HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 09 20 CC MIN1995 09 20 CC MINòw @˜ { X CC MIN SEP 20 1995à›[Hl8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL,
14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 20, 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: PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS LOZANO, MARTINEZ
MUSE AND MAYOR VARGAS
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Bower,
Acting Dir. of Administrative Services Cole,
Chief of Police Lanza,
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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The absence of Councilmem ber Lowes was excused.
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Mayor Vargas read the Proclamation declaring October 2, 1995 as The Kaiser
Permanente Medical Care Program 50th Anniversary" and presented it to
Councilmember Muse.
Mayor Vargas read the Proclamation celebrating September 23, 1995 as the 75th
Anniversary of the League of Women Voters and presented it to Marcia Arkin.
Mayor Vargas, Councilmembers Lozano, Martinez, and Muse, and Planning
Commissioners Ochoa-Schutz and Oclaray presented 1995 Beautification Finalist
Awards to the Conti Family, 4351 Harlan, and to the Henry Family, 14145 Clark Street.
Mayor Vargas presented the 1995 Beautification Winner in Recognition of Outstanding
Property Maintenance to Ray and Francisca Zabel, 15131 Howellhurst. City Clerk Gair
was directed to mail the plaques of the Finalist Awards to the Dominguez Family, 3342
Big Dalton, the Hernandez Family, 4092 Bresee, and to the Perez Family, 4857 Fortin
Street.
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OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK SEPTEMBER 20, 1995
ORAL COMMUNICATION
Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak
on any subject to come forward. There were none.
Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications closed.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for September 20,1995
2. Approve Minutes:
Regular Meeting: September 6, 1995
Special Meeting August 22,1995
Study Session September 6, 1995
3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO.95-62 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
4. Receive and File Treasurer's Report
August 31, 1995
5. Deny Claim Against The City
Michael Teeple
6. Approve Design and Authorize to Advertise Annex Building Renovation
7. Approve Award of Contract Ramona Blvd. Improvements CIP 308
Excel Paving Company
8. Approve Amended Helicopter Agreements Azusa, Covina, and Irwindale
It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent Calendar Items 1-8. M/S/C:
MUSE/MARTINEZ. Mayor pro tem Martinez abstained on Item No.3 due to a possible
conflict of interest.
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PUBLIC HEARING
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City Attorney Bower requested Council approval of the Grantee Performance Report
GPR) for the 2Oth Year CDBG Program of the City Fiscal 1994-95). The Notice of
Public Hearing was published and is the last step prior to submitting the GPR to HUD.
The highlights of the GPR were 1) Assisted Down Payment Assistance) 15 families in
buying their first home in Baldwin Park; 2) A total of 3,077 lineal feet of sidewalk
constructed; 3) A total of 15,708 lineal feet of street reconstructed; and 4) 22 rehab loans
and 3 grants made under the Low Interest Residential Loan Program. It was
recommended that Council approve the GPR and instruct staff to incorporate any and all
public comments into the final adopted GPR.
Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open pertaining to the Grantee Performance
Report GPR) for the 20th Year CDBG Program of the City Fiscal 1994-95) and invited
those wishing to speak to come forward. There were none.
Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing closed.
It was moved and seconded to approve the GPR and instruct staff to Incorporate any
and all public comments into the final adopted GPR. MIS/C: MARTINEZ/MUSE.
There were no objections.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS. COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES
Acting Director of Administrative Services Cole proposed amendments to the City's
current contract with the Public Employees' Retirement System PERS) and
recommended that the Council approve and adopt the Resolution of Intention. PERS
allows contracting agencies the opportunity to amend their contracts to provide options
that are beneficial to both the agency and their employees. The first amendment provides
two years additional service credit to those employees who could be subject to mandatory
transfers, layoffs, and/or demotions, if they elect to retire within a designated period of
time. The second amendment provides employees the option to purchase up to four
years of any continuous active military or merchant marine service prior to employment
to increase the number of their service years. Staff recommended that Council approve
and adopt the Resolution of Intention, including the Exhibit"" contract amendment.
