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Home My WebLink About2004 02 04 CC MIN2004 02 04 CC MIN(Ììž7COUNCIL CHAMBER FEBRUARY 4, 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 thanked staff for all their hard work and success of the Mayor's State of the City Address. He expressed a special thanks to Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave for spearheading the recognition of Private Eugene Serrano III at the Mayor's State of the City Address. Councilmember Olivas congratulated Mayor Lozano for the successfulness of the Mayor's State of the City Address. Mayor Lozano directed staff to contact Adelphia and request copies of the tape of the Mayor's State of the City Address. Councilmember Pacheco congratulated staff on the successfulness of the Employee Recognition Dinner. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Rafael Gonzalez, Baldwin Park Community Library Manager announced that the renovations to the Baldwin Park Library have just been finished. He invited Council and all present to visit the library and requested Council continue to support their County Library. In response to a request by Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave, Mr. Gonzalez agreed to provide council with a count of the number of Baldwin Park residents utilizing the library. Martha Chavez, Baldwin Park Resident stated that on February 22, 2003 her son was killed by Baldwin Park Police Officers. She requested a formal investigation against the Baldwin Park Police Department and Police Officers involved in this incident. Mayor Lozano stated that the incident is presently under investigation and Council is not allowed to make any comments at this time. BIB] 38091-U01 2004-U02 02-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO42897-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/14/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CC-U06 2004 02 04 CC MIN(Ììž7City Council Minutes February 4, 2004 Page 2 Dan Trunco expressed his support for the Grand Opening of the Baldwin Park Wal-Mart in May 2004 and inquired to whether it will be a Super Wal-Mart. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. A-E as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Councilmember Garcia SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Carried MINUTES The minutes of January 21, 2004 Study & Regular), were approved as presented. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Report was received and filed. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2004 Report was received and filed. CLAIM REJECTION DAVID GONZALEZ-GARCIA 12.01.03) AND ESTELLA BERTHIAUME 12-01.03) The City Council rejected the claims of David Gonzalez-Garcia 12.01.03) and Estella Berthiaume 12.01.03) and directed staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimants. PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 22, 2004 TO FEBRUARY 3, 2004 The City Council approved the preparation and presentation of the proposed certificates, proclamations and plaques. APPROPRIATE TRAFFIC SAFETY FUNDS FOR SPEED SURVEY The City Council approved the appropriation of funds in the amount of $13,500 to account 110.25.5000 for the speed survey. The Director of Public Works was authorized to implement program. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING FOR USE OF THE 2003-04 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT LLEBG) FUNDS 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 conduct Public Hearing pursuant to the special conditions of the 2003- 04 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant process. Staff was authorized to continue with the LLEBG process. The police department staff was authorized to proceed with the purchase of the required equipment. The Finance Director was authorized to make a budget amendment in the amount of $46,061 to the LLEBG estimated revenue account 137-00-4430 and to appropriate those funds to account 137-25-5745, and make a $5,108 appropriation from the Federal Asset Forfeiture reserve fund to account number 112-25-5745. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave SECOND: Councilmember Garcia Carried BIB] 38091-U01 2004-U02 02-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO42897-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/14/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CC-U06 2004 02 04 CC MIN(Ììž7City Council Minutes February 4, 2004 Page 3 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE Z-536) TO ALLOW THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PD) OVERLAY ON THE EXISTING RG, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL GARDEN ZONE AND A DEVELOPMENT PLAN DR-24) TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEVEN 7) UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. AN ADDITIONAL REQUEST IS FOR APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TM-60318) TO SUBDIVIDE THREE 3) LOTS INTO ONE LOT FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES CASE NO: Z-536, DR-24 & TM 60318; LOCATION: 3948-3958 BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD; APPLICANT: STEVE WU) CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 21,2004) 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 adopt the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact; waive further reading, read by title only and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1224 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING A 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 3948-3958 BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD CASE NO: Z-536; APPLICANT: STEVE WU); waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2004-007 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 A SIX 6) UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE NO: D-24; LOCATION: 3948-3958 BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD; APPLICANT: STEVE WU), with the condition that applicant re-draw and re-submit tract map and site map for council review. MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Carried REPORTS OF OFFICERS REQUEST BY CITY COUNCIL FOR DISCUSSION OF LAND USES After a brief discussion, council directed staff to schedule a Study Session for discussion of land use and set clear guidelines. Council requested that the Planning Department and Planning Commission be present. There were no objections. DOWNTOWN STREET MARKET Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave expressed concern with the expense of the event and the lack of revenues being brought back into the City. He requested the matter be brought back at the February 18, 2004 meeting for further discussion. MOTION: Councilmember Garcia SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Carried URGENCY ORDINANCE AND REGULAR ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33.05 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE EMPLOYEES Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave requested copies of employment contracts for Eteam members sbe distributed to Councilmembers for review. He further requested this matter be brought back at the February 18, 2004 meeting for further discussion. There were no objections. BIB] 38091-U01 2004-U02 02-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO42897-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/14/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CC-U06 2004 02 04 CC MIN(Ììž7City Council Minutes February 4, 2004 Page 4 COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER OLIVAS FOR DISCUSSION OF REQUESTING A MID- YEAR STATUS REPORT FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Councilmember Olivas requested copies of the current Agreement between the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Baldwin Park and the Chamber of Commerce current fiscal year budget be distributed for council's review. REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER OLIVAS FOR DISCUSSION OF THE POSSIBILITY OF FORMING A SENIOR COMMISSION Requested Director Carrillo provide council with a status report regarding the Senior Citizens Club. REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER PACHECO FOR DISCUSSION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A NEED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR NEW BEGINNING MINISTRY FOR THEIR ROYAL RANGERS PROGRAM Councilmember Pacheco requested matter be tabled to February 18, 2004 and that a representative of the Royal Rangers Program be present to answer any questions. REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER PACHECO FOR DISCUSSION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON INSTALLATION OF PARKING METERS AT METRO LINK STATION AND THE POSSIBILITY OF SELLING A ONE YEAR PARKING PASS FOR METROLINK PARKING LOT In response to a request by Councilmember Pacheco, Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer Bouton stated that the Council had approved the installation of Parking Meters at the Metrolink station and that staff is in the processes of sending this project out to bid. Council directed Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer Bouton to look into creating an annual parking pass for the Metrolink Parking lot and the possibility of charging motorist for parking in the lot on Badillo. There were no objections. REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER PACHECO FOR DISCUSSION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RECOGNIZING PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE FREEWAY TASK FORCE Councilmember Pacheco recognized Public Works employees for their participation in the Freeway Task Force. Traffic and Safety Issues Councilmember Pacheco requested Baldwin Park Public Works Department and the Baldwin Park Police Department get together to discuss traffic and safety issues, specifically problem areas in the City of Baldwin Park. He requested a report be brought for Council review. Update on Propositions on the March 4, 2004 Ballot Councilmember Pacheco requested staff provide council with a report on the Propositions on the March 4. 2004 Ballot. BIB] 38091-U01 2004-U02 02-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO42897-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/14/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CC-U06 2004 02 04 CC MIN(Ììž7City Council Minutes February 4, 2004 Page 5 Salary Reviews, Employee Classifications and Compensation in the Public Works Department Councilmember Pacheco inquired to the status of the report requested regarding salary reviews, employee classifications and compensation in the Public Works Department. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held March 3, 2004. iM^A^^vfj^^ Kathleen R. Sessrrian Deputy City Clerk BIB] 38091-U01 2004-U02 02-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO42897-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 4/14/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CC-U06