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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 07 16 CC MIN1997 07 16 CC MIN;¢f4œŽ CC MIN JUL 16 1997w W8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 16,1997 The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in regular session in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS LOZANO, MUSE, VAN CLEAVE, AND MAYOR LOWES ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Olivas, City Manager Yeats, Acting Chief of Police Kies, Dir. of Community Development Cervantes, Dir. of Public Works Mousavi, Dir. of Rec/Community Services Nunez, City Treasurer Montenegro, Deputy City Clerk Branek, and City Clerk Gair 00- PRESENTATION Acting Chief of Police Kies introduced Police Officers Franklin Scott McKinney and Christopher Marshall and told of their education and background. City Clerk Gair administered the Oath of Oflice to Officers McKinney and Marshall. Director of Public Work Mousavi Introduced New Employee Kara Bouton, Transit Coordinator and told of her education and background. City Clerk Gair Introduced New Employee Fernando Lopez, Code Enforcement Officer and told of his education and background. 00- ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Lowes declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak to come forward. Dan Trunco, Baldwin Park, complained about the removal of handicapped parking in front of the police department. BIB] 37638-U01 1997-U02 07-U02 16-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3467-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 07 16 CC MIN;¢f4œŽ CC MIN JUL 16 1997w W8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 2 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JULY 16, 1997 Franklin Monarque, 13287 Earl, Baldwin Park, announced that his son, Frankie, won a gold metal in the Jr. Olympics for Martial Arts. The event was held in Louisville Kentucky on July 4th, and he thanked the community of Baldwin Park and the associations in the City for helping to send his son to the Jr. Olympics. Frankie Monarque, Baldwin Park, thanked the City for all the support he received in sending him to the Jr. Olympics. Ignacia de La Torre, La Puente, Pacific Bell, Internal Affairs Director, introduced himself. He told that he will be getting involved in the Chamber of Commerce. Pacific Bell services are being offered to non-specific Pacific Bell areas, and he told of some of the equipment that is available. Ana Montenegro, introduced her guest, Consuelo Chavez, Mexico City, a cousin of Mr. Montenegro. Mrs. Chavez is the former daughter-in-law of a two time Governor of the State of Durango. There being no other speakers, Mayor Lowes declared Oral Communications closed. 00- CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for July 2,1997 * 2. Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting June 18, 1997 * 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.97-51 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK Warrants to Mr. Bill's Hardware Financial Conflict of Interest Councilmember Van Cleave Abstains) * 4. Receive and File Treasurer's Report June 30,1997 * 5. Approve Award of Contract Design Services Rhodes Lane Improvement Project CIP 725 ME Consultants * 6. Approve Budget Appropriation 5th Cycle Used Oil Recycling * 7. Approve Plans and Specification and Authorization to Solicit Bids BIB] 37638-U01 1997-U02 07-U02 16-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3467-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 07 16 CC MIN;¢f4œŽ CC MIN JUL 16 1997w W8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 3 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JULY 16, 1997 Installation of a New Traffic Signal Baldwin Park Boulevard & Foster Avenue Avenue CIP 710 * 8. Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize to Solicit Bids FY 1997- 98 Prop C Streets Ramona Boulevard Foster Avenue to Francisquito Avenue) & Root Street Puente Avenue to East City Limit) Street Improvement Project CIP 706 & CIP 707 * 9. Approve Agreement Building Inspection Services Juan Minjares * 10. Approve Extension of Agreement Landscape Maintenance Services Pro Turf Landscaping * 11. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.97 52 CASTING ITS VOTES FOR COUNCIL MEMBER GEORGE LUJAN TO REPRESENT CITIES WITHOUT PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPING RIGHTS AS AN ALTERNATE ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY * 12. Approval to Waive Formal Bidding Procedures Purchase Vehicle Tires Utilizing the State bid. * 13. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.97-53 SUPPORT OF THE ELECTION OF JOHN FASANA AS 2ND VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY * 14. Approve Final Tract Map 52249 * 15. Approve Award of Contract Janitorial Supplies National Sanitary Supply Councilmember Lozano requested Item No.12 be removed for separate consideration. It was moved and seconded to approve the Con9Gnt Calendar Items NO.11 & 13-15 M/S/C: Muse/Van Cleave. In response to Councilmember Lozano, Director of Public Works Mousavi stated that each year the State awards a bid for vehicle tires and equipment that reflects the lowest possible prices which meets the City's specifications. Local companies are authorized to sell the tires to local government agencies. The amount of savings is substantial, and BIB] 37638-U01 1997-U02 07-U02 16-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3467-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 07 16 CC MIN;¢f4œŽ CC MIN JUL 16 1997w