HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 07 06 CC MIN1994 07 06 CC MINòw @˜ z = CC MIN JUL 6 1994[à›[Hè8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL,
14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY,
JULY 6, 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, LOWES,
MARTINEZ, MUSE AND MAYOR VARGAS
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Bower,
Chief of Police Lanza,
Dir. of Administrative Services Yeats,
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
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Mayor Vargas read the proclamation proclaiming the month of July, 1994 as Parks and
Recreation Month" and presented it to Director of Human Services Nunez.
Mayor Vargas announced that no decision had been made pertaining to Cook's Trailer Park.
Dreamland Trailer Park is on the agenda as a public hearing.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any
subject to come forward.
Aileen Pinhero, 13009 Amar Rd., stated the history of the Library, that the Library is only open
three days a week due to the County cutbacks, and the various functions of the Friends of the
Library." She requested that Council send a letter to the County requesting that the Library be
open five days a week.
Marie Bloom, Community Library Assistant, 4181 Baldwin Park Blvd., stated that the Library
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is only open three days a week, that the current hours made it difficult for high school seniors
to do research for their term papers, and the children also suffer from the cut in library hours,
as they cannot participate in the reading classes. She requested I) That the Council consider the
request submitted to the City for funding for the extra days of full service; 2) That a letter be
sent to Governor Wilson supporting SB 1448, the Library Benefits Assessment Bill; and 3) That
a letter be sent to the Board of Supervisor Gloria Molina.
Lt. Mike Bennett, representative of the Baldwin Park Management Employees Association,
stated the Association's concerns regarding the Public Works reorganization, and how that
reorganization impacts the demotion of the Maintenance Supervisor. The demotion of the
position will have a long term hardship monetarily, in retirement, and his ability to meet his
obligations to his family. He requested Council to consider the cost effectiveness, does it
provide a positive impact on efficiency, to consider the loss of expertise and the impact on the
Maintenance Supervisor's morale as well as the morale of others.
Pete Parry, 2516 Larkwood Dr., Fullerton, spoke pertaining to the order of abatement for Cook's
Trailer Park. He stated the concerns of the senior citizens that live in the park, that some of the
seniors are unable to relocate, and that most of the residents only have enough finances to meet
basic needs. He requested Council to consider allowing the trailer park to operate as a senior
park, that the people that live there are good people and an asset to the City.
Sally Seay, 5007 Heintz, President of the Friends of the Library, invited everyone to attend the
Friends of the Library" meeting on September 26th at 6:30 p.m. She thanked Council for their
consideration for the Library.
Marcel Bell, 1015 Wilshire Blvd., 1,05 Angeles, business representative of SEIU 347, General
Employees Union, stated his concerns for 1) Job specs; 2) Promotional opportunities; 3) Disparity
in the salaries between the maintenance worker, the senior maintenance worker and the
supervisor; and 4) The possibility of contracting out the City's services.
William Van Cleave, 13232 Emery, stated that Cook's Trailer Park is a good, clean trailer park.
Most of the people that live there are seniors and that they will have no place to go if the trailer
park is closed. He requested that Council consider closing Cook's later and to let the park
continue as a senior's park.
Jeanne Martens, 14847 Siena Way, stated the importance of the HOME loan program, and the
funding for the first time homebuyer program, and that the 2% gift program helped 100 families
become homeowners.
Roy Test, 15115 Kenoak, Treasurer for the Friends of the Library, thanked Council for any
assistance they could give the Library. He also thanked Chief Lanza for showing the police
helicopter to the seniors.
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There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications closed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Attorney Bower requested that Consent Calendar Item No.8 be removed for separate
consideration and Item No.14 be removed for consideration at a later date.
City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar A:
1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for July 6, 1994
2. Approve Minutes Regular Meeting: June 1, 1994
3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO.94-69 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
4. Approve Continuing appropriations FY 93-94 to FY 94-95
5. Award of Contract Francisquito Avenue Storm Drain CP 230 STPL-5323
001) M. Grvbavac Construction Co.
