HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 12 01 CC MIN1999 12 01 CC MINòw @˜ € " CC MIN DEC 1 1999[à›[H!ú8COUNCIL CHAMBER DECEMBER 1,1999
14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE WEDNESDAY
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 7:00 P.M.
The CITY COUNCIL of the City of Baldwin Park met in REGULAR session at the above time and
place.
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Ricardo Pacheco, Linda
Gair, Marlen Garcia, Mayor Pro-Tem William tBiIlZ Van
Cleave, and Mayor Manuel Lozano.
Also Present: Richard Adams, City Attorney; Dayle
Keller, Interim Chief Executive Officer; Richard
LeGarra, Chief of Police; Ralph Nunez, Director of
Recreation and Community Services; Ana Montenegro,
City Treasurer; Kathryn Tizeareno, City Clerk; and
Rosemary Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk.
PROCLAMATIONSICOMMENDATIONSIPRESENTATIONS
AWARD OF MERIT OFFICER HEMENWAY Mayor Lozano was joined by the Council, in presenting
an Award of Merit to Officer Michael Hemenway for his
attention to duty that lead to the arrest of suspects who
were involved in a take-over robbery at Denny's
Restaurant.
Certificates of Commendation were also issued back-up
Officers Shawn Blackburn, Michael Fajardo, Doug
Parnell, Gregory Coley, Sylvia Keet Francisco
Reynoso, and Lilliana Rubio. Mayor Lozano and the
City Council expressed their appreciation to all of the
officers for their outstanding service to the department
and to the residents of the City of Baldwin Park.
NEWLY APPOINTED POLICE OFFICER Chief LeGarra read a brief biography on newly
INTRODUCTIONS appointed Police Officers Donna Crow and David
Campa and presented them for introduction to the City
Council. Officer Crow was raised in Covina and is a
Covina High School graduate. Officer Campa is a
resident of the City of Baldwin Park and a Sierra Vista
High School graduate. Mayor Lozano welcomed both of
the Officers to the City of Baldwin Park and expressed
his support of them in their newly appointed positions.
He commended Officer Crow stating that her
perseverance to follow through with the aspirations of
becoming a Police Officer should be an inspiration to all
women. He commended Officer Campa, noting that as
a resident of the City of Baldwin Park, he too, is an
inspiration and a role model for our youth in the
community. The family members of both officers were
present and acknowledged by the Mayor and City
Council.
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CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT Mayor Lozano was joined by the Council in presenting
OUTGOING EXPLORER PARTICIPANTS Certificates of Achievement to out-going explorer
participants Oscar Gomez, Carlos Fernandez and Todd
Mtfrvoy. These individuals are being recognized for
their dedicated service to the Baldwin Park Police
Department and for their efforts and favorable
recognition to the entire community.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
RESIDENT CONCERNS REGARDING Roberto Chevez, 4757 Walnut St., expressed concern
PROPOSED BUSINESS: ORTEL CO. about Ortel Company, a business that will take
occupancy of the vacated Washington Mutual building
on Rivergrade Road. The City of Irwindale Planning
Commission granted a permit to Ortel to locate to the
site. This company is proposing to store toxic material
on the premises. There are two school located less
than 1,000 feet from the location. Notices of Irwindale
Planning Commission's Public Hearing were not mailed
to the school or to surrounding residents. Mr. Chevez
asked the City Council for assistance and for their
support in opposition to this project.
Alfred Macis, 4757 Walnut, is also concerned about
Ortel Company's move to Rivergrade Road in Irwindale.
There are two schools within 1,000 feet. It is projected
that with the amount of hazardous materials proposed
to be stored on the premises, the local Fire
Departments would not be able to handle an
emergency situation of ifs magnitude.
Sergio Corona, resident, is concerned with the decision
Irwindale has made regarding the Ortel project.
Mr. Corona stated the Irwindale has not taken into
consideration, the longAerm effects that this will cause
Baldwin Park residents. He is opposed to Ortel's move
on Rivergrade Road. He asked for City Council support
to oppose this project.
