HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 07 17 CC MIN1996 07 17 CC MINòw @˜ | Ó CC MIN JUL 17 1996à›[Hì8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY
HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE,
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 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,
Deputy City Clerk Branek, and
City Clerk Gair
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The absence of City Treasurer Montenegro was excused.
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Mayor Vargas read the Proclamation declaring August 8,1996 as National Night Out"
and presented it to Sergeant Tom Steele.
Mayor Vargas read the Proclamation declaring the month of July as Parks and
Recreation Month" and presented it to Director of Recreation/Community Services
Nunez.
Chief Lanza introduced Gabriel Salazar as a future police officer and told of his
background and education.
Chief Lanza introduced Police Officer Michael Ford and told of his background and
education. City Clerk Gair administered the Oath of Office to Officer Ford.
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ORAL COMMUNICATION
Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to
speak on any subject to come forward.
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Carolyn Anderson, Public Affairs Manager, Waste Management, invited Council to a
25th Anniversary and the Division of Year, West Group Celebration beginning at 4:30
p.m. on July 18th. She presented each Councilmember with a cup and pin.
Marsha Mednick, President of the San Gabriel Valley Commerce and Cities
Consortium, stated that she was new to the area, that she looked forward to meeting
Council, and to learn more about the community. She looked forward to improving the
economic base in the San Gabriel Valley.
Alfonso B. Alvarez, 4837 Bleecker, thanked Council and the Code Enforcement Officers
for doing a good job and for the letter of commendation that he received.
Philip Avalos, 5001 Bleecker, stated that he has complained to the police department
and the City about a noisy neighbor for the last 2-3 months. He stated that the City told
him to file a complaint with the Police Department. The Officer on duty told him to call
the police officer out and file a complaint then. He further stated that he felt that he is
getting the run around from the City and the Police Department.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications closed.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following:
1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for July 17,1996
2. Approve Minutes:
Regular Meeting: June 19,1996
Study Session: June 19,1996
3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO.96-56 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
4. Receive and File Treasurer's Report
June 30, 1996
5. Deny Claim Against The City
Salvador Avina
6. Approve Purchase of City Vehicles Tires Using State Bid
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7. Approve Award of Design Services Storm Drains for Sierra Center
a. Approve Proposition A Funds Exchange West Hollywood
9. Approve Award of Design Services Three Traffic Signals for Sierra Center
Al Grover & Associates
10. Approve Lease Agreement 4137 N. Maine Avenue Dr. Edward
Hernandez
It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent Calendar. MIS/C:
LOWES/MARTINEZ. Councilmember Martinez abstained from Item No.3 due to a
possible conflict of interest.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES
Director of Recreation and Community Services Nunez requested approval to submit
a discretionary grant application for the City's 1992 Los Angeles County Proposition
A, Safe Neighborhood Parks, Gang Prevention, Tree Planting, Senior and Youth
Recreation, Beaches and Wildlife Protection. The Recreation and Community
Services will submit a competitive grant application prior to August 1st to the Los
Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for $500,000 for the
constructions of a 6,500 square foot At-Risk Youth and Family Service Center at
Barnes Park. The building will consist of a large open area subdivided into smaller,
more specialized spaces for a large recreation room, meeting room, office space,
classrooms, counseling rooms and restrooms. The facility will meet all American With
Disabilities Act requirements. It was recommended to adopt the resolution for the
grant application for the construction of an At-Risk Youth and Family Service Center at
Barnes Park.
It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No.96-57, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING THE
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT AT-RISK YOUTH RECREATION & SERVICE FACILITIES COMPETITIVE
GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE AT-RISK YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICE CENTER."
MIS/C: LOWES/MARTINEZ. There were no objections.
Councilmember Lowes was absent from the Council Meeting at 7:28 p.m.
