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14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE WEDNESDAY
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 5:00P.M.
The CITY COUNCIL of the City of Baldwin Park met in a REGULAR SESSION at the above time and
place.
ROLL CALL Present: CouncillAgency Members: Linda Gair, Marlen
Garcia, William &`Bill" Van Cleave, Mayor Pro Tern Ricardo
Pacheco, and Mayor Manuel Lozano.
Also Present: Dayle Keller, Chief Executive Officer;
Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Allomey; Richard LeGarra
Chief of Police; Jose Sanchez, Interim Finance Director
Shafique Naiyer, Public Works Director; Rick Forintos
Community Development Director; Manny Carrillo,
Recreation & Community Services Director; Ana
Montenegro, City Treasurer; and Rosemary Ramirez
Deputy City Clerk.
Absent: Kathryn V. Tizeareno, City Clerk
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Lozano was joined by the City Council in accepting
and presenting the following:
PRESENTATION BY WOODARD Lonrime resident, Ms. Woodard recently celebrated her
FAMILY 100 birthday. In addition to her many accomplishments,
Ms. Woodard was the first ever retiree to have retired
from her employment with the City of Baldwin Park. On
behalf of Ms. Woodard, her son, John Howard, presented
a home video, consisting of footage that includes the City
of Baldwin Park, dating back to 1890.
ANGELA GERARDO An Award of Excellence was presented to Angela
Gerardo in honor and recognition of graduaflng with high
honors and for receiving the prestigious Woman of the
Year" Award.
JARED GAIR-CEJA An Award of Excellence was presented to Jared Gair-
Ceja Ceja, in honor and recognition of graduating in the
top 1% of his class, being selected as Valedictorian,
receiving the Keys of Knowledge", and for receiving the
Ward and Alice Munson Busin6ss Scholarship Award.
BALDWIN PARK HOME Awards of Merit were presented to the Baldwin Park
REHABILITATION PROJECT Home Rehabilitation Project participants for their
community service and contribution to the success of this
project.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
PROPOSED METROLINK PARKING FEES Dan Trunco, resident, spoke in opposition to the
proposed Metrolink parking fees. He disagrees with
charging individuals, particularly residents, since this is a
service that was approved for their benefit.
Adam Oliver, La Puente resident, expressed his
opposition to the proposed parking fees at the Metrolink
Parking facility. He asked the Council to consider
recovering costs from either the state or local legislators
prior to passing the costs to parking patrons.
Henry Ortiz, Irwindale resident, echoed the statements
made by Mr. Oliver, and asked for Council consideration
to reject the proposed charges.
Roslyn Lee, West Covina resident, spoke in opposition to
the parking fee, stating that the increase as proposed,
would cause a financial hardship for her. Additionally, if
the fee is implemented, it will discourage individuals from
using the rapid transit system.
CHIEF LEGARRA THANKED Dan Trunco, expressed his appreciation to Chief LeGarra
for the excellent operation of his department.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED
Deputy City Clerk Ramirez presented the Consent
Calendar as follows:
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED Councilwoman Gair requested that the following item be
removed for discussion:
1) Item 1-A, Minutes
Councilman Van Cleave requested that Item 1-E be
removed. He retracted his request, therefore, Item l-E
remained on the Consent Calendar.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED
Consent Calendar items B, C, D, E, and F" were
presented for approval as follows:
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Resolution No.2000-76 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. Councilman
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William Bill" Van Cleave abstained on all warrants to Mr.
Bill's Hardware financial conflict of interest).
TREASURER3S REPORT June, 2000 Treasurer's Report for June, 2000 was received and filed.
AMENDMENT NO.6 TO JOINT POWERS Amendment No.6 to the Joint Exercise of Powers
AGREEMENT FOOTHILL TRANSIT Agreement with Foothill Transit, acknowledging the
changes of all references made on the agreements from
Foothill Transit Zone or the Zone to Foothill Transit", was
approved.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS & The plans and specifications were approved and staff
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE & was authorized to advertise and solicit bids to modify the
AND SOLICIT BIDS, CIP 851 existing traffic signal at Ramona Boulevard and Merced
Avenue; Authorization was granted to remove and
replace two traffic signal controller cabinets at Baldwin
Park Boulevard and Olive Street and at Ramona
Boulevard and Puente Avenue, CIP 851.
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR 1999-2000 A contract was awarded to Gentry Brothers Inc., in the
CDBG STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT amount of $276,280, for Street Improvements to be
CIP 862 completed on various streets within the City for FY 1999-
2000, CDBG CIP 862. The Mayor was authorized to
execute the agre6ment, and the Public Works Director
was authorized to execute change orders necessary
during the course of this construction in an amount not to
exceed seven percent 7%) of the original contract
amount.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL A motion was made to approved the consent calendar as
presented.
MOTION: Councilwoman Gair
SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco
Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES JUNE 7, 2000 Councilwoman Gair requested that the minutes of June
20, and July 12, 2000, be excluded from consideration of
approval, as they were not included in the agenda packet.
