HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 06 02 CC MIN2004 06 02 CC MINY¢ùY P P Ô COUNCIL CHAMBER
14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE
BALDWIN PARK. CA 91706
JUNE 2. 2004
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 Marlen Garcia, David Olivas, Bill Van Cleave. Mayor Pro-Tern
Ricardo Pacheco, and Mayor Manuel Lozano
Also Present: Sid Mousavi, Interim Chief Executive Officer; Stephanie Scher, City Attorney;
Mark Kling, Chief of Police; Hennie Apodaca, Interim Finance Director; Shafique Naiyer.
Public Works Director; Jack Wong, Interim Community Development and Housing Director;
Manny Carrillo, Recreation and Community Services Director; Maria A. Contreras, City
Treasurer; Kathryn Tizcareno, City Clerk; and Rosemary M. Ramirez, Chief Deputy City Clerk
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
The City Council joined the Mayor in presenting the following commendations and
presenations:
U.S. Army Specialist Ricardo Rojo
A Certificate of Commendation was presented to U.S. Army Specialist Ricardo Rojo. Spc.
Rojo was born June 10, 1974 and is a lifelong resident of the City of Baldwin Park. He began
his service in December, 1998 and completed his basic training in Ft. Leonard Wood,
Missouri. Spc. Rojo has been awarded two commendation medals, an achievement Medal, a
Good Conduct Medal, a National Defense Service Medal, a Global War on Terrorism
Expeditionary Medal, Overseas Service Commemorative Medal, Service Ribbon, Overseas
Service Ribbon, Non-commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Air Crew
Badge, Expert Riffle Badge, Air Assault Badge and Driver Badge.
Baldwin Park Freeway Task Force Participants
Certificates of Recognition were presented to various City Employees for their participation
on the Baldwin Park Freeway Task Force.
Lupe Cortez and Josephine Cronin
City tile plaques were presented to Ms. Lupe Cortez and Ms. Josephine Cronin in honor of
receiving the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County
Commission on Aging 2004 Annual Older Americans Community Service Award".
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Irene Gayton
Ms. Irene Gayton, requested Council support for the adoption of a resolution requesting
denial of parole to convicted murderer, Danny Saul Resales.
Lila Godinez
Ms. Lila Godinez. spoke regarding the investigation pertaining to the murder of her brother
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David Urbina. She expressed frustration that the handling of this matter has been deferred
to the Sheriffs Department and then back to the Baldwin Park Police Department. She
requested Council support in directing the Police Department that this matter be handled and
responded to in an expeditious manner.
Mayor Lozano requested that the Police Department provide the family with a status report
and that a copy of that report be provided to the Council via the weekly status report.
Councilmember Olivas requested that the Council send a letter to the Los Angeles County
Sheriffs Department to offer assistance so that the two agencies Baldwin Park Police and
Sheriffs Department) could resolve this matter in a more timely manner.
Dan Trunco
Mr. Dan Trunco, resident, expressed his appreciation to Councilmember Marlen Garcia for
initiating the no smoking on City owned property" regulation. Mr. Trunco asked for Council
consideration to adopting a regulation that will restrict local ice cream vendors from selling
candy cigarettes.
Paul Reyes
Mr. Raul Reyes, resident, expressed his appreciation to Councilmember Bill Van Cleave for
the outstanding job he has done as a Council representative.
Mr Reyes also spoke to the issue of the method of selection of the firework booth
assignments for non-profit organizations, stating that he feels the lottery concept is unfair.
He recommended that the City Council reconsider how this process is handled and that
consideration be given to cancel the lottery method.
Steven Morales
Mr. Steven Morales, resident, requested police enforcement of illegal motor scooter riding in
his neighborhood. Mayor Lozano referred this matter to the police department for handling.
He also requested that a notice be placed in the NOW to remind residents of the motor
scooter laws.
Rafael Gonzalez
Rafael Gonzalez, Baldwin Park Library Manager, announced that at this time, there are no
apparent cuts in the budget which will affect the operation of the Baldwin Park Library. He
also spoke of upcoming summer programs and extended an invitation for all to attend.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-9 as presented and as follows:
Motion: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Councilmember Garcia Carried
WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
Report was received and filed.
