to a possible
conflict of interest.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Vargas Introduced the Public Hearing pertaining to the Preliminary Budget
Fiscal Year 1996-97 and 1997-98."
Director of Administrative Services Yeats stated that the Preliminary Budget contains
expenditures totaling $30.3 million for FY 1996-97 and $28.1 million for FY 1997-98.
The budget included all programs under the jurisdiction of the City, including the
Redevelopment Agency. Expenditures within the General Fund total $12.6 million for
FY 96-97 and $13.3 million for FY 97-98. The Council Budget Goals and Objectives
were outlined in the staff report. The preliminary budget was balanced using various
strategies, including cost containment measures to squeeze operational cost.
Operational policies and procedures will continue to be reviewed and reinvented. Staff
recommended that Council direct staff to develop alternatives for balancing the
budget, taking into consideration input from the Council as well as the community.
Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak
pertaining to the Preliminary Budget to come forward. There were none.
There being no speakers, Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing closed.
Councilmember Martinez stated that the reorganization of the E-Team has placed
expanded duties to some of the E-Team members. He asked if Council supported
consideration of filling the position of Community Development Director. He stated that
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1) redevelopment will be major in the City with the conclusion of the Triangle Project;
and 2) growing issues in housing. He further stated +.hat he wanted a person in that
position that could dedicate the time and provide leadership in redevelopment.
Mayor pro tern Muse stated that she felt a pt*rson was needed that could dedicate
themselves in the redevelopment and housing area, and that responsibility should be
given to one person who can handle housing and redevelopment exclusively. The
position should be filled by someone that has extensive knowledge in redevelopment, this
position can not be filled by consultants. The Community Development Services
Manager would be someone that could assist with the redevelopment and housing
person.
Councilmember Lozano stated that he endorsed bringing back the Community
Development Director to alleviate some of the work for the Director of Administrative
Services. He further stated that Director Yeats does an excellent job in the area of
finance, but someone is needed to give 100% to redevelopment and housing.
Councilmember Lowes stated that the jobs that the Community Development Director was
responsible for have been handled very well by the E-Team. She also stated that the
Director of Administrative Services has done a great job with the Triangle project, and
she had not heard any complaints from staff regarding the E-Team's expanded duties.
She knew that the Director of Administrative Services had requested an assistant, but
she was opposed to hiring the Community Development Director at this time. She
would like to hear from the E-Team members pertaining to the hiring of a Community
Development Director.
In response to Mayor Vargas, Councilmember Martinez stated that he did not know if the
position of Economic Development Services Manager would need to change or be
expanded. He wanted to allow the Director of Administrative Services more time to
oversee the implementation of the Information System programs.
In response to Councilmember Lowes, Mayor Vargas stated that he has had previous
conversations with Director Yeats regarding the position of Community Development
Director and regarding there not being a person dedicated to handle the water treatment
plant, because the budget was being put together. The E-Team may not agree with the
decision to hire a Community Development Director, but the decision is the Council's.
Councilmember Lowes felt that the water treatment plant was handled very well by the
Director of Public Works. She stated that Councilmember Martinez brought up the issue
of hiring a Community Development Director and Council appeared to support it, but no
one has discussed the need of another Director with her prior to this meeting. She felt
that this was all Council's idea, and before she would approve the matter she would
need to see a report supporting the request from the E-Team. She asked if Bob Roessler
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had been involved in extensive training for several months to assume the position of
redevelopment and housing.
In response to Councilmember Lowes, Mayor pro tern Muse stated that she was not
talking about training someone, but getting someone with the expertise and knowledge
to pull together all phases of redevelopment and housing.
Councilmember Martinez apologized to Director Yeats, before the meeting, for not
discussing this with him and with the E-Team. This may not be something that the E-
Team agrees with but the position was never deleted from the budget.
In response to Councilmember Lowes, Director Yeats stated that Mayor Vargas had
discussed the filling of the position of Economic Development Director one time and that
he thought it was settled. The City had an expert that was here for two and one half
years that worked on the Triangle Project and could not complete it. He has worked on
it for about nine months, and it has been fully negotiated and the property will be in
possession of the City on June 28th.
In response to Mayor Vargas, City Clerk Gair stated that, at this time the report is to be
received and filed. Council is not voting on the budget, only making recommendations
at this meeting.
In response to Mayor Vargas, Director of Administrative Services Yeats stated that there
are four assistant manager positions in the budget, plus an acting Economic Services
Manager, and all four are funded in the budget.
