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Home My WebLink About1996 12 04 CC MIN1996 12 04 CC MINòw @˜|{CC MIN DEC 4 1996[Þ›[HO8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 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 PRESENTATIONS Acting Chief of Police Kies introduced Sergeant Robert Delgado and told of his experience and background. Mayor Vargas presented Sergeant Delgado with a Twenty Year Employee Pin. Mayor Vargas read the Proclamation declaring the holiday months of 1996 and 1997 as Buckle Up For Life Challenge and presented it to Officer Ted Espanto. Development Services Manager Roessler introduced the 1996 Finalist for Full and Part- Time Employee of the Year: Full-Time: J. Michael Cravens, Community Development, Elizabeth Flores, Housing, Dean Johnson, Finance, Hector Luna, Engineering, and Maria Moreno, Recreation/Community Services; Part-Time: M. Trista Cruz Campbell, Community Development, Monita Singh, Community Development, and Veenita Singh, Finance. 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 DEC-U02 4-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3448-U03 DO3449-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 12-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3449-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 12 04 CC MINòw @˜|{CC MIN DEC 4 1996[Þ›[HO8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 2 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECEMBER 4, 1996 Bobette Wright, 3783 Paddy Lane, lived and worked in the City for 23 years. She stated that by the time she pulls her car out of the garage, locks her house, and puts her dog away, she receives a parking ticket. She asked what she could do to avoid the issuance of a citation. Larry Walton, 3502 Big Dalton, thanked Council, all the Executive Team and their families and staff, for participating in the annual Thanksgiving dinner. He stated that Measures A & B take away the peoples rights, that Americans fought and died for the democratic process. The measures have been authored by a dictatorship and all the taxpayers will remember, it is not something that is positive for the community. Marina Montenegro, 313 Park Shadow Ct., stated that the Measures A & B are not the best interest for the City, the City Clerk and the City Treasurer look out for our interest. She also asked if any of the Council held a forum to get input from the public regarding Measure A & B, and why would Council support people for the elected position if you want the positions of City Clerk and City Treasurer appointed. Bill Van Cleave, 13232 Emery, stated the he did a poll on the Measures A & B, and he finds that the people want the positions to remain the way they are, and that the people that currently hold the positions are doing a good job. He stated that he was glad the Mayor was not seeking re-election, that it is an end to a dictatorship. Nathan Esparza, 4342 Maine, asked to have clarification on Measures A & B. It's important to find out what's the reason for putting these measures on the ballot. Each one of the Council will be held accountable for authoring the measures. Bob Cruz, District Manager Gas Company, introduced himself to Council, and is working to meet staff and others. He stated the he will do what ever he can to help personnel with any utility problems. Maria Martinez, 12179 Torch, stated that one year ago she built a house, and it was approved by the City inspector. The contractor installed a double door which was approved. A few changes have been made, a new roof and electrical and there seems to be a misunderstanding, the final has not been done. She requested a stop to the extra requirements, and that a twenty day extension has been granted and neighbors had that time to oppose it. Dan Trunkel, 4038 Walnut, does not think anyone should dictate to anyone regarding Measures A & B. The people have a right to representation and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are doing a good job. There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications closed. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 DEC-U02 4-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3448-U03 DO3449-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 12-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3449-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 12 04 CC MINòw @˜|{CC MIN DEC 4 1996[Þ›[HO8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 3 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECEMBER 4, 1996 00- CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar consisted of the following: 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for December 4,1996 2. Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting November 20, 1996 Study Session November 20, 1996 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.96-97 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Receive and File Treasurer's Report November 30,1996 5. Approve Award of Bid 1996-97 CDBG Street Reconstruction Project CIP 612 Gentry Brothers, Inc. 6. Approve Appropriation of Funds Disposal of Hazardous Materials Police Evidence Facility 7. Approve Plans, Specifications and Authorization to Bid Modification of Pacific Avenue & Vineland Traffic Signal 8. Approve Plans, Specifications and Authorization to Bid Baldwin Park Boulevard Storm Drain Sierra Center CIP 625 9. Approve Plans, Specifications and Authorization to Bid Merced Avenue Bridge Widening Project CIP 611 10. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.96-98 ORDERING CANVASS OF ALL GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TO BE MADE BY CITY CLERK 11. Approve Revised Plans, Specifications & Bid Documents Olive Street Storm Drain Project; Authorization to Advertise Bid; a) Approve County Agreement b) Approve Amendments to Design Contract Avacon Corporation BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 DEC-U02 4-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3448-U03 DO3449-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 12-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3449-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 12 04 CC MINòw @˜|{CC MIN DEC 4 1996[Þ›[HO8REGULAR MEETING OZ THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 4 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECEMBER 4,1996 12. Approve Construction Contract Traffic Signals Sierra Center Paul Gardener Corp. Mayor pro tern Muse requested Item No.11 be removed for separate consideration. It was moved and seconded to approve Items 1-10 & 12 on the Consent Calendar. MIS/C: LOWES/LOZANO. There were no objections. In response to Mayor pro tern Muse, Director of Public Works Mousavi stated that staff has been negotiating with the County and the City has gotten a better deal. The City will begin the first phase in March, 1997 and the County will begin in August, 1997, the project will be complete in 1998, there will be no flooding and the street will be newly paved. It was moved and seconded to approve Item No. 11 as presented. MIS/C: MUSE/LOWES. There were no objections. 