6. Award of Contract for Construction Surveying Francisquito Avenue Storm
Drain CIP 230 STPL-5323 001) Jaykim Engineering, Inc.
7. Award of Contract Athol Street Pedestrian Improvement CIP 290 STPL 5323
001) A.M. Classic Construction, Inc.
8. Approval to Reject All Bids and Authorization to Solicit Bids Installation of
New Wiring Conduits and Switchboard Baseball Field Lighting Sierra Vista
High School
9. Approval of Public Works Reorganization Shannon & Associates
10. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO.94-71 APPROVE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
94-65 CLASSIFICATION PLAN
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11. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 94-72 APPROVE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
94-66 SALARY PLAN
12. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO.94-73 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING &
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, THE EXECUTION
OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT IF
SELECTED FOR SUCH FINDING & ANY
AMENDMENTS THERETO; & ANY RELATED
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE HOME INVESTMENT,
PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
13. Approve Authorization to Advertise Construction for Slurry Seal Project
CIP 297 Fiscal Year 1994-95
14. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO.94-74-RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE
A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK
15. Approve Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement Foothill Transit Authority
Councilmember Lowes requested that Consent Calendar Items No.9, 10 and 11 be removed
for discussion.
It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar Items No.1-7, 12 13, and 15 as
presented. M/S/C: LOWES/MARTINEZ. There were no objections.
Councilmember Lowes stated that approval of Item 9 was approval of the Public Works
Reorganization and Items No.10 and 11 are connected with that reorganization. She stated that
she opposed the approval of the Public Works Reorganization for the reasons given by Lt. Mike
Bennett and Mr. Marcel Bell, that the monies saved are not worth the morale that might be lost
in the Public Works Department and that it involved a loyal, long term employee.
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It was moved and seconded that Council does not approve the Public Works reorganization.
MIS: LOWES/GALLEGOS.
In response to Councilmember Gallegos, Director of Public Works Mousavi stated that Personnel
Manager Cole and the City's labor attorney have been in negotiations with the management
association and their representatives regarding their concerns with the reorganization. At the last
meeting an agreement was reached and the association was in agreement with the content of the
issues, but they reserved the right to come before Council and raise their concerns. He further
stated that there had been several meetings with SEIU and that everyone was in agreement at the
last meeting.
In response to Councilmember Gallegos, Director of Administrative Services Yeats stated that
at the last meeting all were in concurrence and the City had a verbal agreement with them, but
they did reserve the right to communicate with Council their concerns about issues of the
reorganization, and the impact it would have on a certain management individual.
In response to Council, Mr. Marcel Bell stated that SEIU's concerns are about two members
being demoted. The issue was addressed with the counter proposal of making an open
competition among supervisors rather than just appoint the two that will be upgraded, that counter
proposal was denied. There is still a concern over 1) job specs which appears to be more duties;
2) why promotional instead of open; 3) the salaries; and 4) the contracting of services.
Councilmember Gallegos stated that he was not totally against the reorganization, but is
concerned with the Maintenance Supervisor's position.
Councilmember Gallegos stated that he preferred to pull the item from the Consent Calendar,
and with Council consensus, request the Executive Team to look at other methods to address the
issues of the superintendent, while continuing the large portion of the reorganization that has been
recommended.
Councilmember Gallegos withdrew his second to the motion.
Motion died due to the lack of a second.
It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar Items No.9, 10 and 11. MIS:
MARTINEZ/VARGAS.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: MARTINEZ. VARGAS
NOES: GALLEGOS. LOWES. MUSE
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ABSTAIN: NONE
Motion failed.
Council discussed tabling the reorganization plan and bringing it back to the next Council
meeting, meeting with SEIU to discuss the issues of concern with the Management Association,
that staff bring the item back to the agenda, but not on the Consent Calendar, and the possible]
disruption of service.
City Clerk Gair requested the term table" not be used because it gives a different connotation
to the motion.
