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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 02 07 CC MIN2001 02 07 CC MINòw @˜†² COUNCIL CHAMBER FEBRUARY 7, 2001 14403 E. PACtFJC AVENUE WEDNESDAY BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 7:00 P.M. The CiTY COUNCIL of the City of Baldwin Park met in a REGULAR MEETING at the above time and piace. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members, Linda Gair, Marten Garcia, William Bi!l" Van Cieave, and Mayor Manuei Lozano. Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Ricardo Pacheco It was noted that Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco was rushed to urgent care this evening) Also Present: Dayle Kelier, Chief Executive Officer; Amoid Alvarez-Giasman, City Attorney; Richard LeGarra, Chief of Police; Jose Sanchez, Finance Director; Shafique Nayier, Public Works Director; Rick Forintos, Community Development Director; Manny Carrillo, Recreation/Community Services Director; Kathryn Tizcareno, City Clerk; Ana Montenegro, City Treasurer; and Rosemary Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk. ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilwoman Garcia announced that a Sister Cities Association meeting would be held on February 8, 2001 at 7:00 p.m., at the Community Center. Everyone is invited to attend and become a member of the association. Councilwoman Garcia commended Public Works Supervisor Art Castellanos on the favorable recognition he received from resident Pat Chamberlain. Councilwoman Garcia stated that contrary to rumors regarding the completion of the proposed teen center, she stated that the teen center project is in progress and that the subject project will become a reality for the teens of the City of Baldwin Park. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Mayor Lozano was joined by the City Council in presented the following proclamations, commendation and presentations. Awards of Merit were presented to the volunteers who participated in the annual Christmas food basket program. Director CarriJIo proudly introduced newly appointed employee Helen Hernandez, Program Coordinator. Chief LeGarra was pleased to introduce the most recent Baldwin Park Police Explorer graduates. BIB] 37285-U01 2001-U02 02-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8654-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 MEETING-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 02 07 CC MINòw @˜†² City Council Minutes February 7, 2001 Page 2 A plaque was presented to Verizon Foundation in appreciation of a $25,000 grant awarded to Community Union, of which $15,000 will directly benefit Baldwin Park resident participants. An Award of Merit was presented to Claudia Holguin in honor and recognition of her heroic and successful efforts of saving a choking victim's life. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS The following individuals spoke in opposition to the proposed study relating the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for police services and in support of keeping the Baldwin Park and its officers: Henry Pedregon, Rick Morales, Priscilla Poppick, Tony Barren, Araceli Castillo, Dan Trunco, Larry Walton, Roy Sellers, Richard Flood, Bette Lowes, Tom Loo, Tina Herrera, Angie RueSas, Phyllis Sykes, Maura Alien, Leslie Arnold, Al last name not audible), Pedro Flores, and Frank Rivas. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED Councilwoman Gair requested that the following items be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. 1) Item 1-A- Minutes 2) item 1-F Official Baldwin Park Police Towing Service 3) Item 1-H Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1162 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Items B, C, D, E, G, and i as presented and as follows: MOTION: Councilwoman Garcia Councilwoman Gair Motion Carried CLAIMS & DEMANDS Further reading, read by title and Resolution No. 2001-009 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. Councilman William Bill" Van Cleave abstained on all warrants to Mr. Bills Hardware financial conflict of interest). APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR 2000-2001 CDBG STREET RENOVATION PROJECT, CIP, 862 The plans and specifications were approved and staff was authorized to advertise and solicit bids for 2000-2001 CDBG street improvements, CIP, 862 AWARD CONTRACT TO ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 2000- 2001 PROP C STREETS, CIP 871 A contract was awarded to All American Asphalt in the amount of $722,360 for the construction of the 2000-2001 Prop C Streets, CIP 871. The Mayor was authorized to execute the necessary BIB] 37285-U01 2001-U02 02-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8654-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 MEETING-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 02 07 CC MINòw @˜†² City Counci! Minutes February 7, 2001 Page 3 documents and the Director of Public Works to execute any change orders necessary during the construction in an amount not to exceed 10% of the original contract amount. APPROVAL OF DESIGN AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000-2001 SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL SIDEWALK PROGRAM, CIP 804 City Council approved the design and authorized staff to advertise and solicit bids for the construction of the 2000-2001 Safe Route to School Sidewalk Program, CIP 804. SALARY RESOLUTION AMENDMENT- FINANCE DIRECTOR Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2001-016 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION 2001-002 A BASIC SALARY PLAN FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK Finance Director)," was adopted. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1169 RELATING TO MASSAGE PARLORS Further reading was waived, read by title only, and Ordinance No. 1169 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 153 ADDING DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO ACUPRESSURE AND MASSAGE PARLOR BUSINESSES, APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS, LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, REGULATIONS AND SPECIFIC LOCATION CRITERIA FOR THESE TYPES OF ESTABLISHMENTS", was adopted on second reading. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION MINUTES DECEMBER 20, 2000; JANUARYS, 2001 AND JANUARY 17, 2001 Councilwoman Gair stated that the minutes are not available for approval. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-006 and RESOLUTION NO. 2001-007 OFFICIAL BALDWIN PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT TOWING SERVICE PROVIDERS Carry over item from January 17, 2001) Councilwoman Gair urged the City Council not to take action on this matter this evening. She specifically expressed concern about Budget Towing. She inquired as to whether or not Budget actually exists in the city of Irwindale; whether they have a facility in Irwindale that meets the requirements of the franchise agreement; whether they are attempting to set up in Baidwin Park at a location that is not properly zoned; and also if they were dropped by AAA because of their service. A motion was made defer action on this matter and direct staff to provide a report on the abovementioned concerns as noted by Councilmember Gair. Matter to be brought back at an unspecified date in the future. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilman Van Cleave Motion carried BIB] 37285-U01 2001-U02 02-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8654-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 MEETING-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 02 07 CC MINòw @˜†² City Council Minutes February 7, 2001 Page 4 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1162 APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM 01 to 01(0), CASE NO. Z515 Related items on City Council Public Hearing Items Nos. 2-A, 2-B, 2-C, 2-0, and 2-E) Councilwoman Gair asked that this matter be taken off the consent calendar for the purpose of conducting a roll call vote. She explained that her comments on this issue are not aimed at her colleagues nor aimed at Mr. Ken Spiker but rather at the sign company. She further stated that the applicant, Regency Outdoor Advertising, unlawfully erected the billboard pole when in fact soil tests had not been performed on the subject property. Principal Planner Harbin stated that during the month of July 2000, Regency Outdoor Advertising did begin to erect billboards at certain locations within the city. Since that time, Regency Outdoor Advertising has submitted their plans for the structures of the billboards that have been erected in addition to those that have not. With respect to the soil testing, those have not been requested as part of the permitting process. Council Member Gair expressed concern and inquired as to which method will be used to determine if whether or not, the structures that were erected without city permits and approval, meet the building requirements. Principal Planner Harbin explained that this matter would be addressed during the public hearing process. She further stated that Regency Outdoor Advertising has agreed to indemnify the City. Attorney Alvarez-Glasman indicated that the applicant, Regency Outdoor Advertising, has requested that all matters concerning this and all of the other applications that are pending, be held over to the next meeting. A motion was made to continue this matter to February 21, 2001. MOTION: Councilwoman Garcia SECOND: Mayor Lozano ABSTAIN: Counciiwoman Gair NO: Councilman Van Cleave Motion carried PUBLIC HEARINGS. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW ONE BILLBOARD FOR AN INITIAL 25-YEAR PERIOD; LOCATION: 13329 GARVEY AVENUE HCL ELECTRIC); APPLICANT: KEN SPIKER & ASSOCIATES REPRESENTING REGENCY OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, CASE NO. CP-624 Staff has received a request from applicant Regency Outdoor Advertising asking that this matter be continued to February 21, 2001. Councilwoman Gair stated her opposition to the approval of the zoning issues applied for by Regency Outdoor Advertising and asked that this statement of opposition be incorporated into the record in each case before the council on this agenda. She continued by advising the public that if these billboard requests are approved, there is a process for the people that is called a referendum. In this process, during the 30-day waiting period of the ordinance to take effect), signatures are gathered, can be put to the vote of the people and stopped. If anyone in the public is interested, Council Member Gair offered to assist with the process and announced her BIB] 37285-U01 2001-U02 02-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8654-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 MEETING-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 02 07 CC MINòw @˜†² City Council Minutes February 7, 2001 Page 5 phone number for that purpose. Councilman Van Cleave announced that if the public were willing to begin the referendum process, he would agree to gather signatures at his hardware store. Council Member Garcia noted that the estimated revenue to be generated from this project is approximately 1.2 Million dollars. She reminded the public that this proposal is an option in which to bring those much-needed additional revenues to the City of Baldwin Park. Councilman Van Cleave referred to some of the cost factors associated with the billboards and does not agree with the estimated revenues as reported. Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. A motion was made to continue this matter to February 21, 2001. MOTION: Councilman Van Cieave SECOND: Counciiwoman Garcia Motion carried) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW ONE BILLBOARD FOR AN INITIAL 25-YEAR PERIOD; LOCATION: 12911-12921 GARVEY AVENUE RUAN); APPLICANT: KEN SPIKER & ASSOCIATES REPRESENTING REGENCY OUTDOOR ADVERTISING; CASE NO. CP-626 Staff has received a request from applicant Regency Outdoor Advertising asking that this matter be continued to February 21, 2001, Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. A motion was made to continue this matter to February 21, 2001. MOTION: Councilman Van Cleave SECOND: Counciiwoman Garcia Motion carried) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A ZONE CHANGE TO ALLOW THE CREATION OF AN OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAY DISTRICT 0), CASE NO. Z-517 Revision #1); REQUEST FOR A ZONE VARIANCE TO ALLOW ONE BILLBOARD TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT, SIGN FACE AREA AND HAVE LESS THAN THE MINIMUM REQUIRED FRONT YARD SETBACK, CASE NO. ZV-659 Revision #1), and REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW ONE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURE BILLBOARD) FOR AN INITIAL 25-YEAR PERIOD, CASE NO. CP-625; LOCATION: 12999 GARVEY AVENUE FORMER SHELL STATION); APPLICANT: KEN SPIKER & ASSOCIATES REPRESENTING REGENCY OUTDOOR ADVERTISING Staff has received a request from applicant Regency Outdoor Advertising asking that this matter be continued to February 21, 2001. Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. A motion was made to continue this matter to February 21, 2001. MOTION: Councilman Van Cleave SECOND: Counciiwoman Garcia Motion carried) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A ZONE CHANGE TO ALLOW THE CREATION OF AN OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAY DISTRICT 0), CASE NO. Z-514 Revision #1); REQUEST FOR A ZONE VARIANCE TO ALLOW ONE BILLBOARD TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT, SIGN FACE AREA AND HAVE LESS THAN THE BIB] 37285-U01 2001-U02 02-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8654-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 MEETING-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 02 07 CC MINòw @˜†² City Councii Minutes February 7, 2001 Page 6 MINIMUM REQUIRED FRONT YARD SETBACK, CASE NO. ZV-656 Revision #1), AND A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW ONE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURE BILLBOARD) FOR AN INITIAL 25-YEAR PERIOD, CASE NO. CP-627; LOCATION: VACANT PROPERTY ON DALEWOOD STREET, SOUTH OF THE 1-10 FREEWAY ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON RIGHT-OF-WAY; APPLICANT: KEN SPIKER & ASSOCIATES REPRESENTING REGENCY OUTDOOR ADVERTISING Staff has received a request from applicant Regency Outdoor Advertising asking that this matter be continued to February 21, 2001. Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. A motion was made to continue this matter to February 21, 2001. MOTION: Councilman Van Cleave SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia Motion carried) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO ALLOW THE CREATION OF AN OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAY DISTRICT 0) CASE NO. Z-516 Revision #1); REQUEST FOR A ZONE VARIANCE TO ALLOW ONE BILLBOARD TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT, SIGN FACE AREA AND HAVE LESS THAN THE MINIMUM REQUIRED FRONT YARD SETBACK, CASE NO. ZV-656 Revision #1), AND A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW ONE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURE BILLBOARD) FOR AN INITIAL 25-YEAR PERIOD, CASE NO. CP-628; LOCATION: 843 Frazier, APPLICANT: KEN SPIKER & ASSOCIATES REPRESENTING REGENCY OUTDOOR ADVERTISING Staff has received a request from applicant Regency Outdoor Advertising asking that this matter be continued to February 21, 2001. Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. A motion was made to continue this matter to February 21, 2001. MOTION: Councilman Van Cleave SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia Motion carried) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2000 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT EXPENDITURES Captain Kling presented the report noting that this award will be used to pay overtime, deploy police officer and support personnel. The goal of this grant is to enhance community safety and raise the quality of life for the people working and living in the City of Baldwin Park. The total amount of allocation $84,095. The police department will have an obligation of a cash match totaling $9,344 whereby making the total grant award $93,439. Chief LeGarra stated that the matching funds as noted above) would be from asset forfeiture funds and not out of the general fund. Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. There was no one wishing to speak therefore, the public hearing was CLOSED. BIB] 37285-U01 2001-U02 02-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8654-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 MEETING-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 02 07 CC MINòw @˜†² City Council Minutes February 7, 2001 Page 7 A motion was made to authorize staff to proceed with the Loca! Law Enforcement Block Grant process. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia Motion Carried REPORTS OF OFFICERS JOINT MEETING WITH THE FINANCING AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF CERTAIN LEASE FINANCING DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM A motion was made to open the Financing Authority. MOTION: Councilman Van Cleave SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia Motion carried Mayor Lozano deciared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. There was no one wishing to speak therefore, the public hearing was CLOSED. A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resoiution No. 2001- 017 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDIWN PARK APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF CERTAIN LEASE FINANCING DOCUMENTS, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT, APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING AND SALE OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION RELATING THERETO, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO" and to revise the approved Global Energy Services contract by increasing the Design-Build cost by $120,000 for the three generators at the Community, Family and Senior Centers making new amended total $981,490; and to authorize the Finance Director to proceed with Public Financing Authority to obtain $1,000,000 for this project. MOTION: Councilman Van Cleave SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia Motion Carried A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. FA 2001-001 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE BALDWIN PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF CERTAIN LEASE FINANCING DOCUMENTS, APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CERTAIN ACTIONS". MOTION: Member Gair SECOND: Member Van Cieave Motion Carried There being no further matters to be discussed by the Housing/Financing Authority, said meeting was adjourned.} ANALYSIS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY Sheriff's Department PHASE I STUDY OF BALDWIN PARK POLICE SERVICES Mayor Lozano introduced Los Angeles County Under-Sheriff, William Stonich and referred this matter to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief LeGarra for presentation. BIB] 37285-U01 2001-U02 02-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8654-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 MEETING-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 02 07 CC MINòw @˜†² City Council Minutes February 7, 2001 Page 8 Chief Executive Officer Keller noted that the phase I study has been received Immediately upon receipt, staff in conjunction with the Police Department, prepared the analysis The study has been available to the public in the City Clerk's office for over a week The report being presented here this evening has aiso been made available to the public and there are extra copies available at the Council Chamber entrance podium The analysis focuses primarily in two areas The first is a comparison of the services that are being offered in the Phase I study as compared to the police services that we enjoy now The second area is the financial analysis that is in the report, both analyzing the Phase I study and the context of our current year budget as well as looking at a projection over the next four years of the city's general funds Chief LeGarra reported on the comparison of services as follows We have reviewed the Sheriff's report and compared it to the services we now provide The Baldwin Park Police Department twenty-four hour deployment plan is for thirty-nine sworn officers in the field However this number fluctuates as officers are periodically out on vacation, sick or injured on duty status The Police Department does not have the resources or mechanisms to replace these officers unless another officer is paid overtime The Sheriff's Department will provide 43 deputies with constant deployment and not be impacted by vacation, sick time, etc In summary, the Baldwin Park Police Department provides a total of 69,771 The Sheriff's Department will provide 76,415 hours In Baldwin Park we currently have three motorcycle units and will be adding an additional unit in March The Sheriff's proposal will match that service We currently utilize El Monte Police Department's helicopter seven days a week for approximately four hours per day The Sheriffs Department has the ability to provide helicopter service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week We currently have three canine units Sheriff's Department has eleven canine units Baldwin Park has nine detectives in the Detective Bureau The Sheriffs Department will provide one that is specifically assigned to the domestic violence division, the remainder of the detective services will be provided by the detective bureau which, will