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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 03 20 CC MIN SS/SPECIAL2001 03 20 CC MIN SS/SPECIAL¦•COUNCIL CHAMBER MARCH 20, 2001 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE TUESDAY BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 7:00 P.M. The CITY COUNCIL of the City of Baldwin Park met in a SPECIAL SESSION MEETING at the above time and place. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members. Linda Gair. Marlen Garcia, William Bill" Van Cleave. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco, and Mayor Manuel Lozano. Also Present: Dayle Keller, Chief Executive Officer; Arnold Alvarez-Glasman. City Attorney; Mike Steadman. Captain; Jose Sanchez, Finance Director; Shafique Nayier. Public Works Director; Rick Forintos, Community Development Director; Manny Carrillo. Recreation/Community Services Director; Kathryn Tizcareno, City Clerk; and Ana Montenegro, City Treasurer Absent: Deputy City Clerk Rosemary Ramirez REPORTS OF OFFICERS RESOLUTION RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD MARCH 6, 2001 ELECTING MAYOR MANUEL LOZANO, COUNCILMEMBERS MARLEN GARCIA AND WILLIAM BILL" VAN CLEAVE, CITY CLERK KATHRYN TIZCARENO AND CITY TREASURER MARIA A. CONTRERAS A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2001- 033 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 6. 2001. DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW." MOTION: Coundlmember Pacheco SECOND: Councilmember Gair Motion carried INTRODUCTION OF DIGNITARIES Mayor Lozano introduced our recently elected Senator, Dr. Gloria Romero of the 24th District who was present this evening. Mayor Lozano has known Dr. Romero for the previous 15 years. He spoke of her accomplishments and her effectiveness in her role as a former member of the Board of Trustees, an 18 year term Professor of Psychology at Cal State LA, recent former Assemblymember of the 49th District, and now serving as our representative of the 24th Senatorial District. Mayor Lozano introduced Maria Contreras-Sweet, Secretary of Transportation. Mayor Lozano informed the audience that Ms. Contreras-Sweet is a former Baldwin Park resident and a graduate of Baldwin Park High School. He commended her previous and current work and contributions to the citizens of the City of Baldwin Park and the citizens of the State of California. Mayor Lozano expressed his gratitude to Ms. Contreras-Sweet for her presence here this ivening.. BIB] 37642-U01 2001-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS/SPECIAL-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO9060-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 SPECIAL-U05 SESSION-U05 MEETING-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 03 20 CC MIN SS/SPECIAL¦•City Council Minutes March 20, 2001 Page 2 Mayor Lozano introduced the former Mayor of the City of La Puente and now Assemblymember, Mr. Edward Ed" Chavez, 57th Assembly District. Mayor Lozano spoke of Assemblyman Chavez's accomplishments, specifically the recent introduction of legislation relating to deregulation and expressed his support of his efforts. Mayor Lozano acknowledged Valley County Water District Directors Mariana Lake and Alfonso Contreras, long time resident, former Mayor and recently elected Baldwin Park Unified School District Board Member. Mr. Jack White, former Coundlmember Teri Muse, former Mayor Fidel Vargas, former Baldwin Park Unified School Board Member Kathleen Gair. ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION TO INDIVIDUALS ELECTED ON MARCH 6, 2001, AS FOLLOWS City Clerk Tizcareno invited Senator Romero to the podium for the purpose of administering the Oath of Office to Mayor Manuel Lozano. Senator Romero announced that this induction was her first official induction to another elected official in her newly elected role as Senator. She expressed her gratitude to the Officials of the City of Baldwin Park who invited her for this special occasion. Senator Romero administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Manuel Lozano and presented the Mayor with a Senate Certificate of Recognition, recognizing his re-election as Mayor of the City of Baldwin Park. Mayor Lozano invited Councilmember Marien Garcia to the podium. He spoke of his colleague and friend and of her dedication and commitment to the residents of the City of Baldwin Park. At this time, he invited Senator Romero to the podium for the purpose of administering the Oath of Office to Councilmember Marfen Garcia. Senator Romero stated that it is an honor and a privilege for her to administer the Oath of Office to Councilmember Garcia. Senator Romero is honored to have the opportunity to meet and work with Councilmember Garcia and stated that they share many of the same visions and interest in their public service. Senator Romero administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Marien Garcia and presented her with a Senate Certificate of Recognition, recognizing her re-election as Councilmember of the City of Baldwin Park. Mayor Lozano invited Councilmember William Bill" Van Cleave and California Secretary of Transportation Maria Contreras-Sweet to the Podium. Secretary Contreras-Sweet stated that while the local newspapers have reported her as being a native of the City of Baldwin Park. she was actually born in the city of Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico. It is such an honor and distinction to be recognized as a native of Baldwin Park. She has had the privilege of working for Governor Gray Davis as the Secretary working on various issues such as railroad, high speed rail. busses. freeways, housing and other issues that effect the City of Baldwin Park. Secretary Contreras-Sweet administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember William Bill" Van Cleave. BIB] 37642-U01 2001-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS/SPECIAL-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO9060-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 SPECIAL-U05 SESSION-U05 MEETING-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 03 20 CC MIN SS/SPECIAL¦•City Council Minutes March 20. 