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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 06 18 CC MIN2003 06 18 CC MIN(Ìì.½COUNCIL CHAMBER 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 JUNE 18,2003 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: Councilmember Marlen Garcia, David Olivas, Ricardo Pacheco, Mayor Pro Tern Bill Van Cleave, and Mayor Manuel Lozano 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; Rosemary M. Ramirez, Chief Deputy City Clerk; and Kathleen Sessman, Deputy City Clerk ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano requested that this meeting be adjourned in memory of Sergeant Atanacio Haro Marin who was killed in an ambush attack two weeks ago in Iraq. Mayor Lozano offered special thanks on behalf of the Marin family to the City Council for its assistance and support of the viewing held at the Community Center. Councilmember Pacheco recognized members of the Baldwin Park Soccer League who were in the audience. He congratulated them on placing second in this years LA Cup Tournament. Councilmember Olivas expressed concern with a current proposal being made by our state legislators to divert monies from cities' general funds in an approximate amount of 1.1 billion dollars to balance the state budget. Said proposed plan may result in the city potentially loosing 1 Million dollars from the general fund. Mayor Lozano announced that a meeting is scheduled with Senator Romero, to be held Thursday, June 18, 2003 at 4:30 p.m. at the Senator's East Los Angeles office. The Senator will present overview and provide officials with an update regarding state budget. Councilmember Pacheco announced that he would be requesting support for two items that will be discussed later in the meeting. The first item is to request that the City Council consider adopting an ordinance regarding the development of retail superstores within the city limits. The second item is to request support from the Council in support of SB60 Cedillo), which is also known as the driver's license legislation. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS Director Gonzalez-Hayes introduced newly appointed Housing Department employee Chris Tunstall, Housing Rehabilitation Specialist. Introduction of newly appointed Community Redevelopment Department employee Victoria Valverde, Executive Secretary was carried over to July 2, 2003. BIB] 37874-U01 2003-U02 06-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23870-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 06 18 CC MIN(Ìì.½City Council Minutes June 18, 2003 Page 2 Awards of Merit were presented to Baldwin Park Soccer League Team Members for their Participation in the Lancaster Tournament held May 24-25, 2003. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Rosa Gamboa and Mr. Hickam expressed concern with the Safran Project improvements that were promised by the developer however, have not yet been completed. Ms. Gamboa and Mr. Hickam requested Council support in addressing these issues. Staff was directed to follow-up on these concerns and report back to Council with a checklist of items completed and those pending. Dee Dee Zapata, 15158 Swanee Lane, spoke regarding the sidewalk installation in front of her home. She expressed her displeasure with its installation, completion and the destruction of her front yard. Eliseo Pacheco inquired to the status of the billboard landscaping along the freeway, which had been previously approved as part of an Agreement with the City however, not yet implemented. Mr. Pacheco requested Council assistance in addressing this matter. The following persons spoke in opposition to the Wal-Mart Development Project: Larry Walton, Mark Ramos, and Maria Grijalva, Diane Seager, and Ed Smith, Union representative. Councilmember Olivas that the several cities have adopted ordinances in an effort to reduce the effects of non-union shops on local communities. He stated that the Council will be addressing this matter later on in the meeting. Councilmember Garcia addressed comments made by speaker Maria Grijalva stating that she supports Albertson's. The reason she met with Albertson's representatives is because Albertson's was proposing to move out of Baldwin Park. One of the reasons Albertson's gave for bringing in a new store, Supersaver, was to eliminate union jobs. Councilmember Garcia rallied to keep Albertson's in the City of Baldwin Park. She further stated that she will hold any store that is located in the City of Baldwin Park, to a higher standard in cleanliness and in the services that they provide to the people of the City of Baldwin Park. Councilmember Pacheco stated that he looks forward to receiving Council support in considering the proposed ordinance regarding superstores. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED Mayor Lozano requested that the following item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion: 1) Item 1-D Resolution Amending Basic Salary Plan For Employees of The City Of Baldwin Park Councilmember Olivas requested that the following item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion: 1) Item 1-F- Award of Contract for Janitorial Supplies Unisource BIB] 37874-U01 2003-U02 06-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23870-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 06 18 CC MIN(Ìì.