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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 05 28 CC MIN AS2003 05 28 CC MIN AS(Ìì&H ëCOUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 28, 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 an ADJOURNED SESSION at the above time and place. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmember Marlen Garcia, David Olivas, Ricardo Pacheco, and Mayor Manuel Lozano Absent and Excused: Mayor Pro-Tern Bill Van Cleave Also Present: Dayle Keller, Chief Executive Officer; Stephanie Scher, 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 Kathleen Sessman, Deputy City Clerk ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano announced that Mr. Glenn St. Peter and Mr. Joe Orozco were honored by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Commission on Aging 2003 Annual Older Americans Community Service Award". PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS Presentation of awards to the winner and finalists of the 2003 Young Citizens' of the Year Award was tabled to June 18, 2003. Certificates of Recognition were presented to TeamGym members, for their participation in the Stars Gymnastics/Baldwin Park USAG Program. A proclamation was presented to Santa Fe School Principal Mr. Burke Hamilton and Baldwin Park Unified School District President Anthony J. Bejarano. proclaiming May 28, 2003 as Santa Fe School Day. Awards of Merit were presented to Santa Fe School teachers for their participation in the 2003 No Child Left Behind" Title 1 Achieving School Award. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Bill Baca, Field Representative for Senator Romero, requested Council support of SB 335 relating to the Corporate Three Strikes Act. Mr. Baca thanked Mayor Lozano and the members of the City Council for their support of SB 108. Don Cook, 14579 Channing St., expressed concern with the increasing amount of graffiti seen throughout the City. He suggested that the Council consider changing fund BIB] 37868-U01 2003-U02 05-U02 28-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AS-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23291-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/4/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 ADJOURNED-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2003 05 28 CC MIN AS(Ìì&H ëCity Council Minutes May 28, 2003 Page 2 appropriation for graffiti removal to the police department as opposed to the existing Public Works Department. Margarita Vargas, 14129 Ohio St. expressed need for lighting at the intersection of Benbow and Edra Streets. She further inquired to the status of the use of City funds to pay for Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave attorney's fees. Councilmember Olivas stated that the City Council unanimously voted to tables said item and that this matter will only be brought back for Council consideration if Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave requests it. Dan Trunco, resident, expressed concern with recent Tribune article quoting former City Councilmember Linda Gair regarding the city's former Engineering firm, AAE Consultant, Sid Mousavi, and the allegation of missing city funds. Councilmember Pacheco responded stating that the state conducted an audit and found that the funds were not missing but rather had been allocated in different funds. All the funds have been accounted for. Chief Executive Officer Keller offered to bring back a report on this matter to the City Council at their June 18th Council meeting. Councilmember Olivas stated that this report is for information only; it is not an investigative report. Mr. Trunco also rebutted comments made earlier by speaker Don Cook regarding graffiti, stating that abatement efforts should not be assigned to the Police Department. Eliseo Pacheco, requested that the median islands located at Baldwin Park Boulevard and Ramona Boulevard be maintained. Pastor Elmer Jackson, announced that a procession will be held June 7, 2003, and inquired as to whether or not the Council would be in attendance. Councilmember Pacheco expressed his support and encouraged all to attend. Mary Ferrer. resident, expressed concern with a recent Tribune article, particularly a comment by former City Councilmember Gair as it related to conflict of interest. Ms. Ferrer inquired as to whether or not Ms. Gair's sale of her Baldwin Park property to D.C. Corp., was possibly a conflict of interest issue. Ms. Ferrer concurred with speaker Trunco, stating that graffiti abatement efforts should not be assigned to the Police Department. Larry Walton, resident, inquired to the status of his previous request pertaining to environmental issues with the proposed Wal-Mart issues. Mr. Walton requested that council consideration be given in assisting the historical society in finding a permanent location. Mr. Walton thanked Councilmember Olivas for his continued support and sponsorship of the Santa Fe School USA Dance Team, who recently won 1st place in a competition at Magic Mountain. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. A-K as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Councilmember Garcia Carried BIB] 37868-U01 2003-U02 05-U02 28-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AS-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23291-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/4/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 ADJOURNED-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2003 05 28 CC MIN AS(Ìì&H ëCity Council Minutes May 28, 2003 Page 3 MINUTES The minutes of May 7, 2003 Study), were approved as presented. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Report was received and filed. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2003 Report was received and filed. CLAIM REJECTION SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY 05.12.03) The City Council rejected the claim of Southern California Gas Company 05.12.03) and directed staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant. ORDINANCE ADDING SECTIONS 130.80-130.84 TO CHAPTER 130 OF TITLE 13 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LOITERING BY CRIMINAL STREET GANGS Further reading was waived, read by title only and Ordinance No. 1203 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTIONS 130.80-130.84 TO CHAPTER 130 OF TITLE 13 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LOITERING BY CRIMINAL STREET GANGS," was adopted on second reading. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK FOR THE PLAYGROUND INSTALLATION AND RESURFACING PROJECT The City Council approved Change Order No. 1 in an amount not to exceed $17,872 for additional work for the playground installation and resurfacing project and authorized the Public Works Director to execute the change order. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PURSUE DIRECT FIRST RESPONDERS FUNDING AND RESOURCES FOR THE PUPOSES OF HOMELAND SECURITY Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2003-034 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PURSUE DIRECT FIRST RESPONDERS FUNDING AND RESOURCES FOR THE PURPOSES OF HOMELAND SECURITY," was adopted. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY 2003- 04 AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2003-029 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR STREET LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING BIB] 37868-U01 2003-U02 05-U02 28-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AS-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23291-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/4/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 ADJOURNED-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2003 05 28 CC MIN AS(Ìì&H ëCity Council Minutes May 28, 2003 Page 4 MAINTENANCE IN A LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK," was adopted; and, further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2003-030 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING," was adopted. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR CITYWIDE PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY 2003-04 AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2003-031 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR PARK MAINTENANCE IN A CITYWIDE PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK," was adopted; and further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2003-032 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING," was adopted. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SUBDIVISION MAP CHECK The City Council awarded the contract to Advanced Applied Engineering, Inc., for FY 2003- 04 and 2004-05 for Subdivision Map Check Services. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR DESIGNATED LITIGATION ATTORNEY SERVICES THEVER AND ASSOCIATES The City Council approved an Agreement with Thever and Associates for Designated Litigation Attorney Services and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement. Said agreement was approved with revisions as follows: 1) That the Agreement not pertain to all" litigation matters, but rather those specifically assigned to Thever & Associates this would allow flexibility for assignment to the law firm best able to handle a particular litigation matter; and 2) That the Agreement begin on May 28, 2003, rather than on May 1, 2003. PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE, DEVELOPMENT PLAN, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND A ZONE VARIANCE TO PERMIT TEN 10) UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT LOCATION: BIB] 37868-U01 2003-U02 05-U02 28-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AS-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23291-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/4/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 ADJOURNED-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2003 05 28 CC MIN AS(Ìì&H ëCity Council Minutes May 28, 2003 Page 5 4751 CENTER STREET; APPLICANT: ANTONIO PLASCENCIA; CASE NO.: Z-530 AND DR-21) 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. APPLICANT Ramon Santiago, designer of said project stated that this proposal was approved by the Planning Commission at their last commission meeting. One item Mr. Santiago wished to address is the Commission's requirement to install a block wall around the dedicated area, which is 1400 sq ft of lot, which the public works department is using right now. The lot property) in question is the one that will be dedicated to the City of Baldwin Park. At this time, due to the costs of installation of a block wall, applicant is opposed to this requirement. Should the Council require a block wall installation, applicant requests consideration to a waiver or reduced cost in obtaining the necessary permits. Antonio Plascencia, 4139 Center Street, owner and developer of this project stated that this project brings a different style of home to the City of Baldwin Park; a type of home that homeowners can be proud of. 