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Home My WebLink About1981 10 21 CC MIN1981 10 21 CC MIN;¢f4ÆTREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 East Pacific Avenue, Wednesday, October 21, 1981 at 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in regular session in the Council Chambers at 7:30 P.M. An Invocation was given by Councilman Holman. INVOCATION Councilman McNeill led the Flag Salute. FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL: PRESENT: COUNCILMEN AGUILAR, KING, HOLMAN ROLL CALL McNEILL, AND MAYOR WHITE ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Webb, City Attorney Ftandrick, Dir. of Adm. Services Haltoway, Acting Director of Community Services DeStefano, Chief of Police Snowden, City Treasurer Montenegro, and City Clerk Gair 00- City Clerk Gair presented the Consent Calendar: 1. Approve Minutes of October 7, 1981. 2. Receive and File Treasurer's Report- September 30, 1981 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 81-100 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 81-102 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM 1981-82 ALLOCATION FOR WALNUT CREEK NATURE PARK SB174) 5. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 81-103 CONSENTING TO A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE BALDWIN PARK REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT 6. Approve Agreement County of Los Angeles Road Department Amendments to Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement 7. Project No. 201 Walnut Creek Nature Park A. Award Contract Furnishing of Plant Material B. Reject Bid Construction of Various Onsite and Offsite Improvements 8. Award Contract Project No. 205 Construction of Drain System at the Westerly Terminus of Palm Avenue CONSENT CALENDAR BIB] 37656-U01 1981-U02 10-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9590-U03 DO9600-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/3/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1981 10 21 CC MIN;¢f4ÆTRegular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park October 21, 1981 Page 2 9. Accept Transfer of Property to the City- 14546/48 Jeremie, 13627 Foster, 13631 Foster, property in area of Francisquito Avenue and Big Datton Avenue and Property Easterly of 14333 Merced Avenue 10. Approve Budget Amendment Safety Equipment Police Department 11. Approve Merger of the San Gabriel River and West Ramona Boulevard Redevelopment Projects It was moved and seconded to withhold Item # 4 and 7 and approve Item No. 1,2,3,5,6,8,9,10 and 11 of the Consent Calendar. M/S/C: KING/McNEILL. There were no objections. Council discussed Item No. 4, pertaining to Resolution No. 81-101, APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM 1981-82 ALLOCATION FOR WALNUT CREEK NATURE PARK SB174). The Council spoke of several concerns regarding upkeep and costs. City Manager Webb stated that the landscaping and engineer- ing has already been done. The City has $100,000 invested in the park at this time and has set aside $155,000 from the State Block and Community Development Grants to be used for landscaping, irrigation, and street improvements. The additional money expected for the project would come from the State Park Bonds $182,000). City Manager Webb amended Item No. 7 of the Consent Calendar, recommending that it state that Council authorizes Staff to solicit bids separately for the different improvements listed in the Staff Report. It was moved and seconded to approve Item No. 4 and 7 of the Consent Calendar with the above amendment to Item No. 7. M/S/C: KING/McNEILL. There were no objections. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS. COMMISSIONS, OR COMMITTEES: Chief Snowden explained the Canine Program to the Council. The cost for obtaining a dog and training it would be $5,500. Staff requests Council approval of the Canine Program and to authorize Staff to seek alternative financing in the community. He also informed Council that the dunking booth at the recent trade fair grossed almost $500.00 to help fund the program. It was moved and seconded to approve the Canine Program and authorize Staff to seek alternative financing. M/S/C: KING/HOLMAN. There were no objections. 00- Mr. Haltoway introduced Vern Moser of McGtadrey Hendrickson & Co. Mr. Moser gave an explanation of the Audit for the City of Baldwin Park and informed the Council that they were fairly stated according to County principles. He ex- plained the difference between this year and last years reports and responded to councilman Holman's questions regarding long-term loans. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED-ITEMS 1,2,3,5,6,8,9,10,11 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 4 and 7 DISCUSSED CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 4 and 7 APPROVED STAFF REPORT CHIEF SNOWDEN- CANINE PROGRAM CANINE PROGRAM APPROVED MR. VERN MOSER OF McGLADREY HENDRICKSON & CO. INTRODUCED MR. MOSER PRESENTS AUDIT AND ANSWERS QUESTIONS BIB] 37656-U01 1981-U02 10-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9590-U03 DO9600-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/3/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1981 10 21 CC MIN;¢f4ÆTRegular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park October 21, 1981 Page 3 Mayor White asked how long the firm of McGladrey Hendrickson & Co. has been in business, and if Mr. Moser had the opportunity to review the City's agency and the City accounts himself. He also asked Mr. Moser if there is anything in the accounts that the Citizens or City Council should be concerned about. Mr. Moser stated that the firm of McGladrey Hendrickson & Co. has been in business for 50 years. He explained that he did review the agency and City accounts and that the City's financial records are well prepared. It was moved and seconded to accept the annual audit. M/S/C: HOLMAN/McNEILL. There were no objections. 00- Mr. Halloway explained a staff report regarding a new computer system. He explained that six different computer systems had been evaluated and that Staff recommends that Council authorize the purchase of the Hewlett Packard System, and waive formal bidding procedures and negotiate a contract with Hewlett Packard System and Tamas And Associates for software. Council discussed the benefits of the new system, especially that the system can be used in another city as a backup, if our City's system breaks down. It was moved and seconded to authorize Staff to purchase the Hewlett Packard System and to retain Tamas And Associates to provide the soft- ware. M/S/C: HOLMAN/KING. There were no objections. 00- UNFINISHED BUSINESS ANNUAL AUDIT ACCEPTED NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM APPROVED Mayor White explained that he has received several names to consider for Housing Commissioners. Council- man King stated that LeMarr Mosety would tike to be considered for the Housing Commission at a later date. Nominations were: Councilman King nominated Bob Lane 1 year term Councilman McNeitI nominated Patricia Grail 2 year term Councilman Aguitar nominated Newton Seay 3 year term Councilman Holman nominated Frank Barnato 4 year term Councilman McNeilt nominated June Glass 4 year term Councilman Aguilar nominated Lydia Valez 2 year term Councilman Holman nominated Dottie McDonald It was moved and seconded to approve the above nominations for staggered year terms to the Housing Commission. M/S/C: McNEILL/AGUILAR. There were no objections. 00- Councilman McNeill expressed Council's appreciation to the applicants who filed for appointments to the Housing Commission, but were not nominated. 00- Mayor White declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak to come forward. William Baez of 3740 Puente asked for clarification of Item No. 9 on the Consent Calendar concerning the trans- fer of property to the City, which is near his property. HOUSING COMMISSION NOMINATIONS PRESENTED HOUSING COMMISSIONERS APPROVED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OPEN WILLIAM BAEZ BIB] 37656-U01 1981-U02 10-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9590-U03 DO9600-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/3/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1981 10 21 CC MIN;¢f4ÆTRegular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park October 21, 1981 Page 4 City Manager Webb explained that the property was originally purchased by the City with Block Grant funds. The properties were deeded from the City to the Local Development Corporation and Housing Authority. It is a technical transfer of title required by the auditor because the properties were purchased with Block Grant funds. Mayor White declared Oral Communications closed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CLOSED 00- It was moved and seconded to adjourn the regular meeting of the City Council at 9:15 p.m. M/S/C: MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:15 P.M. KING/AGUILAR. There were no objections. / J^/l fe^ /^€^ L^NDA L. GAIR^CITY CLERK BIB] 37656-U01 1981-U02 10-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9590-U03 DO9600-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/3/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06