exceed the amount we have in Baldwin Park The Sheriffs Department is proposing to give a COPS unit that will include one sergeant and six officers Baldwin Park currently does not have such a unit The Sheriffs Department is proposing to continue with the crime prevention officer at the Community Center as well as at the Target Center They wil! deploy one deputy to each of the locations, five days a week for eight hours per day Baldwin Park currently has one officer assigned to the Dare program The Sheriffs Department will continue with that program and wili include the VIDA program Upon question from Councilwoman Garcia, Chief LeGarra explained that the VIDA program is a proactive program to assist at risk youth and will supplement dare program Upon question from Councilman Van Cleave, Chief LeGarra responded that officers who work the parade are paid overtime On a payback day, those hours are assigned on a workday In essence, there is no overtime paid on a payback day BIB] 37285-U01 2001-U02 02-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8654-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 MEETING-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 02 07 CC MINòw @˜†² City Council Minutes February 7, 2001 Page 9 Chief Executive Officer Kelier continued with the presentation of the financial aspects of the analysis. In summary, a savings will be realized which will result in the total net savings to the City of $2,829,000. Mayor introduced Under-Sheriff Stonich. Under-Sheriff Stonich acknowledged the sensitivity and emotional issue before the Counci! this evening. He further stated that Sheriff Baca was not able to be here due to a scheduling conflict, however is hopeful that the City Council will invite him to a future meeting date Under-Sheriff Stonich stated that after listening to the testimonials expressing the admiration, pride and love for the Baldwin Park Police Department, and as a 32-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, he would be proud to be an officer of this department especially with the comments that were delivered this evening. Counciiwoman Gair expressed her appreciation to Under-Sheriff Stonich for his presence at the meeting. She stated that the City Council has in no way set this up as a performance evaluation of the Baldwin Park officers. It is the budget and has nothing to do with these gentlemen and ladies' performance. Counciiwoman Gair requested Under-Sheriff Stonich to explain the issue of Baldwin Park officers remaining in Baldwin Park. Under-Sheriff replied that the fact of the matter is that because of the memorandum of understanding with the existing Deputy Sheriff's, it requires us that when a merger takes place, requires that the officers in your community receive seniority for the amount of time served with you. That seniority will ailow them to compete either sometime in the future or allow them to serve some place else. The transition, if this were to take place, would take approximately 6-12 months that the officers currently working here would be transferred out then allowed to bid on serving within Baldwin Park. Counciiwoman Gair inquired if the Sheriff's Department would be looking at officers during that period of time. Under-Sheriff Stonich replied, yes. In fact, the Sheriffs Department has already engaged in dialogue with many of the Baldwin Park officers. Counciiwoman Gair suggested that the officers continue to be included in negotiations. Counciiwoman Gair stated that she was shocked to learn of the horrible condition that the police cad system is in and the also, the condition of the computer systems that are being utilized by our officers. The city does not have the funds to fix those. She questioned if the Sheriff's Department would you be considering Baldwin Park as a substation. Under-Sheriff Stonich replied, yes. The Baldwin Park station may very well accommodate a sheriff's station with a unit commander; a captain overseeing the city operation. Under-Sheriff Stonich responded to questions from Councilman Van Cleave stating that the helicopter and all of the services offered by the Sheriff's Department are determined by the city; the city chooses the level of service it wants. Captain Radeieff answered questions with respect to helicopter rates noting that the rates are approximately $550 per hour. The Sheriff's Department has one of the largest fleets in the nation and helicopters are available around the dock and can be called upon from any officer in the field. BIB] 37285-U01 2001-U02 02-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8654-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 MEETING-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 02 07 CC MINòw @˜†² City Council Minutes February 7, 2001 Page 10 Upon question from Councilman Van Cleave, Chief LeGarra responded that the city now pays approximately $109,000 for seven-day service, four hours per day. In response to the inquiry made by Councilman Van Cleave regarding equipment replacement, Captain Radeleff responded that there is a start up cost that would be figured during the Phase l. At this time, it is difficult to give an estimate until such time that an in depth study is conducted. As an example however, Compton Police Department had a $925,000 one-time start up cost. All costs after that initial start up cost are borne by the Sheriff's Department. Counciiwoman Garcia asked Under-Sheriff Stonich to