HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 09 18 CC MIN1996 09 18 CC MINòw @˜ | L CC MIN SEP 18 1996à›[H‘8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL
14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER 18, 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,
Acting Chief of Police Kies,
Dir. of Public Works Mousavi,
Dir. of Rec/Community Services Nunez,
City Treasurer Montenegro,
Deputy City Clerk Branek, and
City Clerk Gair
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City Attorney Bower explained that after the posting of the agenda it became necessary
to consider a Closed Session to discuss Public Employee Appointment for Interim Police
Chief and the appointment of an Interim City Manager, pursuant to Government Code
54957.
It was moved and seconded to add to the agenda a Subsequent Need Item to the
Closed Session to discuss Public Employee Appointment for Interim Police Chief and the
evaluation of an Interim City Manager. M/S/C: LOWES/MUSE. There were no
objections.
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ORAL COMMUNICATION
Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communication open and invited those wishing to
speak on any subject to come forward.
Wilbert Hunt, Baldwin Park Library Manager, stated that he had assumed the position
of Library Manager January 1st. He told the hours that the library will be open, about
the various programs, and the numerous volunteers. The Library has applied for a
grant that will enable them to continue the programs this year.
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OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK SEPTEMBER 18, 1996
Aileen Pinhiero, 13009 Amar Rd., explained that the Historical Museum received a tax
bill for $3,502.12, that the museum building is owned by the Chamber of Commerce, and
the Chamber was given the land by the City. The City has provided the museum with
$10,000, but all the money that is taken in by the museum will only pay the utilities. She
requested help with the tax bill to keep the doors of the museum open.
PRISCILLA POPICK, stated that the Tribune does not print negative letters about the
Mayor and referred to a recent published letter.
Larry Walton, 3802 Big Dalton, thanked City Clerk Gair, her staff, Director Yeats and his
staff for all the work that is accomplished in the community. He referred to a publication
that he felt was political propaganda. He stated his approval for the appointment of
Captain Kies as Acting Chief of Police. He further stated that he does not see the
Mayor at various City events.
Marina Montenegro, 313 Park Shadows Court, applauded Lt. Lopez for stepping down
as Acting Chief of Police. She inquired about the qualifications, experience and the
expertise of the newly appointed Planning Commissioner Danny Galindo.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications closed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following:
1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for September 18, 1996
2. Approve Minutes:
Regular Meeting September 4,1996
Special Meeting September 3,1996
Study Session September 4, 1996
3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 96-75 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
4. Receive and File Treasurer's Report
August 31, 1996
5. Approve Award of Contract Construction of Prop C Street Improvements
Puente and Dalewood Sequel Contractors, Inc.
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OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK SEPTEMBER 18, 1996
6. Approve Plans and Authorization to Advertise Modify Ramona Boulevard-
Access to Presidents PI&a
7. Approve Award of Contract Installation of Entry Security System
Community Center, Senior Center and City Yard Honeywell, Inc.
8. Approve Award of Contract Janitorial Service Metro Maintenance
Company
Mayor pro tern Muse requested Item No.5 be removed due to a possible conflict of
interest.
It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar Items 1.4 & 6-8. M/S/C:
MARTINEZ(LOZANO. Councilmember Martinez abstained from Item No.3 due to a
possible conflict of interest.
It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar Item No.5. M/S/C:
MARTINEZ(LOZANO. Mayor pro tem Muse abstained due to a possible conflict of
interest.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Vargas Introduced the Public Hearing pertaining to the Consideration of an
Increase In service rates for refuse collection pursuant to an agreement between
the City and Waste Management of the San Gabriel Valley/Pomona Valleys, and
the extension of the Waste Management Agreement."
Development Services Manager Roessler stated that Council approved, in concept, an
automated waste collection system and an extension of the current contract to the
year 2006 on August 7th. The new services would include weekly automated waste
and recycling collection for all single family residents at a rate of $12.07 per month.
The rates shall be adjusted on July 1st of each year to account for extraordinary
changes in uncontrollable costs incurred since the last rate adjustment as explained in
the staff report. A reserve in excess of $135,000 has accumulated over the past two
years as a result of savings realized on renegotiated rates at the BKK Landfill. Waste
Management proposes to utilize this reserve to offset the proposed rate of $12.76 for
residential service by $.57, allowing the rate to remain at $12.19. Staff recommended
approval.
Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak
pertaining to an increase in service rates for refuse collection to come forward.
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or THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK SEPTEMBER 18,1996
Bill Van Cleave, 13232 Emery, stated that it is important to be able to put out as many
trash cans as a resident may have and any large item that needs to be disposed of.
Everyone is against a single bin. The home rates seem reasonable. The commercial
rates are too high, and the rule that everyone must have a trash container is a hardship
on some businesses and churches. Waste Management offered a free bin for cardboard
and then a few months later tried to bill Mr. Bill's for recycling. He further stated that
now, they take the cardboard to Allan Paper Company and make money for his
business.
Lee Lucas, 4442 Bresee, stated that he was also on the original committee for recycling.
He further stated that he felt that Waste Management has given him excellent service for
many years. He complimented Development Services Manager Roessler on the report
and for dealing with Waste Management.
Sandi Lucas, 4442 Bresee, stated that it would have been nice to have a sample trash
can on display for the public. She further stated that there is a need to look at
greenwaste, and that the residents could be forced to recycle.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing closed.
In response to Council, Development Services Manager Roessler explained that at the
August 7th meeting, before being informed by City Attorney Bower that the agreement
could not be approved, it was agreed in concept to use Option B 1, which incorporated
a basic extension of 6 years to the agreement, which would include weekly waste pickup
and recycling. That would take the current rate of $12.19 down to $12.07. This $12.07
does not include any increase for the closure of BKK and the extra transportation costs
for transportation to other sites. Waste Management presented a rate increase and a
schedule of fees that represented the 5% rate increase. The current rate was increased
by 5% to $12.76 With the reserves of the $135,000 spread over 20 months, and
expanded over the households, the rate was lowered to $12.19. As long as the 96
gallon container is filled up first you can put out as many other trash cans for unlimited
pick up, in addition to bulky items. There probably will not be an opportunity to build
reserves for the City again. The rate increases after the 20 months could be significant
and the CPI could also affect the rates. The businessman has the opportunity to recycle
to lower the bin rate. The new automated system will be in effect late January or early
February, the rates will take place in late October.
Councilmember Lowes stated, for the record, that in the Waste Management contract
the residents will get two bins, one for recycling and one for regular trash. Once those
bins are full, then the resident can fill any bins that they may have and it is unlimited trash
pick up.
Councilm ember Martinez requested the bins be on display at the Community Center, City
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OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK SEPTEMBER 18,1996
Hall, that Waste Management be an active participant of Celebrate Baldwin Park, and
have the bins at the park.
In response to Councilmember Lowes, Manager Roessler stated that articles will be in
the NOW about the change of waste pick up, and inserts will be placed in the billing in
English and Spanish. The educational articles will be on a continuing basis. The bins,
if damaged, will be replaced at no charge to the customer, if the damage is not done
deliberately.
City Attorney Bower clarified that the $12.19 rate would only be through June, 1997,
because Waste Management would be entitled to a rate increase based upon CPI on July
1, 1997. The subsidy from the $135,000 would apply to the new rate.
In response to City Attorney Bower, Manager Roessler stated that the $135,000 would
be incorporated in the Waste Management contract amendment.
It was moved and seconded to Introduce ORDINANCE NO.1118, AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING CHAPTER 50.19
OF TITLE V OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FEES FOR
REFUSE COLLECTION AND CURBSIDE RECYCLING SERVICES," for first reading,
that it be read in title only and all further readings be waived; and approval of Amendment
No.3 to the Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and Waste Management of San
Gabriel/Pomona Valley. M/S/C: LOWES/MARTINEZ. There were no objections.
Mayor Vargas Introduced the Public Hearing pertaining to the Public Hearing and
approval of Grantee Performance Report GPR) 21st Year Community Development
Block Grant CDBG) Program.
Director of Administrative Services Yeats stated that the City receives an annual grant
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD) to carry out
activities benefiting the low and moderate income persons and eliminate blighted
conditions in the City. The public hearing is the last step required prior to submitting the
GPR to HUD. The Notice of Public Hearing/Availability of the GPR for public review was
published in English and Spanish and posted in numerous City facilities. Staff has not
received any public comments regarding the GPR. The GPR was reviewed and
approved by the CDBG Advisory Committee with two recommendations: 1) Take
necessary steps to reinstate the CDBG Commercial Loan Program; and 2) Take
necessary steps to insure the completion of four carry-over projects. It was
recommended that following the Public Hearing, 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 and invited those wishing to speak
pertaining to the GPR to come forward.