½City Council Minutes June 18, 2003 Page 3 2) Item 1-G Approval of a two 2) year Contract Extension for Bus Shelter Advertising Viacom A motion was made approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. A-l with the exception of items D, F and G) as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Councilmember Olivas Carried WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Report was received and filed. CLAIM REJECTION PAMELA DAVIS 03.21.03); ALLEN CHRISTOPHER WARD 02.28-03); AND CINDY DICKSON 06.04.03) The City Council rejected the claims of Pamela Davis 03.21.03); Alien Christopher Ward 02.28.03); and Cindy Dickson 06.04.03) and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimants. ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S ZONING CODE ELIMINATING LANGUAGE IN THE ZONING CODE PERTAINING TO ZONING DESIGNATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURES CASE NO.: AZC-148) Further reading was waived, read by title only and Ordinance No. 1204 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ELIMINATING LANGUAGE IN THE ZONING CODE PERTAINING TO ZONING DESIGNATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURES CASE NO.: AZC-148; LOCATION: CITYWIDE; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK)." was adopted on second reading. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING MOU) WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY MTA) TO RECEIVE FUNDS FOR TRANSIT SERVICES The City Council ratified the Memorandum of Understanding MOU) with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA) and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement. TREASURER'S REPORT MAY 2003 Report was received and filed. EXTEND INDEPENDENT AUDITORS CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH VASQUEZ AND COMPANY FOR TWO 2) ADDITIONAL YEARS The City Council approved the extension of the audit contract with Vasquez and Company, LLP for an additional two 2) year period to include FY 2002-03 and FY 2003-04. The fees quoted in the proposal letter to extend the contract in the amounts of $45,770 for FY 2002-03 and $47,142 for FY 2003-04 were approved. The Contract was amended for FY 2002-03 to include the audit services to convert the financial statements to conform to GASB 34 requirements for a fee of $10,000 and $3,200 for FY 2003-04. The Mayor was authorized to execute the extension of the Audit Contract. BIB] 37874-U01 2003-U02 06-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23870-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 06 18 CC MIN(Ìì.½City Council Minutes June 18, 2003 Page 4 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION RESOLUTION AMENDING BASIC SALARY PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK Mayor Lozano requested that Resolution No. 2003-036 be adopted with a correction that the positions of Personnel Analyst II and Personnel Assistant Classifications not be deleted at this time. Council requested that the issue of deleting the Personnel Analyst II and Personnel Assistant Classifications from the salary resolution be brought back at a later date. There were no objections. A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2003-036, as amended, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION 2003-016 A BASIC SALARY PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK INCREASING BASE SALARIES PER POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION AND POLICE MANAGEMENT MOD'S, EFFECTIVE JULY 6, 2003." MOTION: Mayor Lozano SECOND: Councilmember Pacheco Carried AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL SUPPLIES UNISOURCE A motion was made to reject all bids and to modify the Agreement to a month-to-month contract. Staff was directed to increase the bid contact list by contacting local & community suppliers and to participate in a more aggressive bid outreach approach by contacting the local Chamber of Commerce and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Councilmember Pacheco Carried APPROVAL OF A TWO 2) YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR BUS SHELTER ADVERTISING VIACOM Councilmember Olivas requested that in the future, all expiring contracts be brought before the City Council at least 2 months prior to the expiration date of the contract. He further recommended that this contract be approved for a one 1) year term as opposed to a five 5) year term. There were no objections. A motion was made to approve a one 1) year Agreement, with a one 1) year option to extend at sole discretion of the City, with Via Corn for Bus Shelter Advertising. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement. MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Councilmember Pacheco Carried PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE, FROM C-1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO RG. RESIDENTIAL GARDEN CASE NO.: Z-533; LOCATION: 14564 PACIFIC AVENUE; APPLICANT: JOHN GERARD) Assistant Planner Salvador Lopez presented the report as follows: This report requests the City Council's consideration of a Zone Change from C-1, Neighborhood Commercial to RG, Garden Multi-Family Residential, pursuant to Section 153.632 of the City's Municipal Code to be consistent with the recently adopted General Plan amendment. BIB] 37874-U01 2003-U02 06-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23870-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 06 18 CC MIN(Ìì.½City Council Minutes June 18, 2003 Page 5 The Planning Division has completed an Environmental Analysis. Pursuant to that analysis, a Draft Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared pending approval by the City Council. A Notice of Public Hearing was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on June 6, 2003. Public Hearing Notices were sent to property owners within a 300-foot radius of the subject property on June 5, 2003. At the May 28, 2003 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and approve Z-533 to comply with the amended Land Use Map of the General Plan Multi-Family Residential) and change the zoning on the subject property from C-1, Neighborhood Commercial to RG, Garden Multi-Family Residential. 