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Home My WebLink About1999 02 17 CC MIN1999 02 17 CC MIN(Ìì˜ªCC MIN FEB 17 1999à›[H3¯8COUNCIL CHAMBER FEBRUARY 17,1999 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, Manuel Lozano, Ted Muse, William Bill" Van Cleave and Mayor Bette Lowes Also present: David Olivas, City Attorney; James B. Hathaway, Finance Director; Richard A. LeGarra, Chief of Police; Ralph Nunez, Director of Recreation/Community Services; Steve Cervantes, Director of Community Development; Ana Montenegro, City Treasurer; Kathryn V. Tizcareno, City Clerk and Rosemary M. Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS PRESENTATION TO Mr. Joe Erwin of the American Red Cross Blood Services of CITY BY AMERICAN Southern California presented an award to the City for its RED CROSS assistance in raising blood for Southern California. He gave special thanks to Ralph Nunez, his staff; and the Council for their aid. TRAFFIC CONCERNS Vice Principal Irene Lewis, Foster School expressed concern VICINITY OF FOSTER over the traffic congestion at the T" intersection of Foster SCHOOL and Vineland Ave. She wants Council to consider placing a crossing guard or a stop sign or maybe speed bumps to make it safer. Ms. Olga Morales, 14039 Anada St., Baldwin Part, is also very concerned about the safety of children at the streets surrounding Foster School. She said speed bumps or a crossing guard would have been more effective than the street islands. Margarita Vargas, Baldwin Park, is concerned about the safety of the children around Foster School. ANNOUNCEMENT FROM Representative from Congressman Martinez' office offered THE OFFICE OF the opportunity for anyone in need of assistance regarding CONGRESSMAN MARTINEZ Immigration or Internal Revenue Service to contact the Congressman's Office for assistance. BIB] 37771-U01 1999-U02 02-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3895-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 02 17 CC MIN(Ìì˜ªCC MIN FEB 17 1999à›[H3¯8City Council Minutes February 17, 1999 Page 2 SUBSEQUENT NEED COUNCIL SUPPORT OF City Attorney Olivas explained that a subsequent need item SENATE BILL 63 on this matter occurred after the posting of the agenda and it 2$ necessary to consider approving a resolution in Support of SB63. A motion was made to place a Subsequent Need item on the agenda under Council Requests, to discuss and approve a resolution in Support of SB63 MOTION: Councilwoman Muse SECOND: Councilman Van Cleave PRESENTATIONS CERTIFICATE OF An award was given to Dan and Vicki Steffen in recognition APPRECIATION TO of their untiring efforts and their unending dedication as ARTHUR DAN" AND Chairman and Assistant to the Baldwin Park Sierra Vista VICKIE STEFFEN Project Area Committee. Mr. and Ms. Steffen were not present to receive this award, therefore, Director Cervantes was asked to forward it to hem. AWARD OF MERIT TO Mayor Lowes presented Awards of Merit to Tanya Gomez, PARTICIPANTS OF David Villegas, Desiree Zamora, Ruben Gomer, Racin EDUCATIONAL ENHANCE- Fontes, Mario Perez, Karma Perez, Marion Gutierrez, MENT PROGRAM Afredo Santiago, Ying Chan and Guillermo Cervantes, in recognition of their presentation in Sacramento on Februry 1, 1999. Mayor Lowes also thanked Elva Lima, Gary George and GTE for sponsoring this event. Mayor Pro-Tern Lozano recognized Larry and Sylvia Ortega and GTE for their work in the Community and also to Senator Hilda Solis for extending an invitation to visit the State Capital to the program participants and for her support of this endeavor. CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Tizcareno presented the Consent Calendar as follows: CERTIFICATE OF POSTING Certificate of Posting for February 17, 1999 was approved; CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Resolution No.99-10 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE RESOLUTION NO.99-10 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK", was approved. Councilman BIB] 37771-U01 1999-U02 02-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3895-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 02 17 CC MIN(Ìì˜ªCC MIN FEB 17 1999à›[H3¯8City Council Minutes February 17, 1999 Page 3 Van Cleave abstained on all warrants to Mr. Bill's Hardware financial conflict of interest). TREASURER'S REPORT Treasurer's Report for the month of January, 1999, was received and filed. FRANCISQUITO AVENUE Resolution No.99-11 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE OVER WALNUT CREEK CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, SYSTEM'S OF HIGHWAYS CONSENTING TO ME ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PORTION OF FRANCISQUITO AVENUE OVER WALNUT CREEK WITHIN SAW CITY AS PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES", was approved. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the City Council/Planning Commission Joint Meeting of October 13, 1998, were approved as presented CLAIM REJECTION The claim of James L. Jones #9003 1A was rejected CONTRACT FOR POLICE City Council approved the agreement between HELICOPTER SERVICES Baldwin Park and El Monte for Police Helicopter WITH EL MONTE POLICE Service. As outlined in the existing agreements DEPARTMENT with USH, Awn, Glendora, Covina and West Covina, a a 30 day quit" notification will be given to each agency respectively. CONTRACT RENEWAL City Council approved a one-year renewal CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS, agreement with Correctional Systems Inc., for INC. FOR JAIL SERVICES jail services at a cost of $253,353 FY99-2000). MARIPOSA HORTICULTURAL City Council approved an agreement with BASEBALL HELl) Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises, Inc. for he MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT landscaping at four 4) youth baseball parks and appropriated $7,000 from the City's share of Prop A Safe Park Bond Measure Maintenance Funds. CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made to approve the Consent Calendar as APPROVAL presented. MOTION: Councilwoman Muse SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tem Lonno Motion Carried. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES CONFLICT OF INTEREST Attorney Olivas composed this revision in response to the CODE FOR ELECTED Conrad and Associates Report concerning irregularities in BIB] 37771-U01 1999-U02 02-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3895-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 02 17 CC MIN(Ìì˜ªCC MIN FEB 17 1999à›[H3¯8City Council Minutes February 17, 1999 Page 4 OFFICIALS CONCERNING the Next Best Thing to New Home Program". This HOUSING PROGRAMS resolution establishes rules and regulations, which permits RESOLUTION NO.99-14 elected officials and their immediate families to participate in said programs, but requires a public hearing prior to the award of any housing assistance. A motion was made to adopt Resolution No.99-14, entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH CONFLICT OF INTEREST REGULATIONS FOR CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS CONCERNING HOUSING PROGRAMS" MOTION Councilwoman Ten Muse SECOND Mayor Pro-Tern Lozano Motion Carried COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM!:M A motion was made to adopt Resolution No.99-15 RESOLUTION N SUPPORT entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SENATE BILL 63 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, IN RESOLUTION NO.99-15 SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 63, BY SENATOR HILDA L. SOLIS, ALLEVIATING TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND PROMOTING THE MORE EFFICIENT USE OF THE HIGHER OCCUPANCY VEHICLE HOV) LANE ALONG INTERSTATE 10, THE SAN BERNARDINO FREEWAY, BY REDUCING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FROM THREE PERSON PER VEHICLE TO Two PERSONS PER VEHICLE FOR THE LEGAL AND PROPER USE OF THE HOV LANE" MOTION: Councilwoman Muse SECOND: Councilman Pacheco Motion Carried. MILLENIUM FIREWORKS Councilwoman Muse ask staff to look into the possibility of having a fireworks display on January 1, 2000 to celebrate the Millennium. Councilwoman Muse also inquired as to whether or not the City would allow firework sales the week prior to January 1, 2000. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY Councilwoman Muse asked that the mater of the San Gabriel CONSERVANCY Valley Conservancy Funding be followed closely as there may be funds available to the City with respect to recreation facilities. BIB] 37771-U01 1999-U02 02-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3895-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 02 17 CC MIN(Ìì˜ªCC MIN FEB 17 1999à›[H3¯8City Council Minutes February 17, 1999 Page 5 CITYWIDE REFUSE Councilwoman Muse discussed the issue of trash around the RECEPTACLES City, particularly across from Morgan Park. Councilwoman Muse suggested installing additional trash receptacles throughout the city, which may encourage citizens to place their trash in the receptacles Executive Team Chairman LeGarra made the following announcements: DARE GRADUATION There will be a Dare graduation at Foster School on February 18, 1999, at 9:00 a.m. DELINQUENCY CONTROL Also on Friday, February 19, 1999, Max Garcia will be INSTITUTE graduating from the Delinquency Control Institute at 6:30 p.m. GOOD MORNING On February 25, at 8:00 a.m., there will be a Good BALDWIN PARK Morning, Baldwin Park" meeting in the Council Chamber. TRAFFIC SAFETY MEETING On March 8th, 1999, at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center, there will be community input regarding&ding traffic concerns surrounding the intersection of Baldwin Park and Ramona. CHIEF'S FORUM On March 24, 1999, at 6:30 p.m., at the Community Center, there will be the Chiefs Forum and will have the new police helicopter on display. CANDIDATE'S FORUM Councilman Van Cleave announced that a Candidates Forum will be held at the Community Center at 6:00 p.m., February 18, 1999. GRAFFITI REMOVAL Mayor Lowes stated that she has seen graffiti on the old Alpha-Beta store and asked staff to follow up on this matter. ADJOURN There being no further items to be discussed, the meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m. APPROVED as PRESENTED by the City Council at their meeting held April 7, 1999. BIB] 37771-U01 1999-U02 02-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3895-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05