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Home My WebLink About1996 04 17 CC MIN1996 04 17 CC MINòw @˜|¤CC MIN APR 17 1996à›[H½8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1996 The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in regular session in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: LOWES, LOZANO, MARTINEZ, MUSE, AND MAYOR VARGAS ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Bower, Dir. of Administrative Services Yeats, Acting Chief of Police Cisnersos, Dir. of Public Works Mousavi, Dir. of Rec/Community Services Nunez, City Treasurer Montenegro, Deputy City Clerk Branek, and City Clerk Gair 00- Acting Economic Development Services Manager told of the number of gallons of used oil that had been turned in at the various collection centers and presented Plaques and Certificates to the Used Oil Collection Centers to the following: Gahassan Jeff" Lashin Abu-Lashin Mobil Charles Adams L A County Yard George Phelps George Phelps Mobil Eduardo Bundang Smog Pros Mayor Vargas introduced the Sierra Vista High School Varsity Soccer Team Montview 1996 League Champions and told of their success. Mayor Vargas and Council presented Certificates to the following: Carlos Ochoa Juan Hernandez Nicholas Munoz Rigoberto Landeros Carlos Escobosa Rafael Varela Daniel Cabos Renato Torrico Mariano Ayala Pablo Suarez Fausto Ortega Daniel Carmorlinga Bruce Contreras Jose Aguilers Gilberto Cid Jose Campos Hector Alvarado AIfredo Jaime Filberto Gutierrez Brice Nixon Pablo Guiterrez Carlos Carranza Hector Rios Henry Bernal Ciro Chavarria Rogeho Puebla Jose Negrete Varsity Coach Jose Garcila Assistant Coach Jose Perez Assistant Coach Gerardo Trujillo Assistant Coach BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 APR-U02 17-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3492-U03 DO3496-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 04-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3496-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 04 17 CC MINòw @˜|¤CC MIN APR 17 1996à›[H½8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 2 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APRIL 17,1996 Mayor Vargas and Council presented Special Plaques to Jose Negrete, Varsity Coach and Carlos Ochoa MVP All C.l.F. SGV Tribune Player of the Year. Marina Montenegro, 4519 Park, read a letter of tribute in honor of the 20th Year Anniversary of City Treasurer Montenegro and told of her accomplishments. Mayor Vargas presented City Treasurer Montenegro with a City Plaque for 20 Years of Service to the City of Baldwin Park. 00- ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communication open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward. Mary Weiss, 4917 Azusa Canyon Rd., stated that she had not received relocation funds, and that her present rental had been burglarized. There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications closed. 00- CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar consisted of the following: 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for April 17,1996 2. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.96-23 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 3. Receive and File Treasurer's Report March 31,1996 4. Approval of Summer Lunch USDA Program Application 5. Approval of Purchase for Parking Lot Camera Asset Forfeiture Funds 6. Approve Award of Contract SBA Tree Planting Project Ranco Corp. 7. Approve Award of Contract Design of Street Improvements Relating to Triangle Project David Evans and Associates Gas Tax Funding BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 APR-U02 17-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3492-U03 DO3496-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 04-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3496-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 04 17 CC MINòw @˜|¤CC MIN APR 17 1996à›[H½8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 3 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APRIL 17,1996 8. Approve Award of Contract Soils Investigation Merced Avenue Bridge Widening Dames & Moore Engineers 9. Approve Appropriation of Funds CIP 284 Traffic Signal Baldwin Park Boulevard & Merced AmWest Surety Insurance Company Gas Tax Funds 10. Approve Award of Contract Design of Bicycle Routes Associated Traffic Consultants 11. Approve Agreement Use of City Jail City of Irwindale 12. Approve Repayment of EDA Revolving Loan Fund 13. Approve Partial Repayment of Loan City/Redevelopment Agency 14. Approve Purchase of Radio System Motorola Communications It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent Calendar. M/S/C: LOWES/MUSE. Mayor pro tem Martinez abstained on Item No.3 due to a possible conflict of interest. 00- PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Vargas introduced the Public Hearing pertaining to Amending Municipal Code Sub-chapter 130.30, Noise Control, to include standards for acceptable noise levels and measurement and enforcement procedures related to violations of noise standards. Director of Public Works Mousavi stated that the amendments to the Code would assure the City's General Plan Noise Element policies are codified. The amendments would allow the city to enforce maximum noise standards, the decibels were outlined in the staff report. The amendments establish a procedure for the measurement of noise and the enforcement of noise violations. Staff recommended approval. Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak pertaining to the noise ordinance to come forward. There were none. Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved and seconded to introduce Ordinance No.1114, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTION BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 APR-U02 17-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3492-U03 DO3496-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 04-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3496-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 04 17 CC MINòw @˜|¤CC MIN APR 17 1996à›[H½8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 4 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APRIL 17,1996 130.30, NOISE CONTROL" OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK)," for first reading, to be read in title only, and all further reading be waived. M/S/C: LOWES/LOZANO. There were no objections. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Mayor pro tern Martinez nominated Councilmember Muse to serve as Mayor pro tern. It was moved and seconded to appoint Councilmember Ten Muse to serve as Mayor pro tern. M/S/C: MARTINEZ/LOWES. There were no objections. Mayor Vargas requested staff to change Mayor pro tern Muse to the required positions on the liaison committees. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 96-22, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.95-3 DESIGNATING THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES TO CERTAIN MUNICIPAL COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS." M/S/C: MARTINEZ( LOWES. There were no objections. Director of Recreation/Community Services Nunez requested an appropriation of $15,500 for the purchase of a new public address system. Staff requested bids for audio equipment with specific specifications that outlined how the system would be used. JD Audio Visual was the vendor selected, they will provide training, and support for the system. Staff recommended approval. In response to Council, Director Nunez stated that the old system would be used as a backup system and it is in the shop to be repaired. A canopy would be covering the new unit when used out of doors. The new unit will be in a cabinet, with four speakers, the unit will be on wheels, and be able to be transported. It was moved and seconded to approve appropriation of funds from the General Fund and authorize staff to purchase a complete public address system from JD Audio Visual in Pasadena, and to have it ready for use on Cinco de Mayo. MIS/C: MARTINEZ/MUSE. There were no objections. on COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Lowes thanked Staff and Council for the horseshoe pit at Morgan BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 APR-U02 17-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3492-U03 DO3496-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 04-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3496-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 04 17 CC MINòw @˜|¤CC MIN APR 17 1996à›[H½8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 5 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APRIL 17, 1996 Park. The Fire Department has expressed interest in using the horseshoe pit when completed. She also invited those in the audience that enjoyed pitching to use the pit. Councilmember Lozano requested a letter of support be forwarded in response to Senator Solis pertaining to 5B1628 relating to Adult Businesses. Mayor Vargas requested staff place on the May 15th Agenda the minimum pay initiative that is to be on the November ballot. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council recessed at 8:00 p.m. The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at 8:11 p.m. Roll call remained the same. 00- CLOSED SESSION Mayor Vargas requested the PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS, Title: Executive Team Evaluation, Pursuant to Government Code 54957, be postponed and a Closed Session be set for Council only regarding the evaluations. Council agreed by unanimous consent. The City Council adjourned to a Closed Session to consider CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE, One Case, Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(b). 00- The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 8:30 p.m. There were no objections. LINDA L BETTY BRANEK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 APR-U02 17-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3492-U03 DO3496-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 04-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3496-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05