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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 03 06 CC MIN2002 03 06 CC MIN(Ì윚COUNCIL CHAMBER 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE BALDWIN PARK. CA 91706 MARCH 6, 2002 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: Marlen Garcia, Ricardo Pacheco, Bill Van Cleave, Mayor Pro-Tern Linda Gair, and Mayor Manuel Lozano Absent/Excused: Rosemary M. Ramirez. Chief Deputy City Clerk Also Present: Dayle Keller. Chief Executive Officer; Arnold Atvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; 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 Kathleen Sessman. Deputy Crty Clerk ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano expressed his deepest condolences to Dr. Marco Dominguez, School Board Member, for the recent passing of his father. Jesus Dominguez, age 84. He requested that the City of Baldwin Park send flowers and a letter of condolence to the Dominguez family. Councilmember Pacheco congratulated Al Contreras on his election as a delegate of the Democratic Party. Mayor Lozano announced his appointment to the Upper San Gabriel Water District Authority. Mayor Pro Tem Gair requested that this meeting be adjourned in memory of the U.S. soldiers that were killed yesterday in the helicopter accident. City Treasurer Contreras congratulated Mayor Lozano on his successful appointment to the Upper San Gabriel Water District Authority. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS Oaths of Office and Certificates of Appointment were presented to newly appointed Planning Commissioners Monica Garcia and Gloria Gonzalez. Police Chief Kling introduced newly appointed Police Department employees, Officer Joseph Cota, Potice Officer; and Dispatcher Rosa Esparza. Director Forintos introduced newly appointed Housing Department employees. Housing Specialist I Laura Aguilera. Housing Inspector John Clark, and Administrative Clerk Nancy Garcia. BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 03-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8925-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 03 06 CC MIN(Ì윚City Council Minutes March 6, 2002 Page 2 A proclamation was presented to Bob Benbow proclaiming March 18-22. 2002. as Adult and Community Education" week. Certificates of Recognition were presented to recently elected 2002-03 Filipino American Alliance U.S.A. Officers. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mila Alba. President of the Filipino American Alliance U.S.A.. thanked to the City Council for their recognition and support. Mayor Pro Tem Gair acknowledged Jose Mesa. Personnel/Risk Manager, noting that this was his last City Council meeting attendance. She stated that Jose is moving on and going to work for the San Diego Port Authority. She thanked Jose for his work and wished him the best of luck. Councilmembers expressed their thanks to Jose Mesa for his dedication and hard work and wished him well. Ken Christiansen. Target employee, asked the City Council to continue its support of the Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce and approve the Contract. He stated that there are many great things in the proposal and it will help the City provide effective communication and services to the community. Mariene Tarango. resident, spoke about crime in Baldwin Park and asked what the Police Department was doing to resolve a recent act of violence that occurred in the City of Baldwin Park. Mayor Lozano stated that the incident in question is being investigated by both the Baldwin Park Police Department and Sheriffs Homicide. He stated that the Baldwin Police Department is doing everything it can to assist all those involved and to keep them updated, and resolve this issue. Mayor Lozano stated that the City and this Council have a zero tolerance for gang members, gang activity and gang violence. He reassured Ms. Tarango that this incident will not be pushed a side. Chief Kling stated that the Baldwin Park Police Department along with a Sheriffs Homicide Team is doing everything in its power to assist those involved and resolve the incident. He stated that this incident will not be resolved overnight, but the individuals responsible will be tracked down. The protection and safety of the City and its citizens is top priority. Councilmember Van Cleave stated that crime in Baldwin Park is low and expressed his support for the Police Department and all their efforts. Elias Rores. 4147 Harian. and his teammates requested City Council assistance in reinstating their Coach, Ms, Bemice Ortiz. who was recently fired. They felt her punishment was inappropriate and requested the City Council's support. Mayor Lozano responded, stating that the case is being reviewed. He thanked the boys for sharing their views. BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 03-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8925-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 03 06 CC MIN(Ì윚City Council Minutes March 6, 2002 Page 3 Mr. Alex Arrevalo, 13979 Garvey Avenue, spoke on behalf of some of the tenants of the Garvey Apartments. He stated that they are here in reference to a management/tenant problem at their residence complex and to request Crty Council assistance with this matter. In the last 6 months. management has increased existing tenant rents $200 and have refused to make necessary improvements. New tenants moving into the complex are getting dean and completely renovated rooms, while existing tenants are living with conditions such as broken windows, torn carpet, and built-in appliances that do not work. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED Councilmember Garcia requested that the following item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion: 1) Item 1-L APPOINTMENT OP TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ON THE CITY OF WEST COVINA PAROLE OFFICE SUBCOMMITTEE A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. A-L with the exception of L) as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Gair Motion Carried MINUTES 6i(MO) The minutes of February 20. 2002 Study & Regular), were approved as presented. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No- 2002-029 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 all warrants to Mr. Bills Hardware financial conflict of interest). CLAIM REJECTION STEPHANIE CARDONA 00 031A) ITO-TO) The City Council rejected the claim of Stephanie Cardona 00 031A) and directed staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant. REQUEST TO CARRY OVER FUNDS OF ENERGY CONSERVATION PROJECT FROM FY 2000-01 TO FY 2001-02 330-20) The Crty Council approved to carry over the balance of Energy Conservation Funds to the current fiscal year. The Finance Director was directed to pay the balance of $17.289 to Global Energy. BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 03-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8925-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 03 06 CC MIN(Ì윚City Council Minutes March 6, 2002 Page 4 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 2001-2002 CDBG SIDEWALK PROJECT, CIP 863 wo-30» The City Council awarded the contract to Gentry Brothers in the amount of $186,895 for the Construction of CDBG Sidewalk Project, CIP 863. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement. The Director of Public Works was authorized to transfer $25,000 from CIP 862 CDBG Street Improvement) to CIP 863 CDBG Sidewalk Project) and add any additional sidewalks in an amount not to exceed $225.000. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT FRAZIER STREET AND EARL AVENUE, CIP 876 60o-3o» The City Council awarded the contract to C.T. & F, Inc., in the amount of $91.901 for the Construction of Traffic Signal at Frazier Street and Eari Avenue. CIP 863, and authorized an additional appropriation of $8.000 of Gas Tax funds for contingency. 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 CONSTRUCTION OF 2001.2002 CDBG STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. CIP 862 6oo-30) The City Coundl awarded the contract to All American Asphalt in the amount of $475,479 for the Construction of 2001-2002 Street Improvements, Project. CIP 862, and authorized the transfer of $25.000 to the CDBG Sidewalk Project. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement. The Director of Public Works was authorized to add streets so that the balance of funds is utilized and to execute any change orders necessary during the construction in an amount not to exceed fifteen percent 15%) of the original contract amount. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER FOR AB2928 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CIP 875 600-30) The City Council approved the appropriation of additional AB2928 funds in the amount of $48,000 for the construction of AB2928 Street Improvement Project. CIP 875. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT AND LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS 600.30) The Crty Council awarded the contract to Berryman & Henigar in the amount of $25.372 for the development of the Annual Lighting and Landscaping and Park Maintenance Assessment Districts reports and Proposition 218 proceedings for Fiscal Year 2002-2003. BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 03-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8925-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 03 06 CC MIN(Ì윚City Council Minutes March 6, 2002 Page 5 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CITY-WIDE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY 2002-2003 MO-M) Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2002-027 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE 2002-2003 LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OP A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA," was adopted. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CITY-WIDE PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY 2002-2003 MO-M) Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2002-028 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE 2002-2003 LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, PARK MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA," was adopted. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA PAROLE OFFICE SUBCOMMITTEE CIO-M) Councilmember Garcia pulled this item for the purpose of nominating and appointing representatives to the City of West Covina Parole Office Subcommittee. A motion was made to appoint Mayor Lozano and Councilmember Garcia as the representatives of the City of Baldwin Park to the City of West Covina Parole Office Subcommittee. MOTION: Mayor Lozano SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Gair Motion Carried REPORTS OF OFFICERS HOUSING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT KO-M) Mayor Pro Tern Gair nominated Ruth Davila. There were no objections. A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2002-030 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2001-092 APPOINTING RUTH DAVILA TO OFFICE NO. 7 TENANT COMMISSIONER) OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION WITH A TERM EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2003." MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Gair SECOND: Councilmember Pacheco Motion Carried BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 03-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8925-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 03 06 CC MIN(Ì윚City Council Minutes March 6. 