W8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 4 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JULY 16, 1997 local companies can participate in the State Bid if they are willing to sell for the same price. When the City has a bid, and there is someone in the City that does that type of job, they are sent a copy of the specifications. The bids are advertised in the newspaper. Councilmember Lozano stated that he would like to see the difference in price from the State Bid and the prices of the local merchants. He felt that most people do not look at the newspaper for bids. Mayor pro tem Muse suggested advertising the bids in the Quick News at the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Lowes stated that the Chamber may be able to donate the advertisement space needed for the Notice of Bids since the Chamber represents the business community. It was moved and seconded to approve Item No.12. M/S/C: LOZANO/VAN CLEAVE. There were no objections. 00- PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Lowes introduced the Public Hearing to Consider a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Applicant: Julian G. Cardenas dba Yellow Cab, 13942 E. Valley Boulevard, Industry, CA 91746)." City Clerk Gair stated that an application had been made by the Yellow Cab Company requesting approval of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. The requirements have been met in the application, the police department has made a complete inspection and approved 3 vehicles to be used by the Yellow Cab Company, and all applications are complete and all fees are paid in full by the applicant. It was recommended that following the Public Hearing the Council review the materials in the staff report and it satisfied approve the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Yellow Cab Company for taxicab services in the City. Mayor Lowes declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak pertaining to the taxicab services to come forward. David Navarrete, Supervisor with Yellow Cab, stated they would the like opportunity to provide service to the people in Baldwin Park. They have met all the requirements that were asked of them. They also provide safe vehicles, courteous drivers, senior and student discounts, and prompt service. There being no other speakers, Mayor Lowes declared the Public Hearing closed. BIB] 37638-U01 1997-U02 07-U02 16-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3467-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 07 16 CC MIN;¢f4œŽ CC MIN JUL 16 1997w W8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 5 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JULY16, 1997 It was moved and seconded to approve the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Yellow Cab Company for taxicab services in the City. M/S/C: MUSE/VAN CLEAVE. There were no objections. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS. COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS City Manager Yeats stated that this report was to update and inform the Council on Assembly Bill 297 and to request Council direction for continued opposition of this piece of legislation. AB 869 attempted to permit smoking in bars, bar areas and gamin gaming clubs until ventilation standards are adopted by Cal-OSHA and the equipment is installed. AB 869 was defeated in the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee. Assembly Bill 297 would extend the date when smoking is scheduled to be prohibited in bars, taverns, and gaming clubs by three years, until January 1, 2001. The bill would also preempt the ability of cities and counties to regulate smoking in these areas. AB 297 is scheduled to be heard in the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee on July 25, 1997. Staff has written letters of opposition to the various committees and will continue to track this legislation and make correspondence to the appropriate committees as necessary. Staff recommended Council receive and file this report and direct staff to continue to oppose AB 297. This was passed in Committee, with Assemblyman Gallegos voting in support of extending the deadline. This was surprising that Assemblyman Gallegos voted Yes" on AB 297 since he is a doctor. Mayor Lowes requested a letter be sent to Assemblyman Gallegos stating Council's disappointment in his YES" vote. It was moved and seconded to receive and file the report and direct staff to continue to oppose AB 291. M/S/C: VAN CLEAVE/MUSE. There were no objections. City Manager Yeats requested approval of the Investment Policy for the fiscal year 1997-98. The City's cash management system is designed to forecast immediate cash requirements and invest surplus monies to the fullest extent possible. Staff makes investment decisions with care, skill, prudence, and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing. The criteria for selecting investments and their order of priority are 1) safety, 2) liquidity, and 3) yield. Staff recommended approval. It was moved and seconded to receive and file the Statement of Investment Policy for fiscal year 1997-98. M/S/C: MUSE/LOZANO. There were no objections. Director of Recreation/Community Services Nunez requested approval of an BIB] 37638-U01 1997-U02 07-U02 16-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3467-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 07 16 CC MIN;¢f4œŽ CC MIN JUL 16 1997w W8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL RAGE NO. 6 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JULY16, 1997 Agreement