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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 09 18 CC MIN2002 09 18 CC MIN(ÌìœÞ COUNCIL CHAMBER SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE WEDNESDAY BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 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- Tern Marten 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; Melecio Picazo, Interim Community Development Director; Manny Carrillo, Recreation/Community Services Director; Dolores Gonzalez-Hayes, Housing Director; Kathryn Tizcareno. City Cterk; and Rosemary M. Ramirez, Chief Deputy City Clerk Absent/Excused: Maria Contreras, City Treasurer ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano referred to an article in the Los Angeles Times regarding war on Iraq in hopes of the U.S. opting for a peaceful resolution as opposed to going to War. He also spoke of a meeting held with Supervisor Gloria Molina regarding health care issues as it relates to the closure of eleven County clinics. Mayor Lozano thanked Director Carrillo and the Recreation Department staff for their efforts in coordinating the 9-11 remembrance ceremony. Councilmember Pacheco announced the St. John the Baptist Church's 50th anniversary dinner to be held Saturday, September 28th. Everyone is invited to attend. Mayor Lozano requested to adjourn this meeting in memory of Matilda Zabala, employee Mike Zabala's mother). PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS A Proclamation proclaiming the month of October 2002, as Domestic Violence Awareness Month" was prepared. Said proclamation will be mailed to recipient. Oaths of Office & Certificates of Appointment were presented to newly appointed Planning Commissioner Efren Rivera; and Housing Commissioners Frank Tinoco and Rose Acosta. A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Police Canine Robby" and trainer Detective Michael Hemenway. BIB] 37636-U01 2002-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8875-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGUAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8875-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGUAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 09 18 CC MIN(ÌìœÞ City Council Minutes September 18, 2002 Page 2 Chief Kling introduced newly appointed Police Department employees, Officer Noe Cervantes and Officer Alexander Mercado. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Coundlmember Gair commented on the length of timing of the signal at Cesar Chavez and Ramona Boulevard noting that the comments made by resident and previous speaker at council meetings Roy Test are in fact true. Director Naiyer indicated that everything that could be done to eliminate the lengthy wait has already been completed. At this time, there are no alternatives to repairing the lengthy wait. Councilmember Gair requested Director Naiyer to re-inspect and research this matter further. There were no objections. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Pacheco requested that the following items be removed from the Consent Calendar: 1) Item 1-E AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SIERRA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, PROJECT 2002-01; and 2) Item 1-H SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS AND FUNDING LEVELS INCLUDED IN THE BALDWIN PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROPOSAL APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. A-G, with the exception of E & H), as presented and as follows: MINUTES 6KMO) The minutes of September 4. 2002 Study and Regular) were approved as presented. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS 300-30) Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2002-087 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 abstains on all warrants to Mr. BilFs Hardware financial conflict of interest) TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST, 2002 320-20) The Treasurer's report for the month of August, 2002 was received and filed. CLAIM REJECTION CITY OF ROSEMEAD 170-70) The City Council rejected the claim of City of Rosemead and directed staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant. BIB] 37636-U01 2002-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8875-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGUAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8875-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGUAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 09 18 CC MIN(ÌìœÞ City Council Minutes September 18, 2002 Page 3 AWARD OP CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SIERRA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, PROJECT 2002-01 eoo-so) Councilmember Pacheco pulled this from the consent calendar in order to announce, for the benefit of the audience, that the City is moving forward with the improvement project ofthe24-acresite. A motion was made to award the contract to Viking Equipment Corporation in the amount of $11,200 for the demolition of improvements in the Sierra Vista Redevelopment Project Area. Project No. 2002-01. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement and 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. MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Councilmember Gair Carried SITE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY GOO-SO) The City Council Approved an Agreement with Site Management Services, Inc., to install wireless telecommunication equipment within public right-of-ways and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement. SALARY RESOLUTION AMENDING BASIC SALARY PLAN FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 700-20) Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2002-086 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION 2002-077 A BASIC SALARY PLAN FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK Addition of Dispatch Supervisor and upgrade of Records Supervisor classification)," was adopted. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SIERRA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, PROJECT 2002-01 GOO-ZO) Councilmember Pacheco pulled this from the consent calendar in order to announce, for the benefit of the audience, that the City is moving forward with the improvement project ofthe24-acresite. A motion was made to award the contract to Viking Equipment Corporation in the amount of $11.200 for the demolition of improvements in the Sierra Vista Redevelopment Project Area. Project No. 2002-01. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement and 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. MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Councilmember Gair Carried BIB] 37636-U01 2002-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8875-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGUAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8875-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGUAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 09 18 CC MIN(ÌìœÞ City Council Minutes September 18. 2002 Page 4 SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS AND FUNDING LEVELS INCLUDED IN THE BALDWIN PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROPOSAL APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL 6W-W) Coundlmember Pacheco expressed displeasure that the information provided with this staff report was not forwarded to council at the same time when the request for funding was presented to the council. He asked that situations like this be avoided in the future. A motion was made to receive and fite the report as presented. MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Coundlmember Van Cteave Carried REPORTS OF OFFICERS TRAFFIC COMMITTEE 590-90) A motion was made to table this matter to the meeting of October 2, 2002. MOTION: Coundlmember Pacheco SECOND: Coundlmember Gair Carried DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN FINAL REPORT 450-50) Mr. Ron Cano thanked the City Council for the opportunity to share their collective expertise in preparing this Downtown/Civic Center Master Plan. As requested by the City, the purpose of the project and report is to complete an Urban Design and Master Plan of the Downtown/Civic Center Area, with special focus on Maine Avenue, that will result in identifying and reaching consensus support and decision making on: 1) pertinent land-use, development, design, and parking and traffic circulation recommendations; b) a clearly articulated VISION; c) an overall site plan Conceptual Master Development and Design Plan) for the Project Area with special focus on Maine Avenue; d) conceptual sketches for suggested appearance for specific study Items; and e) written design guidelines applicable to future developments, and which would serve to incorporate into City's Zoning Ordinance. In preparing this plan, the Project team focused on a number of issues and urban design elements that included, but not limited to the following: Traffic Circulation; Parking; Visibility and access to businesses; Public space and gathering places; Access to public facilities and public transportation; Creation of a Vision that will guide future development and physical appearance; Business district beautification building facade and signage); Identification of opportunities to encourage higher and better use of property; and Establishment of Downtown/Civic Center as a focal point for the community and a desirable destination for eating, leisure activities, specialty retail and professional services. Mr. Cano referred to the retail analysis referred to in Section 5 of the handout entitled. Baldwin Park Downtown Master Plan September, 2002". He stated that the analysis is provided to identify retail voids which may be fulfilled in the City and to discuss implementation and retail development strategies. Mr. Jack Greenspan of Linscott Law & Greenspan Engineers spoke about the Maine Avenue Reconfiguration as follows: BIB] 37636-U01 2002-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8875-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGUAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8875-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGUAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 09 18 CC MIN(ÌìœÞ City Council Minutes September 18. 2002 Page 5 Working with the downtown Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee, a series of five alternative cross'sections were developed for Maine Avenue between Ramona Boulevard and Clark Street see Figure 1). To relieve the primary point of congestion at Ramona Boulevard, of the five alternatives, three provide two traffic lanes in the southbound direction. Alternative A, Alternative B. and Alternative C provide only one traffic lane in the northbound direction and Alternative D and Alternative E two lanes in the northbound direction. After through review and consideration, the Ad Hoc Committee selected Alternative E as the preferred alternative for the Maine Avenue reconfiguration, since it provides two traffic lanes in each direction and curb parking on the west side of the street. Developing the four lane Alternative E, will require a portion of Maine Avenue south of Ramona Boulevard to be widened. This street segment currently has only one through lane in each direction. Widening on both sides of the street is not possible, since there is an historic building with a narrow 5 foot