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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 04 21 CC MIN2004 04 21 CC MIN(ÌìÒÛÿÿCOUNCIL CHAMBER APRIL 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 David Olivas, Bill Van Cleave. Mayor Pro-Tern Ricardo Pacheco. and Mayor Manuel Lozano Absent/Excused: Councilmernber/Member Marlen Garcia 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; Kathryn Tizcareno, City Clerk; Maria A. Contreras, City Treasurer; and Kathleen Sessman, Deputy City Clerk ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano and Councilmembers wished Chief Executive Officer Keller their best wishes on her retirement and all her future endeavors. They offered her their thanks and gratitude for her years of hard work and dedication to the City of Baldwin Park. Dan Trunco stated that Chief Executive Officer Dayle Keller will be greatly missed and wished her his best. Mr. Trunco expressed his disapproval with Councilmember Van Cleave regarding his plea of no contest," Mr. Trunco expressed his belief that no contest was the same as guilty and the Councilmember Van Cleave should step down. Councilmember Van Cleave responded that no contest" does not mean guilty and he had to put the welfare of his health, family and finances first. He stated that if Mr. Trunco wanted him off the City Council he should try to have him recalled. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS A proclamation was presented to Rafael Gonzalez and Amanda Serrato proclaiming April 18- 24. 2004 as National Library Week." A proclamation was presented to Baldwin Park's Chief Executive Officer Dayle Keller proclaiming April 21, 2004 as Dayle Keller Day." PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco announced Veterans Annual Pancake Breakfast is being held this Saturday and that State Senator Gloria Romero Education Summit is being held Friday, April 23, 2004 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Arroyo High School, El Monte, CA. Councilmember Olivas wished Dolores Lane a speedy recovery. He offered a special thanks to Parks & Recreation staff for a fantastic 11th Annual Cinco del Mayo Celebration flier. BIB] 38134-U01 2004-U02 04-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO45631-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2004 04 21 CC MIN(ÌìÒÛÿÿCity Council Minutes April 21. 2004 Page 2 City Treasurer Marie Contreras special thanks to Parks & Recreation staff for a success 2004 Easter Event. She acknowledged and thanked Baldwin Park Police Department for their prompt service and speedy recovery of her car that was recently stolen. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. A-H as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco SECOND: CoundlmemberVan Cleave Carried MINUTES The minutes of March 10. 2004 Special) and April 7, 2004 Study), were approved as presented. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Report was received and filed. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MONTH YEAR) Report was received and filed CLAIM REJECTION GABRIELA SANCHEZ 10.30.03); TERESA WEAVER C/0 SARA WEAVER 10.10.03); AND MARK DIMITT 03.03.04) The City Council rejected the claims filed by Gabriela Sanchez 10.30.03); and Teresa Weaver c/o Sara Weaver 10.10.03); and Mark Dimitt 03.03.04). Staff was directed to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimants. PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 22, 2004 TO MAY 4, 2004. The City Council approved the preparation and presentation of the proposed certificates, proclamations and plaques. CAL HOME PROGRAM STATE GRANT AGREEMENT The City Council approved an Agreement between the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development HCD) and the City of Baldwin Park for a $500,000 Cal Home Program State Grant. The Chief Executive Officer was authorized to execute the agreement. ORDINANCE APPROVING A CITYWIDE SPEED ZONE SURVEY AND SPEED LIMIT STUDY 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 adopted on second reading. BIB] 38134-U01 2004-U02 04-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO45631-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2004 04 21 CC MIN(ÌìÒÛÿÿCity Council Minutes April 21. 2004 Page 3 TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2004 Report was received and filed. RESOLUTION AMENDING FY 2003-04 BUDGET The City Council approved proposed amendments to the Annual Budget for fiscal year 2003- 04. Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2004-028 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2003 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2004; was adopted. The Interim Finance Director was authorized to make the appropriate adjustments to the budget. 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 CONTINUED FROM APRIL 7,2004) Mayor/Chair Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. The following individuals spoke in opposition to Amendment 2004 Craig Steel. Buy Back Store; Cecilia Lee, Buy Back Store and Brian Chong, McDaniel's Cleaners. There was no one else wishing to speak, therefore Chair/Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing CLOSED. Council/Member Van Cleave offered his assurance to local business owners that the City Council/Agency has no desire or plans to replace any local business. He explained the Council/Agency only wishes to clean up, improve and maintain the area. Mayor Pro TenWice-Chair Pacheco stated that the Council/Agency's vision is to have a revitalized downtown. He explained that Council/Agency wants a nice downtown that is pedestrian friendly and inviting to encourage more people to shop in our downtown and take advantage of the different services available in Baldwin Park. In response to concerns verbalized by the public regarding feeling under pressure that this would be the only opportunity