Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 01 21 CC MIN2004 01 21 CC MIN(ÌìGÞFOCOUNCIL CHAMBER JANUARY 21, 2004 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: 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; and Kathleen Sessman, Deputy City Clerk ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano expressed his condolences for all the men and woman still fighting in Iraq to preserve America's freedom and way of life. Mayor Lozano acknowledged Private Eugene Serrano III, resident of Baldwin Park and a Specialist in the United States Army. 104 Military Intelligence Battalion, 4th Infantry Division. Mayor Lozano explained that Specialist Serrano is stationed in Iraq and was present when Saddam Hussein was arrested. Specialist Serrano is home on leave and will returning to Iraq on the first of February. Mayor Lozano and councilmember's expressed their support and thanks to Specialist Eugene Serrano and all those men and women still fighting in Iraq. Mayor Lozano and Council directed staff to schedule a recognition for Specialist Serrano at the Mayor's State of the City Address. They further directed staff to inform all local officials. Congresswoman Hilda Solis, State Senator Gloria Romero and State Assemblymen Ed Chavez of the presentation so that they can acknowledge and present their own recognition. Mayor Lozano announced and congratulated Councilmember Olivas on his appointment to the League of Cities, Transportation Policy Committee and Councilmember Garcia on her appointment to the Mount San Antonio College Bond Oversight Committee as well as the Library Commission. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS A proclamation was presented to Jose Ramos, Manny Santillan and Saul Marquez proclaiming January 27. 2004 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day." Presentation of a contribution for Police Department Community Relations by Target to the Baldwin Park Police Department was tabled to a later date. BIB] 38044-U01 2004-U02 01-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO38916-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/26/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2004 01 21 CC MIN(ÌìGÞFOCity Council Minutes January 21, 2004 Page 2 Oaths of Office & Certificates of Appointment were presented to newly appointed Personnel Commissioners. Director Carrillo introducted newly appointed Recreation & Community Services Department employee. Monica Killen, Program Coordinator PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Jose Ramos. Manny Santillan and Saul Marquez expressed their thanks for Council support regarding the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" Proclamation and their outreach. Pastor Jackson requested pictures of the Mayor and Councilmembers from their visit during Drug Month" for his church member. Director Carrillo was directed to handle matter. Mayor Lozano and coundlmember's pointed out for the benefit of the community that approval of Consent Calendar" approves a lot of important issues and begins a lot of projects. Council offered a special thanks to staff for all the hard work they put into this particular Consent Calendar. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. A-N as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Mayor Lozano SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Carried MINUTES The minutes of December 11, 2003 Special); December 17, 2003 Special & Regular) and January 7, 2004 Special), were approved as presented. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Report was received and filed. CLAIM REJECTION JUAN HERNANDEZ 10.01.03) The City Council rejected the claim of Juan Hernandez 10.01.03) and directed staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant. PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 18, 2003 TO JANUARY 20. 2004 The City Council approved the preparation and presentation of the proposed certificates, proclamations and plaques. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2003 Report was received and filed. BIB] 38044-U01 2004-U02 01-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO38916-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/26/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2004 01 21 CC MIN(ÌìGÞFOCity Council Minutes January 21, 2004 Page 3 RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING SUPPORT OP SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL SR2S) GRANT APPLICATION Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2004-004 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR A CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL SR2S) PROGRAM GRANT FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2004-05; was adopted. The Director of Public Works was authorized to proceed with the grant process and execute any necessary documents with the California Department of Transportation, Office of Local Assistance Safe Routes to School. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE AND SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE 2003-04 CDBG STREET RENOVATION, CIP 862 The City Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized staff to solicit bids for the construction phase of this project. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 2003-04 CDBG SIDEWALK PROJECT, CIP 863 E.C. CONSTRUCTION The City Council awarded the contract to E.C. Construction in the amount of $95,978 for the construction of 2003-04 CDBG Sidewalk Project, CIP 863. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement. The Director of Public Works was authorized to add as many additional sidewalks for construction as available funds allow. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 51200 LOCATED AT 4213-19 DOWNING STREET The City Council approved Final Tract Map No. 51200. RESOLUTIONS IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION FOR MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION MSRC) FUNDS Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2004-001 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL ENDORSING AN APPLICATION UNDER THE MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR THE 2003-04 LOCAL GOVERNMENT MATCH PROGRAM," was adopted. The Chief Executive Officer was authorized to proceed with the grant process and execute any necessary documents with MSRC. The Finance Director was authorized to appropriate the grant funds accordingly. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES FOR THE RECOVERY OF MUNICIPAL NPDES RELATED COSTS FOR INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL INSPECTIONS Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2004-005 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR THE RECOVERY OF MUNICIPAL NPDES RELATED COSTS FOR INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL INSPECTIONS," was adopted. BIB] 38044-U01 2004-U02 01-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO38916-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/26/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2004 01 21 CC MIN(ÌìGÞFOCity Council Minutes January 21, 2004 Page 4 APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE AND SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE BARNES PARK IMPROVEMENTS, CIP 619C The City Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized staff to solicit bids for the construction phase of this project. RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT ATTORNEY SERVICES FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT PROSECUTIONS The City Council ratified Agreement with the Dapper, Rosenblit and Litvak, LLP for Legal Services. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement and an appropriation in cost center 47, Code Enforcement for $3,750 from General Fund and $3,750 from CDBG funds was authorized. APPROVAL OF A TAX SHARING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD The City Council approved a tax sharing agreement with the City of Rosemead and directed the City Attorney to forward it to the City of Rosemead for its approval within 30 days of their receipt of the agreement. PUBLIC HEARING JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE OWNER PARTICIPATION AND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT WITH M & A GABAEE, LP THE HEARING IS CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 33433 OF HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE A motion was made to open the Community Redevelopment Agency at 7:50 p.m. MOTION: Mayor/Chair Lozano SECOND: Councilmember/Member Garcia Carried Mayor/Chair Lozano declared the CITY COUNCIL and the COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY public hearing OPEN for public participation. Mr. Gabaee thanked the City Council/Agency and staff for working with him on this project and stated that he is looking forward to its completion. There was no one else wishing to speak, therefore Mayor/Chair Lozano declared the public hearing CLOSED. Coundlmember/Member Olivas inquired whether the City/Agency is assured of getting an IHOP Restaurant in this agreement. City Attorney/Agency Attorney Scher stated that the City/Agency has a list of authorized uses that have to go in place. She explained that if IHOP somehow feel out it would have to be an equivalent level because there are strict criteria in terms of what type of restaurant it has to be. A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No. 2004-003 entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING THE PROPOSED TRANSFER OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE SIERRA VISTA PROJECT AREA TO M&A GABAEE, LP AND APPROVING THE OWNER PARTICIPATION AND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT PERTAINING THERETO." MOTION: Coundlmember Garcia SECOND: Councilmember Pacheco Carried The Community Redevelopment Agency recessed at 8:05 p.m. BIB] 38044-U01 2004-U02 01-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO38916-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/26/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2004 01 21 CC MIN(ÌìGÞFOCity Council Minutes January 21, 2004 Page 5 COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER PACHECO FOR DISCUSSION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A NEED FOR BUSES EXPRESSED BY LIFE TEEN AT ST. JOHN'S Councilmember Pacheco requested Council provide assistance of $1,500 for buses for use at an upcoming event that the Life Teen at St. John's are having. Councilmember Garcia expressed concern with the city contributing to religious organizations and requested clarification from the City Attorney regarding the legalities. City Attorney Scher stated that the standard is that no matter how good the program is, unfortunately if it is religious based then the city cannot do it. Attorney Scher further stated that Coundlmembers know more about the program than she does and that all she can do is raise the issue and advise council to know what the project is. if council is comfortable