2001 Page 3 Mayor Lozano invited City Clerk Kathryn Tizcareno and her husband, Joseph Tizcareno, City of South Gate Reserve Police Officer, to the podium. City Clerk Tizcareno invited her children. Joseph and Candice to the podium to join in the induction ceremony. Mr. Tizcareno administered the Oath of Office to City Clerk Tizcareno. Mayor Lozano invited newly elected City Treasurer Maria A. Contreras and Secretary Contreras-Sweet to the podium. City Treasurer Contreras invited her husband. Alfonso to the podium to join in the induction ceremony. Secretary Contreras-Sweet spoke of the greatness of the world's democracy in the transfer of power. She invited former Treasurer Ana Montenegro to the podium to join in the induction ceremony. She acknowledged Ana's history with the City of Baldwin Park and her legacy as being the first Latina woman elected to office in the City of Baldwin Park. Secretary Contreras-Sweet administered the Oath of Office to City Treasurer Contreras. Former City Treasurer Ana Montenegro presented newly elected City Treasurer Contreras with a gift representing of the history of the City of Baldwin Park. Mayor Lozano shared the recent renaming and dedication of the Metrolink Trans Center to the Cruz Baca Trans Center. Mr. Cruz Baca was originally from Guanajuato, Mexico. In 1906 he walked from Guanajuato to Texas. He traveled from Texas via a train until he reached his destination, the City of Baldwin Park. Mr. Baca left a legacy of accomplishments and contributions to the City of Baldwin Park. His efforts had gone unnoticed until recently when the City Council honored his memory with the renaming of the Metrolink Station to the Cruz Baca Trans Center. Mayor Lozano continued by publicly thanking former City Treasurer Montenegro for carrying on the extraordinary legacy of her late grand-father, Mr. Cruz Baca. Assemblyman Ed Chavez presented Certificates of Recognition to former City Treasurer Montengro and thanked her for the many years of wisdom, friendship and professionalism she brought to the organization. COMMENTS FROM OUTGOING AND NEWL Y ELECTED OFFICIALS City Treasurer Maria A. Contreras spoke as follows: She thanked God for his blessings and for His continued guidance as we begin a term of newly elected officials. She thanked her family. friends and those who supported her in her campaign. For those who did not support her. she pledged to work as hard for them and for the good of the people of Baldwin Park. She thanked outgoing City Treasurer Ana Montenegro and her family for their support and endorsement. She expressed her profound appreciation to her husband Al for his love and support. She continued by thanking Secretary Maria Contreras-Sweet. for taking time from her busy schedule to be here to share this special evening with her. She looks forward to working with the entire City Council and being an active team member of the organization. City Clerk Tizcareno spoke as follows: She thanked God for His guidance and thanked her family for their support and understanding especially as it relates to her time away from them. She acknowledged her Mother, Angie Vidales and thanked her for her unconditional love and support. She appreciates having the opportunity to serve as a colleague to the City Council and looks forward to also working with City Treasurer Contreras. She thanked former City Treasurer BIB] 37642-U01 2001-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS/SPECIAL-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO9060-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 SPECIAL-U05 SESSION-U05 MEETING-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 03 20 CC MIN SS/SPECIAL¦•City Council Minutes March 20, 2001 Page 4 Montenegro for her presence and for sharing her wisdom. She thanked everyone for their support. Coundlmember Van Cleave spoke as follows: He thanked God for giving him the strength to work on his campaign, stating that elections are tough and a hard thing to do. He thanked his wife Susan, for her patience and for her support of his candidacy. He also thanked his daughters for their support and for their understanding of his time away from them. He acknowledged his employees who worked on helped on his campaign. He reminded everyone of his open door policy" and stated that he intends to continue that practice. He spoke of his love for the City of Baldwin Park and encouraged everyone to do the same. He thanked everyone for their support and looks forward to serving the people of the City of Baldwin Park for another four-year term. Coundlmember Garcia spoke as follows: She acknowledged that this is a memorable and exciting time of her life. There is a new leadership guiding the City into