HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 10 02 CC MIN1996 10 02 CC MINòw @˜ | U CC MIN OCT 2 1996[Þ›[Hš 8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY
HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE,
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1996
The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park
met in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL GALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBER LOWES, LOZANO, MUSE
AND MAYOR VARGAS
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Bower,
Acting City Manager 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
ORAL COMMUNICATION
Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak
on any subject to come forward.
Bill Van Cleave, 13232 Emery, stated that he was willing to accept appointment to the
vacant Council seat, the vacant seat needs to be filled, and that he was willing to work
with all the Council. He referred to others that had been previously appointed.
Speaking in support of Bill Van Cleave for appointment to fill the vacant Council seat:
1) Rather than pay $35,000 for a new election; 2) He is active in the community; 3)
He has a business in the community; 4) He was the next highest in votes in April,
1994, he would be the next in line for the appointment; and 5) Several others have
been appointed to fill vacant Council seats in the past, were:
Don Metz, 4509 Walnut
Julia Castro, 13241 Emery
Raul Reyes, 3162 Athol
Johnny Gonzalez, 3819 Monterey
Jack Ochoa, 4675 Maine, stated that good things are happening in Baldwin Park, and
that he originally was opposed to moving to the City. He is a graduate of USC and he
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hopes that Council will appoint someone that will balance the Community, someone that
will bring the community together.
Graciella Aguileria, 4014 Stichman, stated that she works with the LIFE Team and she
thanked the Mayor and Council for their support. She asked Council to appoint someone
that could work with all the people.
Helen Noble, 4618 Elizabeth, stated that every evening volleyball games are conducted
on Olive Street, consisting of 30 to 50 men. They illegally park, blocking driveways,
children can not play outside, young girls are harassed, and that it is a party and
gambling every day.
She requested that the City help the residents of Elizabeth and Olive restore normality
to the neighborhood.
Johnny Gonzalez, 3819 Monterey requested that the entire City Council make the
appointment to fill the Council seat, not EVO and not just the Mayor.
Edwin Bohorquez, 13915 Merced, stated that he has lived in the City for 25 years, that
the Mayor and Council are doing a good job, graffiti has been eradicated, and the crime
rate is down. He requested that Council take their time making an appointment to the
vacant Council seat and to appoint the best qualified person.
Larry Walton, 3802 Big Dalton, stated that the community should not be divided, that
racism should be out. He stated that $1500 had been raised for the Torrez/Diaz Family
and that City Staff is doing a good job.
Fidel B. Vargas, 14219 Ohio, expressed his sorrow for the Torres/Diaz Family. He
further stated that the City should be united, the City needs to look forward to the next
century, and that this is America.
Sandi Lucas, 4442 Bresee, thanked Council for having the new trash containers
available in the Council Chambers for the public to view. She also stated that she did not
see anything on tonight's agenda pertaining to the appointment of the vacant Council
seat.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications closed.
Mayor Vargas stated that he has been Mayor for four years, that he has worked hard
with all the different Councilmembers and the accomplishments would not have been
possible if not for the other Councilmembers and Staff. Council has taken risks that have
caused division and many have not been popular. Change will always make people
uncomfortable. He further stated that he had invited some people to the Council meeting
and he has asked people to go into the community to talk with the people to see if there
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is any support for what Council is doing. Councilmembers have a responsibility to try to
gage what the community is feeling. It is the challenge of Council to take all peoples'
needs into consideration. He also stated that he would not forfeit his responsibility or his
commitment to the community, that everyone will not always agree. The last election he
got 69% of the vote, 31% of the people did not vote for him, 31% of the people did not
think he was doing a good enough job to get re-elected. Council makes decisions that
have the best interest of the community. He accepted the acknowledgement of the
people in the audience for what he has done, for staying committed to a vision of the
community to remain clean and safe. He also stated that the Council, staff and City
employees will be held accountable. He encouraged the people that have never attended
a Council meeting before to continue to come, because each person needs to be
involved The future is in the community's hands. Finally, there have been comments
made, and people can criticize his policies, visions or his commitment, but he does mind
people criticizing his family, his personal business, his friends and supporters. At the last
meeting a comment was made about one of the commissioners and comments have
been made in the past about other commissioners. He asked if Councilmembers felt that
a commissioner is not qualified to serve, or should not be serving as a commissioner, to
make a public comment now.
Councilmember Lowes stated that she questions the way commissioners are appointed.
She further stated that Council receives applications from people and often a
commissioner is appointed that has not submitted an application, and she does not know
their qualifications. She stated that she would like to see the system changed and that
the entire Council has an opportunity to put in names, an opportunity to interview the
applicants, and that Council has time to think about their decisions. She stated that she
has put in names for commissions in the past and they have not been considered. She
further stated if you Vargas) say that she voted unanimously, she seldom does that, but
sometimes she lust gives up because the Mayor choose the commissioners.
Mayor Vargas stated that the request is fair to change the process used for appointing
commissioners He did say that she was wrong about the appointments, that the
commissioners are appointed by Council. The entire Council votes on the
recommendations. A better job is needed to train the commissioners, and to let them
know how important their service is to the community, and they have done a great job.
