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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 02 04 CC MIN SS1998 02 04 CC MIN SS@˜gMIN SS FEB 4 1998[Þ›[H6Å8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4,1998 The City Council met in Study Session in the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS LOZANO, MUSE, PACHECO, VAN CLEAVE, AND MAYOR LOWES S ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Olivas, Interim City Manager Mousavi, Acting Chief of Police Kies, Interim Director of Finance Holmes, Dir. of Community Development Cervantes, Dir. of Rec/Community Services Nunez, and City Clerk Gair 00- 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 Communication closed. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICER COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES All America Cities Update Assistant to the City Manager Roessler stated that the update was to get a feel from the Council regarding the planning process for the All American Cities entry. Staff wants to be ahead of the game and get an early staff. He reviewed the budget of last year's t:rip and gave an expected cost for the upcoming event in June. This year the air fare has increased to almost double and greatly impacts the overall cost. The delegation size will be what will determine the ultimate cost. He defined the number of people going and what organizations and committees they would represent. He also explained the sponsorship program and the different categories of sponsorships. He asked for input from the Council as to their ideas to be incorporated in this activity. Mayor pro tern Muse suggested that 50 people was a good number for the enthusiasm and energy that a large number creates. She felt that sponsors might want to send a guest, but to put the BIB] 37175-U01 MIN-U02 SS-U02 FEB-U02 4-U02 1998-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 FO3620-U03 DO4230-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 MIN-U05 SS-U05 FEB-U05 4-U05 1998-U05 BIB] 37263-U01 1998-U02 02-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 DO4230-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1998 02 04 CC MIN SS@˜gMIN SS FEB 4 1998[Þ›[H6Å8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 2 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK STUDY SESSION FEBRUARY 4, 1998 emphasis on their idea of what they want to sponsor. She suggested that a package be designed to give incentive for their sponsorship. The more the story of last year is told to businesses the more the interest will be generated. Councilman Lozano inquired about the cost for the trip last year and how much of that was supported by sponsorships and how much was paid for staff costs. Manager Roessler stated that most of the staff time is on Friday through Sunday and those are their regular days off. The Councilman asked for a breakdown on these costs and emphasized the need for private enterprise to be contributing to this. He suggested that we look carefully at the way we are spending this out of the General Fund and possibly we should have the celebration here at home. He thought something here at home rather than this trip might be more meaningful to the residents. The media exposure is great but we need to look at the total picture. Councilman Van Cleave hoped that we get to go to Mobile, Alabama, and that we can interest sponsors to help out with this. He really thought that our participation had a positive effect on surrounding communities. This is one of the best things that we have done and he understand the concern for the cost. He wished that even more can participate, take as many people as possible. Starting early is a good idea and to plan to get 500-600 sponsors would be great. The Chamber might also help to get this kicked off. Councilman Pacheco asked for clarification on how many staff and citizens would be going and Mr. Roessler explained the way it would be divided up. The Councilman was also in favor of sponsorships and would like to see the City go in that direction. Mayor Lowes stated that what she saw as the big difference is the air fare. She said she would like to see at least 50 people go. Also, the sponsorship wouldn't be affected that much even by some of the larger donations and the City should not forget the little businesses as well as the big businesses because it all adds up. Council discussed the importance of a real emphasis being placed on seeking sponsors. They would like to see the entire trip paid for by sponsorships. Proposed Cellular Poles Locations/Impacts/Updates City Planner Onaga explained the sites that are being considered for the proposed cellular poles and explained the interim policy that has been developed to handle this. He outlined the Design Review process and gave a slide presentation of the poles and how the poles are blended into the design of the buildings. Poles have been allowed in the Commercial zones so that they blend to a greater degree. One of the sites that is planned in the City is close to residential property and is 60 feet from the property. No design has been done to hide the pole. BIB] 37175-U01 MIN-U02 SS-U02 FEB-U02 4-U02 1998-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 FO3620-U03 DO4230-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 MIN-U05 