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. COUNCIL DISCUSSION Councilmember Garcia inquired as to whether the lot 11, which is the lot that is proposed to be dedicated to the City, can be made into a park area. Mr. Santiago stated that at a previous commission meeting and through discussions with city staff, it was decided not to pursue this issue due to budget constraints and the costs for maintenance of a park. It was also felt by the Commission that placement of a park would not be beneficial to the entire community, but rather only to the ten new tenants in that area. Upon question by Councilmember Garcia, Planning Technician Jorge Zarza explained that the property in question requires access by the company that does power line maintenance every month and that there should not be any type of encroachments that would prevent ingress. Upon question by Councilmember Pacheco, Mr. Santiago indicated that currently, there exists some landscaping which borders the new proposed street and the existing public works yard. Mr. Santiago mentioned however, that the landscaping is damaged due to continued ingress and egress. In response to a question by Councilmember Pacheco, Mr. Santiago stated that due to the fact that one of the homes will be designated low income, applicant Plascencia is requesting a density bonus. In response to a question by Mayor Lozano, applicant Plascencia stated that if the City was to purchase lot 11, the purchase price would be approximately $250,000 for 16,000 square BIB] 37868-U01 2003-U02 05-U02 28-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AS-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23291-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/4/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 ADJOURNED-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2003 05 28 CC MIN AS(Ìì&H ëCity Council Minutes May 28, 2003 Page 6 feet of land. Applicant Plascencia reiterated his goal, which is to dedicate the property without incurring any additional costs. In reply to Mayor Lozano's comment of wanting to assist the applicant in proceeding with this project. Director Picazo stated that because this property consists of a Department of Water and Power easement, there are some restrictions in terms of what we can actually put on the property. The property is a very narrow lot, only 14,000 sq. feet and presently, the Department of Water and Power requires access at least monthly for the purpose of maintaining and cleaning the transmission lines. Councilmember Garcia stated her disagreement with an earlier comment stated by the applicant, that the only residents who would benefit from a park are the new ten residents of that area. She feels that the people who live in that area as a whole, would benefit from a park in that area. In response to a question by Mayor Lozano, applicant Plascencia stated that the issue in question is the maintenance, sprinklers, etc. Councilmember Garcia suggested that the City enter into an Agreement with the Department of Water and Power since they are the agency that requires the easement. Councilmember Olivas inquired as to whether or not the property could be made into a usable open space area and. inquired as to why the applicant could not use this space to meet the open space requirements. Applicant Plascencia stated that the property consists of an existing easement however, Planning Technician Zarza indicated that the property can be used as common open space. Councilmember Pacheco requested to see an artists rendition of a proposed open space area. He also requested more specific information as to what exactly the city and the applicant are agreeing to. The Council agreed that the area in question should be used as open space. At this time, City Attorney Scher stated that there are two different options for the City Council, one of which is to simply approve the development and accept it as open space and recognize that the City then has the luxury of time to decide exactly what you want to do with it. By doing that, the Council will give up the potential for imposing a condition of approval that the developer install sprinklers or landscaping. If the Council is not sure what it want the developer to do, it is recommended that staff be given additional time to report back to the Council as to what can actually be done with the property. Otherwise, the Council can accept the property as a dedication and staff could come back in three weeks. The City Council may wish to reserve the right to impose a condition on the developer that they will put in the landscaping or the sprinklers, however, it is recommended that the Council continue this matter in an effort to give staff time in which to report back. Attorney Scher stated that a third option for open space, is one that does not necessarily need to be grass it could be what is commonly called zero scrap which means it does not use any water once it is established. BIB] 37868-U01 2003-U02 05-U02 28-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AS-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23291-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/4/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 ADJOURNED-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2003 05 28 CC MIN AS(Ìì&H ëCity Council Minutes May 28, 2003 Page 7 Councilmember Pacheco requested that this matter be brought back with costs estimates; timeline as to how long this will take; alternatives as to what will be done with the existing trucks parked on the property and what do the plans consist of to transform this property into a park. By consensus, the Council approved the project with the condition that the property will be dedicated to the City; there will be a wall however, with a condition that the wall issue can be modified, if it turns out that the property is inappropriate to be used for public works vehicles. After lengthy discussion, a motion was made to: 1) Approve with the additional condition that all though the wall will be required at this point, the Council is reserving jurisdiction to reconsider that particular condition following a staff report regarding the appropriate use of the dedicated property; 2) Waive further reading, read by title only and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1205 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-1 TO R-1 PD) LOCATED