Mayor Lozano stated that he just became aware of this
issue. He will follow-up on this matter and will keep Mr.
Chevez, as well as the community, updated on this
matter.
Councilman Pacheco stated that he too, would be look
into this matter further.
TRAFFIC CONCERN ON LOS Elena Montenegro, 4521 Park Ave., is concerned with
ANGELES STRESI the speed limit on Los Angeles Street and Phelan.
There is a crosswalk located there and people are
driving over 60 mph.
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CONCERNS REAGARDING CRA William Saltzman, 14325 E. Garvey Avenue, stated that
RELOCATION GARVEY AVE TENANTS he has been a resident of Baldwin Park for 26 years
and an owner of two businesses located at 14333 E.
Garvey. The Baldwin Park Redevelopment Agency has
offered economic incentives to his tenants. Four
families have been relocated within the last two months.
These actions were taken without Mr. Saltzman's
approval. Mr. Saltzman stated that since October 1,
1999, he has meet with Agency Council Garcia,
however, there has been no progress made to resolve
this matter.
Mayor Lozano reassured Mr. Saltzman that the City is
aware of this matter and thanked Mr. Saltzman for his
patience and understanding. Mayor Lozano referred
this matter to Interim Chief Executive Officer Keller and
Attomey Alvarez-Glasman, for their review, handling
and follow up with Mr. Saltzman.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Tizcareno presented the consent calendar as
follows:
Councilwoman Garcia asked that the following item be
pulled for discussion:
1) Item 1-A, APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Mayor Pro-Tern Van Cleave asked that the following
item be pulled for discussion:
1) Item 1-E, APPROVAL OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, CIP 853.
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING Certificate of Posting for December 1, 1999, was
approved.
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Further reading was waived and Resolution No. 9Z92
entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ALLOWING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN
PARK', was adopted. Mayor Pro-Tern Van Cleave
abstained on all warrants to Mr. Bill's Hardware
financial conflict of interest).
CLAIM REJECTION City Council rejected the claim of Theresa Yrigoyen
THERESA YRIGOYEN 99 002A) and directed staff to send appropriate notice of rejection
to the claimant.
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CONSTRUCTION OF 199912000 CDBG City Council approved tne design and authorized staff
FUNDED SIDEWALK PROJECT, CIP 863 to advertise and solicit bids for the construction of
199912000 CDBG funded Sidewalk Project, CIP 863.
RESOLUTION 99-93 IN SUPPORT OF Further reading was waived and Resolution No. 9Z93
HR91O SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
QUALITY INITIATIVE THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS SUPPORT OF THE SAN GABRIEL
BASIN DRINKING WATER INITIATIVE, HR91O", was
adopted.
BUDGET AMENDMENT MADE TO FUND Council authorized the Finance Director to make the
FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT MOBILE DATA appropriate amendment to Fund 137 line item
TERMINALS SPILLMAN TECHNOLOGIES) 137.28.5745 in the amount of $80,677 and offset
revenue line 137.00.1000 in the same amount.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED A motion was made to approve the consent calendar as
presented.
MOTION: Councilman Ricardo Pacheco
SECOND: Councilwoman Linda Gair
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilwoman Garcia, stated that because she was not
a Council member during the time for which the minutes
are presented, she would abstain fmm approving the
minutes.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman informed the City
Council that the minutes of October 20Z are not
included with their agendas and should not be voted on
for approval.
A motion was made to approve the minutes of
September 11, September 15, September 29, October
6, October27, November 3 and November 17,1999 as
presented.
MOTION: Councilman Ricardo Pacheco
SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tem Van Cleave
ABSTAIN: Councilwoman Garcia
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND Mayor Pro-Tern Van Cleave asked if the wiring of the
SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZATION conduits, water lines, gasoline lines, curbs, gutters and
TO ADVERTISE AND SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE sewer lines are being considered before street
INSTALLATION OF A NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL resurfacing begins. He is concerned with the probability
AT CLARK STREET AND BALDWIN PARK of having to go back and make cutouts on the newly
BOULEVARD, CIP 853 resurfaced streets.
