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Home My WebLink About1999 01 20 CC MIN1999 01 20 CC MINòw @˜ÊCC MIN JAN 20 1999à›[H!08COUNCIL CHAMBER JANUARY 20,1999 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE WEDNESDAY BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 7:00 P.M. The CITY COUNCIL of the City of Baldwin Park met in REGULAR SESSION at the above time and place. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Ricardo Pacheco, Manuel Lozano, Teri Muse, William Bill" Van Cleave and Mayor Bette Lowes Also present: David Olivas, City Attorney; Richard A. Leo Chief of Police; James B. Hathaway, Finance Director; Ralph Nunez, Director of Recreation/Community Services; S Steve Cervantes, Director of Community Development; Montenegro, City Treasurer; Kathryn V. Tizcareno, City Clerk and Rosemary M. Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk PRESENTATIONS/COMMENDATIONS AND AWARDS PRESENTATION TO It was noted that Ms. Contreras:-Sweet could not be MARIA CONTRERAS-SWEET present, therefore, presentation will be rescheduled at a later date PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS LINDA GAIR'S PUBLIC RECORDS Ms. Oak thanked the City Attorney for his response REQUEST/RESPONSE to her request for public records. Ms. Gair noted that Police Chief* LeGarra did receive a $5,000 salary increase after six month of employment Ms. Oak stated that the January 5 Agenda in compliance with the Brown Act requirements regarding Consent Calendar Item Salary Resolution. CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Tizcareno presented the Consent Calendar as follows: CERTIFICATION OF POSTING Certificate of Posting for January 20, 1999 was approved. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Resolution No.994 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RESOLUTION NO.994 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK", was approved. Councilmember Van Cleave abstained on all warrants to Mr. Bill's Hardware financial conflict of interest). BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 20-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3891-U03 DO3893-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 01-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3893-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 01 20 CC MINòw @˜ÊCC MIN JAN 20 1999à›[H!08City Council Minutes January 20, 1999 Page 2 TREASURER'S REPORT Treasurer's Report for the month of December 1998, was received and filed. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION Contract was awarded to Buena Vista Construction CONTRACT FOR 1998/99 CDBG Company in the amount of $214,250.00 and the SIDEWALK PROGRAM, CIP 813 Mayor was authorized to execute the contract. Staff 98-CDBG-9) was authorized to transfer if needed) CDBG fluids in the amount of $19,000.00 from the CDBG Street Lighting Project 98- CDBG). Engineering Supervisor was authorized to execute the necessary change orders in the amount not to exceed five percent 5%) of the original contract amount. TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE Resolution No.99-5 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF OLIVE STREET STORM DRAIN OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF WE CITY OF MAINTENANCE TO LOS ANGELES BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING COUNTY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES RESOLUTION NO.99-5 COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID DISTRICT, A TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN AS MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN NO. 16512(MTD 1512 PHASE 1A AND 1B LINEA) IN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FOR FURTHER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING SIRE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF", was approved. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR Sturgeon General was awarded the contract in the amount CLEANING OF DUCTWORK IN $39,290.00 for cleaning of ductwork within City facilities. CITY FACILITIES PURCHASE OF ONE 1) City Council approved the purchase of one 1) portable air PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR compressor from Equipment Supply Company in the amount of $10,093.74 was approved. APPROVAL OF FACILITY USE City Council approved a Facility Use Agreement with Basett AGREEMENT BASSETT LITTLE Little League for a period of one 1) year. LEAGUE CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made to approve the Consent Calendar APPROVAL as presented. MOTION: Councilmember Muse SECOND: Councilmember Pacheco Motion Carried. 