sidewalk on the southwest corner of Ramona Boulevard and Maine Avenue. Instead, the proposed Maine Avenue reconfiguration widens only the east side of the street, which will require the removal of the existing singly story furniture store on the southeast corner of Ramona and Maine. The Maine Avenue reconfiguration will increase the number of curb parking spaces between Ramona Boulevard and Clark Street by 42 percent, from 19 existing spaces to 27 spaces. Architect David Denton stated that several workshops had been conducted with City staff and community Members to ascertain the needs of the downtown area. One of the most important concerns that people expressed was about the traffic congestion on Maine Avenue from City Hall to Clark Street. Not only did people report that the street medians that were constructed several years ago, have impeded traffic flow, but also have adversely affected retail business in this region. Almost unanimously, people expressed their desire to widen Maine Avenue in this area in order to improve this situation. The traffic engineering firm of Lin, Scott. Law has studied this possibility. They have proposed a street widening which extends from City Hall to Clark Street, which is two lanes of traffic northbound and two lanes of traffic southbound with the necessary left turn lanes. The City has realized that the widening of Maine Avenue would have impacts on the retail as well as the appearance of the street. The City asked the Master Plan Design Team to study what impacts would be created and what mitigation could be proposed. The Design Team came to realize that widening of Maine Avenue to the north of Ramona Boulevard would be such that the sidewalks on the east and west side would be reduced to eight feet. The Team also realized that the appearance of Maine Avenue Just north of Ramona Boulevard would be significantly impacted with the removal of landscaping and trees in the existing medians. BIB] 37636-U01 2002-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8875-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGUAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8875-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGUAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 09 18 CC MIN(ÌìœÞ City Council Minutes September 18, 2002 Page 6 The team noted that Maine Avenue from Ramona Boulevard north to Palmrose Street could not be revitalized as a pedestrian-oriented street with the narrowness of the new sidewalks and with the retail on the east side of the street turning its back to the street, with frontage to the east of the Park Place parking lot. It would be necessary to find a different approach to revitalize the retail in the downtown area. The master plan that has been proposed does not emphasize the retail on Maine Avenue, but now emphasizes the retail around the intersection of Maine Avenue and Ramona Boulevard. This retail also has better exposure because of its frontage on Ramona Boulevard. The southeast comer of the intersection of Maine Avenue and Ramona Boulevard will perhaps be most significantly impacted by the widening of Maine Avenue. The existing Maine Avenue configuration just sough of Ramona BoSulevard now has building located on both the east and west side of the street with sidewalks of only 4 feet wide. The buildings to the west is an historic structure. The building to the east is a furniture store with a small restaurant adjacent. In order for the widening of Maine Avenue to be successful in solving the traffic flow problem, Maine Avenue must also be widened south of Ramona Boulevard. The design team felt that the historic building to the west should not be altered or removed. Therefore, the master plan has suggested that in order to solve the traffic circulation problem, that the furniture store and the adjacent restaurant should be acquired by the City and removed and replaced with a larger retail development. This would allow for the street to then be widened south of Ramona Boulevard. The master plan shows this new development with a major pedestrian plaza in the southeast comer of the intersection, with the new retail building set back from Maine Avenue about 50 to 75 feet. The public plaza, which would include fountains, seating areas and outdoor dining, would flow into the existing green space in front of City Hall. With this plaza and the retail, City Hall will become visible from the downtown area for the first time. The new retail center that is proposed would be two levels, with retail on the ground level and retail or offices on the second level. The existing angle parking in front of the Verizon facility fs not used because of the lack of need by Verizon for public parking. This parking could then be used by the new retail center. The master plan also shows a new parking area behind the retail center, which would ramp down to below grade parking that would be for employees and office workers. The new retail center is also located on the existing police department parking lot. This parking lot would be moved to the sough of City Hall, immediately adjacent to the police department. It would be fenced with one controlled entry near the front door of the police department. Additional City Hall parking would be created by closing Bogart Avenue from Pacific Avenue to the parking lot of Verizon. This part of Bogart would become a driveway with perpendicular parking on each side. The remaining part of Bogart Avenue to the northeast would remain as a public street, providing vehicuSlar access to the parking lot behind Verizon and the adjacent businesses. Currently, there are two access drives to the City Hall parking from Pacific Avenue, one at Bogart Avenue and the other between