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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 09 17 CC MIN2003 09 17 CC MIN(ÌìÒºÿÿCOUNCIL CHAMBER SEPTEMBER 17, 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 expressed his condolences to the families of the men and women who have lost their lives in Iraq. Councilmember Olivas commented on the budget workshop held earlier this evening. He thanked the City Council for their support of the enhancement to the gang task force unit, which essentially adds an additional 3 officers to the existing police force. Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave thanked Director Naiyer for the prompt response to the repair of the previously requested road conditions. Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave wished Chief Kling good luck and success in his upcoming FBI National Academy training in Virginia. Councilmember Garcia extended well wishes to Chief Kling in his training. She also announced the second intake of the Pride Platoon to be held Thursday, September 18, 2003. Councilmember Pacheco reported on the receipt of pending grant funds Roberti-Harris grant funds) for improvements at Barnes Park PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS A presentation by was made by Project Sister about Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Services offered to the City of Baldwin Park community. The Mayor and City Council presented a Certificate of Recognition to Project Sister for their work in the community. A proclamation proclaiming September 2003 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month" was presented to Pastor Jackson and participants of Christ Extended Hand Church Recovery facility. Mayor Lozano administered Oaths of Office and presented Certificates of Appointment to newly appointed Planning, Housing and Parks and Recreation Commissioners. BIB] 38134-U01 2003-U02 09-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO45617-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 09 17 CC MIN(ÌìÒºÿÿCity Council Minutes September 17, 2003 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS CONCERN EXPRESSED REGARDING BALDY VIEW TRAILER PARK Beatrice Torres and Jesus Lopez spoke regarding on going issues and problems at Baldy View Trailer Park and requested City Council support in mitigating some of those issues. Mayor Lozano requested Code Enforcement to follow-up on these issues. SCE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SERVICES TO COMMUNITY Pasqual Garrido, SCE Federal Credit Union introduced himself and outlined the services provided by SCE to the community. PRESENTATION REGARDING CITIPAC RELATING TO THE PROPOSED BALLOT INITIATIVE THAT REQUIRES VOTER APPROVAL BEFORE STATE GOVERNMENT MAY CONFISCATE LOCAL TAX FUNDS Jennifer Quan provided a brief presentation on CITIPAC and the upcoming statewide ballot initiative as follows: CITIPAC is the League of California Cities' political action committee. It was established by the League board of directors in 2003 to raise private funds that the League could use to advocate for cities through ballot measure activities. The mission of the League is to restore and protect local control for cities". Since the most important public policy decisions affecting the future of cities are being decided today in statewide elections, the League needs the financial capacity to advocate for cities when ballot measures are being considered. Moreover, achieving the League's No. 1 goal of protecting local revenue will ultimately require a constitutional amendment, which can only be achieved through a statewide ballot measure. The League board of directors has directed the League staff to work to place a ballot measure on the November 2004 statewide ballot. Finally, an effective statewide organization needs three capabilities today in California political life. They are: a strong lobbying program, grassroots legislative support, and a fund- raising capacity that allows an organization to sponsor or support statewide ballot measures. An aggressive fund-raising strategy demonstrates that the League has that capability, and wins a place at the table" in the State Capitol. The League will set statewide and regional fundraising goals. League regional staff will work with city officials, and possibly regional fund-raisers, to chair events and help recruit participants. There are myriad events and venues that can be tailored to each region to meet the fundraising goals: golf tournaments, receptions, dinners and others. In some areas the preferred approach may not involve an event, but simply the involvement of city officials who, working on their own time and with their own resources, achieve their fundraising goals through personal contacts. Ms. Quan continued by stating that local officials can play a number of roles, from chairing events, to serving as co-chairs or event committee members. Each will be asked to help develop lists of potential contributors, and to help contact individuals, businesses and organizations to encourage their participation. Officials will also provide ongoing support to build the financial capacity the League's PAC must have to be a viable force at the ballot box and with the Legislature. BIB] 38134-U01 2003-U02 09-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO45617-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 09 17 CC MIN(ÌìÒºÿÿCity Council Minutes September 17, 2003 Page 3 Mayor Lozano thanked Ms. Quan for the valuable information presented this evening. PRESENTATION BY 57™ ASSEMBLY DISTRICT CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR PUBLIC HEALTH ADVOCACY Jacinto Bermudez, Jennie Herrera and Alicia Salcido, team members of the 57th Assembly District