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Chris Williams explained how the technology computer network would work. Mayor Lowes declared the Public Hearing open for public participation There being no speakers, Mayor Lowes declared the Public Hearing closed. Upon question from Councilmembers Van Cleave, Police Chief LeGarra earn stated that this project would be implemented and completed by February. A motion was made to approve the City's cash match" for the 1998 LLEBG in the amount of $11,644.00 from the City's general hind, and approve staff's recommendations for the proposed expenditure plan presented in this report, as the plan relates to COPS and 1998 LLEBG fluids. MOTION: Councilmember Van Cleave SECOND: Councilmember Muse Motion Carried. PROPOSED SALE OF 4137-4141 Community Development Director Cervantes presented NORTH MAINE AVENUE the report requesting approval of the sale of City owned property. Prior to the approval of this sale, a public hearing must be conducted to allow for input from those in favor or opposed to the proposed sale. Mayor Lowes declared the Public Hearing open for public participation BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 20-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3891-U03 DO3893-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 01-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3893-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 01 20 CC MINòw @˜ÊCC MIN JAN 20 1999à›[H!08City Council Minutes January 20, 1999 Page 4 There being no speakers, Mayor Lowes declared Public Hearing closed. Upon question from Councilman Van Cleave, Attorney Olivas informed the Council that there is no conflict of interest because we are dealing with two different entities; the City Council V. the Agency. Basically this is a financial transaction; it does not involve the City. A motion was made to approve the proposed sale of 4137 4141 North Maine Avenue property to Dr. Edward Hernandez and approve the execution of all appropriate documentation in connection with the sale contingent on 1) working out contract details with the Chamber of Commerce and the Historical Society and 2) mm' approval of City Council prior to close of escrow. MOTION: Councilwoman Muse SECOND: Councilman Pacheco Motion Carried. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITEES ESTABLISHING CONFLICT OF City Attorney Olivas referred a report prepared for the INTEREST REGULATIONS City from Conrad & Associates concerning the $"Next CONCERNING ELECTION OFFICIALS Best Thing to New Home" programs, first time buyers AND MATTERS PERTAINING TO home programs. Based on the Report's findings with HOUSING PROJECTS respect to sales of certain homes and as a result, the City Council asked the City Attorney to prepare a resolution that sets forth- certain conflict of interest regulations. The Resolution states that all elected officials within the City cannot participate in any housing program, nor can their immediate family members, without exception. Councilman Van Cleave was opposed to adopting the Resolution as written. He further stated that the City may be subject to Litigation should the Council approve the Resolution as written. City Attorney Olivas added that the resolution could be redrafted to insure the public hearing aspect for reinforcement. 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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Police Chief LeGarra presented a report stating that the TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL E-Team selected three companies and set up an interview INTERVIEW SERVICES Interview Panel consisting of Arjan Idnani, Nadja Cole, Carried forward from previous Council Members and himself. Also, he recommended that the meeting) Interview Panel make the final decision. Councilman Van Cleave questioned why Council Members were on the Interview Panel since this is only a temporary position. A motion was made to let the Executive Team make the decision. MOTION: Councilman Van Cleave SECOND: Councilwoman Muse Motion Carried. COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS CENTRAL PARK WEST OPENING Councilwoman Muse wished to thank Ralph Nunez and Arjan Idnani for their help with the Central Park West opening. POLICE OFFICER'S Councilwoman Muse stated that during a meeting with the FIRST RESPONSE PROGRAM Independent Cities Association, the First Response Program for Police Officers was discussed. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL Councilwoman Muse informed the City Council that OF GOVERNMENTS CONSERVANCY the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments is forming a SGV Conservancy offering funding for park improvements and expansions. 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REQUEST FOR CITY TO MAINTAIN It was suggested by Councilman Van Cleave that this property PARK & RIDE PROPERTY and it's perimeter should be maintained by the City. BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD Upon request from Councilman Van Cleave, Chief Le(Garra PEDESTRIAN CROSSING stated that he and Ralph Nunez have been discussing this matter and a task force has been assigned to the area. PUBLIC RIGHT TO KNOW Mayor Lowes asked that the Council receive copies GAIR REQUEST Ms. Gair's written request and the response and copies of documentation as well. BLOOD DRIVE Director Nunez announced a Blood Drive would take JANUARY 29, 1999 place on January 29, 1999 at the Community Center between 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ADJOURN There being no fluter items to be discussed, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M. APPROVED as PRESENTED by the City Council at their meeting held April 7, 1999. 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