SS-U05 FEB-U05 4-U05 1998-U05 BIB] 37263-U01 1998-U02 02-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 DO4230-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1998 02 04 CC MIN SS@˜gMIN SS FEB 4 1998[Þ›[H6Å8REGULAR MEETING OF ThE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 3 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK STUDY SESSION FEBRUARY 4,1998 Council requested more information on this in the status report There needs to be input from the Council on what kind of design that should be used. Council needs to look at and decide exactly what Council would like to see in the City. AutoNation Section 108 Application Process Director of Economic Development Cervantes stated that application is being considered for a 108 Loan and that the City has the opportunity to apply for 5 times our present CDBG Funds. He explained the application that was before the Council and that there were four projects that this effects. We have been approached by a number of investors and developers and we have a great opportunity before the City. HUD has about 1 billion dollars available and not a lot of cities are applying for these funds. He introduced Dean Flores, one of our underwriters to explain the whole process. Dean Flores gave a slide presentation to demonstrate the HUD program. The program was implemented by the Bus administration to create more economic development and this program should not be confused with Section 108. He outlined some of the projects that have been completed through these fluids on the East Coast and across the country. Some of the projects are on a very large scale and some are small projects, most recently Pomona and South Gate have had projects related to this funding. In 199762% of the funds used were for economic development He outlined the uses of the fluids and how innovative they are and also explained the three national objectives that must be met for the City to receive these fluids. He stated that the entire City qualities for use of these fluids. The City can apply for up to five times the CDBG funding, and those fluids can be replenished like a revolving loan fluid. Your CDBG dollars is your security and the dollar amount you now received is already pledged. It will not any programs already in place. The businesses will have to come up with additional security not just the City. Loan repayment is 20 years, the City structures the principal any way that the City likes. He explained the financing source that is used, the interest rates and interim borrowing, permanent financing, and default. The source of fluids on a default is CDBG Funds. HUD can go to the market itself and issue bonds. This would benefit the City with 9 million dollars, and 8.1 million dollars would be used for blight and the remaining 7.2 million dollars is a function of jobs. The interest rates are very competitive and financing flexibility is a very good aspect of this. Director Cervantes stated that when this was begun only AutoNation was considered, but now this would allow the City to be able to do far more. For a fixed fee of $60,000 a consultant can be hired to put this entire grant together. This will come before the Council at a public hearing on the 18th. In response to Council, Mr. Flores explained how the fluids can be used and how they are affected by what HUD has determined to be its use. This would maximize our resources and four projects BIB] 37175-U01 MIN-U02 SS-U02 FEB-U02 4-U02 1998-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 FO3620-U03 DO4230-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 MIN-U05 SS-U05 FEB-U05 4-U05 1998-U05 BIB] 37263-U01 1998-U02 02-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 DO4230-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1998 02 04 CC MIN SS@˜gMIN SS FEB 4 1998[Þ›[H6Å8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 4 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK STUDY SESSION FEBRUARY 4, 1998 could be done, and the grant will include all four of the projects that were outlined. Other developers would have to have a project in hand to receive the benefit of this at this time. Staff also explained the need for the City to incur debt. Director Cervantes stated that tonight's meeting is to determine authorization for the application to be submitted and the Council saying yes they want this or no' There isn't a real time frame but the City needs to do this because of the AutoNation project. There is a strategy meeting regarding this in March and it is very important that the Council make a decision on moving forward. Council concurred that staff should go forward with this and bring another report to the Council at a later date. Proposed Medical Office Building 14514 Ramona Boulevard No presentation was made on this item due to time. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Lowes declared the regular meeting of the City Council, Study Session, adjourned at 7:00 p.m. BIB] 37175-U01 MIN-U02 SS-U02 FEB-U02 4-U02 1998-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 FO3620-U03 DO4230-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 MIN-U05 SS-U05 FEB-U05 4-U05 1998-U05 BIB] 37263-U01 1998-U02 02-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 DO4230-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05