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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, Linda Gair, Marlen Garcia,
William Bill" Van Cleave, Mayor Pro-Tem Ricardo
Pacheco, and Mayor Manuel Lozano.
Also Present: Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney;
Dayle Keller, Chief Executive Officer; Mark Kling,
Captain; Mike Stedman, Captain; Jose Sanchez,
Interim Finance Director; Shafique Nayier, Interim
Public works Director; Rick Forintos, Interim Community
Development Director; Mike Salas, Interim
Recreation/Community Services Director; and
Rosemary M. Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk.
Absent: Kathryn V. Tizcareno, City Clerk; Ana
Montenegro, City Treasurer; Richard LeGarra, Chief of
Police.
PROCLAMATIONSICOM MENDATIONSIPRESENTATIONS
Mayor Lozano was joined by the City Council in
recognizing the following individuals:
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Lucia
LUCIA ENCISO Enciso for her dynamic performance of the Star
Spangled Banner, at the City Council Meeting of April 5,
2000.
49TH ANNUAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Awards of Excellence were presented to the 49n'
AWARD RECIPIENTS Annual Chamber of Commerce, Best of the Best"
Award Recipients as follows:
* Marilyn Ghirelli, 1999 Lucky Baldwin Park Service
Award accepted by Dr. Susan Parks);
* Danny Wagner, Young Citizen of the Year 2000; and
* Ralph Nunez, 1999 Citizen of the Year
The Baldwin Park Police Department Explorer Post
#654 and Cathy Kwan were not pmsent to accept their
awards therefore, the Mayor asked that these be re-
scheduled for the meeting of May 3, 2000.
SERVICE AWARD OLGA MORALES A service award was presented to Olga Morales for her
service as a Housing commissioner.
SERVICE AWARD DOLORES HOLGUIN A service award was presented to Dolores Holguin for
her service as Planning Commissioner. Dolores Holguin
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was not present however, Mayor Lozano accepted the
award on her behalf.
RECOGNITION AWARD RICHARD A recognition award was presented to Richard
ESPINOZA Espinoza in honor of his appointment as Commissioner
to the Rio Hondo Superior Court Commission, Division
3.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE DR. SUSAN An award of excellence was presented to Dr Susan
PARKS Parks in honor of being named Woman of Distinction
City of Baldwin ParkZ in commemoration of Women's
History Month, by Senator Hilda Solis.
RECOGNITION AWARD PJETT Mr Vergara was not present therefore, the award
VERGARA acknowledging his term as past 1999-2000 President of
the Taboa Association of Southern California, will be
forwarded to him.
RECOGNITION AWARD BENEDICTO Mr. Verceles was not present therefore, the award
Z. VERCELES JR. acknowledging him as newly elected President of the
Taboa Association of Southern California, will be
forwarded to him.
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENTS Certificates of Achievement were presented to the
GLADYS YUNE, MAI MORRIS, AND following individuals in recognition of receiving their
MARIA MONTES teaching credentials and for selecting the City of
Baldwin Park in which to contribute their talents: Gladys
Yune, Mai Morris, and Maria Montes.
PROCLAMATION NATIONAL LIBRARY A proclamation was presented Rafael Gonzalez, of the
WEEK Los Angeles County Library, Baldwin Park, proclaiming
April 9-15, 2000 as National Library Week" in the City
of Baldwin Park.
Mr. Gonzalez accepted a certificate of recognition on
behalf of Librarian Cynthia Ham, who was nominated as
an award recipient of the Charlotte Award.
NEWLY APPOINTED POLICE PERSONNEL Captain Kling introduced and presented the newly
appointed police personnel as follows:
Officer Rudy Campos, is a resident of the City of
Baldwin Park. He attended Mark Keppel High School in
Alhambra, and graduated in 1996.
Officer Joshua Hendricks was born in Montebello,
California. He resides in Lake Elsinore. He graduated
from Temescal Canyon High School in 1994.
Mayor Lozano and the City Council congratulated the
officers on their appointment and welcomed them to the
City of Baldwin Park.
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Cadet Erik Huizar and Cadet Rubia Pereira were not
present and rescheduled intmduction for the meeting of
May3,2000.
SERVICE AWARD MARLEN GARCIA A service award was presented to Marlen Garcia for her
service as Recreation and Community Services
Commissioner.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
RESIDENT CONCERNS Lucy Scott, resident spoke regarding various issues.
