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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 10 06 CC MIN1999 10 06 CC MINòw @˜Ñ CC MIN OCT 6 1999[à›[H!© 8COUNCIL CHAMBER OCTOBER 6, 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, and Mayor Manuel Lozano. A motion was made to excuse Mayor Pro-Tern William Bill" Van Cleave for his absence this evening. MOTION: Mayor Lozano SECOND: Councilwoman Gair Motion carried. Also Present: Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; Dayle Keller, Interim Chief Executive Officer Richard LeGarra, Chief of Police; James B. Hathaway, Director of Finance; Ralph Nunez, Director of Recreation and Community Services; Ana Montenegro, City Treasurer; and Kathryn V. Tizcareno, City Clerk. OATH OF OFFICE- Mayor Lozano administered the Oath of Office to newly SALLY WI WIECK appointed Housing Commissioner Sally Wieck. RUBEN CHACON REQUEST Sally Wieck mad a letter on behalf of Mr. Ruben Chacon. Mr. Chacon, a Mt. San Antonio College student, is asking for assistance to raise the necessary funds in the amount of $1500 for the purpose of attending classes in Europe. Mr. Chacon's costs have been secured through grants and scholarships, however, the additional funds are to pay for the expenses of a nurse to accompany Mr. Chacon on his trip. PROCLAMATIONSICOMMENDATIONSIPRESENTAIONS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Mayor Lozano was joined by the City Council in AWARD LLOYD GARCIA presenting a distinguished service award to Mr. Garcia for his 30 years of service to the City of Baldwin Park. The Council expressed their appreciation to Mr. Garcia for the dedication and expertise that he brought to this organization during his tenure with the City and wished him well in his retirement. The Council presented Mrs. Garcia with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. A certificate of Recognition was presented to Lloyd Garcia, for his service to the community, by Patricia Lopez-Stephens, of Congressman Matthew Martinez' office; and Juan Lopez, of Senator Hilda Solis' office. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 OCT-U02 6-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3909-U03 DO3910-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 10-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3910-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 10 06 CC MINòw @˜Ñ CC MIN OCT 6 1999[à›[H!© 8City Council Minutes October 6,1999 Page 2 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Mayor Lozano presented Captain Dan AWARD CAPTAIN DAN HIGGINBOTHAM with a Distinguished Service Award for his 28 years of service with the City of Baldwin Park and congratulated Capt. Higginbotham on his recent job promotion as Chief of Police for the City of Murrietta. Councilmembers Gair and Pacheco joined Mayor Lozano in congratulating Dan on his recent promotion and future endeavors and for his dedicated service to the City of Baldwin Park. City Council presented a beautiful bouquet of flowers to Ms. Higgenbotham. Patricia Lopez-Stephens of Congressman Manhew Martinez' office presented Captain Higgenbotham with a Certificate of Congressional recognition. Juan Lopez of Senator Hilda Solis' office presented Captain Higgenbotham with a Certificate of Senatorial recognition. PROCLAMATION Mayor Lozano read a proclamation, proclaiming CHILD INJURY AND VIOLENCE October 8-22,1999 as Child Injury and Violence PREVENTION WEEK Prevention Week" in the City of Baldwin Park and asked staff to forward said proclamation to Maria Pacho of the Department of Health Services. CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING Chairperson Dolores Holguin, stated that the COMMISSION PRESENTATION Planning Commission has established this OF BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS recognition program to honor property owners for their hard work at improving the appearance of their properties. This year, the Planning Commission added the Business" category to the categories of the awards program. Mayor Lozano and the City Council joined the Planning Commission in presenting the 5th Annual Home Beautification Awards to the following recipients: Winner:, Andres and Rosa Vazquez, 5024 Larry Avenue. Finalists: Ruben and Catalina Loera, 13425 Los Angeles Street Alfredo and Irma Luna, 3353 Maine Avenue; Maria Martinez 3443 Maine Avenue; and Araceli and Michael Duran, 3536 Vineland Avenue. Business Category Winner Taco Ready, 13726 Francisquito Avenue. Mayor Lozano commended all of the participants and congratulated the winners for their hard work their and community involvement. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 OCT-U02 6-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3909-U03 DO3910-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 10-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3910-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 10 06 CC MINòw @˜Ñ CC MIN OCT 6 1999[à›[H!© 8City Council Minutes October 6,1999 Page 3 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS INVITATION TO VETERAN Mr. Monte Montenegro, resident invited the Council POW CEREMONY to attend a P.O.W. ceremony at the AMVETS facility in the City of Irwindale on October 9, 1999, at 1:00p.m. HISTORY OF BALDWIN PARK Ms. Eileen Phinero, resident, announced that the book, which she complied, titled, The Heritage of Baldwin Park" is available to be purchased at the Museum. HOME BEAUTIFICATION AWARD Mr. Larry Walton, resident, congratulated all of the RECIPIENTS CONGRATULATED 5m Annual Home Beautification Award recipients. CONTRIBUTIONS PLEDGED TO Mr. Larry Walton challenged the Chief of Police, RUBEN CHACON FOR TRIP Director of Recreation and Community Services, and the City Council to contribute funds to the Ruben Chacon fundraising efforts. The following persons made pledges to the cause of Ruben Chacon: Larry Walton, $100.00; Dolores Holguin, $200.00; Arjan Idnani, $100.00; Rick Forintos, $150.00; Councilwoman Gair, $200.00; Mayor Lozano, $200.00; Congressman Martinez' office, $100.00; Alfonso Contreras, $200.00; Ralph Nunez, $100.00; Attorney Alvarez-Glasman, $200.00; and Councilman Pacheco, $200.00. COMPLAINTS REGARDING ATHENS Maria last name not audible), 