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Home My WebLink About2001 07 18 CC MIN2001 07 18 CC MINòw @˜‡@2001 07 18 CC MINZFäZHsÄ2001 CC MIN 07-18-2001Hn˜COUNCIL CHAMBER JULY 18, 2001 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: Marten Garcia, Bill Van Cleave and Mayor Pro-Tern Linda Gair Also Present: Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; Dayle Keller, Chief Executive Officer; Mark Kling, Acting Chief of Police; Jose Sanchez, Finance Director; Shafique Nayier, Public Works Director; Rick Forintos, Community Development Director; Manny Carrillo, Recreation/Community Services Director; Kathryn Tizcareno, City Clerk; Maria A. Contreras, City Treasurer; and Rosemary M. Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk Absent: Council Member: Ricardo Pacheco; and Mayor Manuel Lozano ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pro Tern Gair requested that the meeting be adjourned in Memory of Delia Garcia, Lydia Medrano and Baldwin Park Unified School District Police Captain Rudy Martinez PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS Mayor Pro Tern Linda Gair was joined by the City Council in presenting the following: A Certificate of Merit was presented to Detective Johnny Patino in recognition of receiving the Top Investigator Award" from the Robert Presley Institute of Criminal Investigation. Director Carrillo introduced newly appointed Recreation and Community Services Department Program Coordinator, David Gonzalez. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Dan Trunco, resident, thanked Mayor Pro Tern Gair for requesting enforcement action against the illegal street vendors. Mr. Trunco requested that the City Council consider the appointment of the next Police Chief, to be from within the department. He also commended Acting Chief Kling for a job well done. Margarita Vargas, resident, expressed concern about the unsightly appearance in the vicinity of the 99^ Store. She also suggested that the center median on Baldwin Park Boulevard across from the 99(i Store be cleaned and maintained. Ms. Vargas thanked the City Council for requesting to move the location of the Street Fair, noting that the new location is highly visible and attracts more public attendance. 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She also thanked the City Council for the action taken in regards to the illegal street vendors. Sergio Corona, resident, inquired of the condition of the young girl that was struck by a vehicle. Mr. Corona expressed concern regarding the installation of a pedestrian signal at Baldwin Park Boulevard and Calais Street. He questioned its usefulness and the affects a signal would have on traffic. He also inquired about the status of the driver and of the investigation in regards to this accident. Acting Chief of Police Kling stated that the young girl's condition is improving. In regards to the driver of the vehicle, this case is currently being investigated and the matter has been referred to the State Department of Motor Vehicles for further review and handling. CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Tizcareno presented the Consent Calendar as follows: CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED Councilmember Marlen Garcia requested that the following item be removed from the Consent Calendar. 1) Item 1-F CONTRACT AMENDMENT NOS. 5 & 6 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH H.C. ASSOCIATES Councilmember Bill Van Cleave requested that the following item be removed from the Consent Calendar. 1) Item 1-G CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR JAIL SERVICES WITH CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman requested that the following item be removed from the Consent Calendar. 1) Item 1-K RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY'S CLASSIFIED AND UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS AND, AMENDING THE BASIC SALARY PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. A, B, C, D, E, H, I, and J as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Councilmember Garcia SECOND: Councilmember Van Cleave Motion carried) MINUTES The minutes of May 2, 2001 Study & Regular Session) were approved as presented. 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TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE, 2001 Report was received and filed CLAIM REJECTIONS City Council rejected the claims of Elva Aguilar 99 033A); Luis De La Cueva 00 022A); Jaime Martinez 00 020A); Martin Vivecos 00 221 A); Francisco Razo 00 001 A); Candelaria Flores 00 016A); Pedro Hernandez 99 037A) and Elizabeth Venegas 00 019A). Staff was directed to send the appropriate notices of rejection to claimants. APPROVAL OF AN EXTENSION TO THE CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH ADELPHIA CABLE A five-month extension to the Cable Franchise Agreement with Adelphia Cable, was approved. RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CONSULTANT IRV DAWSON) City Council approved a contractual Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and Mr. Irven Dawson, for emergency preparedness and related consulting services. AMENDMENT TO THE HELICOPTER AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF EL MONTE City Council approved the amendment to the existing contractual Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and the City of El Monte, for the delivery of helicopter services. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH POLICE RECORDS PURGE AND DESTRUCTION LIST Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2001-075 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO PROCEED WITH THE POLICE RECORDS PURGE AND DESTRUCTION LIST', was adopted. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT NOS. 5 & 6 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH H.C. ASSOCIATES Councilmember Garcia requested that this matter be tabled to August 1, 2001. There were no objections. 