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Home My WebLink About1997 12 12 CC MIN1997 12 12 CC MINòw @˜}¯CC MIN DEC 12 1997à›[HO8 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1997 The City Council met in regular session in Room 307 at 9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS LOZANO, PACHECO AND MAYOR LOWES COUNCILMEMBER MUSE WAS PRESENT AT 9:20 A.M. ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Olivas, Acting City Manager Mousavi, Acting Chief of Police Kies, Dir. of Community Development Cervantes, Dir. of Rec/Community Services Nunez, and City Clerk Gair The absence of Councilman Van Cleave was excused. ALSO PRESENT: Budget Team Members Carrillo, Fukushima, Hutar, Johnson, Martenson and Roessler. 00- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lowes declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward. There were none. Mayor Lowes declared Oral Communications closed. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS. COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES Acting City Manager Mousavi explained that the charts displayed in the room see attached documents) were from a team building session held prior to the 1996-97 and 1997-98 Two Year Budget that was developed by the City Council and Executive Management Team. Each department will go over their part of the goals and objectives and explain those that have been accomplished. At the end of the presentations a Priority List will be developed from the remaining items to use to develop the next budget. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 DEC-U02 12-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3566-U03 DO3568-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 12-U02 12-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3568-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 12 12 CC MINòw @˜}¯CC MIN DEC 12 1997à›[HO8Acting City Manager Mousavi asked for any Council comments prior to the departments speaking. Councilman Pacheco stated that his priorities at this time would be: 1) Emphasis on street programs to be accomplished in fewer than ten years; 2) Home Improvement Loans for residents with higher incomes than the present level; 3) Partnership with the school district to develop a program for college development and preparation for students for financing and education; 4) Police training for speaking Spanish as an outreach project; and 5) more sub stations with police and city hall information. Councilman Lozano was pleased with what he saw already stated on the charts. Mayor Lowes was also pleased in reviewing the charts and was interested in: 1) Continuing the Neighborhood Enhancement Program Team; 2) Graffiti removal to continue; 3) A sportsplex; 4) Upgrading neighborhoods by the rehab of housing for the low income; and 5) An Easter Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Councilmember Muse expressed her desire to see: 1) Walnut Creek Nature Park renovation and upkeep; 2) Police foot patrol citywide; and 4) Improvements to continue with streets, sidewalks and lighting. Acting Chief of Police Kies gave a department presentation on Public Safety accomplishments in relation to the charts. Council requested consideration of conversational Spanish for the officers, an expanded volunteer program, and a strategy for SED to have a pro-active approach in drug, gang and prostitution enforcement with some restructuring and greater accountability. Director of Community Development Cervantes presented the Economic Development/Redevelopment accomplishments on the chart. Council stated they would like to see a business retention team consisting of Council/Staff/Chamber representatives, and a Business Fair in the City. City Clerk Gair explained the areas on the Technology and City Employees/Government portion of the chart that are effected by City Clerk and Code Enforcement. Acting City Manager Mousavi also gave an overview of the Technology portion of the charts. Acting City Manager Mousavi presented the City Employees and City Government section of the charts and the Infrastructure portion. Council requested that Staff look at a strategy to look at using the City reserve funds, working on linking City Hall, the Community Center and the City Yard, budgeting to improve the Baldwin Park Boulevard bridge, and synchronizing the signal lights by Kaiser Hospital. Director of Recreation and Community Development Nunez presented the Recreation portion of the charts. Council commented on budgeting to include bands that play patriotic BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 DEC-U02 12-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3566-U03 DO3568-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 12-U02 12-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3568-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 12 12 CC MINòw @˜}¯CC MIN DEC 12 1997à›[HO8music for July 4th, Veterans Day, and wherever that is appropriate, to develop marketing plans for certain programs, and develop a teen program, and an equipment check out program at more facilities. Director Cervantes explained the Housing portion of the charts and Council asked concerning the Next best Thing to Buying a House" program, a stronger plan to increase neighborhood upgrading through that program, and adding a hardship layer to the program. They also inquired about foreclosures in the City in the past year. Acting City Manager Mousavi explained that new charts would be developed indicating the areas left to continue working on and to add the Council's comments and recommendations. From the new charts, dollar figures would be incorporated and more meetings will be arranged to develop the two year budget that is ahead of us. The City Council and Staff met with a representative from Autonation and the Agency's Redevelopment Attorney Glassman to discuss the 20 acre project in the Sierra Vista Redevelopment Project Area. The Autonation representative outlined the plan and the projected schedule for the project and Attorney Glassman explained the process for property acquisition and desred time frame. Council inquired about several aspects of the entire project and process and expressed their support for the project moving along as quickly as possible. 