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. PROPONENTS Applicant John Gerard requested Council favorable consideration for approval of this zone change. Mr. Gerard offered to answer any questions the Council may have. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Olivas requested that an amendment be made to Section 13 of the Environmental Checklist included with the staff report. He requested that the verbiage, less than significant impact with Mitigation Incorporation" with respect to schools, should be amended to less then significant impact." Councilmember Olivas stated that this is not a Mitigated Negative Declaration but rather a Negative Declaration. There were no objections. ACTION A motion was made to adopt the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and, waive further reading, read by title only and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1206 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM C-1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO RG, RESIDENTIAL GARDEN ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14564 PACIFIC AVENUE CASE NO.: Z-533; APPLICANT: JOHN GERARD)." MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave SECOND: Mayor Lozano Carried PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE AND A DEVELOPMENT PLAN, TO PERMIT AN EIGHT 8) UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED TOWNHOME PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE NO: Z-532 AND DR-22; LOCATION: 3102-3106 FRAZIER STREET; APPLICANT: KENNETH WANG) Planning Consultant Dean Sherer presented the report as follows: This report requests City Council consideration of a zone change to allow the Planned Development PD) overlay on the existing RG, Residential Garden Zone, pursuant to Section 153.630 of the City's Zoning Code. A related request is for approval of a Development Plan to allow the construction of an eight 8) unit single-family detached town home planned development pursuant to Section BIB] 37874-U01 2003-U02 06-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23870-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 06 18 CC MIN(Ìì.½City Council Minutes June 18, 2003 Page 6 153.271 of the City's Zoning Code. An additional request for a zone variance to allow less than the minimum required amount of common open space for a dwelling unit within a planned development having less than twenty dwelling units, pursuant to Section 153.074(1-1) of the City's Zoning Code was approved by the Planning Commission at their meeting of May 28,2003. Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. PROPONENTS Applicant Kenneth Wang, owner of the project, requested favorable Council consideration for approval of the zone change and also the variance which will allow the development of eight detached town houses on Frazier Street. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Garcia inquired as to the ratio of guest parking per spaces. Applicant responded, stating that six is the number required for this zone however this project is proposing seven guest parking spaces. Upon question by Councilmember Garcia, Applicant Wang stated that the main front entrance of the development would not consist of a private gated entry. Upon question by Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave, Assistant Planner Lopez responded, stating that each property would have their private open space and that the project would also have approximately 3,000 square feet of common open space area. The private open space would consist of approximately 1,000 per unit. Upon question by Councilmember Olivas, Assistant Planner Lopez responded by stating that because the project consists of condominiums, there are no separate parcels. The entire size of both parcels is approximately 31,400 square feet. The ranges of the units are approximately 1,900 to 2,500 square feet with private open space with each individual unit averaging 1,000 square feet. Councilmember Olivas stated that the Council needs to have a mechanism to appeal variances to this body. He further stated that for a variance to exclude all common space, is unacceptable. Councilmember Olivas acknowledged that this issue is not before the Council this evening, however he expressed displeasure that the common space would be eliminated. Councilmember Pacheco stated that he does not support high density type projects and does not support this particular project. City Attorney Scher explained that with respect to variances, it is not the kind of standard variance that the Council is more familiar with. This variance is within the PD Overlay Zone which is what is before you. In an effort to have a more flexible approach to a project, there exists an opportunity to vary the requirements. The Council may, at its discretion, decide whether this is an appropriate variance in this case. In response to Councilmember Olivas' previous question, Assistant Planner Lopez indicated that the open space for private is 9,255 and, 2,396 for common open space for the overall project. BIB] 37874-U01 2003-U02 06-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23870-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 06 18 CC MIN(Ìì.