address resident concerns particularly those relating to the officers becoming obsolete if a merger takes place. Under-Sheriff Stonich stated that the merger would determine the seniority that those officers have with the Baldwin Park Police Department. The seniority they have would then entitle them to compete and be assigned to the Baldwin Park sheriff's station. Depending on that seniority and competition, if someone is transferred out, they will have an opportunity to return after one year's period. Counciiwoman Garcia made reference to the salary schedule noting that a Baldwin Park Police Officer currently earns $4,575., whereas a Sheriff's deputy earns $5,727.91, as such, an increase of $1,152. would be realized. The Sergeant's salary will $1,445.00; A Lieutenant's salary will increase by $1,817; the Captain to Lieutenant salary will increase $812; and the Chief to Captain salary will increase by $1,389. Captain Radeieff confirmed the figures as noted by Counciiwoman Garcia, stating however that the PERS contribution are not reflected in the Baldwin Park salaries which the city would make on the officer's behalf. Under-Sheriff Stonich stated that it is the Sheriff Department's intent to insure that the employees come over at an increase in pay and all factors are taken into consideration. in response to Counciiwoman Garcia's inquiry, Captain Radeleff stated that the Sheriff's Department services 41 of the 88 cities within the Los Angeles County. She asked if the Sheriff's Department had conducted any type of satisfaction surveys that measure the quality of service to the residents. Under-Sheriff Stonich replied that surveys are conducted and welcomed the City to review those surveys. Captain Radeleff reported on a recent City Manager/Sheriff Department retreat. An independent satisfaction survey was conducted by the City Managers, which resulted in outstanding ratings. Mayor Lozano talked about the importance of keeping the Baldwin Park officers on staff. He supports the Baldwin Park Police Department. He does not support the idea of officers having to transfer out and then back into the department. I would also suggest that this be taken to the public for a vote of the people. Another alternative is to seek projects that would generate the added revenue to meet the request of the department. He asked that an independent survey be taken from each officer. Counciiwoman Gair does not agree with idea of conducting individual officer surveys especially since an association represents the officers. Captain Radeleff stated that the officers would take a vote, which takes place at the conclusion of Phase II, which, by this time, the officers gain enough information for them to cast their vote on. BIB] 37285-U01 2001-U02 02-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8654-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 MEETING-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 02 07 CC MINòw @˜†² City Council Minutes February 7, 2001 Page 11 Under-Sheriff Stonich confirmed that in the City of Compton, 120 officers were employed, of that 104 elected to participate in the merger; of the 104, 102 were merged into the department. After that, the staffing increased from 120 sworn to 185 sworn officers. The merger resulted in a savings to the City of Compton that was greater than initially anticipated. With respect to local control, Under-Sheriff Stonich responded that the Sheriff's Department serves at the will of the city. With respect to the vehicles, there would be many more vehicles in the city especially because of the service that is provided to the unincorporated areas. The vehicles would be identified with the city's logo. In response to Councilwoman Gair's inquiry, Under-Sheriff Stonich stated that information meetings regarding the merger will be held and the public will be offered the opportunity to participate in the process as the merger takes place. In answer to Councilwoman Gair's question regarding the assignment of the DARE Officer, Under-Sheriff Stonich stated that the DARE Officer would be and committed to this assignment on a full time basis and would be pulled off, only in the event of an emergency. Councilwoman Gair made reference to the City of West Hollywood's 3/12-workweek schedule, at which time Under-Sheriff Stonich confirmed that in the event of an absence, the Sheriff's must fill in for that officer, by virtue of the contract. The Sheriff's Department would incur the cost of that overtime and not the City of Baldwin Park. Councilman Van Cleave stated that he does not want to have department" store cops in Baldwin Park. He further stated that some of the officers have been here many years and have known the pulse of the community. This is a sad situation. Upon question from Councilman Van Cleave, Captain Radeieff explained that seniority will take precedence and obviously the veteran officers would have preference as to which station they work at. A rotation will take place only when a vacancy exists. In answer to Counciiman Van Cieave's question regarding building maintenance, Captain Radeieff responded that the building maintenance will be addressed in the Phase II of the study and made part of the Agreement, in general, the County will take on the routine maintenance of the facility. For major repairs, costs would be negotiation with the city. Captain Radeieff stated that the time frame for completion of Phase II is approximately