The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About1993 02 03 CC MIN1993 02 03 CC MINòw @˜xÛCC MIN FEB 3 1993[Þ›[HË8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1993 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, Interim Dir. of Administrative Services Harvey, Police Chief Lanza, Dir. of Human Services Nunez, Dir. of Public Works Mousavi, City Treasurer Montenegro, Deputy City Clerk Branek, and City Clerk Gair 00- Chief of Police Lanza introduced Lieutenant Kuntz and PRESENTA- told of his background and service. Mayor Vargas TION presented a 25 Year Employee Service Award Pin to Lieutenant Jim Kuntz. 00- fl ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and ORAL COMMLJ invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come NICATIONS forward. OPEN Roy Test, 11515 Kenoak, stated that he is a TEST representative for the senior citizens committee for the Morgan Park Expansion and that the senior citizens would like consideration for better lighting, expansion of the current facility and additional parking. There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared CLOSED Oral Communications closed. 00- CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar A: CONSENT CALENDAR A 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for February 3, 1993 2. Approve Minutes of January 20, 1993 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-9 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. a) Waive Formal Bidding Procedure Police Vehicle Repair b) Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-12 AMENDING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 5. Approval of Consultant Pavement Management Program Pavement Management Systems, Inc. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 3-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3654-U03 DO3655-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 02-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3655-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 02 03 CC MINòw @˜xÛCC MIN FEB 3 1993[Þ›[HË8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 3, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE TWO 6. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-11 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 91-49 A BASIC SALARY PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 7. Approve Bassett Little League Agreement Syhre Park 8. Approve Final Tract Map No. 51077 4236-4242 La Rica Avenue Elegant Park At the request of Councilman Martinez Items No. 4, 6 & ITEMS NO. 7 were removed for separate consideration and at the 4,6,7 & B request of Mayor Vargas Item No. 8 was removed for REMOVED separate consideration. It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar A, CONSENT Items No. 1 3 & 5. M/S/C: MARTINEZ/GALLEGOS. There CALENDAR were no objections. APPROVED In response to Councilman Martinez, Staff members DISCUSSION explained the analysis mad for the repair of the police ITEM NO. 4 vehicle, the self-insurance program not allocating money for property damage, and this not being budgeted for. Also explained was the lack of reserve funds for replacement and reserves needed for other replacements. In response to Councilman Martinez, City Manager Penman ITEM NO. 6 stated that Resolution No. 93-11 allows a separate check to be issued to Council for each stipend. Councilman Martinez stated that the Bassett Little ITEM NO. 7 League needs graffiti removed, parking and a safe environment. He requested staff contact the County for assistance to upgrade the property. Mayor Vargas requested that staff examine optional uses for the Bassett Little League property. In response to Mayor Vargas and Councilman Martinez, ITEM NO. 8 City Planner Onaga stated that the local residents were concerned about the 2 story homes on the lot, the set backs and that the zoning code allows this 12 unit tract as an allowable use. It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar ITEM NOS. Item Nos. 4, 6, 7 & 8 as presented. M/S/C: 4,6,7 & 8 MCNEILL/IZELL. There were no objections. APPROVED City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar B: 1. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-10 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK RELATING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON) It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar B CONSENT as presented. M/S/C: GALLEGOS/IZELL. Councilman Martinez abstained due to a possible conflict of interest. 0- PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Vargas introduced the Public Hearing to Consider PUBLIC adoption of the Final Draft Source Reduction and HEARING Recycling Element SRRE) and the Final Draft Household INTRODUCED Hazardous Waste Element HHWE)." BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 3-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3654-U03 DO3655-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 02-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3655-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 02 03 CC MINòw @˜xÛCC MIN FEB 3 1993[Þ›[HË8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 3, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE THREE Assistant to the City Manager Volment stated that the SOURCE Preliminary Draft of the Source Reduction and Recycling REDUCTION Element SRRE) and Household Hazardous Waste Element & RECYCL- HHWE) documents were submitted to the California ING Integrated Waste Management Board and the Los Angeles ELEMENT County Solid Waste Management Committee for review and SRRE) & comments from both agencies were included into the Final HOUSEHOLD Drafts. Recent legislation has changed the way local HAZARDOUS agencies report and monitor waste reduction and the WASTE City's high existing reduction percentage could be ELEMENT impacted. It was recommended that Council adopt the resolution approving a negative declaration of environmental impact for the Final Draft Source Reduction and Recycling Element and Final Draft Household Hazardous Waste Element. Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and PUBLIC invited those wishing to speak on this subject to come HEARING forward. There were none. OPEN Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing closed. CLOSED It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 93- RESOLUTION 13, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO. 93-13 BALDWIN PARK APPROVING THE FINAL DRAFTS OF THE SOURCE ADOPTED REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT AND THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT." MIS/c: GALLEGOS/IZELL. There were no objections. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES City Manager Penman stated that the San Gabriel Basin SAN Water Quality Authority was created with a five member GABRIEL Board, that one of the five positions would represent BASIN the cities with nonpumping rights and that three WATER candidates have been nominated for that position. The QUALITY Authority will tabulate the votes on February 11th and AUTHORITY the successful candidate will be sworn in that evening. It was recommended that Council cast its seven votes for one of the three candidates. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 93-14, RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN NO. 93-14 PARK, CALIFORNIA, CASTING ITS VOTE(S) FOR COUNCILMEMBER ADOPTED MARTIN GALLEGOS TO REPRESENT CITIES WITHOUT PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY BOARD." M/S/C: IZELL/MCNEILL. There were no objections. City Manager Penman presented the findings of the CITY Committee assigned to review the City Attorney ATTORNEY proposals. The Committee met to discuss the eight PROPOSALS City Attorney proposals after each member had individually reviewed them. The Committee ranked the firms and the expertise of the attorney and the firm. The proposal from Rutan and Tucker ranked first, their cost was competitive and reasonable, the services they provide are high quality and responsive to the needs of the City. It was recommended that Council terminate the RFP process and continue to retain Rutan and Tucker. Mayor Vargas and Mayor Pro Tem Gallegos stated that they DISCUSSION were under the impression that the committee would look over the proposals, select three and bring to City Council for the interviewing process. They felt the process of interviewing should continue and not terminate. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 3-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3654-U03 DO3655-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 02-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3655-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 02 03 CC MINòw @˜xÛCC MIN FEB 3 1993[Þ›[HË8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 3, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FOUR Councilwoman McNeill explained that the committee reviewed and evaluated the proposals. Rutan and Tucker was found to be so much higher in quality than the other proposals their recommendation to terminate was because the committee understood that the selection was to be made at this meeting by the Council. It was moved and seconded to terminate the RFP process TERMINATE for City Attorney and continue to retain Rutan & Tucker. REP N/S: MCNEILL/MARTINEZ. PROCESS ROLL CALL VOTE: ROLL CALL AYES MCNEILL, IZELL, MARTINEZ NOES GALLEGOS, MAYOR VARGAS MOTION ABSTAIN NONE APPROVED City Manager Penman stated that the Midyear Budget MIDYEAR Report had been prepared by Interim Director of BUDGET Administrative Services Harvey and that the report was REPORT designed to give Council an assessment of the City's status at the half way point of the year and to give some indicators of the direction that the City is headed. Interim Director of Administrative Services Harvey stated that the report contained a complete cost center, which was all the expenditures, by line item, by each department in the City. Also included was a series of summaries of the City's expenditures and revenue activity ending 12/31/92, and a comment section that explained significant parts, highlighting some more important things that seem to relate to the financial position of the City. As a result of the midyear study there will be some budget adjustments requested by the department heads. In response to Council, Interim Director of DISCUSSION Administrative Services Harvey stated that the utility tax was an 80% projection of the average taken in. The City could look at reducing expenditures next Fiscal Year and there is time to prepare for the State's cuts. Mayor Vargas asked Council to consider a committee DIRECTION composed of two Councilmembers and the Department Heads to start long range planning for the finances of the City. Mayor Vargas and Mayor Pro Tern Gallegos volunteered to serve on the committee. Council concurred. Councilman Martinez suggested time be set aside at the DISCUSSION team building to start looking at a proactive approach to the City finances. City Manager Penman stated the estimated tax cuts to the cities from the State, that sales tax is higher than expected, and the system used by the utility companies to remit to the City. It was moved and seconded to receive and file the MIDYEAR