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Acting Chief of Police Kling stated that a cost comparison was done and the results indicated that the competitive bid is approximately $80,000 higher than Correctional Systems, Incorporated bid amount. Staff also conducted a cost analysis for in-house jail services which resulted in an amount of approximately $45,000 higher than Correctional Systems, Incorporated. A motion was made to approve the renewal Agreement with Corrections Systems, Incorporated for jail services. MOTION: Councilmember Van Cleave SECOND: Councilmember Garcia Motion Carried) RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY'S CLASSIFIED AND UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS AND, AMENDING THE BASIC SALARY PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK Attorney Alvarez-Glasman requested that Council take no action on Resolution No. 2001-070. A motion was made to take no action on Resolution No. 2001-070, and to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2001-071 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 2001- 035 A BASIC SALARY PLAN FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK BUILDING OFFICIAL, CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK, HOUSING SPECIALIST II AND EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER)." The City Council also approved Chief Executive Officer Keller's recommendation that the language for the position of Chief Deputy City Clerk attachment to Resolution No. 2001-071) be changed from requiring one 1) year of Municipal or other public setting, with experience in a City Clerk office is desirable" to requiring two 2) years in Municipal, or other public setting, with a minimum of one 1) year in a City Clerk Office, and Deputy City Clerks experience is desirable." MOTION: Councilmember Garcia SECOND: Councilmember Van Cleave Motion carried) REPORTS OF OFFICERS HOUSING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND/OR REAPPOINTMENTS Councilmember Garcia requested that this matter be tabled to the meeting of August 1, 2001. There were no objections. SUPPORT OF UPCOMING SENATE BILL SB 84xx BURTON) FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL BATTERY BACK-UP SYSTEMS Public Works Director Naiyer presented the report explaining the importance of the much needed power batteries to traffic signal so the City can operate during power blackouts. At this time, back- BIB] 37210-U01 2001-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 07-18-2001-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8421-U03 DO8501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 11/14/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37245-U01 2001-U02 07-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 DO8501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 11/14/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 BIB] 37284-U01 2001-U02 07-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 11/14/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2001 07 18 CC MINòw @˜‡@2001 07 18 CC MINZFäZHsÄ2001 CC MIN 07-18-2001Hn˜City Council Minutes July 18, 2001 Page 5 up batteries are quite prohibitive especially because most cities cannot afford them. The proposed bill will provide funding and will make it possible to use these battery back-up systems at signalized intersections. A motion was made to support the upcoming Senate Bill SB 84xx Burton), which if approved, will provide funds to cities, counties and Caltrans for traffic signal battery back up systems. MOTION: Councilmember Garcia SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Gair Motion Carried) REQUEST CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ADVERTISING ON BILLBOARDS WITHIN CITY BOUNDARIES Principal Planner Amy Harbin reported that she had contacted David Smith of Ken Spiker and Associates. Mr. Smith suggested that the City Council write a to the Eller Company in an attempt to negotiate this matter with them. Pending Filer's response of approval to the proposed amendment, staff will come back with an amendment to the Development Agreement. Principal Planner Harbin explained that at this time, the Development Agreement does not prohibit Alcoholic Beverage Advertisements. It should be noted however, that Eller Company has verbally agreed not to post signs consisting of alcoholic advertisements on park property. Councilman Bill Van Cleave, expressed frustration stating that his recollection was that the Development Agreement was to have already prohibited the posting of alcoholic beverage related material. Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman stated that he would look into this matter. By general consensus, staff was directed to prepare a letter to the Eller Company requesting an amendment to the existing Development Agreement which would prohibit the posting of alcoholic beverage related advertising on the billboards along the 1-605 Freeway. There were no objections. APPROVAL TO ISSUE STREET IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BONDS FOR BALDWIN AVENUE AND BOGART AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2001- 076 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, APPROVING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING SALE OF BONDS AND APPROVING OFFERING MEMORANDUM AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO BOGART AVENUE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 99-1;" and waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2001-077 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, APPROVING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING SALE OF BONDS AND APPROVING OFFERING MEMORANDUM AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO BALDWIN AVENUE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 2000-1." MOTION: Councilmember Garcia SECOND: Councilmember Van Cleave Motion carried) BIB] 37210-U01 2001-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 07-18-2001-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8421-U03 DO8501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 