four to six months. Councilwoman Garcia recommend that City Council review conduct further analysis on this study, and requested a report on the satisfaction survey talked about earlier this evening. Councilwoman Gair preferred that this matter be voted at a meeting with a full quorum present Councilman Pacheco was absent) and asked that this matter be brought back BIB] 37285-U01 2001-U02 02-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8654-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 MEETING-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 02 07 CC MINòw @˜†² 2001 02 07 CC MINòw @˜†² City Council Minutes February 7, 2001 Page 13 Councilwoman Gair thanked Chief LeGarra for an excellent Police Chief's Forum. She also stated that some of the issues tonight are based on the way we do negotiating in our city. She spoke with Jose Mesa; and with council concurrence she asked that this matter come back to the Council as an interest based, problem solving type of negotiation. This type of negotiation has a very limited amount of involvement of attorneys and has proven to be a successful method for other agencies. There were no objections. AUDIENCE GUESTS RECOGNIZED Mayor Lozano acknowledged audience members, West Covina Councilman Michael Touhey and irwindale Councilman Mark Breceda. FAMILY SERVICE CENTER PLAQUE UNVEILING Director Carrillo invited everyone to the Family Service Center plaque unveiling, Friday, March 2, 2001, at 3:30 p.m. in conjunction with the Literacy Reading Program. CENTRAL PARK WEST PLAQUE Mayor Lozano requested a plaque for Central Park West. DEDICATION CEREMONY OF THE CRUZ BACA METROLINK STATION Director Carrillo invited everyone to the dedication ceremony of the Cruz Baca Metrolink Station, Saturday, March 3, 2001, at 12 Noon. A reception will be held immediately following at the Julia McNeill Community Center. /TSY B/TSY SOCCE/? PROGRAM Director Carrilio announced that the Itsy Bitsy soccer program begins on Saturday, February 10 at Morgan Park. ADJOURN There being no further items before the Council, meeting adjourned at 11:01 p.m., and in the memory of Olivia Viramontes, wife of deceased former School Board Member Robert Viramontes, and also in the memory of Pete Lamar, former City Employee. Approved as presenter by the City Council at its meeting held April 18, 2001. /y,4 Rosemary M^Ran^irez, CMC Deputy City Clerk BIB] 37285-U01 2001-U02 02-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8654-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 MEETING-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 City Council Minutes February 7, 2001 Page 12 Councilman Van Cleave strongly expressed opposition to the delay and feels that a decision needs to be made as soon as possible. The officers have waited too long. He suggested that the Council is fearful of taking action due to the upcoming election. Councilwoman Garcia responded that in ai! fairness to everybody, the residents, officers and the City Council, she does not fee! comfortable rushing into this matter. Councilwoman Gair stated that this issue before the Council is not and should not be confused with the election. The fact is that the city does not have the money to pay the officers what they are requesting. We do not have money this year; we will not have money next year and possibly the year after that. These officers are good, professional officers. We cannot pay them what they are worth and feels that is not fair to the officers. After lengthy discussion, a motion was made to receive and file the report of the Sheriff's Department Analysis. MOTION: Councilman Van Cleave SECOND: Mayor Lozano NOES: Council Members Gair and Garcia Motion failed A motion was made to provide additional information and to further review the analysis of the Phase I Study. MOTION: Councilwoman Garcia SECOND: Councilwoman Gair NOES: Councilman Van Cleave and Mayor Lozano Motion failed At this time Attorney Alvarez-Glasman explained that the deadlock of the vote would return this matter to staff at which time this matter may be brought back at a later date. SELECTING METHOD IN WHICH TO RESOLVE TIE VOTES RESULTING IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS A motion was made to select Option #1, waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2001-015 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL RUNOFF ELECTION FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES IN THE EVENT OF A TIE VOTE AT ANY MUNICIPAL ELECTION". Said resolution shall provide that an election be heid on the First Tuesday following the 40th day after the administrative or judica! certification of the election which resulted in a tie vote. MOTION: Councilwoman Garcia SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia Motion carried COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS DISCUSSION REGARDING COST IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE This matter was placed on the agenda at the request of Councilman Pacheco. Due to his absence, subject matter will be brought back at a later date. There were no objections. STAFF COMMENDED Councilwoman Gair commended staff for the coordination and the great turnout of the Annual Employee Recognition dinner. BIB] 37285-U01 2001-U02 02-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8654-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 MEETING-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06