½City Council Minutes June 18, 2003 Page 7 ACTION After lengthy discussion, Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave suggested that this matter be continued to the meeting of July 2, 2003. There were no objections. A motion was made to CONTINUE the Public Hearing to July 2, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Carried REQUEST TO CONTINUE CITYWIDE PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING FOR FY 2003-04 Director Naiyer presented the report as follows: On March 5, 2003, the City Council authorized the City Engineer to prepare the Engineer's Report and on May 28, 2003, the City Council approved this Report for FY 2003-04 and set a public hearing for June 18, 2003. At the June 4, 2003 meeting, the City Council opened and continued the public hearing that had been inadvertently noticed for that date. At that time, the City Council also directed the City Attorney to research the noticing requirement for this hearing. In a memorandum dated June 10, 2003, the City Attorney reports that if the assessments to be imposed are not increased from a previous year, the only notice required is publication of the resolution of intention one time in a newspaper of general circulation not less than ten 10) days before the hearing; otherwise, mailed notice to all property owners is required. As such, a copy of the Resolution of Intent was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on June 16, 2003, which meets the legal requirement for the public hearing to be held July 2, 2003. Staff is recommending that the City Council open and continue this public hearing to July 2, 2003. Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. There was no one wishing to speak. A motion was made to CONTINUE the Public Hearing to July 2, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Carried REQUEST TO CONTINUE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING FOR FY 2003-04 Director Naiyer presented the report as follows: On March 5, 2003, the City Council authorized the City Engineer to prepare the Engineer's Report and on May 28, 2003, the City Council approved this Report for FY 2003-04 and set a public hearing for June 18, 2003. At the June 4, 2003 meeting, the City Council opened and continued the public hearing that had been inadvertently noticed for that date. At that time, the City Council also directed the City Attorney to research the noticing requirement for this hearing. BIB] 37874-U01 2003-U02 06-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23870-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 06 18 CC MIN(Ìì.½City Council Minutes June 18, 2003 Page 8 In a memorandum dated June 10, 2003, the City Attorney reports that if the assessments to be imposed are not increased from a previous year, the only notice required is publication of the resolution of intention one time in a newspaper of general circulation not less than ten 10) days before the hearing; otherwise, mailed notice to all property owners is required. As such, a copy of the Resolution of Intent was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on June 16, 2003, which meets the legal requirement for the public hearing to be held July 2, 2003. Staff is recommending that the City Council open and continue this public hearing to July 2, 2003. Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. There was no one wishing to speak. A motion was made to CONTINUE the Public Hearing to July 2, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Carried PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE, FROM 1C, INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL TO C-2. GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND THE REPEALING OF SPECIFIC PLAN SP 9101 ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3311 BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER; CASE NO.: Z-531; APPLICANT: M & A GABAEE, LLP Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. There was no one wishing to speak. A motion was made to CONTINUE the Public Hearing to July 2, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Carried RECESS The City Council recessed at 9:15 and reconvened at 9:25 with all members present. REPORTS OF OFFICERS DIRECTION AND APPROVAL FOR THE NAMING OF THE TEEN CENTER AND SKATE PARK CONTINUED FROM JUNE 4, 2003) Director Carrillo presented the report as follows: At their meeting of June 4, 2003, the City Council continued discussion of this item in order to allow input into the naming of the Teen Center and Skate Park and the possible renaming of Central Park West by the Teen Center Task Force. A meeting of that Task Force, which is made up of City Council Representatives, Recreation and Community Services Commissioners and city staff, was held June 12, 2003. The Teen Center Task Force meeting was very productive. There was an open dialogue regarding the characteristics of individuals who exemplify the purpose of the Teen Center and it's importance to the community. While the Task Force was able to identify several present and former community members they felt were deserving of the City's recognition through the naming of a facility, the Task Force was unable to resolve concerns as to whether the individual should be deceased, a resident of Baldwin Park or have worked in areas dedicated to youth. BIB] 37874-U01 2003-U02 06-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23870-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 06 18 CC MIN(Ìì.