the next Century. Coundlmember Garda stands committed that the City Council will provide the safest community for our kids and residents and to provide the quality of life services for working parents and senior citizens alike. It has been a pleasure to serve the citizens of the City of Baldwin Park. Coundlmember Garda continued by stating her pledge that the proposed teen center will become a reality in the City of Baldwin Park. She thanked her friends and all those who helped and supported her during her campaign. Coundlmember Garda especially thanked her parents for their love and support and for raising her with standards that made her the person she is today. She thanked her brothers for their support and encouragement and she especially thanked her sister, Nellie for being an extraordinary person and a role model in her life. Councilman expressed her undying gratitude to her children. Robert and Delilah for their support and encouragement. She thanked everyone for their support and pledged to do the best job for the benefit of the community and looks forward to serving the citizens of the City of Baldwin Park for another four-year term. Coundlwoman Linda Gair congratulated Coundlmembers Van Cleave and Garda and Mayor Lozano and looks forward to the next two years of working together on the City Council. She commented on the relationship that has developed among the members of the City Council and herself, stating that things change especially when you get to know each other. All five share a common ground and that is that they all love the City of Baldwin Park. She expressed her delight to see Marie Contreras as the new City Treasurer; sad to see Ana go. She acknowledged City Clerk Tizcareno on her overwhelming uncontested) victory. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco welcomed and thanked all those present for their attendance. This election is a new beginning for the City of Baldwin Park. There are new opportunities, new hopes, aspirations and a new optimism for the City of Baldwin Park which will drive the City in a new direction. There has been phenomenal success in the City with the growth of development. He spoke of the major accomplishments, specifically the renovation of Central Park West. Shyre Park. future renovation of sports fields, and street and infrastructure improvements. This has been accomplished as a result of have a City Council that has the ability to work together as a team to make things happen. He concluded by reading a quote by Cesar Chavez. Mayor Lozano acknowledged and recognized all of the newly elected officials. As we continue our journey, it will be a team effort. He introduced Chief Executive Officer Keller, who has an BIB] 37642-U01 2001-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS/SPECIAL-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO9060-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 SPECIAL-U05 SESSION-U05 MEETING-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 03 20 CC MIN SS/SPECIAL¦•City Council Minutes March 20, 2001 Page 5 outstanding performance record in working with the City Council. He acknowledged staff Directors Carrillo, Nayier. Forintos. and Sanchez. He acknowledged all employees for their hard work and roles in representing the City of Baldwin Park. He spoke of his 1976 relocation to the City of Baldwin Park. Mayor Lozano spoke of a situation in which the Baldwin Park Police Department was in pursuit of a fleeing suspect who. coinddently collided with his father's new vehicle. Mayor Lozano continued to express his gratitude to the people of the City of Baldwin Park and he expressed his love for the City. He spoke of the economic development and the significant transformation that has occurred in the City. He spoke of his commitment and intention to continue to recognize those meritorious individuals within the community, especially the youth, for their accomplishments. He looks forward to establishing a close working relationship with members of the School District and Directors of the Valley County Water District. He concurred with Councilmember Gair's comments, noting that this council has worked together as a team for the benefit of the entire community. Mayor Lozano thanked everyone for their support and he looks forward to serving the community as Mayor of the City of Baldwin Park. NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco thanked the City Council for allowing him the opportunity to serve as the Mayor Pro Tern for the previous year. Councilmember Pacheco nominated Councilmember Linda Gair to serve as Mayor Pro Tern. There were no other nominations. A motion was made to appoint Councilmember Linda Gair as Mayor Pro Tern. MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Councilmember Garcia Motion carried Mayor Pro Tern Gair thanked her colleagues for the appointment and pledged to work hard during these last two years of her term in office. ADJOURNMENT There being no further items before the Council, meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m. Approved as presented by the City Council at its meeting held May 16. 2001. k-R&mirez, CMC Deputy City Qerk BIB] 37642-U01 2001-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS/SPECIAL-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO9060-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 SPECIAL-U05 SESSION-U05 MEETING-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06