Arian Idnani, Engineering Supervisor stated that the
reason they resurfaced the street is because the
contract had already been awarded. All future projects
will be wired during construction.
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A motion was made to approve the plans and
specifications for the installation of a new traffic signal
at the intersection of Clark Street and Baldwin Park
Boulevard and authorize staff to advertise and solicit
bids for this pmject.
MOTION: Councilman Pacheco
SECOND: Councilwoman Gair
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO.1151 Acting Principal Planner Amy Harbin presented the
REGARDING ACCUPRESSURE report as follows:
SPA/MASSAGE PARLOR MORATORIUM
On October 20, 1999, the Council approved Urgency
Ordinance 1150 that placed a moratorium on the
approval of permits and/or licenses for the
establishment and/or expansion of accpressure or other
similar related enterprises or businesses or uses in the
city. Staff is recommending that the City Council
conduct the Public Hearing and adopt an Ordinance
extending the Moratorium established by Ordinance No.
1150.
Mayor Lozano declared the Public Hearing OPEN for
public participation.
There was no one wishing to speak therefore, Mayor
Lozano declared Public Hearing CLOSED.
In response to Councilwoman Gair's inquiry, City
Audmey Alvarez-Glasman stated that if Council votes to
extend the moratorium for a greater length of time, the
moratorium can be ended sooner if needed.
Councilwoman Gair recommended changing the
Ordinance to allow a moratorium time of 22 months, 15
days.
A motion was made to amend the Ordinance by
extending the time of the moratorium time to 22 months,
15 days, read by tiUe only, waive further reading
thereof, and adopt Urgency Ordinance 1151 entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
EXTENDING THE MORTAORIUM ESTABLISHED BY
ORDINANCE NO. 1150 ON THE APPROVAL OF
PERMITS AND/OR LICENSES FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT AND/OR EXPANSION OF
ACUPRESSURE OR OTHER SIMILAR RELATED
ENTERPRISES OR BUSINESSES OR USES IN THE
CITY".
MOTION: Councilwoman Gair
SECOND: Councilman Pacheco
Motion carried.
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URGENCY ORDINANCE NO.1152 Acting Principal Planner Amy Harbin presented the
REGARDING THE SOLICATION OF report as follows:
BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT AND
CONTRIBUTIONS WITHIN THE PUBLIC As the Council is probably aware, hardware super
RIGHT OF WAY AND COMMERCIAL stores such as Home Depot, incur problems with
PARKING AREAS DAY LABORER individuals soliciting employment more commonly
referred to as day laborers) and contractors within their
parking areas and public right of ways. This type of
solicitation activity within the public right-of-way and in
commercial parking areas constitutes a threat to the
public health safety and welfare of the community in
that the activity could result in traffic congestion,
automobile accidents, loitering and obstruction of the
public right of way. Since the city's current Municipal
Code does not have adequate safeguards to protect the
public from this type of activity, it is staff's opinion that
an urgency measure is necessary whereby imposing a
moratorium on these types of activities.
Mayor Lozano declared the Public Hearing OPEN for
public participation.
Tom McCarty stated that in less than two weeks, Home
Depot will be open for business. In an effort to avoid
any problems, Home Depot has been working closely
with staff to insure that all particulars are in place. This
Home Depot will be the 75th store to open in Southern
California. Each City has adopted an Ordinance such
as the one proposed this evening.
There was no one else wishing to speak therefore,
Mayor Lozano declared public hearing CLOSED.
Noting that there are two separate Ordinances on this
issue, one Urgency, the other regular, Councilwoman
Gair asked if the two ordinances are needed or could
Council just adopt one Urgency Ordinance and make it
effective immediately.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that in this
particular situation it would be best to do them both
individually.
