The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2003 02 05 CC MIN2003 02 05 CC MIN(Ìì‹4COUNCIL CHAMBER FEBRUARY 5, 2003 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 arrived at 7:40), Mayor Pro-Tern 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; Melecio Picazo, Interim Community Development Director; Manny Carrillo, Recreation/Community Services Director; Dolores Gonzalez-Hayes, Housing Director; Maria A. Contreras, City Treasurer; Kathryn Tizcareno, City Clerk; and Kathleen Sessman, Deputy City Clerk ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pro Tern Garcia announced that a joint venture between the Baldwin Park Police Department and Baldwin Park Unified School District Police Department called Pride Platoon" starts tomorrow night at 8:00 pm in the Council Chamber. She stated that the Pride" program is specifically designed to deal with at-risk" youth, utilizing proactive and innovative techniques for positive redirection. Chief Kling thanked Mayor Pro Tern Garcia for sharing her vision and also thanked his staff for all their hard work and dedication. In response to Mayor Pro Tern Garcia's request, Chief Kling stated that the objective of the Program is to identify problems within a family that have surfaced through juvenile delinquency. He further stated that the PRIDE program hopes to instill such qualities as pride, respect, integrity, discipline, and enthusiasm. The PRIDE program is designed to redirect at-risk" juveniles to collaborate with the positive influences of law enforcement officers, rather than the negative influence of gang cultures and the criminal elements it is a collaborative effort between law enforcement and community-based organizations, with law enforcement being the facilitator. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS Director Sanchez introduced newly appointed Finance Department employee Robin Morris, Imaging Specialist. Chief Kling introduced newly appointed Police Department employee Vivian Olivas, Records Supervisor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS David Olivas, 3317 Puente Avenue, urged Council support of the Resolution 2003-004, declaring support for restoration of Vehicle License Fee. BIB] 37763-U01 2003-U02 02-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO16136-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 2003 02 05 CC MIN(Ìì‹4City Council Minutes February 5, 2003 Page 2 Leila Urbina requested Council assistance in regards to the David Urbina case. Mayor Lozano requested that the City Attorney work with the Baldwin Park Police Department to bring justice to this case. He further requested that an update be brought back within 30 days for Council review. The Urbina family requested a private meeting with the City Attorney regarding legal questions they have about this case. Attorney Alvarez-Glasman agreed to schedule a meeting with the family within the next week. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED Councilmember Pacheco requested that the following item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion: 1) Item 1-C Resolution declaring support for restoration of Vehicle License Fee VLF) A motion was made approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. A-B as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Councilmember Gair Carried MINUTES The minutes of January 15, 2003 Study & Regular), were approved as presented. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Report was received and filed. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION RESOLUTION DECLARING SUPPORT FOR RESTORATION OF VEHICLE LICENSE FEE VLF) Councilmember Pacheco expressed his approval of this Resolution and the importance of the Vehicle License Fees VLF) to the City. A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No- 2003-004 entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK URGING THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE TO REJECT THE GOVERNOR'S PROPOSED SHIFT OF LOCAL VEHICLE LICENSE FEE VLF) REVENUES AND TO HONOR THE 1998 COMMITMENT TO RESTORE THE VEHICLE LICENSE FEE VLF)." MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Councilmember Gair Carried REPORTS OF OFFICERS REVIEW OF METROLINK PARKING PROGRAM Kara Bouton, Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer presented the report as follows: The purpose of this report is to update the City Council on Metrolink Parking policies and provide alternatives to address parking needs for one-day Metrolink users. Recently, the City Council BIB] 37763-U01 2003-U02 02-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO16136-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 2003 02 05 CC MIN(Ìì‹4City Council Minutes February 5. 2003 Page 3 received comments regarding the inconvenience of the Metrolink Station for one-day users. She stated that the following are two improvements that can be made to increase customer service at the station. 