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PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD
OF JUNE 3, 2004 TO JUNE 15, 2004
The City Council approved the preparation and presentation of the certificates, proclamations
and plaques as outlined in staff report.
CLAIM REJECTION MARIA CUEVAS 05.11.04)
The City Council rejected the claim of Maria Cuevas 05.11.04) and directed staff to send the
appropriate notice of rejection to claimant.
ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE AND THE REPEAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN 91-
1; LOCATION: 3111 BALDWIN PARK BLVD.; APPLICANT: M & A GABAEE, LLP
Further reading was waived, read by title only and Ordinance No. 1207 entitled, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A
CHANGE OF ZONE FROM 1C, INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL TO C2, GENERAL
COMMERCIAL AND REPEALING SPECIFIC PLAN 91-1 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3111 BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD, SHOWN AS PARCELS 55 THROUGH 70 ON PAGE
20 OF MAP BOOK 8551 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ASSESSOR'S RECORDS
APPLICANT: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND M & A GABAEE, LP; CASE NO.: Z-531)",
was adopted on second reading.
ORDINANCE AMENDING BY REFERENCE CHANGES TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY
TITLE 10 RELATING TO ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL SERVICES
Further reading was waived, read by title only Ordinance No. 1229 entitled, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 92 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ANIMAL CONTROL", was adopted on second reading.
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 38.15, 38.16, 38.17 AND 38.18 OF THE BALDWIN
PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SMOKING IN AND AROUND PUBLIC
BUILDINGS AND PUBLIC PARKS
Further reading was waived, read by title only and Ordinance No. 1232 entitled, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING
SECTIONS 38.15, 38,16, 38.17 AND 38.18 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO SMOKING IN AND AROUND PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PUBLIC PARKS"
was adopted on second reading.
AWARD OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE PREPARATION OF A
NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
The City Council awarded a consultant services Agreement to Dimensions Unlimited in the
amount of $32,625 for the preparation of a Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Mayor was
authorized to execute the Agreement. The Interim Finance Director was authorized to
appropriate $17,625 from the Self-Insurance Fund to cover the outstanding cost of the
consultant on this project and the Interim Chief Executive Officer was authorized to execute
any necessary change orders in an amount not to exceed ten percent 10%) of the original
contract amount.
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AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AAE INC.
The City Council approved contract Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with AAE, Inc., and
authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR LITIGATION SERVICES THEVER &
ASSOCIATES
The City Council approved a contract amendment to the Agreement between the City of
Baldwin Park and Thever & Associates for Legal Services.
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2004-05 AND SETTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION LIMITS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2004-05
Interim Chief Executive Officer Mousavi presented the report as follows: Presented for
Council review is a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2004-05. This has been hard work of a
lot of staff members from city hall and especially the finance department. All have been
working diligently during the last month attempting to prepare this documentation for your
review and approval.
Interim Chief Executive Officer Mousavi briefed the Council on past year's budget activity and
how this Fiscal Year will be completed. Essentially, 2004 revenues were projected at $16
million dollars. The amount projected and received by the end of this Fiscal Year is $15.1
million dollars in general funds. The monies that were anticipated to be received as revenues
were not received, in part because of the revenue loss of $960,000 in vehicle license fees.
Expenditures were projected at $17 million dollars however, the amount spent was $16.4
million dollars. The projected fund balance at the end of the Fiscal Year is $2.4 million
dollars. Last year, the general fund balance was a little over $3 million dollars.
The 2005 budget strategy is as follows: 1) Commitment to provide services at current
levels; 2) Expand Various Areas to Implement Council Objectives; and 3) Generate New
Revenues.
The proposed general fund expenditures for 2005 are $19,566,825; Special Revenues are
estimated at $21,377,365 with a total budget of $40.944,190.
Interim Chief Executive Officer explained the General Fund expenditures by department as
follows: Public works Department 5%; Community Development Department 7%;
Recreation 10% Non Departmental 5%; Administration 4%; Finance 3%; Police
Department 66%.
