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Home My WebLink About1994 12 07 CC MIN1994 12 07 CC MINòw @˜yàCC MIN DEC 7 1994èw½Uæº8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 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: Councilmembers LOWES, MARTINEZ, MUSE, 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, Deputy City Clerk Branek, and City Clerk Gair 00- The absence of City Treasurer Montenegro was excused. 00- City Clerk Gair administered the Oath of Office to Human Services Commissioner Mary Ferrer. Mayor Vargas presented the proclamation declaring Drunk and Drugged Driving 3D) Prevention Month 1994" to Police Captain Kies. Mayor Vargas stated that the Twenty-Year Employee Service Pin would be presented to Jeri Crawford at the Employee Recognition Dinner. Mayor Vargas announced that Target Stores will be building a new store in the Triangle Project, that the work will begin in 1995 and the store will be opening in 1996. Assemblyman Gallegos thanked the community for the opportunity to serve as a State Assemblyman. He stated that he had taken his Oath of Office, that currently the assembly is deadlocked at 40/40 on the appointment of the Speaker of the Assembly, and that beginning January 4th the State Assembly should make some accomplishments. 00 BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 DEC-U02 7-U02 1994-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3434-U03 FO3614-U03 DO3615-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1994-U02 12-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO8589-U03 DO3615-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1994 12 07 CC MINòw @˜yàCC MIN DEC 7 1994èw½Uæº8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 2 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECEMBER 7,1994 ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward. Irene Test, 15115 Kenoak, requested additional handicapped parking spaces at the Senior Center and told of the difficulty that some seniors have walking any great distance. Roy Test, 15115 Kenoak, stated that he had requested additional handicapped parking at the Senior Center last September. He asked why the police, the maintenance workers and trash trucks can drive the wrong way on a one way street, but the seniors would get a ticket for doing the same thing. Bernard Martin, 3749 Ahern, stated that he had two problems: 1) A house located on Holly directly in back of his home has people living in a trailer with electricity telephone and an outdoor toilet; and 2) Next door to his property the property owner has built to within one foot of the property line. Sandi Lucas, 4442 Bresee, stated that the USA Gasoline Corporation has applied for their beer and wine license, but she was concerned that if the license was not approved a strip mall would be built on the Puente Pacific site. She requested that, before a zone change is granted, the applicant have their license issued from the Alcohol and Beverage Control office. Nancy Stuve, District Manager for Southern California Gas, introduced herself and stated that she had taken Bob Eggert's place since he retired, and she looked forward to working with the City. Gary Weddel, 14131 Ramona, owner of Ramona Beauty Supply, stated that Thrifty Drug has blocked sidewalk access with Christmas trees, that it inconveniences the people and he is loosing $100 to $150 per day in revenue. He complained about the various unlicensed vendors, that pay no rent, no insurance, or taxes in the VaIu + parking lot and that the City is not stopping them. Yet, if he puts out a sign, code enforcement stops him. He requested help from the City. Bill Van Cleave, 13232 Emery, stated that the City is taking him to court for not taking out a four day permit for placing trash cans in front of his store, yet Thrifty Drug can place Christmas trees in front of their store for a month for the same fee. He also stated that three of the five Councilmembers had their terms extended and that he preferred an election for the vacant seat rather than an appointment. Cynthia Lozano, 14123 Joanbridge, thanked Council for all the development in the City, that she looked forward to the future developments, and she believes in spending her BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 DEC-U02 7-U02 1994-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3434-U03 FO3614-U03 DO3615-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1994-U02 12-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO8589-U03 DO3615-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1994 12 07 CC MINòw @˜yàCC MIN DEC 7 1994èw½Uæº8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 3 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECEMBER 7,1994 money in the City. Charlie Serrano, 4502 Downing, stated that he had been a resident for 13 1/2 years, that he appreciated the downtown shopping, and the low crime rate. He hopes the citizens will listen to the Mayor and shop in the City, since the revenue stays in the City. Enrique Vargoza, 633 Park Shadow, stated that Morgan Park has a lot of youth participation at the park, that she appreciates the downtown and the City needs to encourage new business. He stated that he has heard about the Sierra Vista Project with retail stores and the need for more revenue for the City. He hopes the citizens will support all the business in the City and that the City will continue to move forward. 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 December 7, 1994 2. Approve Minutes Regular Meeting: November 16,1994 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.94-128 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Deny Claims Against the City Kenneth Ewing Louie Gonzalez lgnacio Franco 5. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.94-130 CASTING ITS VOTE(S) FOR COUNCILMEMBER MARGARET CLARK TO REPRESENT CITIES WITHOUT PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY 6. Waive Further Reading and Adopt ORDINANCE NO.1090 APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 DEC-U02 7-U02 1994-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3434-U03 FO3614-U03 DO3615-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1994-U02 12-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO8589-U03 DO3615-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1994 12 07 CC MINòw @˜yàCC MIN DEC 7 1994èw½Uæº8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 4 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECEMBER 7,1994 Second Reading) R-1, TO C-i ON APPROXIMATELY 55 ACRES APPLICANT: USA GASOLINE CORPORATION; CASE NO: Z-507; LOCATION: 14874-78 PACIFIC AVENUE) 7. Approve Award of Contract Construction of Baldwin Park Blvd. Ramona to Merced CIP 301 Silvia Constructions Inc. 8. Approve Plans and Specifications Construction of Puente Ave Pacific Ave Howellhurst Drive Storm Drain Project 9. Approve Rejection of Bids Uniform Supplies & Dust Control Rental Services Public Works Authorize to Readvertise and Solicit Bids 10. Approve Budget Amendment Fleet Services Capital Equipment Account 11. Approve Budget Amendment Waive Formal Bidding and Authorize Staff to Solicit Bids Sally Port Gate Replacement 12. Approve Purchase of Bicycle Patrol Headsets American Cycle Resource Councilmember Lowes requested that Item No.2 be removed for separate consideration. It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar A, Items 1 and 3 12. MIS/C: LOWES/MARTINEZ. There were no objections. Councilmember Lowes requested that the minutes be corrected on page 8, Roll Call Vote, the Noes be changed to Muse not Lowes. It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar A, Item No.2 as corrected. MIS/C: LOWES/MUSE. There were no objections. City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar B: 1. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.94-129 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: MUSE/LOWES. Mayor pro tem Martinez abstained due a possible conflict of interest. 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The report was prepared in-house by the Administrative Services Department, Dean Johnson, Senior Accountant, Hennie Apodaca, Accountant, and Susan Camp, Executive Secretary. Staff recommends that Council receive and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30,1994 and direct staff to submit the report to GFOA and CSMFO for consideration for their respective awards. It was moved and seconded to receive and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30,1994 and direct staff to submit the report to GFOA and CSMFO for consideration for their respective rewards. MIS/C: MARTINEZ/MUSE. There were no objections. City Clerk Gair requested Council approval of a budget amendment to cover the cost of the required post card notification of the City's election date change to all registered voters. Ordinance No.1089 became law on December 2nd and it became necessary to notify all registered voters that the City's General Municipal Election has been changed from April of even-numbered years to March of odd-numbered years. This changed the election date to March 1997. In order to accomplish the notification of each registered voter a budget amendment of $5,000 was required. It was recommended that Council approve the $5,000 budget amendment. In response to Mayor pro tern Martinez, City Clerk Gair clarified that all seven elected officials terms were extended and the new election dates will be March 1997 and March 1999. It was moved and seconded to approve the $5,000 budget amendment to the City Clerk's Department for the required notification of the election date change to the registered voters. MIS/C: MARTINEZ/MUSE. There were no objections. City Clerk Gair requested Council approval to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Councilmember Martin Gallegos due to his election to the State Assembly. The resignation was effective as of November 17,1994. As a result of the resignation of Councilmember Gallegos, it became necessary for Council to fill the unexpired term by appointment or by calling a special election. It is necessary for Council to make the determination within 30 days of the effective date of the resignation as BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 DEC-U02 7-U02 1994-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3434-U03 FO3614-U03 DO3615-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1994-U02 12-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO8589-U03 DO3615-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1994 12 07 CC MINòw @˜yàCC MIN DEC 7 1994èw½Uæº8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 6 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECEMBER 7,1994 required by Government Code Section 36512. The options were explained, the time frames, and all the requirements to fill the vacant seat. It was recommended that Council fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Councilmember Gallegos by appointment or by the adoption of the two resolutions calling a Special Election consolidated with the county for June 6,1995. Mayor Vargas stated that with the issues facing the Council, the cost of an election and in talking with the citizens of the community, the most important issue is appointing someone with the proper qualifications. It was moved and seconded that Council fill the vacancy by appointing Manuel Lozano. MIS: MAYOR VARGAS/MUSE. Councilmember Lowes stated her opposition to appointing any one to the Council considering the extended terms. She believed that the City needed to conduct a Special Election to fill the vacant council seat and include it with the sale of Central Park West. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: MAYOR VARGAS. MUSE, MARTINEZ NOES: LOWES ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Motion carries. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No.94-131, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FILLING A VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL BY APPOINTMENT OF MANUEL LOZANO." MIS: VARGAS/MUSE. ROLL GALL VOTE: AYES: MAYOR VARGAS, MUSE, MARTINEZ NOES: LOWES ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 DEC-U02 7-U02 1994-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3434-U03 FO3614-U03 DO3615-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1994-U02 12-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO8589-U03 DO3615-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1994 12 07 CC MINòw @˜yàCC MIN DEC 7 1994èw½Uæº8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 7 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECEMBER 7,1994 Motion carries. Assemblyman Martin Gallegos administered the Oath of Office to Manuel Lozano to fill the vacant seat on the City Council. Council congratulated Councilmember Lozano on his appointment to the Council. Councilmember Lozano thanked Council and the people for their support, and stated that he wants to see the Council move forward in harmony. He stated that he understands the frustration of the business owners and that he will be out to visit each one. He was glad that the residents believe in the City, and its growth. He further stated that he will work hard to serve on the Council and help build the City stronger. COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS In response to Councilmember Muse, Director of Human Services Nunez stated 1) That the Food Center is negotiating with Elliott's Paint to use one of their small warehouses as a distribution site. 2) A crew has worked the last two weekends on the little league fields and that leases are being worked out so that the fields will be maintained all year long, not just during the ball season. In response to Councilmember Muse, City Attorney Bower stated that the ordinance pertaining to shopping carts will be presented to Council next meeting. Mayor pro tem Martinez requested that the extended hours of the Library be published in the NOW. In response to Councilmember Lozano, Director of Community Development Carbajal stated that no project would be delayed due to being short staffed in the Planning Department, that an organizational study was being conducted and would be submitted to Council soon. Mayor Vargas stated that the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony was successful, that he enjoyed the senior citizen choir, Santa landing in the Park, and that he looks forward to next year. He requested that the street light at Ramona and Baldwin Park Blvd be fixed. Mayor pro tern Martinez inquired about the reorganization of committees and that the he serves on some committees that he is willing to give to Councilmember Lozano. Mayor pro tern Martinez requested that the Council meeting be adjourned in memory of his mother-in-law, Ampara Sandoval. 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There were no objections LINDA L. GAIR, CITY CLERK BETTY BRANEK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 DEC-U02 7-U02 1994-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3434-U03 FO3614-U03 DO3615-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1994-U02 12-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO8589-U03 DO3615-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05