It was moved and seconded that Item No.9, the Public Works Reorganization, go back to staff
for further discussion and be brought back at a time when Council and staff as well as
representatives from management and from SEIU are able to compile a reorganization plan that
is a consensus plan and is an equitable plan. M/S/C: GALLEGOS/MUSE.
In response to Councilmember Lowes, Mayor Vargas stated that the item is to be held over for
one meeting. Council wants the reorganization plan amended, continue the discussion, bring the
item back at the next meeting and at that point either approve a reorganization plan as it stands,
or amend it.
Councilmember Gallegos stated that the original reorganization plan was voted down three/two.
He clarified that his motion was to modify the reorganization plan and to bring it back to
Council for approval. The original reorganization plan was voted down.
It was moved and seconded to bring back a modified reorganization plan in two weeks.
MIS: GALLEGOS/VARGAS.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: GALLEGOS. VARGAS MARTINEZ. MUSE
NOES: LOWES
ABSTAIN: NONE
Motion carries.
City Attorney stated that a four-fifths vote is required for Consent Calendar Item No.8.
It was moved and seconded to reject all bids submitted and authorize staff to obtain informal
bids from the eight bidders to install new wiring, conduits and switchboard. MIS/C:
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MARTINEZ/MUSE. There were no objections.
City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar B:
1. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO.94-70- ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AGAINST THE CITY OP BALDWIN PARK
RELATING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON)
It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar B as presented. MIS/C:
GALLEGOS/L OWES. Councilmember Martinez abstained due to a possible conflict of interest.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Vargas introduced the Public Hearing that Recommended Council approval) of an
Update to the Housing Element."
Director of Community Development Carbajal stated that the Housing Element addressed two
basic areas: 1) past HCD comments related to the 1989 Element; and 2) new state housing
element requirements that went into effect in 1991. The completion of a housing element
involves a commitment to allow densities of at least 25 units per acre for the City's share of very
low income housing, otherwise HCD has stated that they will reject the Plan. The Housing
Element will not rezone properties to a higher density; a parcel survey of all existing R-3 to
identify every under utilized property and a projection of the number of new units that could be
accommodated on those lots; and the preparation of a Concept Plan for the Downtown area by
December, 1994, and an actual Downtown Specific Plan by June, 1995; and a Specific Plan
of new housing designating an area around the Metrolink Station that will accommodate mixed
housing types in higher densities. It was recommended that Council approve the Negative
Declaration of Environment Impact and adopt the Housing Element Update.
Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak pertaining
to the Housing Element to come forward.
Lee Lucas, 4442 Bresee, stated that an EIR would make the project move faster than a
Negative Declaration.
Jeanne Martens, 14842 Sierra Way, requested Council to pursue the program that it will be
beneficial for those concerned.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing Closed.
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Council discussed the mixed use, the mixed use project in Pasadena and Santa Monica, and the
Specific Plan. Council commended staff for using the R-3 zone to apply for the grant, that it
is wise to set a time frame for the plans, and the decision not to rezone to a higher density shows
that Council expects high quality development.
Councilmember Lowes stated her objection to being pushed for a quick decision that will affect
the City's future. She felt that the City needed to involve the people that live in the area.
It was moved and seconded adopt Resolution No.94-72, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING AN UPDATE TO THE
HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN
PARK; CASE NO: AGP-95)." MIS: MARTINEZ/MUSE.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: MARTINEZ MUSE. GALLEGOS. MAYOR VARGAS
NOES: LOWES
ABSTAIN: NONE
Motion carries.
Mayor Vargas introduced the Public Hearing pertaining to the Approval to Enter Into a
Maintenance Lease Purchase Agreement With the Honeywell Corporation and Municipal
Leasing Associates, Inc."
