HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 10 16 CC MIN1996 10 16 CC MINòw @˜ | Þ CC MIN OCT 16 1996â›[H÷8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL
14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 16, 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,
MUSE, AND MAYOR VARGAS
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Bower,
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
Acting Chief of Police Kies introduced Police Officer Luis Villalobos and told of his
background and experience. City Clerk Gair administered the Oath of Office to Police
Officer Luis Villalobos.
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City Attorney Bower stated that after the posting of the Agenda a request for Council
consideration to oppose Proposition No.209, support Proposition No.210, and oppose
Proposition No.218 was requested.
It was moved and seconded to add to the Agenda, under Reports of Officers,
Commissions and Committees, a Subsequent Need Item to consider Propositions
No.209, 210 and 218. MIS/C: VARGASIMUSE. There were no objections.
ORAL COMMUNICATION
Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to
speak on any subject to come forward.
Al Reale, 14675 Channing, thanked Council for attending the Senior Citizens dance,
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and Ralph Nunez for running the Senior Center. He invited everyone to visit the Senior
Citizen Center.
Susan Van Cleave, 13232 Emery
Darlene 3542 Stichman
Mary Heist, 4917 Azusa Canyon Rd.
Julie Castro, 13240 Emery
Larry Walton, 3802 Big Dalton
Roy Test, 15115 Kenoak
Pete Perry, 2516 Larkwood Dr., Fullerton
Sarah Van Cleave, 13232 Emery
Spoke in support of Bill Van Cleave for appointment to fill the vacant Council Seat for the
following reasons: 1) Others have been appointed to office; 2) He is active in the
community and has historical knowledge of the City; 3) He received the next highest
vote 4th) at the last election, and he would be the next in line for the appointment; 4)
He could work with everyone on the Council, and that not everyone agrees all the time
on various issues; 5) He has a real sense for business; 6) That Mr. Bill is surrounded
by different races and he is willing to help everyone; 7) If only four Councilmembers are
needed then why have five seats; 8) It is an injustice not to appoint Mr. Bill to the
Council seat; 9) He is proud of the City; 10) He attends Council meetings and under
Oral Communication offers his opinion that adds insight on various subjects; and 11)
He would be an excellent choice and a dedicated Councilmember.
Susan Van Cleave, 13232 Emery, stated that the San Gabriel Valley Tribune had printed
in error that Bill Van Cleave lead a recall on the Mayor.
Margarita Mota, 3343 Maine Avenue, member of EVO, Darlene, 3542 Stichman,
translator for Margarita Mota, stated that she is a citizen, she is an active leader for
voting, and that she plans to vote in November and March. She wants the Council seat
to stay vacant rather than have a special election.
Ricardo Pacheco, 3436 La Vista, stated that he is a graduate of Cal State L.A. He
stated that this City Council has made a lot of positive changes in the City. He requested
that Council leave the seat vacant and let the voters decide in March who should fill the
seat.
Carolyn Anderson, Waste Management representative, 13900 Live Oak, stated that
they have already started advertising the automated system implementation. She further
stated that they would participate in the Celebrate Baldwin Park celebration.
Bill Van Cleave, 13232 Emery, asked to be appointed to the vacant Council seat. He
stated that all the Council will be members of St. John's Church, and that he is a Baptist.
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He told of his accomplishments and the accomplishments of the previous Council. He
spoke of his feeling on the appointments to previous Council seats. He also stated that
he would run for Council in March and that he can work with all the Council.
Graciela Aguilera, 4014 Stichman, requested that Council leave the seat vacant or
appoint someone that can work with everyone. The election in March is the best, the
people can decide who they want in office.
Frank Estrada, 4119 Stewart, stated that some of the people are talking about the race
card being played. That is what happened with the appointment of Mr. Lopez over Mr.
Kies. It was stated that a more ethically diverse person was needed on the Council. He
stated that this disturbs him. A democratic vote is needed, the person that gets the most
votes wins, no matter what color, or race. It only takes 5% of the registered voters to
win.
