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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 04 07 CC MIN2004 04 07 CC MIN(ÌìÒÎÿÿCOUNCIL CHAMBER APRIL 7, 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, Bill Van Cleave, Mayor Pro-Tern Ricardo Pacheco, and Mayor Manuel Lozano Also Present: Dayle Keller, Chief Executive Officer; Stephanie Scher, City Attorney; Mark Kling, Chief of Police; Hennie Apodaca, Interim 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 Pro Tern Pacheco announced the City's Annual Easter Egg Hunt will being held April 10,2004. Councilmember Olivas announced that he had attended a seminar on workers compensation reform on Tuesday. April 6. 2004 with members of the state legislator and part of our risk/management association. He stated that the Governor is currently negotiating with our state legislators over this very important issue. Councilmember Van Cleave stated that he has received several letters for residents and business owners offering a special thanks to the Baldwin Park Police Department for increasing the patrolling of the Dalewood Area. Councilmember Garcia announced that Monday. April 12. 2004 at 10:00 a.m. the City will be hosting Healthy Parks events at Morgan Park. Councilmember Garcia announced that May 12 and 13, 2004 is Legislative Action Days in Sacrament sponsored by League of California Cities. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS Presentation of Certificates to 3rd & 4th Grade Girls AII-Star Basketball Team members for winning the 2004 San Gabriel Valley Municipal Athletic Federation Basketball Tournament. A proclamation was presented to Rosa Soto, California Public Health Advocacy and Janette Flores, Kaiser Permanente Education Outreach Program proclaiming April 2004 as Healthy Parks Month." A proclamation was presented to a representative of Project Sister proclaiming April 2004 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month." BIB] 38134-U01 2004-U02 04-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO45627-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2004 04 07 CC MIN(ÌìÒÎÿÿCity Council Minutes April 7, 2004 Page 2 A proclamation proclaiming April 2004, as Child Abuse Prevention Month" was prepared. Proclamation will be mailed to recipient. A proclamation was presented to Paul E. Bringas proclaiming May. 2004 as Veterans Appreciation Month," and announced that the Community Job Fair 2004 is being held Wednesday, April 28, 2004 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at South El Monte Community Center, located at 1530 Central Avenue. South El Monte, CA 91733. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mark Adams, representative of Baldwin Park Police Association offered a special thanks to Council for their appointment of Mark Kling as Chief of Police and for their continuous support of the Baldwin Park Police Association. Oscar Rodriguez, Baldwin Park Police Department stated that since 1994 the Police Association has participated in the annual Baker to Vegas run. Officer Rodriguez presented each Councilmember with this year team tee shirt. Dan Trunco stated that Baldwin Park has the finest Police Department and an excellent Police Chief. Dan Trunco expressed his disapproval of Councilmember Van Cleave and his desire to see him step down. Jacklyn Rodriguez, resident of the Big Dalton Street directly behind the Skate Park requested Council assistance regarding the lighting, noise and the throwing of rocks by kids into their property from the skate park. She stated that rocks have broken a window and hit an individual. She stated that they are requesting that a wall be put up for the protection of the residents, their privacy and to block out some of the noise coming from the skate park. Mr. Rodriguez requested city's assistance by giving them a loan or offering some type of assistance, he stated that he is willing to pay to have a wall put up, he just needs some kind of a barrier to protect his property and family. Mayor Lozano directed the Housing Department and Community Services Department to get together with Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez and address this issue. He further directed staff to look into loans and the lighting schedule of the park and adjust it as needed. Richard Iniquez expressed his thanks to the Police Department, Code Enforcement and the City Council for the decrease in the amount of graffiti seen throughout Baldwin Park. David Dias, Pastor New Beginning Community of Ministries, came to personally invitate the City Council to this years Easter Production being held at the Performing Arts Center this Saturday at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Armando Serrano stated she is here on behalf of Margaret Heath Elementary School. She explained that due to the cuts many of the parent booster clubs are in the position of having to raise funds. She stated that today she is speaking about the playground equipment for the kindergarden at Margaret Heath Elementary School requesting Council support. Victor Valenzuela, Jr., introduced himself to Council and stated that he is a candidate running for the 57th Assembly District. BIB] 38134-U01 2004-U02 04-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO45627-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2004 04 07 CC MIN(ÌìÒÎÿÿCity Council Minutes April 7, 2004 Page 3 Councilmember Van Cleave responded to statements made by Mr. Trunco. He stated that no contest" does not mean guilty and that he took the plea bargain because he decided that he was not going to spend another forty, fifty or sixty thousands on false charges and challenged anyone who did not want him on Council to recall him. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED Councilmember Garcia requested that the following item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion: 1) Item 1-J RESOLUTION AMENDING BASIC SALARY PLAN FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK Director of Recreation and Community Services and Interim Finance Director) Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco requested that the following item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion: 1) ITEM 1-K RESOLUTION OPPOSING ANY REDUCTION OF FUNDING TO STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. A-L with the exception of items J and K) as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Councilmember Garda SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco Carried MINUTES The minutes of March 3, 2004 Special Study and Regular) and March 17, 2004 Special Study and Regular), were approved as presented. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Report was received and filed. CLAIM REJECTION ALLEN AND CLARA GUARINO 12.12.03) The City Council rejected the claims of Alien and Clara Guarino 12.12.03) and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimants. PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 8, 2004 TO APRIL 20, 2004. The City Council approved the preparation and presentation of the proposed certificates, proclamations and plaques. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR THE PROPOSED GYMNASIUM AT BARNES PARK The City Council adopted the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact. Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2004-021 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR THE PROPOSED GYMNASIUM LOCATED AT BARNES PARK." was adopted. BIB] 38134-U01 2004-U02 04-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO45627-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2004 04 07 CC MIN(ÌìÒÎÿÿCity Council Minutes April 7, 2004 Page 4 RESOLUTION FOR DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2004-020, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS." was adopted. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PYROTECHNIC SERVICES FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION The City Council awarded the contract to Fireworks and Stage FX America in the amount of $15,000 for professional pyrotechnic services related the 4 of July Fireworks Celebration; and 2) Authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services to execute the Agreement. APPROVAL OF COMPUTER LEASE AGREEMENT The City Council approved a Computer Lease Agreement with the HP Financial Services in an amount $33,514.20 for the state of the art equipment lease cost over five years. The Chief Executive Officer was authorized to complete and process the necessary documents. Staff was authorized to expend funds from the Community Development Block Grant account 120.14.5761.089. UPDATE ON THE PROPOSED NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN Report was received and filed. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT MANUEL CARRILLO, DIRECTOR OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES The City Council approved amendment to employee agreement with Manuel Carrillo and authorized the Chief Executive Officer to execute the Agreement. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION RESOLUTION AMENDING BASIC SALARY PLAN FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK Director of Recreation and Community Services and Interim Finance Director) Councilmember Garda and Van Cleave stated for the record that they did not support section regarding Interim Finance Director. Councilmember Garda requested that salary resolutions regarding Unclassified Service Employees and at-will employees be done on an individual basis. A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2004-025 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION 2004-019 A BASIC SALARY PLAN FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK Director of Recreation and Community Services and Interim Finance Director). MOTION: Mayor Lozano SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco Carried ABSTAIN: Councilmembers Garda and Van Cleave BIB] 38134-U01 2004-U02 04-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO45627-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2004 04 07 CC MIN(ÌìÒÎÿÿCity Council Minutes April 7. 2004 Page 5 RESOLUTION OPPOSING ANY REDUCTION OF FUNDING TO STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco pulled for the benefit of the audience and to express the Council's opposition to the proposed cuts in higher education. A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2004-023 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECLARING ITS OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED CUTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA." MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco SECOND: Coundlmember Garcia Carried PUBLIC HEARING JOINT PUBLIC HEARING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA REFERRED TO AS AMENDMENT 2004") AND THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PREPARED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. The following individuals spoke in opposition to approval of Amendment 2004 Scott Gerrity, David Bazulto, Rosalva S. Alvarez and Ray Alber. A motion was made to CONTINUE Joint Public Hearing to April 21, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. MOTION: Member Olivas SECOND: Member Van Cleave Carried REPORTS OF OFFICERS INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CITYWIDE SPEED ZONE SURVEY AND SPEED LIMIT STUDY A motion was made to approve the 2004 Citywide Speed Zone Survey accept the speed limit changes on the following streets: Francisquito Avenue, Los Angeles Street, Maine Avenue, Olive Street, Puente Avenue. Stewart Avenue and Syracuse Avenue. Further reading was waived, read by title only and Ordinance No. 1230 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 73, OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS," was introduce for first reading. MOTION: Coundlmember Van Cleave SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco Carried DAY LABORER ACCOMMODATIONS 3200 PUENTE AVENUE CONTINUED FROM MARCH 3, 2004) A motion was made to continue working with