Grassroots team of students, dedicated to promoting good nutrition and physical activity. Mr. Bermudez stated that their purpose for attending this meeting is to educate individuals about the increasing numbers of kids that are unfit and overweight in this community. Specifically, in the 57th Assembly district, 32.4% of 5th, 7th and 9th graders are overweight and 41% are unfit. The 57th District California Center for Public Health Advocacy is requesting that the City establish nutrition standards for all foods sold on city property including, eliminating the sale of sodas and other unhealthy beverage. Councilmember Garcia commended the youth for their presentation. She informed the Council that the Los Angeles School District passed a policy that eliminated the sale of soda and unhealthy foods from school campuses. She further stated that as policy makers in the City of Baldwin Park, this type of program should be implemented within the city's facilities. Councilmember Garcia requested Council support in establishing a policy that will provide healthy type snacks at all city facilities. COMMENT BY WILLIAM SALTZMAN REGARDING RELOCATION OF BUSINESS AND RESIDENCE William Saltzman expressed his displeasure with the relocation process taken by the city to relocate his business and residence, which he occupied for 301/^ years. REQUEST FOR OVERHEAD COVERING FOR BUS SHELTERS Nidi Abel-Hameed thanked the City Council for making Baldwin Park a better place to live. He requested that some type of overhead covering be installed at all bus shelters within the city. Maureen Poppick spoke on various issues relating to an incident involving her daughter and the Baldwin Park Unified School District Recreation & Community Services Commissioner Rita Vasquez thanked Council for her reappointment to the Commission. CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. A-H as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Councilmember Garcia SECOND: Councilmember Olivas Carried MINUTES The minutes of July 30, 2003 Special & Regular) and August 20, 2003 Regular) were approved as presented, BIB] 38134-U01 2003-U02 09-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO45617-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 09 17 CC MIN(ÌìÒºÿÿCity Council Minutes September 17, 2003 Page 4 WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Report was received and filed. PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2003 TO OCTOBER 1, 2003 The City Council approved the preparation and presentation of the proposed certificates and proclamations. PROCESS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION CHANGES FOR UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES The City Council directed staff to implement the procedures as outlined in the City Attorney's Memorandum dated August 21, 2003 for future compensation discussions regarding unrepresented employees and to advise employees working under contract that this will be the process used in the future. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2003 Report was received and filed. APPROVAL OF A MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT FOR CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FY 2003-04 The City Council approved a Master Lease Purchasing Agreement with Sun-Trust Leasing Corporation for the purchase of capital equipment for fiscal year 2003-04 for an approximate amount of $500,000. The Finance Director was authorized to finalize the Agreement and to prepare the appropriate documents and the Mayor was authorized to execute the documents. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR ROBERTI-Z'BERG-HARRIS AND PER CAPITA BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM OF THE 2002 PARK BOND ACT Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2003-061 entitled. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING THE APPLICANT TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG-HARRIS BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2002". was adopted. Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No, 2003-062 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING THE APPLICANT TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PER CAPITA GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2002". The Director of Recreation and Community Services was authorized to proceed with the grant process and execute any necessary documents with the State Department of Parks & Recreation and the Finance Director was authorized to appropriate the grant funds accordingly. BIB] 38134-U01 2003-U02 09-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO45617-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 09 17 CC MIN(ÌìÒºÿÿCity Council Minutes September 17, 2003 Page 5 APPROVE A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BALDWIN PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR SERVICES TO PROMOTE AND ASSIST LOCAL BUSINESSES The City Council approved a Consultant Services Agreement with the Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce for services to promote and assist local businesses and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement. PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO MODIFY THE LANGUAGE IN SECTION 2.0 LAND USES, SUBSECTION 2.1 OF SP 01-2, AND SECTION 3, CONDITION J OF RESOLUTION 2001-056 REDUCING THE NUMBER OF AFFORDABLE HOMES FROM SEVEN 7) TO THREE 3) WITHIN THE DC CORPORATION DALEWOOD PROJECT CASE NO.: SP 01-2; LOCATION: 12800-12806 DALEWOOD STREET; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK) Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. There was no one wishing to speak therefore, Mayor Lozano CLOSED the public hearing A motion was made to approve