Councilmember Martinez requested that the management assistants would be: one parks
and recreation; one in police; and one in public works. To change the title of Economic
Services Manager to be broad and include assisting Administrative Services as well as
Community Development. He recommended maintaining the funding for the Economic
Services Manager, use the funding applied to the fourth management assistant position
toward the Community Development Director position and make up the difference in
salary in special funds.
Councilmember Lowes stated for the record," that she opposed this. This is an
example of Council stepping in and saying what staff is needs when Council does not
work at City Hall full time. Council does not know the needs of staff and if Council has
not discussed with staff before, it should be. Director Yeats and the rest of the
employees know their needs better than Council. Staff knows that Council sets the
policy and that they have to do what the majority of the Council directs, but this is not
right. She reemphasized her opposition.
Councilmember Muse stated that when the resignation was submitted by the Community
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Development Director and the responsibilities were split among the E-Team members,
that Council recognized that the work load was too much. She has had conversations
with Director Yeats and he has stated that it is a lot to do with the both Administrative
Services and the Redevelopment. She felt that this is a positive move and an aid to help
the E-Team.
Mayor Vargas directed staff to implement the recommendation and to bring back a budget
that reflects those recommendations.
It was moved and seconded to receive and file the budget report. MIS/C:
MUSE/LOZANO. There were no objections.
Mayor Vargas Introduced the Public Hearing pertaining to Declaring Intention to
Levy and Collect Assessments for the Citywide Business Improvement Area and
Approval of the Chamber of Commerce Agreement for Fiscal Year 1996-97."
Economic Services Manager Roessler stated that all or largest part of the AB 1693 funds
collected have been utilized to fund the Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce. The
proposed change in the assessments is approximately one-half of past years' levies.
The proposed Chamber contract provides for $58,000 in program funding, unless an
amount less than $58,000 is collected. Staff recommended that Council approve levying
the assessment for fiscal year 1996-97 and approve the agreement with the Baldwin Park
Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak
pertaining to the AB 1693 funds to come forward.
William Van Cleave, 13232 Emery, confirmed with Council that the amount collected
would be lowered.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing closed.
Councilmember Lowes stated that she still feels that this is double taxation, but since the
percentage is cut in half, she would not oppose it.
It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No.96-35, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK CONFIRMING THE ADVISORY
BOARD'S REPORT AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT IN THE BALDWIN PARK
CITYWIDE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97, and to approve the
agreement with the Chamber of Commerce. MIS/C: MARTINEZILOZANO. There
were no objections.
Mayor Vargas Introduced the Public Hearing pertaining to the Baldwin Park
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Nondisposal Facility Element NDFE).
Economic Services Manager Roessler stated that the City has prepared its NDFE as
required, submitted its draft copy to the Los Angeles County Local Task Force, and made
required revisions. The final NDFE will be submitted to the California Integrated Waste
Management Board along with the resolution and proof of publication of a Notice of Public
Hearing. The NDFE states that the City does not currently utilize any transfer stations,
materials recovery facilities, or yard waste composting facilities as NDFs. There is no
cost impacts to the City from the adoption of the document. Staff recommended Council
conduct a public hearing and approve the City of Baldwin Park's Nondisposal Facility
Element.
Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak
pertaining to the Nondisposal Facility Element to come forward. There were none.
Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing closed.
It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 96-36, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING THE
NONDISPOSAL FACILITY ELEMENT REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED
WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT AS AMENDED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 3001." M/SIC:
LOWES/MUSE. There were no objections.
Mayor Vargas introduced the Public Hearing pertaining to the Approval of the
Introduction of an Ordinance amending chapter 13 of the Municipal Code relating
to Bingo Games."
City Clerk Gair stated that on March 6,1996 an Urgency Ordinance No.1112 was
adopted by Council which prohibited the issuance of new Bingo Licenses for one year or
until a better, more stringent ordinance could be developed. The sections of this
ordinance that would strengthen the control on bingo games were listed in the staff
report. The approval of the ordinance would allow far better control and enforcement of
potential Bingo Games in the City. The City has never had a problem with the local
people playing bingo. The ordinance will help control the groups from outside that are
coming into the City. Staff recommended approval.
In response to Councilmember Lowes and Mayor pro tern Muse, City Clerk Gair stated
that the annual fee for bingo is $50; the Bingo Manager License helps the City know
who's in charge, who's running the games, and the fee is only $25. She also stated that
most of the people already comply with this ordinance and they are legitimate, non-profit,
practicing games.