A motion was made to waive further reading, read by
title only, and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1152
entitled, AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
AMENDING TITLE 97 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND
PUBLIC PLACES) BY ADDING SECTIONS 97.135
THROUGH 97.138 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE,
RELATING TO THE SOLICITATION OF
EMPLOYMENT, BUSINESS, OR CONTRIBUTIONS
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WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF WAY AND
COMMERCIAL PARKING AREAS".
MOTION: Councilwoman Gair
SECOND; Mayor Pro-Tem Van Cleave
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1153 RELATING TO THE Acting Principal Planner Amy Harbin presented the
SOLICITATION OF BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT report as follows:
AND CONTRIBUTIONS WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT
OF WAY AND COMMERCIAL PARKING AREAS As stated in the prior report, staff is of the opinion that
an ordinance prohibiting the solicitation of business,
employment and contributions within the public right of
way and in commercial parking areas is necessary. The
current Municipal Code does not have adequate
safeguards to protect the public from this type of
activity. The urgency measure which was heard eadier
will protect the City, its residents, and visitors in the
interim while staff proceeds with the formal adoption
procedure of a Municipal Code Amendment.
Ms. Harbin also stated that as proactive measures prior
to Home Depot grand opening, signs will be posted
throughout the property prohibiting the solicitation
activity and flyers will be handed out to contractors
attending the grand opening. Home Depot is also
proposing to refer any individuals seeking employment
or contractors seeking workers to the One-Stop Worker
Center, a non-profit organization in El Monte dedicated
to assisting and matching individuals seeking
employment with contractors.
Mayor Lozano declared the Public Hearing OPEN for
public participation.
There was no one wishing to speak thereof, Mayor
Lozano declared the Public Hearing CLOSED.
A motion was made to read by title only, waive further
reading thereot and introduce for first reading,
Ordinance No. 1153 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN
PARK AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 97 STREETS,
SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES) BY ADDING
SECTIONS 97.135 THROUGH 97.138 TO THE
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE
SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYMENT, BUSINESS, OR
CONTRIBUTIONS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY AND COMMERCIAL PARKING AREAS".
MOTION: Councilwoman Gair
SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tem Van Cleave
Motion carried.
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JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE At this time, the Mayor opened the Community
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT Redevelopment Agency meeting for the purpose of
AGREEMENT AND GROUND LEASE conducting the Joint Public Hearing with the City
FOR A PROPOSED SENIOR PROJECT Council.
WITH BALDWIN PARK SENIOR
APARTMENTS, LP., A LIMITED Rick Forintos Interim CRA Director, stated that this
PARTNERSHIP THAT INCLUDES Public Hearing is continued from November 17,1999.
KAUFMAN AND BROAD MULTI HOUSING Mr. Forintos distributed copies of additional information
GROUP, INC DEVELOPER) related to this mailer, to the City Council and the City
Clerk.
Mr. Forintos asked that the City Council/Agency
approve the Disposition and Development Agreement,
Lease Agreement and the In-Lieu Payment Agreement.
Mayor Pro-tem Van Cleave questioned as to why the
City Council is just now being advised that the proposed
project is partially on private property when in fact, six
months ago, Laurie Kern brought this issue up to staff's
ailention.
Mr. Forintos stated that took over the handling of this
project after the Community Development Director left.
Based on existing data, it appears as if those parking
spaces are on private property.
Mayor Lozano stated that this public hearing was
continued from November 17, 1999 and declared it
OPEN for public participation.
Alexis Gevorgian stated that in the original survey,
Kaufman & Broad was aware of the fact that the
proposed project was on private property. Kaufman &
Broad have agreed to improve the property.
Councilwoman Gair stated that if the property were
private, Kaufman & Broad would have to acquire the
owner's permission in order to improve the property.
What happens if in the event, the owners do not grant
permission?
Alexis Gevorgian responded to Councilwoman Gair's
question stating that since Kaufman & Broad would be
paying for the improvements, he did not foresee any
problems with acquiring owner's permission.
City Ailomey Alvarez-Glasman stated the City's only
participation, with respect to this issue, would be to
deed the property that is city owned.
Councilwoman Gair asked Mr. Gevorgian if whether or
not Kaufman & Broad kept their promise to contact
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each business in an effort to get their input on this
development.
