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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 07 07 CC MIN2004 07 07 CC MINY ùYPQ  COUNCIL CHAMBER JULY 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: Councilmembers: 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 Director; Manny Carrillo, Recreation and Community Services Director; Kathryn Tizcareno, City Clerk; Maria A. Contreras, City Treasurer; and Rosemary M. Ramirez, Chief Deputy City Clerk ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor expressed his condolences to the families of the seven soldiers who lost lives in Iraq. Mayor Lozano requested to adjourn in memory of Mr. Cortez, Lupe Cortez' husband). PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Dan Trunco, resident, expressed displeasure with the proposed amendment to the contract with AAE Engineering. Ms. Shirley Bien, representing Healthcare Resources, presented blank certificates for presentation by the Mayor. CONSENT CALENDAR City Attorney Scher commented on Item Nos. 10, 11 and 13, stating that all Agreements pertaining to these items will include pertinent information such as the contract amount, start date, and contact information. Councilmember Olivas requested that the following item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion: Item 7 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO ELECTION CONSOLIDATION ELECTION DATE CHANGE Councilmember Van Cleave requested that the following item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion: Item 8 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-ADVANCED APPLIED ENGINEERING AAE) BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 07-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53277-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 07 07 CC MINY ùYPQ  City Council Minutes July 7, 2004 Page 2 A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-18 with the exception of item Nos. 7 and 8, as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco SECOND: Councilmember Olivas Carried MINUTES The minutes of May 11, 2004 Special Meeting); May 18, 2004 Special Meeting); and June 9, 2004 Special Meeting), were approved as presented. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Report was received and filed. TREASURER'S REPORT MAY, 2004 Report was received and filed. PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 8, 2004 TO JULY 20, 2004 The City Council approved the preparation and presentation of the proposed certificates, proclamations and plaques as outlined in report dated July 7, 2004. CLAIM REJECTION ARMIDA ROMERO NUNEZ 12.01.03) The City Council rejected the claim ofArmida Romero Nunez 12.01.03) and directed staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE Ordinance No. 1231 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADDING SECTION 10.100 TO THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND COLLECTION OF A CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION FEE", was adopted on second reading. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO- 60200 BOWDEN DEVELOPMENT The City Council approved Final Tract Map 60200; Developer: Bowden Development; Location: 4316 Walnut Street. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO THE USED OIL OPPORTUNITY GRANT The City Council awarded the contract for professional services related to the Used Oil Opportunity Grant to Ecolutions in the amount of $64,900 for FY 2004-05 and FY 2005-06. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO THE USED OIL BLOCK GRANT The City Council awarded the contract for professional services related to the Used Oil Recycling Program to KJ Services Environmental Consulting in the amount of $14,390 per year for FY 2004-05 and FY 2005-06 and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement. BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 07-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53277-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 07 07 CC MINY ùYPQ  City Council Minutes July 7, 2004 Page 3 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM NPDES) STORM WATER CONSULTANT SERVICES The City Council awarded the contract to TECS Environmental Compliance Services in the amount of $70,105 for FY 2004-06 and authorized the Director of Public Works to execute any necessary change orders to meet permit requirements not to exceed ten percent 10%) of the original contract amount. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISCHARGE PROGRAM The City Council awarded a two-year contract for Industrial Waste Discharge Program Services to John L. Hunter and Associates in the amount of $46,200 for FY 2004-06 and authorized the Director of Public Works to execute any necessary change orders to meet permit requirements not to exceed ten percent 10%) of the original contract amount. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement. LIBRARY FUNDING UPDATE The City Council authorized postponement of the Library Summit until August, 2004, so that a new format and agenda can be developed. BIENNIAL REVIEW OF CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE The City Council concurred that there were no changes necessary to the City's Conflict of Interest Code and Resolution No. 2002-089 shall remain in effect. VECTOR CONTROL SERVICES STATUS Report dated July 7, 2004 was received and filed. RESOLUTION ADJUSTING REFUSE RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REFUSE SERVICES Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2004-048 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA SETTING RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REFUSE RATES", was adopted. SUPPORT OF RESOLUTION URGING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO PLACE A HALF-CENT SALES TAX TO FUND PUBLIC SAFETY ON THE NOVEMBER 2004 BALLOT Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2004-055 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK URGING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO PLACE THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY SALES TAX INITIATIVE ON THE NOVEMBER 2004 BALLOT", was adopted. BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 07-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53277-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 07 07 CC MINY ùYPQ  City Council Minutes July 7, 2004 Page 4 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1237 RELATING TO ELECTION CONSOLIDATION ELECTION DATE CHANGE Interim Chief Executive Officer Mousavi presented the report as follows: At its meeting held June 16, 2004, The City Council introduced for first reading, Ordinance No. 1237. This ordinance will change the City's General Municipal Election to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of odd-numbered years, whereby extending existing terms for all elected officials by eight 8) months. Councilmember Olivas stated that Attorney Shan Thever has indicated to him that through his work with the County, Mr. Thever would be able to obtain Board approval for the election date to be changed to March of even-numbered years, this would extend existing terms for all elected officials by twelve 12) months. Councilmember Olivas invited Mr. Thever to the lectern. Attorney Thever confirmed that he would assist in this matter so that the City's election will be consolidated with the already established state primary election in March of even-numbered years. A motion was made to accept Mr. Thever's offer to assist the City in obtaining Board of Supervisor approval of this change and, adopt on second reading Ordinance No. 1237, as amended, entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, MOVING THE DATE OF THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FROM THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIST MONDAY IN MARCH OF ODD- NUMBERED YEARS TO THE FIRST TUESDAY IN MARCH OF EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS." MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco Carried APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ADVANCED APPLIED ENGINEERING AAE) Councilmember Van Cleave requested to pull this matter for a separate vote- A motion was made to approve Amendment No. 2, which increases the hourly rate for Professional Services by Advanced Applied Engineering AAE for Interim Chief Executive Officer services. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco SECOND: Councilmember Garcia NOES: Councilmember Van Cleave Carried PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN INCREASE TO EXISTING FEES AND ESTABLISHING NEW FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE, PROCESSING, AND FILING OF VARIOUS CITY SERVICES AND PERMITS IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S DEPARTMENT Interim Director Wong presented the report as follows: The purpose of this report is to update existing fees for the Planning. Building, Code Enforcement, Engineering, and Redevelopment Divisions, as well as the Chief Executive Officer's Department. BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 07-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53277-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 07 07 CC MINY ùYPQ  City Council Minutes July 7, 2004 Page5 There are existing fees in each department which do not cover the actual cost of providing particular services. In order for staff to justify the fee increases and proposed fees, a connection or nexus was established between the actual cost to provide the service, including staff time and overhead, and the fee. Also included in the Resolution, is the new resident and non-resident fee for parking at the Park and Ride lot at the intersection of Ramona Boulevard and Badillo Street- Said increase was approved by Council at their meeting held June 16, 2004. Quimby Fees, Public Art Fees, Traffic Congestion and Storm Drain Fees will be brought back to Council for consideration and approval in August. Interim Director Wong requested that prior to adoption of the Resolution, amendments be made by deleting the section(s) authorizing the Director to establish fees. Interim Director Wong also recommended that the Redevelopment Agency fees be omitted from the Resolution. Redevelopment Agency fees will be brought back at the next meeting for council consideration and approval. Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. There was no one wishing to speak, therefore, the public hearing was CLOSED. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco recommended that a sliding scale be established for the Exclusive Negotiation Agreements and that the revised scheduled be brought back to the City Council for consideration of approval. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco also recommended that the City Council review the city-wide fee schedule on an annual basis, preferably prior to adoption of the budget. A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2004-049 as amended by deleting the section(s) authorizing the Director to establish fees and. by omitting the Redevelopment Agency Fees from the Resolution. Resolution No. 2004-049, entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING THE SETTING OF FEES FOR ISSUANCE PROCESSING, AND FILING OF VARIOUS CITY SERVICES AND PERMITS IN THE CITY, SPECIFICALLY THOSE FEES RELATING TO BUILDING, CODE ENFORCEMENT, PLANNING, REDEVELOPMENT, ENGINEERING, AND PARKING FEES," was adopted. MOTION: Councilmember Garcia SECOND: Councilmember Olivas NOES: Councilmember Van Cleave Carried REPORTS OF OFFICERS REVIEW OF COMMISSION APPLICANTS AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND/OR REAPPOINTMENTS TO FILL THE JUNE 30, 2004 SCHEDULED VACANCIES ON THE PERSONNEL, PLANNING AND RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONS A motion was made to table this matter to July 21, 2004. MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Mayor Lozano Carried ORDINANCES ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AND ADOPTING BYLAWS OF THE NEWLY ESTABLISHED COMMISSION BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 07-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53277-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 07 07 CC MINY ùYPQ  City Council Minutes July 7, 2004 Page 6 Interim Chief Executive Officer Mousavi presented the report as follows; The purpose of this report is to present the City Council with options to enhance the City's economic development position and to take action to institute proposed changes. In 1974 the Baldwin Park Redevelopment Agency was formed to address areas of blight throughout the City. Since its inception, the Redevelopment Agency has developed six redevelopment project areas in the City and focuses its efforts on improving those areas. The Redevelopment Agency has the authority to buy and sell property, finance projects and take other actions as necessary to improve a project area. Also in 1974, legislation established a mechanism for California cities to form Community Development Commissions. Community Development Commissions have the same authority as a Redevelopment Agency, as well as any other powers, duties and responsibilities delegated by the City Council. Economic Development for the entire City as well as some housing oversight can also be included as a part of the duties of a Community Development Commission CDC). While the City Council through their role as the Redevelopment Agency Board, has been successful in redeveloping the Cit/s project areas, their efforts have been limited to the six project areas established in accordance with redevelopment law. However, the City Council has recently expressed interest in providing more oversight to developments throughout the City, particularly the manner in which housing developments are approved. The development of a CDC would provide the City Council with the freedom to delegate to that commission the review and marketing of both residential and commercial developments throughout the City without reducing any control and authority over the redevelopment project areas. The powers and duties the City Council can delegate include participating in development review, business retention/attraction strategies and City promotion. Community Development Commissions also have a more positive image as their focus is not only on eliminating blight but on promoting and enhancing the City as a whole. State law does allow for the entire authority of the Housing Authority to be absorbed by the Community Development Commission along with the Redevelopment Agency. However, at this time it is proposed that the Community Development Commission take on the authority of the Redevelopment Agency and general housing concerns. Specific Section 8 Housing issues, as well as other housing matters now governed by the Housing Authority would remain under the auspices of the Housing Authority. If the City Council wishes to incorporate the Housing Authority duties into the CDC this can take place in the future. If the City Council chooses to create a CDC to serve the function of the Redevelopment Agency Board, then there are three steps that need to be completed as follows: 1) Declaration of Need for Community Development Commission Ordinance No. 1239 declares the need for the City of Baldwin Park to create a CDC and to transfer the authority of the Redevelopment Agency to the CDC. This need is based on the City Council's desire to play a more significant role in the promotion of the City. business retention and oversight in housing developments; 2) Naming the City Council as the Community Development Commission Ordinance No. 1240 appoints the City Council