Councilmember Lowes stated that she needs to get acquainted with some of the
commissioners, that she likes the ones that she knows. In the past, there have been
problems with getting quorums, and that was why she suggested paying the
commissioners $50 per meeting to entice them to attend their meetings.
Mayor Vargas urged everyone to keep focused on what the community unity is striving for and
that is to make this community a better place and for uniting this community.
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Councilmember Lozano expressed his concern about the City. Prior to 1992 the City
had a high crime rate, and no balanced budget. The Council did not have a vision for the
City. He stated that he was not willing to risk the City returning to prior 1992. The
Council prior to 1992 had no goals, no vision, no objectives where the City of Baldwin
Park should go. Since 1992 the City has been progressive, and there will always be
individuals that are resistant to change. He further stated that he was not willing to
jeopardize the future of Baldwin Park. Some individuals badger this Council, and this
Council has done more than any other Council prior to 1992. He stated that he walked
a precinct and visited 43 homes and most of the people in the City are good, sincere
people. The vast majority of the people he visited stated that the City has to move
forward. He vowed that the City will move forward over the objection of those individuals
that want the City to stay behind. He also stated that the strip malls are not the
responsibility of this Council, they were approved prior to 1992. Baldwin Park needs to
move forward together. This City has been stereotyped for too long and the City never
gets the recognition that is needed.
Councilmember Lowes stated that she resented the reference to previous Councils,
because she served on them. She stated that the City always had a balanced budget,
the Council did have a vision. She further stated that since she has served as a
Councilmember the Kaiser Hospital had its grand opening, planned and built the Metro
Rail Station, planned the park expansion, bought every house one by one in the area,
and that expansion took place. Under Mayor Vargas' regime the park expansion took
place, but the whole planning for the park was done before he was Mayor. The ongoing
street improvements were started, the sidewalk improvement program was started before
any members of this Council was elected. She also stated that she worked as a citizen
on the Community Center. She stated that she did not like being told that she has no
vision.
Mayor Vargas stated that this community will move forward and make progress
regardless of who sits on the Council. The City survived before any of this Council was
here, and it will survive after this Council is gone, the only difference is while this Council
is here, the vision, the commitment, goals and objectives of this Council is different than
those of previous City Councils. Council needs to recognize that this community is
changing, demographically and socio-economically. Everyone needs to have better
communication and realize that everyone is the same.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Vargas read the Proclamation declaring October 7th through October 11th as
Rideshare Week" and presented it to Assistant Planner Harbin.
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1996 10 02 CC MINòw @˜ | U CC MIN OCT 2 1996[Þ›[Hš 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGZ NO. 5
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Mayor Vargas read the Proclamation declaring October 6 12, 1996 as National
Domestic Violence Awareness Month" and presented it to Director of WINGS, Debbie
Dalton.
Mayor Vargas read the Proclamation declaring October 4-5,. 1996 as White Cane
Days" and presented it to Raul Reyes.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following:
1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for October 2, 1996
2. Approve Minutes:
Study Session: September 18, 1996
3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 96-77 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
4. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
ORDINANCE NO.1118 AMENDING CHAPTER 50.19 OF TITLE V OF
Second Reading) THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO FEES FOR REFUSE
COLLECTION AND CURBSIDE RECYCLING
SERVICES
5. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO.96-78 SUPPORT OF A HOMECARE PUBLIC
AUTHORITY TO PRESERVE AND
STRENGTHEN THE INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER
MODE OF IHSS SERVICE DELIVERY
6. Approve Plans and Authorize Solicitation of Bids Bike Route Ramona
Boulevard
7. Approve Award of Contract Auto Parts Supplies Ramona Auto Parts
8. Approve Award of Contract Design Services Central Park West David
Evans and Associates
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9. Approve Contract Computer Maintenance Solid Systems CAD
10. Approve Purchase Two Automobiles One Detective Unit Wondries
Chevrolet One Electric Vehicle Utilizing Air Quality Improvement Funds
Councilmember Lowes requested Item No.6 be removed for separate consideration.
It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar Items No.1-5 & 7-10.
M/S/C: MUSE/LOZANO. There were no objections.
Councilmember Lowes requested that the Bicycle Patrol be consulted regarding the bike
routes.
It was moved and seconded to approve Item No. 6 as presented. M/S/C:
LOWES/LOZANO. There were no objections.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS. COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES
Acting Captain Bennett requested authorization for the Police Department to apply for
law enforcement grant funds available through the Governor's Office of the State of
California for Citizens Option for Public Safety Grant Funds. Funds are to be
expended only on programs to supplement frontline law enforcement services needed
and cannot be used to supplant any existing funding for law enforcement services
provided by the City. Distribution of funds is based on the City's population of
73,502 at a rate of $2.30 per person. Baldwin Park's grant amount would be
$169,054.60. The requirements of the grant and the consensus of staff are listed in
the Staff report. Staff recommended approval.