POLICE CHIEF AND STAFF THANKED Emma Moonyham, resident thanked Police Chief
LeGarra and the Police Department personnel for their
support with the Women's Club activities.
CITYNEXUS.COM Ed Casanova inquired about the CityNexus.com
proposal.
POLICE DEPARTMENT ISSUES Hilario Sanchez, resident recently had a situation
involving his pet dog and the police department. Mr.
Sanchez inquired about city codes relating to this
mailer.
This subject mailer was referred to Planning staff and
Chief Executive Officer Keller.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Deputy City Clerk Ramirez presented the Consent
Calendar as follows:
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED Councilwoman Gair asked that the following item be
pulled for discussion:
1) Item 1-D1 REQUEST INCREASE TO THE
AMOUNT OF SILENT SECOND ASSISTANCE
Mayor Pro-Tem Pacheco asked that the following item
be pulled for discussion:
1) Item 1-C, APPROVAL OF LEUER OF INTENT
TO PROCEEED TO PREPARE A
COMPREHENSIVE ENGINEERING
ANALYSIS FOR IMPLEMETING ENERGY
EFFICIENCY PROGRAM
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of April 5, 2000 were approved as presented.
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Further reading was waived and Resolution No.2000-
27 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
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AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK", was
adopted. Councilman Van Cleave abstained on all
warrants to Mr Bill's Hardware financial conflict of
interest).
OPPOSITION TO SB 2163, THE NOT MILK' City Council declared its opposition to SB 2163 and SB
BILL AND SB 2164, LOWERING MILK 2164, and authorized the Mayor to execute the letters
QUALITY & NUTRITION STANDARDS BILL of opposition.
ASSEMBLY BILL 2110 RELATING TO City Council approved the support for Assembly Bill
GRAFFITINANDALISM 2110 and provided letters of endorsement to the State
Public Safety Committee, the State Assembly Standing
Committee, and Assemblyman Rod Pacheco.
SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM AGREEMENTS City Council authorized staff to submit an application to
the State of California, Department of Education to
participate in the 2000 Summer Food Services
Program. The Agreement with the El Monte Union
High School District for the preparation of program
meals was approved and Interim Director Salas was
authorized to execute the necessary documents.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made to approve the consent calendar as
presented.
MOTION: Councilwoman Garcia
SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tem Pacheco
Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION
APPROVAL OF LEUER OF INTENT A motion was made to table this item to May 17, 2000.
TO PROCEEED TO PREPARE A MOTION: Mayor Pro-Tem Pacheco
COMPREHENSIVE ENGINEERING SECOND: Councilwoman Gair
ANALYSIS FOR IMPLEMETING Motion carried.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM
REQUEST INCREASE TO THE AMOUNT Councilwoman Gair asked if the loan increase could be
OF SILENT SECOND ASSISTANCE lowered to $15,000I$30,000 per loan rather than
$20,000I$40,000.
Housing Rehabilitation Coordinator Mike Cravens
stated that the thought could be entertained however,
staff met with three exclusive lenders that were
approved by Council. Coordinator Cravens stated that
they have only done two loans that pertain to the silent
second for the year 2000. Coordinator Cravens added
that in 1995 the average sales price of a home was
$115, 000 five years later the sales price today is
$151,000. The interest rate has increased 2.5; the
income eligibility in the program amount has going only
gone up 1.6 percent The average buyer is qualifying
for $100,000 to $110,000.
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A motion was made to approve the increase in GAP
financial assistance from $20,000 to $40,000 per loan.
MOTION: Councilwoman Gair
SECOND: Councilman Van Cleave
Motion carried.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING PROGRAM Captain Stedman presented the report as follows:
Our Crime Free Multi-Housing Program entails a task
forceZ orientation with an inclusive approach to solving
blight and criminal problems. We envision a task force
made up of many departments in our city government,
including police, fire, code enforcement, and building
and safety. The task force identifies locations where
blight andlor criminal conduct are problems. One key
component to the success of such a program is an
experienced and knowledgeable city prosecutor.
Prosecutorial action is generally a last and final resort,
but essential where cooperation cannot be obtained
through request. A budget request will be made for the
upcoming fiscal year to cover these expenses out of the
police budget. Staff requests City Council approval to
solicit requests for proposals RFP) for a city prosecutor
services provider.
Councilwoman Gair stated that she supports this
program provided that the city has funds to proceed and
that departments are included and not duplicate their
efforts.
A motion was made to approve sending out request for
Proposals RFP) for city prosecutor services.