with Christiansen Amusement for carnival services for the Celebrate Baldwin Park" Celebration. The City contacted various carnival operators and three responded as listed in the staff report. The funds received from the carnival are used to cover the costs for the parade and entertainment at the celebration. The City's share of the proceeds from the carnival averages between $12,000 and $14,000. Christiansen Amusements would agree to compensate the City in the amount of 30% of the total ride gross up to $40,000 and 35% thereafter. Three to four security guards would be on duty during all hours of operation of the carnival, and Christiansen Amusements has agreed to compensate the City for Police Officers assigned to the carnival. The $1.00 admission fee would be waived for all children under the age of 12 years when accompanied by an adult. Christiansen has agreed to provide 350 unlimited ride passes or 1,000 ride passes that would be distributed to deserving children. Staff recommended approval. In response to Council, Director Nunez stated that the $1 charge pays for the fence around the carnival rides. A letter of clarification will be sent to Christiansen about the fencing around the ride area. Family nights will be Thursday and Sunday. In response to Mayor pro tem Muse, City Manager Yeats and Acting Chief of Police Kies explained that Section No.8 of the agreement outlines the security requirements. The number of officers is discussed prior to the event with Mr. Christiansen, and at the end of the carnival, the City bills Mr. Christiansen, and they promptly pay the bill. Mayor pro tern Muse requested 500 unlimited ride tickets no restrictions) to the night they are used. Council agreed by unanimous consent. In response to Mayor pro tem Muse, Director Nunez stated that the booths inside the mid-way are required to be operating during the time the rides operate. The clubs have a hard time staffing the booths for the long period of time required. The food booths and information booths are $25 each. Staff will advertise the booths in the mid- way and offer organizations the opportunity to run a concession stand. It was moved and seconded to approve the agreement with Christiansen Amusement for carnival services for the 1997 Celebrate Baldwin Park" Celebration, with a letter confirming the fence around the ride area, and 500 unlimited ride tickets with no restriction to the night they are used. M/S/C: MUSE/LOZANO. There were no objections. Director of Recreation/Community Services Nunez requested approval of an appropriation of funds for staffing costs for the Family Service Center. Mano a Mano/H and to Hand has offered services at the Center by providing a Case Manager for a minimum of 20 hours a week. The City's goal is to have a staff person assigned to the facility during all hours of operation. The staff assigned would be responsible for directing residents to the agencies providing the services requested, and to assist in BIB] 37638-U01 1997-U02 07-U02 16-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3467-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 07 16 CC MIN;¢f4œŽ CC MIN JUL 16 1997w W8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 7 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JULY16, 1997 scheduling the usage of the facility. Two part time staff have been hired to assist in setting up the center, and are being paid out of part time recreation hours. It is anticipated that the facility will be open to the public a total of 60 hours weekly. Staff requested an additional appropriation of fund in the amount of $20,000 for the additional staffing. Staff recommended approval. It was moved and seconded to approve the additional appropriation for the Family Resource Center. M/S/C.. MUSE/LOZANO. There were no objections. Director of Recreation/Community Services Nunez requested approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Citrus Valley Medical Center for the provision of health care services at Morgan Park. Citrus Valley Medical Center has been offering free medical services and immunizations at Morgan Park every Monday for the past two years. The staffing of the unit would be the sole responsibility of Citrus Valley Medical Center. The City in exchange would continue to provide space in the Morgan Park parking lot located on Ramona Boulevard. Staff recommended approval. It was moved and seconded to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Citrus Valley Medical Center to provide medical services from the Kids Care Van at Morgan Park. M/S/C: MUSENAN CLEAVE. There were no objections. Director of Community Development Cervantes requested approval of the selection of Cotton/Beland/Associates to update the City's General Plan and to prepare the associated Environmental Impact Report EIR). City Planner Onaga stated that the Selection Committee and staff interviewed the top three firms and favored the proposal submitted by CottonlBeland/Associates(CBA) with some modifications, including phasing the project over two fiscal years, and substituting subconsultant Stanley Hoffman Associates for Economic Research Associates. The Stanly Hoffman substitution resulted in an increase in cost of $1,900 bringing the CBA revised total costs proposal to $196,437. All three proposals exceeded the budgeted amount. Staff recommended approval. Mayor pro tem Muse stated that she was impressed with Stan Hoffman. He spoke about the impact when developing one area, and their strong commitment to community involvement. They will utilize the Baldwin Park 