It was moved and seconded to 1) Authorize the Police Department to request grant
funding through the State of California Citizen Option for Public Safety Program: 2)
Direct staff to create an accounting system and a Supplemental Law Enforcement
Services Fund to receive the grant monies to comply with reporting and structure
requirements: and 3) Set for public hearing, within 30 days, a review of the Police
Chief's recommendations of expenditures under this grant. M/S/C: LOWES/MUSE.
There were no objections.
Mayor Vargas removed himself from presiding over the next item and yielded to
Mayor pro tem Muse pertaining to the Agreement for a Needs Assessment identified
as Pleasant View area due to a possible conflict of interest.
Director of Recreation and Community Services Nunez requested Council approval of
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an Agreement with Arellano Associates to complete a Needs Assessment for the
Northeast area of town Identified as the Pleasant View area. RFP's were mailed to
seven consulting firms and only two consultants submitted proposals. The Baldwin Park
2000 committee reviewed the proposals and recommended approval of the proposal
submitted by Arellano Associates. Collected data would be analyzed by Arellano
Associates and a written document would be presented to Council, Social Service
organizations and the Healthy Cities Project staff. The completed survey by Arellano
Associates would cost $15,002 and funded by the Healthy Cities Project in the amount
of $5,000, and Waste Management in the amount of $10,000. Staff recommended
approval.
It was moved and seconded to approve the Agreement with Arellano Associates to
complete a Needs Assessment within the project area Identified as the Pleasant
View area. M/S/C: LOZANO/LOWES. Mayor Vargas abstained due to a possible
conflict of interest.
Mayor Vargas returned to preside over the Council meeting.
Director of Recreation and Community Services Nunez requested approval of the
prepared transportation plan submitted by Jim Andrew, Transportation Consultant for
changes to the current paratransit program and the implementation of a fixed
transportation route. The consultant has provided a final report outlining all
recommended changes as well as a map of the proposed fixed routes. Outlined in the
report are recommendations to decrease participation in the Westpark Transit Consortium.
The report provides specification for implementing a fixed route transit system and a taxi
cab voucher program. Staff recommended approval.
Consultant Jim Andrew presented slides of the fixed route and explained that the stops
would be designated at a later time.
In response to Council, Jim Andrew stated that the stops would be at major facilities;
fixed route shuttle for public, taxi cab service for the general public that need a quicker
response; taxi cabs are better than vans; the fixed routes will operate the same hours
as Dial-A-Ride with more limited hours on Saturday and Sunday: and the shuttle should
be by every 15 minutes.
It was moved and seconded to support the final transportation report and direct staff
to implement the recommended changes to the current paratransit report. M/S/C:
LOWES/LOZANO. There were no objections.
City Clerk Gair requested Council to designate representatives and alternates to fill the
positions vacated by the recent resignation of Councilmember Martinez. Councilmember
Martinez served on the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Association, Civil Defense Area
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D General Membership), Local Agency Formation Commission City Selection
Committee, and Mid-San Gabriel Valley Consortium. It was recommended Council select
members to fill the positions now vacated and adopt the resolution formalizing the
selection of new representatives.
Councilmember Lozano stated that he would be willing to serve on the Mid-San Gabriel
Valley Consortium.
Councilmember Lowes suggested leaving the other committees that Councilmember
Martinez served on open until after next Council meeting to see if someone is appointed
to fill the vacancy.
It was moved and seconded to nominate Counclimember Lozano to serve on the Mid-
San Gabriel Valley Consortium. M/S/C: VARGAS/LOWES. There were no objections.
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Councilmember Lowes requested her microphone be repaired.
Councilmember Lozano inquired if the City has a Home Liaison fund from City Hall for
the Torres/Diaz Families.
Mayor Vargas requested that a fund be established for the Torres/Diaz Families, a
memo circulated to Staff, and to the Chamber of Commerce to allow the employees to
get involved.
Councilmember Muse stated that Healthy Cities presented a project that would allow
clubs to earn funding by having their members get paid to do projects in the City and
the organization would receive some funding for the project. She requested staff put
together a project that would involve the community, using CDBG funds, to pay the
workers.
Councilmember Lowes requested a copy of the Healthy Cities Project in the Tuesday
Status Report.
Councilmember Muse requested the City get involved with the Forestry Service to
build an urban tree house at Walnut Creek Nature Park. Council agreed by
unanimous consent.
Mayor Vargas requested that work on parking in back of businesses on Ramona from
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Maine to Sterling Way. He also requested that staff work on changing the ordinance
pertaining to the banners at businesses.
City Clerk Gair announced that there would be antique cars from the Roaring 20's and
Model T's in the parade this year.
In response to City Manager Yeats, Mayor Vargas stated that the groundbreaking for
Sierra Center would be November 12th at 6:00 p.m.
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The regular meeting of the City Council recessed at 8:44 p.m.
The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at 8:46 p.m. Roll call remained
the same.
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CLOSED SESSION
The regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned to a Closed Session to
consider Public Employee Employment, Title: City Manager, Chief of Police and
Director of Community Development, pursuant to Government Code 54957.
Council gave direction to staff relating to the City Manager contract and the employee
search for the Director of Community Development and the Chief of Police. No action
was taken.
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The regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. There were no
objections.
LINDA L. GAIR, CIlTY CLERK
BETTY BRANEK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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