MOTION: Councilwoman Gair
SECOND: Councilman Van Cleave
Motion carried.
PROPOSED METORLINK PARKING FEES Transit Coordinator Kara Bouton presented the report
as follows:
At the request of the City Council, staff has researched
the possibility of charging for parking at the Metrolink
station. The Metrolink Station at the City of Baldwin
Park is currently used to capacity with many commuters
using street parking to access the station. The City also
has a Park and Ride lot at the intersection of Ramona
Boulevard and Badillo Street. This report addresses
only the possibility of charging for parking in the lot
adjacent tot he Metrolink Station. The City of Covina
currently charges for parking at their station, the rates
they charge are $20.00 for non-residents and $10.00 for
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residents. This has not diminished demand for parking
in Covina as they sell out of parking permits every
month. The benefit of charging for parking in Baldwin
Park is that we would be to cover some of the costs
associated with the station, which are currently being
paid out of Proposition A funds. Staff recommends that
the City Council select an alternative as outlined in
memorandum dated April 19, 2000.
Mayor Pro-Tern Pacheco asked that a cost analysis be
brought back to the City Council for review.
A motion was made to charge a $20.00 per month for
non-residents and $10.00 per month for residents.
MOTION: Mayor Pro-Tern Pacheco
SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia
NOES: Councilwoman Gair and Councilman
Van Cleave.
Motion carried.
AWARD CONTRACT FOR AUDITING Interim Director Sanchez presented the report as
SERVICES FY ENDING JUNE 30,2000 follows:
The City conducted a request for proposal process for
audit services beginning with the fiscal year ending
June 30, 2000. Fourteen RFP's were mailed and three
responses were received. The three proposals were
carefully rated based on a criteria based methodology.
The firm of Lance, Soil & Lunghard was found to be the
most qualified bidder based on all criteria. A reference
and background check was conducted by contacting
those cities listed as clients of the current and past. All
cities contacted had favorable comments with regard to
the services they have provided. The City is
considering awarding the audit contract for a five-year
period. Since the City is changing auditors after a six-
year period, it would be in the City's best interest to
award the new audit contract for a three-year period
initially, with a one-year extension option for each of the
remaining two years. Copies of the pmposals and the
rating worksheets used in the evaluation are on file in
the office of the Director of Finance should the City
Council wish to review them. It is staff recommendation
to award a Five-year contract to Lance, SoIl & Lunghard
for audiUng services beginning with the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2000, at the cost of $41,860.00
per/year; and 2) authorize staff to develop and prepare
an agreement for the Mayors signature, that is
consistent with the proposal for audit service and fees.
Mayor Pro-Tern Pacheco did not agree with the Staffs
recommendation and recommended hiring Vasquez &
Farukhi & Company.
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Councilwoman Gair stated that Vasquez & Farukhi &
Company do not indicate that they are certified public
accounts and that their audit manager just recently
passed his CPA examination and is not yet certified.
Councilwoman Gair also brought up the fact that their
Senior Auditor is not certified public accountant.
Councilwoman Gair also stated that Vasquez & Farukhi
& Company do not have the experience for similar
audits size and structure. Councilwoman Gair also
pointed out that the city would be looking at $15,000
extra overall and she does not think that Vasquez &
Farukhi & Company meet the criteria that was set forth.
Mayor Pro-Tern Pacheco stated that he contacted a
listed reference, John Omelas, City Manager of the City
of San Fernando. Mr. Omelas stated that he was very
satisfied with Vasquez & Famkhi's performance. Mayor
Pro-Tern Pacheco stated that Vasquez & Famkhi &
Company do have a certified public accountant.
Mayor Pro-Tern Pacheco stated that he feels they are a
qualified company.
Councilwoman Gair stated that Vasquez & Farukhi &
Company should have indicated all their qualifications
in their bid. She further she opposed to going against
staff's recommendation which is to award the contract
to a firm who is the lowest bidder with the highest
qualifications.
Gilbert Vasquez, Managing Partner of Vasquez &
Farukhi & Company stated that in their 30 years of
business they have never been sued nor have they
have had a complaint filed against them. They currently
do the audits for the City of San Fernando. Mr. Vasquez
stated that the City of San Fernando is very satisfied
with their work. In addition, our firm does the audit for
the City of Gardena. Vasquez & Famkhi has completed
the City of Garden's audit on time for the first time in ten
years. Mr. Vasquez stated that Vasquez & Famkhi &
Company also do the audit for Metrolink, the audit for
Rio Hondo Community College, for the last ten years.