Mr Gevorgian stated Kaufman & Broad did in fact
personally contact the businesses and informed the
businesses that representatives of Kaufman & Broad
were available to answer any questions and/or address
the concerns of the business owners.
Mr. Gevorgian reminded the City Council that the item
for consideration and approval this evening was the
same agreement that was passed in July, which was
the Owner Participation Agreement. That agreement
was approved because the developer wanted to apply
for their tax credits. The original intent was to pass a
Development Disposition Agreement. The only
difference is that they added an in lieu fee that
Councilwoman Gair had previously requested. The city
would be receiving the in-lieu fee for the next 57 years
and it will increase 2% a year. Every other issue in the
agreement is the same as what has already been
approved under the Cwner Participation Agreement. All
that the City Council is doing this evening is converting
the Owner Participation Agreement to a Disposition and
Development Agreement. Any other issues not related
to the Disposition Development Agreement can be
discussed and conditioned during the Planning and
Design and Review process.
Laurie Kern, business owner, stated that she has two
properties involved in this development. One property
will benefit the other one will lose. Ms. Kem feels that
we need more businesses that will bring in additional
taxes to the City. The proposed property is zoned
commercial property; we need for businesses. Ms.
Kern also expressed concern that if this project passes,
will that terminate the C-i zoning for her property? She
also stated that there already exists, a severe tmffic and
parking problem. There is not enough parking for the
businesses, employees or customers. Ms. Kern stated
that if this project passes, she would like a deed for the
ingress and egress, so as to not shut off Sterling Way.
Dr. Louis Ariaza stated that the developer never
contacted his business. Mr. Ariaza's main concern with
this development is the traffic and parking. This project
is going to create a lot of additional problems. Mr.
Ariaza would like to know how they are going to
facilitate the parking for the businesses.
Dr. Kirk Gair also stated that he is concerned with the
parking. Mr. Gair also stated that no one contacted him
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either. He is also curious to know if they went out to
other businesses.
Mr. Gevorgian acknowledged the parking issues stating
that this is the reason Kaufman & Broad decided to
develop senior housing, which will require less parking.
Utilizing this site as a commercial use will create a
greater parking problem.
In response to contacting the business1 Mr. Gevorgian
stated that they left cards for those businesses that
were not available in addition, the city published notices
three times. This is the fourth hearing. Mr. Gevorgian
reminded the City Council that discussions on design
this evening are premature, but when that time comes,
Kaufman & Broad will be meeting with the business
owners.
Dan Trunco, resident, asked council how many senior
citizen buildings are they going to build in Baldwin Park.
The City does not need that many buildings.
Roy Tess, resident, asked the council to visit the
proposed site between 3-4 p.m. and try to find parking.
Another point that deserves serious consideration is
that a 56-unit building is too much. The Senior Citizen's
Center and senior pmgrams are overcrowded now, and
is concerned that by building additional senior housing,
the needs of the seniors would not be met. Mr. Tess
stated that more is not always better.
Ana Montenegro stated that she had an aunt that lived
at the Telacu Apartments and stated that two bedroom
apartments created many problems. Ms. Montenegro
hopes that the City Council reconsider building two
bedroom apartments.
Andrew Steiner 4027 N. Maine, stated that he liked the
plan however, on the comer of his building on Ramona
and Maine, the sidewalk used to be 1 ifeet They took
out 8 feet and now there is only 3 feet left. There is no
room for the seniors to walk on. Mr. Steiner asked the
City Council to please look into that mailer. People
really have no other access to Ramona except on the
side of his building.
Mr. Gevorgian stated that Kaufman & Broad is
completely open to building one-bedroom apartments if
that is what the City Council requests. He again
reminded the City Council that what is being heard
tonight has nothing tb do with design. The specific plan
has already been approved.
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There was no one else wishing to speak therefore,
Mayor Lozano declared Public Hearing CLOSED.
Councilman Pacheco requested that staff and
developers bring back statistics that indicate the city's
needs to build senior housing.