Midyear Financial Report. N/S/C: GALLEGOS/IZELL. FINANCIAL There were no objections. REPORT APPROVED Chief of Police Lanza requested Council approval for the SURVEILL- police department to purchase an electronic voice ANCE surveillance device. He stated that the device is used DEVICE for gathering intelligence information during an undercover operation and the current device is unreliable. The total cost would be $9,400 and is asset forfeiture eligible. Staff recommended: 1) Approve the budget amendment and resolution; 2) Waive the formal BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 3-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3654-U03 DO3655-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 02-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3655-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 02 03 CC MINòw @˜xÛCC MIN FEB 3 1993[Þ›[HË8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 3, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FIVE bidding process as described in BPMC Section 3.08.040 C.; and 3) Approve that the equipment be purchased from Dynatech Tactical Communications, Inc. It was moved and seconded to waive the formal bidding RESOLUTION process, to approve the equipment to be purchased from NO. 93-15 Dynatech Tactical Communications, Inc., and approve Resolution No. 93-15, 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." MIS/C: MCNEILL/GALLEGOS. There were no objections. Chief of Police Lanza requested Council approval to add DISPATCHER a dispatcher's position to the department's existing POSITION table of organization. He explained the number of dispatchers and their duties including around the clock dispatching for BPUSD School Police. The City's ratio is one dispatcher for every 10 officers. Sufficient funds exist from the salary savings and if approved the program change would be submitted to be permanently incorporated into the budget. It was recommended that Council approve the dispatcher's position. Council discussed the use of the dispatchers by the DISCUSSION School District, and the need for better cooperation with the District. Council commented that when the additional police officers were approved, the impact on all services should have been submitted. It was moved and seconded to approve the hiring of the RESOLUTION eighth dispatcher by increasing the Police Department's NO. 93-16 table of organization by one dispatcher, amend ADOPTED transferring funds for the position and approve Resolution No. 93-16, 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." MIS/C: GALLEGOS/MCNEILL. There were no objections. Chief of Police Lanza requested Council approval to INVITATION adopt an ordinance that would prohibit Invitation-At- AT-LARGE Large or Flier) parties. On January 20th Council FLIER) approved the first reading of the Invitation-At-Large PARTIES Party ordinance but expressed concern about the penalties. The penalties have been changed to a misdemeanor. Staff recommended the Invitation-AtLarge party ordinance be reintroduced for first reading. It was moved and seconded that Ordinance No. 1061, AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA ADDING NO. 1061 A NEW CHAPTER 9.40 TO THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE INTRODUCED RELATING TO INVITATION-AT-LARGE PARTIES," be introduced FIRST for first reading, that the ordinance be read in title READING only and that all further reading be waived. MIS/C: GALLEGOS/IZELL. There were no objections. Director of Human Services Nunez requested Council CITY OF direction on a recent inquiry made by representatives LA PUENTE from the City of La Puente regarding the possibility of REQUEST TO participating as a member of the Westpark Transit PARTICIP- Authority. Baldwin Park operates its dial-a-ride program ATE AS under a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of West MEMBER Covina. The City has expanded its service area to WESTPARK include West Covina and unincorporated areas and TRANSIT currently receives 10% of the operating costs in AUTHORITY incentive funds. He explained the number of vehicles provided, the total number of riders using the services and that the dial-a-ride program is open to the general BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 3-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3654-U03 DO3655-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 02-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3655-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 02 03 CC MINòw @˜xÛCC MIN FEB 3 1993[Þ›[HË8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 3, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE SIX public. The City of La Puente wants to join in order to participate in the Request for Proposal RFP) process to select a transportation provider. Westpark Transit Authority contracts with DAVE's Transportation Services, Inc. and the contract will expire June 30th. Staff recommended direction from Council regarding the request. In response to Council, Human Services Director Nunez DISCUSSION explained that La Puente would not be eligible to receive incentive funds, the peak hours of service that can cause delays, that more vehicles would be available in the morning hours if La Puente were allowed to join, and that La Puente and West Covina will purchase their own vehicles. Mayor Vargas recommended that Council direct Staff to DIRECTION prepare a detailed recommendation on whether or not the City should enter into the agreement to allow La Puente to join the Joint Power Agreement. Council concurred. Councilman Martinez requested a ridership list, in addition