as the CDC, establishes the monthly stipend to be paid to the CDC members and delegates the nature, power, authority, functions and jurisdiction of the CDC, in addition to those transferred, by law, from the Redevelopment Agency; 3) Community Development Commission By-Laws In order to define the operation of the CDC. it is necessary to adopt by-laws for the organization. Key BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 07-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53277-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 07 07 CC MINY ùYPQ  City Council Minutes July 7, 2004 Page 7 items in the by-laws include the establishment of the Chair and Vice-Chair, the establishment of meeting days and times and the general roles of the Commission including the appointment or designation of other officers of the Commission, such as Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Director. Since the duties of the CDC are more far reaching than those of the Redevelopment Agency, the monthly expenses to the Commission will be more than that of the Redevelopment Agency. Any additional costs including a slight increase in material and supplies costs to print new stationary can be absorbed in the current Redevelopment Agency budget. If there is a need to amend the budget, then that can be addressed during the mid-year review. A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and introduce for first reading, Ordinance No- 1239 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE NEED FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, AND TRANSFERRING ALL DUTIES. POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION"; and, waive further reading, read by title only and introduce for first reading, Ordinance No. 1240 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO BE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION"; and, adopt the Bylaws of the Commission. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco SECOND: Councilmember Garcia Carried FINANCIAL SERVICES REFUNDING OF EXISTING FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS Heard and discussed concurrently with Community Redevelopment Agency Item No. 26) Interim Director Wong presented the report as follows: The purpose of this report is to receive City Council approval to refund the outstanding 1994 Lease Revenue Refunding Bond and to hire a financing team to include an underwriter and bond / disclosure counsel on the proposed refinancing. On June 16. 2004, staff provided the Agency a report and draft request for qualifications RFQ) for financial services and requested authorization to continue with the RFQ preparation. Because interest rates are likely to increase in the near term. the Agency directed staff to negotiate the best terms with the firms for the Agency's consideration at the next meeting. The Redevelopment Agency directed staff to analyze the Agency's current financial obligations and explore the possibility of refunding or refinancing certain bonded debt to take advantage of possibly lower interest rates. In addition, staff was also directed to explore the possibility of issuing new debt for future projects. Staff met with two underwriters: 2) Chilton & Associates and 2) Kinsell, Newcomb & DeDios, Inc. In addition, Prager, Sealy & Co., LLC and Bane of America Securities, LLC, delivered information on their firms to the Finance Department. The firm Chilton & Associates was the underwriter of the most recent bond refinancing, the Puente Merced Series 2003 Sales Tax and Tax Allocation Refunding Bond. Chilton & Associates has over 34 years of experience. The firm Kinsell, Newcome & DeDios, Inc., has over 19 years of experience. Staff informed the consultants that the City and Agency were interested in i) identifying those bonds that were feasible for refinancing, and ii) examining BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 07-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53277-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 07 07 CC MINY ùYPQ  City Council Minutes July 7, 2004 Page 8 the potential for creating new bonded debt to alleviate and enhance our financial circumstances. According to Chilton & Associates, the 1994 Lease Revenue Refunding Bond would be economically viable for refunding by either a) reducing our debt service at an annual savings of about $50,000 or b) maintaining the current level of debt service payment but receive an upfront payment of about $460,000. The estimated cost of issuance and underwriters discount would be about $195,000 not including bond insurance premium). The benefit of purchasing bond insurance is obtaining lower interest rates and hence reduced debt service payments. Chilton & Associates also analyzed combining the refunding with $2 million of new improvements to the Senior Citizen's Center. Chilton & Associates has indicated that if the City extends the amortization period to 20 years or longer, the City can keep its annual payments at or below the current level of $682,000. This option would have a cost of issuance of $231,000. According to Chilton & Associates, the other City and Agency issues would not be feasible for refunding under the current market