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Home My WebLink About2002 03 27 CC MIN2002 03 27 CC MIN(ÌìeCOUNCIL CHAMBER 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE BALDWIN PARK. CA 91706 MARCH 27. 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 Also Present: Dayle Keller, Chief Executive Officer; John Olvera. Deputy City Attorney; Mark Kting, 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, Crty Clerk and Rosemary M. Ramirez. Chief Deputy City Clerk; and Kathleen Sessman, Deputy City Clerk REORGANIZATION A motion was made to appoint Councilmember Garcia as Mayor Pro Tern. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Gair SECOND: Councilmember Pacheco Motion Carried Mayor Lozano was joined by the Council in thanking Councilmember Gair for her excellent representation as Mayor Pro Tern during the previous year. Mayor Pro Tern was congratulated by the Mayor and Council, on her appointment as Mayor Pro Tern Mayor Pro Tern Garcia thanked her colleagues for their vote of confidence and looks forward to continuing her service to the community in her capacity as Mayor Pro Tern. She dedicated her appointment as Mayor Pro Tern and her work during this upcoming year. to her grandmother. Maria Elena Jesus Ramirez. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano requested to adjourn in memory of Joseph Guerrero. He also requested that a letter of condolence be sent to the family of the young child who was the victim of a vehicle accfdent. Mayor Lozano wished Planning Commissioner Huietinck a full and speedy recovery. Mayor Lozano spoke of the increasing problem of vicious dogs within the Los Angeles County. PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS An Oath of Office and Certificate of Appointment was presented to newly appointed Housing Commissioner Ruth Davila. BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 03-U02 27-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8921-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 03 27 CC MIN(ÌìeCity Council Minutes March 27. 2002 Page 2 Certificates of Achievement were presented to the winners of the 2002 Baldwin Park Unified School District's Adult and Community Education Essay Contest. Certificates of Recognition were also presented to the teachers of the winners in recognition of their dedicated service. Chief Kling introduced newly appointed Police Department employees. Henry Lu. Police Officer; Francisco Real. Police Officer; and Karina Varela, Dispatcher. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Rita Gallegos, President of the Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce, was present along with members of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, to request that item 3-C, APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION OF AB 1693 FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE BALDWIN PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, be tabled to April 17, 2002. Laura inaudible), resident, requested council consideration for the placement of a crossing guard on Los Angeles Street near Geddes School. Planning Commissioner Mila Alba thanked the Crty Council for providing the commission an opportunity to attend the recent Planning Commissioner's Institute in Monterey, California. The conference was very informative and an excellent educational tool for all in attendance. Ruben Sandoval, 13354 Corak Street, requested council assistance with a permitting issue relating to the improvements at his residence. Mayor Lozano asked staff to look into this matter and provide a report to council. Elena Mesa. 4744 Walnut Drive, stated that several residents are receiving citations for parking on the street during the posted street sweeping hours. She requested council consideration be given to changing the existing morning street sweeping hours on Walnut Street to sometime during the afternoon hours. Ms. Mesa also inquired as to whether Walnut Street was scheduled to be paved in the near future. Alfonso Contreras. 15219 Adams St.. concurred with Ms. Alba's statement concerning the excellence in the Planning Commissioner's Institute. Atfonso Contreras congratulated Mariana Lake on receiving the 57th Assembly District Woman of the Year Award. Kathryn Tizcareno, informed the Council of an accident that occurred on March 16th. She expressed disappointment in the Officer's with the handling of the situation. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED Mayor Lozano requested that the following item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion: Item 1-L-APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS STUDY A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 A-K as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Enter SECOND: Enter Motion Carried BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 03-U02 27-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8921-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 03 27 CC MIN(ÌìeCity Council Minutes March 27. 2002 Page 3 MINUTES 6io-*o» The minutes of March 6. 2002 Study & Regular), were approved as presented. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS 300^0) Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2001-031 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 Cteave abstains on all warrants to Mr. Bill's Hardware financial conflict of interest). TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2002 320-20) Report was received and filed. CLAIM REJECTIONS ADRIAN MONTENEGRO 01 010A); MARIANO CANALES & OUVIA AVELINO 00 027A); AND DELIA ESTRAOA FOR LADY MARELLA GOMEZ. minor 00 031A) 170-70) The City Council rejected the claims of Adrian Montenegro 01 010A); Mariano Canates & Olivia Avelino 00 027A); and Delia Estrada for Lady Marella Gomez. a minor 00 031A). Staff was directed to send the appropriate notices of rejection to claimants. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 53452 D. C. CORPORATION; 12806 DALEWOOD STREET 60(MO) The City Council approved Final Tract Map No. 53452. The Mayor was authorized to execute the subdivision Agreement. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR THE 2001-02 AND 2002-03 FUNDING CYCLES OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING GRANT 390-35) Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution 2002-033 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK. CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR THE 2001-02 AND 2002-03 FUNDING OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING GRANT," was adopted. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR THE 8™ CYCLE USED OIL RECYCLING BLOCK GRANT ow^s) Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution 2002-032 entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK. CALIFORNIA.AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR THE 8™ CYCLE USED OIL RECYCLING GRANT FUNDS." was adopted. BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 03-U02 27-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8921-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 03 27 CC MIN(ÌìeCity Council Minutes March 27. 2002 Page 4 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) Further reading was waived, read by title only and 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," was adopted on second reading. CITY OF BALDWIN PARK'S ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2001 3i(^o» Report was received and filed. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY MTA) TO PASS THROUGH FEDERAL FUNDS TO THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK eoo^o» The Crty Council approved the Agreement with the Los Angetes County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR LEAD TESTING AND RISK ASSESSMENT SERVICES(60(^o) The City Council approved an Agreement with Home Safe in the amount of $640 p/unit for the purpose of providing lead testing, risk assessment and lead clearance testing and authorized the Chief Executive Officer to execute the appropriate Agreements. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS STUDY wo^o» Mayor Lozano inquired to the organizational status of the Fair Housing Council of San Gabriel Valtey. Director Forintos responded stating that the Fair Housing Council of the San Gabriel Valley is a non-profit organization. A motion was made to approve a contract with the Fair Housing Council of San Gabriel Valley in the amount not to exceed $10,000 for the purpose of providing an update to the City's Analysis of Impediments Study and authorized the Chief Executive Officer to execute the appropriate Agreements. MOTION: Mayor Lozano SECOND: Councilmember Gair Motion Carried PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED REALLOCATION OF FY 2001-2002 CDBG PROGRAM 480-10) The purpose of this report is to reallocate the proposed CDBG funds for FY 2001-2002 and achieve the following objectives: 1) to bring projects into alignment with anticipated expenditures; 2) to pay for costs associate with San Gabriel Valley Water Company and other utility connections for the Lewis project and to make a prepayment on the Section 108 loan in order to reduce the future payments and amount of interest; and 3) to bring the City into conformance with HUD requirements to be below 1.5 times the grant amount by 75 days before the fiscal year end or by April 15,2002. BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 03-U02 27-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8921-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 03 27 CC MIN(ÌìeCity Council Minutes March 27. 2002 Page 5 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 authorize the reallocations as presented and as an amendment to the FY 2001-02 CDBG Program. MOTION: Coundlmember Gair SECOND: Councilmember Van Cleave Motion Carried REPORTS OF OFFICERS RESOLUTION APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OP THE CITY 110-20) The purpose of this report is to allow council to review and appoint members to the positions of representatives and alternates of the established committees and organizations. After review and appointment of Councilmembers to the various agencies, a motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2002-034 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY." MOTION: Councitmember Gair SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Garcia Motion Carried APPROPRIATION OP FUNDS FOR THIRD FLOOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CITY HALL 330-20) A motion was made to refer this item back to staff with a request to bring back drawings of the proposed improvements to the meeting of April 17, 2002. MOTION: Councilmember Van Cteave