with it that is certainly council's decision. Councilmember Garcia abstained on this issue and requested staff gather information from St. John's the Baptist Church. She requested staff include detailed information in regard to this program; specific as to what are the requirements to participate in this program; and what sources are utilized to advertise this program. There were no objections. Councilmember Garcia explained that she is not against the program, she just wants to make sure the city does not overstep its bounds and that city funds are not inappropriately spent. She further inquired why Life Teen had not applied for CDBG funds and recommended they file an application. Councilmember Van Cleave requested a formal policy and application be created that can be reviewed by City Attorney and then presented to the City Council. Council expressed their support and directed City Manager to prepare an application that organizations can fill out and submit for review. There were no objections. A motion was made to provide assistance of $1,500 for buses for use at an upcoming event in which Life Teen at St. John's are participating. Staff was directed to continue to gather information. MOTION; Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Councilmember Pacheco Carried REQUEST BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER KELLER FOR DISCUSSION OF SETTING A DATE FOR A FOLLOW-UP GOAL-SETTING SESSION After a brief discussion, Council directed staff to schedule a Goal Setting Meeting for Wednesday, February 11. 2004 at 6:00 p.m. at the Teen Center. Staff was further directed to have room/tables set up in a circle. Barnes Park Improvements and Freeway Improvements Councilmember Pacheco requested an article in placed in the NOW regarding Barnes Park" Improvements and Freeway Improvements. BIB] 38044-U01 2004-U02 01-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO38916-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/26/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2004 01 21 CC MIN(ÌìGÞFOCity Council Minutes January 21, 2004 Page 6 Request for the NOW to feature a poem and picture of the author Councilmember Olivas requested that the NOW feature a poem and picture of the author in its monthly publication. Council directed staff to use middle schools and high schools. Hooters Billboard In response to an inquiry by Councilmember Olivas, Chief Executive Officer Keller stated that a letter had been sent out to Regency Billboards regarding the Hooters Billboard on Thursday. January 25, 2004. She stated that City had not yet received a response. Councilmember Olivas requested staff follow-up on matter and report back. Courtyard Sign Councilmember Olivas stated he is still waiting for the Courtyard sign to go up, requested staff follow-up on matter. Audit Update In response to an inquiry by Councilmember Olivas. Director Sanchez stated that the audit update will be sent out tomorrow Thursday, January 22. 2004 in Council Packets and will be brought before council to receive and file at the February 18. 2004 City Council meeting. Requested Modification to the City's Website Councilmember Olivas directed staff to add Councilmembers email address, contact number or both under their picture. He requested that this be live by Wednesday, January 28, 2004. There were no objections. He further requested that a list of any subcommittees and committees elected or appointed to that Councilmembers participate in be included under each council member picture. There were no objections. Councilmember Biographies for the City Website Councilmember Garcia requested inclusion of Councilmembers biographies. After a brief discussion, councilmember's agreed that biographies should be under 200 words and should be submitted via email to Sharon Thompson, Executive Secretary to the CEO. Interactive Graffiti and Code Enforcement Complaints and Comments Forms on City Website Councilmember Garcia further inquired to the status of the previously requested revision or enhancements to the website regarding graffiti and code enforcement complaints and comments. She requested an update regarding this matter be provided as soon as possible. Speed Bumps and Stop Signs Mayor Lozano requested a future agenda item to discuss and address the issue of speed bumps and stop signs in the City of Baldwin Park. BIB] 38044-U01 2004-U02 01-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO38916-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/26/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2004 01 21 CC MIN(ÌìGÞFO BIB] 38044-U01 2004-U02 01-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO38916-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/26/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2004 01 21 CC MIN(ÌìGÞFOCity Council Minutes January 21, 2004 Page 7 States Bond Issue Councilmember Olivas requested an updated on State's bond issue. Request for change of design to Official City Newspaper" verbiage on the NOW Councilmember Pacheco requested a change in the design of the verbiage Official City Newspaper" recently added to the NOW heading. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m, Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held February 4, 2004. L/^^^/lf.A^——) Kathleen R. Sessman Deputy City Clerk BIB] 38044-U01 2004-U02 01-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO38916-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/26/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06