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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 01 07 CC MIN1998 01 07 CC MINòw @˜~ßCC MIN JAN 7 1998à›[Hj8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7,1998 The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS LOZANO, MUSE, PACHECO, VAN CLEAVE AND MAYOR LOWES ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Olivas, Interim City Manager Mousavi, Acting Chief of Police Kies, Dir. Of Community Development Cervantes, Dir. Of Rec/Community Services Nunez, City Clerk Gair City Treasurer Montenegro's absence was excused. 00- PRESENTATIONS Acting Chief of Police Kies introduced Police Officer Francisco Reynoso and told of his background and education. City Clerk Gair administered the Oath of Office to Officer Reynoso. Council congratulated officer Reynoso for coming to the City to serve, and for the participation of his family members working in the City. They encouraged him to be a role model and stated their admiration for the achievements of his family. 00- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lowes declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward. Josh Tanner, Field Representative for Congressman Martinez, introduced himself to Council and stated that he looks forward to working with the Council and the City. Mary Ferrer, Baldwin Park, spoke regarding the meeting of December 29, 1997 and the search for the chief of police. She referred to the need for the chief to have Spanish skills. She also mentioned BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 7-U02 1998-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 FO3572-U03 DO3574-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1998-U02 01-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 DO3574-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1998 01 07 CC MINòw @˜~ßCC MIN JAN 7 1998à›[Hj8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 2 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FEBRUARY 7, 1998 Councilman Van Cleave speaking against the Pleasant View Assessment at that meeting. She expressed her strong feelings about the assessment that was made. This assessment was part of the presentation of the Kansas City trip. She had a problem with him being so against the Study that was developed, because be represents the whole town not just a part of the City. She would like to receive minutes that are verbatim, because of the importance of fully understanding what each person really has to say. She requested that the Council reconsider their present policy and have the minutes for all meetings to be verbatim. Richard Tatum, Baldwin Park, read in the paper regarding the meeting that was held on December 29th about the type of government that is to be developed in the City. He wanted the meetings held when the public can speak, not at special times. There being no other speakers, Mayor Lowes declared Oral Communications closed. 00- CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for December 12, 1997 and January 7, 1998 2. Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting: December 3, 1997 December 17, 1997 Adjourned Regular Meeting: December 12, 1997 Study Session: December 17, 1997 3. Deny Claim Against the City Eleanor Lowry 9601 lA 4. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.98-2- APPROVING THE STATE-LOCAL ENTITY MASTER AGREEMENT NO. SLTPP-5323 COVERING THE STATE-LOCAL PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS, PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO.003 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF 6. Approve Agreement Arnencirnent No.1 Ninyo & Moore Additional Geotechnical, Environmental & Material Testing Services Merced Avenue Bridge Widening Project CIP 611 BHLS 5323 003) 7. Approve Appointment and Contract Interim City Manager Sid Mousavi BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 7-U02 1998-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 FO3572-U03 DO3574-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1998-U02 01-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 DO3574-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1998 01 07 CC MINòw @˜~ßCC MIN JAN 7 1998à›[Hj8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 3 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JANUARY 7, 1998 8. Receive and File Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1997 CAFR) Councilman Pacheco requested that Item No, 2 be pulled for separate consideration. It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar Items No. I and 3-8 as presented. MIS/C: LOZANO/VAN CLEAVE. There were no objections. Councilman Pacheco stated that he wanted the style of the minutes to remain as a summary throughout the minutes and not have a mix of verbatim portions and summarized portions. He requested that the verbatim portions of the minutes of December 3, 1997 and December 17, 1997 be deleted entirely and that portion be replaced with a summary of the discussions under Reports of Officers, Commissions and Committees). Council discussed including verbatim portions in the minutes and City Clerk Gair responded that the verbatim portions were done because of the difficulty in summarizing the discussions at those two meetings. Also it was done in response to requests from phone calls inquiring about those sections of the minutes being available in a verbatim form and it is easier to do the transcribing initially instead of at a later time. It was moved and seconded to delete the entire verbatim portions of the December 3, 1997 and December 17, 1997 minutes under Reports of Officers, Commissions and Committees) and replace with a summary of the discussions, MIS/C: PACHECO/MUSE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS PACHECO. MUSE. LOZANO VAN CLEAVE NOES: MAYOR LOWES ABSENT: NONE MOTION CARRIED Councilman Pacheco made a motion to remove the attachments to the I)December 12, 1997 minutes. Motion died for lack of second. It was moved and seconded to approve Item No.2 of the Consent Calendar which included the minutes of December 12, 1997, and Study Session minutes of December 17, 1997. M/S/C/: MUSE/VAN Cleave. There were no objections. 00- BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 7-U02 1998-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 FO3572-U03 DO3574-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1998-U02 01-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 DO3574-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1998 01 07 CC MINòw @˜~ßCC MIN JAN 7 1998à›[Hj8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 4 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JANUARY 7, 1998 PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Lowes stated that the Public Hearing pertaining to Consideration of the Proposed expenditures of grant funds awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice for the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program and funds awarded by California Senate Bill 11 to the City of Baldwin Park Police Department was continued to January 21, 1998. M/S/C: MUSE/LOZANO to continue to January 21, 1998. There were no objections. 00- COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Van Cleave mentioned the problems that citizens are having with our local Cable TV, such as channels that are lost and the increase in the fees. He wants their contract reviewed and see if better services can be obtained. Councilman Lozano concurred with these concerns and suggested a joint meeting with TCI. Council agreed that the meeting was needed. Councilman Pacheco requested that a report be brought back to Council regarding the street improvements in the City. He would like to see that The Pavement Management System is accelerated and the Street Lighting improvement also is speeded up to a two year program. He proposed that General Fund Reserves be used for these projects. He requested the report before next meeting so that the item can be placed on the agenda. Mayor Lowes expressed her concern about the NOW publication, which is paid for by three entities and that the pictures of elected officials can not be included in the newspaper. The City Officials make a lot of contributions to functions and other events and the City gets no recognition for the work that is being done. Two different photos are taken, one with officials and one without. Almost every month Assemblyman Gal legos has in his picture in the NOW and others are not allowed to do this. This needs to be equal for all elected officials. Interim City' manager Mousavi stated that a proposal has been received from one of the professors to assist the Council/Staff in developing a management style of government. The City Attorney advised that the fee is only $1.00 and the City Manager has the authority to make certain expenditures on his own. Councilman Lozano expanded on the qualifications of the facilitator who has agreed to offer these services. City Manager Mousavi stated that he was just looking for direction to do this. Mayor Lowes objected to this contract. Mayor pro Tem Muse suggested that this could be worked out in different ways. Councilman Lozano stated that this gentleman is used to submitting in bulk and that is why the materials arrived as they did. Mayor Lowes wanted to know what his interest is in the City'? Lozano said that could be asked of anyone that desires to work in the City. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 7-U02 1998-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 FO3572-U03 DO3574-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1998-U02 01-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 DO3574-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1998 01 07 CC MINòw @˜~ßCC MIN JAN 7 1998à›[Hj8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 5 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JANUARY 7, 1998 Councilman Van Cleave commented that the City is now going to be run by a professor. He felt that others should be looked at and not settle on one person. He suggested interviewing prospective people. He does not want to see the Acting City Manager make this decision. Councilman Pacheco stated that it was his impression that there was to be more interaction with the Department Heads about the E Team concept. That meeting is needed in order to continue to talk about management styles and he requested to have a study session. Mayor pro tem Muse stated that the request of the council was to look at all forms of government and not necessarily look at just F- Team/City Manager. She wants to have someone facilitate this and participate in the process. She met the facilitator and felt he just wanted to participate in this process. Councilman Lozano stated that a Claremont professor has also offered his services, and he will] check into this. City Manager Mousavi offered to bring about the kind of meeting that the Council desires. Mayor Lowes responded that she did want to meet him since other members had already met him. Other members of Council felt that Council should talk to him. 00- Mayor Lowes adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council at 8:15 p.m. to an adjourned joint meeting with the Recreation/Community Services Commissioners and the CDBG Advisory Committee to Monday, January 12, 1998 at 6:00 pm. and adjourned in Memory of Robert Viramontes, Baldwin Park School Board Member, who died last week. There were no objections January 12, 6:00 p.m. LINDA L. GAIR, CITY CLERK BETTY COX, DEPUTY CITY CLERK BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 7-U02 1998-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 FO3572-U03 DO3574-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1998-U02 01-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 DO3574-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05