HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 08 18 CC MIN SSS2004 08 18 CC MIN SSSY P Q COUNCIL CHAMBER AUGUST 18. 2004
14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE WEDNESDAY
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 6:00 P.M.
The CITY COUNCIL of the City of Baldwin Park met in SPECIAL STUDY SESSION at the
above time and place.
ROLL CALL
Present; Councilmembers: Marlen Garcia, David Olivas, Bill Van Cleave, Mayor Pro-Tem/Vice-Chair
Ricardo Pacheco, and Mayor/Chair Manuel Lozano
Also Present: Sid Mousavi, Interim Chief Executive Officer; Stephanie Scher, City Attorney; Shafique
Naiyer, Public Works Director and Rosemary M. Ramirez, Chief Deputy City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
The Council/Agency recessed to Closed Session at 6:16 p.m. and reconvened at 7:15 p.m., recessed
at 7:17 p.m. and reconvened at 7:25 p.m., with all members present. City Attorney Scher reported
the action as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR GC 54957.6)
Agency Negotiators: Sid Mousavi, Interim Chief Executive Officer; Hennie Apodaca,
Interim Finance Director; Gina Knight. Personnel/Risk Manager;
and other representatives as designated
Employee Organization: Clerical; Professional and Technical Employees; Police
Management Employees; Confidential Employees; Baldwin Park
Police Officer's Association and General Management Employees
Action: Direction was provided. No action taken; nothing further to report,
COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
REQUEST BY MAYOR PRO TEM RICARDO PACHECO FOR DISCUSSION OF FAMILY DAY
PROMOTION
Upon request by Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco and by Council consensus, a request to prepare a
proclamation proclaiming September 27, 2004 as Family Day, was approved to be presented at the
council meeting of September 1, 2004. Staff was authorized to begin the necessary preparations for
a city sponsored Family Day event to be held Saturday, September 25. 2004.
PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION AND INFORMATION PROVIDED BY SPOT DEVICES, INC.. RELATING TO THE
OPERATION OF THE SPOT WALK SELF-POWERED, WIRELESS ACTIVATED CROSSWALK
LIGHTING SYSTEM
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Councilmember Garcia thanked Director Naiyer for following up on her request of contacting Spot
Devices Inc. She stated that a colleague of hers who resides in South Pasadena, commented on the
City of South Pasadena's effective use of these devices.
Mr. Tim Peddie, representing Spot Devices, Inc., provided a company overview, stating that Spot
Devices, Inc., merges the latest enabling wireless and solar technologies to create a new generation
of lighting and traffic safety products. The company is located in Silicon Valley, California. Mr.
Peddie presented information on the Self-Powered, Wirelessly Activated Inroad Crosswalk Lighting
System as follows: Spot Walk employs stand-alone LED-lit inroad lights called Road Spots that
require no wiring for power or activation. Each Road Spot is self-powered and designed for high
visibility for both day and night operation. A series of bright flashes is wirelessly activated via push-
button, proximity detector, timer, or other mechanism.
Spot Walk's wireless activation allows any layout configuration. For example, Road Spots may be
placed in lanes turning into crosswalks, in advance of crosswalks and along crosswalk edges.
Intuitive Windows based software allows complete Spot Walk control, even after installation.
Administrators manage flash type, duration, and intensity even individual LED's from a laptop PC.
Usage and operational data is uploaded wirelessly.
Installation and maintenance is easy. The devices can be installed using city staff. Road Spots are
easily maintained and can be replaced in minutes without cutting or wiring, virtually eliminating the
need to close the roadway.
Spot Walk reduces the total cost of ownership over 80% compared to competing inroad lighting
systems. Easy maintenance and operation generate savings over the live of the system.
Upon conclusion of the presentation, the Mayor and City Council expressed interest in these type of
devices. Mr. Peddie was invited to return with information on other products available through Spot
Walk Inc.
ADJOURN
There being no other matters before the Council/Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Approved as presented by the Council/Agency at their meeting held September 1, 2004.
Rosemary M. Ramif^z, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
HennieApodaca
Agency Secretary
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