State budget impacts will result in a loss of $940,000 in Vehicle License Fees in Fiscal Year
2004. There will also be an additional loss of $505,000 in General Funds in Fiscal Year 2005
due to the Local Government deal with the Governor. The total loss in revenues is
$1,445.000.
The anticipated projected General Fund revenues are $18,770,080; special revenues are
estimated at $20,684,373 for a combined total of $39,454,453.
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Projected new revenues are as follows: WalMart Sales Tax $650,000; New Property Tax
Revenue $250,000; Planning/Development Fees $925,000; Public Safety Programs
$763,400; Recreation Fees $32,880; and Animal Licensing Fees $50,112. The total
amount of projected new revenues are $2,671,392.
Budget highlights are as follows: 1) Continue service at current levels; 2) Full year funding of
three additional police officers; 3) Implement a City of Baldwin Park image campaign; 4)
Construction of Barnes Park Improvements; 5) Re-alignment of Maine Avenue; 6) New traffic
signals at four locations; and 5) Additional staff in several departments.
The Mayor and City Council expressed their appreciation to each and every staff member for
their diligence and commitment in presenting the budget before its due date. They especially
thanked and commended Interim Chief Executive Officer Mousavi for presenting a balanced
budget on time.
At this time, 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 waive further reading, by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2004-
039 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1. 2004
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005; and, further reading was read, read by title only and Resolution
No. 2004-040 entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 2004-05", was adopted.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco SECOND: CouncilmemberGarcia Carried
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
IN-HOUSE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS CONTINUED FROM MAY 19, zoo4)
The City Council approved the status of each committee and appointments were made as
follows:
Celebrate Baldwin Park Parade Committee: Committee is made up of City Council
representatives, Recreation and Community Services Staff and Commissioners. The
committee meets on an as-needed basis. Councilmember Olivas and Mayor Pro Tern
Pacheco were re-appointed to this committee.
Neighborhood Improvement Committee: Committee is made up of representatives from
various city departments and City Councilmembers to formulate a plan for hosting
neighborhood clean-ups and implement the program. The committee meets on an as-
needed basis. Mayor Lozano and Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco were re-appointed to this
committee.
Job Center Creation Committee: This committee is made up of representatives from the City
Council and staff to establish a job creation center in the City of Baldwin Park.
Councilmember Van Cleave and Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco were re-appointed to this
committee.
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Graffiti Task Force: This committee was established to address high numbers of graffiti
incidents. This committee meets only on an as-needed basis. Mayor Lozano and
Councilmember Van Cleave were reappointed to this committee.
In-House Freeway Task Force: The Freeway Task Force was established to work with
CalTrans to make improvements along 1-10 and 605 Freeways. The task force meets on an
as needed basis. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco and Councilmember Garda were reappointed to
this committee.
Shopping Center Committee: This committee was created to promote the upkeep and
beautification of shopping centers in the City. The committee continues to meet regularly and
is made up of City staff. Councilmembers and Planning Commissioners. Mayor Lozano and
Councilmember Garcia were reappointed to this committee.
Finance Committee: By council consensus, this committee was dissolved.
Economic Development Committee: This committee was established to review possibilities
for Economic Development throughout the City. The committee is made up of City staff and
City Council representatives and meets on a monthly basis. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco and
Councilmember Olivas were reappointed to this committee.
Budget Sub-Committee: This committee was established to provide input on the development
of the budget. This committee will meet on an as needed basis during the budget process
and is made up of City Councilmembers, City Treasurer and staff. Mayor Lozano. Mayor Pro
Tern Pacheco and City Treasurer Contreras were reappointed to this committee.
Fireworks Committee: This committee was established to review the current fireworks
ordinance and recommend changes. It is made up of the City Council and staff and will meet
on an as needed basis. Councilmember Garda and Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco were
reappointed to this committee.
Cable Franchise Ad-hoc Committee: This committee was established to provide input during
the Cable Franchise Negotiations. Franchise negotiations are ongoing and the committee
meets as necessary. This committee should be dissolved at the conclusion of the Franchise
negotiations. There were no objections. Councilmember Van Cleave and Councilmember
Olivas were reappointed to this committee.
Teen Center Task Force: By council consensus, this committee was dissolved.
