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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 03 18 CC MIN1998 03 18 CC MINòw @˜~þ CC MIN MAR 18 1998â›[HO8 REGULAR MEETING OF ThE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18,1998 The City Council met in a regular meeting 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, Acting City Manager Cervantes, Acting Chief of Police Kies, Interim Director of Finance Holmes, Acting Dir. of Public Works Idnani, Dir. of Rec/Community Services Nunez, City Treasurer Montenegro, and City Clerk Gair 00- PRZ$ENIAI[QZZZ Mayor Lowes read the Proclamation declaring the week of March 16-20, 1998, as Adult and Continuing Education," and presented it to Alfredo Gonzales and Mr. Perez of the adult school. Mayor Lowes along with the Council Members presented an Award of Merit to Emily Eloriaga, Sierra Vista High School, for her $2, 000 scholarship and trip to Washington D.C. from the U.S. Senate Youth Program in recognition of this achievement. Emily thanked the City Council and introduced family members and her high school counselor. She shared the experience that she had in going to Washington D.C., stating that everything was formal and prestigious, and also the Lakers were visiting. She told of all the areas that they visited and the impressions that she holds from attending. City Council Members complimented Emily for her efforts, and expressed their congratulations to her and wished her success. They commented on her being a role model, they looked forward to her giving back to the community, they complimented her parents and her counselor for their outstanding efforts and influence on her, they recognizing the school board members present for their efforts, and thanked Emily for sharing her experience with the Council. 00- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lowes declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward at this time. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 18-U02 1998-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 FO3623-U03 DO3625-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1998-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 DO3625-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1998 03 18 CC MINòw @˜~þ CC MIN MAR 18 1998â›[HO8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 2 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 18, 1998 Jeff Waire and Linda Waire, thanked the City for supporting their work to develop a new business on Puente Avenue and Garvey Boulevard and getting a permit for the new project. In appreciation they donated $500 worth of coupons for distribution as the Council sees fit. Tom MeNamara, Radisson Hotel and Tony Hernandez, Guadalajara Grill, spoke regarding the signage at the Towne Center. They asked consideration of more visible signage to direct traffic attention toward the Towne Center. Mr. Hernandez also thanked the City for the support that has been given to the Guadalajara Grill most recently, he appreciates the support. Mary Ferrer, Baldwin Park, spoke regarding what she termed as the Mara Villa project' to be developed on Ramona Boulevard. She thought that the project will not be a quality project. She will get signatures to protest the project if the Council goes forward with it, because it looks like a project. It Is not the kind of development that Is wanted for the people of this community. Marlen Garcia, Baldwin Park, thanked the Council for approving the union of the two city commissions recently. Observations at the meetings were that the Housing Commissioners were not interested in making decisions regarding Social Services. She explained some of the conflicts that she noticed from the two of the commissioners that were there. She also commented on the open house that was held by Cook developers and felt that the open house was not receptive and courteous. Her family was also demeaned as they toured during the open house and offended by remarks that indicated they were assumed to be low income people. There being no other speakers, Mayor Lowes declared Oral Communications closed. 00- SUBSEQUENT NEED City Attorney Olivas explained that it was necessary to add a Subsequent Need Item to the agenda pertaining to Public Employee Appointment, regarding the Chief of Police, pursuant to Section 54957 of the Government Code. MIS/C: LOZANOZMUSE. There were no objections. 00- CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Gair presented the Consent Calendar: 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for March 18, 1998 2. Approve Minutes: BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 18-U02 1998-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 FO3623-U03 DO3625-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1998-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 DO3625-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1998 03 18 CC MINòw @˜~þ CC MIN MAR 18 1998â›[HO8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 3 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 18, 1998 Regular Meeting: March 4, 1998 Study Session. March 4, 1998 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.98-18- ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK Warrants to Mr. Bill's Hardware Financial Conflict of Interest Council Member Van Cleave Abstains) 4. Receive and File Treasurer's Report February 28,1998 5. Deny Claim Against the City John & Laurie Calvin 97 014A 6. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.98-19- AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO OBTAIN STATE SUMMARY CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, LICENSING OR CERTIFICATION PURPOSES 7. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.98-20- DIRECTING THE PERSONNEL OFFICER TO ESTABLISH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS 8. Approve Award of Construction 1997-98 CDBG Street Improvement Project CIP 712- Gentry Brothers, Inc. 9. Approve Award of Bid Purchase & Installation Large Screen System Police Dispatch Operations Center Presentation Products, Inc. I 0. Approve Donation of Bus Benches to Youth Baseball Leagues From City of Baldwin Park It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. MIS/C: LOZANO/PACHECO. There were no objections. 00- BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 18-U02 1998-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 FO3623-U03 DO3625-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1998-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 DO3625-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1998 03 18 CC MINòw @˜~þ CC MIN MAR 18 1998â›[HO8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 4 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 18, 1998 PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Lowes introduced the Public Hearing pertaining to Consideration of an appeal of the Planning Commission decision to revoke an existing Conditional Use Permit for a billiard facility Appellant: I.C. Family Billiards, Diep Hue Le; Location: 4281 Maine Avenue; Case No: CP-538)." City Attorney Olivas stated that Council Member Van Cleave will abstain from any decision on this matter due to his business being adjacent to the Billiard Parlor. Assistant City Planner Harbin stated the most serious violations include I) the video cameras between June and present were not operating and tapes not available; 2) curfew has been violated; 3) dress code has not been followed; and 4) the security guard requirement with a security guard stationed within the premises between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to closing seven 7) days per week with one additional security guard stationed outside the building between 10:00 p.m. and closing each day of the week, and on numerous occasions the Police Department have found no security guards. This information was backed by payroll sheets from the security company. Staff recommended Council uphold the Planning Commission's decision to revoke CP-538 which allowed a billiard hall to be located at 4281 Maine Avenue on the basis that the Conditional Use Permit is being exercised contrary to the conditions of approval imposed on said permit. Captain Dan Higginbotham reported that on January 27, 1998 the Police Department conducted an inquiry of the computer aided dispatch system to surface information for the area surrounding the I.C. Family Billiards located at 4281 Maine, which incorporated Maine Avenue, North of Palm and South of Clark. The survey showed 113 calls for services with a variety of responses from disturbing the peace to attempted murder, drunk in public, driving under the influence and shots fired. There were 26 police responses at 4281 Maine which represents 23% of total calls in the survey area. Of the 26 calls, there were 11 location checks, one of which was requested by a Baldwin Park Gang Investigator seeking field interview cards and photographs of suspected Asian gang members. This request stemmed from information regarding an on going war existing between two gangs as the result of a murder that took place in Alhambra. In addition to the 11 location checks, there were 5 disturbance calls ranging from loud music, fights in progress, 2 vandalism complaints, 1 assault, and 2 attempted murders. One instance involved the on duty security guard with verbal terrorist threats. In addition, there were 3 burglary alarm calls and 1 medical assistance for an elderly male who fell and injured his head. The time frame for these instances was February 1, 1997 to January 1, 1998 and the information just revealed at the billiard hall was March 11, 1997 to January 3, 1998. An additional 5 calls have been made since the end on the first inquiry. Mayor Lowes declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak pertaining to the Appeal of CP-538 to come forward. There were none BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 18-U02 1998-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 FO3623-U03 DO3625-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1998-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 DO3625-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1998 03 18 CC MINòw @˜~þ CC MIN MAR 18 1998â›[HO8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 5 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 18, 1998 City Attorney Olivas stated that for the record that the appellant had indicated that he would be here. The appellant has been fully noticed and is not here. Mayor Lowes declared the Public Hearing closed. Council Members commented on this business being a continual problem, and Council was disappointed they have not lived up to what they said they would bring to the City. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 98-21, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO REVOKE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, CP-538, FOR A BILLIARD FACILITY LOCATED AT 4281 MAINE AVENUE." M/S/C: MUSE/LOZANO. Council Member Van Cleave abstained. 00- Director of Community Development Cervantes requested approval of a contract with Arellano Associates for the continuation of the Baldwin Park 2000 Outreach Program in conjunction with the public outreach component of the General Plan Update. Council expressed a desire to continue the work of Arellano Associated had started and budgeted $17,000 in CDBG funds for the 2nd Phase of Baldwin Park 2020. The City has applied for an additional grant in the amount of $15,000 that can be applied toward the continuation of Baldwin Park 2020. The scope of work for Baldwin Park 2020 will be closely coordinated with the public outreach component of the General Plan Update project. Arellano Associates will be working on both projects creates an opportunity to link the two for the sake of coordination and efficiency and to expand the Baldwin Park 2020 Outreach project citywide. This arrangement will allow more public input into the General Plan process. It is proposed that the Baldwin Park 2020 work will be fully incorporated into the General Plan outreach program. The total costs for the project is approximately $21,160, including $15,860 for consultant services, and $5,300 for City paid printing and postage. Staff recommended approval. Genoveva Arellano, of Arellano Associates, commented on her agreement with the Council's decision to have Baldwin Park 2020 separate and apart from the General Plan is a good idea. She commented on the 1600 responses that were returned from the survey that was mailed out, and she offered to return and to report on these results. She commented on the Focus Groups and outlined the types of focus groups that have been held. Two more focus groups will round out the research with the Asian groups and with social service users. This work effort would still support the General Plan work and help shape some of that through the outreach program. She would like to see the Baldwin Park 2000 group reconvened and for this to be for the entire city not just a particular BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 18-U02 1998-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 FO3623-U03 DO3625-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1998-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 DO3625-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1998 03 18 CC MINòw @˜~þ CC MIN MAR 18 1998â›[HO8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 6 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 18, 1998 area. Council commented on liking the social services being added to focus groups to gage services for the family service center, and utilizing people from the community to put the Baldwin Park 2020 together, and they recommended some of the groups that could be added to help out. Councilman Van Cleave commented on not being notified about the focus groups. Ms. Arellano explained that the focus groups are not public meetings and they did not want groups to be skewed by any special persons attending. She explained why schedules were mailed and invitations were not sent. This is a specific methodology and is set up in a special way. Council complimented Ms. Arellano on the survey and what has been received through this, it will be crucial to the developers for the data. It was moved and seconded to approve a professional service agreement with Arellano Associates in the amount of $15,860 for the continuation of the Baldwin Park 2020 Outreach project in conjunction with the General Plan Update. M/S/C: MUSE/PACHECO. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to approve an appropriation in the amount of $21,160 $15,860 of CDBG funds for consultant services and $5,300 of general funds for postage and printing to cover the additional cost of the second phase of the Baldwin Park 2020 Outreach project. M/S/C: MUSE/PACHECO. There were no objections. JOINT MEETING Mayor Lowes called to order a Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency at 8:00 p.m. Director Cervantes requested Council/Agency to reinstate an Exclusive Agreement to Negotiate with AutoNation USA for the development of a 21.5 acre site within the Sierra Vista Redevelopment Project Area. The Agency Attorney and AutoNation Attorney are working on the second draft of the proposed Disposition and Development Agreement DDA). The AutoNation Attorney has requested an reinstatement of the extension of the Exclusive Agreement. The Original Exclusive Agreement expired November 16, 1997. Staff recommended approval. In response to the Council/Agency, Director Cervantes stated that AutoNation is asking for 180 days, but 60 90 days will be more accurate. The critical part is the completion of the Environmental Impact Report EIR). The exclusive has expired and all extensions, but the Agency has executed a letter of understanding and each party is working in good faith. Council expressed their concern that this would be in limbo, they were fearful of extending this over and over again like we first did with the Target project, and that we need to convey to AutoNation that we are concerned. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 18-U02 1998-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 FO3623-U03 DO3625-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1998-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 DO3625-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1998 03 18 CC MINòw @˜~þ CC MIN MAR 18 1998â›[HO8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 7 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 18, 1998 Director Cervantes stated it is up to the Council as to how long to extend this exclusive agreement. Originally it was reinstated for 150 days as was rccommended by the Agency Attorney and this is a protection for them and for us. We have gone this far, and we should go forward, the Council/Agency can allow whatever they consider reasonable. After discussion Council agreed to make it for 90 days and have a 30 day extension. Council also wanted to take advantage of the low interest rates and to send a clear message to move this along. It was moved and seconded to approve the Reinstatement of the Exclusive Agreement to Negotiate with AutoNation and Stau back and the Baldwin Park Redevelopment Agency for 90 days with a thirty day extension. M/S/C: VAN CLEAVE/PACHECO. There were no objections. Redevelopment Agency was recessed at 8:15 p.m. The regular meeting of the City Council was reconvened. Roll Call remained the same. Finance Director Holmes requested that the vacant position of Administrative Services Director be filled due to the vital nature of the job. The former City Manager also performed as the city's Administrative Services Director. The Interim City Manager is also performing as the Interim Administrative Services Director as well as the Public Works Director. To assist the Interim City Manager in the areas of budgeting and finance, an hourly Interim Finance Director has been hired for the period of January 26, 1998 to approximately July 1, 1998. The Interim Finance Director's employment cannot be extended much beyond July 1. Council has indicated a possible desire to change the position title to Internal Services Director. A job description for the position and responsibilities of the Adininistrative Services Director was included in the staff report. If Council wishes to use a professional firm, proposals should be received from various firms so the Council could review proposed costs and time schedules. The estimated cost of hiring a firm would be approximately $15,000. These funds are not budgeted, and an appropriation would need to be approved for a consultant contract. If Council wishes to authorize the Personnel Department to conduct recruitment, the cost is $450 for an ad in Western City" magazine, $180 for an ad in Jobs Available," and $220 for printing job bulletins, totaling $850. These fluids are available in the Personnel budget. The schedule for the recruitment was outlined in the staff report. It was recommended to discuss this matter and consider the following actions: a) determine if the title of the position should be amended to Internal Services Director; and b) either authorize staff to begin recruitment to fill the vacant position, or authorize staff to obtain proposals from personnel recruitment firms and return to the City Council with a recommendation for hiring a firm. She also introduced Jose Sanchez, interim finance manager, who is filling in after the resignation of Finance Manager Dean Johnson. Council discussed the title of Administrative Services Director, the change to a Finance Director, BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 18-U02 1998-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 FO3623-U03 DO3625-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1998-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 DO3625-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1998 03 18 CC MINòw @˜~þ CC MIN MAR 18 1998â›[HO8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 8 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 18, 1998 and the placing of the personnel/risk manager under the new Chief Administrative Officer CAO). Finance Director Holmes explained the way the department would be structured with the name change. The changes in title tonight would be brought back to the Council again. but this decision tonight would allow staff to move forward to recruit( Council agreed by unanimous consent to change the name to Finance Director It was moved and seconded to have personnel do advertising and authorize staff to begin recruitment to fill the vacant position for a Finance Director. M/S/C: LOWES/PACHECO. There were no objections Assistant to the City Manager Roessler requested approval of an ordinance requiring restaurants to post health inspection scores. The Los Angeles County Supervisors approved a new ordinance requiring restaurants to post their latest health inspection scores. Officials, however, are facing roadblocks to enforcing the ordinance. County officials state that cities must pass their own ordinances for county public health inspectors to enforce the posting the letter-grade scores. The ordinance and inspection policies affect bakeries, convenience stores, restaurants, concession stands and even movie rental stores that sells food. The letter grades from A" to C" reflect the restaurants degree