AT 4751 CENTER STREET APPLICANT: ANTONIO PLASCENCIA; CASE NO.: Z-530)"; 3) Waive further reading was waived, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2003-033 entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TEN 10) UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT LOCATION: 4751 CENTER STREET; APPLICANT: ANTONIO PLASCENCIA; CASE NO.: DR-21)," with a correction to the resolution that this is a staff mitigated negative declaration", and that in the future, this information will be included in the title on all comparable reports. MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Councilmember Olivas Carried REPORTS OF OFFICERS RESOLUTION APPROVING THE OFFERING OF A REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN THE MURDER OF DAVID URBINA Chief Kling presented the report as follows: On January 13, 2002. Mr. David Urbina, a 19- year old Baldwin Park resident was shot and killed as he sat in the back seat of a parked vehicle. The murder occurred in the 3200 block of Syracuse. The suspect(s) in this murder have remained at large, as there lacks sufficient evidence to bring the case to justice. The surviving family members of David Urbina have requested the City Council establish an independent reward fund to aid in the capture of the suspect(s) responsible for his murder. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the establishment of a reward fund in the amount of $5,000 to assist in the successful identification, apprehension and prosecution of the suspect(s) in the David Urbina murder case and direct the Finance Director to make the appropriate fund transfers. A motion was made to waive further reading read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2003-035 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING THE OFFERING OF A REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN THE MURDER OF DAVID URBINA"; and to authorize the Finance Director to make the appropriate fund transfers. BIB] 37868-U01 2003-U02 05-U02 28-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AS-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23291-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/4/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 ADJOURNED-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2003 05 28 CC MIN AS(Ìì&H ëCity Council Minutes May 28, 2003 Page 8 MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Councilmember Pacheco Carried ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW IN-HOUSE COMMITTEES 2+2 COUNCIL/WATER BOARD COMMITTEE; CELEBRATE BALDWIN PARK PARADE COMMITTEE; AND NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP COMMITTEE) At the request of Councilmember Pacheco, by consensus, the City Council approved to establish the a 2+2 Council / Water Board Committee; Celebrate Baldwin Park Parade Committee and a Neighborhood Clean-up Committee. Appointments of Council representation to said committees was tabled to June 4, 2003. REPORT ON STATE LAW PERTAINING TO THE BROWN ACT REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Councilmember Olivas inquired if the City may enact an ordinance making it a misdemeanor for a person to reveal information obtained in a closed session to persons not entitled to receive such information. As outlined in staff report dated May 21, 2003, City Attorney Scher opinions that the City may not enact an ordinance because State law preempts the City. This was also the opinion of the California Attorney General in 1993. 76 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen289. The report also indicated that it is probable, however, that a violation of Government Code 54963 would be a misdemeanor under State law. In Alder v. City Council of the City of Culver City 1960) 184 Cal.App.2d 763, the Court of Appeal held that in view of the public purpose of the Brown Act, the misdemeanor penalties established by law when no other penalty is defined applied to a violation of the Brown Act. These penalties are presently found in Government Code 1222, which states that a willful omission to perform a duty enjoined by law upon a public officer or employee is punishable as a misdemeanor if no other penalty is prescribed, and in Penal Code 19.4. which states that when an act or omission is declared by statute to be a public offense and no penalty is prescribed in the statute, it is punishable as a misdemeanor. This conclusion is consistent with the provision of 54963 which provides reference to the grand jury is one possible remedy for violation of that statute. Therefore, although the City may not make the breach of the confidentiality of a closed session a misdemeanor, the improper disclosure of confidential information obtained in closes session should be avoided as it acts to the detriment of the City as a whole and may subject the person making the disclosure to the sanctions as outlined in said memorandum dated May 21, 2003. By council consensus, report provided by City Attorney Scher was received and filed. PROPOSED ENHANCEMENTS TO GRAFFITI REMOVAL AND CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS Chief Executive Officer Keller reported that the intent of this report is to advise the Council as to what staff is already planning to include in the proposed FY2003-04 budget. Chief Executive Officer Keller further stated that the purpose this item is on this agenda is because there was an additional request by Councilmember Pacheco, to look at some additional staff BIB] 37868-U01 2003-U02 05-U02 28-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AS-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23291-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/4/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 ADJOURNED-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2003 05 28 CC MIN AS(Ìì&H ëCity Council