conditions. Staff negotiated with Chilton & Associates for a reduction on the underwriter's fees. They agreed to reduce the underwriter's discount to 1.25% of the financing par amount. Originally, Chilton & Associates stated an underwriter's discount at 1.5%. The refinancing process will require the City to engage an investment banker to serve as underwriter and an attorney firm to serve as bond and disclosure counsel. Chilton & Associates can perform the underwriter role. In regards to the bond counsel role. the Agency, in the past, has contracted with Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith; Jones Hall; Marilyn L. Garcia; and Burke. Williams, Sorensen & Gaar as bond counsel. Staff negotiated a cost reduction with Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith for bond counsel and disclosure counsel services. Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith has reduced their fees by $14,000. Their fee for bond counsel is $34,000 plus costs not to exceed $2,000 and for disclosure counsel their fee is $23,000 plus costs not to exceed $2,000. Typically a bond refunding takes about 10 weeks and includes the preparation of legal documents by the bond counsel, preparation of the official statement by the underwriter and the issuing of redemption notices by a trustee, marketing the bond, pricing the bond, sale of the bond and the official closing. Director Wong concluded by stating that there is one other bond issue which may be refinanced the Agency 1990 Series A Central Business District Bond. Staff will discuss and negotiate this bond issue with 1) Kinsell, Newcomb & DeDios, Inc., 2) Bane of America Securities, LLC, and 3) Prager, Sealy & Co., LLC. A motion was made to: 1) Approve the refunding of the 1994 Lease Revenue Refunding Bond and authorize the preparation of all necessary forms and legal documents; 2) Hire the firm of Chilton & Associates as the underwriter for the refinancing of the City's outstanding 1994 Lease Revenue Bond. Chilton & Associates has agreed to reduce the underwriter's discount to 1.25% of the financing par amount; 3) Hire the legal firm of Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith, LLP as bond and disclosure counsel on the aforementioned refinancing. Their fee for bond counsel is $34,000 plus costs not to exceed $2.000 and for disclosure counsel their fee is $23,000 plus costs not to exceed $2.000; and 4) Authorize the Agency to analyze further the refinancing of the 1990 Series A Central Business District Bond and that the cost of issuance be negotiated by meeting with the firms of 1) Kinsell, Newcomb & De BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 07-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53277-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 07 07 CC MINY ùYPQ City Council Minutes July 7, 2004 Page 9 Dios, Inc., 2) Bane of America Securities. LLC, and 3) Prager Sealy & Co., LLC. Staff will report back at the next earliest Agency meeting. MOTION: Councilmember Garcia SECOND: Councilmember Van Cleave Carried COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Olivas and Mayor Lozano thanked staff for a successful 4th of July event. Councilmember Van Cleave apologized for his absence at the event. Councilmember Garcia thanked the Police Department for another successful PRIDE platoon graduation. Councilmember Olivas thanked staff for a remarkable job done in preparing the fee schedule staff report and resolution in such an expeditious manner. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco commended the Public Works Department staff for the installation and maintenance of the signal light at the 10 Freeway and Garvey Avenue, near the Home Depot. City Treasurer Contreras thanked the Police Department for providing extra patrol near the fireworks booths. Councilmember Garcia announced the upcoming Cancer Awareness Relay For Life Walk to be held August 21, 2004 at Sierra Vista High School. She requested that a city-wide employee department) recruitment campaign effort take place, seeking participants for this event. There were no objections. Councilmember Garcia requested staff to look into the installation of a traffic signal at the 10 Freeway at the Baldwin Park Boulevard exit. She suggested possibly partnering with surrounding businesses to offset costs associated with this improvement. There were no objections. Councilmember Garcia requested that future Concert in the Park series include public service announcements that provide information to the audience regarding health related issues. She suggested that the upcoming Concert highlight Lupus. There were no objections. Councilmember Garcia requested that future Redevelopment Agency conceptual approval" items include a Powerpoint presentation with the accompanying staff report. There were no objections. ADJOURN There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m., in memory of Mr. Cortez Approved as pregghted by the Council at their meeting held September 1, 2004. Rosemary l\^f Ramire^, CMC Chief Deputy City Clerk BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 07-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53277-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05