Marina Montenegro, 313 Park Shadow Court, stated that she agrees with Mr. Estrada
the race card is being played. She stated that previously she had asked for the
qualifications of Mr. Lopez, and later learned that he had none. She could see what race
he was. She stated that she had previously asked about the qualifications of Planning
Commissioner Danny Galindo. She referred to a vote by Commissioner Galindo on
Global Billiards that he did not understand the term grandfather clause" She then told
of the length of time her family has lived in this community and referred to the book, The
Heritage of Baldwin Park" that is available at the Historical Society. She told that her
mother has served as City Treasurer for 20 years, and prior to that she was attending
Council meetings. She also stated that it is not true that the white people hate the
Mexicans as some on the Council are saying. Also, it is the citizens First Amendment
right to badger elected officials.
Larry Walton, 3802 Big Dalton, asked for clarification if he had the right to speak his
mind at the Council meetings. He stated that he fought in Vietnam with several different
people of various races and that he has a lot of friends in the community of all races. He
asked where were all the people when the appointments were made for Councilmembers
Muse and Lozano, like they are here tonight.
Martha Hernandez, Darlene, 3542 Stichman, translator for Mrs. Hernandez, stated that
she is a long time resident of the City. She stated that she was not in support of anyone
just because they are Latino or white, it's the best person for the job. She will back the
best person for the appointment. She further stated that she was speaking in Spanish,
because she does not speak English very well. She is becoming a citizen soon and a
translator is needed for those that do not speak English well. She asked for the support
of Council, that the Latinos are a driving force in the City, and that the appointment needs
to be made with the heart not the head.
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Johnny Gonzales, 3819 Monterey, stated his disappointment with the Mayor and invited
him to sit down and discuss all the appointments that have been made on this Council,
and not to bring people from Whittier and Montebello to appoint.
Carolyn Lake, 13536 Francisquito #D, stated that she has lived in the City for 9 years.
She stated that soon she will be voting and that she will vote for all the Council. She
further stated that this Council has made a change in the City. She commented on the
previous conditions of the park, and now the park is a safe, clean place for families.
She disagreed with those that criticize the Mayor, and stated that she was touched that
the Mayor contacted her after she spoke at a previous Council meeting.
Roy Test, 15115 Kenoak, congratulated Captain Kies on his recent appointment as
Acting Chief of Police and that the Police Department is in good hands.
David Muse, 3575 Vineland stated that Council has a tough job as far what's needed to
be done. The speakers have demonstrated their opinions. People are talking about
unity, but they are really divided. The race card is being brought by the audience, not by
the Council. He also congratulated Captain Kies for his appointment as Acting Police
Chief. He commented on the good job being done by all the Directors of the various
departments. He further stated that whatever choice Council makes, he would support
it.
Anna Mora, 3141 Paddy Lane, stated that she was angered by the comment made
by the Mayor that if anyone asks a question, they do receive an answer. She was happy
to see all the people at the Council meeting, because it shows that the people do care
about the community. She sees a war beginning between Mexicans and Whites and the
race card has been started by the Council, not the people in the audience. She stated
that the Mayor has done a good job and has completed the projects that Councilmember
Lowes started.
Cerve Madrigal, 13850 Ramona Parkway, Darlene, 3542 Stichman, translator for Mrs.
Madrigal, thanked the Mayor and all the other Latinos in the City. The Latinos are a
growing number and will continue to grow in this country and city, and will be a viable
force. Most Latinos come to this country not to steal and take things from this country,
but to contribute to this country. Most of them are now becoming citizens, and they want
to be a positive force, not a negative force in this country.
Lucy Butae, 3883 Baldwin Park Blvd., clarified that EVO is attending the Council
meeting on behalf of EVO, and asking Council to consider leaving the Council seat
vacant. The people will have a choice to elect the person for the seat. She stated that
EVO is not playing the race card, they are prepared to work with each Councilmember.
EVO works with issues, not with candidates or parties. EVO will help with the growth of
the City in a positive way and that they do not want division.
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Sarah Van Cleave, 13232 Emery, congratulated the lady that got her citizenship. She
agreed that the Council meetings do need to be translated, not only in Spanish, but also
into every language, including sign language, and that would be impossible. That's why
since we are in America, we should speak English. She stated that she is trying to learn
Span!sh and she wants to be able to communicate with as many people as possible.
Ann Siegfried, 14425 Hallwood Dr., stated that she attends St. John's and told of her
involvement in the community. She has lived in the City for 47 years and when there is
a vacancy on the Council, it is filled immediately. She asked why all the discussion.
