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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 02 19 CC MIN2003 02 19 CC MIN(Ìì‹COUNCIL CHAMBER 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 FEBRUARY 19, 2003 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-Tern Marlen Garcia, and Mayor Manuel Lozano Also Present: Dayle Keller, Chief Executive Officer; Arnold Alvarez-Glasrnan, 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; Rosemary M. Ramirez, Chief Deputy City Clerk and Kathleen Sessman, Deputy City Clerk Absent/Excused: Kathryn Tizcareno, City Clerk ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pro Tern Garcia requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Ron Cano. Councilmember Gair inquired whether the City had joined the City of Burbank to allow prayer at Council Meetings. City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman replied stating that Baldwin Park has expressed its support to the City of Burbank. Mayor Pro Tern Garcia announced that a Teen Center/Skate Park fundraiser campaign is currently underway; to date, $3,500 has been raised. The campaign will continue until enough contributions and donations are collected to meet the needs of the project. She encouraged anyone who would like to contribute, to please do so. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS Certificates of Appreciation were presented to the 2003 Employee Recognition Dinner Raffle Prize Sponsors. A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Jose Quintero in recognition of his dedicated service as an Explorer of the Baldwin Park Police Department. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano acknowledged Sister City President Al Contreras, along with visiting dignitaries from the City of Tototlan, Councilmember Sergio Quesada, Chief of Police Juan Manuel Diaz, and Lieutenant Carlos Medina Maldonado. Mayor Lozano announced that during their week long visit, our visitors have been hosted with training by the Baldwin Park Police Department. He thanked Chief Kling and staff for their work in coordinating this training opportunity for our guests. He further stated that the city is looking into the possibility of sending possibly four 4) Baldwin Park police department officers to Tototlan for reciprocal training and experience. BIB] 37763-U01 2003-U02 02-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO16128-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2003 02 19 CC MIN(Ìì‹City Council Minutes February 19, 2003 Page 2 Maureen Popick and daughter Amber Marie Popick, residents of Baldwin Park, spoke about various issues regarding the Baldwin Park Unified School District. Ms. Popick directed comments to Councilmember Gair, stating her disappointment for the lack of support with this issue. Al Contreras, thanked City Council and staff for the support given our Sister City Tototlan. Nora I. Gutierrez, field Representative for Ed Chavez introduced herself to council and staff. City Council Candidate David Olivas, 3317 Puente Avenue, expressed his surprise at the news of Ron Cano's passing. He thanked all the candidates for their professionalism during this campaign. Emma Mooneyham, member of the Baldwin Parks Woman's Club, announced the Annual Scholarship Steak Dinner at the Woman's Club on Thursday, March 20, 2003, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Gair requested Council concurrence to authorize the City Attorney to write a letter to Ms. Popick, stating that the School District and the City are two separate entities and that the City has no authority over the School Board issues. There were no objections. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED A motion was made approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. A-0 as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Councilmember Gair SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Garcia Carried MINUTES The minutes of February 5, 2003 Study & Regular), were approved as presented. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Report was received and filed. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 2003 Report was received and filed. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SETTING TIME AND DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR CALIFORNIA AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, CIP 877 Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2003-007 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ORDERING PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED CALIFORNIA AVENUE IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2002-1 AND DIRECTING ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO," was adopted. BIB] 37763-U01 2003-U02 02-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO16128-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2003 02 19 CC MIN(Ìì‹City Council Minutes February 19, 2003 Page 3 APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ADVERTISE AND SOLICIT BIDS FOR 2002-03 CDBG STREETS REHABILITATION PROJECT, CIP 862 The City Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized staff to solicit bids for the construction phase of the project. REJECT ALL BIDS AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RE-ADVERTISE THE 2001-02 MORGAN PARK PLAYGROUND RESURFACING AND PLAY EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION PROJECT The City Council rejected all bids and authorized staff to re-advertise the 2001-02 Morgan Park Playground Resurfacing and Play Equipment Installation Project. The City Clerk was authorized to advertise said project. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO FILE AN APPLICATION AND DESIGNATING THE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY FOR 9TH CYCLE USED OIL RECYCLING BLOCK GRANT Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2003-005 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 9^ CYCLE USED OIL BLOCK GRANT FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SERVE AS SIGNATURE AUTHORITY," was adopted. REJECT ALL BIDS AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SOLICIT NEW BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LITTLE LEAGUE IMPROVEMENTS, CIP 724A The City Council rejected all bids submitted for this project and authorized staff to modify the scope of work and readvertise to solicit new bids for the Improvements of the Little League. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO REQUEST BIDS TO REMODEL OFFICES AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER The City Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized staff to solicit bids for the construction phase. The City Clerk was authorized to advertise said project. RESOLUTION FOR DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2003-010 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS," was adopted. ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR COMMERCIAL SECTOR DIVERSION PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTATION The Director of Public Works was authorized to complete all work necessary to develop and implement an overall program to increase the commercial sector waste diversion program and provide comprehensive technical assistance and to seek grants for businesses requiring assistance in developing their own recycling, waste reduction and re-use programs. The City Council allocated $39,500 to account 129.54.5000.873. BIB] 37763-U01 2003-U02 02-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO16128-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2003 02 19 CC MIN(Ìì‹City Council Minutes February 19, 2003 Page 4 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR A PARK MASTER PLAN Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2003-008 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER. CLEAN AIR. SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2002 FOR FUNDS FOR A PARK MASTER PLAN," was adopted. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A VOLUNTARY PAYROLL DEDUCTION PROGRAM TO SUPPORT A BALLOT MEASURE TO PROTECT CITY FUNDS Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No, 2003-009 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ESTABLISHING A VOLUNTARY PAYROLL DEDUCTION PROGRAM," was adopted. City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman noted for the record that the amended Resolution presented to Council at tonight's meeting was the Resolution approved. GASB STATEMENT NO. 34 IMPLEMENTATION The City Council approved a proposal and awarded a contract to GK & Associates for Engineering Services, in the amount of $35,000 to perform an infrastructure inventory and asset value calculation. The Finance Director was authorized to make the necessary transfers within the existing General Fund and Redevelopment Agency operating budget line items for fiscal year 2002-03. APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CINGULAR WIRELESS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TOWER MONO-PINE) AT MORGAN PARK The City Council approved a Lease Agreement with Cingular Wireless for the installation of a wireless communication tower mono-pine) at Morgan Park. The Chief Executive Officer was authorized to finalize and execute the Agreement. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL TO THE ORDER OF SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS PERMITS NOS. 99-1300 AND 99-1301 FOR THE OPERATION OF SMOKEY'S STEAK HOUSE; CASE NO.: CC-AP 2003-01 Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. A motion was made to CONTINUE the Public Hearing to March 5, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Gair SECOND: CouncilmemberVan Cleave Carried BIB] 37763-U01 2003-U02 02-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO16128-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2003 02 19 CC MIN(Ìì‹City Council Minutes February 19, 2003 Page 5 REPORTS OF OFFICERS UPDATE ON JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BALDWIN PARK RESIDENTS Report presented by Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer Bouton as follows: The purpose of this report is to update the City Council on opportunities available to provide job training services to the residents of the City of Baldwin Park. On November 15, 2002, the City received notice from the department of Community and Senior Services of Los Angeles County that the County was terminating its agreements with the Mid-San Gabriel Valley Consortium. A third party is now operating the Consortium and services continue to be available to Baldwin Park residents. On December 18, 2002, the City Council directed staff to review options for the City to provide job training services in Baldwin Park. Job Training programs like those previously provided by the Mid-San Gabriel Valley Consortium and now provided by Career Partners, are funded through the Federal Government Department of Labor DOL). These funds are allocated to the State, which then allocates them locally through Workforce Investment Boards. One such Workforce Investment Board is the Los Angeles County Department of Community and Senior Services, which oversees services provided for Baldwin Park residents. At this time, the funds available through the Workforce Investment Board are committed to the operation of the One-Stop Job Center formerly operated by the Mid-San Gabriel Valley Consortium. These funds are committed until June 2004 via a contract with Career Partners. There are no additional funds available for an individual City or other group to operate a job training center at this time. The County will issue a Request for Proposals to provide services after June 2004 that will be available for groups wishing to operate a job-training program. Career Partners is providing the same services that were provided through the Mid-San Gabriel Valley Consortium which includes: Job Seeker Services—Onsite offices in Rosemead and El Monte) CalJobs Registration and information, job listings, internet job search, telephone/fax access, computer/e-mail access, unemployment insurance, financial counseling, job search/placement. Employer Services—Aptitude testing skills, basic English/Math, Computer classes, On-the-job training portion of salary paid by Career Partners). Through a mutual arrangement allow Career Partners to pay for at-risk youth salaries working throughout city hall. In addition, there are opportunities to provide some services within the City including: Opportunities to work with Career Partners to develop an employer-employee program. In this program, the City would receive announcements from local employers with job openings and a job description. The City would also receive an employment application from local job-seekers and work with Career Partners to fill those open positions. Offering on-line computer job listing services to residents at the Community Center or library, including computer training or the like. Career Partners is willing to work with the City on these programs and offer the resources they have available. By Council Consensus the report was received and filed. BIB] 37763-U01 2003-U02 02-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO16128-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2003 02 19 CC MIN(Ìì‹City Council Minutes February 19, 2003 Page 6 DOWNTOWN STREET MARKET UPDATE Robyn Renner, President of 11th Hour Productions spoke enthusiastically about the upcoming season. She stated that more vendors have been recruited and has recently reorganized 11th Hour Production and now has a new partner Patricia Taylor, who is well know in the Baldwin Park Community By Council Consensus the report was received and filed. COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Gair reported that both the service and cleanliness of the Baldwin Park Albertson has not improved. She stated that the City needs another market and suggested staff start looking into the possibility. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m., in memory of Ron Cano. Approved by the Council at their meeting held March 5, 2003. Rosemary M.4^amirezr'CMC Chief Deputy City Ctefk-^ BIB] 37763-U01 2003-U02 02-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO16128-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/21/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06