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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 07 02 CC MIN2003 07 02 CC MIN(ÌìH FOCOUNCIL CHAMBER JULY 2. 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 REGULAR SESSION at the above time and place. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers 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; 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 Baldwin Park resident Margaret Del Castillo. In light of the recent run-away train accident that occurred in the City of Commerce, Mayor Lozano requested letters be sent to Assemblyman Edward Ed" Chavez and Senator Gloria regarding run-away trains. In an inquiry by Councilmember Olivas. Chief Executive Officer Keller advised the Council that information about potential effects of derailments within the City of Baldwin Park, would be sent to Council via the weekly status report. Councilmember Pacheco announced the upcoming 4th of July spectacular to take place at Sierra Vista High School. He also announced the upcoming Pride of the Valley Run to be held August 2, 2003. He requested that flyers be distributed to local schools and churches. Mayor Lozano spoke regarding the state budget crisis and the proposed taking of city funds in an effort to balance the state's deficit. He referenced AB1769 Opreza), stating his support of that bill. Councilmember Garcia announced the upcoming Badge of Courage luncheon, honoring Baldwin Park Chief of Police Mark Kling, to be held Thursday, July 10, 2003 at the Radisson Hotel. Councilmember Olivas commented on the state budget crisis, noting that he personally wrote letters to the Speaker and our local legislators. He further stated that he will travel to Sacramento if necessary, to lobby on behalf of the City to keep our local assets local). Mayor Lozano announced that he received a telephone from State Senator Feinstein requesting support of Governor Gray Davis. Mayor Lozano requested that this matter be brought back at a later date. BIB] 38044-U01 2003-U02 07-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO38911-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/26/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 07 02 CC MIN(ÌìH FOCity Council Minutes July 2. 2003 Page 2 PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS Awards of Merit were presented to Baldwin Park Soccer League Team Members for their Participation in the Lancaster Tournament held May 24-25, 2003 Certificates of Recognition were presented to members of the Baldwin Park Explorers for their participation in the 2003 Las Vegas Competition Award of Recognition was presented to the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department for their assistance to the Baldwin Park Police Department and City of Baldwin Park A Presentation of Commendation by Captain Steve Johnson, Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department was presented to Baldwin Park Police Department Gang Detectives Mark Adams & Steve Molina for their Superior Performance in the COMNET program. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Dan Trunco, resident, expressed dismay with the negative actions relating to Coundlmember Van Cleave, particularly an incident in which Coundlmember Van Cleave's wages are being withheld. Jose Guerrero, resident, expressed concern with Code Enforcement and the handling of a situation relating to an inspection of his home. Mayor Lozano requested that Code Enforcement information such as permit requirements, etc.. be published in the NOW. He also requested that an in-service" weekend be scheduled to take place sometime in the near future. This event would be similar to the event held and sponsored approximately three 3) years ago by Home Depot. Gerald White, West Covina resident, requested that the City of Baldwin Park publicly recognize West Covina Coundlmember Shelly Sanders for her efforts and assistance in closing down the West Covina Parole office. Mary Ferrer, resident, spoke regarding a program sponsored by former Director Larry Ortega of Community Union, stating that Mr. Ortega offered a competitive type program in which Ms. Ferrer's son won a computer. Mr. Ortega failed to give the prize computer) to her son. Ms. Ferrer inquired as to whether or not the funds expended for this program were CDBG funds. Staff was directed to look into this matter. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED Coundlmember Pacheco requested that the following items be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion: 1) Item 1-D Approval of User Agency Agreement Workforce Investment Act Summer Youth Employment Program) 2) Item 1-F Extension of Professional Services Agreement with Willdan for Consulting Services within the Planning Division BIB] 38044-U01 2003-U02 07-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO38911-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/26/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 07 02 CC MIN(ÌìH FOCity Council Minutes July 2, 2003 Page 3 Councilmember Garcia requested that the following item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion; 1) Item N Approval for the Appropriation of Additional Funds for the Baseball Lighting System at Pleasant View School Pony League A motion was made approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. A-M with the exception of items D, F and N) as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Councilmember Garcia Carried MINUTES The minutes of January 29, 2003 Special); and May 28, 2003 Joint with Planning & Special), were approved as presented. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS The Warrants and Demands were receive and filed. CLAIM REJECTION SERGIO HERNANDEZ 12.22.02) The City Council rejected the claim of Sergio Hernandez 12.22,02) and directed staff to send the appropriate notices of rejection to claimant. ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S ZONING CODE FROM C-1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO RG, RESIDENTIAL GARDEN ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14564 PACIFIC AVENUE TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNIT CASE NO.: Z-533) Further reading was waived, read by title only and 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)." was approved on second reading. RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CONSULTANT The City Council approved the Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and Irven Dawson, for emergency preparedness and related consulting services. CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR JAIL SERVICES WITH BALDWIN PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICE DEPARTMENT The City Council approved the Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and the Baldwin Park Unified School District Police Department, for jail services. CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR JAIL SERVICES WITH IRWINDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT The Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and Irwindale Police Department, for jail services, was approved. BIB] 38044-U01 2003-U02 07-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO38911-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/26/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 07 02 CC MIN(ÌìH FOCity Council Minutes July 2, 2003 Page 4 APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF ANNUAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH KNIGHT COMMUNICATIONS FOR A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR The City Council approved the Consultant Agreement with Knight Communications in an amount not to exceed $96,000 for a full-time Systems Administrator; and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement. APPROVAL OF A ONE 1) YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE BALDWIN PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR PUBLICATION OF THE NOW The Agreement with the Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $29, 444.04 for publication of the NOW, was approved. APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT SISTER CITY'S VISIT IN JULY The City Council approved funding for the use of a bus by the Tototl^n Sister Cities' Association. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 53899 LOCATED AT 4111 WALNUT STREET BOWDEN DEVELOPMENT Final Tract Map No. 53899, was approved. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION APPROVAL OF USER AGENCY AGREEMENT WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM) Coundlmember Pacheco requested to receive information regarding the Workforce Investment Act Agency's ability to perform. He wishes to ascertain that the Agency is not under County probation and that they have the ability to serve the City of Baldwin Park. A motion was made to table this matter to July 16. 2003. MOTION: Coundlmember Pacheco SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Carried EXTENSION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN FOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITHIN THE PLANNING DIVISION Coundlmember Pacheco requested Staff look into utilizing existing staff members to fill the existing personnel needs and bring back alternatives for Council review. He requested to receive a copy of the report completed by the consultant relating to personnel needs in the Planning Division. A motion was made to deny the extension to the Professional Services Agreement with Willdan. MOTION: Coundlmember Pacheco SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Carried BIB] 38044-U01 2003-U02 07-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO38911-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/26/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 07 02 CC MIN(ÌìH FOCity Council Minutes July 2, 2003 Page 5 APPROVAL FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE BASEBALL LIGHTING SYSTEM AT PLEASANT VIEW SCHOOL PONY LEAGUE Coundlmember Garcia referred to this request as being similar to the situation reviewed previously by the Council by the league that was in need of additional funding. Engineering Manager Idnani explained that each year, the City completes lighting for various little league organizations. This request is for completion of lighting at a Pony League which requires six 6) poles as opposed to the original three 3) that were approved for installation. He further explained that these funds are appropriated from the General Fund. Upon question by Councilmember Garcia, Director Sanchez indicated that there are no funds available in the Youth Sports related fund for use with this expenditure. After discussion, a motion was made to authorize staff to proceed with the installation of two additional light poles for the Pony League baseball field at Pleasant View School. The Finance Director was authorized to appropriate $47,000 from the General Fund to complete the construction of this project and appropriate 5% $2,350) for contingencies, and the Director of Public Works was authorized to execute any necessary change orders in an amount not to exceed five percent 5%) of this contract. MOTION: Councilmember Garcia SECOND: Coundlmember Pacheco Carried PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 AND THE REPEAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN 91-1, TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 49,141 SQUARE FOOT SIERRA EXPANSION PROJECT POWER" SHOPPING CENTER); CASE NO.: Z-531; APPLICANT: M & A GABAEE. LLP CONTINUED FROM JUNE 18, 2003) Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. There was no one wishing to speak. A motion was made to direct staff to re-notice the public hearing and to bring back at the same time that the Disposition and Development Agreement is completed. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave SECOND: Councilmember Olivas 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) CONTINUED FROM JUNE 18, 2003) Acting Planning Manager Dean Sherer presented the report as follows: The City Council continued this item from their meeting of June 18, 2003, in order for staff to provide additional information regarding the project and, in particular, more information regarding the amount of common open space provided in the development. The table included on Page 3 of staffs report compares the project with the RG Residential Garden Zone Standards. In response to BIB] 38044-U01 2003-U02 07-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO38911-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/26/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 07 02 CC MIN(ÌìH FOCity Council Minutes July 2, 2003 Page 6 Council's previous inquiry relating to open space, a revised discussion of the common open space is included on Page 4 of staffs report. Councilmember Olivas acknowledged that the ordinance is in error which reads mitigated negative declaration". He referred to staff's report, noting that the an error exists within the staff report indicating that this entitlement is a negative declaration". Acting Planning Manager Sherer indicated that the documents would be changed to correct the deficiencies. Councilmember Olivas indicated his desire and expectation that these types of errors not occur in the future. A motion was made to approve the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, waive further reading, read by title only and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1208, as corrected, 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 3102-3106 FRAZIER STREET CASE NO.: Z-532; APPLICANT: KENNETH WANG);" and, waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2003-038 entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EIGHT 8) UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CASE NO.: DR-22; LOCATION: 3102-3106; APPLICANT: KENNETH WANG). MOTION: Mayor Lozano SECOND: Councilmember Garda Carried PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CITYWIDE PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY 2003-04 CONTINUED FROM JUNE 18, 2003) Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. Gerald White, resident of West Covina, expressed his opposition to the tax. There was no one else wishing to speak therefore, the Mayor declared the public hearing CLOSED. A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2003-042 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA ORDERING THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITYWIDE PARK MAINTENANCE DISTRICT;" and. waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2003-043 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO THE TAX BILL." MOTION: Councilmember Garda SECOND: Councilmember Olivas NOES: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave, Councilmember Pacheco Carried PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY 2003-04 CONTINUED FROM JUNE 18,2003) Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. There was no one wishing to speak therefore, the Mayor declared the public hearing CLOSED. BIB] 38044-U01 2003-U02 07-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO38911-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/26/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 07 02 CC MIN(ÌìH FOCity Council Minutes July 2, 2003 Page 7 A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2003-040 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA ORDERING THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT;" and waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2003-041 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO THE TAX BILL." MOTION: Councilmember Garcia SECOND: Councilmember Pacheco Carried REPORTS OF OFFICERS REVIEW OF ALL COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND/OR REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE HOUSING, PLANNING AND RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONS A motion was made to re-notice the vacancies for all positions on every city commission and to direct the City Clerk's Office to confirm residency requirements for each applicant. MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Councilmember Olivas Carried INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING CONSUMER PRICE INDEX CPI) RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR REFUSE HAULING SERVICES WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE SAN GABRIEL/POMONA VALLEY A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1209 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING CHAPTER 50, SECTION 19 OF TITLE V OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FEES FOR REFUSE COLLECTION AND CURBSIDE RECYCLING SERVICES"; and to direct the City Attorney's office to review alternative methods possibly a resolution) for adopting this annual increase. Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave requested to receive clarification on the CPI calculations. There were no objections. MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Councilmember Olivas Carried COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS REQUEST BY MAYOR MANUEL LOZANO FOR ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ABOUT MOSQUITO ABATEMENT Mayor Lozano requested that information relating to the Mosquito Abatement be placed in the NOW. There were no objections. REQUEST BY MAYOR MANUEL LOZANO FOR DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED COUNTY LIBRARY TAX Mayor Lozano requested staff to monitor the proposed County Library Tax closely. He also requested that as information is made available from the County, that an article regarding the proposed tax be placed in the NOW. There were no objections. BIB] 38044-U01 2003-U02 07-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO38911-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/26/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 07 02 CC MIN(ÌìH FOCity Council Minutes July 2, 2003 Page 8 REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER DAVID OLIVAS FOR DISCUSSION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CITY PURCHASING GUIDELINES THAT PROVIDE FOR SELECTION CRITERIA THAT MAY BENEFIT OR ENCOURAGE PRINTING SHOPS THAT PAY UNION WAGES AND BENEFITS TO WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES Councilmember Olivas stated that he would like to see if there's a method for giving points or benefits to printing shops that pay union wages to their workers and their families, provided the method is consistent with the City's existing purchasing guidelines. He requested staff to continue their research and bring back a possible ordinance for consideration of approval. Councilmember Garcia feels that the City's goal should be one that seeks businesses within the community, so that our local businesses have contracts with the City. She also feels that minority owned businesses and women owned businesses need to be considered as well and that