Mr. Vasquez stated that he is also the President of the
State Board of Accountancy, which is the body that
licenses and overseas all the CPA's in California. Mr.
Vasquez stated that he believes that they are
immanently qualified to conduct this audit.
Councilwoman Garcia stated that she also had an
opportunity to call the City Manager of the City of San
Fernando. Mr. Omelas, City Manager for the City of
San Fernando stated that Vasquez & Famkhi came into
the City on a 312 vote, they ranked 6 out of the 9 firms
that applied for the contract. The Firm has now been
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there nine years; they have brought value to the City.
The firm is also very professional and excellent to work
with. The City of San Fernando is very satisfied with
their product that this firm has to offer. The finance staff
is very happy with the firm. Councilwoman Garcia also
stated that this firm provides education sessions for City
Council and staff. Councilwoman Garcia stated that
she is very impressed with this firm and is in support of
contracting their services.
Councilwoman Gair asked Mr. Vasquez if the Audit
Manager and Senior Audit Manager that will be
assigned the audit in Baldwin Park, are Certifled Public
Accountants.
Mr. Vasquez stated that the Audit Manager has passed
his CPA exam and has all the prerequisite experience
to obtain her certificate. Mr. Vasquez assured the
council that their auditors have the experience and skills
to perform the task.
Councilwoman Gair asked Mr. Vasquez if his audit firm
has experience in conducting audits for a city similar in
size as Baldwin Park. Councilwoman Gair also asked
Interim Finance Director Sanchez if the other auditing
firms were invited to the City Council meeting.
Interim Finance Director Sanchez stated that they were
not. The objective was for council to award the contract
as recommended, and authorize staff to prepare the
contract for the mayors execution, Upon the Mayors
execution of the contract, the selected firm would be,
brought back and introduced to the Council.
Councilwoman Gair asked Mr. Vasquez if this was his
normal practice to show up at Council meetings when
they think they are being declined.
Mr. Vasquez stayed that it is not their normal practice
but they do it from time to time. Mr. Vasquez stated that
they were not invited however, their firm tcok the liberty
to attend this meeting, which was noted in the RFP.
Interim Finance Director Sanchez stated that he also
contacted the City of San Fernando and spoke with the
Finance Director. Director Sanchez asked about
Vasquez & Farukhi and the Finance Director stated that
everything was going fine. The first year was a little
difficult to get through because they were somewhat
limited in their experience but after a trial and error
everything started to work out okay.
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Director Sanchez stated that Vasquez & Famkhi does
not prepare for the City of San Fernando and that is the
CAFR comprehensive annual financial report), rather it
is prepared by their in-house staff. Director Sanchez
explained that is a very important issue especially
because staff is not positioned to this in terms of
staffing experience and qualifications required to
prepare the CAFRP report. Director Sanchez stated
that the City has to rely on the auditors for that.
Director Sanchez further stated that Vasquez & Farukhi
& Company does not have the experience that it takes
to conduct an audit for a City of this size. In addition
they are higher in cost than the other firms.
Councilman Van Cleave stated his opposition to Mayor
Pro-Tern Pacheco's recommendation to select Vasquez
& Famkhi & Company stating that the two other firms
were Certified Public Accountants that would be
assigned to Baldwin Park and the representatives firm
of Vasquez & Farukhi & Company would not be certified
Public Accountants.
After lengthy discussion, a motion was made to not
accept staff's recommendation of awarding the contract
to Lance, Soil & Lunghard but rather, award the
contract to Vasquez & Famkhi & Company.
MOTION: Mayor Pro-Tern Pacheco
SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia
NOES: Councilwoman Gair, Councilman Van
Cleave
Motion carried.
SISTER CITY PROGRAM Deputy City Clerk Ramirez presented the report as
follows:
At the City Council meeting of April 5, 2000,
Councilwoman Garcia requested that this mailer be
brought back to the City Council for
consideration/action. It is staff's understanding that the
City of Baldwin Park has previously established a Sister
City relationship with the City of Valle Del Bravo,
Mexico. Interaction between the two cities has been
inactive for approximately 10 years. Discussions were
held by the City Council as recent as 1998, and also in
1993, with regards to establishing a Sister City with the
City of Hubei, China and with the City of Chipata,
Zambia. There are no records indicating however, that
a relationship was ever established with either of these
cities. Most recently, Councilwoman Garcia has
indicated that she has been contacted by citizens
regarding establishing a relationship with cities in
Mexico. The benefits of becoming a member of the
U.S.IMexico organization would be the assistance it
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provides in establishing a program with a city in Mexico.