½ City Council Minutes June 18, 2003 Page 9 Some members of the Task Force also suggested that it was not necessary to name the Teen Center and Skate Park after individuals, however, rather to recognize the facilities the Park Teen Center and Skate Park. They also acknowledged the City's ability to honor individuals by naming a meeting room after them or by installing a bronze plaque in their honor. There were several suggestions that naming of facilities occur later, after the Teen Center and Skate Park has been operating for a time. If the Council's desire is to name the facilities after individuals, the Task Force developed the a list of community members that the facilities could be named after; however, the consensus of the committee was to solicit more public input before finalizing the name of any of the facilities associated with the Teen Center/Skate Park. The Task Forces' current list of individuals is: Carlos Aguilar first Latino City Council Member in the City of Baldwin Park; Ed Huetnik former Planning Commissioner and community volunteer; Robert Viramontez former Baldwin Park Unified School District School Board Member; Sgt. Atanacio Haro Marin Baldwin Park resident killed in the line of duty in Iraq; Lee Lucas first Director of Human Services, served the City for twenty-three years; Jean Carpenter former Baldwin Park Unified School District Board Member and Recreation & Community Services Commissioner; Gloria Romero State Senator representing Baldwin Park; Ralph J. Nunez former Director of Recreation & Community Services and former Baldwin Park Unified School District Board Member; and, Hilda L. Solis Congresswoman whose efforts, while State Senator, secured $1,000,000 in funding for the construction of the Teen Center. Councilmember Pacheco, who represents the City Council on the Task Force stated that the Task Force Committee is recommending that a public input meeting be held in July. Mayor Lozano expressed support for getting community input but cautioned that there is no way to satisfy everyone, so he suggested the possibility of keeping the name generic, possibly Baldwin Park Skate Park" or BP Skate Park" and Baldwin Park Teen Center" or Teen Center." Councilmember Garcia expressed a strong support for naming the Teen Center after Congresswoman Hilda Solis especially because the Congresswoman has been a strong supporter of securing funds so that this Teen Center could come to fruition. Councilmember Garcia continued, stating that although the Congresswoman is not a resident of the City of Baldwin Park, she has repeatedly supported and represented the City of Baldwin Park, she was the first Latina elected to the Senate, she supports unions, and is a staunch supporter of numerous organizations that deal with protecting and improving the local community. Councilmember Garcia further stated that if the Council decides against this action, then she suggests that the City Council name it the Baldwin Park Teen Center. Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave expressed support in keeping a generic name for Teen Center Building and Skate Park building and naming the park after Congresswoman Hilda Solis. Councilmember Olivas stated that Congresswoman Hilda Solis would be a fine name for one of the facilities, State Senator Gloria Romero and Assemblyman Ed Chavez are also fine legislators and, Sergeant Marin, would also be a good name for one of the facilities. He expressed his preference to receive community input before a name or names are selected. BIB] 37874-U01 2003-U02 06-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23870-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 06 18 CC MIN(Ìì.½ City Council Minutes June 18, 2003 Page 10 After lengthy discussion, a motion was made to direct staff to coordinate a public input meeting for the naming of the Teen Center and Skate Park and renaming of Central Park West. MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Councilmember Olivas Carried RESOLUTION ELECTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY A motion was made to cast votes for Rosemead Councilmember Margaret dark, waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2003-044 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, CASTING ITS VOTES FOR COUNCILMEMBER MARGARET CLARK TO REPRESENT CITIES WITHOUT PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY." MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Councilmember Garcia Carried REVIEW OF ALTERNATIVES TO ADDRESS MOSQUITO ABATEMENT AND VECTOR CONTROL NEEDS IN THE CITY Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer Bouton presented the report as follows: This item was presented to the City Council June 4, 2003 at which time the Council directed staff to review the following issues regarding vector control: 1) The number of cities that do not participate in a Vector Control District; 2) The manner in which these cities handle requests for vector control services; 3) A letter indicating whether or not the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District will continue to contract with the City; 4) Available funding alternatives to general fund resources in the event the City chooses to contract services; 5) The possibility of creating a Request for Proposals to contract with vector control services; 6) Providing a copy of all previous memos regarding Mosquito Abatement with any future staff reports. Staff has determined that there are four cities that do not participate in a Vector Control District. They are Baldwin Park, La Canada-Flintridge, Pasadena and South Pasadena. Staff contacted the three other cities and determined the following: 1) The City of Pasadena has its own health department and through that department they provide vector control and abatement services with a budget of approximately $125,000 annually; 2) La Canada- Flintridge and South Pasadena, like the City of Baldwin Park, require their residents to contact a private contractor to handle any abatement problems. For public property, they contract with a private pest control operator on an as needed basis. Currently, the City has an agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito Abatement District to address any vector control issues prior to the City holding an election to approve the assessment. However, the District has indicated that they would not be willing to contract with the City on a continuing basis if the City does not pursue an assessment vote. Staff is expecting a letter to this effecting following the Mosquito Abatement Board Meeting on Friday, June 13, 2003, which will be forwarded to the Council upon receipt. At this time, staff has not identified any alternatives to funding Vector Control Services with general funds. BIB] 37874-U01 2003-U02 06-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23870-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 06 18 CC MIN(Ìì.