City Hall and the historic auditorium. The master plan proposes that the latter vehicular access be dosed, as it is redundant to the BIB] 37636-U01 2002-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8875-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGUAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8875-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGUAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 09 18 CC MIN(ÌìœÞ City Council Minutes September 18, 2002 Page 7 one on Bogart. which is the only one to provide left turn capability. The driveway between City Hall and the historic auditorium would become a public plaza space for the auditorium. The master plan recommends that the area sough of Downing Avenue closest to the Metrolink station should be eventually redeveloped for multi-family housing. In general, the master plan suggests building denser multi-family housing wherever possible close to the station. The plan recommends pedestrian connections from this new mufti- family development on Downing Avenue connecting to the downtown area. The plan proposes streetscape improvements along both the east and west sides of Pacific Avenue to accommodate this pedestrian connection. The proposed mufti-family housing along Downing Avenue is recommended to be a combination of attached townhouses and mufti-level rental apartments. It is recommended that a park should be located in the center of this development to give a focus to the neighborhood and that this park be connected with pedestrian pathways to the Metrolink station and the downtown. Mr. Denton continued by explaining the proposed new plaza and sign at the expanded Metrolink plaza. He also described the proposed recommendations for the southwest comer of the intersection of Ramona Boulevard and Maine Avenue; the facade of the front of the retail businesses fronting Ramona Boulevard in the vicinity of Sterling Way and Pacific Avenue; the northeast corner of the intersection of Ramona Boulevard and Maine Avenue, the northwest comer of the intersection of Ramona Boulevard and Main Avenue; and the recommendations for the Park and Ride parking and proposed reuse of the brick building. It was noted that all of the proposed recommendation are more specifically outlined in section 3 of the handout entitled, Baldwin Park Downtown Master Plan September, 2002" Mr. Denton also address the Design Guideline noting that design guidelines have been developed to guide the aesthetic direction of new commercial buildings. These guidelines are intended to be mostly applied to buildings with the Master Plan study area or within three blocks of the intersection of Ramona Boulevard and Maine Avenue. As new development within this area will be commercial as well as residential and possibly some institutional ft is not possible to establish specific guidelines for all conditions. Rather these guidelines are meant to be general and to be interpreted in consultation with the Redevelopment Agency and the Planning Department. Mr. Denton briefly discussed the architectural style, colors, materials, and signage noting that said recommendations are more specifically outlined in section 4 of the handout entitled. Baldwin Park Downtown Master Plan September. 2002". Mr. Cano concluded the presentation by extending his appreciation to the Project Team Steering Committee, Cfty Council/Staff Ad Hoc Committee and the Planning Commission for their valuable contributions. Through their active involvement DMSVs Project Team was able to stay focused on the Project purpose and the issues that seemed to be high priority for the community, i.e.. parking, traffic circulation, land-use, and business district beautification. BIB] 37636-U01 2002-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8875-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGUAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8875-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGUAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 09 18 CC MIN(ÌìœÞ City Council Minutes September 18, 2002 Page 8 A motion was made to direct staff to formalize the document through the Specific Plan process and the adoption of formal Design Guidelines for the Downtown Area. MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Garcia NOES: Councilmember Van Cleave Camed Councilmember Van Cleave stated that he does understand how this plan will help Maine Street. He feels that this plan is going to Jeopardize the Maine Street retail. Councilmember Pacheco requested the Public Works Director to go back and research the funding sources that were previously being look at to widen Maine Street. He suggested perhaps meeting with the Public Works Director to further discuss this issue. Councilmember Gair directed her comments to Mr. Ron Cano, stating that that she is impressed by the plan presented and is appreciative of the work that has been completed by Mr. Cano and its timeliness. Councilmember Pacheco thanked staff, the consultants and especially Mayor Pro Tern Garcia who have worked on this project. He also thanked Councilmember Van Cleave for the input he initially provided. Mayor Pro Tern Garcia echoed the comments of Councilmember Gair and Councilmember Pacheco, noting that this has been a long but rewarding process. She thanked, staff, council, commissioners, committee members and the consultants who were present at all the meeting and provided their input. She also thanked the members of the business community who contributed to this project as well. She stated that this is a significant positive improvement for the City and is happy to be a part of this revitalization project. Councilmember Pacheco requested that a reception be scheduled with