It was moved and seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 95-63, A RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD
OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK," including the Exhibit" contract
amendment. MIS/C: MARTINEZ/LOZANO. There were no objections.
Administrative Assistant Roessler recommended Council support the resolution on sales
tax redistribution to increase the amount received by cities to 2%. The State currently
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receives 5% and cities receive 1% of the sales tax paid on each dollar throughout
California. The resolution directs the League of California Cities to initiate legislative
actions, either through a ballot initiative, to change the percentage split to 4% for the
State and 2% to cities. It was recommended to support the League of California Cities
proposal on sales tax redistribution.
It was moved and seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 95-64, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK SUPPORTING THE LEAGUE
OF CALIFORNIA CITIES RESOLUTION PN SALES TAX REDISTRIBUTION TO
INCREASE THE AMOUNT RECEIVED BY CITIES TO 2%." MIS/C: LOZANO/MUSE.
There were no objections.
Director of Human Services Nunez purposed an agreement with a carnival amusement
company to provide services for the Celebrate Baldwin Park festivities in 1995. Seven
carnival amusement companies were contacted and sent a request for proposal for
carnival amusement services for the festivities. Staff requested proposals to include the
highest compensation paid to the City, payment for security, fencing, restrooms, and the
provision of complimentary tickets. Staff also requested that the Baldwin Park Police
Department be hired to provide security for the event. A detailed comparison of the
services offered from Christiansen Amusement and Maurer Concessions and Rides was
listed in the staff report. Based on the information received by the two carnival
amusement providers, staff recommended entering into an agreement with Christiansen
Amusements for carnival services for the 1995 Celebrate Baldwin Park festivities.
In response to Council, Director of Human Services Nunez stated that the 1,000 free
tickets would be distributed through the schools Home Liason Aides, and that the 1,000
tickets were the same as last year.
Mayor pro tem Martinez requested 1,000 tickets that would allow 1,000 children to get on
rides. He also requested that the carnival be monitored for the $1 fee to be waived for
admission for all children under the age of 12 when accompanied by an adult.
Mayor Vargas and Councilmember Muse requested 1,000 free family day tickets and
requested that staff negotiate for the family day passes.
In response to Mayor pro tern Martinez, Director of Human Services Nunez stated that
the City receives 30% up to $40,000 and 35% over $40,000. The carnival pays for the
police department's time, assembles and provides the booths for the non-profit
organizations, provides the type of games to be played, and sells the prizes to the non-
profit group for $75. The carnival obtains all permits and licenses, not only from the City,
but the County.
In response to Mayor pro tem Martinez, City Attorney Bower stated that the contract
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In response to Mayor pro tern Martinez, City Attorney Bower stated that the contract
would be brought back to Council for approval.
In response to Mayor pro tern Martinez, Director of Human Services Nunez stated that
a representative from the carnival will be present at the October 4th Council meeting.
Mayor Vargas requested that next year, since this is a service agreement, that this be
entered into as a negotiated agreement, and Council will direct staff to negotiate with
a single vendor.
It was moved and seconded to direct staff to begin the negotiations to enter into an
agreement with Christiansen Amusement for carnival services for the 1995 Celebrate
Baldwin Park festivities in addition clarify the type tickets and how the food and
game booths are operated. MIS/C: VARGAS/MUSE. There were no objections.
Chief of Police Lanza requested authorization from Council to hire a ninth dispatcher
and to allow the Police Department staff to commence with recruitment efforts. The
Police Department previously budgeted for a ninth dispatcher but due to general fund
revenue uncertainties, the position was cut. It was brought to Council's attention that the
ninth dispatcher would assist in providing double dispatcher coverage, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. Proposition 172 fund revenue, along with expected savings from salary
and overtime accounts, will be sufficient to fund the position. Staff recommended
approval.
