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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 11 19 CC MIN2003 11 19 CC MIN(ÌìÿQCOUNCIL CHAMBER 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE BALDWIN PARK. CA 91706 NOVEMBER 19, 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/Member Marlen Garcia, David Olivas. Ricardo Pacheco. Mayor Pro- Tem/Vice-Chair Bill Van Cleave, and Mayor/Chair Manuel Lozano Also Present: Stephanie Scher, City Attorney/Agency Attorney; Ed Lopez, Police Captain; 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; and Kathleen Sessman, Deputy City Clerk ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano expressed his condolences to those lost their lives fighting our War against Terrorism. Councilmember Pacheco thanked staff for the successful Teen Center/Skate Park Grand Opening and invited residents to the Baldwin Park Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony scheduled for December 4, 2003. Councilmember Olivas Announced the 7th Annual Baldwin Park Santa Clothes Program being held at Target in Baldwin Park on, Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at 7:00 a.m. Councilmember Garcia Announced that South El Monte Mayor Blanca M. Figueroa is being recognized by the El Camino Real District San Gabriel Valley Council Boy Scouts of America Thursday, November 20, 2003 at twelve noon. Mayor Lozano and Council requested a letter be sent to the City of Irwindale Mayor Pro Tern Rosemary M. Ramirez who was in a recent accident. Councilmember Van Cleave thanked Mr. Morgan for his hard work and dedication. He further stated that Mr. Morgan has been the eyes and ears of Baldwin Park and will be greatly missed. Councilmember Pacheco thanked Mr. Morgan for making himself available to video city projects and programs. Councilmember Olivas stated that gangs are a problem in every city. The City of Baldwin Park does not have the problems some cities do, and this is due to the hard work and determination of the City of Baldwin Park Police Department, Gang Task Force with the support of the City Council will weed out Baldwin Park Gang members. BIB] 38001-U01 2003-U02 11-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO35395-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CC-U06 2003 11 19 CC MIN(ÌìÿQCity Council Minutes November 19, 2003 Page 2 SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA A motion was made to add the Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Adelphia Cable representative, Bill Morgan for his commitment and dedication to the City of Baldwin Park. There were no objections. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS James Kolbach, Baldwin Park Police Officer provided Council with an update on Gang Prevention within the City of Baldwin Park. Certificate of Recognition was presented to Adelphia Cable representative, Bill Morgan recognizing him for his commitment and dedication to the City of Baldwin Park. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Dan Trunco, Baldwin Park resident, thanked Police Department for patrolling Kenmore it has greatly reduced the noise levels and racing. Shirley Bien, Healthcare Resources, submitted a health care package to Council for their review. Leonor Garcia, 13753 Ramona Parkway, requested Council accept her application for the Personnel Commission, which was turned into the City Clerks office on Monday. November 17, 2003 after the deadline. Deputy City Clerk Sessman responded to council inquiry, stating that four new applications for the Personnel Commission had been received prior to the Thursday, November 13, 2003 deadline. By Council consensus, the City Clerks office was directed to accept Ms. Garcia's application. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED Councilmember Olivas requested that the following items be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion: 1) Item 1-F UPGRADE OF CITY TELEPHONE SYSTEM 2) Item 1-K APPROPRIATION OF AB939 FUNDS FOR OUTSIDE PRINTING AND MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 3) Item 1-1 APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS FOR THE CO-LOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF WIRELESS ANTENNAS ON THE EXISTING SIXTY-FIVE 65) FOOT TALL CINGULAR WIRELESS MONO-PINE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY) LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER AT MORGAN PARK CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA); LOCATION: 4100 BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD MORGAN PARK; APPLICANT: TOM CORNISH. REPRESENTING VERIZON WIRELESS; CASE NO.: PR 03-09 4) Item 1"N APPROVAL TO PURCHASE VEHICLES AND WAIVE FORMAL BID PROCEDURES A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. A-N with the exception of item F, K, L, and N) as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Councilmember Garcia Carried BIB] 38001-U01 2003-U02 11-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO35395-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CC-U06 2003 11 19 CC MIN(ÌìÿQCity Council Minutes November 19, 2003 Page 3 MINUTES The minutes of September 17, 2003 Special Study) and November 5, 2003 Special Study), were approved as presented. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Report was received and filed. CLAIM REJECTION JORGE AGUILAR 10.25.03) The City Council rejected the claim of Jorge Aguilar 10.25.03) and directed staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant. PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 20, 2003 TO DECEMBER 2, 2003 The City Council approved the preparation and presentation of the proposed certificates, proclamations and plaques. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 99-08 FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2003-073 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 99-8 FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT," was adopted. ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 95.5 TO TITLE IX OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF NUISANCE VEHICLES Further reading was waived, read by title only and Ordinance No. 1218 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 95.5 TO TITLE IX OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF NUISANCE VEHICLES," was adopted on second reading. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE IX OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE USE OF SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER BLADES, ROLLER SKATES AND OTHER VEHICLES Further reading was waived, read by title only and Ordinance No. 1220 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTION 96.01 OF, AND ADDING SECTION 96.25 TO, THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE USE OF SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER BLADES, ROLLER SKATES AND OTHER VEHICLES," was adopted on second reading. BIB] 38001-U01 2003-U02 11-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO35395-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CC-U06 2003 11 19 CC MIN(ÌìÿQCity Council Minutes November 19, 2003 Page 4 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH SB 211 AND SB 1045 FOR THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Further reading was waived, read by title only and Ordinance No. 1221, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, PURSUANT TO SUBPARAGRAPHS B) AND C) OF PARAGRAPH 2) OF SUBDIVISION E) OF SECTION 33332.6 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE, REGARDING CERTAIN TIME LIMITS APPLICABLE TO THOSE REDEVELOPMENT PLANS," was adopted on second reading. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE AND SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE 2003-04 CDBG SIDEWALK PROJECT, CIP 863 The City Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized staff to solicit bids for the construction phase of the project. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 2003 Report was received and filed. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION UPGRADE OF CITY TELEPHONE SYSTEM Following a brief discussion, a motion was made to continue to January and staff was directed to explore the option of a completely new system and bring back for Council review. There were no objections. Mayor Lozano expressed his desire to sit in on meetings or presentations with vendors regarding the completely new systems. There were no objections. APPROPRIATION OF AB939 FUNDS FOR OUTSIDE PRINTING AND MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES Councilmember Olivas stated that if this item were approved any Outside Printing" jobs would still have to go through the bid process. He further requested that all councilmembers get a draft copy of items which will go out to the whole city, so that council can give their input. There were no objections. A motion was made to appropriate $15,000 of AB939 funds to line item 129.54.5440.873 Outside Printing" necessary to fulfill the public outreach elements of the State Work Plan for AB939 compliance and to appropriate $2,500 of AB939 funds to line item 129.54.5210.873 Materials and Supplies" to purchase refrigerator magnets for distribution to residents. MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Carried BIB] 38001-U01 2003-U02 11-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO35395-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CC-U06 2003 11 19 CC MIN(ÌìÿQCity Council Minutes November 19, 2003 Page 5 APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS FOR THE CO- LOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF WIRELESS ANTENNAS ON THE EXISTING SIXTY- FIVE 65) FOOT TALL CINGULAR WIRELESS MONO-PINE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY) LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER AT MORGAN PARK CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA); LOCATION: 4100 BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD MORGAN PARK; APPLICANT: TOM CORNISH, REPRESENTING VERIZON WIRELESS; CASE NO.: PR 03- 09 By Council consensus, staff was directed to return to the negotiating table with Verizon and renegotiate for $2,000, the price of the other lease agreement. There were no objections. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE VEHICLES AND WAIVE FORMAL BID PROCEDURES Councilmember Olivas stated that the requested staff report addendum received from staff provided clarification on the purchase of vehicles from Net Bid. A motion was made to waive formal bidding procedures and staff was authorized to solicit informal bids for the lease/purchase of the approved vehicles requires four-fifths vote). MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Councilmember Garcia Carried PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE FROM RG TO RG PD) TO ALLOW THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PD) OVERLAY ON THE EXISTING RG, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL GARDEN ZONE AND A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EIGHT 8) UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CASE NO: Z-535 AND DR-23; LOCATION: 4316 WALNUT STREET; APPLICANT: BOWDEN DEVELOPMENT) 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. After lengthy discussion, a motion was made to: 1) Approve with the condition that the applicant shall provide a revised Site Plan identifying the elimination of the trash enclosure and the inclusion of an additional guest parking space; 2) Approve Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact; 3) Waive further reading, read by title only and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1222 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM RG TO RG PD) TO ALLOW THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4316 WALNUT STREET CASE NO: Z-535; APPLICANT: BOWDEN DEVELOPMENT)."; 3) Waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2003-077 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN ALLOWING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EIGHT 8) UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE NO: D-23; LOCATION: 4316 WALNUT STREET; APPLICANT: BOWDEN DEVELOPMENT) MOTION: Mayor Lozano SECOND: Councilmember Garcia Carried BIB] 38001-U01 2003-U02 11-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO35395-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CC-U06 2003 11 19 CC MIN(ÌìÿQCity Council Minutes November 19, 2003 Page 6 REPORTS OF OFFICERS RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PROVIDE FOR A SPECIAL TAX ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK After lengthy discussion, Council expressed concern with the lack of information being provided by the County and their desire not to additionally tax Baldwin Park residents. Councilmember Olivas stated that the County resolution was insufficient and requested further information. By Council consensus, matter was continued to December 3, 2003 Study Session Meeting, council directed staff to get additional information from the County and to have a County representative and representative from Gloria Molina's office present to answer questions. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 50.10 AND 50.19 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTES AND RECYCLING MATERIALS AND REFUSE FEE INCREASES A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1217 entitled. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK. CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 50.10 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTES AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND 50.19 RELATING TO REFUSE FEE INCREASES." MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Councilmember Pacheco Carried BACKGROUND INFORMATION RELATING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SCE) CREDIT UNION AS A POTENTIAL TENANT WITHIN THE BALDWIN PARK MARKETPLACE George Poitou, SCE President requested council consideration of Southern California Edison SCE) Credit Union as a tenant within the Baldwin Park Marketplace. By council consensus, report was received and filed. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FROM PROFESSIONALS TO ASSIST IN DEBT ISSUANCE A motion was made to direct staff to proceed with preparing a Request for Qualifications RFQ) for the purpose of assembling a team of finance professionals to assist the City/RDA in the issuance of future debt. including financial advisory services, underwriting services, bond counsel services and trustee/fiscal agent services. Per Council's direction, Request for Qualifications RFQ) will be brought back for Council review before it is sent out. MOTION: Councilmember Pacheco SECOND: Mayor Lozano Carried COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS POSSIBLE ISSUANCE OF A CITY BANK OR CREDIT CARD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A BANK Councilmember Olivas requested staff explore possible issuance of a city bank or credit card in partnership with a bank and bring back at later date. There were no objections. BIB] 38001-U01 2003-U02 11-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO35395-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CC-U06 2003 11 19 CC MIN(ÌìÿQCity Council Minutes November 19. 2003 Page 7 SURVEY OF PAY PHONE BOOTHS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND POSSIBLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH TELEPHONE COMPANIES Councilmember Olivas requested staff explore and survey pay phone booths on public property and possible franchise agreement with telephone companies and bring back at later date. There were no objections. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m., in memory of E. Donald Cook Junior. Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held December 3, 2003. T^a^k IjLL^^^Lar^^ Kathleen R. Sessrrran Deputy City Clerk Jose Sanchez Agency Secretary BIB] 38001-U01 2003-U02 11-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO16119-U03 DO35395-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CC-U06