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Home My WebLink About1994 02 02 CC MIN1994 02 02 CC MINòw @˜zŽCC MIN FEB 2 1994[Þ›[H1“8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1994 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, MARTINEZ, MCNEILL, MUSE, AND MAYOR VARGAS ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Bower, Acting Dir. of Administrative Services Cole, Chief ofPolice Lanza, Dir. of Community Development Carbajal, Dir. of Human Services Nunez, Dir. of Public Works Mousavi, City Treasurer Montenegro, Deputy City Clerk Branek, and City Clerk Gair 00- Mayor Vargas read a Proclamation declaring February 15,1994 as H.O.P.E. Day and presented it to Dr. Robert Hurley. 00- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications Open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward. Reverend Preciado, Family Service Corp., presented awards to the Mayor for the Human Services and the Public Works Departments and showed the new MIA/POW flag. He told of the tons of food and provisions taken to the earthquake victims. He stated that his organization wants to stay in Baldwin Park, but needed a larger facility and requested help from the City. Marcia Arkin, 4347 Stewart, requested Council apply for a grant to enlarge the senior center and refered to the senior centers in other cities. Hillel Arkin, 4347 Stewart, stated that he has worked with Reverend Preciado and that he needs more physical help as well as help from the City. He stated that he figures income tax and appreciates the room and service received from the City. Isabel Christie, 3955 La Rica, told of an incident that occurred on her property pertaining to prostitution and drugs and its increased activity since the park is under construction. She requested that the City clean up this type of activity on Ramona and La Rica Avenue. Dan Mulhall, 3950 La Rica, stated that he lives in back of the 99 Cent Store and that is the place a lot of the drug and prostitution deals are made. He volunteered his home to the police for surveillance and offered his help in any way to clear up the problems in his neighborhood. Jeanne Martens, 14847 Sierra Way, told of the positive comments made by other realtorsZ the courtesy of the Code Enforcement Department, the success of the first time home buyer program and that people. and business will locate here if the area is safe and clean. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 2-U02 1994-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3434-U03 FO3435-U03 DO3436-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1994-U02 02-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO8589-U03 DO3436-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1994 02 02 CC MINòw @˜zŽCC MIN FEB 2 1994[Þ›[H1“8Eznrna Mooneyham, 311Z Mangum, congratulated the police department on doing a good job. She stated that since the City has switched their work schedule her street was not swept on four different occasions There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications Closed. 00- CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar A: 1* Approval of Certificate of Posting for February 2, 1994 2. Approve Minutes of December 15, 1993 SS), January 5, 1994 55), January 19, 1994 SS) and January 19, 1994 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-7 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Deny Claim Against the City Rene Preyer 5. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-9 AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS 6. Award of Contract for Replacing Three 3) City Yard Trucks It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar A as presented. M/S/C: MCNEILL/GALLEGOS. There were no objections. City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar E: 1. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-8 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 as presented. MIS/C: GALLEGOS/MUSE. Councilman Martinez abstained due to a possible conflict of interest. 00- RZPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES City Clerk Gair requested Council approval of appointments to the Housing Commission and the Human Services Commission. She told of the vacancies, how they were created, unexpired terms of office and the specific requirements for one of the positions on the Housing Commission. It was recommended that Council adopt two resolutions relating to the appointment of 1. two Housing Commissioners to the unexpired terms; and 2) two appointments to the Human Services Commission to the unexpired terms. Mayor Vargas requested that the appointments to the Housing Commission be readvertised and the filing period extended to March 2nd. Council agreed by unanimous consent. It was moved and seconded to appoint Jean Carpenter to the Huinan Services Commission, Office No. 5. M/S/C: MUSE/GALLEGOS. There were no objections. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 2-U02 1994-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3434-U03 FO3435-U03 DO3436-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1994-U02 02-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO8589-U03 DO3436-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1994 02 02 CC MINòw @˜zŽCC MIN FEB 2 1994[Þ›[H1“8It was moved and seconded to appoint Jessie 11Rudy" Escalera to the Human Services Commission, Office No. 4. N/S/C: VARGAS/MARTINEZ. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 94-10, 1A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK." N/S/C: GALLEGOS/MARTINEZ. There were no objections. Director of Human Services Nunez requested approval to enter into an agreement with DAVE Transportation Services, Inc. for Dial-A-Ride services. He told the number of newspapers the RFP was placed in, and that only three had submitted proposals including the current operator. He explained the breakdown of the 5 year proposal by each bidder. DAVE Transportation has provided the service for the past four years and recently added a computerized dispatch system which will improve the scheduling process and responsiveness to customers. It was recommended that Council approve the Agreement. In response to Council, Director of Human Services Nunez stated that one vehicle was parked and used as backup in the event that one of the operating vehicles breaks down, the length of time for a response to the customer, the need for the vehicles to go outside the City, that the City owns the vehicles used, and that two mini-vans would help service the community. Councilman Martinez stated the response time for Dial-A-Ride in Huntington Park and questioned transporting customers to shop in other communities. He stated that he felt that the City could run the program more profitably. Mayor Vargas stated that a shuttle or van route needs to be established to take customers to the Metro-Link Station and that a needs assessment should to be done on the ridership. It was moved and seconded to approve the Dial-A-Ride agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute the document. N/S/C: GALLEGOS/MCNEILL. There were no objections. Director of Public Works Mousavi requested that Council approve the design for improvements to be constructed as a part of the Ramona Boulevard Rehabilitation Project and authorize staff to solicit bids for its construction. A brief description of the asphalt,striping, pavement legends, crosswalks and reflectorized markers was given as well as the estimated costs. A landscaped median island between the City limit and the Big Dalton Wash has been proposed with notification being sent to all affected residences and businesses. Four Alternatives were presented as listed in the staff report. It was recommended that Council approve Alternative No. 4. It was moved and seconded to approve Alternative No. 4 and authorize staff to proceed with the final documents and solicit bids for the construction of CIP 293, Ramona Boulevard Rehabilitation Project. N/S/C: GALLEGOS/MUSE. There were no objections. 00- COUNCIL/STAFF REOUESTS AND COMZZICATIONS Councilman Martinez complimented Director of Community Development Carbajal and his staff for the good job on the First Time Homebuyers promotion. He requested a report pertaining to a joint participation program with Southern California Edison, Southern Counties Gas and CDBG funds to help pay utility bills for the low income. Council agreed by unanimous consent. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 2-U02 1994-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3434-U03 FO3435-U03 DO3436-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1994-U02 02-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO8589-U03 DO3436-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1994 02 02 CC MINòw @˜zŽCC MIN FEB 2 1994[Þ›[H1“8Councilwoman Muse congratulated Chief Lanza on the DARE graduation, the positive program and how it aids young people to Just Say No." Mayor Vargas complimented the Director of Community Development Carbajal and his staff on the First Time Home Buyer Program and the Chief of Police Lanza on the DARE Program. He also stated that the graffiti staff needs to develop ways to eliminate the grafiti within a 24 hour time limit. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council was recessed at 8.20 p.m. The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at 8:26 p.m. Roll call remained the same. 00- CLOSED SESSION The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned to a Closed Session to consider pending litigation, Rose vs City of Baldwin Park, pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(a); and a personnel matter, pursuant to Government Code 54957. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 9:30 p.m. There were no objections. L.*GAIR, CITY CLERK BETTYZRANEK,DEPUTY CITY CLERK BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 2-U02 1994-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3434-U03 FO3435-U03 DO3436-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1994-U02 02-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO8589-U03 DO3436-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05