In response to Councilmember Muse, City Attorney Bower stated that posting a bond is
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for the customers protection in case of injury or some other claim, and bingo organization
would pay a premium for the bond, which is generally 10%. He further stated that there
has been recent experience that an organization may not be using their money for their
stated purposes and where they are putting their money. Council discussed and agreed
to remove the Section 113.12, Section 113.13, and Section 113.14 of the ordinance.
Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak
pertaining to the Bingo Ordinance to come forward.
Pat Viella, Christ Extended Hand, 13232 Francisquito Avenue, asked how many bingo
parlors there are in the City.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing closed.
It was moved and seconded to Introduce Ordinance No.1116, AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING CHAPTER 113 OF
THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BINGO GAMES," for first
reading, to be read in title only, and that all further readings be waived. MIS/C:
MUSE/LOZANO. There were no objections.
Mayor Vargas Introduced the Public Hearing pertaining to An appeal relating to the
Issuance of a Business License for 14353 East Garvey Avenue, Appellant: Jaspal
Soni, 16138 Elza Drive, Hacienda Heights)."
City Attorney Bower stated that the appeal was continued from May 15th to allow review
of the points raised by Mr. Soni's counsel in a letter submitted to Council that night.
Originally the business license application was denied for two reasons: 1) staff's position
that only one license could be issued for the property; and 2) there were violations on
the property that had to be addressed before the issuance could occur. Staff has
modified its position regarding the single vs the double business license on the property,
the Code provides for two business license for two different businesses on the same
property, trailer parks and apartment rentals are considered different businesses. This
parcel is subject to a Conditional Use Permit which arguably treats the two businesses
as one, staff will give Mr. Soni the benefit of the doubt on this point and recommend that
the appeal be granted in terms of that particular issue, and that is two licenses can be
granted, one for the trailer park and one for the apartments.
However, as to the second issue, staff recommends the appeal be denied in that
business licenses do not issue when there are code violations on the property. This
appeal is asking for the actual mling of the Council to issue the permit. This license has
not even gone to the enforcement agencies required to sign off on it, so until those
agencies sign off on this, the City Clerk couldn't issue the business license. Staff, in
looking at the issue of the code violations went back and concentrated only on the trailer
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park as opposed to the apartments to see if there were violations that concern just the
trailer park, and discovered that there are violations that concern just the trailer park and
would impact the trailer occupants. The four main violations were, 1) the vehicle access
road on the property is approximately 20 ft. and the Fire Department needs at least 26
ft. for vehicle access. The apartments need to be fenced while the apartments are
being brought up to code and the fence needs to go down the vehicle access road
making access substantially less than 20 ft. This would violate two sections of the
Uniform Fire Code. 2) two trailer pads have been added to the property since Mr. Soni
has taken over. The State Permit shows 10 pads being permitted up and until 1995,
State advises us that they do not have the construction permits that would be required
to add 2, nor does the City have any indication of an application to modify the Conditional
Use Permit. The two extra trailers were parked where parking was needed for the
apartments, and people living in the apartments actually parked in that vehicle access
lane, which is against the Uniform Fire Code; 3) the main panels and the sub-panels, the
electrical panels on site, need to be repaired by a State Licensed Contractor to correct
problems such as exposed wiring an ungrounded system, and deficient size in the wiring;
and 4) sealing the driveway, proper drainage, and labeling the spaces. Because of
these violations and because of the fact that none of the agencies have signed off on the
business licenses, staff's recommendation is to grant the appeal in so far as the
appellant wants the apartments and the trailers considered as discrete elements, but to
deny the appeal on the request that the business license actually be granted. That
would be without prejudice, so as soon as the violations are corrected, and the
appropriate agencies sign off, another application could be made and considered at that
time.
Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak
pertaining to the appeal relating to the issuance of a Business License for 14353 East
Garvey Avenue, to come forward.
Marl Hendrickson, Attorney for Jaspal Soni, 17592 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, stated that at the
May 15th meeting she had submitted to Council a complete brief and exhibits, and at that
meeting the testimony of two other witnesses, a contractor and Mr. Soni. She requested
that those matters be considered when Council is ruling on this appeal. She stated that
she sent a letter to the City Clerk requesting copies of all staff reports and backup
materials that Council would be considering tonight, and that she had received nothing.