to discuss this issue. Councilmember/Member Olivas explained that this is actually the beginning of a process. He stated that the Council/Agency is going to be looking at doing a downtown specific plan and this procedure will require a number of public hearings and public input sessions primarily with the individuals and business owners in the downtown area. He further stated this is the beginning of a process to implement an urban village atmosphere, one in which the big boxes are not present but mom and pop stores and other stores that cater to pedestrians and city workers are. He stated that the Council/Agency is trying to do a cohesive plan that integrates this entire area including the Metrolink station that will encourage people to shop in Baldwin Park's Downtown. He stated that this is a large plan that is going to take time. Council/Agency asks for your patience and your participation. BIB] 38134-U01 2004-U02 04-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO45631-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2004 04 21 CC MIN(ÌìÒÛÿÿCity Council Minutes April 21, 2004 Page 4 A motion was made to adjourn City Council and Community Redevelopment Agency meetings to a Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Community Redevelopment Agency on May 5, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. There were no objections. REPORTS OF OFFICERS REVIEW OF IN-HOUSE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS CONTINUED FROM APRIL 7.2004) A motion was made to table matter to May 5, 2004 meeting. There were no objections. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 38.15, 38.16 AND 38.18 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SMOKING IN AND AROUND PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PUBLIC PARKS Councilmember Olivas requested that Councilmembers consider whether they want to prohibit smoking within a certain number of feet from the parks so that further discuss can be had at the May 5, 2004 meeting. In response to inquiry by Councilmember Olivas, Attorney Scher stated that the ordinance before you is a draft. She stated that there are some items that need to be discussed so that staff can get further direction from the entire Council and then it will be subject to a meet and confer at least to that portion that deals with City Hall. A motion was made to table matter to the May 5, 2004 meeting. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco SECOND; Councilmember Van Cleave Carried INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 118 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and introduced for first reading Ordinance No. 1233 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING CHAPTER 118 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS." MOTION: Mayor Lozano SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco Carried COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER DAVID OLIVAS FOR DISCUSSION AND UPDATE ON CONTRACT WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT. In response to an inquiry by Councilmember Olivas, Director Naiyer provided Council with a following update regarding the Waste Management Audit. Director Naiyer stated that the audit is progressing well, all components of audit are well underway and nearing completion. He stated that all necessary hauler data and records have been reviewed and he expects to receive a draft report very soon. Director Naiyer stated that Waste Management has been very cooperative although some delays have been experienced because of the nature of this job. He explained that some minor delays were experienced in receiving essential information due to changes in the computer system and offsite storage, but he hopes to present the Final Report to the City Council at the second meeting in June 2004. BIB] 38134-U01 2004-U02 04-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO45631-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06 2004 04 21 CC MIN(ÌìÒÛÿÿCity Council Minutes April 21, 2004 Page 5 REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER DAVID OLIVAS FOR CONSIDERATION OF PERMITTING CITY EMPLOYEES TO ATTEND RETIREMENT LUNCHEON FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER KELLER; CITY WILL SPONSOR THE COST. Councilmember Olivas requested that any employee wishing to attend the retirement luncheon for Chief Executive Officer Keller be allowed to attend and that the city cover the cost. A motion was made to allow any employee wishing to attend the retirement luncheon for Chief Executive Officer Keller be allowed to attend. Council further approved having the City cover the cost of the luncheon. MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Councilmember Van Cleave Carried Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco requested the Sid Mousavi, Interim Chief Executive Officer look into updating city signage and population data. specifically the City monument signs. He further requested that the City use the Veterans Foreign Wars VFW) logo on monument signs. Mayor Lozano wished the Baldwin Park Police Department good luck on this weekends Baker to Vegas run. Councilmember Olivas requested that the day of Neighborhood Pride Day be changed and that City Council have input on all future dates chosen for Neighborhood Pride Day. He requested May 15, 2004 Neighborhood Pride Day be cancelled. There were no objections. ADJOURNMENT There being no other matters before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m., in memory ofAdela Tomicic. Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held May 5, 2004. T^^/l \^^AQ^^}yyQW^ Kathleen R/Se^sman Deputy City Clerk BIB] 38134-U01 2004-U02 04-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO45631-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/27/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 CC-U06