Minutes May 28, 2003 Page 9 in graffiti right away, and perhaps include that in the budget as well. At this time, staff is requesting Council direction on this matter. At the request of Councilmember Pacheco, by Council consensus, this matter was referred to the Graffiti Task Force Committee and bring back a recommendation for council discussion and consideration at a later date. There were no objections. COUNCIL STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS PERMITS/MORATORIUM ON OVER-SIZED BALLOONS USED FOR BUSINESS ADVERTISEMENT Mayor Lozano expressed concern with the over-sized balloons used by local businesses for advertisement purposes. He particularly expressed displeasure with those that are worn, tattered, dirty, and weathered. Mayor Lozano requested that the City's proposed Zoning Code changes address this issue. Councilmember Pacheco requested that prior to taking any action on this matter, that staff look into whether or not local businesses would support or oppose such a moratorium. By Council consensus, this matter will be brought back at a later date. There were no objections. ORDINANCE ADDRESSING THE PERCENTAGE OF ADVERTISEMENT LETTERING/PICTURES) PLACED ON STORE-FRONT WINDOWS After a brief discussion staff was directed to strictly enforce City Ordinance regarding this matter and to research the enforcement policies of other cities. Staff was further directed to provide Council with the priorities and focus of Baldwin Park Code Enforcement Department and what they require to better address this problem of non-compliance throughout the City. By Council consensus, this matter will be brought back at a later date. Councilmember Garcia noted that this matter was part of the Downtown Master Plan and suggested that this may be an opportunity to begin implementing the suggestions and recommendations that were made from that process. There were no objections. COUNCIL COMMENTS NAMING OF TEEN CENTER / SKATE PARK FACILITY Mayor Lozano suggested that the Council begin to think about names that would like to consider for the naming of the Teen Center facility. Chief Executive Officer Keller noted that a report is forthcoming to the Council at the next meeting. OPPOSITION REGARDING DEREGULATION OF MEDIA Mayor Lozano requested letters of opposition be sent to Federal Communications Committee FCC), US Senator Boxer and Congressman Henry Waxman regarding the FCC's attempt to deregulate the media. The opposition is particularly related to the Committee not conducting appropriate public hearings on this matter. There were no objections. BIB] 37868-U01 2003-U02 05-U02 28-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AS-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23291-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/4/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 ADJOURNED-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2003 05 28 CC MIN AS(Ìì&H ëCity Council Minutes May 28, 2003 Page 10 LANDSCAPING NORTH BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD Councilmember Garcia requested that the orange netting placed around the median at Baldwin Park Boulevard and Ramona Boulevard be replaced and that the plants be re- landscaped in an effort to prevent pedestrians from crossing illegally. FORMATION OF NEW COMMITTEE FOR JOB TRAINING Councilmember Pacheco requested formation of a new ad-hoc committee for Job Training and asked that this committee be added to the list of other committees that were established earlier this evening. There were no objections. STATE BUDGET UPDATE Councilmember Pacheco requested staff to bring back a report on the status of the State budget. He expressed a need for the city to stay on top of the budget situation. Councilmember Pacheco also announced that Speaker Herb Wesson will be presenting a budget update on Friday, June 6, 2003, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., in Pasadena. CLOSURE ON THE CONSORTIUM Mayor Lozano received a request from Blanca Figueroa, Mayor of the City of South El Monte for closure of the consortium. Staff was directed to bring a report back to the June 18, 2003 meeting. PROCEDURAL CHANGE IN REPORTS CONSISTING OF LAND USE MATTERS Councilmember Olivas requested that staff reports pertaining to land use matters be framed such that the first item listed be the CEQA findings. CODE ENFORCEMENT PRIORITIES AND FOCUS Councilmember Olivas requested information from Code Enforcement regarding departmental priorities. He would like to see priorities which are supported by the Council so that Code Enforcement does not get the backlash for enforcement issues as they come up within the community. He further stated that the Council really needs to give Code Enforcement their support. ILLUMINATED RADISSON SIGN Councilmember Olivas inquired to the status of the new Radisson sign. Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer Bouton responded stating that Radisson is waiting for approval from the Courtyard for the new sign. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held August 20, 2003. BIB] 37868-U01 2003-U02 05-U02 28-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AS-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23291-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/4/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 ADJOURNED-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2003 05 28 CC MIN AS(Ìì&H ëCity Council Minutes May 28, 2003 Page 11 Rosemary M-Ramwez, CMC Chief Deputy Ctty'Clerk BIB] 37868-U01 2003-U02 05-U02 28-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AS-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23291-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/4/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 ADJOURNED-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06