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Home My WebLink About1994 10 05 CC MIN1994 10 05 CC MINòw @˜zƒCC MIN OCT 5 1994[Þ›[H.8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 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 00- Mayor Vargas read the proclamation declaring that Mayor Vargas had been appointed Chair of UNSO and October 24,1994 as United Nations Day. He requested that City Clerk Gair mail the proclamation to the appropriate people. Chief of Police Lanza introduced the Explorer Director and Assistant, Police Officers Chris Carios and Nick Mant redi. Officer Carlos stated that the Explorer program is 20 years old, that it is an alternative to gangs and drug use and that the Explorers are an extension of the police department. He introduced the female escort, Mrs. Manfredi. Officer Manfredi introduced the following Police Explorers: Guadalupe Carrazco Juan Nunez Jerry Magallanes Enrique Alvarez Gabriel Silva Gabriel Gallardo Jose Sandoval Iris Secaida Menace Fragoza EPA Taring Angelica Asperse Samuel Wood Daniel latric Estevan Garcia Albert Palata Robert Pug Rodriguo Rodriguez Aracela Torres Carolyn Lake Rosie Zorrilla Oscar Gomez Patricio Hernandez Carlos Vera Jose Victono Idania Vorjas Joseph Padilla Oscar Interiano BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 OCT-U02 5-U02 1994-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3434-U03 FO3606-U03 DO3607-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1994-U02 10-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO8589-U03 DO3607-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1994 10 05 CC MINòw @˜zƒCC MIN OCT 5 1994[Þ›[H.8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 2 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK OCTOBER 5,1994 00- ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward. Rodney McPherson, 3562 Ahern, congratulated the Explorers and Officers Carlos and Manfredi. He stated that his daughter is involved in the DARE program. He inquired if the crossing guard study had been completed and if he could have a copy of it. Jeanne Martens, 14847 Sierra Way, stated that the Explorer program is an example of what's happening in Baldwin Park. She invited everyone to Good Morning Baldwin Park" at Victor's Villa at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, for the Chamber Networking. There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications closed. CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar A: 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for October 5,1994 2. Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting: September 5,1994 Study Session June 15,1994, July 6,1994, August 3,1994, August 17,1994, September 17,1994 and September 21, 1994 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.94-107 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Deny Claim Against the City Javier Dorantes Juan Carlesso 5. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.94-109 OPPOSING THE APPROVAL OF A MEASURE ALLOWING CARD CLUBS IN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 OCT-U02 5-U02 1994-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3434-U03 FO3606-U03 DO3607-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1994-U02 10-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO8589-U03 DO3607-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1994 10 05 CC MINòw @˜zƒCC MIN OCT 5 1994[Þ›[H.8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 3 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK OCTOBER 5,1994 6. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.94-110 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.94- 97 A BASIC SALARY PLAN 7. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.94-ill FIXING THE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT 8. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding SEIU 9. Award of Contract Design of Various CDBG Streets Renovation Project 1994-95 CIP 303 Avacon Corporation 10. Approval of Amendment to Agreement Inspection Services for Athol Street Pedestrian Improvement Project Willdan Associates 11. Approval to Amend 1994-95 and 1995-96 L.A. County Booking Fees Increase 12. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.94-112 ADJUSTING THE FEES CHARGED BY AUTHORIZED TOW SERVICE COMPANIES City Attorney Bower requested Item No.12, the tow fees listed in the staff report be attached to Resolution No.94-112. It was moved and seconded to attach the tow fees to the Resolution No.94-112. MIS/C: VARGASIMARTINEZ. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar A with the amendment to Item No.12. MIS/C: MARTINEZIGALLEGOS. There were no objections. City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar B: 1. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.94-108 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: BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 OCT-U02 5-U02 1994-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3434-U03 FO3606-U03 DO3607-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1994-U02 10-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO8589-U03 DO3607-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1994 10 05 CC MINòw @˜zƒCC MIN OCT 5 1994[Þ›[H.8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 4 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK OCTOBER 5,1994 GALLEGOS/MUSE. Mayor pro tern Martinez abstained due to a possible conflict of interest. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS. COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES Director of Administrative Services Yeats stated that a proposal had been presented by Shannon and Associates to Continue the organizational study that would involve the Community Development, Human Services, City Clerk and Administrative Services departments. The proposed cost to complete the studies is approximately $22,100. Staff recommended Council approve the amendment. It was moved and seconded to approve the amendment to the Shannon and Associates Agreement for completion of organizational studies for the Community Development, Human Services, City Clerk and Administrative Services departments. MIS/C: MARTINEZ/MUSE. There were no objections. City Clerk Gair requested the appointment of Tiffany Vu and Katrina Van Ooster as Student Commissioners for the Human Services Commission. Baldwin Park High School recommended Tiffany Vu and Sierra Vista High School recommended Katrina Van Ooster and their Oaths of Office will be given at the October 19th Council meeting. It was recommended that the resolution be adopted. