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Home My WebLink About1999 09 01 CC MIN1999 09 01 CC MINòw @˜€†CC MIN SEP 1 1999[Þ›[H3þ8COUNCIL CHAMBER SEPTEMBER 1,1999 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE WEDNESDAY BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 7:00P.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, Linda Gair, Mayor Pro-Tem William Bill" Van Cleave, and Mayor Manuel Lozano. Also Present: Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; Richard A. LeGarra, Chief of Police; James B. Hathaway, Director of Finance; Steve Cervantes, Director of Community Development; Ralph Nunez Director of Recreation and Community Services; Ana Montenegro, City Treasurer; and Rosemary Ramirez Deputy City Clerk. PROCLAMATIONS/COMMENDATIONS/PRESENTATIONS LIFE SAVING COMMENDATIONS Chief LeGarra stated that on June 23,1999, three PRESENTED TO OFFICERS KEVIN officers responded to a call that an elderly woman KIRKMAN, TIM FRYDENDALL, AND in a wheelchair was having severe seizures. LUIS VILLALOBOS Officers kirkman, Frydendall and Villalobos arrived at the scene and administered CPR. It was the quick action and response of our officers that saved the victim's life. The victim, Ms. Adelle Hammond, is now doing fine and is recuperating at San Gabriel Medical Center. Mayor Lozano, along with the entire City Council, commended the officers and issued commendation awards to each of them for their heroic efforts. Commendation certificates were also issued to each of the officers by Jeanne Jacobson, of the San Gabriel Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross; Patricia Lopez-Stephens, of Congressman Matthew Martinez' office; Juan Lopez, of Senator Hilda Solis' office; and Julie Chung of Assemblyman Martin Gallegos' office. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS INQUIRY REGARDING COUNCIL Ms. Deanne De Larripa, expressed disappointment, PRESENCE AT AWARD'S CEREMONY that at a recent Mid Valley Consortium Awards Ceremony held in El Monte, there were no City of Baldwin Park Councilmembers or staff representatives present to recognize resident award recipients. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH Sara Gomez, resident, extended an invitation to GIFT SHOP members of the City Council and the audience, to St John's Church Gift Shop grand opening ceremonies to be held September 11, between 6-8 p.m. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SEP-U02 1-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3906-U03 DO3907-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 09-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3907-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 09 01 CC MINòw @˜€†CC MIN SEP 1 1999[Þ›[H3þ8City Council Minutes-September 1,1999 Page 2 SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM Marlen Garcia, resident, expressed her appreciation STAFF COMMENDED to the City Council for authorizing the continuance of the summer day camp program and to Director Nunez and his staff for an outstanding job they have done in coordinating and running the program. CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Tizcareno presented the consent calendar as follows: CERTIFICATE OF POSTING Certificate of Posting for September 1, 1999, was approved. CLAIM REJECTION City Council rejected the claim of Maria Celia Velez MARIA CELIA VELEZ 98 022A) and staff was directed to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND Council approved the plans and specifications and AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE AND authorized staff to advertise and solicit bids for the SOLICIT BIDS CIP 857, 858, 860, and 861 construction phase of Puente Avenue Merced Avenue Havenbrook Street) Puente Avenue Pacific Avenue Root Street) Puente Avenue Badillo Street Ramona Boulevard) Baldwin Park Boulevard Ramona Boulevard Los Angeles Street) Street Improvement Project, CIP 857, 858, 860, and 861. RESOLUTION OF AUTHORITY Resolution No.99-66 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF SANWA BANK THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK GRANTING CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS THE AUTHORITY TO SIGN BANK AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE BANKING SERVES PROVIDED BY SANWA" was adopted and further reading was waived thereof. AWARD OF CONTRACT Council awarded the contract to Wondries Chevrolet in TO PURCHASE VEHICLES the amount of $135,373.12 for the purchase of six 6) vehicles. REPORTS OF OFFICERS RECONSIDERATION OF Councilwoman Gair apologized for the oversight of the HOUSING COMMISSION four applications that were not included in the original APPOINTMENTS selection process. Councilwoman Gair reported that she had the opportunity to speak with two of the existing housing commissioners who serve on other boards and commissions within the city. They have indicated that they are willing to step down from the housing commission if council considers approving a policy that would prohibit existing board or commission members from organizations within the city, from sitting on city commissions. If the council sets policy as such, BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SEP-U02 1-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3906-U03 DO3907-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 09-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3907-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 09 01 CC MINòw @˜€†CC MIN SEP 1 1999[Þ›[H3þ8City Council Minutes-September 1,1999 Page 3 this will be a solution to the reconsideration mailer that is before the council this evening. Councilman Pacheco stated that he has had an opportunity to review all applicants and his recommendation is to appoint Sally Wieck. A motion was made to appoint Sally Wieck to the Housing Commission, Office No.5, for a term expiring June 30, 2003. MOTION: Councilman Pacheco SECOND: Mayor Lozano NOES: Councilwoman Gair ABSTAIN: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Motion carried. A motion was made to adopt Resolution No.99-75 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.99-56, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK'. MOTION: Councilman Pacheco SECOND: Mayor Lozano Motion carried. BALDWIN PARK TRANSIT Transit Coordinator Kara Bouton read the report as ANNUAL REPORT follows: Baldwin Park Transit began service on July 1, 1997 with the implementation of the fixed-route shuffle, the dial-a-ride and the supplemental taxi service. The Systems completed their second year of service on June 30, 1999. Some of the highlights of the performance are as follows: * The combined system served 407,866 passengers during the year. This is a 33% increase over last year. * The cost per passenger for the fixed-route system was reduced by 32.5% to $1.35. * The adjustment in the eligibility criteria for the dial- a-ride service resulted in a 48% reduction in taxi use and savings of $2,375. * A rider survey on the dial-a-ride indicated that customer satisfaction with the dial-a-ride had increased so that all those who answered the survey ranked the services as good or better. * Eighty-four percent of the fixed-route passengers rated the service as good or better. * All services operated within their budgets. In fact, the fixed-route service came in slightly under budget due to the increase in the fares collected this year. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SEP-U02 1-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3906-U03 DO3907-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 09-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3907-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 09 01 CC MINòw @˜€†CC MIN SEP 1 1999[Þ›[H3þ8City Council Minutes-September 1,1999 Page 4 Transit Coordinator Bouton further stated that the annual report also indicated that the systems are incurring some performance problems. The biggest issues lie in the overcrowding of the fixed-route system and the high cost per passenger of the dial-a-ride service. Both issues are complex and require more than a quick fix'. The changes necessary to address these problems may increase the cost of the service or require a policy change. Therefore staff proposes developing a five-year plan for the service. Some of the questions staff will be addressing as the five-year plan is developed are as follows: 1) Should the dial-a-ride travel outside the City for shopping and visiting or should travel outside the City be restricted to medical purposes only? 2) Is it more cost-effective to operate the demand- response service with taxis than with dial-a-ride vehicles? 3) Should the dial-a-irde hours of operation be adjusted to match that of the fixed-route on the weekends? 4) Should more service, i.e., new mutes, longer service hours, be added to the fixed-route service? 5) If so, how should the new service be funded? 6) Is it possible to use a portion of Prop. C Funds for the transit services without adversely affecting other City programs? Councilmembers Gair and Van Cleave asked for an update on mute changes and additions, and requested that routes be added in the southern portion of the city as well as near Baldwin Park High School. Mayor Lozano asked that the vicinity near Sierra Vista High School be added and incorporated as part of the five-year plan. In response to Councilwoman Gair's question, Captain Higginbotham responded that Griffin Grantwriting will incorporate the request of seeking and using grant funds to purchase new buses into the city's list of requested items. A motion was made to receive and file the Baldwin Park Transit Annual Report FY1999-OO and authorize staff to develop a five-year plan for transit services. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilman Pacheco Motion carried. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SEP-U02 1-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3906-U03 DO3907-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 09-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3907-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 09 01 CC MINòw @˜€†CC MIN SEP 1 1999[Þ›[H3þ8City Council Minutes-September 1,1999 Page 5 PROGRESSIVE EMPLOYMENT Mr. Joe Reyes and Robert Velazquez of Progressive MANAGEMENT PRESENTATION Employee Management each spoke during a Power- PERSONNEL/RISK MANAGER Point® presentation to the Council, highlighting the RECRUITMENT main deal points of their presentation as follows: Phase One Design: The first step is to ensure that the Human Resources Department is aligned to the goals and strategies of the city. By using benchmark criteria, PEM will position the City to develop cutting edge capabilities to better service the community. Second, PEM will institute and facilitate organizational development that accomplishes cost efficiency and customer focus. PEM will ensure that each department maintains a business plan aligned to the city's strategy and goals. Third, PEM will train and develop all city employees to focus on the city's mission by refocusing employees to improving service and quality of service while reducing costs. Fourth, PEM will create a partnership with the unions that will emphasize a win-win approach. Mutual gains are realized for the city and employees when the community receives optimum quality service levels. Phase Two Implementation: Using the strategic planning mode, PEM will involve all levels of city employees and departments in the process of defining and planning goals, objectives and strategies. PEM will have all department heads trained in re- engineering, negotiations, and total quality management. PEM will train a managers in train the trainer sessions to impart these tools with their employees. The employees will share in the benefits to these working tools in the application of their strategies and goals toward the city's mission. Phase Three Maintenance: Quality Surveys will be utilized to measure city employees' performance with customer satisfaction of services provided throughout the city. Relevant Performance Evaluations will be developed to identify individual performance and alignment to actual goals and strategies. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SEP-U02 1-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3906-U03 DO3907-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 09-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3907-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 09 01 CC MINòw @˜€†CC MIN SEP 1 1999[Þ›[H3þ8CityCouncil/Minutes-September, 1999 Page 6 PEM will partner with City Employees Unions to ensure a healthy relationship that is win-win for both the union membership and the City. PEM will establish employees communications committees that will ensure that the department heads and the City Council have a direct line to employees' concerns. Upon conclusion of the presentation, it was the consensus of the City Council to take no action on this item and defer this matter until a later date. It was further agreed by the Council to direct staff to move forward with the recruitment to fill the Personnel/Risk Manager position. There was no objection. ADJOURN There being no further mailers to be discussed, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Approved as presented by the City Council at their meeting held November 3,1999. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SEP-U02 1-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3906-U03 DO3907-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 09-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3907-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05