to the detailed report, that would show those interested in going to La Puente. He questioned whether La Puente would have sufficient vehicles to actively participate. Council concurred. In response to City Manager Penman, Mayor Vargas DISCUSSION stated that the RFP process could continue with or without a vehicle dispatched to La Puente. Council concurred. Director of Public Works Mousavi provided Council with CAPITAL an update on the status of the City's Capital IMPROVE- Improvement Program and recommended a series of budget MENT amendments. Eight of the twelve proposed Capital PROGRAM Improvement Program projects have been funded during FY 1992-93. The new proposed projects are: 1) The Francisquito Storm Drain; 2) Slurry Seal Program; 3) Irwindale Sewer; and 4) The Los Angeles Street Improvement Project. It was recommended that the Council approve the amendments to the City's Capital Improvement Project. The City Manager's Office and the Finance Division's staff have reviewed the request for amendment and they concur with the recommendation. It was moved and seconded to approve the amendments to CAPITAL the City's Capital Improvement Project. MIS/C: IMPROVE- MARTINEZ/MCNEILL. There were no objections. MENT PROJECT APPROVED 00- COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Martinez requested an Award of Merit be MARTINEZ given, at the next Council meeting, to Robert Solgat in recognition of his graffiti removal at Ramona and Francisquito. Mayor Pro Tem Gallegos requested: 1) An update on the GALLEGOS October joint meeting with the School District and Council relating to possible joint efforts and participation; 2) In the future implementing a foot and bicycle patrol and 3) Staff to set up a business roundtable and invite the business leaders to share concerns and participate in budget input. He also inquired about the training by the Business Consortium. Chief of Police Lanza explained that the patrol officers LANZA are instructed to get out of their cars and walk around in the downtown district and shopping centers. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 3-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3654-U03 DO3655-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 02-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3655-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 02 03 CC MINòw @˜xÛCC MIN FEB 3 1993[Þ›[HË8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 3, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE SEVEN Mayor Vargas: 1) Stated that he has enlisted talented VARGAS high school students to help staff implement some new programs; 2) Recommended holding the public participation program in different locations, for the CDBG Funding; 3) Told of his time spent with the Secretary of Housing & Urban Development, Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of Education, and Secretary of Labor. ecretary Cisneros will meet with different communities to discuss specific needs and a letter has been forwarded to set a meeting for Baldwin Park; 4) Requested meeting with Human Services Director Nunez to discuss ways to apply for grant money from the National Community Services Commission. 5) Requested a report from the City Clerk and City Manager on Council requests and the status of each request since April; 6) Work with Baldwin Park Beautiful to establish a volunteer graffiti removal program; 7) Set up education program on anti- graffiti in the schools; 8) The Youth Commission wants to hold a Youth Arts Exhibit and a Cultural Festival; 9) Establish a Basketball Tournament in the summer; 10) Establish a neighborhood light program; 11) Participate with School District to establish athletic and academic banquets for the community; 12) Establish a Business Advisory Committee to participate in the budget process and involve the Community; 13) Establish a Police Community Picnic in conjunction with the Open House; 14) Establish a Family Day Picnic on the 4th of July; 15) Establish a Staff and Community Picnic; 16) Establish a Cinco de Mayo Celebration in conjunction with the Cultural Festival; and 17) Establish an Essay competition with focus on education. Mayor Vargas and Councilman Martinez requested a report VARGAS/ in the Tuesday Status with ideas relating to the Cinco MARTINEZ de Mayo Celebration and for Director of Human Services Director Nunez to meet with the Youth Commission to coordinate the Cultural Festival. Mayor Vargas announced that Friday, February 5th, VARGAS Baldwin Park will meet with Senator Art Torres at the Hilton. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council recessed at 9:21 REcESSED p.m. 9:21 P.M. The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at RECOVENED 9:55 p.m. Roll call remained the same. 9:55 P.M. 00- CLOSED SESSION The regular meeting of the City council adjourned to a CLOSED Closed Session to consider pending litigation pursuant SESSION to Government Code 54956.9(a) Baldwin Park Hilton Hotel; pending litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(a) Gutierrez vs City of Baldwin Park; significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(b)(l); and personnel matters pursuant to Government Code 54957. 00- Mayor Vargas declared the regular meeting of the City ADJOURNED Council adjourned at 11:00 p.m. There were no 11:00 P.M. objections. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 3-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3654-U03 DO3655-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 02-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3655-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05