The application fee is $175.00. A similar organization
could not be located that is directly associated with
China, however we have contacted the Sister Cities
International SCI) Organization which provides
assistance in establishing sister city programs in
various countries, including Mexico and China. The
membership fee for this organization is $480.00.
Information was obtained from the organization's
website at www.sister-cities.org.
Initial research indicates that cities have formed one of
two methods. Some cities operate the program directly,
such as the City of Commerce. The majority of the
cities, such as Norwalk and South El Monte, operate
their programs through independent committees. Staff
is requesting direction regarding 1) Status of existing
relationship with City of Valle Del Bravo, Mexico; 2)
Concept desired for Sister City program, i.e.,
independent committee vs. continued City Sponsored;
3) Determination of membership in either the
U.S./Mexico Sister Association or the Sister Cities
International OrganizaUon; and 4) Authorize staff to
proceed with additional research in order to bring back
a specific recommendation.
A motion was made to disband the existing association
with Vista Del Bravo; and to establish an association
with Mexico only; form an independent committee and
submit an application to US/Mexico for the amount of
$175.00 for membership fee.
MOTION: Mayor Lozano
SECOND: Mayor PrZTem Pacheco
Motion carried.
CEASAR CHAVEZ AMPITHEATER PLAQUE Interim Director Salas presented the report as follows:
This report is an update in regards to the bronze plaque
and/or public art piece to be placed at the Cesar E.
Chavez Amphitheater in Morgan Park. On February 21,
1996, the City Council dedicated and renamed the
Morgan Park Amphitheater to the Cesar E. Chavez
Amphitheater. while informal discussions of a plaque
took place by the City Council at that time, there is no
evidence that style or design was discussed or
approved. Consequently, a plaque has not been
installed for unveiling.
Staff recommends that the City Council 1) Authorize
staff to continue the bidding process for such plaque; 2)
Direct staff as to how soon this project is to be
completed; and 3) If time permits, make arrangements
for the presentation to take place at the upcoming
Cinco de Mayo" celebration on May 6, 2000.
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A motion was made to accept staff's recommendation
and if possible, have the plaque completed and
unveiled at the Cinco De Mayo celebration to be held
May 6, 2000.
MOTION: Mayor Pro-Tern Pacheco
SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia
Motion carried.
PROPOSED MORATORIUM ON Interim Director Forintos presented the report as
TACO STANDS USES follows:
At its meeting of April 5, 2000, the City Council
expressed an interest in establishing a moratorium on
new businesses selling Mexican Food throughout the
City. This proposed moratorium is the result of a
perception that the City does not have a balance of
different types of restaurants throughout the City. As
the Council members are aware, moratoriums are
generally adopted to stop out-of-control' development
and businesses that can be constmed as a threat to the
public health, safety and welfare of the community. As
part of the moratorium, staff is proposing to complete
research dating back several years to make a
determination on the yearly increase in the number of
establishments selling Mexican food taco stands).
Furthermore, staff will consult with the Licensing
Department regarding the different types of restaurants
that sell Mexican Food and make a determination as to
which types of businesses the moratorium would apply.
A motion was made to receive and file.
MOTION: Councilman Van Cleave
SECOND: Councilwoman Gair
Motion carried.
PROPOSED MORATORIUM ON Mayor Pro-Tern Pacheco questioned the proposed
MEDICAL OFFICES USES WITHIN moratorium, stating it would be adverse to the objective
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT of the Economic Development goals of the City.
After lengthy discussion a motion was made to receive
and file.
MOTION: Mayor Lozano
SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tern Pacheco
Motion carried.
TIME EXTENTION ON EXISTING TOWING Captain Kling presented the report as follows:
SERVICE AGREEMENTS
In lieu of renewal of the existing contracts, a ninety- 90)
day extension is requested. Staff is currently preparing
a franchise tow service agreement, which will replace
the current contract. A Franchise type of an agreement
will result in a significant increased benefit to the City.
This revision will be completed within ninety 90) days
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Upon inquiry for clarification by Attorney Alvarez-
Glasman, Mayor Lozano stated that the Council does
not desire to renew with Albert's Tow.
