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Home My WebLink About2003 04 02 CC MIN2003 04 02 CC MIN(ÌìÆCOUNCIL CHAMBER 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 APRIL 2, 2003 WEDNESDAY 7:00 P.M. The CITY COUNCIL of the City of Baldwin Park met REGULAR SESSION at the above time and place. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmember Marlen Garcia, David Olivas, Ricardo Pacheco, Mayor Pro- TemA/ice-Chair Bill Van Cleave, and Mayor/Chair Manuel Lozano Also Present: Dayle Keller, Chief Executive Officer; Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; Mark Kling, Chief of Police; Jose Sanchez, Finance Director; Shafique Naiyer, Public Works Director; Melecio Picazo, Interim Community Development Director; Manny Carrillo, Recreation and Community Services Director; Dolores Gonzalez-Hayes, Housing Director; Kathryn Tizcareno, City Clerk; Maria A. Contreras, City Treasurer; and Rosemary M. Ramirez, Chief Deputy City Clerk ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano suggested letters be sent to Baldwin Park resident members in the Armed Forces. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS Director Gonzalez-Hayes introduced newly appointed Housing Department employees, Annette Gonzalez, Housing Specialist and Suzie Ruelas, Housing Programs Coordinator. Director Naiyer introduced newly appointed Code Enforcement employee, George Nelson, Code Enforcement Officer. A proclamation was presented to the Baldwin Park National Public Safety Telecommunicators and proclaims April 13-19, 2003 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week." Certificates of Recognition were presented to members of the Divas Gold, Purple and Itsy Bitsy Divas squads for their participation in the 2003 Jamz National Competition. Representatives from Kiwanis Sunrise presented gift baskets to all recipients. Certificates of Recognition were presented to students and their teachers for winning the 2003 Baldwin Park Unified School District's Adult and Community Education Adult Education Essay Contest What Adult Education Means to Me." Representatives from Kiwanis Sunrise presented a single rose to all recipients. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Amanda Serrato stated that her grandson is in the Armed Forces and inquired about traffic light at Baldwin Park Blvd and Calias. She congratulated all newly and re-elected officials. Dan Trunco spoke regarding comments made to him by the City Attorneys at the previous Council meeting. BIB] 37799-U01 2003-U02 04-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO18417-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 6/26/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 2003 04 02 CC MIN(ÌìÆCity Council Minutes April 2, 2003 Page 2 Mr. Chen, 4224 Breese, spoke regarding a citation. Calvin Shroeder, Channing Street, stated he has come before council in the past and is again requesting consideration to a modification to the inscription at the Metrolink station to include blacks". Larry Walton congratulated all newly elected and re-elected officials. Mary Dougherty spoke regarding her appeal scheduled for discussion later on this evening. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED Mayor Lozano requested that the following item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion: 1) Item 1 F AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CLEARING AND GRADING OF THE 24-ACRE SITE FOR FUTURE SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED WITHIN THE SIERRA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, PROJECT NO. 2003-01 Councilmember Olivas requested that the following item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion: 1) Item 1-G RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CITY TO ENTER THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT A motion was made approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. A-G with the exception of item F and G) as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Councilmember Garcia SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tern Van Cleave Carried MINUTES The minutes of February 19, 2003 Study & Regular) and March 5, 2003 Study & Regular), were approved as presented. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Report was received and filed. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE AND SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE 2002-2003 ISTEA STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CIP 801 The City Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized staff to solicit bids for the construction phase of this project. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE TEEN CENTER PROJECT, CIP, 829 The City Council awarded the contract to EMIS, Inc., at an hourly rate of $67 per hour, total contract amount not to exceed $35,000 for the inspection of the Teen Center Masonry Walls, CIP 829. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement. BIB] 37799-U01 2003-U02 04-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO18417-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 6/26/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 2003 04 02 CC MIN(ÌìÆCity Council Minutes April 2, 2003 Page 3 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2002-03 CDBG STREETS REHABILITATION PROJECTS, CIP 862 The City Council awarded the contract to Gentry Brothers, Inc., in the amount of $213,000 for the construction of 2002-03 CDBG Street Rehabilitation, CIP 862. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement. The Director of Public Works was authorized to add additional street work within the budgeted funds $270,612). CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CLEARING AND GRADING OF THE 24-ACRE SITE FOR FUTURE SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED WITHIN THE SIERRA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, PROJECT NO. 2003-01 A motion was made to move item to Community Redevelopment Agency Consent Calendar. There were no objections. RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CITY TO ENTER THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT A motion was made to table matter to April 16, 2003 City Council Meeting. There were no objections. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 110 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, TO UPDATE REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESS PERMITS CONTINUED FROM MARCH 5, 2003) 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. A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and Ordinance No. 1201 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 110 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, SPECIFICALLY RELATING TO GENERAL BUSINESS PERMITS," was introduced for first reading. MOTION: Mayor Lozano SECOND: Councilmeber Garcia Carried REPORTS OF OFFICERS RESOLUTION APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY A motion was made to table matter to the April 16, 2003 City Council Meeting. MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tern Van Cleave Carried NOES: Councilmember Garcia BIB] 37799-U01 2003-U02 04-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO18417-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 6/26/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 2003 04 02 CC MIN(ÌìÆCity Council Minutes April 2, 2003 Page 4 RESOLUTION NAMING THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVES TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION ICRMA) A motion was made to appoint Councilmember Marlen Garcia as representative; Councilmember David Olivas as alternate and Director Sanchez as substitute alternate. There were no objections. A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2003-024 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ICRMA) JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT TO AUTHORIZE A MEMBER CITY TO APPOINT A CITY REPRESENTATIVE, ALTERNATE AND SUBSTITUTE ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GOVERNING BOARD." There were no objections. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SB5X/SB108 ROMERO) ALCOHOL-RELATED EMERGENCY SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT FIVE FOR LIFE" A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2003-023 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, DECLARING ITS SUPPORT OF SB5X/SB108 ALCOHOL-RELATED EMERGENCY SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT FIVE FOR LIFE." There were no objections. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL RELATING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WHICH ALLOWS TWO 2) SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNITS ON A LOT WITH GREATER THAN 10,000 SQ. FT. OF LOT AREA; LOCATION: 4125 CENTRAL AVENUE; APPELLANT: MARY E. DOUGHERTY; CASE NO.: CP-648) Continued from AugUSt 21, 2002) Public Hearing was Open and Closed on June 5, 2002) A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2002-053 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO 2) SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNITS ON AN R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIALLY ZONED LOT GREATER THAN 10,000 SQUARE FEET OF LAND AREA APPLICANT: My Loan Lam; LOCATION: 4125 Center Street; CASE No.: CP-648)" MOTION: Mayor Pro-Tern Van Cleave SECOND: Councilmember Garcia Carried CODE ENFORCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2003-022 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION, THE INCURRING OF AN OBLIGATION, THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SECURE A CEGP GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT." MOTION: Mayor Lozano SECOND: Councilmember Olivas Carried BIB] 37799-U01 2003-U02 04-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO18417-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 6/26/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 2003 04 02 CC MIN(ÌìÆCity Council Minutes April 2, 2003 Page 5 COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Pacheco asked about the allowable radius of senior dial-a-ride program. Councilmember Pacheco requested that copies of all documents, emails, letters, and correspondence regarding the Mid San Gabriel Valley Consortium be distributed to all councilmembers. There were no objections. Councilmember Olivas requested that the sign at the exit of the 10 Fwy and Puente be repaired and corrected to read Courtyard." He inquired about the formerly lighted Radisson" sign. Councilmember Garcia announced that the Grassroots Network is sponsoring a symposium on April 5, 2003 at Whittier Hilton and invited all Council to attend. Councilmember Garcia suggested forming a cable program" committee. Matter was deferred to the April 16, 2003 City Council Meeting. Councilmember Garcia commended Police Department on 1st Pride Platoon Graduation and expressed a special thanks to Sergeant Reynoso, Officer Breceda and Officer Villanes. Councilmember Garcia provided a brief report on meeting with Albertson's. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held May 7, 2003. r^A^L^^^^>4^/^<a^—) Kathleen R. Sessrhan Kathleen R. Sessrhan Deputy City Clerk BIB] 37799-U01 2003-U02 04-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO18417-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 6/26/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05