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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 11 04 CC MIN1992 11 04 CC MINòw @˜xfCC MIN NOV 4 1992[Þ›[H98 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1992 AT 7:00 P.M. 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 GALLEGOS, IZELL, ROLL CALL MARTINEZ, MCNEILL AND MAYOR VARGAS ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Penman, City Attorney Bower, Acting Dir. of Administrative Services Harvey, Police Chief Lanza, Dir. of Human Services Nunez, Director of Public Works Mousavi, City Treasurer Montenegro, Deputy City Clerk Branek and City Clerk Gair 00- Mayor Vargas read a proclamation declaring November 19, PROCLAMA- 1992 as The Great American Smokeout Day" and presented TION it to Cecilia Martinez, a representative of the American Cancer Society. Mayor Vargas read a proclamation declaring the second week of November as Youth Appreciation Week" and presented it to Chuck Hanawalt, a representative of Citrus Valley Optimist Club. Mayor Vargas read a proclamation declaring the remaining holiday months of 1992 and all of 1993 as Buckle Up For Life Challenge" and presented it to Police Lt. John Young. 00- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Vargas declared oral Communications open and ORAL COHMU invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come NICATIONS forward. OPEN Margaret Clark, 3109 Prospect, Rosemead, introduced CLARK herself to Council and stated that she was a candidate for the San Gabriel Basin Quality Water Authority. She stated her qualifications and endorsements and asked for Council support. Humberto Montenegro, 4519 Park, stated that November 7th MONTENEGRO the VFW, 4117 Alderson, would conduct a Flag Retirement Ceremony and invited all to attend. F Rosales Alvarez, 14226 Los Angeles St., stated that she A had been requested to remove an A frame sign from the front of her business, located at 4246 Maine Street, and requested Council to consider allowing that type of signage. Jorge Avila, 12769 Torch, and Robert Simmons, 12762 AVILA Torch, spoke about the problems with Eggleston's Boys SIMMONS Home. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 NOV-U02 4-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3745-U03 DO3746-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 11-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3746-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 11 04 CC MINòw @˜xfCC MIN NOV 4 1992[Þ›[H98REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 4? 1992 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE TWO Mayor Vargas requested staff to notify Childrens DIRECTIVE Services about the complaints against Eggelston's Boys Home. Council concurred. Richard Carlson, ASB Sierra Vista, gave a report on 1) CARLSON the Christmas Tree sales; 2) the Itsy Bitsy Olympics; 3) the Veteran's Ceremony; 4) Red Ribbon week; 5) the Band Tournament on November 7th at 3:00 p.m.; 6) October 30th Sierra Vista won their football game against Azusa; and 7) thanked Mayor Vargas for speaking at the school. There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared CLOSED Oral Communication closed. CONSENT CALENDAR CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar A: 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for October 19, 1992, October 20, 1992 and November 4, 1992 2. Approve Minutes of October 19, 1992, October 20, 1992 and October 21, 1992 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-100 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. a) Approve Hiring of Part-Time Inspector Commuter Rail Station b) Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-102 AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1992 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1993 PART-TIME INSPECTOR) 5. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-103 SUPPORT REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM 6. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-104 ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR STREET ADDRESS NUMBER CHANGES 7. Approve Agreement SCRRA Crossing Guards at Metroline Crossings 8. Approve Change Order City Hall Parking Lot Slurry Seal It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar A CONSENT as presented. M/S/C: GALLEGOS/MCNEILL. There were no CALENDAR A objections. APPROVED City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar B: CONSENT CALENDAR B 1. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-101 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK RELATING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON) BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 NOV-U02 4-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3745-U03 DO3746-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 11-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3746-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 11 04 CC MINòw @˜xfCC MIN NOV 4 1992[Þ›[H98 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 4, 1992 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE THREE It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar B CONSENT as presented. N/S/C: IZELL/GALLEGOS. Councilman CALENDAR B Martinez abstained due to a possible conflict of APPROVED interest. 00- PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Vargas introduced the Public Hearing related to PUBLIC the Adjustments in certain fees and charges for HEARING issuance, processing and filing of various City services FEES & and permits" and stated the Public Hearing would be CHARGES cancelled and renoticed for a later date. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES City Manager Penman provided additional information MT. SAN regarding a proposal from Mt. San Antonio College to ANTONIO conduct a business survey. The Baldwin Park School COLLEGE District indicated that the Private Industry Council COLLEGE assisted the Adult School in a survey and this SURVEY information is available to the City. Staff recommended that the City not participate in the Mt. San Antonio College business survey. It was moved and seconded that the City not participate BUSINESS in the Mt. San Antonio College business survey. N/S/C: SURVEY IZELL/MCNEILL. There were no objection. DENIED City Manager Penman stated that the Mayor had directed RFP FOR staff to prepare a Request for Proposal RFP) for City CITY Attorney services. The City currently uses the firm of ATTORNEY Rutan & Tucker for general city, redevelopment and SERVICES special litigation and other firms are used for general liability and workers compensation. It was suggested that a four person committee be formed to screen the number of qualified firms to be interviewed. Staff suggested a deadline of December 4th and listed the firms to receive the RFP's in the staff report. Councilwoman McNeill stated that she opposed any change DISCUSSION at this time in the City Attorney, that there have been no complaints about the service. He is experienced and acquainted with the City and the Redevelopment problems that face the City. Councilman Izell concurred. It was moved and seconded to hold off on requests for MOTION TO RFP's from other attorneys and stay with Rutan & Tucker. STAY WITH M/S: MCNEILL/IZELL. RUTAN & TUCKER ROLL CALL VOTE: ROLL CALL AYES MCNEILL, IZELL NOES GALLEGOS, MARTINEZ, MAYOR VARGAS MOTION ABSTAIN: NONE FAILS Mayor Vargas stated that the request for proposals from DISCUSSION other attorneys does not necessarily mean a change from Rutan & Tucker, but other firms may be able to provide a better rate and no one wants to place the City in jeopardy. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Gallegos, City Manager Penman stated that the list of attorneys that received the RFP's was from a list that the City of Azusa used in their RFP process plus some that had formerly worked BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 NOV-U02 4-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3745-U03 DO3746-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 11-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3746-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 11 04 CC MINòw @˜xfCC MIN NOV 4 1992[Þ›[H98 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 4, 1992 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FOUR with the City Manager and that RFP's could be sent to anyone that Council suggested. After Council discussion it was determined that the SCREENING screening committee would consist of Councilmembers COMMITTEE McNeill and Martinez, the City Manager and the City Clerk. It was moved and seconded to go forward with the RFP'S Requests for Proposals for the City Attorney. M/S/C: APPROVED MARTINEZ/VARGAS. There were no objections. Assistant to the City Manager Volmert requested approval PUENTE of a resolution pertaining to the proposed Puente Hills HILLS Waste Management Facilities to be operated by the WASTE Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County. She MANAGEMENT outlined the main purposes of the project and stated FACILITIES that the project has two main components, the expansion of the landfill and the development of a materials recovery facility. It was recommended that Council adopt the resolution regarding the Puente Hills Waste Management Facilities. Mayor Pro Tem Gallegos stated that he could not see MAYOR PRO supporting any kind of expansion to the Puente Hills TEM Landfill because of the many environmental issues GALLEGOS affecting the air, water and noise. He commented on the need to recognize the negative impact on the surrounding communities and the region as a whole, some wildlife concerns in that area, the possible negative impacts that can occur to wildlife such as potential loss of habitat and some of the nesting sites. For those reasons he stated that he could not support the resolution for the landfill expansion. Mayor Vargas stated that he had an opportunity to visit MAYOR the landfill, there was nothing negative in the EIR, and VARGAS that rates will be higher to the residents if the expansion is not allowed. It was moved and seconded to reject the Resolution in MOTION TO support of the Puente Hills Waste Management Project. REJECT M/S: GALLEGOS/MARTINEZ. ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL VOTE AYES GALLEGOS, MARTINEZ, IZELL, MCNEILL NOES MAYOR VARGAS MOTION ABSENT NONE APPROVED City Manager Penman requested Council to consider LEASE amending an existing Lease Agreement with SCCO for AGREEMENT rental space in the City-owned Incubator Building SOUTHERN Baldwin Park Commercial Development Center). He COLLEGE OF explained the original Lease Agreement executed without OPTOMETRY any tenant improvements in the building, the improvements of $150,000 paid for by SCCO and the adjusted rent to twenty cents per square foot. SCCO has six potential sub-leasees, contingent upon the City's approval, which would be an optometrist. Staff requested Council direction. City Attorney Bower stated that the twenty cents a CITY square foot was not based on the profit or non-profit ATTORNEY status of SCCO, but on tenant improvements that were amortized over the lease. He explained the cap on the rent of 75% of the Central Business District rent, limited to that with no adjustments for rental increases. This is not a gift of public funds when based on tenant improvements. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 NOV-U02 4-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3745-U03 DO3746-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 11-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3746-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 11 04 CC MINòw @˜xfCC MIN NOV 4 1992[Þ›[H98 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 4, 1992 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FIVE He also stated that: 1. Subleasing more than one-third of the space would take an amendment to the current lease. 2. During sublease SCCO would be liable for the lease payments. 3. Council should also require sub-tenants to guarantee payments. 4. Council could, as an alternative, require that any excess rent be paid to the City instead of to the sub-leasor, then the rent would be above the twenty cents. 5. The lease can be terminated with SCCO and rent to someone else, however, under the Management Plan this must be a new or expanding business with certain bank references, create jobs, and attract minority business. 6. The Council can lease, on a short term basis, if the building remains vacant over one month. It was moved and seconded that the Optometry College be CANCELLA allowed to cancel their contract completely subject to TION OF Council approval, so that the City can enter LEASE negotiations regarding termination of the lease, APPROVED completely subject to the fact that the City would immediately retain the tenant improvements. If that's not agreeable, then take the position that the City will allow a sub-lease but subject to individual approval of the tenants. M/S/C: IZELL/MARTINEZ. There were no objections. City Manager Penman requested Council approval of a INTERIM contract for the provision of interim services for an DIRECTOR Administrative Services Director. Staff recommended OF ADMINIS Henry Harvey who will work on a contract basis, have TRATIVE supervisory responsibility for all the staff in SERVICES Administrative Services and will work on a full time basis. It was moved and seconded to approve a contract for DIRECTOR services with Henry Harvey as Interim Director of APPROVED Administrative Services. M/S/C: GALLEGOS/MCNEILL. There were no objections. Councilman Martinez requested that the appointment of YOUTH the Youth Advisory Committee be continued to November ADVISORY 18th so that applications may be more thoroughly COMMISSION reviewed. CONTINUED Mayor Vargas stated that the applications need to be screened by a committee and recommendations brought back to Council. Mayor Vargas and Mayor Pro Tem Gallegos volunteered to screen the applications for the Youth Advisory Committee. Council concurred. Chief of Police Lanza requested Council approval of a POLICE Police Motorcycle Program for the city. He stated that MOTORCYCLE statistically police motorcycles are involved in fewer PROGRAM traffic accidents than are patrol cars, provide better manueverability in traffic congestion, it generates fines and forfeitures and it is a boost to morale. The cost for the first year was approximately $40,310 and all the expenses are Asset Seizure eligible. Staff recommended that Council: 1) approve a Motorcycle Program for the police department; 2) approve a budget amendment for $40,300; and 3) allow the police department to solicit formal bids for necessary equipment. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 NOV-U02 4-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3745-U03 DO3746-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 11-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3746-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 11 04 CC MINòw @˜xfCC MIN NOV 4 1992[Þ›[H98 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 4, 1992 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE SIX It was moved and seconded to approve the Motorcycle RESOLUTION Program, allow the police department to solicit formal NO. 92-106 bids and to adopt Resolution No. 92-106, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1992 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1993." N/S/C: IZELL/MCNEILL. There were no objections. Chief of Police Lanza requested Council approval Police POLICE Department to increase its police fleet by two vehicles UNITS one marked patrol unit, and one unmarked unit to be used by the Special Enforcement Detail SED). The costs for both vehicles is $53,000. Staff recommends: 1) approval of a budget resolution and amendment appropriating funds for the purchase of two police vehicles; and 2) approve the purchase as authorized by BPMC Section 3.08.180 Joint Purchasing Agreement). In response to Councilman Izell, Chief Lanza stated that DISCUSSION some agencies use pickup trucks and eventually the Police Department would consider acquiring one. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 92- RESOLUTION 107, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO. 92-107 BALDWIN PARK AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN ADOPTED PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1992 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1993," and approve the purchase as authorized by the BPMC Section 3.08.180, Joint Purchasing Agreement. N/S/C: GALLEGOS/IZELL. There were no objections. Director of Public Works Mousavi requested that Council STREET adopt a resolution which pertains to the establishment NAME of a process for street name change. The applicant CHANGE would be responsible for a fee to process a street name change in the amount of $1,000, and upon approval, responsible to pay the cost of the street name signs. Staff recommended approval. Council discussed the street name change being brought DISCUSSION before the Planning Commission and the time delay that this process would cause. They felt the applications need to be presented to staff for review and then brought to Council for a final decision. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 92- RESOLUTION 108, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO. 92-108 BALDWIN PARK ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR STREET NAME ADOPTED CHANGES." M/S/C: GALLEGOS/MCNEILL. There were no objections. 00- COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Martinez: 1) Stated that the Halloween Party MARTINEZ at the Community Center was successful; 2) The alley south of Robin and Laurens needs repair; 3) Inquired about the City Clerk's office handling illegal yard sales; 4) Asked about the availability of quarterly budget reports; and 5) Requested a report on the impact to the budget for Officer Training to overfill the police department in case officers leave; and 6) Color coding the Agenda Packets. City Manager Penman gave an overview of the letter from PENMAN United Cable. Councilman Izell commented on the dirt left on Kenmore IZELL Street by a contractor. Councilwoman McNeill invited everyone to the Boys & MCNEILL Girls Club Auction at the Hilton Hotel on November 6th. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 NOV-U02 4-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3745-U03 DO3746-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 11-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3746-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 11 04 CC MINòw @˜xfCC MIN NOV 4 1992[Þ›[H98 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 4, 1992 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE SEVEN Mayor Vargas: 1) The corner of Bresee and Los Angeles VARGAS Streets needs cleaning; 2) Contact other cities graffiti eradication; 3) The plans for the Veteran's Day Celebration; 4) The computer loan program to the employees; 5) Prepare a letter to General Motors regarding a van for the Boys & Girls Club; 6) An Advisory Committee for the Business Advisory for budget process; 7) Appointments to a committee for Baldwin Park 2000; and 8) A recognition program for homes and yards that are aesthetically pleasing to the community. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council was recessed at RECESSED at 9:19 p.m. 9:19 P.M. The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at RECONVENED 9:20 p.m. Roll call remained the same. 9:20 P.M. 00- The City Council was adjourned to a Closed Session at CLOSED 9:20 p.m. to consider pending litigation, Coastal SESSION Roofing vs Redevelopment Agency, pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(a); pending personnel items, pursuant to Government Code 54957; significant exposure to litigation, pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(bl). 00- Mayor Vargas declared the regular meeting of the City MEETING Council adjourned at 10:02 p.m. There were no ADJOURNED objections. 10:02 P.M. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 NOV-U02 4-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3745-U03 DO3746-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 11-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3746-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05