Council discussed the need for another dispatcher that is bilingual, specifically in
Spanish, the compensation required for the ability to translate, and that the demographics
of the City is mostly Spanish speaking people.
In response to Council, Acting Director of Administrative Services Cole stated that
compensation is paid to employees that are bilingual. If the City will now require
bilingual employees the City will have a process to go through with the compensation for
the other City employees. In the recruitment of employees, being bilingual in Spanish is
highly desirable, but it is not mandatory.
It was moved and seconded to approve the ninth dispatcher position for the Police
Department and require that position be bilingual in Spanish. MIS/C:
MARTINEZ/LOZANO. There were no objections.
Director of Public Works Mousavi requested Council award a contract to Excel Paving
Company for the construction of the City parking lot on Ramona Boulevard. The
project includes the repair of failed sections of asphalt pavement, the installation of one
and one-half inch asphalt overlay, wrought iron fencing, a handicap ramp and a security
system. A driveway and ramp will be provided to connect the Ramona Boulevard parking
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lot. The lowest responsible bid was $84,450 from Excel Paving Company. The
Engineer's Estimate for the project was $75,000, however, the estimate did not include
any security gates or electrical work. Within FY 1995/96, only $56,000 has been
allocated from General Funds, therefore, an additional appropriation of $43,507 is
required in order to complete the project. Staff recommended approval.
In response to Council, Director of Public Works Mousavi explained the process for the
Engineer's Estimate. He further explained that the driveway from Bogart to the compound
area will be open with a gate to the parking lot, and an entrance from Ramona. The
driveway on Ramona will be separate from the Chinese restaurant driveway, and the Fire
Department does require two accesses be available to an enclosed area. The security
will include a card reader, and an option would be that the Ramona driveway be used
for exit only.
It was moved and seconded to approve 1) an additional appropriation in the amount
of $43,507 from the General Fund; and 2) award a construction contract in the
amount of $84,450 to Excel Paving Company and authorize staff to enter into an
agreement with Honeywell, Inc. to install the security system. In addition, authorize
the Director of Public Works to execute any necessary change orders in an amount
not to exceed five percent 5%) of the original contract amount. MIS/C:
MARTINEZ/LOZANO. There were no objections.
Director of Public Works Mousavi requested Council to terminate the contract with
Fierro Janitorial Services. The services of Fierro Janitorial have consistently failed to
perform satisfactorily to the specifications of the contract. A janitorial service checklist
was developed in order to assist Fierro Janitorial. The checklist were done every Friday
by staff and the checklist revealed that several items were repeatedly left unattended.
Staff met with Mr. Fierro on several occasions to discuss the unsatisfactory performance.
Staff is proposing to award the contract to the second lowest responsible bidder, Bell
Building and Maintenance Company. The total annual contract with Bell will be $79,380
which represents an increase of 12% over the current contract. It was recommended
that Council terminate the contract with Fierro Janitorial Services. It was further
recommended that Council award the contract for janitorial services to Bell Building and
Maintenance Company in the amount of $79,380.
Councilmember Muse expressed her regret to terminate a contract with a local business,
but supported the action due to the deficiencies.
It was moved and seconded to terminate the contract, effective October 21,1995, with
Fierro Janitorial Services, and to approve the award of contract for janitorial
services to Bell Building and Maintenance Company in the amount of $79,380.
MIS/C: MARTINEZ/MUSE. There were no objections.
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COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor pro tern Martinez requested City Clerk Gair to research the regulations that would
allow the City to have authority to inspect the mobile home parks trailers) rather than
using the State.
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It was moved and seconded to adjourn the regular meeting of the City Council at
8:20 p.m. MIS/C: MARTINEZ/MUSE. There were no objections
LINDA L. GAIR, CITY CLERK
BETTY BRANEK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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