In response to Councilwoman Gair's inquiry, Mayor
Lozano stated that the motion was to authorize a 90-
day extension to three companies, Budget, Royal
Coaches and Freddie Mac. Albert's Tow will be
excluded.
A substitute motion was made to approve the extension
however, remove Albert's Towing from the extension.
MOTION: Councilwoman Garcia
SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco
Motion carried.
COUNCILISTAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMENDED Councilwoman Gair congratulated Police Department
ON SECURING $80K GRANT on successfully acquiring an $80,000 grant for
computers.
ICRMA CONFERENCE Councilwoman Gair spoke of the great ICRMA
conference she and Risk Manager Mesa had recently
attended in Cathedral City.
ICE CREAM VENDOR NOISE ENFORCEMENT Councilwoman Gair stated that some Ice Cream Tmck
vendors are operating with exceptionally high music
volumes and requested that the Business License
Department notify all of these vendors of the noise loud
music) ordinance.
BALDWIN PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT Councilwoman Garcia announced the upcoming
MULTI-CULTURAL EVENT School District's Multi-Cultural Fair to be held May 15,
2000, from 9:00a.m. 12:00p.m.
GOOD WILL PROCLAMATION Councilwoman Garcia requested that a proclamation be
prepared and mailed to Goodwill Industries, proclaiming
May 3-9, 2000 as Good Will Industries" week.
UPCOMING LEAGUE CONFERENCE Councilwoman Garcia announced the upcoming League
Leadership Conference on June 7-9, 2000 at Bass
Lake. If interested, registration is required for three
members to attend. Councilwoman Gair, Mayor Pro-
Tern Pacheco, and Mayor Lozano will attend.
FREEWAY TASK FORCE Mayor Pro-Tern Pacheco gave an update on the
Freeway Task Force, stating that the next meeting will
be held on May 3, 2000 at 9:30 a.m.
QUAN'S CARWASH Mayor Pro-Tern Pacheco inquired on the status of
Quan's Carwash.
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COUNCILMAN VAN CLEAVE THANKED Councilman Van Cleave thanked City Council for
CITY COUNCIL authorizing to provide transportation over the weekend
for Baldwin Park Beautiful. In oonjunction with the
clean-up, Census materials were distributed by the
volunteers.
CENSUS OUTREACH CAMPAIGN Councilman Van Cleave commended staff thanked staff
for a successful Census Outreach Campaign.
PLAQUE REQUEST Mayor Lozano requested a plaque for the Family
Services Center and Central Park West This mailer to
be discussed at a later date.
ADJOURN There being no further matters before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m., in the memory of
Gloria Robles.
Approved as corrected by the City Council
at their Meeting hel y 17, 2000
Rosemary M. Ramirez
Deputy City Clerk
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and will be available for implementation on a date to
coincide with the start of the new fiscal year. Basura's
Towing, a provider under the existing agreement, is
ceasing business operations upon expiration of their
current contractual obligation. Therefore, Basura's
towing will be excluded from the requested ninety 90)
day extension. Staff recommends the City Council
approve the proposed ninety-(90) day extension of the
existing contractual agreement between the City and
Albert's Towing, Budget Towing1 Royal Coaches
Towing, and Freddie Mac's Towing
A motion was made to approve a ninety-day extension.
MOTION: Councilman Van Cleave
SECOND: Councilwoman Gair
Councilman Pacheco requested discussion on this
mailer:
Mayor Pro-Tern Pacheco stated that Basura's Towing
Company is no longer in business in the City.
Councilwoman Garcia asked if it would be possible to
narrow down the contracts to just one company.
Councilman Van Cleave responded that it would not be
possible, especially because the City uses these
companies on a rotating basis.
Captain Kling informed the Council that staff is seeking
a 90-day extension only so that the specifics of a new
contract can be worked out. Staff's recommendation is
not intended for the purpose of making changes to
current list of companies. A complete towing contract
will be brought back to the Council for approval.
Mayor Pro-Tern Pacheco expressed concern with the
monetary amount that a victim pays for vehicle release
and storage fees and asked that this mailer be
considered in the contract drafting process. Captain
Kling stated that a policy is in place that waives vehicle
release fees to victims of stolen vehicles etc., as well as
the policy of staff promptly notifying the victim such as
to avoid storage fees for a great length of time. The
storage fees charged by each of the towing service is
competitive however, can be discussed with each
agency.
Captain Kling stated that Albert's Tow Company was
one of the companies that is on the contract and is still
in business; it is Basura's Towing that went out of
business.
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