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 October 16, 1996
2. Approve Minutes:
Regular Meeting September 18, 1996
Study Session October 2, 1996
3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 96-80 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
4. Receive and File Treasurer's Report
September 30,1996
5. Approve Award of Contract CDBG Funded Sidewalk Project Various
Locations Keiter Construction Company
6. Approve Contract Housing Assistance Programs LanzAmerica Mortgage
Bankers
7. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO.96-81 APPROVE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
96-70 A CLASSIFICATION PLAN
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8. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO.96-82 APPROVE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
96-73 A BASIC SALARY PLAN
9. Approve City Managers Contract Carl Yeats
10. Approve Plans and Authorization to Solicit Bids Traffic Signals Sierra
Center
11. Approve Amendment to Agreement Olive Street Storm Avacon
Corporation
City Attorney Bower stated that Item No.9, the City Manager's Contract, needs to delete
Item 2D on first page, which is repetitive of 2C and reletter the remaining.
It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent Calendar. MIS/C:
LOZANOILOWES. There were no objections.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS. COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES
Director of Public Works Mousavi requested approval of the Street Light Master Plan
for the City of Baldwin Park. Council awarded a contract to private consultant to
prepare the Street Lighting Master Plan which contained information outlined in the
staff report. A comprehensive cost analysis revealed that the capital improvement
cost of the program is estimated at $1.7 million, and the annual energy and
maintenance costs will be $140,000 a year. Under the five-year plan, the City has to
commit to allocate approximately $360,000 a year for capital improvement while the
ten-year plan requires a commitment of $200,000 a year. The ten-year plan provides
rehabilitation and improvement in terms of funding resources. Lighting will be
improved by installing higher lumens under both plans. New poles and lights will be
installed at various locations, and will include replacement of old series circuits to
newer multiple circuits. It was recommended to be approved.
It was moved and seconded to adopt the Los Angeles County design standard for
future street lighting system for the City of Baldwin Park; adopt the ten-year
plan to complete all the improvements as indicated in the consultant's report.
However, should CDBG, Lighting and Landscaping, and/or grant funds become
available, the plan to complete the improvements will be accelerated; and
authorize the Director of Public Works to improve lighting of all streets by
revising the amount of lumens per street light. MIS/C: LOWESIMUSE. There
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were no objections.
City Clerk Gair requested the adoption of specific resolutions relative to the General
Municipal Election on March 4, 1997. Council must first adopt a resolution that calls
and gives notice of the election, states the offices to be voted upon, submits measures
to the voters, if Council directs measures, the ballot materials to be provided by the Clerk,
and the hours set for the polls to be open. The second resolution requests certain
services form the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The two final resolution are
necessary if Council chooses to place the two measures on the ballot relating to the
Office of the City Clerk and the Office of the City Treasurer becoming appointive. This
would allow Council or other bona fide groups or individuals to write arguments In Favor
or Against the measurers and for rebuttal arguments to also be written. The first
resolution would also direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the
measures. She further explained should Council desire to place the measures to make
both the City Clerk and the City Treasurer appointive and the measures are approved,
the City Clerk and the City Treasurer, who are elected at the March election, would not
receive the Oath of Office and would not be seated for their 1997-2001 term(s) of office.
The positions would immediately become appoint ive. If the measures should fail, nothing
changes and the positions would continue as elected positions.
It was recommended that Council: 1) determine if the measures to change the Office
of the City Clerk and the Office of the City Treasurer to appointive are to be included on
the March 4, 1997 ballot or to be included in 1999. following that decision adopt
Resolution No.96-84 that calls and give notice of election and supports Council's decision
concerning the measures; 2) adopt Resolution No.96-85 requesting specified County
services; and 3) If the measures are included, to change the elective positions to
appointive, in the first adoption of the first Resolution then Council will need to adopt
Resolution No. 96-86 and Resolution No.96-87, which 1) will allow written arguments,
and impartial analysis by the City Attorney, and 2) will allow rebuttal arguments. If the
measures are not included in the 1997 election these final two resolution are not
necessary.
