HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 01 04 CC MIN1995 01 04 CC MINòw @˜ z ò CC MIN JAN 4 1995[Þ›[H8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL,
14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY,
JANUARY 4, 1995
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, LOZANO, 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,
Deputy City Clerk Branek, and
City Clerk Gair
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The absence of City Treasurer Montenegro was excused.
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ORAL COMMUNICATION
Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak
on any subject to come forward.
Aileen Pinehero, 13009 Amar Rd., congratulated the Council on a good job. She
suggested 1) that the walls of the civic auditorium remain intact, that inside of the walls
people could park, and that fresco paintings could be on the walls; and 2) research to
see if the Pacific Electric Station could be declared a landmark.
William Van Cleave, 13232 Emery, stated that he appreciated the Police Department's
involvement at the dairy on Frazier, the gangs do not hang out there anymore.
Roth Dryden, 3745 Holly, stated that he had been to the Council meetings four times
requesting that his street be swept. He had also contacted the school district regarding
the street sweeping. He requested that when a complaint is made at a Council meeting,
the complaintant be informed within four weeks of the results.
Jeanne Martens, 14847 Sierra Way, Century Twenty-One Amigos Realty, 3707 Baldwin
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Park Blvd., complimented Council on the appointment of Councilman Lozano, and on the
way Council handles issues. She stated that the real estate office has developed an
incentive program for the agents to get involved in the community. She introduced Alice
Guerrero and Gus Sumararo of Amigos Realty. The Chamber of Commerce will start a
division of real estate business here in the City.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications closed.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Vargas stated that Item No.7 of the Consent Calendar was removed from the
agenda as it was only a Redevelopment Agency item.
City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar A:
1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for January 4,1995
2. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION No.95-1 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 1091 REPEALING CHAPTER 9.50 OF THE
Second Reading) BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING THE REGULATION OF
HOTEL AND MOTEL
4. Approve Agreement Los Angeles County Workfare Program
5. Approve Award of Contract Reconstruction of Bess, Puente and Frazier
Gentry Bros.
6. Approval of Contract Replacement of Carpet, Flooring and Suspended
Ceiling Howard's Rug
7. Approve Agreement Westar Associates and City of Baldwin Park
It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar A, Items 1-6. MIS/C:
LOWES/MARTINEZ. Councilmember Muse abstained due to a possible conflict of
interest pertaining to Item No.5.
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City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar B:
1. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO.95-2 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 tern Martinez abstained due to a possible conflict of interest.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES
City Clerk Gair requested Council designate members of the Council as
representatives and alternates on certain municipal committees and
organizations for 1995. The appointments are necessary at this time due to
Councilmember Gallegos' election to the State Assembly. A resolution will be brought
before Council again in April for consideration of appointments to the various
committees and organizations.
It was moved and seconded to appoint Councilmember Muse as representative to the
Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Association, and alternate to the Southern
California Association of Governments General Assembly COG), and to nominate
Councilmember Lozano as representative to the East San Gabriel Valley Planning
Committee and alternate to the Local Agency Formation Commission City
Selection Committee and to nominate Mayor Vargas as the representative for the
Chamber of Commerce Liaison. MIS/C: VARGAS/MUSE. There were no
objections.
It was moved and seconded to nominate Councilmember Lowes as representative to
the San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities. MIS/C: MARTINEZILOZANO. There
were no objections.
It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No.95-3, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO.94-37 DESIGNATING THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES TO
CERTAIN MUNICIPAL COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS." MIS/C:
VARGAS/LOZANO. There were no objections.
Captain Cisneros requested Council approval to amend the city ordinance repealing
the present Section 12.24.220 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code pertaining to
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the consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages in public parks and
adopting a new section which deals exclusively with consumption in public parks.
State law preempts the possession of alcoholic beverages on public property but the
provision prohibiting consumption was upheld. Staff recommended approval.
In response to Council, City Attorney Bower stated that in order to change the law to
prevent possession of alcohol in the public parks, someone would need to lobby the
alcohol beverage control people or contact an elected official to present a bill. He also
stated that existing signs do need to be changed in the park that adequately state the
law.
In response to Council, Captain Cisneros stated that a police officer would need to see
alcohol being consumed in the park before a citation could be written and that anyone
with an open container may also be cited.
Mayor Vargas requested that a copy of the ordinance be sent to Assemblyman Gallegos
requesting a bill be introduced prohibiting the possession of alcohol in public parks.
It was moved and seconded to Introduce Ordinance No.1092, AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTION 12.24.220 OF THE BALDWIN
PARK MUNICIPAL CODE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO CONSUME ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC PARKS," for first reading, that the ordinance be read in title
only and that all further reading be waived. MIS/C: MARTINEZILOZANO. There were
no objections.
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COUNCILISTAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Lowes requested an item be placed on the Team Building Agenda
pertaining to operating the City without a City Manager. She stated that there are two
members presently on the Council that were not a part of making the decision to
operate without the City Manager.
Mayor Vargas requested the item pertaining to operating without a City Manager be
placed on the Team Building Agenda and that the City Attorney bring a report on the
legality of the Executive-Team concept. Council agreed by unanimous consent.
Mayor Vargas reported graffiti on the roof of the market located on Los Angeles Street
and Merced. He requested 1) a copy of the article in the Times pertaining to curfew
and graffiti and holding the parents accountable be given to the E-Team for review;
and 2) the Team Building meeting focus on a) how the City functions; b) review of
goals and objectives previously set; and c) public safety.
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He also told of a report on the ABC Evening News that Elgin, Illinois is supporting a
program that places a police officer in a home that is in a high crime area, and the officer
is given a police car. Crime has been lowered and the area cleaned up. He asked that
the Chief of Police research a way of encouraging the police officers to move into areas
in the City by possibly offering an incentive program and bring a report back to Council.
In response to Councilmember Lozano, Director of Public Works Mousavi stated that staff
is working with the City of Irwindale pertaining to the storm drain problem at Olive and
Maine.
Mayor Vargas requested a letter sent to the Mayor of Irwindale thanking him for taking
the time to talk regarding the flooding issue and for offering his support on this.
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It was moved and seconded to adjourn the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:50
p.m. to an adjourned regular meeting on January 14, 1995 at 8:00 a.m. in Room
307.
M/S/C: LOWESIMUSE. There were no objections.
LINDA L GAIR, CITY CLERK
BETTY BRANEK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
BETTY BR NEK DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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