1) Better signage could be installed at the Metrolink Station directing users to the free tot on Ramona Boulevard and Badillo Avenue and advising the users of the one-day permits available at City Hall. Although this will make users aware of their options, it does not address the problems that occur when first-time users arrive at the Station moments before their train. 2) The addition of an automated parking meter at the parking station will provide an immediate resolution to the lack of a permit. Parking Meter technology allows for the installation of one machine that will issue a daily permit to any user. This will require residents and non-residents to pay for daily permits but will increase the convenience of the parking program. Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer further stated that depending on the options available with the machine the cost with installation is between $11,893 and $16,523. She stated that the machine is equipped with a secure cash box and Windows compatible data for accounting purposes. She stated that the City does have the revenues from the permit sales this year to purchase and install the machine if the Council chooses this alternative and it is recommended that daily permit fees be set at $2.00 in order to ensure that the monthly permit program remains advantageous for the general users. Most machines of this type pay for themselves within a year. A motion was made to proceed with changes to the parking program at the Metrolink Station. Staff was authorized to proceed with the improvements. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Garcia SECOND: CouncilmemberGair Carried COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS REQUEST BY MAYOR LOZANO FOR DISCUSSION OF SPEED BUMPS, STOP SIGNS AND SIGNAL LIGHTS Mayor Lozano requested that the ordinance regarding speed bumps, stop signs and signal lights be brought to the City Council for review in a Study Session. There were no objections. REQUEST BY MAYOR PRO-TEM GARCIA FOR DISCUSSION OF A REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FROM THE PREVENTING TOBACCO ADDICTION FOUNDATION AND CONSENSUS TO DRAFT A LETTER IN SUPPORT OF THEIR INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION WHICH, IF APPROVED, WOULD RAISE THE MINIMUM LEGAL AGE TO BUY CIGARETTES TO TWENTY-ONE Mayor Pro Tern Garcia requested that the Council send a letter of support to the Preventing Tobacco Addiction Foundation. There were no objections. Dressing Attire at Community Center BIB] 37763-U01 2003-U02 02-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO16136-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 2003 02 05 CC MIN(Ìì‹4City Council Minutes February 5, 2003 Page 4 Dressing Attire at Community Center Councilmember Van Cleave expressed concern with the dressing attire of many of our youth while using the Community Center and its facilities. Director Carrillo was requested to look into this matter. There were no objections. 2003 Employee Recognition Dinner Councilmember Gair thanked Director Carrillo and staff for the beautiful decorations and the success of the 2003 Employee Recognition Dinner. City Work Slow Down due to Budget Councilmember Gair expressed disappointment with the slow down of staff shown by the limited number of items on tonight's agenda. Candidate Council Meeting Attendance Councilmember Gair expressed disappointment with the lack of candidate turn out at tonight's City Council Meeting. Street Maintenance and School Drop off areas Councilmember Pacheco received requests from the public regarding the following items: 1) A large hote in the street at the Comer of Ohio and Landis; 2) Replacement of the crosswalk at Stella and Maine; and 3) School drop off areas. Councilmember Pacheco requested that the Public Works department look into the above- mentioned items and bring back an update with the action taken. There were no objections. New Lighting Program in Baldwin Park Councilmember Van Cleave inquired about the new lighting program in Baldwin Park, specifically as to when this change will be implemented. Implementation of LCD street lights.) Asked Director Naiyer was requested to look into this matter and provide Council with an update. There were no objections. Metrolink Safety Gates Mayor Lozano directed staff to contact Metrolink and request that an engineer be sent to check the safety gates at the crossing intersections within the City. There were no objections. Portable Skate Park Councilmember Pacheco requested that the Parks and Recreation Department look into the possible use of portable skate park equipment for use in other parks within the City. There were no objections. BIB] 37763-U01 2003-U02 02-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO16136-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 2003 02 05 CC MIN(Ìì‹4City Council Minutes February 5, 2003 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8;01p.m., in memory of Mike Tarango, Manuel Juarez and Rojelio Hernandez. Approved by the Council at their meeting held February 19, 2003. T\^HJbL^^A6jL.^^^ Kalthleen Ra^Ses^man Kathleen RaeSessman Deputy City Clerk n^a, BIB] 37763-U01 2003-U02 02-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO16136-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05