2000 process as part of the information gathering. Mayor Lowes encouraged people to get involved in the general plan and to give input. It is the time to help plan for future development. She directed staff to cut back where needed to fit the budget. In response to Mayor Lowes and Councilmember Lozano, City Manager Yeats stated that BIB] 37638-U01 1997-U02 07-U02 16-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3467-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 07 16 CC MIN;¢f4œŽ CC MIN JUL 16 1997w W8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 8 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JULY16, 1997 budgeting across two years is something that is done for the Capital Improvement Program and staff will monitor the progress of the meetings. It will take approximately two years to complete, the community meeting will occur the first year, and complete the Baldwin Park 2000 survey in the first year and have the results to analyze. The second year will be writing and reviewing the plan and going through the public hearing process to adopt the plan. It was moved and seconded to 1) select Cotton/Beland/Associates to update the City's General Plan in two phases; 2) commit to allocating $80,000 for FY 1998-99 to complete Phase II of the project; and 3) instruct staff to finalize the terms of the contract with Cotton/Beland/Associates for subsequent Council approval. M/S/C: VAN CLEAVE/MUSE. There were no objections. Director of Public Works Mousavi updated Council on the Pavement Management Program, as well as reconfirm the remaining Program by appropriating a minimum annual street improvement budget of $2 million for five years beginning in FY 1997/98. The Pavement Quality Index PQI) consists of Surface Distress Index, Riding Comfort Index and Structural Adequacy Index which are the major factors in determining the repair needs of an existing roadway. The City has made substantial progress in improving the quality of our streets, the City only has 24.8% of the streets that are below the minimum acceptable level. It was recommended for approval. It was moved and seconded to approve the completion of the Pavement Management Program and recognize the need for an annual budget of $2 million for street improvements for the next five years eflective FY 1997/98. M/S/C: MUSE/LOZANO. Director of Public Works Mousavi requested input at the public meeting for the City of Baldwin Park Citywide Park Maintenance District FY 1997-98. Willdan Associates, the consultant for the implementation of Proposition 218, has notified all property owners regarding the assessment for park maintenance through ballots. Staff recommended Council take comments at this meeting, but not take any action on the assessment. The public hearing is set for August 6th at which time the Council will hear the results of the balloting and subsequently take action on the assessment. It was recommended that Council hold a public meeting for the City of Baldwin Park Citywide Park Maintenance District FY 1997/95 and receive public comments. Mayor Lowes declared the Public Meeting open and invited those wishing to speak to come forward. Ricardo Pacheco, 3436 La Vista, stated his concern with the two ballots. People are confused because they think they have voted the blue ballot and no need to vote the yellow ballot. He asked why the error was made requiring two ballots. The error in the Engineers Report of $350,000 error should have been caught before the ballots were BIB] 37638-U01 1997-U02 07-U02 16-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3467-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 07 16 CC MIN;¢f4œŽ CC MIN JUL 16 1997w W 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 9 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JULY16, 1997 sent out. Mary Ferrer, 4634 Ed ra, thanked the City Manager for the listing of the property owners, but asked if a list could be provided by streets. City Manager Yeats stated that he would contact the consultant to see if a listing is available. There being no other speakers, Mayor Lowes declared the Public Hearing closed. Mayor pro tern Muse asked that the property tax bill be enlarged on an overhead to show where the fee for Park Maintenance is located on the tax bill, and give an explanation where the money is spent specifically. She requested a copy of the street index with the property owners listed. Councilmember Lozano stated that the listing is difficult as it is not in street order. He felt that the memo that was issued to him on June 24th with reference to Proposition 218, Park Maintenance District Assessment and Ballot Error, there was not enough information in the memo. He requested further explanation, he wants to add supplemental questions to be able to clarify what exactly happened during the transitional stage. He stated that he would submit his questions for further information. He asked if a Closed Session would be needed, if not, in public would be fine. City Manager Yeats stated that he would be interested in hearing the Councilman's questions right now. City Attorney Olivas stated that the questions should be in writing since it may implicate personnel issues and require a Closed Session. In response to Mr. Pacheco, Mayor Lowes stated that a letter of explanation was sent in both ballots. The second mailing told what happened and why the two ballots were sent out and what to do to vote. There have been several public meetings at various locations around the City and a small number of people were in attendance. Every