Maintenance Supervisor Dart stated the estimated net savings to the City over a ten year period
for the retrofit/upgrade would be $55,285. To avoid capital costs for the purchase of necessary
equipment, staff recommended that the entire project be financed over the course of ten years
through Municipal Leasing Associates, Inc. The components of the program shall include: an
energy management system and lighting retrofit for the Senior Citizen Building, Community
Center, Annex Building, Maintenance Yard and the City Hall including the Police Department.
Honeywell will provide access control terminals to enhance the security regarding entry into the
Police Department. Honeywell will maintain a 24 hour computer surveillance of the City's
system. It was recommended that the Council conduct a public hearing and approve Staff
recommendations.
Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak pertaining
to the Maintenance Lease Purchase Agreement to come forward. There were none.
Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing closed.
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It was moved and seconded to authorize staff to develop a comprehensive ten year maintenance
agreement with Honeywell, Inc. and consider entering into a financed arrangement with
Municipal Leasing Associates, Inc. MIS/C: VARGAS/GALLEGOS. There were no objections.
Mayor Vargas introduced the Public Hearing pertaining to Ordering the Annual Levy and
Collection of Assessments Associated With the Citywide Lighting and Landscaping
Maintenance District for FY 1994-95 and Authorize the County of Los Angeles to Add This
Assessment to the Tax
Director of Pubic Works Mousavi stated that the proposed rates are the same as they were for
Fiscal Year 1993-94. The cost of maintaining the on-site landscaping for the Villas Del Paseo
complex would be increased to $244.54 annually. The Association will be responsible for
replacement of plant material], shrubs, groundcovers, tree trimming/removal and any cost
associated with the damage caused by the trees. It was recommended that Council approve the
final Engineers Report.
Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak pertaining
to the Citywide Lighting and Landscaping to come forward. There were none.
Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing closed.
In response to Council, Director of Public Works Mousavi explained the maintenance for the
condo complex, that the condo complex is on a main thoroughfare so there is a need for the
complex to be kept up, that there would not be an impact on the City services by providing the
service for the condo complex, and that the Association did seek bids for the work and the City
was cheaper.
It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No.94-73, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE
CONTINUED MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN PUBLIC FACILITIES AND
CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT." MIS/C: VARGAS/GALLEGOS.
There were no objections.
It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No.94-74, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
THE ADDITION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO THE TAX BILL." MIS/C:
VARGAS/GALLEGOS. There were no objections.
Mayor Vargas introduced the Public Hearing pertaining to An Appeal Relating To The
Decisions And Orders of the Building Official of the City Arising From an Inspection of
Property Located at 14353 Garvey Avenue Dreamland Trailer Park) Appellant: Jaspal
Soni And Daljit K. Soni; 16138 Elza Drive, Hacienda Heights) that was continued from July
6th.
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Director of Community Development Carbajal stated that staff recommended denial of the appeal
for Dreamland Trailer Park.
Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak pertaining
to the Dreamland Trailer Park to come forward.
John William O'Donnell, Attorney, 1937 Santa Anita Ave, So. El Monte, stated that assorted
agencies had been to Dreamland Trailer Park for inspection. He told the number of units red
tagged, and that it's not easy to get information to make the required corrections. He stated that
staff is not certain if the dwellings can conform to code, and if the trailer park and auto court
units will be allowed to operate after December 1, 1994. He stated that there was an absence
of records of the structures, the original purchase, and use of the houses. No permits seem to
exist. He stated that Mr. Soni has acted in good faith to make corrections, a letter was sent to
the Building Official, dated June 7, 1994 and he requested that the letter be included in the
record.
Jaspal Soni, 16138 Elza Dr., Hacienda Heights, P.U.C. State Safety Engineer, he listed his
expertise and the various companies he has worked with under state regulations. He stated that
he disagrees with the decision to evict the tenants from the units, the units could have been
repaired without evacuation as there was no safety violations, each day they sit unoccupied he
looses $250, and he is willing to repair the units. He wants to sit down with staff and explore,
citation by citation, and come to an agreement. He requested an extension of time to do the
work. He inquired about a place of business being shut down December 1, 1994, how could
the City expect taxes to be paid and if a development is planned for that area.
