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Home My WebLink About2010 01 06 CC MIN MINUTES CITY OF BALDWIN PARK -,oaw►i i.. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY CITY COUNCIL ., �' ,, 06, 2010 • 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL ..v-Z, " ' CHAMBERS ,,�` »` 14403 E. Pacific Avenue Baldwin Park Manuel Lozano, Mayor/Chair Ricardo Pacheco, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Marlen Garcia, Monica Garcia, Susan Rubio Council Members/Members Maria Contreras, City Treasurer Alejandra Avila, City Clerk The CITY COUNCIL of the City of Baldwin Park met in REGULAR SESSION at the above time and place. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Led by Pastor Jackson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano closed in memory of long-time Baldwin Park residents Ralph Guerra Baca, Roy Test and Ramon Lozano. He also closed in memory of his uncle Andres LozanoVand El Monte City School Board Member Augustin Roberto "Bobby" Salcedo Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco wished the audience a happy new year; welcomed the evening's honorees and announced the upcoming census and the importance of full participation and an accurate count. He also announced the media coverage of Baldwin Park, 1.443191ightit as a healthy city u d‘ti0)hhiS e(iillilt' vie(k. Councilmember Marten Garcia further a anced that the coverage was going to be on a national level whieh-highlighte4the youth and their efforts to make Baldwin Park a healthier community 'In Council member Rubio wished the audience a happy new year and echoed the Mayor's condolences for all who had passed, as she knew all of them personally ROLL CALL Present: Councilmember Marlen Garcia, Councilmember Monica Garcia, Councilmember Rubio, Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco, Mayor Lozano. Absent: None. Also Present: Chief Executive Officer Singhal, City Attorney Pannone, Page 1 of 6 Recreation & Community Services Director Carrillo, Community Development Manager Castagnola, Public Works Director Galvez, Chief Hadsell, Finance Director Quijano, City Clerk Avila, City Treasurer Contreras, Deputy City Clerk Nieto. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS * Certificate presentation to outgoing Planning Commissioners Jack Cheng and Hugo Tzec Mayor Lozano, joined by the Council, Clerk and Treasurer presented certificates of appreciation to outgoing Planning Commissioners cil member Rubio acknowledged the dignitaries in attendance at the ting * Presentation of gavel to Council member Monica Garcia in recognition of her service as Mayor Pro Tern Council member Monica Garcia shared t�i th , hacl teen a privlege to serve as Mayor Pro Tern in such a significant year;bNlaneibetudget without any layoffs, furloughs or cutbacks;rgroundw rJch been 1 i 1 f 1 million of capital improvements; stimulus,funds f �he �fo ` ' trans; in addition to the healthy communityf . Great Oppo M i ould matierlize in the next couple of years t tfr r IS : * Plaque presentation to Iry Dawson, Emergency Services Coordinator in recognition of his service to the City of Baldwin Park Chief Hadsell shared Mr. Dawson's work with thlet9t otB,z1dwin Park. Mayor f:e Lozano, joined by the Council, Clerk and'1r brth i4ti 1 him with a commendation plaque/in recognition of his service all A- F5er k,''l ii 16 l`�� •c b 1-Z-ert Ss1 ti /l 4 Councilmember Marlen Garcia shared some words about the service that Ircr C)!it,:Jvv� had provided to the City and personally thanked him for his dedication, noting that he would be greatly missed. She wished him a happy retirement * Award presentation to the 2009 Used Oil Grant Calendar Winners Mayor Lozano read a background on the contest anci joined by the Council, Clerk and Treasurer presented the awards. Mayor Lozano requested that all names be placed on the marquee at Morgan Park and be placed in the next issue of the NOW PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Susan Reyes, representing Assemblyman Hernandez announced an upcoming census event; thanked City Council and staff for their participation in the Tools for Schools event and announced the winning teachers from Baldwin Park George Silva, resident and branch manager for SCE Federal Credit Union announced an upcoming event that the Credit Union would be hosting. All were Page 2 of 6 invited to attend Margaret Salonisen, resident thanked the Public Works Department and staff member Mike Sales for the removal of file palm tree Ai a\ )�A.\ 11�'Y - Thomas Cary, resident commented about the Mayor's discussion item related to water conservation; graffiti; street vendors and other city-related issues Council member Monica Garcia requested that the exact location and description of the graffiti be provided so that it could be removed. Chief Hadsell reported that the graffiti was partially in the City of Irwindale as well as on the Metrolink right-of-way. Thy had been notified of the-graffiti-but the city did not have jurisdiction to remove it INIVI7L14 Anthony Bejarano, resident commented about the relationship between residents and police officers and requested that the Council create a program to encourage police officers to get out into the community and get to know the people that they ar4 serving Ken Woods, resident/business owner commented about previous concerns he had expressed related to water shortages in the city, noting that the water board was now urging conservation and increasing rates Charlie Contreras, business owner inquired about s q e�e emails ttat he had sent to the members of the Freeway Task Force Committee and thanked Public Works Director Galvez and Associate Engineer Lopez for their assistance c* Al Contreras, resident commented about AB1881 regarding water conservation, announcing an upcoming workshop et,d) Closed at 7:52 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: Approve CONSENT CALENDAR with the exception of#5 Moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Councilmember Marlen Garcia. 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS City Council received and filed. 2. MINUTES City Council approved the minutes of the regular meeting of December 2, 2009 and the regular and special meetings December 16, 2009. 3. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT - NOVEMBER 2009 City Council received and filed. 4. CLAIM REJECTIONS Page 3 of 6 City Council rejected the claims for subrogation demand for Eduardo Gaeta, Tommy Edward Arce, Diana Rivera-Beltran and John Chavez and directed staff to send the appropriate notices of rejection to claimants. The following item was pulled by Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco for separate discussion: 5. METROLINK PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco expressed concern o?tllack-Of a public safety guard not being stationed at the lot. He requested that staff look into an option to continue to have a guard and suggested that if the rate was being reduced for residents, it should be reduced for non-residents to-strike-a belence: C S\1KL l M S/6 �,..a 11t Cl 01 Councilmember Rubio commented that the reduced crime 1rr ' d�t ue litif to the presence of a security guard and that with the absence of one, crime and vandalism could possibly increase Council member arlen Garcia stated that there had been discussion of other security ` "and asked that those also be included in the next report so that the Council could consider them SET MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING LANGUAGE REGARDING LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS; LOCATION: CITYWIDE, APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CASE NO.: AZC-166 City Planner Harbin presented the report. Mayor Lozano opened the public hearing for those in favor or opposition. Seeing no interest, the public hearing was closed. (6611.4) In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco, City Planner Harbin explained the current conflict and the new process that would be in place for massage establishments. City 4ttor e ;'�glgnone commented that any existing establishments would-b a`plp*oVed under the city's process and any new onesrif ,ddt4the state certification would not have to go through the city process ►ZC�. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Lozano, staff noted that there were currently three massage establishments in Baldwin Park Motion: Introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1330 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SUBSECTION 110.04(B)(2) OF AND ADDING SUBSECTIONS 118.03(G) AND 153.442(D) TO THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MASSAGE USES; LOCATION: CITYWIDE, APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NO.: AZC-166." Page 4 of 6 Moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Councilmember Rubio. 7. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGN CONTROLS ALONG BARNES AVENUE AT SALISBURY STREET AND CHELSFIELD STREET Public Works Director Galvez presented the report. Mayor Lozano opened the public hearing for those wishing to speak in favor or opposition. Seeing no interest the public hearing was closed Motion: Authorize staff to proceed with the installation of stop sign controls at the two proposed locations. Moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Councilmember Marlen Garcia. REPORTS OF OFFICERS 8. RESOLUTION APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO ESTABLISHED IN-HOUSE COMMITTEES Motion: Table to the following meeting Moved by Councilmember Monica Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Rubio. 9. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 91 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, AND A RESOLUTION BOTH RELATING TO ALARM SYSTEMS, FALSE ALARMS AND RECOVERING COSTS RELATED TO ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND RESPONSES TO FALSE ALARMS Chief Hadsell presented the report and explained the justification for the proposed fee increases. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco requested clarification of the annual fee and the increase to the false alarm fees. Staff noted that it was recommended that the cost be deferred to the alarm company. He expressed his concern regarding a fee increase with the current economy Motion: Table ' t a {tiIlk.k nut bricc.- Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco, seconded by Councilmember Rubio. 10. RESCHEDULING OF THE FEBRUARY 3, 2010 CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETINGS (See related item on CDC agenda) Chief Executive Officer Singhal presented the report. Councilmember Rubio suggested re-scheduling the meeting to February 2nd fa4ik ,t caulk- Intic-h Motion: Re-schedule the meeting to Tuesday, February 2, 2010 Moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Councilmember Rubio. CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK/ CITY TREASURER/ STAFF REQUESTS & Page 5 of 6 COMMUNICATIONS Request by Mayor Lozano for discussion on the following: Discussion and consideration of a water conservation ordinance in the City of Baldwin Park Mayor Lozano spoke about the need for water conservation and requested that it be placed in the NOW so that residents could be made aware. He noted that communication with the water districts was important to get their feedback, addressing the new laws that were coming down from the Sate Council member Monica Garcia addressed speaker Charlie Contreras stating that that neither she nor Council member Marlen Garcia had received emails from him and noted that she shared his view on the placement of a soundwall. She asked that he re-send his previous messages. Chief Executive Officer Singhal stated that since the issue had been brought up at the previous meeting, the City had contacted CalTrans regarding the matter Council member Marlen Garcia requested that a special meeting be scheduled to discuss previously set goals and future goals for the City Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco requested that staff compile a report on the status of redevelopment efforts ADJOURNMENT There being no other matters for discussion the meeting was adjourned in memory of Ralph Guerra Baca, Roy Test, Ramon Lozano, Andres Lozano and Augustin Roberto "Bobby" Salcedo at 8:13 p.m. Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held January 20, 2010. Laura M. Nieto, CMC Deputy City Clerk Page 6 of 6