Mayor pro tem Muse commented that the City Clerk's position has become a vital position
of the management team. The position has assumed a tremendous amount of
responsibilities. The Clerk currently holds both positions, elected and appointive, by
placing these items on the ballot, it would preserve the integrity and professionalism of
the position that is doing the vital work that is currently being done. She stated that she
would like to see Council select No.1.
It was moved and seconded to place the measures to change the office of the City
Clerk and the Office of the City Treasurer to appointive to be Included on the March
4,1997 ballot. MIS/C: MUSENARGAS. There were no objections.
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It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No.96-84, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND
GIVING N()TICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1997, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES AND FOR THE SUBMISSION OF TWO
PROPOSED MEASURES." MIS/C: MUSENARGAS. There were no objections.
It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No.96-85, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, TO RENDER
SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1997." MIS/C:
LOZANOILOWES. There were no objections.
It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No.96-88, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, SETTING
PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING CITY MEASURES AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS." MIS/C:
MUSEILOZANO. There were no objections.
It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No.96-87, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR
THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS." MIS/C: MUSE//LOZANO. There were no objections.
City Clerk Gair stated that Council had requested an item on the agenda relating to the
council vacancy created by the resignation of Councilman Raul Martinez who submitted
his resignation from the Council. The term of Former Councilmember Martinez expires
March 11, 1997. Council's options are to appoint someone to fill the unexpired term or
to leave the seat vacant and to allow the seat to be filled at the next regularly established
election date, March 4, 1997. There is no established policy on filling vacancies in the
City and an ordinance has not been enacted to cover this. She gave a brief history of
past Council vacancies as listed in the staff report. Any appointment made by Council
would be for the unexpired term to March 11, 1997. A person appointed to fill the
vacancy would receive the candidate designation of Appointed Incumbent," should they
seek office in March 4,1997 election. Staff made no recommendation regarding Council
consideration of the Council vacancy.
Councilmember Lowes moved to appoint Mr. Bill Van Cleave to fill the vacant seat
on the City Council.
The motion dies due to the lack of a second.
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Councilmember Lowes pointed out that this is very unfair because Councilmember Muse
was appointed to fill a vacancy of 4 months before the election. She stated that she
opposed that appointment. She was told by the Mayor and Councilmember Gallegos
that it was very important to have and to work with a full Council, many decisions were
always coming up and the people that elected the Councilmembers expected them to
make these decisions. When Councilmember Lozano was appointed, he was appointed
on the basis that there was too long of a time to go until an election and that he was the
next highest vote getter. That was fair, although she opposed the appointment. The
reason for opposing it was she felt, Councilmember Lozano would form a monopoly on
the Council. She stated there is no difference now with needing a full Council than at
the time Councilmember Muse was appointed. She stated the fair person to appoint is
Mr. Bill Van Cleave, and no one else.
Councilmember Lowes moved to appoint Mr. Bill Van Cleave to fill the vacant seat
on the City Council.
The motion dies due to the lack of a second.
Mayor pro tern Muse stated that many people have made comments about her
appointment to the City Council, because she was appointed 4 months prior to the
election. She realizes now that it was a mistake to accept the appointment. It gave the
unfair image that she would get elected on her own. The people did elect her to the
office that she had been appointed to and that is why she cannot support the
appointment of anyone to fill the vacant seat on the Council. The appointment of
Councilmember Lozano was different, there was two years left on the term and the
election held prior to Councilmember Lozano's appointment was less than a year, now
it has been 3 years since the election. There have been over 1,000 newly registered
voters that did not have an opportunity to vote in that election. The newly registered
people need to be allowed the opportunity to vote in the coming election and select the
person they feel is the most qualified.
Councilmember Lozano stated that his appointment to the Council as being a monopoly
is a prejudgment on the part of Councilmember Lowes. He stated that he looks after the
best interest for each and everyone in the City. The people need to band together,
because everyone cannot always agree. Each and everyone knows that the City needs
to move ahead and that is for the betterment of the future. He further stated that some
of the comments made earlier in the meeting were unprofessional. Councilmember
Lozano translated his comments in Spanish.
Councilmember Lowes stated that she took Spanish for 2 years, and that she does not
learn very fast. She understands how hard it is for those that are trying to speak and
they do not know English. She responded to Mayor pro tem Muse's comments on how
she felt being appointed that Mayor pro tern Muse was absolutely right and she should
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not have accepted that appointment. The Mayor stated at the time of Councilmember
Muse's appointment that he was elected to make decisions and he felt the people of
Baldwin Park deserved a full Council. She stated that she felt that Council should foIlow
through with that, and do the same thing now, and appoint Mr. Bill.
