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Home My WebLink About2002 05 15 CC MIN2002 05 15 CC MIN(ÌìSCOUNCIL CHAMBER 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE BALDWIN PARK. CA 91706 MAY 15. 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. Bill Van Cleave. Ricardo Pacheco. Mayor Pro-Tem Marlen Garcia, and Mayor Manuel Lozano Also Present: Dayle Keller. 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. Confreres. Cfty Treasurer; Rosemary M. Ramirez. Chief Deputy City Clerk and Kathleen Sessman, Deputy City Clerk Absent/Excused: Kathryn Tizcareno. City Cterk ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano requested to adjourn this meeting in memory of Tomas Ctemente. the 15-year- old Baldwin Park High School student who was kilted in a scooter accident. Mayor Lozano congratulated all public safety personnel who were recognized at the Annual Rotary luncheon. Plaques were presented to all award recipients at the luncheon. Mayor Pro Tem Garcia thanked the Recreation Department for a successful Cinco de Mayo celebration. She also thanked the Police and Public Works Departments for their assistance throughout the day. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS a^ Awards of Merit were presented to Youth Basketball Members, 1st & 2nd Place Championship Winners 7th and 8th Grade). Awards of Recognition were presented to Ashtoreth Tof St. Peter and Martha Chapa in honor of receiving the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angetes County Commission on Aging Annual Older Americans Community Service Award" CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. A-l as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Councilmember Gair SECOND: Coundlmember Pacheco Motion Carried BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 05-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8905-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 05 15 CC MIN(ÌìSCity Council Minutes May 15. 2002 Page 2 MINUTES 8i<^o» The minutes of May 1. 2002 Study and Regular), were approved as presented. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS 3W-30) Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2001-049 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). TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2002 320-M) Report was received and filed. APPROVAL OF RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGARDING ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES eof^o) The City Council approved a renewal Agreement with the Los Angeles County in an amount not to exceed $110,875.74 for Animal Control Services and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY 2002-03 AND SET A TIME AND DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING 360-30) Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2002-047 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR STREET IANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE IN A LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK." was adopted. Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2002-048 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15. PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING." was adopted. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE AND SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD STORM DRAIN. CIP 818 COO^D) The City Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized staff to solicit bids for the construction phase of the Baldwin Park Blvd. Storm Drain. CIP 818. BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 05-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8905-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 05 15 CC MIN(ÌìSCity Council Minutes May 15. 2002 Page 3 ALLOCATION OF FY 2000-01 AND 2001-02 HOME ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS 460-io) The City Council approved the line item allocation within the City budget of $39.800 in FY 2000-01 funds and $47,500 in FY 2001-02 HOME administrative funds. CLAIM REJECTION MICHAEL W. JIMENEZ 01 014A) ITO-TO) The City Council rejected the claim of Michael W. Jimenez 01 014A) and directed staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant. APPROVAL OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK/RECEPTIONIST POSITION FOR THE PERSONNEL DIVISION TOO^O) The City Council authorized the addition of an Administration Clerk in the Personnel Division to perform routine clerical duties and serve as the receptionist for the third floor and City Hall telephone operator. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING THE CITY'S CDBG AND HOME ANNUAL FUNDING PLAN FOR FY 2002-03 w-20) Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. The following individuals spoke on behalf of the Community Union, respectively, Larry Ortega, 1649 Flannigan St, Ontario) and Pat Vera of Christ Extended Hand Church. There was no one else wishing to speak, therefore Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing CLOSED. Councilmember Van Cleave stated that the Community Union is an excellent program that the City Council would support in funding however, due to budget cuts the funding is not available. He thanked Mr. Ortega for his hard work and dedication and offered to assist Mr. Ortega in his search for alternate sources of funding. A motion was made to adopt the Annual Funding Plan. The Chief Executive Officer was authorized to execute the required certifications and submrt the Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. MOTION: Councilmember Gair SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Garcia Motion Carried PUBUC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR THE PROPOSED TEEN CENTER 480-zo) 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. BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 05-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8905-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 05 15 CC MIN(ÌìSCity Council Minutes May 15, 2002 Page 4 A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2002-040 entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR THE PROPOSED TEEN CENTER AND SKATE PARK APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; LOCATION: CENTRAL PARK WEST. 15010 BADILLO STREET)." MOTION: Coundlmember Pacheco SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Garcia Motion Carried COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS REQUEST FROM MAYOR LOZANO FOR DISCUSSION OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND THE DAVISES Settlement Agreement between the City of West Covina and the Davises was not discussed. RESULTS OF FIREWORK PERMIT LOTTERY Chief Executive Officer Kelter informed the City Council of results of the Fireworks permit application lottery. The Veteran of Foreign Wars V.F.W. Post #3197) was selected in the Service category and the Baldwin Park Police Officers' Association was selected in the Other" category. A report was distributed to the Council. Coundlmember Pacheco congratulated all organizations that were successful in obtaining a Firework permit. REQUEST POSTING OF SIGNS Mayor Lozano requested staff to look into posting signs regarding permitted scooter riding. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m., in memory of Tomas Clemente, the 15 year old Baldwin Park High School student who was kilted in a scooter accident. Approved by the Council at their meeting held June 5, 2002. Rosemary M.Rarpfrez, CMC Chief Deputy City Cterk BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 05-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8905-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06