1102 Melham Avenue, DISPOSAL COMPANY La Puente, stated that she is an employee with Athens Recycling. She recently injured her foot on a metal object and was denied medical attention. She claims that her job assignment exposed her to needles, syringes, and many other toxic and contaminated types of waste. The employees of Athens decided to join a union and as a result those employees who chose to join the union were terminated. Raul Lopez, 8080 Oak Road, Covina, Principal Officer of Local Union 396, stated that his local had been contacted by the employees of Athens. According to the allegations, there are many violations of which the union has no jurisdiction over. Mr. Lopez clarified his position as it relates to this mailer, stating that he intends to pursue and exercise the rights of the employees of Athens Recycling. City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that it is important to note that the City Council has received these testimonies and takes these allegations to heart. Any action however, with respect to this business or their conduct, is outside of the jurisdiction of the City of Baldwin Park. It would seem more appropriate to BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 OCT-U02 6-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3909-U03 DO3910-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 10-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3910-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 10 06 CC MINòw @˜Ñ CC MIN OCT 6 1999[à›[H!© 8City Council Minutes October 6, 1999 Page 4 address these comments to the appropriate local jurisdiction which in this case, would be the City of Industry. Mr. Raul Lopez, acknowledge the statements made by Attorney Alvarez-Glasman, adding that he is aware of the jurisdiction limitations, however, he feels that since some of the individuals affected are residents, and that is why they addressed this council with this matter. Mayor Lozano thanked all of the individuals who spoke on this mailer and stated that he empathizes with all those affected. He further stated that the health and safety of all individuals is of concern to this Council, however, as mentioned by our City Attorney, it is obvious that our agency has no jurisdiction over that business. Mayor Lozano did state however, that he plans to visit the site in question. CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Tizcareno presented the consent calendar as follows: Councilman Pacheco pulled the following items from the Consent Calendar for discussion: 1) Item E" AWARD CONTRACT FOR DESIGN OF MEDIAN, PEDESTRIAN PUSH BUTTON SIGNAL AND PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS ALONG BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD, CIP 859; and 2) Item H" LOAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE LDC) Attorney Alvarez-Glasman pulled the following item from the Consent Calendar for discussion: 1) Item G APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER A motion was made to pull items E, H, and G from the consent calendar for further discussion. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilman Pacheco Motion carried CERTIFICATE OF POSTING Certificate of Posting for October 6, 1999, was approved. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of August 4, 1999, Regular & Study Session), were approved as presented. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 OCT-U02 6-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3909-U03 DO3910-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 10-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3910-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 10 06 CC MINòw @˜Ñ CC MIN OCT 6 1999[à›[H!© 8City Council Minutes October 6,1999 Page 5 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Further reading was waived and Resolution No. 9981 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK' was adopted. Mayor Pro-Tern Van Cleave abstained on all warrants to Mr. Bill's Hardware financial conflict of interest). AWARD OF CONTRACT TO City Council awarded a contract to Ruiz Engineering RUIZ ENGINEERING CIP 857, Company in the amount of $337,414.00 for the overlay, 858, 860, AND 861 construction of sidewalks, curbs, gutters, bus pads and pavement striping on Baldwin Park Boulevard Ramona Boulevard to Los Angeles Street), Puente Avenue Merced Avenue to Havenbrook Street), Puente Avenue Pacific Avenue to Central Avenue), and Puente Avenue Ramona Boulevard to Badillo Street). The Mayor was authorized to execute the agreement and the Director of Public Works was authorized to execute the necessary change orders in an amount not to exceed ten percent 10%) of the original contract amount. RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING AID Further reading was waived and Resolution No.9982 TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK REQUESTING AN STREETS ALLOCATION AND PAYMENT OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUND" was adopted. ORDINANCE 1146 ADOPTED RELATING Ordinance No.1146 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF TO THE PROVISIONS FOR THE POSITION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING BALDWIN PARK CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 31.03 RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CEO"), was adopted on second reading, read by title only and further reading thereof was waived. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED A motion was made to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilman Pacheco Motion carried. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO Councilman Pacheco commended Public Works LIN CONSULTING CIP 859 Department staff for the work they have put into this project. Councilman Pacheco expressed concern with the driveway located south of the $0.99 Store and the fact that the traffic congests especially when vehicles are backing up at the same time as vehicles attempting to enter oft of Baldwin Park Boulevard. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 OCT-U02 6-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3909-U03 DO3910-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 10-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3910-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 10 06 CC MINòw @˜Ñ CC MIN OCT 6 1999[à›[H!