Lee Lucas, 4442 Bresee, commended staff on the action taken at Dreamland Trailer Park. It
was an auto camp, turned into a motel that looked like the Grapes of Wrath and should have
been demolished over 30 years ago. This place of business destroys human dignity, it is a
health hazard and he volunteered to help the City to get rid of this type of business.
John William O'Donnell, 1937 Santa Anita Ave, So. El Monte, stated that the Soni's appeal
the decision of the Building Official in red tagging the structures and trailers and not providing
the information to Mr. Soni. Mr. Soni is willing to make the corrections and requests operating
the business after the December 1, 1994.
Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing closed.
In response to City Attorney Bower, Director of Community Development Carbajal stated that
the Notice of Abatement was on the entire property and not just the trailers..
City Attorney Bower stated that the answer has been given as to whether Mr. Soni can continue
to operate after December 1st, its' the determination of the Director of Community
Development, he can not. That is an opinion that is subject to separate appeal procedures and
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that issue needs to be dealt with separately because there is input from Staff, and the Planning
Commission and everything else.
It was moved and seconded to deny the appeal of Jaspal and Daljit Soni relating to
Dreamland Trailer Park and approve staff recommendation. MIS/C: VARGAS/MARTINEZ.
There were no objections.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS. COMMISSIONS ANT) COMMITTEES
City Clerk Gair requested Council approval of appointments and/or reappointments to the
Human Services Commission, Planning Commission and Personnel Commission. The
Human Services Commission has three offices that expired on June 30, 1994. Mr. Leyson,
Office No.1 and Edwin Bohorquez, Office No.2 notified the Clerk's office that they were unable
to serve, Mr. Ron Gibson, Office No.3 responded the he will accept reappointment. The
Planning Commission has three offices that expired on June 30, 1994, and they are Office No.
3, Al Contreras, Office No.4, Manuel Lozano, and Office No.5, Robert Ochoa-Schutz, all
responded that they were willing to serve again. All three Personnel Commissions offices have
expired and Mr Hillel Arkin notified the Clerk's office that he would be unable to serve again
due to health problems. However, Sally Wieck and David Muse both responded that they were
willing to serve as commissioners again. A list of applicants desiring appointment to various
commissions was included in the staff report. It was recommended that Council adopt three
separate resolutions relating to the appointment of 1) three Human Service Commissioners; 2)
three Planning Commissioners; and 3) three Personnel Commissioners.
It was moved and seconded to appoint Julio Silva to Office No.1 of the Human Services
Commission. MIS/C: VARGAS/MARTINEZ. There were no objections.
It was moved and seconded to appoint Nathan Esparza to Office No.2 of the Human Services
Commission. MIS/C: GALLEGOS/VARGAS. There were no objections.
It was moved and seconded to appoint Marlen Hernandez to Office No.3 of the Human
Services Commission. MIS: MUSE/GALLEGOS.
Councilmember Lowes stated that she felt that Ron Gibson should be given the opportunity to
serve since he responded that he was willing to serve.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: MUSE GALLEGOS. MARTINEZ. MAYOR VARGAS
NOES: LOWES
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code. The ordinance will add a fee of $145 per truck to the business license section of the code.
It was recommended that Council approve the fee.
It was moved and seconded that Ordinance No.1084, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTION 5.04.020 DEFINITIONS) OF AND ADDING
SECTION 5.08.125 VEHICLE LICENSE FEE) TO, THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ESTABLISH A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ON VEHICLES USED IN THE
SALE OF GOODS ON PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY," be introduced for first reading, be read
in title only, and that all further reading be waived. MIS/C: GALLEGOS/VARGAS. There
were no objections.
City Clerk Gair requested Council approval of an ordinance limiting garage sales to four sales
per year on specific dates. She explained the current rate and restrictions on yard sales. The
citywide yard sales would be allowed on the first weekend of the month in March, June,
September, and December, and there would not be a charge for these specific dates. It was
recommended that Council adopt the four yard sale a year policy.