SECOND: Coundlmember Gair Motion Carried APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION OF AB 1693 FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE BALDWIN PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Tabled from March 6,2002) 330-20» Subsequent to a request of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, a motion was made to table this matter to April 17, 2002. MOTION: Coundlmember Pacheco SECOND: Councilmember Van Cleave Motion Carried COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS REQUEST FROM COUNCILMAN VAN CLEAVE FOR DISCUSSION REGARDING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S REQUEST FOR CONDUCTING FIVE/TEN YEAR STRATEGIC PLANNING INVOLVING THE SCHOOL BOARD AND THE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Pro Tern Garcia requested that this matter be placed on the April 3"1 agenda for the purpose of discussing alternate dates for the scheduling of a special joint meeting of the city council and school board. There were no objections. Mayor Pro Tern Garcia thanked COP for arranging airport security for those officials who recently traveled to Washington. D.C. Councilmember Gair announced an upcoming Brown Act Meeting to be held May 30th and encouraged council and staff attendance. BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 03-U02 27-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8921-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 03 27 CC MIN(ÌìeCity Council Minutes March 27, 2002 Page 6 Coundlmember Gair referred to Agenda item 1-1, Financial Statement Report, noting the positive fund balance of $2,385,894. She reminded the Council that 3 years ago. the City had a $2.2 million deficit. Councilmember Gair commended her colleagues, Chief Executive Officer Keller, Director Sanchez, and all staff members for their efforts in bringing the City into a positive fund balance position. Councilmember Gair requested to place on a future agenda, the matter regarding providing financial assistance to Foothill Transit for their expenses relating to legal fees. There were no objections. Councilmember Gair thanked Chief Kling for handling the anonymous letter received by Council. Councilmember Gair spoke about pending legislation, SB 1506 authored by Senator Gloria Romero relating to Vehicle License Fees VLF'S). If approved, this bill would, in the event that more than 50% of the recognized employee organizations of Los Angeles County have been at a bargaining impasse for a period in excess 30 days. require the VLF offset reimbursements for that county to be withheld until the board of supervisors of that county has ratified and implemented collective bargaining agreements with more than 50% of that county*s recognized employee organizations. She requested that the City Council declare rts opposition and that this matter be brought back for council action. There were no objections. Councilmember Van Cleave inquired about the unsightly condition of the vacant Washington Mutual site. Director Forintos was requested to follow up on this matter. Councilmember Pacheco thanked staff for coordinating the upcoming Baldwin Park Today cable broadcast segment. He specifically recognized Program Supervisors Moreno and Salas. Recreation Director Camllo, and Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer Bouton for their efforts. Councilmember Pacheco acknowledged Chief Kling for acquiring a full staff. Councilmember Pacheco thanked Recreation Department staff for their work associated with the improvements at Bames Park. It was noted that the lighting at Bames Park was near completion and an official switch pulling" ceremony would be held. Councilmember Gair provided an update of the recommendations of the ad hoc firework committee resulting from their meeting held this same date. Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer Bouton will provide a report for Council at their April 3rd meeting. Mayor Lozano announced he will attend NAACP function on Friday. He acknowledged resident Dorothy Harper who will be recognized at this event. Director Sanchez provided a background of the services provided by the Independent Cities Lease Finance Authority, noting that Councilmember Pacheco was recently appointed to the Governing Board of said agency. City Treasurer Contreras acknowledged Mayor Pro Tern Garcia on being the first appointed Latina Mayor Pro Tern of the City of Baldwin Park. She thanked Councilmember Gair for her support and work during her tenure as Mayor Pro Tern. She also congratulated Mariana Lake on receiving the 57th Assembly District Woman of the Year Award. BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 03-U02 27-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8921-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 03 27 CC MIN(ÌìeCity Council Minutes March 27. 2002 Page 7 City Treasurer requested that the yellow crosswalk markings at Badillo/Willow be repainted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters for discussion; the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.. in memory of Joseph Guerrero. Approved by the Council at their meeting held April 3, 2002. BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 03-U02 27-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8921-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06