She stated that now she has just heard significant new issues being raised by the City
for the first time. The issues were clearly defined at the last meeting and considers the
expanding of those issues to ultimately result in the recommended denial of this appeal
to be improper. If Council has a staff report or written materials before them she required
that those be disclosed to them immediately, so that they may be reviewed and respond
on each issue. She has reviewed the staff report that was given to Council on May 15
and she took issue with that staff report; 1) her client was convicted of a crime, the
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crime that identified in the staff report was not accurate; and 2) an inspection was
conducted of the property which is fully gated, without notice to Mr. Soni and without
consent. She addressed the issues brought up by the City Attorney: 1) Additional code
violations relating to access 20 ft vs 26 ft; 2) Two trailer pads were added to the
property; 3) The electrical; 4) The addition of two mobile home spaces; and 5)
The need for driveway sealing and the need to label the spaces. other properties close
by have red tagged buildings and apartments are being occupied. She requested that
Mr. Soni's license be granted, and that he be allowed to operate his business, which
would bring affordable housing into the City and revenues into the City.
Jaspal Soni, 16138 Elza Drive, Hacienda Heights, stated that his issues have been
addressed by his attorney. He also stated that he and his attorney had measured the
driveway at the trailer park and that his driveway is wider than most other driveways. He
further stated that the fencing would not be an issue, that he has a licensed contractor.
In 1994 his permit from the State showed 10 spaces, in 1995 there were 12 spaces, and
1993 there were 20 spaces. He stated that he was advised on Monday prior to this
Council meeting of further violations by the City Clerk's Office, and he was advised that
the City Attorney was dealing with his attorney. He would appreciate the business
license being issued.
In response to City Attorney Bower, Mr. Soni stated that the Fire Department has not
signed off his permit. He also stated that the City is discriminating against him and the
City should give him something in writing.
City Attorney Bower informed Mr. Soni that if the Council accepts staffs recommendation,
it means he has won his appeal to the extent it can be won. He gets to process the
property for a business license permit for the trailer portion. The Council cannot grant
a business license tonight, because the property has not been signed off by all the
enforcement divisions that need to sign off, and he cannot get a business license until
that happens. Potential areas that the City last had problems with on the property have
been advised and there may be problems getting sign offs until those are corrected. Go
back now, and process the trailer portion, get the signatures, and get a business license.
The Council cannot grant a business license tonight.
Maria Hendrickson, attorney for Jaspal Soni) disagreed with the City Attorney that
Council cannot grant a business license tonight. The conditions imposed upon Mr. Soni
have never been given to Mr. Soni in writing of these particular problems. The
appropriate direction of Council is for the City to issue a business license and then for
staff to conduct the inspections necessary in order to grant that license. If they become
issues on inspection, then Mr. Soni knows what the issues are and the issues will be
dealt with as they arise.
Sandi Lucas, 4442 Bresee, stated that she owns rental property in the City. Mr. Soni
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bought the property as is, there were never any attempts to improve the property after
he purchased the property. It took the City and the other agencies to bring things to his
attention to do what he should, as a landlord have been concerned about, but he wasn't.
He was interested, from the way he treated this property, about the income he received
from this property, until the City, the Health Department and other agencies clamped
down on him. She stated that he should be made to bring this property up to code so
that people have a decent place to live.
L.J. Lucas, 4442 Bresee, stated his concern that this is in the Sierra Vista Project Area,
and if a business peI'rnit is granted, a condition should be that the tenants be advised
that they will not be eligible for any redevelopment relocation benefits.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing closed.
City Attorney Bower commented to Mr. Soni's Counsel, that it is absolutely wrong that
the Council can grant a permit tonight, the original denial was based upon the fact that
staff looked at this property as one property on which only one license could be issued
and several violations were mentioned as to why they would not issue that license.
Counsel correctly pointed out two licenses could be issued and we acceded to that
argument and it is simply a question now of going back, getting the licenses. He needs
to go back and get the license on the trailer portion, and staff is not saying that these
violations have not been corrected, but in the past the City has had some problems that
have to be addressed before he can get that license. If they have been addressed, all
well and good, and he can get all the check offs from the different departments.
City Attorney Bower stated staff's recommendation and it was moved and seconded to
approve that Council grant the appeal in so far as the number of business licenses
on the property which can be Issued, one for the trailer park and one for the
apartments and they direct staff to process a single business permit on the trailer
portion and that If all conditions are met, that the license will be granted. MIS/C:
MARTINEZ/LOZANO. There were no objections.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS. COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES
Director of Administrative Services Yeats requested approval to purchase the
hardware, software, and training for the Computer Aided Dispatch end Records
Management System from Spillman Data Systems. Staff sent out 12 RFP's for
CAD/RMS system proposals, seven vendors responded and those were evaluated.