all the participants who were involved in this process. Councilmember Van Cleave requested to receive information of the cost of this project from the beginning of Mr. Cano's contract to present. Mayor Lozano thanked all the participants involved for their hard work. STREET IMPROVEMENT FINANCING DOCUMENTS 340-70) Councilmember Pacheco commented on this project noting that approximately $4 million dollars would be used to improve the streets throughout the city utilizing gas tax funds. A motion was made to waive further reading read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2002-088 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING FINAL FORM OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION TO FINANCE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC STREET IMPROVEMENTS;" and 2) Waive further reading read by title only and adopt Resolution No. FA 2002-001 entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE BALDWIN PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF BIB] 37636-U01 2002-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8875-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGUAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8875-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGUAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 09 18 CC MIN(ÌìœÞ City Council Minutes September 18, 2002 Page 9 CERTAIN LEASE FINANCING DOCUMENTS, APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO." MOTION: Councilmember Van Cleave SECOND: Councitmember Pacheco Carried COUNCIL STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano spoke about the upcoming goal-setting meeting noting that Directors Gonzalez-Hayes, Sanchez and Chief Kling would be available to share their expertise in this area. Councilmember Pacheco requested to start the session preferably on a Thursday, after 4 p.m., and if necessary continue into a second day. Councilmember Gair stated that she was unclear of the purpose of this meeting, noting that the Coundt/Staff have already established these goals. She suggested possibly having Mr. Steriie back to review programs that were discussed in the team building session. Mayor Pro Tern Garda explained that the requested goal setting meeting was to establish a new set of goals particularly since the goals previously established have already been met. She feels that the goal setting meeting and the team building meeting were two different forums and requested to proceed with the goal setting meeting. Chief Executive Officer Keller stated that development of a mission statement would be one of the matters discussed at the goal setting meeting. Mayor Lozano advised that he would contact Executive Secretary to the Chief Executive Officer Thompson to schedule the session. Mayor Pro Tern Garda referred to letter regarding an ongoing code violation vehicle repairs) at 13614 Elwin. She requested review and enforcement of this issue. There were no objections. Mayor Pro Tern Garda requested staff to respond to a letter sent by Mr. Leonardo Garda to Congresswoman Solis regarding the dt/s canopy regulations. Mayor Lozano spoke about a meeting held today with Supervisor Gloria Molina regarding heatth care issues and the impact the dosure of eleven county health clinics will have on the community. He requested that a resolution requesting state and federal intervention be brought back at the October 2nd Council meeting for adoption. There were no objections. Councitmember Gair requested to publicly recognize Officer Villines for receiving gold/bronze) metal in Olympic competition. There were no objections. Councilmember Gair referred to an anonymous letter regarding background checks of towing company operations, stating that anonymous letters warrant no merit for response. Councilmember Gair requested enforcement of memorial shrines situation in public right-of-ways, particularly the one on Baldwin Park Boulevard. She recommended that Code Enforcement contact the family then proceed to remove. She requested an update on the establishment of a policy. There were no objections. BIB] 37636-U01 2002-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8875-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGUAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8875-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGUAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2002 09 18 CC MIN(ÌìœÞ City Council Minutes September 18, 2002 Page 10 Coundlmember Gair inquired about the mosquito abatement contract. Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer Bouton advised that this matter is going before Board of Supervisors on October 13th and spraying is scheduled to begin on the following Monday. Coundlmember Gair inquired about the results of the survey requested by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia. Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer Bouton informed the Council that those results would be sent to them via their status report on September 19th. Councilmember Gair announced that due to illness in her family, she may be absent from the last meeting in October. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Approved by the Council at their meeting held October 2, 2002. Rosemar/^M?giffU(ez, CMC Chief Deputy CM BIB] 37636-U01 2002-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8875-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGUAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 BIB] 37638-U01 2002-U02 09-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8875-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/03-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGUAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06