Regarding the traffic and parking issues, Mr. Gevorgian
replied that at the last hearing, a third party consultant
prepared an independent study on parking and traffic
flows, as it compares to commercial uses. The study
indicated that the number of stalls that the developer is
proposing, is adequate.
In response to the senior housing needs, Mr. Gevorgian
stated that they have conducted studies all around this
region and there does exist a need for senior housing.
He stated that a building of this size would probably
have a 500-person waiting list.
Councilman Pacheco would like to see the statistics as
they relate to the City of Baldwin Park's needs.
Mayor Pro-Tern Van Cleave stated that he is very
concerned with this project. He has had various phone
calls from businesses saying that they have not been
contacted by the developer. He is also concerned that
the plan calls for two bedrooms rather than one-
bedroom apartments and, with the issue of meeting
senior citizen's needs as they relate to overcrowding
issues. Additionally, the land information was just
received this evening. There is no way we can be
expected to make a decision on something that has not
been received in time to review. I am disappointed in
how this has been handled.
Councilwoman Gair apologized for not being able to
look more into this project. She expressed concern that
there was no mailing made to business owners about
the project. whether there was a legal regiment or not,
the Mayor made it very clear that he wanted the
businesses to be involved.
Councilwoman Gair stated that she voted on the Owner
Participation Agreement at the last meeting simply to
allow the developers to submit their application for non-
profit status. Baldwin Park has reached a limit on non-
profit status. The latest report on the Downtown Central
Business has gone down 8% due to resident and
commercial exemption.
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has a total budget of $1,178,000.00 for Pmposition A
expenditures but is only receiving $1,022,000.00 in
Proposition A revenues. This year's shortfall is being
covered by Proposition A reserve funds however, our
reserves are not unlimited and we will soon be in the
position of spending beyond our means. The plan, as
fully described in Memorandum dated December 1,
1999, outlines the anticipated needs through Fiscal
Year 2004 and compares these needs to the expected
revenues.
These recommendations still result in a shortfall over
the course of the next five-years therefore, the Council
is asked for direction on either making cuts to some of
the services or making adjustments to the way the
services are funded. This item was previously before
the Council on November 3,1999 but was held over for
this meeting. The impacts of the five-year plan will be
absorbed in future fiscal years. The City Council is
recommended to review and comment on the plan
presented by staff. If they are able, they should accept
the service recommendations of the plan and direct
staff as to how they wish to fund these programs.
Mayor Pro-Tem Van Cleave suggested that the dial-a-
ride program be eliminated and use taxicab services
exclusively.
Kara Bouton, Transit Coordinator, replied that in the
annual report it was costing $15.00 a passenger for the
dial-a-ride. It's costing approximately $6.50 a
passenger for the taxicab. Ms. Bouton stated that the
advantages of using dial-a-ride for seniors are that they
feel more confident and safe. Ms. Bouton also stated
that it is fair to the passengers to be informed of a
smoother transition. There is more demand in Park &
Ride, the overflow started when Covina started
charging for parking.
Councilwoman Garcia asked if the increase in gasoline
prices affected this plan.
Kara Bouton stated that the increase in gas prices does
not effect us because we are contracted into a plan that
charges us $32.00 per hour. It affects transit
contractors but it does not effect us.
Ms. Bouton confirmed Councilwoman Gair's comment
that using Prop C Funds would impact Public Works.
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Councilwoman Gair asked if we would be close to
meeting any kind of deficit so that you don't have to use
proposition C? Using Prop C Funds should be our last
resort. Perhaps seeking grant funds could be an
alternative as well.
Ms. Bouton replied that raising the fares for one year
would be okay however, after that, it would be about
half. Councilwoman Gair suggested looking at another
fare increase in the future, if the economy was good.
Kara Bouton stated that there is currently $100,000.00
in Prop C Funds available for transit.
Councilman Pacheco stated that transportation helps
the city and he thinks that we should charge for parking
at the Metrolink station.