Mayor Vargas stated that it is very clear from the City Clerk's report that there has never
been protocol with regards to the appointment of vacancies. In 1980, Blair Holman who
was not a candidate was appointed to fill a seat, and there was two years remaining on
the term. Then in 1986 Mr. McNeill died and his position remained vacant. Then in 1990
there was two years of the term left and an appointment was made. In 1994 a vacancy
was created and again an appointment was made to Council. He did say that, at the
time, it was very important to have and to work with a full Council. At the same time,
Councilmember Lowes stated that she was opposed to any appointment. Everyone has
the right to change their mind.
He stated that he did not consider 2,600 votes he received a mandate, that he
considers it troubling. Since the last election there have been over 3,000 newly
registered voters in this community. Those circumstances have changed the dynamics
tremendously, in terms of people wanting to have a voice. He only received two phone
calls and one letter in support of the appointment of Mr. Bill to the vacant Council seat,
and that he has talked with countless people that want to leave the seat vacant.
He believes that the people have the right and that Council has a right to change their
minds. He further stated that he agrees with Mayor pro tern Muse, Councilmember
Lozano and the people that spoke tonight requesting to leave the Council seat vacant,
and he supports Mayor pro tem Muse's motion. Some strong statements have been
made tonight, perception is one thing, but reality is another.
In response to Councilmember Lowes, City Clerk Gair stated that Phil Aguilar, Bobbie
Izell and Leo King ran for Council in 1980 Blair Holman was appointed to Jack White's
vacant seat, and Bobbie Izell was the incumbent Councilmember and he lost. Blair
Holman was appointed over an incumbent Councilmember that lost.
Councilmember Lowes commented that she wished that these people had been at the
Council meeting when Mayor pro tem Muse was appointed. She can only assume that
if this Council likes the individual to be appointed they then receive the appointment.
In response to Councilmember Lowes, Mayor Vargas stated that there are 3,000 newly
registered voters, the 1,064 votes Van Cleave received is not a mandate, and there are
five Council meetings until the election, and there has been no protocol established in
the past. He further stated that it is alright that Councilmember Lowes has changed her
mind on appointments, but because other Councilmembers change their mind, it is
wrong. He stated that he would stand on his record and dare anyone to make valid
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conclusions on what he stands for and believes, because Council has provided vision
and direction. People may not like that he is Mayor, or like that this Council is moving
forward and doing things that are not agreed with, but that is the way democracy works.
The decision to leave the seat vacant is supported by the majority of the people and he
reserved the right to change his mind and the right to have a different outcome than
previous Council's.
It was moved and seconded to leave the Council seat vacant until the March 4, 1996
election to allow the people the opportunity to select the person they feel is the
most qualified. MIS/C: MUSE/LOZANO. Councilmember Lowes objected.
City Manager Yeats read the resolution opposing Proposition 209 pertaining to
Constitutional Amendment Eliminating Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Programs.
He explained that the initiative would not eliminate the use of affirmative action, if it is
required to receive federal funding as most college institutions do, this would not apply
to federal programs that use money for road construction, or contracting purposes. It
does not affect court ordered discrimination and it does not affect cities, if sued for
discrimination. It's a ballot initiative that says a Prohibition Against Discrimination or
Preferential Treatment By State and Other Public Entities.
Councilmember Lowes clarified Proposition 209. She stated that affirmative action has
served a good purpose, but it also discriminates against some other people and
everyone should be judged on their achievements and how hard they work on their
scores, and not on any other basis. She looks forward to the time when the United
States does not look at a person as a minority, but rather what a person does and what
they stand for.
Mayor Vargas stated that discrimination still exists and affects the handicapped, gender,
economically disadvantaged, and many others. Some of the programs that would be
eliminated at the State level, like tutoring programs for minority students at universities,
or scholarship programs would have a devastating effect on many students. That is one
of the reasons to oppose Proposition 209.
It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 96-88, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK IN OPPOSITION TO
PROPOSITION 209 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELIMINATING EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAMS." MIS/C: VARGAS/LOZANO.