2002 Page 6 APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION OF AB 1693 FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE BALDWIN PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 330-20) Coundlmember Van Cleave requested that the item be continued to March 27, 2002. Mayor Pro Tern pointed out that the next Council Meeting was three weeks away and expressed her concern with continuing the item. A motion was made table this matter to March 27. 2002. MOTION: Coundlmember Van Cleave SECOND: Coundlmember Pacheco Motion Carried NOES: Mayor Pro Tern Gair and Coundlmember Garcia INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 93, SECTION 93.06 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR THE SALE OF FIREWORKS MO-M) The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend the existing Ordinance No. 1066 to allow the City Council the freedom to determine a new method of issuing permits. Once the City Council determines the means with which they would like to issue permits, that policy may be established by Resolution. Coundlmember Pacheco requested that the percentage of funds required by Ordinance 1185 to be spent within the City be changed from 50% to 100%. Attorney Alvarez-Gtasman advised that such action may be interpreted as restraining trade and therefore, be unconstitutional. After lengthy discussion, a motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1185 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING CHAPTER 93. SECTION 93.06. OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR THE SALE OF FIREWORKS." MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Gair SECOND: Coundlmember Garcia Motion Carried REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION REGARDING THE DOWNTOWN STREET MARKET PROGRAM 600-30) The purpose of this report is to appropriate additional funding for the Street Market operations. Councilmember Garcia supports the Downtown Street Market but requested that the contract be re- evaluated with regards to the scheduled starting and ending date of the Street Market Program. She suggested hat the schoo! year schedule be taken into consideration when the dates for the 2002 Downtown Street Market are re-evaluated. Mayor Pro Tern Gair concurred with Coundlmember Garcia regarding the need to change the ending date of the Street Market. She suggested that the Street Market be ended he week before the parade. A motion was made to approve an appropriation in the amount of $6.520 for FY 2001-02 for the Street Market operations. Staff was directed to renegotiate the ending date wfth 11th Hour Production and if agreed upon by both parties to change the ending date. prepare and authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Agreement with 11th Hour Production, with a copy to the City Council via the status report. MOTION: Councilmember Garcia SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Gair Motion Carried BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 03-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8925-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 03 06 CC MIN(Ì윚City Council Minutes March 6, 2002 Page 7 COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS REQUEST FROM COUNCILMEMBER PACHECO FOR DISCUSSION OF COUNCIL REPRESENTATION ON THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION. Councilmember Pacheco requested to be named as Representative to the League of California Cities. He asked Councilmember Van Cleave, the current Representative, if he would consider switching to the alternate position. Councilmember Van Cleave agreed to the switch. There were no objections by the City Council. POMONA JUVENILE COURT SYSTEM Councilmember Van Cleave expressed his displeasure with the Pomona Juvenile Court System's present policy and handling of jaywalking citations. SUPERVISOR LEMM-HARRIS COMMENDED Mayor Pro Tern Gair complimented Public Works Supervisor Lemm-Harris and staff for their hard work and positive attitude. She commended Supervisor Lemm-Hams on being a great supervisor and an exceptional worker. ACTION LEARNING SYSTEMS-SETTING ALTERNATE WORKSHOP DATES Chief Executive Officer Keller requested direction from the City Council regarding the re-scheduling of the second Action Learning Systems training session. By City Council consensus, staff was directed to obtain Mr. Bill Steriie availability schedule and to contact the City Council wth alternate dates. There were no objections. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.. in memory of the U.S. Military soldiers who were killed in the helicopter accident on March 5. 2002. Approved by the Council at their meeting held March 27. 2002. n 7) LUJt/l^^d/KAf^--^^ w^ Kathleen R. Sessman Deputy City Clerk BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 03-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8925-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06