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Home My WebLink About2008 07 16 CC MIN2008 07 16 CC MINHÄ—@¸— Î[Í«MINUTES CITY OF BALDWIN PARK WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, CITY COUNCIL %'_ 2008 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS 14403 E. Pacific Avenue Baldwin Park Manuel Lozano, Mayor Anthony J. Bejarano, Mayor Pro Tern Marlen Garcia, Monica Garcia, Ricardo Pacheco, Council Members Maria Contreras, City Treasurer Susan Rubio, City Clerk The CITY COUNCIL of the City of Baldwin Park met in REGULAR SESSION at the above time and place. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Led by Pastor Jackson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano closed the meeting in memory of Steven Najera, Baldwin Park resident as well as Bill McCowan. He expressed condolences to the respective families. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Proclamation proclaiming July at Recreation & Parks Month in the City of Baldwin Park Mayor Lozano presented the proclamation to Director Carrillo Plaque and certificate presentations to Baldwin Park Sister Cities delegates from Taxco, Guerrero Mexico Mayor Lozano, joined by the Council and Treasurer presented certificates and plaques to the Sister Cities dignitaries and delegates. The Mayor of Taxco commented to the audience and the city was presented with a commemorative coin of the 250 anniversary of Santa Prisca On behalf of Senator Romero, Bill Baca presented the Mayor of Taxco, Guerrero a certificate ROLL CALL Present: Councilmember Marlen Garcia, Councilmember Monica Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern Bejarano, Mayor Lozano. Page 1 of 5 BIB] 39843-U01 2008-U02 07-U02 16-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO122319-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/6/2009-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 07 16 CC MINHÄ—@¸— Î[Í«Absent: Councilmember Pacheco, City Clerk Rubio. Also Present: Chief Executive Officer Vijay Singhal, Assistant City Attorney June Ailin, Director of Recreation & Community Services Manuel Carrillo Jr., Community Development Manager Marc Castagnola, Public Works Director William Galvez, Chief of Police Lili Hadsell, City Treasurer Contreras, Deputy City Clerk Nieto. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Rafael Gonzalez, Baldwin Park Library announced that the Urban Book-Mobile will be at the Concert in the Park on Juy 31st and thanked Council member Marlen Garcia and staff for their support Mike Lee, Azusa commended the Baldwin Park Explorers and their leaders. Commented on the upcoming Presidential election and health care. Amelinda Bes, resident commented on local government and the proposed redevelopment project Patty Rascon, business owner commented on inflatable swimming pools at an apartment complex on Baldwin Park Boulevard that are not behind a fence. Steve Nubleski, resident spoke about personal accountability and the community. Expressed that people in the community are scared and the desire for everyone to be informed. Ms. Walsh, from a law firm representing those affected by eminent domain encouraged the Council to not abuse their power as it relates to eminent domain and work with the property owners. Thomas Carey, resident thanked the Police Department for not running their vehicles and wasting fuel. Also commented on his defense of an individual who wished to speak under public communications at a prior meeting. Margaret Salonisen, chamber President invited the Council to the 30th Anniversary of PenMar Beauty Salon. James Treasure, resident commented on the statements of the first two speakers and that unity is needed. He also commented on surveys taken by Bisno Development. Invited the Mayor and Council to come and speak to the real residents of the city of Baldwin Park. Ken Woods, resident and business owner spoke about the water impact in the proposed redevelopment project area and statements made by the Valley County Water District manager. Also commented on drought conditions in the San Gabriel Valley Greg Tuttle, business owner commented about the qualifications of Chief Hadsell and actions that have been taken since her appointment. Page 2 of 5 BIB] 39843-U01 2008-U02 07-U02 16-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO122319-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/6/2009-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 07 16 CC MINHÄ—@¸— Î[Í«Mayor Lozano stated that the recall attempt is being spearheaded by Greg Tutle and responded to his comments Andrew Morales Miramontes, resident spoke in support of the proposed redevelopment project area. Eric Ortiz, resident commented about a recently constructed parking lot and flooding on his street. He also expressed his support of the proposed redevelopment project Gail Zauss, West Covina commented on the statements of speaker Miramontes as they related to shopping options in Baldwin Park. Johnny Rios, resident stated that those in his part of town did not know what is going on in