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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 07 03 CC MIN1996 07 03 CC MINòw @˜|Æ CC MIN JUL 3 1996[Þ›[Hß 8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 3,1996 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 LOWES, LOZANO, MARTINEZ, MUSE, AND MAYOR VARGAS ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Bower, Dir. of Administrative Services Yeats, Chief of Police Lanza, Dir. of Public Works Mousavi, Dir. of Rec/Community Services Nunez, City Treasurer Montenegro, and Acting City Clerk Branek 00- The absence of City Clerk Gair was excused. 00- Chief of Police Lanza introduced New Employee, Police Records Specialists, Consuelo Madrigal and told of her background and education. Chief of Police Lanza introduced Explorer Scouts and their instructors Sergeant Carlos and Officer Manfredi. Sergeant Carlos told of the accomplishments of Explorer Scouts and their awards. Claudia Aispuro Juan Durazo Maribel Ramos Adith Samano Rachel Arroyo Cecelia Esquivel Charlene Randolph Ariana Segarra Rudy Campos Humberto Luna Sabrina Rojas Alfred Torres 00- ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUL-U02 3-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3500-U03 DO3501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 07-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 07 03 CC MINòw @˜|Æ CC MIN JUL 3 1996[Þ›[Hß 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 2 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JULY 3, 1996 Philip Au, Representative of Congressman Matthew Martinez, 320 S. Garfield Avenue, Suite 214, Alhambra, invited everyone to attend the citizenship workshop on July 6th from 8:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. at the Community Center. Alfonso B. Alvarez, 4837 Bleecker, stated that the Code Enforcement Officers are doing a good job, but they need to be more lenient with time to comply with their requests. Maria Pinedo, requested reports from the Police Department pertaining to a domestic disturbance. 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 July 3,1996 2. Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting: June 5,1996 Study Session: June 5,1996 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.96-47 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Deny Claim Against the City Twyla Miller 5. Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise and Solicit Bids Modifications of Traffic Signal Puente/Pacific 6. Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise and Solicit Bids Construction Maine Avenue, Bleecker Avenue, Downing Avenue and Olive Street Storm Drain 7. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.96-48 APPROVE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 96-4 A CLASSIFICATION PLAN BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUL-U02 3-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3500-U03 DO3501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 07-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 07 03 CC MINòw @˜|Æ CC MIN JUL 3 1996[Þ›[Hß 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 3 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JULY 3, 1996 8. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.96-49 APPROVE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 96-5 A BASIC SALARY PLAN 9. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.96-50 APPROVE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM SERVICE CREDIT PURCHASE 10. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-51 APPROVE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 94-102 ESTABLISHING CERTAIN RULES AND REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 3500 ET SEQ, OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO EMPLOYER- EMPLOYEE RELATIONS 11. Approve Award of Contracts Various Contracts Related to Facilities and Fleet 12. a) Approve Purchase of Police Vehicles Wondries Chevrolet b) Approve Conversion of Police Vehicles Pursuit Specialties 13. Approve Annual Statement of Investment Policy 14. Approve Award of Contract Janitorial Supplies National Supply Company 15. Approve Purchase of Skid-Steer Loader and Attachments 16. Approve Agreement Baldwin Park NOW" Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent Calendar. MIS/C: MUSE/LOZANO. Councilmember Martinez abstained from Item No.3 due to a possible conflict of interest. 00- PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Vargas introduced the Public Hearing pertaining to the Amendments to the Circulation Element of the General Plan Case Number AGP-97.1' BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUL-U02 3-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3500-U03 DO3501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 07-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 07 03 CC MINòw @˜|Æ CC MIN JUL 3 1996[Þ›[Hß 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 4 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JULY 3,1996 Director of Public Works Mousavi requested an amendment to the Circulation Element of the General Plan to include a Bikeway Plan to delete portions of Maine Avenue and Garvey Avenue between Baldwin Park Boulevard and Franc isquito Avenue. The City has received a grant to implement the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA) Bikeway Master Plan. The total lane mileage is 23.75 miles of which 12.27 are part of the San Gabriel Valley Bikeway Master Plan. Providing improved bicycle access, the proposed bike routes will also help the City stay in compliance with the Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program. Staff recommended approval Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak on the amendment to the Circulation Element to come forward. There were none. There being no speakers, Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing Closed. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No.96-52, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN ADDING A BIKEWAY PLAN AND DELETING PORTIONS OF MAINE AVENUE AND GARVEY AVENUE APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NO: AGP-97).'1 MIS/C: MUSE/LOZANO. There were no objections. Mayor Vargas introduced the Public Hearing pertaining to the adoption of a resolution for fees regarding the retrieval of shopping carts." Director of Public Works Mousavi stated that the shopping cart retrieval would require one part-time employee assisted by two Workfare Program participants and one truck. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., these individuals would remove shopping carts from the public right-of-way. Carts would be delivered to the City Maintenance Yard for temporary storage, if any identification is on them, those carts shall be counted and the owner or store manager will be contacted to retrieve them at a cost of $3.00 per cart. Staff will wash all retrieved carts and those carts without identification will be sold as scrap metal. It was recommended that Council adopt the resolution establishing the retrieval fee of $3.00 per cart and amending Resolution 96-18 setting fees and charges. Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak pertaining to the shopping cart retrieval to come forward. There were none. There being no speakers, Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing closed. In response to Councilmember Martinez, Director Mousavi stated that each cart has a value of approximately $120.00 and if the carts are not picked up in 10 days by the owners, the carts will be sold for scrap metal. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUL-U02 3-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3500-U03 DO3501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 07-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 07 03 CC MINòw @˜|Æ CC MIN JUL 3 1996[Þ›[Hß 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 5 OZ THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JULY 3, 1996 Councilmember Martinez stated that he is concerned about the consumer, because the cost of each cart will be passed on to the consumer. The reason for the cart problem is the lack of transportation. In response to Councilmember Martinez, Director Yeats stated that letters have been sent to each store with no response. The policy is 10 days for pick up of the carts, but there would be flexibility, and the stores will realize a savings as they are paying the cart retrieval companies up to $5.00 for retrieval of each cart. He stated that he envisioned that the carts would be picked up, delivered back to the stores, the store manager given a receipt, and billed at the end of the month for the carts delivered back to the stores. There will be a Certain amount of Carts that will not be identified, the store owners will called to identify their carts and they will be charged the $3.00 fee for retrieval. Councilmember Martinez stated that if the City has that type of set up he would support it. He also stated that he realized that the City has been after the cart retrieval companies for business licenses. He suggested a fee be established to sell the unidentifiable carts to smaller companies. Director Yeats stated that the City Attorney would need to advise the City on how long the carts would need to be held and then they could be sold in the Police Auction. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No.96-53, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION 96- 18 SETTING FEES AND CHARGES FOR ISSUANCE, PROCESSING AND FILING OF VARIOUS SERVICES AND PERMITS IN THE CITY SHOPPING CART RETRIEVAL)." MIS/C: MUSE/LOZANO. There were no objections. Mayor Vargas announced that Public Hearing No. 3 and Reports of Officers, Commissions and Committees, No. ll.A.1. pertaining to the Proposed Vacation of a Portion of Street Right-of-Way on Maine Avenue From Francisquito Avenue to Garvey Avenue and From Garvey Avenue Cul-de-sac to Cul-de-sac V-i 96 and to the approval of Final Parcel Map No.1283 Sierra Center have been removed from the agenda to be considered on Tuesday, July 9th. at 6:00 p.m. He invited those wishing to speak pertaining to the Public Hearing to come forward. There were none. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES Director of Public Works Mousavi recommended approval of the resolution which supports the tentative permit on the condition that it be returned to regional board staff to correct several provisions that are detrimental to the City's fiscal and legal interest. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NPDES) is a permitting system BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUL-U02 3-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3500-U03 DO3501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 07-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 07 03 CC MINòw @˜|Æ CC MIN JUL 3 1996[Þ›[Hß 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 6 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JULY 3,1996 which compels municipalities to perform a regulatory role for the purpose of protecting marine environments. NPDES was amended in 1987 to include storm water and non- storm water runoff pollution. The City has been operating under a municipal NPDES permit since 1990. The proposed new permit, which is to be considered and ultimately adopted by the Regional Board of the State Water Resources Central Board, will be more difficult to comply with. It contains several provisions that are harmful to the City's fiscal and legal interests. If adopted, the tentative permit would create several problems for the City as outlined in the staff report. The Regional Board will meet on July 15th and he stated that he will attend the meeting. It was recommended that Council adopt the resolution supporting the tentative permit on the condition that it be resumed to the Regional Board staff to correct several provisions that are detrimental to the City's fiscal and legal interest. In response to Councilmember Lowes, Director Mousavi stated the adoption of the resolution recognizes that the permit is good in concept, for the benefit of the environment, but there are provisions in the permit that are costly to the City and may legally pose some problems for the City. The City is recommending that the Board return the resolution back to the staff to work out the details with the City and then take it back to the State Board for approval. The also stated that Council would still reject the resolution the way it is, the City is saying conceptually it is good, however the way they want to do it is not the right way. If the City has a problem with the permit, the City can appeal to the State Board. City Attorney Bower stated that the City does not have an alternative, except to attempt to get their own permit. The City will get their permit from the County and clearly there are a lot of problems with what is proposed. This is pointing out all the problem areas that the City has with it. If the City just rejects this, they will not understand exactly why it is that we are opposing it. This resolution is saying that we are opposing this and here are the reasons, but is phrased that we will support this if you change it and address these problem issues. Councilmember Lowes stated that by supporting this tentative permit with the condition we are saying we don't support it and other cities are doing this. In response to Councilmember Lozano, Director Mousavi stated that 85 cities will have their input at the July 15th meeting. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No.96-54, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK CONDITIONALLY SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD ORDER NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM NO. CAS611OO1, WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR MUNICIPAL STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF DISCHARGES WITHIN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES." MIS/C. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUL-U02 3-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3500-U03 DO3501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 07-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 07 03 CC MINòw @˜|Æ CC MIN JUL 3 1996[Þ›[Hß 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 7 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JULY 3, 1996 LOZANO/MARTINEZ. There were no objections. Chief of Police Lanza requested approval of the Police Department's recommendation to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. The City of Baldwin Park is eligible to apply to the Bureau of Justice BJA)for a direct award of $107,233. Funding is based on population and Part 1 crime rate, there is a 10% match of $11,914 of City funds needed. Funding may be used for seven purpose areas which address a wide variety of activities from increasing personnel and equipment resources for law enforcement to developing and supporting programs to enhance effective criminal justice processes. Input from the Executive Team determined that the grant would complete the necessary funding for the Mobile Digital Computers MDC) project. Staff recommended approval. In response to Councilmember Lozano, Chief Lanza stated that the Computer Aided Dispatch and the Records Management System are already funded. The function of the MDC is to relieve some of the work load of the dispatchers and to give officers direct access to a variety of network of computers to get information the officers may need. With the money that has already been budgeted and the $107,000 that should cover 30 applications in the patrol cars. In response to Councilmember Lowes, Director Yeats stated that the matching funds would have to come out of the General Fund and that is a one time expense. It was moved and seconded to authorize the Police Department's submittal of a Local Law Enforcement Grant to the U.S. Department of Justice. MIS/C: LOZANO/MARTINEZ. There were no objections. Director of Recreation and Community Services Nunez requested approval to develop a Latch-Key Afterschool Child Care Program on nine elementary school sites operated by the Department of Recreation and Community Services. Staff has developed a preliminary working budget for estimated revenues and expenditures for a latch key program. Registration fees would be maintained at a weekly rate of $17 $35 per week