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Home My WebLink About2002 07 02 CC MIN2002 07 02 CC MIN(ÌìCOUNCIL CHAMBER 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 JULY 2, 2002 WEDNESDAY 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: Councilmembers: Linda Gair, Ricardo Pacheco, Bill Van Cleave, Mayor Pro-Tern Marten Garda, and Mayor Manuel Lozano Also Present: Dayle Keller, Chief Executive Officer, Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; Mark Kling. Chief of Police; Jose Sanchez. Finance Director; Aqan Idnani. Engineering Manager; Rick Forintos, Community Development Director; Manny Camllo, Recreation/Community Services Director; Maria A. Contreras, City Treasurer; Kathryn Tizcareno, City Clerk; Rosemary M. Ramirez, Chief Deputy City Clerk and Kathleen Sessman, Deputy City Clerk ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano spoke about a ride-along experience with the Police Department over the weekend involving illegal activities that were taking place at the Smokey Restaurant Steak House. He was appalled by the activities that the patrons at the location were engaged in, noting that those type of adult oriented type of activities are not welcome in the City of Baldwin Park. Mayor Lozano requested to adjourn this meeting in the memory of Irene Woodard and that a letter of condolence be sent to the family. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS The Presentation to El Jacal Restaurant was deferred. Staff was directed to contact El Jacal to reschedule presentation. Director Sanchez introduced newly appointed Finance Department employees, Lorena Vilano, Senior Accountant PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Danny Miranda thanked the City Council and staff for the clean-up efforts on Borel Street. Margarita Vargas. 14129 Ohio Street, expressed concern with the increasing amount of graffiti. She requested that the removal of graffiti be more timely. Comment was made during the Public Communication portion of the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting of July 2, 2002.1 BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 07-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8892-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 07 02 CC MIN(ÌìCity Council Minutes Juty 2, 2002 Page 2 Chair Lozano and Member Pacheco directed this matter to the Public Works Department for handling. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED Councilmember Gair requested that the following item be removed from the Consent Calendar for a discussion: 1) Item 1-0 MINUTES APPROVAL OF AN E)CTENSION NO. 3 TO THE CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH ADELPHIA CABLE A motion was made approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. A-N as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Garcia SECOND: Coundlmember Pacheco Carried MINUTES 6i<MO) The minutes of May 29, 2002 Special); June 5, 2002 Regular); and June 19. 2002 Study). were approved as presented. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS 3oo-30) Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2002-065 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 Bill Van Cleave abstained on all warrants to Mr. Bills Hardware financial conflict of interest). AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION OF BALDWIN PARK STORM DRAIN, CIP 818 GWW) The City Council awarded the contract to CEG Service Inc.. dba CADD Squad, in an amount based on the weekly rate as indicated in the proposal for the Construction Management and Inspection of the Baldwin Park Drain, CIP 818. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement. The Director of Public Works was authorized to execute purchase orders for the duration of the project, which is estimated to be 36 weeks. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BALDWIN PARK STORM DRAIN, CIP 818 600-40) The City Council awarded the contract to Andrew Papac and Sons in the amount of $1,927.562 for the Construction of the Baldwin Park Drain. CIP 818. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement. The Director of Public Works was authorized to execute any necessary change orders in an amount not to exceed ten percent 10%) of the original contract amount BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 07-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8892-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 07 02 CC MIN(ÌìCity Council Minutes July 2, 2002 Page 3 APPROVAL OF AN ANNUAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNICATIONS CENTER FOR POLICE COMMUNICATIONS, RADIO AND LAP TOP COMPUTER SERVICES 6oo-3o» The City Council approved an Annual Service Agreement with Communications Center, in an amount not to exceed $16,200. The Chief of Police was authorized to execute the Agreement. The term of the Agreement is from July 1, 2002 through June 30. 2003. RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CONSULTANT BOO-SO) The City Council approved a Contractual Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and Mr. Irven Dawson, for emergency preparedness and related consulting services. CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR JAIL SERVICES WITH BALDWIN PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICE DEPARTMENT BOO-TO) The City Council approved the renewal Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and the Baldwin Park Unified School District Police Department, for jail services. CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR JAIL SERVICES WITH IRWINDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT 600-60) The City Council approved the renewal Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and Irwindate Police Department, for Jail services. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH KNIGHT COMMUNICATIONS FOR A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR 60MO) The City Council approved an Annual Service Agreement with Knight Communication in an amount not to exceed $96,000 for a full-time Systems Administrator. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XIII OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE REPEALING SECTIONS 130.70 SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIALS-SALE PROHIBITED) AND 130.71 SALE OF AMMUNITION CLIPS AND SIMILAR DEVICES PROHIBITED) 580-70) Further reading was waived, read by title only and Ordinance No. 1189 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING TITLE XIII GENERAL OFFENSES) OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 130.70 SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIALS-SALE PROHIBITED) WHICH PROHIBITS THE SALE OF CERTAIN FIREARMS AND THE REPEAL OF SECTION 130.71 SALE OF AMMUNITION CLIPS AND SIMILAR DEVICES PROHIBITED) WHICH PROHIBITS THE SALE OF CERTAIN FIREARM DEVICES," was adopted on second reading. BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 07-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8892-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 07 02 CC MIN(ÌìCity Council Minutes July 2. 2002 Page 4 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PARKING SCHEDULE FOR TWO-HOUR STREET PARKING ON LOZANO STREET 820-95) Further reading, read by title only and Ordinance No. 1191 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING CHAPTER 74 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A PARKING SCHEDULE FOR TWO- HOUR STREET PARKING," was adopted on second reading. APPROVAL OF A RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BALDWIN PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR PUBLICATION OF THE NOW eoo-eo) The Cfty Council approved the renewal of the Agreement with the Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce for the publication of the NOW. SALARY RESOLUTION AMENDING BASIC SALARY PLAN AND ADDING THE POSITION OF HOUSING DIRECTOR 700-20) Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2002-064 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION 2002-052 A BASIC SALARY PLAN FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK Addition of Director of Housing position classification)," was adopted. RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE BALLOT RESULTS AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT APPROVED BY THE VOTERS OF THE C1TYWIDE PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 360-so» Further reading was waived, read by title and Resolution No. 2002-068 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA. CERTIFYING THE BALLOT RESULTS AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS APPROVED BY THE VOTERS OF THE C1TYWIDE PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT," was adopted; and Further reading, read by title and Resolution No. 2002-069 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO THE TAX BILL," was adopted. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION APPROVAL OF AN EXTENSION NO. 3 TO THE CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH ADELPHIA CABLE STO^O) Councilwoman Gair asked Chief Executive Officer Keller to provide an update regarding this Agreement as it relates to the filing of a petition to claim bankruptcy by Adelphia Cable. Chief Executive Officer Keller stated that for a number of months staff has been in negotiations with Adelphia for a renewal of their Cable Franchise Agreement. The City Attorney and Assistant to Chief Executive Officer Bouton have been the primary staff working on this matter. As you know from news reports, Adelphia has recently filed for bankruptcy. It BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 07-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8892-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 07 02 CC MIN(ÌìCity Council Minutes July 2. 2002 Page 5 is staffs opinion that the best approach at this time would be to extend the period of negotiations with Adelphia to allow them to accomplish some of the things that they have promised to do. Under the circumstances. Adelphia has agreed to provide residents the same level of service. We have been assured there would be no change in that service. Staff feels that this is the best recommendation we can make at this time. Councilmember Pacheco stated that he was part of the committee that was examining the contract. He stated that Adelphia originally requested a 15-year contract but under the circumstances, it is in the City's best interest to approve a nine-month extension. A motion was made to approve the nine-month extension to the Cable Franchise Agreement. MOTION: CouncilmemberGair SECOND: Councilmember Van Cleave Carried PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY 2002-03 ow^o) Director Sanchez presented the report as follows: This report requests that the Crty Council hold a public hearing and adopt resolutions ordering the annual levy and collection of assessments associated with the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District for FY 2002-03 and authorizing the County of Los Angeles to add this assessment to the property tax bills. Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. There was no one wishing to speak, therefore Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing CLOSED. A motion was made waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No- 2002- 062 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA ORDERING THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT." and A motion was made waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2002- 063 entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK. CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO THE TAX BILL" MOTION: CouncilmemberGair SECOND: Councilmember Pacheco Carried ADOPT ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-03 330.20) Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. There was no one wishing to speak. At the request of Director Sanchez. by Member consensus, the public hearing was CONTINUED to July 17. 