of compliance with the applicable federal, state and local public health ordinances and regulations. If a restaurant scores less than a C", or 70%, health inspectors have the discretion to close the business immediately. The County officials policy is to seek misdemeanor charges, revoke the permit and shut down any establishment that has more than two inspection scores of 60% in a 12-month period. In addition, the ordinance requires restaurants to post notices of closures upon suspension of the public health permit, obtain food handling certification for restaurant managers or operators and post notices advising the public where they can direct public health concerns. After discussing their concerns about adopting this ordinance, the Council requested that this be CONTINUED to a later date with more information about the cost to restaurants, the specific duties of the city as opposed to the county, and they requested that public input be allowed to hear from the people and the business owners. Public Work Supervisor Lemm-Harris provided Council with background and data concerning implementation of a curbside green waste recycling program and other potential AB 939 projects. It also requested guidance as to whether City staff should immediately proceed with negotiating a contract amendment with Waste Management of San Gabriel/Pomona Valley WMI) to implement a curbside green waste recycling program. In September of 1996, the agreement between the City and WMI was modified to initiate an innovative collection system for residential solid waste and recycling in the City. Under the new program, residents receive the full benefits of automated refuse collection service while continuing to enjoy unlimited collection. Costs were minimized through use of a balancing fund of $135,000 held by WMI and derived from savings obtained by using less expensive disposal in 1996 at the now-closed BKK Landfill. As of April 30, BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 18-U02 1998-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 FO3623-U03 DO3625-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1998-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 DO3625-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1998 03 18 CC MINòw @˜~þ CC MIN MAR 18 1998â›[HO 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 9 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 18, 1998 1998, the balancing fund will be depleted. The overall diversion rate of the City has decreased from a reported 23% in 1995 to about 19% in 1996. To meet the AB 939 mandated goal of 50% diversion by year 2000, the City will need to implement its remaining planned programs. Three options were listed in the staff report for consideration: Plan A Staff recommended scenario: 1) Implement green waste recycling no later than October 1, 1998; 2) Continue free unlimited collection at this time and implement variable rates effective January 1, 1999; and 3) Implement MFR and commercial sector recycling programs in July 1999 and commercial rate restructuring in October, 1999. Plan B: 1) Implement green waste recycling no later than January 1, 1999; 2) Discontinue free unlimited collection at this time and implement variable rates by no later than March 1, 1999; and 3) Implement MFR and commercial sector, recycling programs in July, 2000, and commercial rate restructuring in October, 2000. Plan C Any other combination of Plan A or Plan B. Staff recommended Council select one of the following scenarios to provide some direction to staff to proceed with AB 939 program implementation. If it is desired that a green waste program be implemented now or during 1999, staff requested authorization to negotiate with the hauler to develop the most cost effective program for the resident and bring the issue back for Council's consideration and approval. Special presentations were given by Michael Huls, recycling consultant and by a representative from Waste Management Council discussed the actual rate increase, too many rate changes occurring, the State not knowing what to do with the green waste already accumulated, and the need to let the people know that the State is doing this. They agreed that this needs to be studied more. It was moved and seconded to not approve implementation of the Green Waste Recycling and to wait for the State to be clear on the plan. MIS/C: MUSE/VAN CLEAVE. There no objections. Mayor Lowes stated that the Council would need to select a Mayor pro tem tonight and she thanked Mayor pro tem Muse for her two years of service and for the good job that she has done. She felt that it was Council Member Lozano's turn to serve as Mayor pro tem and she made that motion. It was moved and seconded to appoint Manuel Lozano as Mayor pro tem for 1998-1999. M/S/C: LOWES/VAN CLEAVE. There were no objections. Mayor Lowes also stated that this is the time to designate representatives and alternates to Committees and Organizations that the Council members are presently serving on. The Mayor and Council Members indicated their choices to City Clerk Gair for 1998-1999. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No.98-22, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 18-U02 1998-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 FO3623-U03 DO3625-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1998-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 DO3625-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1998 03 18 CC MINòw @˜~þ CC MIN MAR 18 1998â›[HO 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 10 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 18, 1998 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.97-17 DESIGNATING THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES TO CERTAIN MUNICIPAL COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS. M/S/C: MUSE/PACHECO. There were no objections. Interim Finance Director Holmes requested approval of an appropriation and receive authorization for the City's assessment engineering firm, Willdan Associates, to reimburse property owners who were wrongly assessed in Park Maintenance District NO.97-1 fund balance. Willdan Associates staff incorrectly assessed over 3,000 parcels which lie outside the District boundaries. The County collected the assessments and submitted the funds to the City, totaling $71,686.68. The City deposited these funds in the Park Maintenance District 97-1 fund balance. Staff is proposing Council authorize a payment of$71,686.68 from the excess funds in Maintenance District NO.97-1 to be placed in a bank account at Union Bank. Willdan will assume responsibility for the error, make refunds from this account, and provide monthly reports to the City. The checks are required to be cashed by the property owners within 90 days of the check issuance. Funds remaining in the account after 180 days of the check issuance will be remitted to the City. Staff recommended to be approved. Council expressed their frustration over this mistake and inquired as to when this will be done again, and what the impact is. Finance Director Holmes stated it will be brought back in April and projected amounts will be known by July and it is difficult to determine the impact of this. A different consultant will be used in the future. It was moved and seconded to approve the appropriation of $71,686.68 from the Park Maintenance District NO.97-1 fund balance to be placed in a bank account to refund the property owners who were assessed in error. M/S/C: MUSE/PACHECO. There were no objections. 00- COUNCIL/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Mayor pro tem Lozano commented on 1) the new police sub Station, and asked about the signage being changed onto the facade: Chief Kies replied that a report is coming regarding this, but the property owner has some restrictions); 2) the All American Cities fund raising update being appreciated. Councilman Pacheco referred to the signage referred to by the Radisson and the Guadalajara Grill owners and that they are concerned about directions to the Towne Center from both sides of the freeway. They want a meeting with Director Cervantes. He also inquired about the phone message regarding Queen's Lodge. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 18-U02 1998-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 FO3623-U03 DO3625-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1998-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3571-U03 DO3625-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1998 03 18 CC MINòw @˜~þ CC MIN MAR 18 1998â›[HO8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 11 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 18, 1998 Councilman Van Cleave spoke regarding 1) residents calling from around De Anza School and the need for a crosswalk; 2) the huge concrete block on Fairgrove that is dangerous; and 3) the moving of staff into the different offices, some of the moves do not seem warranted, who had knowledge of this change, and it needed the full input from the Council. He felt that morale is very low in the City, and Council and staff need to be working on this. Mayor Lowes commented on 1) Fernando's Beauty Shop and the nurses parking in the beauty shop parking lot, to look into two hour parking in the back of the Medical building; and 2) the city hall moves, the chaos, that council had not received notice, and she did not like that. Her biggest complaint is that the Mayor and the City Council never knew about this. She felt the Council does not need two offices, and she thought this was wrong. Council Member Muse also felt council needs to be informed, but do not want to have the Council micro manage, but she would like to be informed. Councilman Pacheco felt that this should be discussed when acting City Manager Mousavi returns. Council was informed that the Chamber of Commerce would like to meet at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 3, 1998. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council recessed at 10:10 p.m. The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at 10:11 p.m. Roll call remained the same. 00- CLOSED SESSION The City Council adjourned to a Closed Session to consider Conference With Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation, Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(b), Number of Cases: One. Also the Subsequent Need Item to the agenda pertaining to Public Employee Appointment, regarding the Chief of Police, pursuant to Section 54957 of the Government Code. 00- Mayor Lowes adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council at 10:40 p.m. There were no objections. 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