effort has been made to contact the businesses and the public, to get them informed on the importance of the assessment. Most of the assessments are lower than before. City Manager Yeats stated that this has been a complicated process. The legislature promised a clarification on Proposition 218 prior to July 1 and that came last week. Now the Legislature may change the way the City is doing things and the way the assessment is calculated. Cities had no direction. The error occurred in the fact that the $350,000 is an ad valorem tax that the County places on the tax bill. It was inadvertently added in as part of the assessment, and that was incorrect. The City has received 3,400 ballots and they are all yellow ballots. The message has gotten out to the community and the City is receiving ballots daily. A number of cities did not know that July 1st was the deadline to start the process, they may not be able to do their BIB] 37638-U01 1997-U02 07-U02 16-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3467-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 07 16 CC MIN;¢f4œŽ CC MIN JUL 16 1997w W 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO.10 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JULY 16, 1997 assessment this year. The most upsetting is how it changed the voting laws, it gave voting rights to just the property owners, many of the property owners do not live in Baldwin Park and they are having a dramatic say about what's going on in Baldwin Park. Every person does not have a vote, if a home is owned in joint tenancy you still get one ballot. The votes are weighted by the assessment dollars, its not one vote per person, and the votes do not carry the majority vote. City Clerk Gair stated that she had attended a meeting held by the Registrar Recorder and the Secretary of State on Proposition 218, several cities are frustrated, several had to have second ballots mailed out, and the lack of procedures of the law is causing problems for cities everywhere. City Manager Yeats emphasized again that a number of cities did not meet the July 1st deadline, they were waiting for clarification on Proposition 218, which never came. Landowners are the only ones that can vote, and the City has a lot of absentee landlords. Property that is held in joint tenancy still only gets one vote. The votes are weighted by the dollar amount of the assessment. Some peoples vote counts more than others. City funds cannot be expended on this election for other than the legally required notifications that has been sent out. In response to Councilmember Lozano, City Clerk Gair stated that 14,000 ballots have been sent out and about 3,400 have been returned. Until the dollar amounts are added up, the City will not know how the vote will be. In response to Councilmember Van Cleave, Mayor Lowes reiterated that a letter was sent to the property owners explaining the voting process and the problem with the two ballots. 00- COUNCIL STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS Mayor pro tem Muse requested that community volunteers be trained in disaster preparedness. In response to Mayor pro tem Muse, City Manager Yeats stated that Emergency Coordinator Dawson now has a viable ham operation network that is functioning in the City. The next phase is a bench exercise to test more capabilities of the system. The Informations System Staff will create a data base that will register volunteers that will serve in different capacities, which will be linked with the GIS System and the Neighborhood Watch Block Captains. Mayor pro tern Muse requested literature on Proposition 218 be available as hand outs at the Council Booth at the picnic. Fire Captain Dillman has stated that he would BIB] 37638-U01 1997-U02 07-U02 16-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3467-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 07 16 CC MIN;¢f4œŽ CC MIN JUL 16 1997w W8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO.11 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JULY 16,1997 be willing to work with service clubs to get smoke alarms donated and the Fire Department will install the alarms if people sign up at the Kids Kare Fair. Acting Chief Kies stated that he would be willing to help with the smoke alarm project. Councilmember Lozano stated that his family members have helped give food to the family that lost their home to fire. The Red Cross put them in the Howard Johnson's Motel, which they had to vacate yesterday, and he spoke with Housing Program Supervisor Reyes regarding emergency housing. Councilmember Lozano requested contracts that need to be renewed come before Council three months prior to renewing. Acting Chief Kies introduced the newly promoted Captain Dan Higginbotham. Councilmember Lozano stated that Captain Higginbotham is an Eagle Scout and told of the help he has given to David Ferrer. Mayor Lowes complimented staff on the 4th of July celebration at Sierra Vista High School. She requested staff review the TCI Cable Television agreement. Council agreed by unanimous consent. She told of a letter from a Baldwin Park citizen, Tom Klein, who was on vacation in Missouri and heard about Baldwin Park participating in the All-American Cities Award everywhere he went. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 8;45 p.m. There were no objections. ZClTY CLERK LINDA L. GAIR DAL Z½3 BETTY BRANEK DEPUTY CITY CLERK BIB] 37638-U01 1997-U02 07-U02 16-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3467-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05