© 8City Council Minutes October 6,1999 Page 6 Engineering Supervisor Arjan Idnani explained that the 99Z Store has agreed to widen the driveway approach. The driveway would not be relocated rather, it wilt be widened by 5 to 6 feet. This plan will create a pocket long enough for approximately 6 to 7 vehicles, thus eliminating the congestion that now exists. Engineering Supervisor Idnani stated that the plans and specs for this project will be brought before the Council for approval. Councilman Pacheco requested that a copy of the plan be distributed to all Councilmembers for review. After discussion, a motion was made to Award the contract to Lin Consulting, Inc., in the amount of $12,500.00 for the design of median, pedestrian push button signal and parking lot improvements along Baldwin Park Boulevard, CIP 859. The Mayor was authorized to execute the agreement. MOTION: Councilman Pacheco SECOND: Councilwoman Gair Motion carried. LOAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Councilman Pacheco asked if the City Council has the opportunity to submit the names of interested persons who would like to sit on this Committee. Redevelopment Project Manager Rick Forintos stated that in order to analyze the two existing proposals, it is staff's recommendation to: 1) Appoint him Rick Forintos), the Chief Executive Officer, and one other Finance related individual from the business community as members of the Interim Committee; and 2) Move forward with this mailer as soon as possible. A motion was made to create an Interim Loan Review Committee as recommended by staff, with the understanding that upon review of the two existing applications, the Interim Loan Review Committee will be disbanded and a new Loan Committee will be created. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilman Pacheco Motion carried. APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT Attorney Alvarez-Glasman recommended that the AGREEMENT INTERIM CHIEF designations of Interim Executive Director of the EXECUTIVE OFFICER DAYLE KELLER) Redevelopment Agency and Interim Executive Director of the Housing Authority be added to the agreement between Dayle Keller and the City of Baldwin Park. A motion was made to approve the employment Agreement between Dayle Keller as Interim Chief Executive Officer and the City of Baldwin Park, and to BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 OCT-U02 6-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3909-U03 DO3910-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 10-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3910-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 10 06 CC MINòw @˜Ñ CC MIN OCT 6 1999[à›[H!© 8City Council Minutes October 6,1999 Page 7 add the designation of Interim Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency and Interim Executive Director of the Housing Authority to the agreement. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilman Pacheco Motion carried. At this time, Mayor Lozano introduced and welcomed Ms. Dayle Keller as the newly appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of the City of Baldwin Park. PUBLIC HEARINGS RESOLUTION AMENDING FEE Code Enforcement Supervisor Mark Dozmati SCHEDULE presented the report as follows: Building Standards magazine publishes a data table that reflects the current costs associated with the construction of most buildings. Staff uses this information to calculate plan check and building permit fees. We are currently using the figures established in the April 1995, valuation data and it is staff's recommendation that the a public hearing be conducted and that the 1999 Building Valuation Table adopted and included in the city Resolution of fees and charges. Mayor Lozano declared the Public Hearing OPEN for public participation. There was no one wishing to speak therefore, Mayor Lozano declared the Public Hearing CLOSED. A motion was made to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No.99-80 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 98-86 SETTING FEES AND CHARGES FOR ISSUANCE, PROCESSING, AND FILING OF VARIOUS CITY SERVICES AND PERMITS IN THE CITY'. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilman Pacheco Motion carried. REPORTS OF OFFICERS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES RESOLUTION OF INTENTION Director Nunez presented the report as follows: AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH PERS Public Employees Retirement Law states that employees that work more than 1,000 hours per year or individuals that are covened by PERS from other agencies must receive retirement benefits. We have been faced with the dilemma of trying to maintain a stable, well trained part time work force, yet we have BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 OCT-U02 6-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3909-U03 DO3910-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 10-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3910-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 10 06 CC MINòw @˜Ñ CC MIN OCT 6 1999[à›[H!© 8City Council Minutes October 6, 1999 Page 8 often lost them because of the 1,000 hour cap or have not been able to hire qualified individuals because of their employment with other PERS covered agencies. We have also made exceptions from time to time because of the needs of the organization to allow employees to work over the 1,000 hours and providing them with retirement benefits. However, this has created a two level part time employee system, which is not in the best interest of the City or the employees. By amending our contract with PERS and removing the part time exclusion it will allow departments to actually save money in not having to hire part time employees to accomplish required functions and provides a consistent part time benefits program. This change will not result in an increase to the City's current retirement contribution rates. A motion was made to introduce Ordinance No.1147 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM PERS", for first reading, read by title only and waive further reading thereof. The Resolution of Intent was approved and the Mayor and City ClerkiDeputy were authorized to sign the Certification documents on behalf of the City. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilman Pacheco Motion carried. PURCHASE OF BALLISTIC DUTY A motion was made to approve the purchase of 80 HELMETS PASGT Ballistic Duty Helmets from Gall's Inc., in the amount of $19,320.00. 60 helmets will be purchased immediately and the remainder will be purchased as the positions are filled. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilman Pacheco Motion carried. COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS SALE OF FIREWORKS FOR MILLENNIUM Director Nunez informed the Council that he has received inquires as to whether or not the City of Baldwin Park will allow the sale of fireworks for the millennium and asked for Council direction on this mailer. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 OCT-U02 6-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3909-U03 DO3910-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 10-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3910-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 10 06 CC MINòw @˜Ñ CC MIN OCT 6 1999[à›[H!© 8City Council Minutes- October 6,1999 Page 9 Councilwoman Gair expressed concern with the sale of fireworks for the millennium stating that the events and situations resulting from New Year's Eve alone are unknown and feels that approving firework sales will add a strain on police and fire service. A motion was made to prohibit the sale of fireworks in the City of Baldwin Park during the week of December 27-31,1999. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Mayor Lozano Motion carried. Councilman Pacheco asked for a copy of the existing eligibility criteria for non profit organizations to have a fireworks stand and, a copy of the city's rules, regulations and fees associated with the issuance of firework stand permits. UPDATE ON TRANSIT PLAN In response to Councilwoman Gair's inquiry, Director Hathaway responded that the term of the existing transit provider contract expires June, 2000. There is a provision in the contract to extend it an addition two years if there's the Council's desire, or we can solicit bids for a proposal. The mailer of the five-year plan is scheduled for the December 1, 1999 council meeting. At that time, we can further discuss our options and will seek direction from the Council as to how they would like to proceed with this mailer. MATTRESS DISPOSAL Councilwoman Gair commented the apparent increase of mattresses being placed along curbsides throughout the city and asked if this was in violation of the municipal code subject to a citation. Supervisor Dozmati stated that staff is continually picking up mattresses from curbside locations and would continue to monitor the situation. It was recommended that staff contact Waste Management and ask if they can include an information piece advising residents of the rules and requirements for heavy item pick ups. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Councilwoman Gair asked staff to conduct some POSITION research on whether or not the Council had frozen the Code Enforcement Officer position. Councilman Pacheco stated that he attended an American Society of Engineers conference. At the conference, he met Caltrans Director Jose Medina and District 7 Manager Bob Seasonman. There were a number of panelists who spoke on the direction Caltrans wants to take and how local government and other agencies can get involved with Caltrans to BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 OCT-U02 6-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3909-U03 DO3910-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 10-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3910-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 10 06 CC MINòw @˜Ñ CC MIN OCT 6 1999[à›[H!© 8City Council Minutes October 6, 1999 Page 10 address some of the issues currently at hand. I had the opportunity to discuss some of the problems and concerns we have about the maintenance and improvements on the I-10 Freeway. At this point, I would like to get Council consensus to move forward with that meeting and, also, to include Interim Chief Executive Officer Keller in future discussions pertaining to this matter. LIAISON COMMITTEE Mayor Lozano is requesting that staff proceed with the implementation of an Ad Hoc Committee consisting of perhaps twelve individuals, comprised of senior citizens and high school students. The purpose of this committee would be to serve as liaisons to the City Council and to give input as to their expectations of the city's future and direction. It is recommended that meetings be held bi-monthly and at some point, develop the committee to include middle and elementary School levels as well. Mayor Lozano requested that the issue of student internships be explored such that local students would have the opportunity to be exposed to the different levels of professionalism within our organization. SYHRE PARK GRANT Director Nunez announced that the City has received a grant in the amount of $400,000 for the purpose of improving Syhre Park. Director Nunez commended Supervisor Idnani for a job well done in assisting with the documents necessary to secure this grant POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME Chief LeGarra announced that since 1992, the crime RATES in the city has gone down by almost 65%, and through the month of August 1999, crime in the city has gone down 2.8%. ADJOURN There being no other matters to be discussed, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20. Mayor Lozano asked that this meeting be adjourned to the memory of former Irwindale Councilman Richard Breceda. Approved as presented by the City Council at their meeting held December 1,1999. Rosemary M Ramirez Deputy City Clerk BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 OCT-U02 6-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3909-U03 DO3910-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 10-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3910-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05