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Home My WebLink About2004 08 04 CC MIN2004 08 04 CC MIN¬ÙeøCOUNCIL CHAMBER AUGUST 4, 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 Lozano requested to adjourn in memory of Ida Vasquez and Wanda Jones, Roy Tests' mother. Mayor Lozano requested that a letter of sympathy be sent to the Vasquez family. Mayor Lozano expressed his condolences to Mr. Test, who was in the audience. The Mayor requested that the information received from Mr. Test about the late Ms. Jones be entered into the record as follows: IN MEMORY OF WANDA JONES Wanda was born on September 1, 1904, on a farm in Parsons, Kansas, to parents Herman and Eva Braunsdorf She had two sisters, Fern and Faye, ten and twelve years older. She spent most of her childhood on the farm, helping with the chores, and going to school as much as possible on her horse Sam. Even at an early age she was musically talented. She teamed to play the piano, by ear, with her father playing the fiddle at barn dances. Later she played the piano music for both of her sisters' weddings. In her early teens she and her mother moved into town." She attended high school for two years, and always regretted not having a formal education. She educated herself by reading books, but was a strong advocate for all to Get an education!" In 1920 she married a neighbor's son, Lee Roy Test. who was a World War I veteran. In July of 1921 they had a son, Lee Roy Junior). In the winter of 1921/22 they left Parsons and headed West, living in Arizona, Washington and Oregon. Wanda helped their finances by selling Pendleton Blankets door-to-door. By 1925 they had migrated southward and were able to buy a grocery store on 165th Street in Gardena. California. In 1927 they moved into a house in Los Angeles on 91st Street, just west of Budlong, a few miles from what is now L. A. Airport. About that time they started a small hot dog stand on Central Avenue, just north of Florence Avenue, near the old Goodyear plant. Wanda worked in the eatery, but when that business was unsuccessful, they sold it. BIB] 38293-U01 2004-U02 08-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO54969-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 11/2/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 08 04 CC MIN¬ÙeøCity Council Minutes August 4, 2004 Page 2 During the Great Depression Era they moved several times into apartments where Wanda earned the rent by cleaning the vacant apartments, and doing other work there. Next was the start-up of a restaurant on Glendale Boulevard, just south of Sunset Boulevard, and north of Aimee's Temple", where the 4-Square Gospel" was preached. Again, Wanda took on the job of cooking all the meals in the restaurant, where they also sold 5^ hamburgers the slogans were Bu/em by The Bag" and Best by Test". Most other restaurants were charging 10^ for their hamburgers! There were several more moves with Wanda working various part-time Jobs, whenever she could. When it was time for Roy Junior to start High School, they bought a house on 69th Street, corner of San Pedro Street. This move was prompted by Roy Junior's desire to continue learning the printing trade, specifically as a Linotype operator, and Fremont High School in that area had two of those machines! Roy Senior bought some woodworking tools to make wooden knick-knacks, and Wanda tried selling them from a closed-in front porch of the house. Eventually, in 1939. they were unable to make the payments on that house, owing the huge amount of about $2000! At that time Wanda and Roy Senior separated, and Wanda and Roy Junior moved into a small house on 71st Street, east of San Pedro Street. Wanda got a job working in Hiram's Market which later became Lucky's and eventually now is Albertsons) located on the corner of Florence Avenue and San Pedro Street. By this time Roy Junior had graduated from High School, and was able to work, delivering newspapers and other jobs to help with expenses. Wanda and Roy Junior next moved to a house on 76th Street, east of Main Street. By this time, Roy Junior was working at North American Aviation, making big money 50^ an hour). Wanda also got a job at North American. Her job was to do all the wiring on the back of the instrument panels on B-25 twin-engine bombers like those used in the Doolittle raid on Tokyo). She continued to work at North American throughout most of World War II. Meanwhile, Roy Junior had Joined the Army Air Corps for training as a pilot. Near the end of the war. Wanda married a friend, a widower, that she had known for many years, Perce Jones. Perce was a painting contractor, and Wanda was able to retire" to stay at home. Wanda was given the task of managing all their household expenses, which she did very well, as she had in all her various endeavors. They lived in a nice small home in Bell Gardens, and later moved to Glendora. She and Perce liked to go camping whenever they could, and