Council requested that the yard sale policy be publicized in the NOW, distributed in the utility
bills, and that they also be translated into Spanish.
It was moved and seconded that Ordinance No.1085, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK REPEALING CHAPTER 5.40 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL
CODE AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 5.40 REGARDING GARAGE SALES," be
introduced for first reading, be read in title only, and that all further reading be waived. MIS/C:
GALLEGOS/MUSE. There were no objections.
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COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Muse thanked the City Clerk's staff and the Code Enforcement office for the
Saturday enforcement of yard sales, vendors and shopping carts. She stated that there are several
grocery carts still out on the street mostly around the grocery stores. She suggested that the
people do not have a way to carry their groceries home as a reason for the carts everywhere and
possibly using Dial-A-Ride on a flexible schedule.
In response to Council, Director of Human Services Nunez stated that Council chose to
participate with Westpark Transit, and that he would provide a report pertaining to the ridership.
Mayor pro tern Martinez stated that a meeting is scheduled for elected officials on July 7th at
10:00 a.m. at the Senior Citizen Center in South El Monte and requested the Chief of Police to
send two representatives to discuss various issues with the probation department.
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Mayor Vargas commended Director of Human Services Nunez and his staff for the success
July 4th show. Also the park has been kept clean and a lot of people are able to enjoy it.
In response to Mayor pro tern Martinez, Director of Human Service Nunez stated that the
Concerts in the Park" will be at 6:00 p.m. every Thursday and T-Ball would run concurrently.
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The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at 9:38 p.m. Roll call remained the same.
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CLOSED SESSION
The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned to a Closed Session to consider 1)
Conference With Legal Counsel Existing Litigation, Efrem Ramirez, Case No. pursuant to
Government Code 54956.9; and 2) Conference With Labor Negotiator, Employee
Organizations: Confidential Management Groups Professional and Technics SEIU Local
347, Labor Negotiator: Nadja Cole, pursuant to Government code 54957.6.
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The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at, 11:20 p.m. There were no objections.
LINDA L. GAIR, CITY CLERK
BETTY BRANEK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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ABSTAIN: NONE
Motion carries.
It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No.94-75, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK,Z' Silva,
Esparza and Hernandez). MIS/C: VARGAS/GALLEGOS. There were no objections.
It was moved and seconded to appoint Darlean Oclaray to Office No.3 of the Planning
Commission. MIS/C: VARGAS/GALLEGOS. There were no objections.
It was moved and seconded to appoint Robert Ochoa-Schutz to Office No.4 of the Planning
Commission. MIS/C: MARTINEZ/MUSE. There were no objections.
It was moved and seconded to appoint Manuel Lozano to Office No.5 of the Planning
Commission. MIS/C: VARGAS/GALLEGOS. There were no objections.
It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No.94-76, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK," Oclaray, Ochoa-
Schutz and Lozano). MIS/C: MARTINEZ/MUSE. There were no objections.
It was moved and seconded to appoint Sally Wieck to Office No. 1 of the Personnel
Commission. MIS/C: VARGAS/MUSE. There were no objections.
It was moved and seconded to appoint David Muse to Office No.2 of the Personnel
Commission. MIS/C: MARTINEZ/GALLEGOS. Councilmember Muse abstained due to a
possible conflict of interest.
It was moved and seconded to appoint Guadalupe Lozano, Jr. to Office No.3 of the
Personnel Commission. MIS/C: VARGAS/GALLEGOS. There were no objections.
It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No.94-77, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
PERSONNEL COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK," Wieck, Muse and
Lozano, Jr.). MIS/C: GALLEGOS/VARGAS. Councilmember Muse abstained due to a
possible conflict of interest.
City Clerk Gair requested Council approval of an ordinance to amend the business license fee
for motorized vending vehicles. A recent ordinance which allows motorized vending vehicles
in the City makes it necessary to add new fees to the business license section of the municipal
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