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Home My WebLink About1997 03 05 CC MIN1997 03 05 CC MINòw @˜~&CC MIN MARCH 5 1997â›[H1»8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5,1997 The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in regZlar session in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS LOWES, LOZANO, MUSE, AND MAYOR VARGAS ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Olivas, City Manager Yeats, Acting Chief of Police Kies, Acting Dir. of Public Works Idnani, Dir. of Rec/Community Services Nunez, City Treasurer Montenegro, Deputy City Clerk Branek3 and City Clerk Gair Zoo- Mayor Vargas read the ProclamatIon declaring Wednesday, March 12, 1997 as the *85th Girl Scout Annlversary.Z Mayor Vargas presented the Proclamation to Service Leader Manager, Unda Benavides. City Manager Yeats Introduced New Employee, Director of Community Development, Steven A. Cervantes and told of his education and background. 00 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward. Ricardo Pacheco, 3436 La vista, thanked Mayor Vargas for a good job while he was in office, and wished him well. He also congratulated all the candidates that won the election. He requested that, assuming Councilmember Lowes wins the Mayor's race, that it would be appropriate that he be appointed to the open seat on the Council. Eli Roca, 14637 California, presented pictures showing the progress of the snack bar at Lucky Baldwin Little League. He commended Mr. Sam Cimo, from Cimo Electric, Danny Miranda Sr. and Randy Miranda for all their work on the snack bar. The League has BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MARCH-U02 5-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3442-U03 DO3444-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 03-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3444-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 03 05 CC MINòw @˜~&CC MIN MARCH 5 1997â›[H1»8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCiL PAGE NO 2 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 5,1997 several volunteers, and the $15,000 is almost depleted. The structure is almost completed, and at this point the League needs $10,000 to complete the project. He requested an appropriation of funds to complete the project. Tony Bejarano, 3508 Big Dalton, hopes that Council has a special election for the vacant seat and that no one is appointed. He stated that he has never been disrespectful to any one on the Council, and has never taken down any signs of the candidates. While he was poll watching he saw Mayor Vargas at Kenmore School taking down the street roster, and that someone tried to run over him at Kenmore School. A police report has been filed. He further stated that he will not be intimidated when it comes to voting. Margarita Vargas, 14129 Ohio St.1 stated that she was working at the precincts to see who voted and she was told that it was illegal to look at the rosters. First time voters were told how to vote, and people went into the booths with the new voters. Her daughter had the same experience. The precinct workers did not know what they were doing, that better prepared workers are needed. Johnny Gonzales, 3819 Monterey, stated that Mayor Vargas is leaving but will be working in Bell. He felt that the Mayor was waiting to be appointed as City Manager. He did not know how the Mayor could walk the streets of Baldwin Park after all the things he had done to the citizens. Mayor Vargas stated that he has been taking verbal abuse like this all along. The election was a sad display because the people in this community did not get out and vote with only a 22% turn out. A Mayor will be elected by only 1500 votes. Kathryn Tiscerano, 3221 vineland #13, stated that she, her husband and Dolores Holguin poll checked and each time a voter came to the dcor and did not know where to go, because it was not clearly marked, they were only directing the people. Mr. Withers, the Inspector, was rude and pushy. She is in favor of Mary Ferrer being appointed to the vacant position on the Council and that Captain Kies does not need to be appointed as Chief of Police. Marine Montenegro, 313 Park Shadow Court, stated that March 4,1997 was definitely one of the ugliest elections days in Baldwin Park history. The poll workers were harassed by the Mayor's people and his wife within 100 feet from the polling places. Some impersonated representatives from the City Clerk's Office, calling themselves Poll Captains, to reviewpoll workers materials. Measures A & B, went down in defeat, and she complimented City Clerk Gair on running a clean and honest election, City Treasurer Montenegro for watching the financial portfolio and expenses for the people, and Bette Lowes on winning the mayor's race. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MARCH-U02 5-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3442-U03 DO3444-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 03-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3444-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 03 05 CC MINòw @˜~&CC MIN MARCH 5 1997â›[H1»8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO 3 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 5, 1997 Graciela Aguilera, 4014 Stichman, congratulated Mayor Vargas and that she is sad that he is leaving the City, but happy that he is continuing his education because education is important for everyone. The first time she met Mayor Vargas he promised more police officers and he that. She felt the Mayor Vargas is a good example to follow. Roy Test, 15115 kenoak, Congratulated City Treasurer Montenegro and City Clerk Gair for mnning a good campaign. He also stated that the City has a good Chief of Police working now and it is Dennis Kies. Bill Van Cleave, 13232 Emery, stated that the election was nasty and it needs to be cleaned up. People do not believe that their vote counts. He also stated that the victory was bitter sweet. He will have an open door policy. He will recommend holding off placing the utility tax on the ballot. He congratulated the winners and wished the Mayor good luck. Mary Ferrer, 4634 Edra, stated that this was the nastiest campaign she has ever seen. Her life was threatened, her cars were vandalized, and when she made the report she was told to come back Monday. She was disappointed in the Absentee Ballot list, people received ballots that were dead, or people had moved away. She has a letter being drafted to District Attorney Garcette requesting an investigation of the dead bodies, and of people that no longer reside in the facilities. She thanked Bette Lowes for being gracious. EIlseo Pacheco9 14723 Dart St., congratulated Mayor Vargas for the good work he has done in the City. He stated that he has seen a lot of improvement in the City. He recommended to Council that If there is a vacancy on the Council to appoint Ricardo Pacheco to that seat. He received 1800 votes and was the third mnner up. Raul Martinez, 14465 Cavette P1., said goodby to Mayor Vargas, and stated that he was a good friend. He told of the excitement of serving with Mayor Vargas and because of him the City is a better place. He thanked everyone for all their work. He congratulated all the winners on their election. Dan Trunco, 4038 Walnut, stated that he has lived here 30 years and has never before seen what has happened in this City. He stated that the City is supposed to be together, a City for all races. He asked what's happening to the people? His grandchildren are half Hispanic and he is teaching them to get along with everyone. 30 years ago his children could not play in the park, now his grandchildren can go the park. The people need to stick together and stop calling each other names. OlIvia OrtIz, 14457 Cavette P1. thanked Mayor Vargas for making the City a great place to live and that she will miss Mayor Vargas. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MARCH-U02 5-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3442-U03 DO3444-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 03-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3444-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 03 05 CC MINòw @˜~&CC MIN MARCH 5 1997â›[H1»8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO 4 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 5,1997 Levi Richard, 3336 Millbury, stated that he worked one of the polls. A lot of the people at his precinct did not speak English, they did not know the issues, and they asked the poll captains how to vote. They expected someone to instruct them how to vote. They should have a ballot already marked and then the process can move smoothly. The voters need to read English. Linda Gair did a good job, she trained all the poll workers. He further stated that everyone has a right to vote. There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications closed. Mayor Vargas stated that next week he will pass the gavel to Bette Lowes or to Mary Ferrer. He thanked the E-Team and Staff for all their hard work and that the community has improved. Baldwin Park is a cleaner and safer community than it was four years ago. The people that did it were the people that work here and the citizens. He has been committed and determined to have participation by the people, diversity among the staff, and worked hard to get the people to vote that don't normally vote. He spoke of the various programs that have been implemented at the Community Center, and the programs and expansion of the Police Department. There is more work to be done, and the community is diverse. The Council worked hard on behalf of all the residents. He felt that it is nonsense that this community is divided. It has been a pleasure to serve and to work with all the Council members, the staff and for the support of all of his family. oo CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar consisted of the following: 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for March 5,1997 2. Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting: February 5,1997 and February 19,1997 study Session: February 19, 1997 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.97-10 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Deny Claim Against the City Maria Noguera 96 007A 5. Waive Further Reading and Adopt ORDINANCE NO.1123 AMENDING SECTION 153,385 ET SEQ., SIGN Second Reading) REGULATlONSZ, AND RELATED SECTIONS OF BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MARCH-U02 5-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3442-U03 DO3444-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 03-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3444-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 03 05 CC MINòw @˜~&CC MIN MARCH 5 1997â›[H1»8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO 5 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 5, 1997 THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NO: AZC 141 6. Approve Award of Contract Purchase Installation of Public Addre.Zs System Council Chambers Telecom Sound System 7. Approve the Community Housing Development Organization CHDO) for the HOME Program 8. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.97-i 1-AUTHORIZING SUBMIUAL OF A FIFTH CYCLE USED RECYCLING BLOCK GRANT TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD 9. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.97-12- CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 3 1997 10. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.97-13 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 3 1997 11. Approve Extension of the Financing Agreement City of Baldwin Park and the Baldwin Park Redevelopment Agency Sierra VIsta Project Area 12. Approve Partial Repayment of Loan City and Redevelopment Agency Mayor Vargas requested Item No.9 and Item No. 10 be removed for separate consideration. It was moved and seconded to approve Items No. 1-8 and 11-12. MIS/C: LOZANO/LOWES. There were no objections.. 00 REPORTS OF OFFICERS BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MARCH-U02 5-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3442-U03 DO3444-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 03-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3444-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 03 05 CC MINòw @˜~&CC MIN MARCH 5 1997â›[H1»8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO 6 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 5, 1997 City Manager Yeats requested consent to appoint Steven A. Cervantes as the Director of Community Development for the City of Baldwin Park. It was recommended that Council confirm the appointment of Steve A. Cervantes. It was moved and seconded to confirm Steve A Ceriantes as the Director of Community Development at a rate of $7,247 per month. MIS/C: LOZANO/MUSE. There were no objections.. The regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency was opened at 8:00 p.m. City Manager/Executive Director Yeats requested approval of an exclusive negotiating agreement with the STAUBACH Company Broker") and AUTOMATION USA Company Developer") pertaining to the Sierra vista Project Area. Agency staff would like to further implement the Redevelopment Plan for the Sierra vista Project Area by providing for the redevelopment of approximately 20 acres of land, bounded by the San Bernardino Freeway, Merced Avenue and Big Dalton Avenue. The exclusive negotiating agreement would allow the Agency, Developer, and Broker a period of one hundred fifty 150) days to investigate the feasibility of developing on the site. Staff recommended Council and Agency approval. It was moved and seconded to approve the exclu8lve negotiating agreement for a period of one hundred fifty 150) days with the STAUBACH Company and AUTOMATION USA Company. M/S/C: LOZANO/MUSE. There were no objections. City Manager Yeats stated that STAUBACH Company and Automation USA Company are a new concept in marketing automobiles. They market new rental return vehicles. They are backed by the owner of blockbuster, Burger King, and Waste Management. They plan to develop 20 Sites around the country. The Redevelopment Agency was adjourned to the regular meeting of the City Council at 8:09 p.m. Roll call remained the same. 00 COUNCILISTAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor pro tem Muse said farewell to Mayor Vargas. She stated that the residents have expressed their loss of the Mayor. As Mayor, he was creative, had great insight and innovation for this community. Councilmember Lozano expressed his appreciation for Mayor Vargas. He has been an innovator, amd the City has been changed. The City is noted as a City that is willing to take risks, is young and willing to grow. 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Every time a decision was made, it was for the good of the community. The regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 8:11 p.m. to an adjourned regular meeting on March 11, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. MIS/C LOWES/MUSE. There were no objections. LINDA L. GAIR, CITY CLERK BETTY BRANEK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MARCH-U02 5-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3442-U03 DO3444-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 03-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3444-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05