11/14/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37245-U01 2001-U02 07-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 DO8501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 11/14/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 BIB] 37284-U01 2001-U02 07-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 11/14/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2001 07 18 CC MINòw @˜‡@2001 07 18 CC MINZFäZHsÄ2001 CC MIN 07-18-2001Hn˜City Council Minutes July 18, 2001 Page 6 COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMENTS REGARDING STREET MARKET Councilmember Garcia stated that the change in the location of the Street Market has made a positive difference. The number of people in attendance has increased. Councilmember Garcia also stated that there is an issue with the power source that is available to the vendors and suggested the possible installation of a temporary power pole in the area for use by the vendors. Director Forintos informed the Council that he would obtain bids for the installation of a temporary power pole and report back to the Council on this matter. C/TY STAFF ACKNOWLEDGED FOR ASSISTANCE WITH LOSS OF EMPLOYEE DELIA GARCIA Councilmember Garcia thanked staff members for their contributions and generosity as they assisted with the financial hardship and the loss of city part-time employee Delia Garcia. It was a heart breaking experience for everyone and their contributions indicated that we are truly a family. COUNCILMAN VAN CLEAVE ACKNOWLEDGES SUPPORT Councilmember Van Cleave expressed his gratitude to the City Council, staff and to members of the community, for their continued support and words of encouragement during his illness. LEAGUE CONFERENCE FLAG BEARER Mayor Pro Tern Linda Gair announced that she would not be present at the upcoming League of California Cities conference in Sacramento and asked Councilmember Garcia to be the flag representative for the City. There were no objections. STAFF ACKNOWLEDGED Mayor Pro Tern Gair thanked staff for their assistance in putting together the baskets for giveaway at the recent Independent Cities Association Conference in Rancho Bernardo. She also thanked staff for compiling and distributing the list of committee assignments. TREES ON MAINE AVENUE Mayor Pro Tern Gair requested that the council take into consideration the request of residents to save the trees on Maine Avenue. CONCERN REGARDING 4™ OF JULY FIREWORKS Mayor Pro Tern Gair referred to the recent 4th of July holiday and how the effects of it relate to the quality of life for the residents of the City. Mayor Pro Tern Gair stated that she received numerous complaints from residents protesting the use of fireworks in the City. While the aerial display sponsored by the Recreation Department was enjoyed by thousands, the igniting of legal fireworks was out of control. She further stated that this was the worst 4th of July she has ever had to put up with. People are expressing comments such as feeling like prisoners of their own homes, not BIB] 37210-U01 2001-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 07-18-2001-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8421-U03 DO8501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 11/14/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37245-U01 2001-U02 07-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 DO8501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 11/14/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 BIB] 37284-U01 2001-U02 07-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8501-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 11/14/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2001 07 18 CC MINòw @˜‡@2001 07 18 CC MINZFäZHsÄ2001 CC MIN 07-18-2001Hn˜City Council Minutes July 18, 2001 Page 7 feeling comfortable leaving their homes for fear that a fire might ignite." She further stated that many people, including herself, were literally stomping out amber and firework debris in their yards. It looked and felt like a war zone. Mayor Pro Tern Gair also stated that people from other cities that do not allow fireworks, come to the City of Baldwin Park to ignite their fireworks. They are not residents of this community therefore, they are not concerned with the mess and debris they leave behind. Mayor Pro Tern Gair would like to ask that our citizens be given a choice in the form of a vote at the next election. If the people say yes to keep them then fine. If they say no get rid of them, then we do. Mayor Pro Tern Gair requested that staff prepare a report that would place a measure on the November ballot to ban the sale and use of fireworks in the City of Baldwin Park, with a yes" or no" vote. Councilman Bill Van Cleave expressed his disapproval with the requested measure and stated that he will oppose the proposed measure. Mayor Pro Tern Gair requested that this matter be brought back before the Council at their meeting of August 1, 2001. Councilmember Van Cleave objected. SHARP ANNOUNCEMENT Captain Stedman presented the City Council with custom designed t-shirts representing the Senior Home Assistance Rehabilitation Project) SHARP program. He announced that the shirts may be purchased at a cost of $15.00 each. Captain Steadman also announced that the next project is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 23, 2001. The location to be rehabilitated is the Women's Center. The rehabilitation will include the installation of a lift so that patrons of the canter can get easily carry their materials in and out of location without having to go up and down stairs. The project will also include refurbishing, painting, and maintenance. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters for discussion; the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m., in the memory of Delia Garcia, Lydia Medrano and Captain Rudy Martinez. Approved by the Council at their meeting held August 15, 2001. 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