Option 1 and waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2003-063 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO A SPECIFIC PLAN AND CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2001-056 REDUCING THE NUMBER OF AFFORDABLE DWELLING UNITS." CASE NO.: SP 01-2; LOCATION: 12800-12806 DALEWOOD STREET; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK) MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave SECOND: Councilmember Olivas Carried NOES: Councilmember Pacheco PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO MODIFY SECTION 2, CONDITION I) OF THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2002-101, TO INCLUDE LANGUAGE REDUCING THE NUMBER OF AFFORDABLE HOMES FROM THREE 3) TO ONE 1) WITHIN THE DC CORPORATION MAINE PROJECT CASE NO.: DR-17 & RESOLUTION NO. 2002-101; LOCATION: 3714 Y2-3738 MAINE AVENUE; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK) Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. Proponente: Don Cook, 14529 Channing St., Baldwin Park stated that D.C. Corporation is happy to make the one extra house in this project as an affordable unit however, he does not feel that he should have to do three 3) units as affordable. There was no one else wishing to speak therefore, Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing CLOSED. A motion was made to approve option 1 and waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2003-065 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2002-101." CASE NO.: DR-17; LOCATION: 3714V2-3738 MAINE AVENUE; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK) MOTION: Councilmember Garcia SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Carried NOES: Councilmember Pacheco BIB] 38134-U01 2003-U02 09-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO45617-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 09 17 CC MIN(ÌìÒºÿÿCity Council Minutes September 17, 2003 Page 6 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO MODIFY SECTION 2, CONDITION J OF THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2002-100, TO INCLUDE LANGUAGE REDUCING THE NUMBER OF AFFORDABLE HOMES FROM THREE 3) TO TWO 2) HOMES WITHIN THE DC CORPORATION MERGED PROJECT CASE NO.: DR-18; LOCATION: 3722-36 MERGED AVENUE; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK) Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. There was no one wishing to speak, therefore. Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing CLOSED. A motion was made to approve Option 1 and waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2003-064 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2002-100 CASE NO.: DR-18; LOCATION: 3722-3736 MERGED AVENUE; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK)." MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave SECOND: Councilmember Garcia Carried NOES: Councilmember Pacheco REPORTS OF OFFICERS DIRECTION AND APPROVAL FOR THE NAMING OF THE TEEN CENTER, SKATE PARK AND POSSIBLE RENAMING OF CENTRAL PARK WEST By council consensus, Central Park West will be renamed Hilda L. Solis Park" and the teen center/skate park will be named Baldwin Park Skate Park and Baldwin Park Teen Center". Councilmember Olivas reserved the right to honor individuals with plaque in the future. There were no objections. OPTIONS TO RE-FACE ART AT THE METROLINK STATION A motion was made to table to October 1, 2003 meeting. MOTION: Mayor Lozano SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Carried HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUNDS REQUIREMENT AND COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION DCDC) CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 3.2003) A motion was made to table to October 15, 2003 meeting. MOTION: Mayor Lozano SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Carried ANALYSIS OF AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING BIG BOX" RETAIL STORES OR SUPER CENTERS" A motion was made to bring back an advisory ordinance which will require Conditional Use Permit) CUP. Market Impact Study, policy on non-taxable goods, and a provisions that would not limit city in future of considering big box retailers. MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Carried SELECTION OF GRAPHICS FOR THE NEW BALDWIN PARK TRANSIT BUSES CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2003) By council consensus, council selected the graphics depicting hands across the bus and directed staff to bring back alternate color schemes for review by council. BIB] 38134-U01 2003-U02 09-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO45617-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2003 09 17 CC MIN(ÌìÒºÿÿCity Council Minutes September 17, 2003 Page 7 UPDATE OF CORAK STREET NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO THE VILLA RAMONA RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 20.2003) By council consensus, matter will be brought back at the October 1, 2003 Study Session. Council directed staff to include an outline all expenditures for project in report. COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS REQUEST BY MAYOR LOZANO FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR FOUR BUSES FOR THE LIFE TEEN RETREAT FROM ST. JOHN'S CHURCH SEPTEMBER 26-28, 2003 Mayor Lozano clarified that the number of buses needed for the Life Teen Retreat is five. Don Cook offered to cover the cost of the five buses and sponsor St. John's Church Life Teen Retreat. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held May 19, 2004. y^ / 4^1 JLJ^ A_!^^)^ l^{U^iA^A Kathleen R. Sessrnan Deputy City Clerk BIB] 38134-U01 2003-U02 09-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO45617-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06