00- The adjourned regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 11:45 a.m. by Mayor Lowes. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 DEC-U02 12-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3566-U03 DO3568-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 12-U02 12-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3568-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 12 12 CC MINòw @˜}¯CC MIN DEC 12 1997à›[HO8Carl Yeats City Manager, City of Baldwin Park Fiscal Year 1996-97 and 1997-98 Budget Goals and Objectives As part of the development process for the City's Two Year Budget for fiscal years 1996-97 and 1997-96 the City Council and Executive Management Team conducted a Team Building Session and established the following goals and objectives. 1. PUBLIC SAFETY * All inclusive * Greater police interaction with community * High tech crime fighting * Active volunteer program * Community oriented programs * Community Oriented Policing COP) 2. DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT * New/updated general plan * Long range planning for Redevelopment Area Project Areas * What type of redevelopment does the community need? Be realistic. Economic development in B.P. must directly tied into the needs of community" * Balanced growth: what will work for Baldwin Park? Know the demographics * Freeway corridor 1) Unlimited potential 2) Sierra Vista Redevelopment Project Area * Use redevelopment to create more jobs 3. TECHNOLOGY * In City Hall o City wide information Systems networked; E-mail, GIS, CAD, RMS o Continue with high tech thinking and tends don't become stagnant 0 Continue with acquisition and use of available technology BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 DEC-U02 12-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3566-U03 DO3568-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 12-U02 12-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3568-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 12 12 CC MINòw @˜}¯CC MIN DEC 12 1997à›[HO8City Council Budget Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 1996-97 and 1997-98 Page 2 4. CITY EMPLOYEES AND CITY GOVERNMENT * All employees to provide immediate, polite responses to citizens * Enhance relationships: City/Businesses/Residents * 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 * More open communication between employees and managers and City Council * Regular strategic planning sessions to ensure progress and accountability * Place more emphasis on Emergency Preparedness for employees and Council creating an action plan * Balance of business 1) Continue to build reserves 2) Maintain a 10% minimum balance 5. INFRASTRUCTURE * Upgrade Comprehensive 20 Year plan for Downtown and development areas * Maintain ongoing infrastructure improvements and overall maintenance * Street Maintenance 1) All streets repaved, resurfaced and/or reconstructed 2) All private streets shall be public streets 3) Install sidewalks throughout City 4) Improve lighting throughout City 5) Plant more trees * All utilities under grounded 1) Fiber optic loop 2) Computer in every home Excellent and effective transportation programs BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 DEC-U02 12-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3566-U03 DO3568-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 12-U02 12-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3568-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 12 12 CC MINòw @˜}¯CC MIN DEC 12 1997à›[HO8City Council Budget Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 1996-97 and 1997-98 Page 3 6. BIGGEST PROBLEM FACING BALDWIN PARK TODAY * PARENTING It's the weak link in families 1) Single parent homes 2) Latch key kids 3) Need to instill values in kids 4) City and school district too far apart 5) Need school resource officers City Police) a) For positive role models b) For mentoring 6) keep kids out of system" 7) Strengthen parenting training classes 8) Strengthen Diversion Programs 9) Reward good behavior 10) Deal with kids before they become at risk" or lost causes" 7. COMMUNITY ISSUES * Diverse community 1) Cultural diversity awareness/education/training * Increased resident participating in local government * Expand community involvement and participation for citizens * Cooperation between: 1) BPUSD 2) Other government agencies 3) Businesses and Chamber 4) Church and community groups 5) Area colleges to improve educational opportunities and bring additional resources 8. HEALTH * Cooperation with health care providers 1) Create quality health care for residents BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 DEC-U02 12-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3566-U03 DO3568-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 12-U02 12-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3568-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 12 12 CC MINòw @˜}¯CC MIN DEC 12 1997à›[HO8City Council Budget Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 1996-97 and 1997-98 Page 4 9. HOUSING * Encourage home ownership 1) First time home buyer program 2) Make City more attractive * Limit apartment construction; preservation of large lots * Expand rental assistance program to include more City oriented guidelines * More owner occupied than absentee landlords 20%) 10. RECREATION * Expanded recreational programs * Creation of sportsplex or sports complex * Create a Park Master Plan and implement the plan * New family entertainment center Improve/add park areas BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 DEC-U02 12-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3566-U03 DO3568-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 12-U02 12-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3568-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05