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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 09 06 CC MIN2000 09 06 CC MIN(ÌìÒ«ÿÿCOUNCIL CHAMBER SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE WEDNESDAY BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 7:00 P.M. The CITY COUNCIL of the City of Baldwin Park met in a REGULAR MEETING at the above time and place. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members, Linda Gair, Marlen Garcia, William Bill" Van Cleave, Mayor Pro-Tern Ricardo Pacheco, and Mayor Manuel Lozano Also Present: Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; Dayle Keller, Chief Executive Officer; Richard LeGarra, Chief of Police; Jose Sanchez, Interim Finance Director; Shafique Nayier, Interim Public Works Director; Rick Forintos, Community Development Director; Manny Carrillo, Recreation/Community Services Director; Ana Montenegro, City Treasurer; Kathryn Tizcareno, City Clerk; and Rosemary M. Rarnirez, Deputy City Clerk ANNOUNCEMENTS CESAR CHAVEZ PLAQUE UNVEILING Director Carrillo announced that the unveiling of the Cesar Chavez Plaque will be held in conjunction with the Celebrate Baldwin Park event on Saturday, November 4, 2000. DEPUTY SHERIFF INJURED ON DUTY Mayor Lozano asked the City Council and members of the public, to keep Deputy Sheriff Michael Schaap in their thoughts. Deputy Schaap was shot in the head during a routine traffic stop. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Lozano was joined by the City Council in presenting the following presentations: A Certificate of Appreciation was prepared for Angelito Perez for his service as a Planning Commissioner. Mr. Perez was not present to accept the certificate therefore, the certificate will be mailed to him. A plaque honoring Tad Mimura on his retirement for his distinguished service to the City was prepared. Mr. Mimura was not present, therefore the plaque will be mailed to him. A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Adeline Trujillo on her resignation from the City as Secretary to the Chief of Police. Awards of Merit were presented to participants of the Eastside League Softball participants for the favorable results achieved as District 19, Section 2 Champions. BIB] 38134-U01 2000-U02 09-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO45616-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2000 09 06 CC MIN(ÌìÒ«ÿÿCity Council Minutes September 6, 2000 Page 2 Certificates of Merit were presented to Arroyo Craftsman Lighting, Inc., Mikayo Oriental Foods, and Senor Felix's Gourmet Mexican Foods, Inc., in recognition of receiving an award from the Los Angeles County Sanitation District for their conscientious compliance with wastewater discharge requirements and regulations for 1999. Chief LeGarra introduced and presented appointed personnel, Lisa Arnold, Executive Secretary to the Chief of Police and Celia Delgado. Records Specialist. Chief LeGarra also introduced the volunteers of the recently implemented Hamwatch/Citizens Patrol program. Director Naiyer introduced Wayne Langford as the newly appointed Public Works Inspector. The Mayor and City Council welcomed all newly appointed personnel and volunteers to the City of Baldwin Park and wished them well in their new positions and endeavors. CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Tizcareno presented the Consent Calendar as follows: CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED Councilwoman Garcia asked that Item 1-A, Minutes, be removed for separate action. Councilwoman Gair asked that item 1-H, Annual Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2000-01, be removed for separate action. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Items B, C, D, E, F, and G, as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Councilwoman Garcia SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco Motion carried) CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Further reading was waived and Resolution No. 2000-88 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. City Councilman Van Cleave abstained on all warrants to Mr. Bill's Hardware financial conflict of interest). CLAIM REJECTION The claim of Rosalba Razo 00 001 A) was rejected. Staff was directed to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO SPECIFIC PLAN 90-02; LOCA TION: 1400' 1500 VINELAND AVENUE; APPLICANT: ARTHUR M. GUTIERREZ Further reading was waived and Resolution No. 2000-86 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING THE ELIMINATION OF THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE REQUIREMENT OF SECTION 3.8 OF SPECIFIC PLAN SP 90-02; BIB] 38134-U01 2000-U02 09-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO45616-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2000 09 06 CC MIN(ÌìÒ«ÿÿCity Council Minutes September 6, 2000 Page 3 APPLICANT: ARTHUR M. GUTIERREZ; CASE NO. SP 90-02; LOCATION: 1410-1500 VINELAND AVENUE" was adopted. EXTENSION TO CONTRACT OF SCS ENGINEERS FOR AB939 CONSULTING SERVICES An extension to the existing contract with SCS Engineers in the amount of $20,000 for professional services related to AB939 and Solid Waste programs was approved. City Council also approved a standard contingency in the amount of 10% of the original contract amount for the purpose of funding necessary change orders and/or work scope needed to ensure compliance with AB939 mandates. Director of Public Works was authorized to execute the contract. