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Home My WebLink About2001 11 07 CC MIN2001 11 07 CC MINòw @˜†ÊCOUNCIL CHAMBER 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 NOVEMBER 7, 2001 WEDNESDAY 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: Marien Garcia, Ricardo Pacheco, Bill Van Cieave, Mayor Pro-Tern Linda Gair, and Mayor Manuel Lozano Also Present: Arnold Aivarez-Glasman, City Attorney; Dayle Keller, Chief Executive Officer; Mark Kling, Chief of Police; Jose Sanchez, Finance Director; Shafique Nayier, Public Works Director; Rick Forintos, Community Development Director; Manny Carrillo, Recreation/Community Services Director; Maria A. Contreras, City Treasurer; Kathryn Tizcareno, City Clerk and Rosemary M. Ramirez, Chief Deputy City Clerk and Kathleen Sessman, Deputy City Clerk ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano congratulated Al Contreras, Mariana Lake and B. Estelta Rubio on their successful re-election candidacy to the Valley County Water District. He also congratulated Marco Dominguez and Sergio Corona on their successful candidacy to the School Board. Mayor Lozano thanked Director Carrilio and staff for the efforts put forth toward the City's 45th Anniversary parade. Councilmember Van Cleave noted that he attended the carnival on Sunday and was impressed by the security at the event. Mayor Pro Tern Gair requested that Council recognize three Baldwin Park High School students her granddaughter Ashley being one of the students) who have been selected to perform in the Honors Choir. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS Director Forintos introduced newly appointed employee Code Enforcement Officer Suzie Ayala, Code Enforcement Officer George Rodriguez, Code Enforcement Officer Terry Wallace and Administrative Clerk Fabiola Saicedo. Chief Deputy City Clerk Ramirez introduced newly appointed employee Kathleen Sessman, Deputy City Clerk. BIB] 37285-U01 2001-U02 11-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8657-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 11 07 CC MINòw @˜†ÊCity Counci! Minutes November 7, 2001 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Ai Contreras complimented Recreation Director and Staff for an excellent job in coordinating the parade. AI Contreras thanked the Council for their support of the efforts of the Sister Cities' Association. Bob Delgado spoke on behalf of the Police Officers' Association. He acknowledged that a difficult decision was made this evening regarding the Police Officers Association contract. He reaffirmed the commitment of the Police Officers' Associations to continue to make the Council proud. Bob Benbow spoke in favor of the Historical Society Agreement. He also thanked Director Carnllo and staff for their hard work towards the Kiwanis Halloween program. Ivlargarita Vargas spoke regarding the eiection turnout, citing that very few people had voted in this recent election. She suggested forming a committee of which she would like to be a member of) in an effort to increase the voter turnout in Baldwin Park. She also commented on problems with the polling locations and wiH provide information to the City Clerk Office for follow-up. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 A-G as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Gair SECOND: CounciSmember Pacheco Motion Carried MINUTES The minutes of October 17, 2001 Study & Regular), were approved as presented. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS OOO-SQ) Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2001-108 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 Bill Van Cleave abstained on ali warrants to Mr. Bill's Hardware financial conflict of interest). CITY'S ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2000 3io-30( Report was received and filed. APPROVAL OF JOINT VENTURE TRAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE BALDWIN PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK SOT-SO) An Agreement for implementation of an Extemship Training Program with the Baldwin Park Unified School District was approved and the Personnel/Risk Manager was authorized to execute the Agreement. BIB] 37285-U01 2001-U02 11-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8657-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 11 07 CC MINòw @˜†ÊCity Counci! Minutes November 7, 2001 Page 3 APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATSONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE AND SOLICIT B8DS FOR THE INSTALLATION OP TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT EARL AVENUE AND FRAZIER STREET, CIP 878 soo^o) City Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized staff to solicit bids for the construction phase of the installation of traffic signals at Ear! Avenue and Frazier Street, CIP 876. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 2001-02 AB 2928 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CIP 875 SGO^O) The City Council awarded the construction contract to Mobassaiy Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $419,009 for the construction of the 2001-02 AB 2928 Street improvement Project, CIP 875. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement. The Director of Public Works was authorized to execute any necessary change orders in an amount not to exceed ten percent 10%) of the original contract amount. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR THE SOCCER FIELD AND BASKETBALL COURTS AT BARNES PARK, CIP 619 soo^o) The City Council awarded the contract to Benergy, inc., in the amount of $123,360 for the installation of the lighting system for the soccer field and basketball courts at Barnes Park, CJP 619. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement. The Director of Public Works was authorized to execute any necessary change orders in an amount not to exceed fifteen percent 15%) of the original contract amount. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 630.60) A motion was made to approve the Lease Agreement with the Baldwin Park Historical Society. The Chief Executive Officer was authorized to execute the Agreement. MOTION: Counciimember Van Cleave SECOND: Mayor Lozano Motion Carried APPROVAL OF A SEISMIC/STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICE AGREEMENT BOO-SO) A motion was made to approve a Consultant Service Agreement with TMAD Engineers in an amount not to exceed $11,220 for the purpose of evaluating the auditorium. The Chief Executive Officer was authorized to execute the Agreement. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Gair SECOND: Counciimember Van Cleave Motion Carried BIB] 37285-U01 2001-U02 11-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8657-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 11 07 CC MINòw @˜†ÊCity Council Minutes November 7, 2001 Page 4 COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE CURRENTLY BEFORE CONGRESS Council member Pacheco requested that the Councii send a letter to Congresswoman Hilda Soiis, requesting that additional benefits be added to the package and that additional funding be requested for additional services in the community that assist those individuals who loose their jobs, i.e. Mid Valley Consortium. There were no objections. VEHICLE LICENSE FEES Mayor Pro Tern Gair requested that a letter be sent immediately to the League regarding the City's potentiai reduction of Vehicle License fee revenues. There were no objections. STATUS OF FREEWAY TASK FORCE CouncElmember Pacheco reported on the status of the Freeway Task Force. Director Naiyer stated that the design is in progress and reported that the construction wili begin in 2005. PLAQUE PRESENTATION REQUEST FOR JUDGE TREU Mayor Lozano requested that Judge Treu be presented with a plaque he served at Citrus and was recently appointed to the LA Superior Court). ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters to be discussed, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. to Monday, November 19, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Meeting was adjourned in memory of Arnold Castro. Approved by the Council at their meeting held November 19, 2001. Rosemary M Ramirez^ CMC Chief Deputy City Clerk BIB] 37285-U01 2001-U02 11-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8657-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06