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OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK SEPTEMBER 18, 1996
Lee Lucas, 4442 Bresee, asked if a final report would be available in the City Clerk's
Office.
Larry Walton, 3802 Big Dalton, asked who made the decisions on the priority of the
distribution of the funds and if there was a list available. He asked that the standard or
list of priorities of how the funds are allocated and to whom the funds are allocated be
available to the public prior to the meetings.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing closed.
It was moved and seconded to approve the GPR and incorporate any and all of the
public comments into the final adopted GPR. M/S/C: LOWES/MARTINEZ. There
were no objections.
Mayor Vargas introduced the Public Hearing pertaining to an increase in towing and
storage fees.
Captain Kies stated that the state-wide fees charged by the Official Police Garage
Companies increased with the approval of the California Highway Patrol CHP). The CHP
is the regulatory agency over tow and storage fees and local police agencies and tow
companies base the related rates on CHP's recommendations. The requested rate
increase was listed in the staff report. Staff recommended approval.
Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak
pertaining to the increase in towing and storage fees to come forward. There were
none.
Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing closed.
In response to Councilmember Lowes, Captain Kies stated when the Police Department
calls the fees are the same and that he did not know what fees would be charged to a
civilian. The City has agreements with 5 different services and the companies are used
on rotation.
Mrs. Mayorga, Royal Coaches, stated that if a tow company has a CHP contract the rate
is the same for the public as it is for the City.
Councilmember Lowes asked for a report on how the tow companies have provided
service and how often each company is used.
It was moved and seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO.96-76, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO.96-53 SETTING FEES AND CHARGES FOR ISSUANCE, PROCESSING AND
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1996 09 18 CC MINòw @˜ | L CC MIN SEP 18 1996à›[H‘8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 7
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK SEPTEMBER 18, 1996
FILING OF VARIOUS SERVICES AND PERMITS IN THE CITY," Towing and Storage
Fees) M/S/C: MUSE(LOWES. There were no objections.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS. COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES
Management Assistant Martinson requested approval to appropriate general fund
monies for membership In WeTip. WeTip provided the City with 24 hour service,
365 days a year for 24 years. The service previously has been provided at no cost to
the City. WeTip gives the citizen a centralized depot to report illegal activities
anonymously. If a conviction is obtained, the witnesses providing information to
WeTip are eligible for cash rewards. Due to economics, WeTip can no longer afford
to continue providing service to cities that do not support them financially. The Police
Department feels this is a valuable service. Shared support costs for the service are
determined based on population. Staff recommended approval of an additional budget
appropriation of $3,529 of General Fund monies for membership in WeTip.
In response to Councilmember Lowes, Captain Kies stated that Asset Forfeiture Funds
would qualify for the appropriation of funding for WeTip. Manager Martinson stated
that the fund contained approximately $13,000. The past year the City received 60
tips from WeTip.
Councilmember Lowes suggested using the Asset Forfeiture Funds for the
appropriation of funding to WeTip.
In response to Councilmember Martinez, Director Yeats stated that Council could state
to use the Asset Forfeiture Funds as large a sum as available for funding WeTip and
the rest be used from General Funds.
It was moved and seconded to approve a budget appropriation of $3,529 using
Asset Forfeiture Funds as large a sum as available for funding We Tip and the
rest to be used from General Funds. M/S/C: LOWES/MARTINEZ. There were no
objections.
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COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Martinez requested that an item be placed on the next Council
agenda for the appointment of his position on the Mid-&San Gabriel Valley Consortium.
He announced that he would not seek re-election in March, 1997 due to wanting to
spend time with his family and the reassignment of his job.
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OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK SEPTEMBER 18, 1996
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The regular meeting of the City Council recessed at 8:16 p.m.
The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at 8:20 p.m. Roll call remained
the same.
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CLOSED SESSION
The City Council adjourned to a Closed Session to consider Public Employee
Employment, Title: Director of Economic Development, Recruitment Process,
pursuant to Government Code 54957; and Public Employee Appointment for Interim
Police Chief and the appointment of an Interim City Manager, pursuant to Government
Code 54957.
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The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 10:43 p.m. There were no
object ions.
LINDA L. GAIR, CITY CLERK
BETTY BRANEK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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