HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 05 07 CC MIN2003 05 07 CC MIN (Ìì Æ " COUNCIL CHAMBER MAY 7, 2003
14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE WEDNESDAY
BALDWI N 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: Councilmember Marlen Garcia, David Olivas, Ricardo Pacheco, Mayor Pro-Tern/ Bill
Van Cleave, and Mayor Manuel Lozano
Also Present: Dayle Keller, Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director; Arnold Alvarez-
Glasman, City Attorney/Agency 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 Kathleen Sessman, Deputy City Clerk
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Lozano introduced new City Attorney Stephanie Scher.
Mayor Lozano announced that the Cinco de Mio carnival was cancelled due to the rain, but
will be held this coming weekend as a Mother' Day Celebration.
Councilmember Pacheco requested that a welcome home celebration be held to honor
returning service personnel be scheduled.
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
A proclamation was presented to Baldwin Park Seniors proclaiming the month of May 2003
as Older Americans Month."
A proclamation was presented to 2003 Miss Poppy Alexandra Christine Romo, 2003 Miss
Poppy proclaiming May 11-17, 2003 as Poppy Week."
Certificates of Recognition were presented to members of the 2003 Sierra Vista High School
Varsity Cheer and Stuntmen Program for successfully placing 1st in the five local, regional
and state competitions.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
The following individuals spoke during public communication:
Terri Muse and Margarita Vargas expressed their disproval of the use of public funds to pay
for Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave's legal counsel. Ms. Muse feels that Council badges are
unnecessary and turned her Council badge in to Chief Kling.
Coreen Ranechek inquired about the possibility of implementing rent control within the City of
Baldwin Park.
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Amanda Serrato thanked Council for the streetlight recently installed at the intersection of
Baldwin Park Boulevard and Calais Street and for recognizing military personnel.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED
Councilmember Garcia requested that the following item be removed from the Consent
Calendar for discussion:
1) Item 1-D ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE RG TO RG(PD), TO
ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR 4) UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY
DETACHED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT APPLICANT: BOWDEN
DEVELOPMENT; CASE NO.: Z-529)
Councilmember Olivas requested that the following item be removed from the Consent
Calendar for discussion:
1) Item 1-1 RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CITY TO
ENTER THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT
Councilmember Pacheco requested that the following item be removed from the Consent
Calendar for discussion:
1) Item 1-J AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LITTLE
LEAGUE IMPROVEMENTS, CIP 724A
A motion was made approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. A-K with the exception of items D,
I and J) as presented, and as follows:
MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Carried
MINUTES
The minutes of April 2, 2003 Regular) and April 16, 2003 Study and Regular), were
approved as presented.
WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
Report was received and filed.
CLAIM REJECTIONS MARTHA FRENCH 10.14.02); RANDY GARCIA 04.05.03);
LORELY BELTRAN 03.10.03); GUADALUPE RODRIGUEZ 03.10.03); DESTINY
BELTRAN 03.10.03) AND HUGO BIASELLI 04.09.03)
The City Council rejected the claims of Martha French 10.14.02); Randy Garcia 04.05.03);
Lorely Beltran 03.10.03); Guadalupe Rodriguez 03.10.03); Destiny Beltran 03.10.03) and
Hugo Biaselli 04.09.03). Staff was directed to send the appropriate notices of rejection to
claimants.
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APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF ADVANCED AIR TASER EQUIPMENT
The City Council waived formal bidding process and approved the purchase of the advanced
air taser equipment in the amount of $14,823.97. The Finance Director was directed to
appropriate $14,823.97 to the budgetary account in cost center 112-25-5745. The Chief of
Police was authorized to proceed with purchasing and training police officers with the taser
equipment.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR CARNIVAL SERVICES CHRISTIANSEN
AMUSEMENTS
The City Council approved the Carnival Services Agreement with Christiansen Amusements
and authorized the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
APPROVAL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2003 SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM
The City Council appointed the Director of Recreation and Community Services as an agent
to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to,
applications, agreements, payment, etc., which may be necessary to administer the grant.
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE OFFICE REMODEL AT MORGAN PARK'S
COMMUNITY CENTER
The City Council awarded the contract to DCL Construction in the amount of $7,316 for the
remodel of two administrative offices at Morgan Park's Community Center. The Mayor was
authorized to execute the Agreement. The City Clerk was directed to process the
Agreement. 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.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES KANE, BALLMER &
BERKMAN
The City Council approved an Agreement with Kane, Ballmer and Berkman for City Attorney
Services and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION
ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE RG TO RG(PD), TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR 4) UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT APPLICANT: BOWDEN DEVELOPMENT; CASE NO.: Z-529)
Councilwoman Garcia removed this item from the Consent Calendar for the purpose of
abstaining on the vote conflict of Interest).