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO L A. SIGNAL, INC. FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS, CIP 851 & CIP 816 A contract was awarded to L.A. Signal, Inc., in the amount of $87,990 for modifications to the existing traffic signal at Ramona Boulevard/Merced Avenue and for the removal and replacement of two traffic controller cabinets at Ramona Boulevard/Puente Avenue and Baldwin Park Boulevard/Olive Street, CIP 861 & CIP 816. Director of Public Works was authorized to execute change orders necessary in an amount not to exceed fifteen percent 15%) of the original contract amount. Prop C Funds in the amount of $85,000 and Landscape and Lighting District Funds in the amount of $35,000 were appropriated. 1999-2000 CDBG STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT, CIP 862 City Council authorized a carry over of CDBG funds from FY1999-00 TO FY 2000-01. Staff was authorized to proceed with the street rehabilitation project, CIP 862. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION MINUTES AUGUST 2, 2000 Study & Regular) Councilwoman Garcia abstained on the minutes due to her absence at the meeting of August 2, 2000. A motion was made to approve the minutes as presented. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco SECOND: Councilman Van Cleave ABSTAIN: Councilwoman Garcia Motion carried) ANNUAL STA TEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FY 2000-01 Councilwoman Gair stated that the proposed policy is a good procedure to adopt however inquired as to the contents of certain portions of the policy, specifically those relating to the duties of the Elected City Treasurer. Director Sanchez was asked to research this matter and report his findings to in a future weekly report to the Council. A motion was made to adopt the Annual Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2000-01, as presented. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco Motion carried) BIB] 38134-U01 2000-U02 09-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO45616-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2000 09 06 CC MIN(ÌìÒ«ÿÿCity Council Minutes September 6, 2000 Page 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE RELATING TO REVISING THE FEES OF REFUSE COLLECTION AND CURBSIDE RECYCLING SERVICES AND APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT OF SAN GABRIEL VALLEY Director Naiyer presented the report stating that Waste Management has requested the City Council to approve a rate adjustment based on cost of living and extraordinary costs per their Franchise Agreement. Staff has reviewed the request and has established that said request is reasonable and meets the requirements of the existing Agreement. Staff also requested Waste Management to include a new program, automated green waste, along with a variable rate pricing option that would allow residents to choose between three different sized containers. The program is intended to enhance compliance with AB 939 requirements, of which the City is not currently in compliance with. Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. Ms. Jennie Martinez, 3636 Vineland expressed concern with the proposed rate increases, stating that as a senior citizen, it is difficult sometimes to pay the rates as they are today. Ms. Martinez also referenced an additional fees assessment that was applied to the residents for street sweeping, indicating that the front of her residence is not swept as posted. Numerous complaints have been filed with the City, however no action has been taken to date. Don Trunco, resident, questioned the public hearing process for this matter, noting that if the provision for an increase is written into an existing Agreement, why then, is it necessary to conduct a public hearing? Ray Anderson, Waste Management, stated that the options as presented, do have a senior citizen's rate written into the rate schedule. City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman responded to the inquiry of the city's procedure for a public hearing, stating that it is the Council's policy to bring increases such as this in a public hearing format. In addition, an amendment to the existing Agreement is also being considered. There was no one else wishing to speak therefore, Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing CLOSED- Upon question from Councilman Van Cleave, Mr. Anderson stated that residents who select a smaller bin and decide to upgrade to a larger size may do so. The upgrade will be done during the first 60 days at no charge to the customer. The prices are outlined in the resolutions and are categorized by size. In response to Councilwoman Gair's inquiries, Mr. Anderson stated that multi-family unit complexes would be customized to meet those needs respectively. Mr. Anderson further stated that Waste Management is committed to providing education and awareness sessions to Baldwin Park residents. BIB] 38134-U01 2000-U02 09-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO45616-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2000 09 06 CC MIN(ÌìÒ«ÿÿCity Council Minutes September 6, 2000 Page 5 Councilwoman Garcia suggested that a mailer or statement insert informing residents of the program be sent to all residents in addition to the above mentioned education and awareness sessions. In response to Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco's inquiry, Mr. Anderson stated that Waste Management is positioned to handle the city's waste, even if local sites were to be shut down. If needed, Waste Management has several other sites to use and the City would not incur additional fees for transporting outside of this region. Mayor Pro Tern expressed his opposition to approving an extension to the existing Agreement as written in Option B. After lengthy discussion, a motion was made to select option B" and waive further reading, read by title only and introduce for first reading, ORDINANCE NO. 1164 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING CHAPTER 50.19 OF TITLE V OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FEES FOR REFUSE COLLECTION AND CURBSIDE RECYCLING SERVICES". Amendment No. 4 to existing Agreement with Waste Management of San Gabriel Valley was approved. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia NOES: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco and Mayor Lozano Motion carried) 2000 ANNUAL CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT Director Forintos presented the report stating that Baldwin Park has a positive balance of 2,607 credit points, which means that the City is in compliance with the Deficiency Plan requirements of the Congestion Management Program. Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. There was no one wishing to speak therefore, Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing CLOSED. A motion was made to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No, 2000-85 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT, INACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089". MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco SECOND: Councilwoman Gair Motion carried) REPORTS OF OFFICERS ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM 01 TO 01(0), CASE NO. Z-521 AND A RESOLUTION APPROVING A ZONE VARIANCE, CASE NO. ZV'663 A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1163 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM 01 TO 01(0) ON THE PROPERTY BIB] 38134-U01 2000-U02 09-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO45616-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2000 09 06 CC MIN(ÌìÒ«ÿÿCity Council Minutes September 6, 2000 Page 6 LOCATED AT 12793 GARVEY AVENUE; APPLICANT THE MICHAEL TOUHEY COMPANY; CASENO.Z-521". MOTION: Councilwoman Garcia SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco Motion carried) A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No- 2000-87 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK OVERTURNING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO DENY A ZONE VARIANCE AND APPROVING THE ZONE VARIANCE ALLOWING AN OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HEIGHT AND SIGN FACE AREA; APPLICANT: THE MICHAEL TOUHEY COMPANY; LOCATION: 12793 GARVEY AVENUE; CASE NO. ZV-663". MOTION: Councilwoman Garcia SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco Motion carried) APPOINTMENT TO FILL AN UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE HOUSING COMMISSION A motion was made to appoint Gloria Gonzales to Office No. 3 of the Housing Commission, with a term expiration of June 30, 2001, and to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No- 2000-89 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2000-19 RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE UNSCHEDULED VACANCY CREATED ON THE HOUSING COMMISSION, OFFICE NO. 3. OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK". MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia Motion carried) AGREEMENT FOR ELECTION CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH MARTIN & CHAPMAN CO. A motion was made to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute an Agreement with Martin Chapman & Co., in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for the purpose of providing consultant services for the upcoming General Municipal Election to be held March 6, 2001. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia Motion carried) SUPPLEMENTAL TIME EXTENSION TO EXISTING POLICE TOW SERVICE AGREEMENTS A motion was made to table this matter to September 20, 2000. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia Motion carried) COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS CELEBRATE BALDWIN PARK PARADE Councilwoman Gair announced that planning is in progress for the upcoming Celebrate Baldwin Park parade and was happy to report that Mr. Danny Wagner of the Baldwin Park Unified School District is assisting with the parade. SISTER CITIES MEETING Councilwoman Garcia announced that the first Sister Cities committee meeting would be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2000, at 5:00 p.m., in room 307. BIB] 38134-U01 2000-U02 09-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO45616-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2000 09 06 CC MIN(ÌìÒ«ÿÿCity Council Minutes September 6, 2000 Page 7 BLUE AND GOLD BOXING TOURNAMENT Councilwoman Gair commended Program Coordinator Mike Salas for the coordination and success of the Blue and Gold Boxing Tournament and was pleased to see the great news coverage of the event in the Tribune. STREET VENDOR ENFORCEMENT Councilwoman Gair commented on the number of street vendors seen operating in the City and asked that this matter be looked into. City Clerk Tizcareno is aware of location drop off areas and will provide this information to Code Enforcement for follow up. CLEANINESS OF CITY STREETS HUNTINGTON PARK Councilwoman Gair recently had the opportunity to travel through the City of Huntington Park and commented that their streets are exceptionally clean and free of debris. PROPOSED COUNTY HOSPITAL Councilman Van Cleave asked that staff follow up with a letter to the Governor of the city's opposition to the proposed County Hospital site in the City of Baldwin Park. CRUZBACA MEMORIAL UPDATE In response to Mayor Lozano's inquiry of the status of the Cruz Baca memorial, City Treasurer Montenegro stated that Ralph Baca, the family's representative, has been ill and as soon as he recovers, the family will resume their efforts with the city on this matter. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m., in the memory of Pasadena Police Officer James Milloy, to Monday, September 11, 2000, at 6:00 p.m., in City Hall, Room 307. Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held October 4, 2000. Rosemary Deputy City Clerk BIB] 38134-U01 2000-U02 09-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO45616-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06