A motion was made to approve the minutes of June 7,
2000, as presented.
MOTION: Member Gair
SECOND: Vice Chairman Pacheco
Motion carried.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
PERSONNEL COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS A motion was made to continue this matter to August
AND/OR REAPPOINTMENTS Cont'd from 7112KD) 2, 2000.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco
SECOND: Councilman Van Cleave
Motion carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS A motion was made to continue this matter to August
AND/OR REAPPOINTMENTS Cont'd from 7112c0) 2, 2000.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco
SECOND: Councilman Van Cleave
Motion carried.
LEAGUE ANNUAL CONFERENCE A motion was made to appoint Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco
DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE as Delegate and Councilwoman Gair as Alternate as
voting representatives at the upcoming League of
California Cities Conference to be held in Anaheim,
September, 2000.
MOTION: Councilwoman Garcia
SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco
Motion carried.
SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 1491 A motion was made to support the passage of SB 1491,
TRAIN HORN DEVICES which if passed, will authorize a pilot project for automatic
staUonary train horns at railroad grade-crossings. Staff
was instructed to send corresponding staff report to State
Senator Hilda Solis, Assemblyman Maritn Gallegos, and
Metrolink.
MOTION: Councilwoman Gair
SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO 1165- RELATING TO Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco recommended that students,
METROLINK STATION PERMIT PARKING senior citizens and physically disabled persons, be
exempt from paying the subject fees.
Councilwoman Gair expressed opposition to imposing the
fees on Baldwin Park residents and feels that there may
be another way to recover the costs associated with the
maintenance of the parking lot. She also questioned if
whether establishing a fee would be contrary to the efforts
of the Air Quality Management District, to reducing vehicle
travel.
Mayor Lozano concurred with Councilwoman Gair, stating
that he feels alternate funding sources should be sought.
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Councilman Van Cleave is in favor of the parking fee and
feels the revenues derived from the sale of permits will
help offset the operating costs.
Councilwoman Garcia is in favor of the parking fee,
stating that while funding sources are available to cover
associated costs of maintaining the parking lot, and feels
fiscally responsible for to bringing revenues back into the
City for the services that are provided.
After discussion, a motion was made to read by title only,
waive further reading thereof, and introduce for first
reading, Ordinance No.1165 entitled, AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING
SECTION 72.13(C) OF THE BALDWIN PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE, ALLOWING AN INDIVIDUAL TO
APPLY FOR A VALID CITY PERMIT TO STOP, STAND
OR PARK A VEHICLE IN A PROHIBITED, LIMITED OR
RESTRICTED AREA, AND AMENDING SECTION 74,
ESTABLISHING A PARKING SCHEDULE FOR TWO-
HOUR STREET PARKING", read by title only, and waive
further reading thereof; and, to exempt the Metrolink
permit parking fees for students, senior citizen's and
physically disabled persons.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco
SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia
NOES: Councilmember Gair and Mayor Lozano
Motion carried.
FACILITIES & FLEET ANNUAL CONTRACTS Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco informed the Council that he and
FY 2000-2001 contd from &Z) Councilman Van Cleave met with staff to review the
proposed contracts. As a result of the meeting, it was
suggested that in the future, that staff make an effort to
work with local businesses so that they are informed
about the bidding process.
A motion was made to authorize staff to issue purchase
orders for various services as listed in Aftachment A" of
the staff report.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco
SECOND Councilman Van Cleave
Motion carried.
SOLE SOURCE ANNUAL CONTRACTS A motion was made to award sole source contracts to
FACILITIES & FLEET MAINTENANCE USA Alarm System, Inc., in the amount of $13,000, and
DIVISION FY2OOO-2001 cont'd from 612DiOO) to San Diego Rotary Broom in the amount of $16,000.
MOTION: Councilman Van Cleave
SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco
Motion carried.
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VEHICLE TIRE PURCHASE FOR FY2OOO-2001 A motion was made to waive formal bidding procedures
Continued from 6(20(30) for the purchase of tires for Qity vehicles and equipment
and authorize staff to purchase the tires in accordance
with State bid.
MOTION: Councilwoman Gair
SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco
Motion carried.
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES CONTRACT A motion was made to award the contract to Sanitary
Cont'd from 6/20(30) Supply in the amount of $51,995.42 for the purchase of
janitorial supplies.
MOTION: Councilwoman Gair
SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco
Motion carried.
AUDIT SERVICES CONTRACT In response to Mayor Lozano's request, Gilbert Vasquez,
VASQUEZ FARUKHI & COMPANY, LLP of Vasquez Famkhi & Company, agreed to reduce the
Cont'd from 7/12100) contract amount equal to that of the lowest bidder.
