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Home My WebLink About2002 04 03 CC MIN2002 04 03 CC MIN(ÌìZCOUNCIL CHAMBER 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE BALDWIN PARK. CA 91706 APRIL 3. 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: Councilmembers: Linda Gair, Ricardo Pacheco, Bill Van Cleave, Mayor Pro-Tem Marlen Garcia. and Mayor Manuel Lozano Also Present: Dayte Kelter. Chief Executive Officer; Arnold Alvarez-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; Rosemary M. Ramirez, Chief Deputy Crty Clerk and Kathleen Sessman, Deputy City Clerk Absent/Excused: Kathryn Tizcareno, City Cterk ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano adjourned meeting in memory of the soldiers that were killed at the military base in Nevada. Mayor Lozano expressed support and prayers to Councilmember Dick Stanford, City of Azusa, who had undergone open-heart surgery today. SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA Attorney Alvarez-Glasman advised the City Council that an item regarding the Presentation of Certificates to Sierra Vista High School Stuntmen and Cheer had developed after the posting of the notice of agenda. There is an immediate need for the Council to take action on this item. A motion was made to add the item as recommended by the attorney as follows: Presentations: Certificates of Achievement presented to Sierra Vista High School Stuntmen and Cheer Participants MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Garcia Motion Carried PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS A proclamation was presented to Irv Dawson proclaiming the month of April 2002, as Earthquake Preparedness Month." A proclamation proclaiming the month of April 2002, as Child Abuse Prevention Month" was prepared. Proclamation will be mailed to recipient. BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 04-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8917-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 04 03 CC MIN(ÌìZCity Council Minutes-April 3, 2002 Page 2 Certificates of Achievement were presented to Sierra Vista High School Stuntmen and Cheer Participants in recognition of winning 1st place in State Finals Competition. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Gharpetian, 224 % S. Brand Blvd.. Glendale, project applicant, requested the City Council to continue CRA Item 3-A to April 17. 2002. Bonnie Jimenez, representing Assemblyman Ed Chavez, announced that she has been assigned as field representative for the City of Baldwin Park. Mary Ferrer, 2634 N. Dunia, thanked Mayor Lozano for visiting her son and other students at the University in Washington D.C. Mary Ferrer. Committee Chairperson for Boy Scout Troop 699, requested financial assistance/sponsorship of three Baldwin Park youths who will be attending the upcoming Boy Scout of America Camporee. April 12-14 in Long Beach. Dan Trunco, resident, encouraged the Crty Council to lobby the efforts of declaring the Cesar Chavez State holiday a National holiday. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED A motion was made approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. A-F as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Councilmember Gair SECOND: Councilmember Pacheco Motion Carried MINUTES 6i<MO) The minutes of March 27, 2002 Regular), were approved as presented. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS 300^o» Further reading was waived, read by titte only and Resolution No. 2001-035 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). APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION DECLARING SUPPORT OF GRANT APPLICATION MURRAY- HAYDEN URBAN PARKS & YOUTH SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM 390.35) Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2002-036 entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MURRAY-HAYDEN PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS. CLEAN WATER. CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 FOR THE RENOVATION OF BARNES PARK," was adopted. In the event that funding is not approved through the Roberti-rberg-Hams Urban Open Space & Recreation Grant Program, the Finance Director is authorized to re-appropriate $107.143 from the Youth Related Services Reserve account in the General Fund to fund the improvements at Bames Park. BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 04-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8917-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 04 03 CC MIN(ÌìZCity Council Minutes-April 3. 2002 Page 3 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AB 2185 CALLING FOR THE MODIFICATION OF THE EXISTING CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD. LOS ANGELES REGION VAULT) Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2002-037 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 2185." was adopted. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SOUTH COAST POOL PLASTERING, INC., FOR THE SWIMMING POOL REHABILITATION PROJECT, CIP 750 eoo^oi The City Council awarded the contract to South Coast Pool Plastering, Inc., in the amount of $69,700 to rehabilitate the Community Center Pool, CIP 750. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement. The Director of Public Works was authorized to execute any necessary change orders during the construction in an amount not to exceed ten percent 10%) of the original contract amount. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING MOU) WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY MTA) TO RECEIVE FUNDS FOR TRANSIT SERVICES 60040) The City Council ratified the Memorandum of Understanding MOU) with the Los Angetes County Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA) and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement. REPORTS OF OFFICERS HOUSING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT TO FILL THE UN-EXPIRED VACANCY OF OFFICE NO. 3 no-20) Councilmember Pacheco nominated Hortencia Reyes. There were no objections. A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2002-038 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2002-030 APPOINTING HORTENCIA REYES TO OFFICE NO. 3 OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION WITH A TERM EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2005." MOTION: Councilmember Gair SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Garda Motion Carried STATUS REPORT ON PROGRESS OF THE FIREWORKS AD-HOC COMMITTEE MO-M) The purpose of this report is to update the City Council on the progress of the Fireworks Ad-Hoc Committee and to discuss policies for the distribution of firework booth permits. Councilmember Gair stated that meeting went very well, booth participants were very understanding and willing to share the wealth. They mentioned that many of them signed contracts the day after the 4th of July, 2001 committing them to this July and asked if we could go forward with the same process on the May 1. 2002 application and then implement changes August 1, 2002 under the new process. This will give them time to adjust and plan appropriately. Councilmember Pacheco requested that this issue be tabled until April 17, 2002. BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 04-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8917-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 04 03 CC MIN(ÌìZCity Council Minutes April 3. 2002 Page 4 Councilmember Gair stated that there is a May 1st deadline. Coundlmember Van Cleave stated that if Council does not take action the process would remain as is. Mayor Lozano asked City Attorney for clarification on this issue. City Attorney. Atvarez-Glasman stated that if you do not implement any new rutes to this selection process the existing rules will remain. A motion was made to table Item until April 17. 2002. MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Councilmember Van Cleave Motion Carried AGREEMENT WITH DOWNTOWN MAIN STREET VISIONS FOR THE DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN 450-50) Due to the fact that the contract in question was not delivered to Council for their review until Tuesday, April 2. 2002, Mayor Pro Tern Garcia requested that this item be tabled until April 17, 2002. A motion was made to table item to April 17, 2002. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Garcia SECOND: Councilmember Van Cleave Motion Carried COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS REQUEST BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA TO DISCUSS ALTERNATE DATES AND THE SCHEDULING OF A SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SCHOOL BOARD After brief discussion about scheduling, Mayor Pro Tern Garcia requested that staff contact Council to setup a date for the Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and School Board. ICRMA BUDGET PLANNING Councilmember Gair announced that on April 11-13 she, along with Director Sanchez and Assistant to Chief Executive Officer Bouton will be attending a Budget Planning/Strategic Budget Planning for ICRMA in Palm Springs. ADJOURNMENT There being ncrfurther matters for discussion; the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.. in memory of the soldiers that were killed at the military fort in Nevada. Approved by the Council at their meeting held April 17, 2002. Rosema^lw^^^Hhirez. 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