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Home My WebLink About2000 09 20 CC MIN2000 09 20 CC MIN;¢f4¦ÕCOUNCIL CHAMBER SEPTEMBER 20, 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 REGULAR SESSION 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 Camllo, Recreation/Community Services Director; Kathryn Tizcareno. City Clerk; and Rosemary M. Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk Absent/excused: Ana Montenegro. City Treasurer ANNOUNCEMENTS RALPH BACA REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL Chief Executive Officer Keller relayed a message received via City Treasurer Montenegro that Ralph Baca is recuperating and has requested to address the Council at its October 4. 2000 meeting regarding the proposed Cruz Baca memorial. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Lozano was joined by the City Council in presenting the following presentations: A proclamation was presented to YWCA/WINGS proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month". A proclamation was presented to Principal Planner Harbin proclaiming October 2-6, 2000 as Rideshare Week". Certificates of Merit were presented to the Baldwin Park High School Cheer Booster Members. Certificates of Merit were prepared for the cast members in the drama production of Choices". There were no members present to accept their certificates therefore, the certificates will he mailed to them. CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Tizcareno presented the Consent Calendar as follows: BIB] 37642-U01 2000-U02 09-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO9066-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2000 09 20 CC MIN;¢f4¦ÕCity Council Minutes SeptembeT20. 2000 b^( Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Items A-l as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilwoman Garda Motion carried) MINUTES AUGUST 16, 2000 STUDY & REGULAR SESSION) The minutes of August 16, 2000 study & regular session) were approved as presented. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Further reading was waived and Resolution No. 2000-91 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 Jaime R. Hernandez 99 031A) was rejected. Staff was directed to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant. ORDINANCE NO 1163 APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM 01 TO 01(0) APPLICANT: THE MICHAEL TOUHEY COMPANY- CASE NO. Z-521 City Council waived further reading, read by title only and adopted on second 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 LOCATED AT 12793 GARVEY AVENUE; APPLICANT: THE MICHAEL TOUHEY COMPANY; CASE NO. Z-521". ORDINANCE NO, 1164 REVISING THE FEES OF REFUSE COLLECTION AND CURBSIDE RECYCLING SERVICES City Council waived further reading, read by title only and adopted on second reading, Ordinance No. 1164 Option B) entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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". AGREEMENT WITH CHRISTIANSEN AMUSEMENTS FOR CARNIVAL SERVICES CELEBRATE BALDWIN PARK, NOVEMBER 2-5, 2000 City Council approved an Agreement with Christiansen Amusement to provide carnival services for the Celebrate Baldwin Park event. November 2-5, 2000, and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement. BIB] 37642-U01 2000-U02 09-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO9066-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2000 09 20 CC MIN;¢f4¦ÕCity Council Minutes Septem6y20, 2000 IW20. Page 3 PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE AND SOLICT BIDS FOR BOGART AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS, CIP 869 City Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized staff to advertise and solicit bids for construction phase of this project. BALDWIN AVENUE IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2000-2001 City Council authorized the formation of Baldwin Avenue Improvement Assessment District and waived further reading and adopted Resolution No. 2000-80 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2000-200-T. AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BRANDMAN & ASSOCIATES FOR PREPARATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE 24-ACRE SITE PROPOSED BY LEWIS RETAIL PARTNERS City Council approved an Agreement with Michael Brandman & Associates in an amount not to exceed $58.280, for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Report for the 24-acre site associated with the Lewis Retail Partners development. PUBLIC HEARINGS REQUEST APPROVAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND PUBLIC NECESSITY- MID VALLEY YELLOW CAB TRANS., INC. Director Sanchez presented the report, requesting that the City Council conduct a public hearing and consider approving the issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and of Public Necessity, in accordance with Section 123.02 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code; Applicant: Martha Lorena Madera, Javier A. Amante, Cesar Vargas Nunez, and Deborah A. Carranza representing Mid Valley Yellow Cab Trans., he, 14630 Valley Boulevard, Unit R, City of Industry, California 91744. Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. Councilman Van Cleave expressed concern that there may be too many taxicab services operating within the City. Coundlwoman Gair feels that the permit should be considered for approval especially since taxicab services tend to come in and out of the city with or without a permit. Issuing the permit will generate revenues and the applicant would then also be in compliance of all other city regulations. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco suggested conducting a feasibility study and that a survey be conducted to determine if any surrounding cities are franchising these types of businesses. BIB] 37642-U01 2000-U02 09-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO9066-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2000 09 20 CC MIN;¢f4¦ÕCity Council Minutes SeptemBeT20. 2000 l^n^ Page 4 After discussion, a motion was made to request that staff conduct a feasibility study to ascertain whether or not there is a need for additional taxicab service in the city and, to conduct a survey of surrounding cities to ascertain whether or not franchises are issued for this type of business, and to CONTINUE the public hearing to October 18. 2000. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco Motion carried) REPORTS OF OFFICERS PERSONNEL COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS A motion was made to appoint Trina DePedro to Office No. 1, Gerald Dahlen to Office No. 2, reappoint Efren Rivera to Office No. 3. appoint Ronald Palados to Office No. 4, and Son Lieu to Office No. 5 of the Personnel Commission and. to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2000-67 entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 98-99 RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION". MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco Motion carried) PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS A motion was made to appoint Sergio Corona to Office No. 3, and Milagros Mila" Alba to Office No. 5 of the Planning Commission and, to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2000- 67 entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2000-20 RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION". Councilwoman Gair voted no" on the appointment of Sergio Corona. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco Motion carried) SUPPLEMENTAL TIME EXTENSION TO EXISTING POLICE TOW SERVICE AGREEMENTS A motion was made to authorize a ninety-(90) day supplemental extension of the existing contractual agreement utilized between the city and the previously designated tow companies. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia Motion carried) LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO GOVERNOR GRAY DAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL FACILITY A motion was made to authorize the mailing of the proposed letter of opposition to Governor Gray Davis regarding the proposed county hospital facility. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco SECOND: Councilwoman Gair Motion carried) COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS METROLINK PARKING RESTRICTIONS Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco requested that this matter be discussed particularly with regards to providing a grace period to persons who park at the Metrolink station after October 1, 2000. BIB] 37642-U01 2000-U02 09-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO9066-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2000 09 20 CC MIN;¢f4¦ÕCity Council Minutes SeptemWT20. 2000 Page 5 Transit Coordinator Bouton indicated that notices had been posted and signage will be properly displayed posting the rules and regulations applicable for parking at the station. She also stated that enforcement will begin October 2, 2000, and feels that since parking passes have been sold. it would not be advisable to grant a grace period especially since this might displace a paid parking patron from a space in the lot. There was no further action or discussion on this matter. SIGNAGE AT 1-10 FREEWAY Councilwoman Garcia asked staff to look into the excess number of signs that are posted at the intersection of the 1-10 and 605 Freeways. SISTER CITIES ADHOC COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT 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 and asked that an alternate member be appointed to that committee. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco requested to participate on this committee. There were no objections. JUVENILES AT RISK JAR) HUNTINGTON PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT PROGRAM Councilwoman Garcia recently attended an in-take night for a Juveniles at Risk program hosted by the City of Huntington Park Police Department. This program is a military type program with the objective of reaching and helping at risk juveniles turn their lives around. Staff was asked to look into the possibility of implementing a program of this type in the city. There were no objections to research this matter further. CITY OF HOPE 5K RUN Councilwoman Garcia proudly announced her completion of the Annual City of Hope 5k Run. DEPUTY CITY CLERK RAMIREZ CONGRATULATED Councilwoman Gair stated that she and Councilwoman Garcia attended the recent CEPO Continuing Education for Public Officials) graduation of Deputy City Clerk Rosemary Ramirez and her daughter, School Board Member Kathleen Gair. She congratulated Deputy City Clerk Ramirez on her achievement and on her pending attainment of her designation as Certified Municipal Clerk. Deputy City Clerk thanked the Mayor and City Council for giving her the opportunity to attend CEPO and for the opportunity to expand on her personal and professional growth. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT COMMENDED Councilman Van Cleave thanked the Public Works Department for the fine job done on the median located on Baldwin Park Boulevard, and for the signal located on Baldwin Park Boulevard and dark Street. BIB] 37642-U01 2000-U02 09-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO9066-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2000 09 20 CC MIN;¢f4¦ÕCity Council Minutes SeptemBBr 20. 2000 i1w20. Page 6 PUBLIC WORK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SIGNS REQUEST Councilman Van Cleave asked that signs be posted as in the past) in areas of public work improvement projects that describe the project and list the names the Mayor and City Council. SKATEBOARD PARK REQUESTS Councilman Van Cleave advised the Council that he continues to receive inquiries regarding the proposed skate park. C/TY PROGRAMS Mayor Lozano made reference to a recent Los Angeles Times article on the programs and services offered by the City of Baldwin Park. Mayor Lozano noted that many of these programs are great resources to the residents. He asked that the city possibly join efforts with an existing city program for the purpose of conducting an AIDS awareness campaign. Coundlwoman Garcia stated that Kaiser Permanente prepared an information awareness segment and perhaps this could be aired on the city's cable channel. CITY CLEANUP Mayor Lozano asked staff to look into the excess amount of debris near the 99^ store on Ramona and Baldwin Park Boulevards. Director Forintos stated that this matter is being handled, most recently with dialog being made to the owner of the property regarding the clean up of this area. Mayor Lozano suggested implementing a citywide cleanup day in the City of Baldwin Park. This program would be one that would motivate and encourage city residents to clean up their properties on designated weekend days. YOUTH SOCCER AWARDS BANQUET Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco announced that the Youth Soccer Awards Banquet would be held on September 24, 2000, at Morgan Park. VOLUNTEER CITIZEN'S PATROL Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco requested that the police department look implementing a Volunteer Citizen's Patrol program, similar to, or modeled after the program sponsored by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco inquired about the feasibility of installing Christmas decorations along the city's main thoroughfares. BIB] 37642-U01 2000-U02 09-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO9066-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2000 09 20 CC MIN;¢f4¦ÕCity Council Minutes Septem^20, 2000 Page 7 ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m., in the memory of Officer Robert Mata. Approved as correptpd by the Council at their meeting held October 18. 2000. Rosembjyw Rauurez Deputy CityCTerk BIB] 37642-U01 2000-U02 09-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO9066-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06