00 REPORTS OF OFFICERS. COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES City Manager Yeats requested approval to amend the existing contract with Community Union, Inc. a subgrantee for the City's Community Development Block Grant CDBG) Program to increase subgrantee's funding from $15,000 to $35,000 for the subject project. The additional $20,000 will assist 116 students to enhance their computer skills. The funds will be depleted as of December, 1996. The $20,000 will come from the canceled Emergency Assistance Program and uncommitted funds from the CDBG Commercial Loan Program. It was recommended to approve staff's request. In response to Mayor pro tern Muse, Director Nunez stated that the funding will be used to purchase additional computers and staff the program. It was moved and seconded to approve the additional $20,000 for the Educational Enhancement Program and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary and appropriate documents. MIS/C: LOWESILOZANO. There were no object ions. City Manager Yeats provided the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report CAFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1996 and request approval to submit the report to the Government Finance Officers Association and the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers for evaluation. The CAFR was presented in three sections: Introductory, financial and statistical and he recognized the stafl that BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 DEC-U02 4-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3448-U03 DO3449-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 12-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3449-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 12 04 CC MINòw @˜|{CC MIN DEC 4 1996[Þ›[HO8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 5 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECEMBER 4, 1996 prepared the report. Staff recommended approval. In response to Mayor pro tern Muse, City Manager Yeats stated that the City won both awards for last 5 years. It was moved and seconded to receive and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1996 and approve submission of the report to the Government Finance Officers Association and the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers for evaluation. MIS/C: LOWES/MUSE. There were no objections. Director of Recreation and Community Services Nunez requested the allocation of funds to lease two Pam Transit vehicles for a period of eight 6) months through the implementation phase of the new transportation programs. DAVE Transportation has requested replacement of two vehicles with a 1989 El Dorado Hawk and a 1990 Ford Collins at a cost of $1,250 per month until the City procures the new vehicles necessary for the new transportation program. Staff recommended approval. It was moved and seconded to approve the lease agreement with DAVE Transportation for two 2) replacement vehicles at a rate of $1,250 per month for a period not to exceed eight 8) months; and Appropriate the necessary funding from the City1s share of Proposition A Local returns. MIS/C: LOZANO/MUSE. There were no objections. 00- COUNCIL STAFF REOUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Vargas invited everyone to the tree lighting program at 6:00 p.m. on December 5th. Director Nunez gave the highlights for the tree lighting program. Mayor Vargas asked that the little leagues, the City and the schools meet to discuss issues of maintenance. Director Nunez stated on December 14 & 15th a holiday basketball tournament will be conducted. Additional sponsors were requested by the Mayor. Mayor pro tern Muse stated that she was glad to see the joint effort of the police and school district pertaining to cigarette sales to minors. She suggested a program using decoys to catch those businesses that sell cigarettes to minors. Also residents are concerned about street vendors that are active at night. The lady that had the problem with parking, a traffic person could make a chalk mark, and then come back and issue a ticket. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 DEC-U02 4-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3448-U03 DO3449-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 12-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3449-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 12 04 CC MINòw @˜|{CC MIN DEC 4 1996[Þ›[HO8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 6 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECEMBER 4, 1998 Mayor Vargas stated that some circumstances are special and that the traffic person could issue a warning regarding the parking. Councum ember Lozano requested that approximately 60 students take a tour of City Hall. The Dancing Dolls from the Community Center, submitted a video tape to Disneyland and they will be performing at Disneyland in January. City Manager Yeats inquired about the student government day program that the City hosted. Mayor Vargas requested a monthly status report on the Target project. He also requested graphs & charts on finances. The regular meeting of the City Council recessed at 7:55 p.m. The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at 7:57 p.m.. Roll call remained the same. 00- CLOSED SESSION The City Council adjourned to a Joint Closed Session with the Redevelopment Agency to consider Conference With Real Property Negotiator, Property: Tract Map No. 52249, Negotiating Parties, City of Baldwin Park & D.C. Corporation, Under Negotiation, Price to be determined, pursuant to Government Code 54956.8. Council gave direction to Staff. No Action was taken. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 8:19 p.m. to an adjourned regular meeting on December 6, 1996 at 6:30 a.m. LINDA L. GAIR, CITY CLERK BETTY BRANEK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 DEC-U02 4-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3448-U03 DO3449-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 12-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3449-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05