the city, but have the desire to be informed. Public Communications were closed at 8:10 p.m. Mayor Lozano commented on statements of speaker Tuttle related to Chief Hadsell and commended her on her work. Council member Marten Garcia also commented on the statements of Mr. Tuttle, acknowledged Chief Hadsell and expressed her sentiments of encouragement to the Chief. Mayor Pro Tern Bejarano expressed his support of Chief Hadsell and the Police Department. He also responded to comments of Mr. Tuttle. He also commented on the need of shopping options in Baldwin Park and stated that the city is moving forward. Council member Monica Garcia expressed her support of Chief Hadsell. She also stated that the city is evaluating the feasibility of the proposed redevelopment project. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: Approve CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Councilmember Marlen Garcia, seconded by Mayor Lozano. 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS City Council received and filed. 2. PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 16, 2008 TO AUGUST 5, 2008 City Council approved the preparation and presentation of the plaques, proclamations, and certificates as outlined in the staff report. 3. MINUTES City Council approved the minutes of the July 2, 2008 meeting regular and Page 3 of 5 BIB] 39843-U01 2008-U02 07-U02 16-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO122319-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/6/2009-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 07 16 CC MINHÄ—@¸— Î[Í«special.) 4. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT MAY 2008 City Council received and filed. 5. APPROVE SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE SOLICITING BIDS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF TWO CNG FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT BUSES AND TWO PROPANE DIAL-A-RIDE BUSES City Council approved the technical specifications and authorized staff to advertise the solicitation of bids for the four transit fleet buses contingent upon receiving authorization to proceed from all the funding sources. 6. VIDEO SECURITY SYSTEM UPDATE City Council 1) awarded the Video Security System contract to Axium Technologies; 2) directed the Chief of Police to work in conjunction with the Interim Finance Director to complete a budget appropriation for the amount no to exceed $38,276.06 from account no. 112.00.4210 to account no. 130.58.5745 and designated $38,273.06 for the purchase of the upgraded Video Security System; and 3) authorized the Chief of Police, or her designee, to complete all appropriate documentation to complete the purchase. 7. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES WITH FEDERAL ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS City Council 1) waived the formal bidding process pursuant to 34.37 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code on seven vehicles, 3 vehicles) as existing contracts already exist with other governmental agencies, and 1vehicle) per 34.23 c) Baldwin Park Municipal Code; 2) waived the formal bidding process for the purchase and installation of the emergency equipment on all the vehicles purchased pursuant to 34.23 c); 3) authorized the Police Department to work in conjunction with the Parks and Recreation Department to purchase the new vehicles and equipment through existing contracts; joining in the Alameda County purchasing contracts, or through procedures outlined above; 4) directed the Chief of Police to work in conjunction with the Interim Finance Director to complete a budget appropriation for the amount no to exceed $295,594.80 from account no. 112.00.4210 to account 130.58.5745 and designate $295,594.80 for restricted purchase of the new Police Department Vehicles and equipment; and 5) authorized the Chief of Police or her designee to complete all appropriate documentation to complete the purchases. 8. ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS Council member Marlen Garcia reported on her recent attendance at the ICA Conference and the actions of the board of directors of ICA. She further commented on the proposed football stadium in the city of Industry and the Page 4 of 5 BIB] 39843-U01 2008-U02 07-U02 16-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO122319-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/6/2009-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 07 16 CC MINHÄ—@¸— Î[Í«potential benefits that it would bring to Baldwin Park. She requested that Council consider adopting a resolution in support of the proposed football stadium. ADJOURNMENT There being no other matters for discussion the meeting was adjourned in memory of Steven Najera and Bill McCowan at 8:25 p.m. Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held August 6, 2008. Laura M. Nieto Deputy City Clerk Page 5 of 5 BIB] 39843-U01 2008-U02 07-U02 16-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO122319-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/6/2009-U04 ROBIN-U04