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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 03 11 CC MIN1997 03 11 CC MINòw @˜}ßCC MIN MAR 11 1997à›[H™8 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1997 The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in adjourned 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 Olivas 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 oo PRESENTATION Mayor pro tern Muse told of the accomplishments of Mayor Vargas and presented him with a City plaque. REPORTS OF OFFICERS. COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES City Clerk Gair requested approval of a resolution reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on Tuesday1 March 4, 1997. The Election was held for the election of officers and the placing of two measures before the voters in the City. A computer count of the ballots cast at fourteen consolidated precincts and Absentee Ballots was made at a Central Counting Center on March 4th. A public count of the provisional ballots was made on March eth and the required hand count of 1% of the precincts has been completed. The canvass of the election verified that a majority of the voters voting did vote for Befte Lowes for Mayor; and for Manuel Lozano and Bill NMr. Bill" Van Cleave for Members of the City Council; and for Linda L. Gair for City Clerk; and for Ana Montenegro for City Treasurer; and as a result of this election a majority of the voters voting on the measurers relating to the position of City Clerk being appointed and the position of the City Treasurer being appointed did not vote in favor of it' and Measurers A and B were not adopted and ratified. It was recommended that Council BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 11-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3442-U03 DO3460-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 03-U02 11-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3460-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 03 11 CC MINòw @˜}ßCC MIN MAR 11 1997à›[H™8ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY PAGE NO. 2 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 11, 1997 approve the resolution reciting the fact and declaring the results of the General Municipal election of March 4, 1997. Councilmember Lozano stated that he had received many calls to Zquest a recount. He further stated that he would not like to see the City pick up the expense for the recZunt. Those residents that have shared that concern of a recount, the money could be gathered and the expense is about $5,000. If the residents want to take that initiative, then he would be in support of a recount. City Attorney Olivas that Council member Lozano is asking as a voter for recount, and that he would have to submit that request in writing to the City Clerk. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution Na. 97.12,"RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 4, 1997, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW." MIS/C: MUSE/LOWES. There were no objections. Councilmember Lozano requested Mayor Vargas administer his Oath of Office. City Clerk Gair administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Bette Lowes. Former Mayor Vargas administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Lozano. City Clerk Gair administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Van Cleave: and to City Treasurer Mantenegro. Deputy City Clerk Eranek administered the Oath oT Office to City Clerk Gair. COMMENTS FROM NEWLY ELECTED Mayor Lowes stated that she thanked God that the election is over, for the victory and withQut Him she could not live her daily life. She also thanked her supporters for their gifts, notes, and prayers, and the 10 voters that went out and voted. Every vote is very important. She thanked her family and introduced her husband, Jim, sons Kevin, Tim, and Duane, her grandchildren Desiree, Joseph and Breanna. She stated that her family is muWcultural. Her Interest is in serving the community and to make the City a better place to live. She commented on the Target proZct and possibly a car dealership. She feels the City is blessed with the best of stafis, that works hard, long hours and that they care. She introduced the City Manager and each of the Directors and told of their accomplishments. She wants the City Council to set policy and goals and then allow the staff do the job they are paid to do. She had two major concerns she wants on the next agenda: 1) City Attorney on the next agendL She stated that at an 8:00 a.m. meeting a decision was made to fire an attorney firm and hire a new one with very little discussion or explanation. Z all due respect to the new attorney, and because of the way it was handled, she stated that she does not have the trust and confidence a Mayor should have in a City Attorney. She will be asking Council to reconsider this appointment; and 2) Police Chief appointment. The Police Department is the best and they need and deserve the security in knowing that they have a police chief. Dennis Zes has the experience, the education and people skills, and he will implement Council policy. She feeis that Captain Zes is the best man for the job. She will ask Council to support her in Captain Zes appointment. The BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 11-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3442-U03 DO3460-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 03-U02 11-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3460-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 03 11 CC MINòw @˜}ßCC MIN MAR 11 1997à›[H™8ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY PAGE NO. 3 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 11, 1997 appointment would show unity and set an example in the community. She asked all the people to help the Council and staff. She will have an open door policy. Finally, she wants to have a safe, clean and happy community. Councilmember Van Cleave thanked his family for all their hard work. He introduced his wife and daughter. He thanked all the people that made the IIierZ, made phone calls, and the caravan. He tried to keep his campaign positive. He hopes that during the 4 years those that did not vote for him will wish they had. His number one priority is to get the new police chief appointed. He asked people to continue to support him and he also will have an open door policy. He will listen to staff and committees before he makes any decision. He will try to make the best decisions for the City. He congratulated all the other winners, and he looks forward to working with stafl. Councilmember Lozano commended all the individual that have been elected. He looks forward to working with all the staff members. The priority is to put the residents agenda first. He referred to the past, that in 1992 he worked as a campaign manager for Fidel Varg as, there were a lot of gang members and the street were out of control. Today, the City has a great police department that serves the community in a great capacity. The accomplishments in the City is due to the community pulling itself together. The community is diverse and a mixture of races. He recognized that all of us are Americans, and not one single race. Baldwin Park is going through a major change, people resist change, and we all have a difference of opinion. The City has a good reserve of over $5 million. He will continue to be committed to all the people, and especially for those that are voiceless in the community. He looks forward to working with the new Council. He considers the current law firm a prestigious law firm, with individuals that have graduated from Ivy League schools. He will work hard and make sure the community backs the current City Attorney. He does not know if a decision will be made to appoint someone to the vacant seat or wait until the November election. The Council has to set the platform for the 21st Century. City Clerk Gair stated that she was thankftil for everyone that supported and voted for her, for those that she had not heard from in a long time that offered support, for the new friends that she met and campaigned for her, and the closeness she galned with that City Treasurer Montenegro. She was very humbled by the many votes she received and surprised by that, and most appreciative. Her desire is that the community heal, that we become neighbors agaln, and with God's help we can. City Treasurer Montenegra expressed her appreciation for all the people that voted for her. She was surprised at the people that contacted her that she had not talked with in many years, and the Measures were responsible for those that contaated her. She stated that she sat back because she wanted her daughter to have the spot light. She thanked all those that called, that were concerned about her position, and that she ran a clean campaign. pp ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lowes declared Omi Communication. open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward. There were none. Mayor Lowes declared Oral CommunIcations cloaed. It was moved and seconded to adjourn the adjourned regular meeting at 7:49 p.m. MIS/C: VAN CLEAVI//LOZANO. There were no objections. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 11-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3442-U03 DO3460-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 03-U02 11-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3460-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 03 11 CC MINòw @˜}ßCC MIN MAR 11 1997à›[H™8ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY PAGE NO 4 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK LINDA L. GAIR, CITY CLERK BETTY BRANZZ DEPUTY CITY CLERK BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 11-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3442-U03 DO3460-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 03-U02 11-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3460-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05