½ City Council Minutes June 18, 2003 Page 11 In the event that the City Council directs staff to contract for services, a Request for Proposals will be created and mailed to Private Pest Control Operators as well as public vector control districts that may be interested in contracting. Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer Bouton continued by stating that based on all information gathered by staff, the abatement alternatives available to the City appear to be as follows: 1) Issue a Request for Proposal and enter into an agreement with a willing contractor for the provision of abatement services. Contracts should be based on an hourly rate for calls for service. The City could fund this contract in a not to exceed amount with general funds. Staff recommends that the agreement only be for open spaces on private and public property, as this would be in keeping with the services provided if an assessment were passed. Based on the funds that would be raised through an assessment, staff would not anticipate a contract of this type exceeding $80,000 per year; 2) Contact various mosquito abatement districts to determine the best services for the assessment price and pursue LAFCO and resident approval to join a district; or 3) Leave the situation as it is requiring individual residents to address abatement issues as necessary. Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer Bouton further stated that it should be noted that in the case of any of the alternatives that do not include joining the San Gabriel Valley Vector Control District, the District will have the right to come into Baldwin Park if they feel there is a public health concern related to vectors and abate the concern. The City will then be billed for the services provided. Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave expressed support to leave the situation as is. Councilmember Olivas suggested that the Council proceed with soliciting a request for proposal stating that if it is determined that this service can be done without burdening the residents, then the City will have accomplished a positive outcome. A motion was proceed with the Request for Proposal RFP) process. MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Councilmember Garcia Carried MID-SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CONSORTIUM REORGANIZATION OF BOARD TO ENGAGE IN CLOSEOUT ACTIVITIES Councilmember Pacheco expressed his disapproval of how this matter has been handled and expressed frustration with the entire situation. He stated that in December, the Council was advised that Career Partners, who took over the contract, was supposed to close-out the Consortium. He expressed his concern that if Baldwin Park goes back and reopens this organization, that the City may become liable. Councilmember Pacheco further stated that he feels that the County should be responsible for its the Consortium's) closure and that the Council should look at other opportunities which may include possibly opening up city operated employment resource center. City Attorney Scher explained that the Consortium has debt because prior to the Los Angeles County moving its contracts from the Consortium to Career Partners, the Consortium contracted with numerous vendors, suppliers and contractors and those individuals are owed money. BIB] 37874-U01 2003-U02 06-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23870-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 06 18 CC MIN(Ìì.½ 2003 06 18 CC MIN(Ìì.½ City Council Minutes June 18, 2003 Page 13 The following individuals expressed their support for an ordinance that would limit the development of retail superstores within the city limits and limit the impact they have on our community and local businesses: Jeff Hurr, 28699 Hilltop Drive and Larry Walton. Councilmember Pacheco requested Council consider adopting an ordinance that would limit the development of retail superstores within the city limits. He further requested that staff look at ordinances adopted by other cities and bring back a report to the City Council and the Planning Commission. Mayor Lozano expressed his support for researching an ordinance of this type. He suggested that once implemented, that the ordinance be distributed to neighboring cities, the County and our local and federal legislators. Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave stated that he has argued time and again against the Wal-Mart Project and expressed his concern for the negative effects this project will have on our community and local businesses. A motion was made to direct staff to bring back for council review, samples of similar ordinances regarding super stores from other cities as well as an analysis, and additional information on how the City Council could adopt similar zoning and general plan amendments. MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Councilmember Pacheco Carried REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER RICARDO PACHECO FOR SUPPORT OF SB60 CEDILLO) WHICH IF APPROVED, WILL ALLOW ALL CALIFORNIA MOTORISTS TO APPLY FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE A motion was made to authorize staff to prepare a letter expressing City Council support of SB60. MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Carried COUNCIL COMMENTS RECIPIENTS OF 2003 YWCA'S WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ACKNOWLEDGED Councilmember Garcia congratulated and recognized Claudia Urbina, Fabiola Salceda, Patty Guzman, and Victoria Valverde, four City of Baldwin Park employee's who were recognized on June 6, 2003 at the YWCA's Women of Achievement Awards. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE TO THE CITY OF BALDWIN FROM THE BALDWIN PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CHILD EDUCATION COMMUNITY PARTNER Councilmember Garcia announced that she recently attended a luncheon at which time she was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation to the City of Baldwin Park for their continued support and participation as a valued Baldwin Park Unified School District Early Childhood Education Community Partner. BIB] 37874-U01 2003-U02 06-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23870-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 06 18 CC MIN(Ìì.½City Council Minutes June 18, 2003 Page 14 COUNCILMEMBER OLIVAS LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES' MEETING ATTENDANCE Councilmember Olivas briefed the City Council on his attendance at League of California Cities meeting. He spoke about the current state proposal to divert monies from cities' general funds in an effort to balance 1.1 billion state deficit. REQUEST CODE ENFORCEMENT REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL SIGNAGE Mayor Lozano requested Code Enforcement to remove the poster signage from utility poles in the vicinity of Maine and Live Oak Avenue. REQUEST TO SEND LETTER TO FCC REGARDING CITY'S OPPOSITION TO DEREGULATION OF THE MEDIA ISSUE Mayor Lozano requested a letter expressing the City Council's opposition, be sent to the Federal Communication Commission FCC) in reference to the issue of deregulation of the media. There were no objections. BUDGET MEETING SCHEDULE Director Sanchez announced that budget packets are forthcoming and that special budget meetings will be coordinated through Sharon Thompson, Executive Secretary to the CEO. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m., in memory of Sergeant Haro Marin. Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held September 3, 2003. Rosemary M. Ramire^r^MC Chief Deputy City Cleric BIB] 37874-U01 2003-U02 06-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23870-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 City Council Minutes June 18, 2003 Page 12 City Attorney Scher explained that this matter is before Council to consider approving a joint resolution of the City Councils of the City of South El Monte, El Monte and Baldwin Park which would allow Consortium Board Members the opportunity to get together long enough to hire somebody who can do the paperwork, pay the vendors and then close down the operations. After lengthy discussion, a motion was made to not participate in this method of resolving this problem and the resolution was not adopted. MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Carried STATUS UPDATE ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGARDING RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT LOCATION: 4751 CENTER STREET; APPLICANT: ANTONIO PLASCENCIA; CASE NO.: Z-530) Planning Technician Jorge Zarza presented the report as follows: At the City Council meeting of May 28, 2003, the City Council directed staff to work with the applicant on identifying an appropriate open space for use for the 15,744 square foot lot Lot 11), which he offered to dedicate to the City and which is located within a City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power utility easement. At the City Council meeting of June 4, 2003, the City Council directed staff to continue the second reading of the ordinance to June 18, 2003. Staff is currently working with the applicant and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power in obtaining further information and clarification on the uses allowed within the easement. Additionally, Planning Division Staff has met with Public Works Supervisor Castellano, and has received preliminary input on the design and installation of landscaping and an irrigation system for Lot 11. The primary intent of the design and development of this lot is to enhance its visual quality and to provide a recreational amenity for future residences of the 10 unit subdivision. A secondary goal is to keep installation costs low for the applicant and maintenance costs low for the City since the City will be responsible for maintaining Lot 11 once it has accepted the dedication. At this time, staff is recommending that this matter be continued to July 16, 2003. By Council consensus, this matter was tabled to July 16, 2003. COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS POINT OF ORDER Councilmember Pacheco requested to move the order of agenda items for the purpose of discussing item B prior to A. There were no objections. REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER RICARDO PACHECO FOR DISCUSSION REGARDING AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF RETAIL SUPER STORES WITHIN CITY LIMITS BIB] 37874-U01 2003-U02 06-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO23870-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06