Director of Public Works Mousavi requested approval of the applications to the Los
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Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for grant funds. Staff
identified two projects for consideration under this funding opportunity. One is a tree
planting project and the other, a combination of graffiti prevention/ADA modification of
public restrooms for the Civic Center facility. The tree planting project proposes to plant
450 trees on parkways at various residential streets in the City. For this project, grant
funds in the amount of $45,000 is requested. The second application, graffiti
prevention/ADA modification project proposes to modify the public restrooms in the first
floor of City Hall to comply with ADA requirements, and to utilize graffiti-resistant materials
for partitions, mirrors and other furniture. The requested amount of grant funds for this
project is $30,000. It was recommended to adopt the resolution approving the
applications to the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for grant
funds for the above projects and to authorize the Director of Public Works to conduct all
negotiations, to execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to,
applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so forth, for the
completion of the projects as described in the applications.
In response to Mayor pro tem Muse, Director Mousavi stated that a letter is given to each
resident that is suppose to receive a tree, that the letter explains the program and it
requests cooperation from the community with the watering and caring of the trees.
It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No.96-58, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL
PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT URBAN TREE PLANTING COMPETITIVE GRANT
PROGRAM FOR A TREE PLANTING PROJECT." MIS/C: MUSE/LOZANO. There were
no objections.
City Attorney Bower stated that for the record, Resolution No.96-59 had a typographical
error that was changed.
It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No.96-59, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL
PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT GRAFFITI PREVENTION COMPETITIVE GRANT
PROGRAM FOR GRAFFITI PREVENTION AND ADA MODIFICATIONS TO CIVIC
CENTER PUBLIC RESTROOMS." MIS/C: MUSE/LOZANO. There were no objections.
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COUNCIL/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
In response to Mayor Vargas, Chief Lanza stated that the letters pertaining to
supporting the reward fund that is to be used for the arrest and conviction of person or
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persons wanted in connection with the death of police officers are prepared and ready
to be sent to all the cities in the Los Angeles County. He also stated that the resolution
would be on the next agenda in support of the reward fund.
In response to Mayor pro tern Muse, City Clerk Gair stated that the only vacancies on
the Housing Commission have to be tenants, one a 62 year old or older, and the other
just a tenant. The Planning Commission has a standing vacancy of Robert Ochoa-
Schutz, and two commissioners that have to be reappointed or new appointments, and
all three Personnel Commissioners, their terms expired June 30th. There has been no
interest shown, the Notices were placed in the Tribune four times, that Council was given
all the current applications and hopefully, Council could encourage some people to apply
for the various commissions. The Notices will be in the NOW on August 2nd. The
applications will be taken up until time for the Council Meeting.
Mayor pro tern Muse stated that she would like a Study Session to discuss consolidating
the Housing Commission and the Recreation/Community Services Commission to work
on the restructuring of the CDBG process.
City Clerk Gair stated that only the Planning Commission receives payment for the
meetings and Council has previously stated that they would consider paying the other
commissioners for attending the meetings.
Mayor Vargas stated that he concurred that a Study Session should be set for the
restructuring of the CDBG process, and that a report should be in the Status Report
pertaining to the cost of implementation of paying the commissioners.
In response to Mayor pro tem Muse, Director Yeats stated that the City no longer owns
the property, Sierra Center Project, the parcel map is being transferred to the new
owners, that Monday new fencing should be up, and demolition should begin very soon.
Councilmember Lozano complimented the Police Department on the renovation of the
motor home.
City Clerk Gair reminded Council that their Economic Statements are due. She asked,
as a Citizen, Council consider writing a letter in support of Covina, which is trying to
stop the whistle jockeys on the Metro-Link and that Baldwin Park would get the same
consideration as Covina. Council concurred by unanimous consent and Mayor Vargas
directed Director Nunez to send a letter of support to Covina.
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It was moved and seconded to adjourn the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:40
p.m. to an adjourned regular meeting on July 18th at 1:00 p.m. in Room 307. MIS/C:
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MARTINEZ(M USE. There were no objections.
LINDA L. GAIR, CITY CLERK
BETTY BRANEK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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