Home Depot and facilitate the start-up of a Day Laborer facility at 3200 Puente Avenue. Council requested that Coundlmembers Van Cleave and Garcia be involved in dialog with Home Depot. There were no objections. DIRECTION AND APPROVAL FOR THE RENAMING OF THE FAMILY SERVICE CENTER After a brief discussion, staff was directed to schedule a community meeting to get community input. The results of this meeting will be brought back at May 5, 2004 for Council review and consideration. There were no objections. BIB] 38134-U01 2004-U02 04-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO45627-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2004 04 07 CC MIN(ÌìÒÎÿÿCity Council Minutes-April 7, 2004 Page 6 APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE Z-536) TO ALLOW THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PD) OVERLAY ON THE EXISTING RG, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL GARDEN ZONE AND APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TM-60318) CASE NO: Z-536 & TM 60318; LOCATION: 3948-3958 BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD; APPLICANT: STEVE WU) CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 4. 2004) A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt on second reading Ordinance No. 1224 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 3948-3958 BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD CASE NO: Z-536; APPLICANT: STEVE WU); and 2) Approve Tentative Tract Map No. 60318 for a seven 7) lot subdivision for residential purposes. MOTION: Councilmember Van Cleave SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco Carried FY 2004-05 BUDGET PROCESS AND PROCEDURES The City Council authorized staff to utilize the Budget by Objective process and set a date during the week of April 12, 2004, to conduct a City Council/Department Heads/Budget Team meeting to prioritize the fiscal year 2004-05 budget objectives. MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Councilmember Van Cleave Carried U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ENTITLEMENT FUNDING PROGRAM ALLOCATIONS AND EXPENDITURES FOR FY 2002-2003, 2003- 2004 AND PROPOSED USE OF FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP HOME) FUNDS CONTINUED PROM MARCH 17,2004) PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN AND CLOSED ON MARCH 17,2004) A motion was made to approve the proposed FY 2004-05 CDBG and HOME Program activities and funding recommendations; approve the proposed adjustment to the FY 2003-04 Annual Action Plan Substantial Change; and a special meeting of the City Council was scheduled for May 11, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of holding a public hearing, consider the approval of the FY 2004-05 Annual Action Plan and meet the May 15, 2004 HUD deadline. MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Councilmember Van Cleave Carried RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY REPRESENTATIVES TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION ICRMA) Councilmember Olivas was appointed as city representative to the Independent Cities Risk Management Association, with Councilmember Garda as alternate and Georgina Knight, Personnel/Risk Manager as Substitute Alternate. A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No- 2004-026 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ICRMA) JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT TO AUTHORIZE A MEMBER CITY TO APPOINT A CITY REPRESENTATIVE, ALTERNATE AND SUBSTITUTE ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GOVERNING BOARD." MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Councilmember Garda Carried BIB] 38134-U01 2004-U02 04-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO45627-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2004 04 07 CC MIN(ÌìÒÎÿÿCity Council Minutes April 7, 2004 Page 7 REVIEW OF IN-HOUSE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS A motion was made to table matter to April 21, 2004 meeting. There were no objections. UPDATE ON TIMETABLE TO CONSIDER PLACING A SPECIAL LIBRARY TAX ON THE NOVEMBER 4, 2004 BALLOT A motion was made to receive and file. There were no objections. COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER DAVID OLIVAS FOR DISCUSSION OF BALDWIN PARK AND ITS IMAGE AND THE PERCEPTIONS BY CITY RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, OTHER CITIES AND THE MEDIA Councilmember Olivas requested council consensus to look into how much it would cost to hire a consultant for an image campaign. Mayor Lozano requested staff look into amending Zoning Code to have less density and preserve areas the large lots in the City. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco requested department directors look at creative ways to discourage dumping of bulky items and graffiti. He further requested staff look for different ways to promote Baldwin Park. Councilmember Garda announced the Baldwin Park Recycling Oil Program and requested that staff continue promoting and developing this program. She thanked staff for their beautiful work on the recycling flyer and requested staff to design one about bulky items. Councilmember Garcia requested that an Anti-smoking Ordinance be brought for Council review at the April 21. 2004 meeting, she requested that the ordinance should make it illegal to smoke in and around all city facilities and parks. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco requested Public Works paint area around fire hydrant red located on Syracuse. Councilmember Garda requested a Proclamation celebration National Library Week" be prepared and presented at the April 21, 2004 meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m., in memory of Patricia Appelbaun. Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held May 5, 2004 /^ / /^A/i d Y^^OL^^V} Kathleen R. Sesspnan Deputy City Clerk BIB] 38134-U01 2004-U02 04-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO45627-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06