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution 94-113 13, 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,'' appointing Tiffany Vu and Katrina Van Ooster as Student Commissioners. MIS/C: MARTINEZILOWES. There were no objections. Director of Human Services Nunez requested Council approval to enter into an agreement with Christiansen Amusements to provide a carnival for the Celebrate Baldwin Park" celebration. The proposed site is the parking lot in front of the park wrapping around on Robin behind the businesses on Ramona. This proposal could present an inconvenience to the business owners on Ramona. The owner of Christiansen Amusements and a representative of the Public Works Department have met and requested Council consider allowing the carnival to use the same area as in the past. Christiansen Amusements has offered to reseed the grass area that the carnival will use. Staff recommended Council approve the agreement and accept the Public Works Department site recommendation. Mayor Vargas recommended more tickets be provided, that the police department be used instead of the carnival hiring private patrol, and that the carnival pick up the cost of the security for the event. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 OCT-U02 5-U02 1994-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3434-U03 FO3606-U03 DO3607-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1994-U02 10-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO8589-U03 DO3607-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1994 10 05 CC MINòw @˜zƒCC MIN OCT 5 1994[Þ›[H.8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NC. 5 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK OCTOBER 5, 1994 In response to Mayor Vargas, City Clerk Gair stated that the carnival agreement needed to be approved as the carnival is the first week of November and things need to be finalized with the Fire Department. Mayor pro tern Martinez stated that he would like to see an Explorer Post at the carnival, that the carnival issue more tickets, and in the future have a formal bidding process for the carnival. Mayor Vargas requested that the reseeding of the grass area used by the carnival be placed in the contract. Councilmember Lowes requested that the Christiansen Amusements waive the entrance fees for children under 12 and publicize family night. It was moved and seconded to approve the agreement and accept the Public Works Department site recommendation and that staff negotiate with Christiansen Amusements for 1,000 tickets and workout a proposal with the Chief of Police and the City Attorney for the carnival owner to pay police for security. MIS/C: VARGASIMARTINEZ. There were no objections. Director of Public Works Mousavi requested Council approve the amendment to the Cooperative Agreement as prepared by the County of Los Angeles for the reconstruction of Merced Avenue and authorization to assign additional FAU/STP funds to reimburse the County for the remaining outstanding invoice. Total monies assigned to the County for the project was $1,258,000. The final accounting of the project was examined by staff and several discrepancies were discovered and it was further determined that the original assignment of funds had been exceeded which resulted in a supplemental invoice for the balance due. The Revised Final Accounting from the County agrees with the staff's accounting and the balance due is $59,491.49. The Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement will allow the County to invoice Caltrans for the additional funds, therefore no additional budget amendments are required. Caltrans will draw from the City's STP funds to cover the balance. It was recommended that Council approve the amendment. It was moved and seconded to approve the Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement and authorize the assignment of additional FAU/STP funds to reimburse the County for the outstanding invoice. MIS/C: LOWES/GALLEGOS. There were no objections. 00- COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 OCT-U02 5-U02 1994-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3434-U03 FO3606-U03 DO3607-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1994-U02 10-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO8589-U03 DO3607-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1994 10 05 CC MINòw @˜zƒCC MIN OCT 5 1994[Þ›[H.8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 6 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK OCTOBER 5, 1994 Mayor Vargas requested: 1) That a copy of the letter sent to Lucky's be sent to the Tribune; 2) An article be placed in the Status Report pertaining to what could be done to deal with businesses that treat consumers unfairly; 3) Schedule a Town Hall Meeting at a school in December or January; and 4) Schedule a joint meeting with Council and all commissioners in January. Councilmember Lowes requested that City Clerk Gair send a letter to each commissioner advising them of their duties and if they are interested in serving on their commission. Councilmember Muse requested staff work with a shopping cart retrieval service and direct Public Work crews to pick up the carts, take them to the yard and charge for the retrieval of the carts. Director of Public Works Mousavi stated that on the rainy day the Landscaping crew picked up 124 shopping carts. Mayor Vargas stated that a fee should be established for picking up the carts. Mayor pro tem Martinez requested that staff look into the need to place a Dial-A-Ride vehicle in the community for the people that do not have transportation and that may alleviate the shopping cart problem. Councilmember Lowes stated that the vendors are just as bad as before on her street as well as shopping carts dropped off at the end of her street. She inquired about a law against removing the shopping carts from the market area. Mayor Vargas expressed his concerns pertaining to the customer that makes a purchase from the street vendor and then gets sick. He suggested that an article be place in the NOW" warning the consumers that they are at risk buying from these vendors and that the City is not responsible. Councilmember Muse requested that one Dial-A-Ride vehicle be used on a trial run as a shuttle service and that it be advertised. In response to Mayor pro tem Martinez, Director of Administrative Services Yeats stated that a resolution would be on the next agenda pertaining to unfunded mandates. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council recessed at 8:05 p.m. The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at 8:06 p.m. Roll call remained the same. 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GAIR, CITY CLERK BETTY BRANEK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 OCT-U02 5-U02 1994-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3434-U03 FO3606-U03 DO3607-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1994-U02 10-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO8589-U03 DO3607-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05