dependent on the number of hours the child would be enrolled weekly at each site. Discounts for siblings are also available and taken into consideration into the weekly rates. Parents would be eligible for child care subsidy through the Community Development Block Grant Program CDBG), Child Care Subsidy Program. Expenses for the program include a full-time Recreation Supervisor with Child Development experience, part- time personnel, arts & craft supplies, sports equipment, miscellaneous office equipment, and daily snacks for all participants. Fees generated from this program would offset expenditures. Sites would be staffed by recreation personnel at the end of school day to 6:00 p.m. Sites would close on all legal school holidays and remain open all day on student free days. Staff recommended staff proceed with the program. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUL-U02 3-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3500-U03 DO3501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 07-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 07 03 CC MINòw @˜|Æ CC MIN JUL 3 1996[Þ›[Hß 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 8 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JULY 3, 1996 In response to Councilmember Martinez, Director Nunez stated that there is no language that would prevent someone from taking their siblings to a school site rather than the Boys and Girls Club. The Latch-Key Program is to be offered specifically to children at each of those school sites. Councilmember Martinez stated that he wanted it to be a stipulation in the program, that at the site that they are at, their child has to be enrolled at that school. Director Nunez stated that the school sites include Santa Fe, Geddes, Vineland, Foster and Central. The City's prices are low and with the scholarship it makes it a very low price. Councilmember Martinez stated that he did not want to create a problem for the district with families taking their children out of one school, placing them in another school to take advantage of the fees for child care. Director Nunez stated that the four other school sites have not responded yet. In response to Mayor Vargas, Director Nunez stated that with a scholarship the parents would be paying as low as $12.00 a week for a child that only requires service after school or $28.00 for a child that would be dropped oft at 6:00 and would go to school in the afternoon. In response to Mayor pro tern Muse, Director Nunez stated that if a parent wanted to change schools to take advantage of the Latch-Key Program, they would have to enroll their child next year. Mayor pro tern Muse stated that the school district has a sliding scale, if someone qualifies the fees are significantly reduced, and they have a high number that is on subsidy. In response to Councilmember Lowes, Director Nunez stated that the school district is currently providing the service at three elementary school sites in addition to the Children's Center. The City has requested to provide the service at nine school sites. In response to Councilmember Lozano, Director Nunez stated that a family of three could make $24,000 income to qualify. In response to Councilmember Martinez, City Attorney Bower stated that the recommendation says to proceed with the program which would include the fees that are attached to the staff report, then initiate the recruitment. It was moved and seconded to approve the Afterschool Latch Key Program and initiate a recruitment for a full-time Recreation Supervisor to oversee the program. MIS/C: MARTINEZ/MUSE. There were no objections. 00- COUNCIL/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Martinez requested 1) a report that defines the City's various parks BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUL-U02 3-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3500-U03 DO3501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 07-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 07 03 CC MINòw @˜|Æ CC MIN JUL 3 1996[Þ›[Hß 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 9 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JULY 3,1996 hours; 2) the hours be posted at the various parks; and 3) that facilities be available until the time of closure. In response to Councilmember Martinez, Director Yeats clarified that the parks are to be open seven days a week with the extended hours. Councilmember Lozano acknowledged the retirement dinner for Police Captain John Cisneros. He complimented Acting Captain Bennett on his history in this region. Mayor Vargas invited everyone to attend the fireworks show on July 4th beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Sierra Vista High School. He stated that his mother did not receive notice pertaining to the tree planting on Ohio until the men were there to plant the tree. He requested that people be given ample notice prior to the tree planting. He requested that staff maintain the beautification in the community. 00- It was moved and seconded to adjourn the regular meeting of the City Council at 8:21 p.m. to an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council on July 9th at 6:00 p.m. MIS/C: LOWES/LOZANO. There were no objections BETTY BRANEK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUL-U02 3-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3500-U03 DO3501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 07-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05