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Home My WebLink About2004 07 21 CC MIN2004 07 21 CC MINY ùYPQCOUNCIL CHAMBER 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 JULY 21, 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: 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; Joseph Pannone, 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 men and women who lost lives in Iraq. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Dan Trunco. resident, spoke on issues relating to Councilmember Van Cleave. He also expressed displeasure with the Interim Chief Executive Officer's employment contract. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Lozano requested that the following item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion: Item 10 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-054 APPROVING A MODIFIED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH INDEPENDENT CITIES LEASE FINANCE AUTHORITY ICLFA) Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco requested that the following item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion: Item 12 REQUEST TO INCREASE CITY'S FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER LOAN PROGRAM MAXIMUM LOAN AMOUNT FROM $40,000 TO $70,000 A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-12 with the exception of Item Nos. 10 and 12) as presented, and as follows; MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Councilmember Garcia Carried MINUTES Minutes of May 19, 2004 Regular); June 2, 2004 Special); June 16. 2004 Special); and July 7, 2004 Special), were approved as presented. BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 07-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53276-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 07 21 CC MINY ùYPQCity Council Minutes July 21, 2004 Page 2 TREASURER'S REPORT JUNE 2004 Report was received and filed. WARRANTS & DEMANDS Report was received and filed. PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 22, 2004 TO AUGUST 3, 2004. Report was received and filed. CLAIM REJECTION ESTELLA BERTHIAUME 1.15.04) The City Council rejected the clam of Estella Berthiaume 1.15.04) and directed staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NOS. 1239 AND 1240 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 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; was adopted on second reading; and, 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", was adopted on second reading. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BARNES PARK IMPROVEMENTS, CIP 619C The City Council awarded the contract for inspection services to Alturas Engineering and Construction for a fee of $50. p/hour not to exceed $45,000. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FOR AB939 COMPLIANCE AND SOLID WASTE RELATED PROGRAMS The City Council approved a one 1) year contract with SCS Engineers in an amount not to exceed $66,000. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-056 DECLARING COUNCIL SUPPORT OF SB1160, THE IMMIGRANT RESPONSIBILITY AND SECURITY ACT Further reading, read by title only and Resolution No. 2004-056 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECLARING ITS SUPPORT OF SB 1160 THE IMMIGRANT RESPONSIBILITY AND SECURITY ACT", was adopted. BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 07-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53276-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 07 21 CC MINY ùYPQCity Council Minutes July 21, 2004 Page 3 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1237 RELATING TO ELECTION CONSOLIDATION ELECTION DATE CHANGE Ordinance No. 1237 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, MOVING THE DATE OF THE CITTS GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FROM THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH OF ODD NUMBERED YEARS TO THE FIRST TUESDAY IN MARCH OF EVEN- NUMBERED YEARS", was adopted on second reading. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION RESOLUTION NO, 2004-054 APPROVING A MODIFIED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH INDEPENDENT CITIES LEASE FINANCE AUTHORITY ICLFA) Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco requested to review the possibility of participating in the ICLFA loan program for assistance with down payments and closing costs. By Council consensus, this matter was tabled to August 4, 2004. There were no objections. REQUEST TO INCREASE CITY'S FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER LOAN PROGRAM MAXIMUM LOAN AMOUNT FROM $40,000 TO $70,000 Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco is pleased to see that the amount is being increased for the benefit of the applicants. He suggested that the guidelines be reviewed by the Council for the purpose of amending sections if allowed under federal regulations) that would allow some flexibility to the applicants. A motion was made to approve the increase of the maximum loan amount for the City's First Time Homebuyer Loan Program from $40,000 to $70,000, and to bring back guidelines for possible amendments. MOTION; Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco SECOND: 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 Continued from July 7, 2004) By Council consensus, this matter was tabled to August 4, 2004. APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE A motion was made to appoint Councilmember Garcia as delegate and Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco as alternate to represent the City at the Annual Business Meeting of the League of California Cities to be held September 17-19. 2004 in Long Beach, California. BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 07-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53276-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 07 21 CC MINY ùYPQCity Council Minutes July 21, 2004 Page 4 COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Garcia inquired about the status of the Public Address system in the Council Chamber. She requested that this improvement be made a priority. There were no objections. Councilmember Garcia requested Code Enforcement and/or Police enforcement of the City Ordinance making it unlawful to scavenge for recyclables. There were no objections. Councilmember Garcia requested that staff ensure that the City is pursuing and prosecuting agencies that are illegally posting signs in Baldwin Park. There were no objections. Councilmember Garcia requested that the City host a second meeting regarding the Maine Avenue improvements in the parking lot of Fallas Paredes. There were no objections. Mayor Lozano reported on the success of the recent Neighborhood Pride Day and thank all who participated in this worthwhile event. City Clerk Tizcareno reported alleged drug activity in the vicinity of Bogart and Chilcot Streets. Councilmember Garcia announced the renaming of the Family Service Center to the Ten G. Muse Family Service Center, to be held Thursday, July 29th at 6:30 p.m. Councilmember Garcia announced the upcoming National Night Out event to be held Tuesday, August 3rd at 7:00 p.m., in the council chamber. Councilmember Garcia reported on a speaking engagement at a recent conference sponsored by the City of Azusa. The topics of discussion were health related policies implemented by the Baldwin Park City Council particularly, the No Smoking Ban on City owned property. Councilmember Garcia announced the upcoming Pride of the Valley run to be held August 7th. ADJOURN There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m. Approved as presentea by the Council at their meeting held September 1, 2004. Rosemary M. Ramfrez, CMC Chief Deputy City Clerk BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 07-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53276-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05