HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 09 07 CC MIN1994 09 07 CC MINòw @˜ z k CC MIN SEP 7 1994[Þ›[H8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL
14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 7, 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 requested the proclamation for United Nations Days" be removed from
the agenda and brought back at a later date.
Chief of Police Lanza introduced Officer Leonard Maughan and Officer Pat Jaspar and
told of their duties in the helicopter program. Officer Maughan and Officer Jaspar
presented Council with a picture of the helicopter.
Director of Public Works Mousavi introduced Lloyd Garcia and told of his background and
his service to the City. Mayor Vargas presented Lloyd Garcia with a Twenty-Five Year
Employee Service Pin.
Director of Administrative Services Yeats introduced Benjamin Ceja and told of the work
accomplished in the City Clerk's Office and the Administrative Services Department and
that he is a Harvard Student participating in the College Work Study Program. Mayor
Vargas presented Benjamin Ceja with an Award of Merit.
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ORAL COMMUNICATION
Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to
speak on any subject to come forward.
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Sandi Lucas, 4442 Bresee, thanked staff for posting the PAC Committee agenda. She
also reported a business on Ramona that has a banner tied to a City tree.
Leo Chavez, 4135 Walnut, resident for 16 years, stated that in Los Angeles some of the
homes have their home addresses painted on the roof to help the police helicopter. He
also supports the City's helicopter program, the helicopter's presence makes him feel
safe, and that he can live with the noise.
Robert Ponce, 14501 Clark, resident for 25 years, stated that he feels safer with the
helicopter patroling the City and he recommended keeping the program.
L.J. Lucas, 4442 Bresee, stated that nothing has been done with the abandonded gas
station on Bresee and Los Angeles Street and that the City has another gas station that
has been abandonded on Arrow Highway. He stated that last week-end there were a
number of yard sales on his street as well as vendors. He also stated that there needs
to be a crossing guard at Jones Jr. High.
Allen Cohen, 4562 Bresee, 14 year business owner, stated that he supports the
helicopter program, that the gang members do not hang around his business when the
helicopter is flying.
Jeanne Martens, 14847 Sierra Way, 20 year resident, stated that she supports the
helicopter program, that the noise from the helicopter is better than gunfire. She invited
everyone to the Chamber of Commerce's Good Morning Baldwin Park" breakfast at
Victor's Villa and told of the grand openings of businesses in the City.
Ray Castellano, stated that a month ago there was a loud party on Lubican Street.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications closed.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar A:
1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for September 7, 1994
2. Approve Minutes
Regular Meeting: July 20,1994 and August 17,1994
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3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO.94-93 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
4. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
ORDINANCE NO.1088 AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
Second Reading) CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM
5. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 94-95 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM
6. Award of Contract Study for Safe Route to Schools TransTech
7. Approve Memorandum of Understanding Confidential Employees
Professional and Technical and Management
8. Final Approval of Helicopter Agreements West Covina, Covina, Glendora,
Irwindale, and Azusa
9. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO.94-96 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.94-80 A
CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY'S
CLASSIFIED AND UNCLASSIFIED
10. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO.94-97 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.94-81 A
BASIC SALARY PLAN
It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar A as presented. MIS/C:
MARTINEZ/GALLEGOS. There were no objections.
City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar B:
1. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO.94-94 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
RELATING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON)
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It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar B as presented. MIS/C:
GALLEGOS/MUSE. Mayor pro tern Martinez abstained due to a possible conflict of
interest. There were no objections.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
City Clerk Gair stated the resignation of Nathan Esparza created an unscheduled
vacancy on the Human Services Commission. A list of applicants and their
qualifications was submitted to Council including an application that was received on
September 7th from Joseph Armendariz. It was recommended that Council nominate
the person of their choice and adopt the resolution.
It was moved and seconded to appoint Erica Rodriguez as Human Services
Commissioner and adopt Resolution No. 94-98, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION." M/S/C: MUSE(MARTINEZ. There were no
objections.
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COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Vargas requested that 1) Nominate Councilwoman Margaret Clark Board of
Directors San Gabriel Valley Basin Water Quality Authority; and 2) Housing
Resolution 2340 HR 2340) Approving Support for the Environmental Remediation Tax
Credit Act be placed on the September 21st Council meeting.
Councilmember Gallegos requested Staff prepare and bring back to the next Council
meeting 1) a letter supporting SB 1448 relating to the Library Services Assessment; 2)
a resolution opposing Proposition 187 relating to the S.O.S. Save Our State
Initiative; and 3) a resolution opposing Proposition 186 relating to the Single Payer
Health Plan Initiative. Council agreed by unanimous consent.
Mayor Vargas requested staff prepare a staff report relating to the lights going off at
10:00 p.m. at Morgan Park.
In response to Mayor Vargas, Councilmember Gallegos stated that in the original plan
of the Morgan Park Expansion, the lights were to go off at 10:00 p.m. as a cost saving
factor.
Mayor pro tern Martinez requested 1) that staff and MTA meet to find other vendors
for the bus tokens; and 2) that staff prepare a final report including all cost on Javaid
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Contractors and a final budget for the Morgan Park Expansion. He stated that 1) if
there were lights at Walnut Creek Nature Park, it would help prevent vandalism and
graffiti; and 2) the trimming of the trees on Maine helps visability.
Mayor Vargas requested that Chief Lanza and his staff contact Robert Alaniz with
Supervisor Molina's office relating to a new curfew program.
Director of Public Works Mousavi introduced a new staff member, Administrative Assistant
Judy Fukishima.
Mayor pro tem Martinez requested that all new employees be introduced at a City Council
meeting and that all the recently hired employees be at the next Council meeting.
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The regular meeting of the City Council recessed at 8:10 p.m.
The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at 8:11 p.m. Roll call remained
the same.
CLOSED SESSION
The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned to a Closed Session to consider
Conference With Labor Negotiator, Employee Organizations: SEIU Local 347,
pursuant to Government Code 54957.6.
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The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 8:45 p.m. to an adjourned regular
meeting for the purpose of Team Building on September 17, 1994 at 7:00 am. There
were no objections.
LINDA L GAIR, CITY CLERK
BETTY BRANEK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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