Each vendor was requested to make a site visit, provide a full demonstration of their
system capabilities, and schedule a site visit of an agency that is currently using their
software. Based on the evaluation matrix listed in the staff report, Spillman Data
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lenders.
It was moved and seconded to approve Sanwa Bank, Pacific Coast Mortgage and
Equity Lending, If they can match the fees of the competitors, as the City's exclusive
lenders for the silent second and down payment assistance programs. MIS/C:
VARGAS/MARTINEZ. There were no objections.
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COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor pro tern Muse: 1) Foothill Transit has two Joint Powers amendments to be on
the next agenda; 2) There is a sign at the Triangle Project, but the sign has the
name of Triangle Plaza; 3) Attended the California Specialized Training Institute for
media spokes persons during a disaster and would like to have the Chief of Police
research sending officers to this training; and 5) Asked about the Vineland Avenue
Traffic Study.
In response to Mayor pro tern Muse, Director Yeats and Director Mousavi stated that
the sign at the Triangle Project has been ordered removed and that it was not put
there by the City; and money has been set aside in the budget to modify the traffic
cylinder section which will be in accordance with the status report. The only
recommendation was to enforce the speed limit between Merced and Pacific.
Councilmember Lowes, thanked staff for the dinner for the Julia McNeill dedication of
the Senior Center. She also stated that she has a plaque for Council from the
March for Jesus."
Councilmember Lozano asked when Cal-Trans plans on cleaning up the freeway exits.
Director Mousavi stated that Longo Toyota has donated trees to be planted along the
605 Freeway.
Mayor Vargas complimented staff on the Julia McNeill Center dinner and the Youth
Recognition Ceremony. He asked why St. John's would have to go to West Covina to
get crime statistics related to drug use and alcohol.
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The regular meeting of the City Council recessed at 9:55 p.m.
The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at 10:00 p.m. Roll call remained
the same.
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CLOSED SESSION
The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned to a Closed Session to consider a)
Conference with Legal Counsel, Anticipated Litigation, Significant Exposure to
Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, One Case; and b) Public
Employee Performance Evaluations, Title: Executive Team, Pursuant to Government
Code 54957.
In Closed Session direction was given to the City Attorney regarding litigation and no
action was taken regarding Performance Evaluations.
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The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 11:15 p.m. There were no
objections.
LINDA L. GAIR, CITY CLERK
BETTY BRANEK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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Systems was selected as the vendor who provides the solution that best matches the
City's requirements. Staff recommended approval.
It was moved and seconded to approve the agreement with Spillman Data Systems
of Logan, Utah for the purchase of the CAD/RMS hardware, software and training.
MIS/C: MUSE/MARTINEZ. There were no objections.
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The regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency was convened In joint session
with the City Council at 9:20 p.m.
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Economic Services Manager Roessler requested approval of Pacific Coast Mortgage
and Sanwa Bank as Baldwin Park's Housing Assistance Programs exclusive lenders.
A Committee reviewed all the proposals using an evaluation process based on
experience, lender fees, location and accessibility of the lender and proposal intangibles.
There were 3 proposals with the highest point totals which were Pacific Coast Mortgage,
Sanwa Bank, both located in Baldwin Park, and Coast Federal Bank, located in West
Covina. Staff selected Pacific Coast Mortgage and Sanwa Bank and the contracts for
both lenders will be for a one year period. Staff recommended approval.
In response to Council, Manager Roessler stated that this is the first time that the City
has sought exclusive lenders. The City had unlimited lenders, unlimited numbers of
escrow people, unlimited title people, and by having exclusive lenders, staff knows
whose contacting the City, who to contact, and there is better continuity. Some of the
vendors made a point that they were mobile. Accessibility was a consideration not only
for staff but for the customers. The only vendor that has not done business with the City
was Security First. The cities of Brea, West Covina, and some other cities in Orange
County have exclusive lenders and they usually have only one lender.
Director of Administrative Services Yeats stated that the low fees charged by the lenders
are critical to the low income buyer.
In response to Mayor Vargas, Susanna Rhoades, Pacific Coast Mortgage, stated that
she, Assistant Gabby Moreno, and two processors, Tina Marzett, Rosa Quehada are all
bilingual, and would be working with the community. She stated that their office has
been located in Baldwin Park for the last four months, that they have processed 5 Silent
Second Loans, Down Payment Assistance 3 for a total of 8 loans.
Director of Administrative Services Yeats stated that the City would not have any
objection to Equity Lending being an exclusive lender if they can match the fees. George
Lanza, Equity Lending, stated that they could match the fees charged by the other
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