Councilmember Lowes objected.
City Manager Yeats read the analysis for Proposition 210 pertaining to the Minimum
Wage Increase. The initiative would, when fully implemented in March, 1998 increase
California's minimum wage to the new federal standard of $5.15 per hour up to $5.75 per
hour.
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Mayor Vargas commented on the Public Works crew doing a good job trimming the City's
trees.
City Manager Yeats stated that the developer's insurance company will not allow the
groundbreaking on Tuesday, November 12th at night, due to trenching and
undergrounding that will be going on at the Sierra Center. He recommended Saturday,
November 16th. Mayor Vargas requested that food be served at 1:00 p.m. and the
ceremony begin at 2:00 p.m. Council agreed by unanimous consent.
Councilmember Lowes stated that she received a call from her daughter-in-law that she,
her mother, father and brother all passed their citizenship test and had their oral
interview. They are waiting for the swearing in ceremony to become United States
Citizens.
Mayor pro tem Muse announced that this Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. there
would be a free health fair at Kaiser Permanente.
In response to Councilmember Lozano, Mayor Vargas stated that he had requested that
at a Study Session, Council, prior to any decision, be given an opportunity to give input
to the Design Review Committee on Central Park West.
City Manager Yeats stated that the Study Session for the Design Review Committee has
been set for either the first or second meeting in November. He also clarified that there
would be a Council meeting on December 4th and on January 15th, that the Council
Chamber would be dark on December 18th and January 1st.
City Clerk Gair stated that the nomination period for the March election will open on
November 12th and closes December 5th, it will automatically be extended 5 days,
because of a Councilmember that will not be filing. There are several people that are
starting their candidacy early, they are raising funds early, and they need to pick up
some important papers that need to filed to make it all that legal. They need to declare
their candidacy.
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Mayor Vargas requested that the Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Lt.
Timothy Crowther, a Glendora Police Officer. Lt. Crowther was a Baldwin Park son,
whose parents, Don and Mabel Crowther live on Big Dalton, died of a heart attack
at age 48, on October 3,1996.
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the regular meeting of the City Council
meeting at 9:24 p.m. in memory of Lt. Timothy Crowther of the Glendora Police
Department. MIS/C: VARGAS/LOWES. There were no objections.
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It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 96-89, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK SUPPORTING PROPOSITION
210 MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE.'1 MIS/C: MUSE/LOZANO. There were no
objections.
City Manager Yeats read the analysis for Proposition 218, pertaining to Voter Approval
for Local Government Taxes, Limitations on Fees, Assessments, and Charges. Its a right
to vote on taxes act. This measure, If passed by the voters, will have far reaching
effects on local government. It will require voter approval of all local taxes, change the
law relating to special assessment districts, and property related fees. This measure
would seriously jeopardize local governments ability to fund services, such as police, fire,
street light and landscaping maintenance, recreation programs, just to name a few. This
measure would force the City to have mail in elections for each year that an assessment
is needed Currently, the street lighting and landscaping are paid for by an assessment
fee on the property tax bill. This process would be very expensive for city governments.
The measure also makes cities, counties, and other public agencies allocate the costs
of assessments to schools and other private property. Finally, the Howard Jarvis Tax
Payers Association admits Proposition 218 was crafted as an election year issue to create
a wedge between the people who are in favor of taxes and those that are opposed to
taxes.
Councilmember Lowes stated that she was torn on Proposition 218. She stated that it
would be devastating to the cities, because they would need to go to the people for every
tax and assessment. She further stated that she has confidence in the people, that they
are willing to pay services. She also stated that she lives on a limited income and she
would like to have a voice in what she would need to pay. She stated that she would not
vote on Proposition 218, because she is undecided.
Mayor pro tem Muse stated that the way Proposition 218 is written, the property owners
will have more power, if you are not a property owner you will not have the ability to vote
on these assessments.
It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No.96-90, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK OPPOSING PROPOSITION
218-RIGHT TO VOTE ON TAXES ACT." MIS/C: LOZANO/MUSE. Councilmember
Lowes abstained.
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COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Vargas requested staff review and bring a report to Council to provide a
translating service for the Council meetings, and that it would be practical to have a
Spanish translator. Council agreed by unanimous consent.
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