Mr. Van Cleave commended Ms. Bouton for doing a
fantastic job with the transit program.
A motion was made to continue this mailer to a later
date.
MOTION: Councilwoman Gair
SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia
Motion carried.
SAN GABRIELL TRANSIT CONTRACT A motion was made to continue this matter to a later
OR THE OPERATION OF TRANSIT date.
SERVICES MOTION: Councilwoman Gair
SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH Ralph Nunez presented the report as follows:
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE
RENOVATION OF SHYRE PARK City Council approval of an agreement with the Los
Angeles County is requested in order to complete the
renovation of Shyre Park.
Under the proposed Agreement, the County would
agree to provide a grant in the amount of $400,000 to
design and constmct a public park with a youth baseball
field and snack bar. The City would maintain the park.
During the months of March through July of each year,
Bassett Little League would have priority use of the
baseball facility. During the balance of the year, the
City would equitably schedule activities at the facility
and the County would have approval authority of the
scheduled programming of the unincorporated area of
the Los Angeles County and the City's residents. The
park is currently being used exclusively by Bassett Little
League. The Agreement would be renewable year to
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year for fifty 50) years, unless terminated by the
County.
In addition, the City would agree to participate in the
development of the San Gabriel Valley River Master
Plan, in conjunction with the County Public Works
Department. The City would agree to appl7y for
funding for improvements to the flood control channel
adjacent to the ballpark to create regional park trails.
A motion was made to approve the Grant Agreement
for Local Park Improvements Shyre Park) between the
County of Los Angeles and the City of Baldwin Park.
MOTION: Councilwoman Gair
SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia
Motion carried.
COUNCILISTAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Director Nunez reminded the City Council that
Thursday, December 2,1999 was the tree lighting
ceremony at the Park.
SANTA CLOTHES PROGRAM Mr. Nunez was pleased to announce that the Santa
Clothes Program raised over $6,000 and thanked all
that participated.
ADJOURN There being no further mailers to be discussed, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Approved as corrected by the City Council at their
meeting held on January 19, 2000, on page 14 as
follows: A motion was made to continue the Five-year
plan and Transit plan t a later date.
Rosemary M. Ramirez
Deputy City Clerk
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Councilwoman Gair also commented on the parking
issues, stating that there is no way to resolve this issue
for businesses and they come first.
Councilwoman Gair also stated that she does not think
that there are that many Senior Citizens in the City of
Baldwin Park with housing needs.
Councilwoman Gair stated that it does not make sense
for the City to spend $375,000.00, $275,000.00 of
Housing set aside funds. And to turn around and sell a
piece of property worth $375,000.00 of taxpayers
money for one dollar a year for 57 years does not
sound good. If we could get a project that was worth
5.5 million dollars we could get the property taxes that
are worth $400,000.00 a year off of sales tax. Mr.
Broad is going to make $283,000.00 a year and the city
makes $1.00. Councilwoman Gair stated that there is
too much to think about and this is something that she
could not vote on.
Mayor Lozano directed this mailer to staff and Interim
Chief Executive Officer Keller for further study and
follow up. He also encouraged developers to meet
with the businesses.
Mayor Pro-Tem Van Cleave would like all the
businesses to be re-noticed of the meeting.
A motion was made to continue this mailer to January
19, 2000.
MOTION: Councilwoman Gair
SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tem Van Cleave
Motion carried.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS. COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Kara Bouton, Transit Coordinator presented the report
FIVE-YEAR PLAN as follows:
This is a 5-year plan for the expenditure of Prop A
Funds. The purpose of this report is to identify the
future transportation services needs of the residents of
Baldwin Park and devise a funding plan for these
needs. As was reported in the Baldwin Park Transit
Annual Report, the transit services, especially the fixed-
route shuffles, are becoming overcrowded and
residents are requesting more service. However, the
city has already committed our entire Proposition A
Funds to other projects. The five-year plan is designed
to analyze the entire Prop A expenditures and term a
course for the provision of services over the next years.
During Fiscal Year 1999-00, the City of Baldwin Park
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