The following Council Subcommittees were formed to act as Council liaisons with the School
District, Valley County Water District and the Chamber of Commerce.
2+2 City Council / School Board Committee: This committee was created to encourage
communication between the City and the School District. Meetings are held quarterly with
two City Council representatives and two School Board representatives. Councilmember
Garcia and Councilmember Olivas were reappointed to this committee.
2+2 City Council / Water Board Committee: This committee was created to encourage
communication between the City and Valley County Water Board and meets on an as
needed basis. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco and Mayor Lozano were reappointed to this
committee.
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Chamber of Commerce: The City of Baldwin Park does not currently have a Chamber of
Commerce committee however, City Council Chamber liaisons are appointed by resolution
annually. The current Chamber liaisons appointed to the City Council on March 17, 2004 are
listed below. These liaisons can work as the committee or the new committee members can
be appointed separate from the liaisons. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco and Coundlmember
Olivas were appointed to this committee.
PRESENTATION OF ALTERNATIVES TO ADDRESS POSSIBLE FUNDING SHORTAGES
FOR THE BALDWIN PARK BRANCH OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY LIBRARY
Interim Director Mousavi presented the report as follows; With the passage of the Los
Angeles County Budget for FY 2003-04, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
approved a motion to require City's with a branch library to place a special tax on the ballot to
raise funds for the operation of the branch library. Branch libraries in cities that did not hold a
special election would be the first to have services cut in the event of funding shortfalls in
subsequent budget years.
The City Council considered placing this item on the March 2, 2004 ballot but chose to defer
this issue due to the fact that there were no guarantees that the monies raised in Baldwin
Park would stay in Baldwin Park with the Baldwin Park library. City Council asked that this be
brought back for consideration to be placed on the November 2, 2004 ballot.
The funding picture for the County libraries in FY 2004-05 is not bright. While, the Governor
has reduced the cuts to libraries in his May Revise, the library is still facing a $7,000,000 cut
at the County level. In addition, the Library does have a Special District that may be
impacted by the local government deal with the Governor.
Since the County Board of Supervisors passed the motion regarding the special tax, twelve
cities have placed the tax on the ballot. The measure, which needs a 2/3 affirmative vote to
pass, has failed in each City. Staff has also spoken to neighboring cities West Covina, San
Gabriel, Duarte, South El Monte) that did not place the tax on the ballot in the past and none
are considering placing the item on the November ballot. The issues that prevented the City
Council from placing this item on the agenda still exist. The City still does not have a
guarantee from the Library that the monies raised in Baldwin Park will remain in Baldwin
Park. Additionally, the City is not guaranteed any further control in the services the Library
provides nor a guarantee that services will not be cut in the future. The election is expected
to cost the City between $35,000 and $40,000 which will only be reimbursed if the measure
passes.
Since the City of Baldwin Park is not the taxing authority for the library, the City will need to
pass a resolution requesting that the Board of Supervisors place this item on the agenda. If
the City Council wished to do this, a resolution will be presented to the City Council at their
June 16, 2004 meeting in order to meet the Board of Supervisors' deadline of July 15, 2004.
If the City Council chooses not to place the special tax on the ballot for November, there are
still options available to assist the library. Those options are as follows:
1) Directly Fund the Library Some cities, including Claremont and Lancaster, provide
direct funds to the library to ensure that services are provided. While these would be
General Fund expenditures, the City could provide some assistance to the library. In
fact, the $40.000 that would have been committed to an election could be committed
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to the Library. This could provide additional hours of service or reduce the effect of
cutbacks at the library.
2) Partner for Library Services with Other Cities Several cities neighboring Baldwin
Park have libraries in close proximity to our City. West Covina also has a County
library that could be threatened by cuts and may want to work together to ensure
service for both communities. Irwindale has its own library and may want to enter into
an agreement that would benefit both communities.
3) Negotiate an Agreement to Operate Baldwin Park Library It may be possible for the
City to negotiate with the County to take over the Library and receive the current
Baldwin Park property tax allocated to the Library if we can secure alternative funding
for the remaining library operating costs. This could be achieved through a City
assessment or grant funding.