this type of criteria be included in this ordinance. By Council consensus, staff was requested to research and bring back a report for Council review and approval. UPDATE FROM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ON STATE BUDGET PROCESS AND DISCUSSION OP CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION/RESOLUTIONS Chief Executive Officer Keller presented the report as follows: As of this date, the State Legislature is still trying to put a state budget together. As you know, the major disagreements on the budget fall along party lines with Republican representatives not favoring tax increases and Democratic representatives favoring them with some exceptions). Also, Democratic legislators have been canvassing the state talking with local governments about the possible impacts. On June 20, 2003, the Mayor net with other Mayors in the 24th District with State Senator Gloria Romero. Also, on June 25, 2003, I. along with Coundlmembers Olivas and Pacheco, met with Assemblyman Ed Chavez for additional discussions. Assemblyman Chavez provided information on the Campaign to Save California" effort, which embraces a balanced approach to balancing the state budget. Two resolutions have been delivered to the Council for consideration of adoption. One resolution is strictly the one being recommended by the Assembly. The second resolution is exactly like the first resolution except it also contains a couple provisions at the end of the resolution stating that the League is recommending be added. Councilmember Olivas suggested approving the League of California Cities resolution, deleting the item that states, adopt a set of tax increases dedicated solely to retiring short term borrowing." A motion was made to adopt Resolution 2003-050, eliminating the last two 2) provisions of the resolution that call for the Vz cent sales tax increase. MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Councilmember Pacheco Carried BIB] 38044-U01 2003-U02 07-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO38911-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/26/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 07 02 CC MIN(ÌìH FOCity Council Minutes July 2, 2003 Page 9 COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Lozano announced that he met with Jose Perez of SEIU 434, who indicated that they are attempting to pass a resolution relating to Los Angeles County Home Health Workers' Healthcare Campaign. He recommended that this matter be brought back for Council consideration of adoption. Councilmember Pacheco requested that a letter in support of SB60 Driver's License Law) be sent to the Governor. He also requested that a letter be sent to Assemblyman Gil Cedillo stating that Councilmember Pacheco initiated Council support of SB60. There were no objections. Councilmember Pacheco referred to an article in the Tribune regarding threats of litigation by the County in connection with the Mid-Valley Consortium matters. He requested that the City Council support initiating an investigation on the City's behalf and that all the events as they occurred, be documented. City Attorney Scher confirmed that this direction was for the purpose of information gathering. Councilmember Pacheco reported that he has received many complaints about illegal drug and prostitution element in the Auction Village area. Chief Kling responded, indicating that a confidential report is forthcoming to the Council within the next 30 days, outlining a proposed plan for clean-up of this area. Councilmember Olivas requested that the proposed report be sent to Council for input prior to the plan being implemented. There were no objections. Councilmember Pacheco requested the Director of Public Works review the personnel needs within his department. Councilmember Pacheco feels that there lack the employment of engineers within the Public Works Department. He also feels that individuals with Engineering certificates and other special licenses should be considered for employment. He recommended that a salary survey be conducted for the Engineering Department. Councilmember Pacheco also requested that the Council consider reviewing Requests for Qualifications for design firms working with the City. Councilmember Pacheco requested that staff proceed with the recruitment of a Personnel Manager. Councilmember Garcia suggested the Council implement a program that would coordinate with real estate businesses whereby notification would be made to the City of new home ownership within the City. She recommended that welcome packages be made and information be given to these new homeowners. Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer Bouton advised that this type of program is proposed in the Chamber of Commerce's package. Councilmember Garcia requested that a letter be sent to the Newport Beach Mayor expressed the Council's displeasure with the recent comments made by Richard Nichols, Newport Beach Councilmember. Councilmember Olivas directed a comment to staff stating, that he considers every council meeting to be a super bowl whereby, this is the forum in which Council discusses items for BIB] 38044-U01 2003-U02 07-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO38911-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/26/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 07 02 CC MIN(ÌìH FOCity Council Minutes July 2, 2003 Page 10 the first time. He carefully reviews the staff reports and in the spirit of this being the forum, he will continue to hold staff to a higher standard. Mayor Lozano requested staff contact the principal at Heath Elementary regarding a problem with street parking in the vicinity of the school. Coundlmember Pacheco requested staff contact Craigmont Street residents regarding the sidewalk improvements. Coundlmember Pacheco requested staff to look into request for qualifications for legal publications. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m., in memory of Margaret Del Castillo. Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held November 5, 2003. Rosemary M.^apwez, CMC Chief Deputy Cily Clerk BIB] 38044-U01 2003-U02 07-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO38911-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/26/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06