In response to Councilwoman Gairs inquiry, Attorney
Alvarez-Glasman stated that the Request for Proposal
process is different than that of the process for public
works bid proposal acceptance. The law does not prohibit
a city from reducing the bid amount of a Request for
Proposal. As such, the requirement to re-advertise does
not apply in this case.
In reply to Councilwoman Gair's concern regarding the
qualifications of the persons who will be assigned to the
City, Mr. Vasquez stated that one of the accountants has
15 years of experience, and is in the process of becoming
certified. Mr. Vasquez also stated that his firm is
experienced in preparing Housing Audits and CAFR
Reports.
Councilwoman Gair is of the opinion that the contract
should be a three-year contract as opposed to a three-
year with an open end two-year option.
A motion was made to award a three-year contract with
an option to renew for years 4 and 5) with Vasquez
Famkhi & Company LLP, for audit services in the reduced
amount $41,860. The Mayor was authorized to execute
the contract.
MOTION: Councilwoman Garcia
SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco
NOES: Councilmembers: Gair, Van Cleave
Motion carried.
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COUNCIUSTAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
DISCUSSION RELATING TO FIREWORK Chief Executive Officer Keller reported that this
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS matter has been previously discussed and most
recently, placed on this agenda at the request of Mayor
Pro Tern Pacheco, for discussion of proposed
amendments.
In reviewing past files, it appears as though the same
fourteen organizations are the ones that have applied
year after year.
Councilwoman Gair stated that the fourteen organizations
have been grand-fathered in. To the best of her
recollection, this may have been an administrative policy
decision.
Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco suggested that Council look into
amending the criteria used to determine eligibility,
assigning the booths using a lottery system, and perhaps
implemenflng more stringent finance reporting
requirements.
After discussion, staff was directed to obtain model
ordinances from surrounding cities, research the existing
policies, and bring back at a later date for Council review
and input. There were no objections.
SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL Councilwoman Garcia updated the Council on the
CONFERENCE status of the Sister Cities Program. Deputy City Clerk
Ramirez has taken an active, lead role in implementing
this project. A flyer has been prepared that advertises for
individuals to participate as members of the steering
committee. The flyer will be published in the August issue
of the NOW,. Director Carrillo and Executive Director
Oliver of the Chamber of Commerce are also involved in
the process of implementing the program. An
Intemational Sister Cities Association Conference, will be
held August 2-6, 2000, in Morelia, Michoacan. We will
attend for the purpose of representing the City of Baldwin
Park in the search of a prospective Sister City in Mexico
City Treasurer Montenegro stated that a partnership was
formed many years ago with Valle del Bravo, Mexico and
suggested that perhaps a relationship could be re-
established with that city. Councilwoman Garcia stated
that the city of Valle del Bravo would be looked for while in
attendance at the conference.
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY Councilman Van Cleave expressed concern with the
continued existence of the Historical Society and
suggested that the City take a more active role as far as
support, participation and involvement in the Historical
Society.
DEATH OF NICK COLLINS Councilman Van Cleave sadly announced the death of
Nick Kallins, an attorney and an individual who was an
active participant with the Downtown revitalization project,
and asked that this meeting be adjourned in the memory
of Mr. Collins.
SB 402 BINDING ARBITRATION Councilwoman Gair asked that a letter in opposition of
SB 402, the Binding Arbitration Bill be approved. The
Council, approved to oppose SB 402 and directed staff to
send a letter to the Governor to that effect.
COMMUNITY PICNIC Councilwoman Gair complimented the Parks &
Community Services Department for an excellent job in
coordinating a successful Community Picnic.
Councilwoman Garcia also thanked the Department of
Recreation and Community Services for their work and
coordination of the Community Picnic. She also thanked
the Public Works, Police, Community and Development
Department for their assistance and participation.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT THANKED Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco thanked the Finance
Department staff for the number of hours and work they
each put into the compilation of the proposed budget.
LT HADSELL THANKED Councilwoman Garcia announced that she had
participated in a police ride along and thanked Lt. Hadsell
for the opportunity and experience of that ride along.
SCHEDULE OF STREET CLEANING In response to complaints being received, Mayor Lozano
asked staff to look into street sweeping schedule for the
street adjacent to 99% Store. Director Forintos stated that
meetings have been held with representatives of the 99%
Store and this issue should soon be resolved.
BUDGET Director Sanchez acknowledged Mayor Pro Tern
Pacheco's compliments and informed the Council that
work will continue to be in progress and the budget
meetings will be scheduled by Secretary Thompson
beginning the second week of August.
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Mayor Lozano thanked Director Sanchez and his staff for
a job well done in puffing the budget together.
PONCHO SANCHEZ CONCERT Director Carrillo announced that Poncho Sanchez would
be appearing at the concert series, Thursday, July 20,
2000, between 7-9 p.m. A Taste of Baldwin Park" has
been combined with this event as well.
ADJOURN There being no further matters to be discussed, the
meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m., in the memory of
Nick Kallins.
Approved as presented by the Council at
Deputy City Clerk
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