4) Library Summit The City Council may want to defer action on the library until a library
summit is held and input is received from other Baldwin Park agencies as well as
neighboring cities. This summit, which is proposed to be held in mid-July, may open
discussions for other alternatives to assist the library system.
5) Wait and See Since the County of Los Angeles has not approved their budget, the
City Council may want to wait to see how the library will be impacted. If there is a
significant impact to the City, the City Council can proceed with any of the above
alternatives or place the special tax on the ballot later in the year.
Councilmember Garcia stated that she prefers to allocate funding towards library operational
costs as opposed to a special election. Her preference is the Wait and See approach.
Councilmember Olivas prefers the library summit alternative. He stated that approximately
seven months ago, he requested this type of forum. In light of the budget constraints this
would be the appropriate time to coordinate this summit. He suggested that invitations be
extended to other Baldwin Park agencies as well as surrounding cities.
After discussion, by consensus, the City Council approved to proceed with hosting a Library
Summit at the Radisson in mid July and that lunch be provided to those in attendance.
NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE DAY UPDATE
Interim Director Wong presented the report as follows; The purpose of this report is to
provide the City Council with an update on the next Neighborhood Pride Day. The second
Neighborhood Pride Day was originally scheduled for May 15, 2004. however, was
postponed by the Council. The Neighborhood Improvement Committee meeting on May 3,
2004 discussed the creation of partnerships with local churches and businesses and
proposed a new date of June 26, 2004.
Since Home Depot is one of the City's primary partners in the Neighborhood Pride Day, staff
contacted Chip Davis, Store Manager of Home Depot to discuss the possibility of their
participation on the proposed June 26th date. Mr. Davies stated that they would not be able
to participate in the June 26th event. Because summer months are the busiest for Home
Depot, participation may not be an option for them during those months. Mr. Davies also
stated that the October 2003 date of the first Neighborhood Pride Day was perfect. Home
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Depot would definitely be able to participate anytime in October, 2004. Mr. Davis stated that
it is Home Depot's goal to participate at an even greater extent in the second Neighborhood
Pride Day and would only be able to do so after the summer months. The proposed date of
June 26, 2004 would eliminate the Student Essay Project because the school year ends June
10,2004.
Staff has begun to contact other community leaders such as local churches and WalMart.
Two of the churches contacted expressed interest in participating in the event, however, they
requested more information before committing to participation. One church stated that
because the pastor is on vacation for the summer, they could not participate in the summer
event, but would be interested in participating in the fall. Two churches stated that they
would not be able to participate at anytime and messages were left with approximately seven
other local churches.
Steve Youngs, Store Manager for the Baldwin Park WalMart stated that they would be able to
participate at any time.
After discussion, by consensus, the City Council approved to have the next Neighborhood
Pride day on Saturday, July 17, 2004. The Council also tentatively approved to schedule
October 16, 2004, as the date of the next Neighborhood Pride Day and requested Executive
Secretary to the Chief Executive Officer Thompson to verify this date. The Council also
requested that Neighborhood Pride Day events be held at least 3-4 times per year.
COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
REQUEST BY MAYOR LOZANO FOR DISCUSSION OF AMENDING THE GENERAL
PLAN WITH REFERENCE TO REDUCING HIGH DENSITY HOMES AND, DISCUSSION
RELATING TO A MORATORIUM ON CONDOMINIUMS
Mayor Lozano commented that he has been requesting Council action on the issue of high
density home limitations. He expressed his desire of becoming a more growth responsible
community and that high density projects within the City of Baldwin Park be limited in the
future. He supports an amendment to the General Plan that would allow smart growth and
not high density.
He also would like to explore the possibility of placing a moratorium on the development of
condominiums in Baldwin Park. He stated that said entitlements go only to the Planning
Commission. He would like to see those entitlements go before the Council.
Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco stated that he has always been opposed to high density projects in
the city of Baldwin Park and is pleased to see that this Council is moving in the right direction
in addressing this issue. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco requested that this matter be referred to
staff with a request to bring back a report on the best approach to limiting high density
projects and developments in Baldwin Park- He also requested that the zoning regulations
be amended so that these types of projects could be limited in the future.
Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco spoke to the issue of a moratorium on condominiums stating that
moratoriums are temporary. Moratoriums have been approved in the past. Mayor Pro Tern
Pacheco does not feel that moratoriums are an effective tool in minimizing high density
projects.
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City Attorney Scher advised the Council that moratoriums have repeating limits and those
approved previously, would have to be researched-
After discussion, by consensus, Council directed staff to 1) Provide the Council with a report
outlining the best approach to use to limit high density projects; and 2) Research and report
back to the Council, the issue of prior moratoriums on condominium projects and any
applicable repeating limits. There were no objections.
REQUEST BY MAYOR PRO TEM PACHECO FOR DISCUSSION OF SENOR CITIZEN
EXPANSION
Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco reported that he has recently attended functions at the Julia McNiel
Senior Center. He commented that the seniors have outgrown the facility and would like to
explore the possibility of providing the senior citizens with a larger, more permanent facility
that would be exclusively for seniors' use. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco suggested seeking grant
funding for this purpose.
Councilmember Garcia stated that during the planning of the teen center, one of the ideas
discussed was that during the school year, the teen center is available in the mornings. She
suggested that the seniors consider using the teen center in the interim, until such time a
permanent facility is identified.
By Council consensus, staff was directed to research and report back to the Council, the
feasibility of an expansion or a new senior center facility and, also research potential funding
sources and, in the interim, include the option suggested by Councilmember Garcia for
interim use of the teen center.
DISCUSSION OF ATHEN'S DISPOSAL EXPANSION FACILITY AND ITS IMPACT ON
BALDWIN PARK SURFACE STREETS
Staff has been monitoring the Environmental Impact Report process for Athen's Disposal
relating to their proposed expansion project and its impact on Baldwin Park surface streets,
particularly some of the streets leading to the freeway. At the request of Councilmember
Olivas, the City Council by consensus, expressed interest in pursuing the issue of requiring
Athen's to provide mitigation measures as it relates to the maintenance of Baldwin Park
surface streets. Staff was directed to continue its monitoring efforts of the EIR and to
ascertain that Baldwin Park's interests be acknowledged and addressed.
INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S AGREEMENT
Mayor Lozano requested that the issue of the Interim Chief Executive Officer's Agreement be
placed on the next agenda for Council discussion and consideration of an amendment.
INQUIRY REGARDING TOWING COMPANY'S MOVE INTO CITY ARROW HIGHWAY
Mayor Lozano inquired as to what can be done to restrict towing companies from re-locating
along the Arrow Highway corridor.
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REQUEST BY CITY OF IRWINDALE TO EXTEND TRANSIT SERVICE INTO IRWINDALE
Mayor Lozano referred to a letter received from the City of Irwindale requesting the City of
Baldwin Park to consider expanding its transit service into the City of Irwindale. He
requested that this matter be deferred to staff for review and handling. There were no
objections.
REQUEST TO PREPARE AND DISTRIBUTE BROCHURE TO POTENTIAL DEVELOPERS
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING PROJECTS
Chair Lozano requested that a brochure be created that could be distributed to developers
advising what the city is looking for in the construction of new housing.
MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT OF CONDOMINIUMS
Member Olivas requested that the matter relating to a moratorium on the construction of
condominiums be brought back for council review at the June 16, 2004 meeting.
REQUEST TO TIE IN SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS INTO DEVELOPERS' CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL
Member Garcia requested that upon approval of future housing developments, the issue of
signage requirements be tied into the conditions of approval.
REQUEST TO MEET WITH IRWINDALE REGARDING FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF
BALDWIN PARK PIT
Member Garcia requested staff meet with Irwindale regarding the future development of the
Baldwin Park Pit and work to clean-up the neighborhood north of the pit.
COMMISSION VACANCIES
Chief Deputy City Clerk Ramirez announced the upcoming deadline for submission of
commission applications. Councilmember Van Cleave requested to place the notice of
vacancies on the City's marquee. Councilmember Olivas requested that incumbent
commissioners be reminded to reapply.
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 September 1. 2004.
Rosemary M7 reamtreg^CMC
Chief Deputy City
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