2002. BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 07-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8892-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 07 02 CC MIN(ÌìCity Council Minutes July 2, 2002 Page 6 REPORTS OF OFFICERS REQUEST FOR OVERHIRE OF ONE 1) POLICE OFFICER POSITION GOO^O) A motion was made to approve the request for overture on one 1) police officer position. The Chief of Police was directed to execute the Memorandum of Understanding associated with the Taskforce for Regional Autotheft Prevention TRAP) assignment. MOTION: CoundlmemberPacheco SECOND: CouncilmemberVan Cleave Carried PERSONNEL COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND/OR REAPPOINTMENTS IID-ZO) A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2002-056 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK. AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2001-118, APPOINTING MARIO S. VENTURA TO OFFICE NO. 3; MANNY DULOS TO OFFICE NO. 4; AND DAVID CHOW TO OFFICE NO. 5; OF THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION MOTION: CouncHmemberGair SECOND: Councilmember Pacheco Carried RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND/OR REAPPOINTMENTS 110-20) A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2002-057 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2001-060 APPOINTING ANA LUJAN TO OFFICE NO. 1; MARTHA REYES TO OFFICE NO. 2; IRMA TARANGO TO OFFICE NO. 3; ADRIANA BANUELOS TO OFFICE NO. 6; CASSANDRA ORTEGA TO OFFICE NO. 7; AND DANIEL ALVAREZ TO OFFICE NO. 8; OF THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION." MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Garcia SECOND: Councilmember Pacheco Carried PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND/OR REAPPOINTMENTS 110.20) Councilmember Pacheco requested reinstatement of current Commissioners. Mayor Lozano requested that the vacancies be re-advertised and brought back on August 7, 2002. Councilmember Gair requested that absence records for all members be included wrth Agenda Appointment/Re-appointment staff report. A motion was made to re-advertise vacancies and bring back on August 7, 2002. Staff was directed to include absence records for all members with Agenda Staff reports regarding Commission Appointments/Re-appointments. MOTION: Mayor Lozano SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Garcia Carried NOES: CoundlmemberPacheco ABSTAIN: CouncilmemberVan Cleave BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 07-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8892-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 07 02 CC MIN(ÌìCity Council Minutes July 2, 2002 Page 7 COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS REQUEST BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA TO DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION REGARDING APPOINTMENTS TO THE MID-SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CONSORTIUM AND POSSIBLE REMOVAL AND REAPPOINTMENT OP CITY COUNCIL DESIGNEES THERETO. After lengthy debate and comments by each Councilmember, a motion was made to remove Councilmember Pacheco for the Mid-San Gabriel Valley Consortium. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Garcia SECOND: CouncilmemberGair Failed NOES: Councilmember Pacheco, Van Cleave and Mayor Lozano A motion was made to leave Mayor Lozano and Councilmember Pacheco as the representatives for the Mid-San Gabriel Valtey Consortium MOTION: CouncilmemberVan Cleave SECOND: Councilmember Pacheco Carried NOES: Mayor Pro Tern Garcia Councilwoman Gair requested that if within the next three months there is no resolution to existing problems within the Consortium that Mayor Lozano and Councilmember Pacheco step down at that point. There were no objections. REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER PACHECO FOR DISCUSSION OF FORMATION OF A FORMAL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE TO RESPOND TO RESIDENT TRAFFIC AND RELATED CONCERNS Councilmember Pacheco requested that a process be developed and implemented that will allow residents to formally submit traffic requests. He stated that this would allow the City to track and address issues more efficiently. Councilmember Gair stated that the City has an existing process but feels that the present process can be improved. Staff was directed to bring back a staff report regarding this matter. REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER PACHECO FOR DISCUSSION OF ADDRESSING ICE CREAM TRUCK SAFETY REGULATIONS AND ICE CREAM TRUCK SAFE STOP LOCATIONS Councilmember Pacheco directed staff to research the possibility of implementing an Ordinance relating to ice cream truck safety regulations and ice cream truck safe stop locations. There were no objections. REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER PACHECO FOR DISCUSSION OF MID-SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CONSORTIUM OUTREACH PROGRAM UPDATE Councilmember Pacheco withdrew his request for discussion of this matter and requested to bring back at the July 17. 2002, meeting. BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 07-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8892-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 07 02 CC MIN(ÌìCity Council Minutes July 2, 2002 Page 8 REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER PACHECO FOR DISCUSSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK RECOGNIZING MATRICULATION CONSULAR CARDS ID'S ISSUED BY MEXICAN CONSULATE) Councilmember Pacheco withdrew his request for discussion of this and requested to bring back at the Juty 17, 2002, meeting. MEETING WITH KEN MANNING REGARDING A POSSIBLE PARTNERSHIP WITH REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM POP) Mayor Lozano talked about a meeting he had wrth Ken Manning. Superintendent of the ROP Program, Board Member Bejarano and Rick Forintos about a program available through the ROP program that enables youth to build a home in the community. He requested that a study session meeting be scheduled to further discuss this matter. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m., in memory of Irene Woodard. Approved by the Council at their meeting held August 21, 2002. Rosemary M-R^ynirez. CMC Chief Deputy t^ity Clerk BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 07-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8892-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06