A motion was made to waiver further reading was waived, read by title only and adopt on
second reading Ordinance No. 1202 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM RG TO RG
PD) ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4611 MAINE AVENUE APPLICANT: BOWDEN
DEVELOPMENT; CASE NO.: Z-529)."
MOTION: Mayor Lozano SECOND: Councilmember Pacheco Carried
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Garcia
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RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CITY TO ENTER THE SAN
GABRIEL VALLEY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT
A motion was made to table this matter until further information regarding possible
alternatives sources can be looked at.
MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Councilmember Pacheco Carried
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LITTLE LEAGUE
IMPROVEMENTS, CIP 724A
Councilmember Pacheco reported, for the benefit of the audience, that this project will
provide much needed improvements to our City sports facilities.
A motion was made to award the contract to Sunrise Landscape Company, Inc. in the
amount of $169,856.74 for the construction of Little League Improvements National League
and American League), CIP 724A. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement.
The Finance Director was authorized to appropriate from the General Fund $30,000 to
complete the construction of this project. 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 Garcia Carried
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2003-04
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE USE OF FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP HOME) FUNDS AND
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation.
Kirn Hudson & Rhonda Slatters, Service Center for Independent Living provided a brief
program update. They thanked the City Council for their support and asked for continued
assistance.
There was no one else wishing to speak, therefore Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing
CLOSED.
By Council consensus a motion was made to continue the public hearing to a special meeting
scheduled for Monday, May 12 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 130.07-130.11 OF
CHAPTER 130 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LOITERING
BY CRIMINAL STREET GANGS
A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and introduce for first reading
an amended version of Ordinance No. 1203 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, REVISING AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 130 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT RELATES TO
LOITERING BY CRIMINAL STREET GANGS."
MOTION: Mayor Lozano SECOND: Councilmember Olivas Carried
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RESOLUTION NOMINATING A CITY COUNCILMEMBER TO RUN FOR ELECTION AS A
REPRESENTAIVE TO THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY
A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No.
2003-028 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN
PARK, CALIFORNIA NOMINATING MAYOR LOZANO TO REPRESENT CITIES WITHOUT
PRESCRIPTIVE WATER PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL
WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY."
MOTION: Mayor Lozano SECOND: Councilmember Garcia Carried
REVIEW OF IN-HOUSE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
By Council consensus a motion was made to approve the status of the in-house committees
as follows:
Name of Committee Member Member Status
Graffiti Task Force Mayor Lozano Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Meet as needed
In-House Freeway Task Force Councilmember Pacheco Councilmember Garcia Meet as needed
2+2 City Council/School Board Councilmember Garcia Councilmember Olivas Meets quarterly
Teen Center Task Force Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Councilmember Pacheco Meet as needed until opening of Teen Center September, 2003)
Shopping Center Committee Mayor Lozano Councilmember Garcia Meets regularly
Finance Committee Councilmember Garcia Councilmember Pacheco Meet on ongoing basis
Cable Franchise Ad-Hoc Committee Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Councilmember Olivas Meet as needed until conclusion of Franchise negotiations.
COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Chief Executive Officer Keller stated that a 99 Cent Store clean-up update will be distributed
to the City Council tomorrow, Thursday, May 08, 2003.
Councilmember Pacheco requested the creation of the following new In House Committee's:
2+2 City Council/Water Board Committee; Celebrate Baldwin Park Parade Committee; and
Neighborhood Clean-up Committee, Project Sparkle."
Councilmember Garcia requested Council support on AB 662 and SB 465. There were no
objections.
Councilmember Olivas requested that a brush up course regarding the Brown Act be
scheduled and that an ordinance be brought back to council making it a misdemeanor to
violate the sanctity of Closed Session discussions.
Councilmember Pacheco inquired to the status of a previously requested staff report
regarding D.C. Corporation. He further requested that the City work with Baldwin Park Police
Department and local businesses to implement a crime prevention day for the community
sometime in June, 2003.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
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Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held June 4, 2003.
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Kathleen R. Sessman
Kathleen R.
Deputy City Clerk
Jose Sanchez
Agency Secretary
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