developed several close friendships with other couples. They fished, hunted, hiked and enjoyed many outdoor activities. During this time, Perce determined that his new wife should have something she had always wanted an organ. She was at all times an avid music lover, and was tremendously pleased to have her own organ. In 1962, while on a camping trip. Perce suffered a fatal heart attack. At this point in her life Wanda started taking many trips, and eventually became a tour escort, visiting many parts of the world, studying up in advance on the area being visited so she could enlighten her clients. BIB] 38293-U01 2004-U02 08-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO54969-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 11/2/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 08 04 CC MIN¬ÙeøCity Council Minutes August 4, 2004 Page 3 She was especially proud of the two trips she made around the world on freighters, not as an escort, but strictly for her own pleasure. On one of her trips she met another gentleman, Henry, who became a good friend. At the age of 75 Wanda moved to Boulder, Colorado, to live near her friend Henry. She was active in the Episcopal Church there and enjoyed the beautiful city and community. She began having some eye trouble, and eventually lost the sight in her right eye from glaucoma. She moved back to Southern California in 1984 to be near her son and family and to enjoy her new great-grand-daughter. All the while she still enjoyed playing the organ, and joined a group of friends who met regularly to play. She put on musical programs at various community events, for clubs, and for many convalescent homes, but never accepted any payment. Wanda believed her talent was a gift from God and she wanted to share it. She was thrilled to be asked to perform her music for others and had a fine alto voice. She also composed two musical pieces that she published. In spite of her diminishing sight she still enjoyed going to places, and events, whenever Roy and Irene could take her. She loved being with people and conversed easily with those she met. On her way to a meeting on July 13th. she fell and broke her right hipbone. She had corrective hip surgery, which went well. However the stress of recovery and physical therapy was apparently too much for her, and she passed away on July 26th. Wanda had a good life, always because no matter what the situation, she made the best of it. and made it a good life. She was an avid reader, especially of National Geographic Magazines and anything about archeology or travel. She kept up correspondence with her many friends she met in her travels and she kept aware of what was going on in the world and wrote letters to government officials when she had an idea or an opinion. Even at the age of 99 she sent a suggestion to the World Trade Center re-planners to incorporate a large flower garden to duplicate the American Flag. She was fiercely proud of her son Roy, a World War II pilot, her grandson Roger, a pharmacist and theologian, her granddaughter Peggy, a teacher at West Covina High School, and her great-granddaughter Cristina, a student at University of California at Riverside. We will all miss her, and remember her as a lady of great determination and a great lady. Baldwin Park Residents Acknowledged for Military Service Mayor Lozano publicly recognized the military service of Baldwin Park residents Eli Torres and Fernando Brito. Comments Regarding Diversity at Concert in the Park Series Councilmember Olivas announced the upcoming Concert in the park series and expressed pleasure with the diversity of entertainment presented at the concert series. Maine Avenue Improvement Meeting Councilmember Garcia announced the upcoming Maine Avenue improvement meeting to be held Tuesday, August 24, 2004 in the Fallas Paderes parking lot. BIB] 38293-U01 2004-U02 08-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO54969-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 11/2/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 08 04 CC MIN¬ÙeøCity Council Minutes August 4, 2004 Page 4 PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS The City Council Joined the Mayor in presenting the Commendation as follows: Eduardo Magdaleno A certificate of Academic Achievement was presented to Eduardo Magdaleno for receiving the 2004 Presidential Education Achievement Award. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Roy Test expressed his appreciation to the City Council for their presence at his mother's funeral services and for the flowers sent by the City. He also thanked Director Manuel Carrilio for serving as a pallbearer. Ms. Claudia Bernard, 13850 Ramona Parkway, expressed dismay at the drug activity in her neighborhood. She is requesting police enforcement of illegal drug activity in this area. Mayor Lozano referred this matter to Chief Kling and requested that the Council be provided with a status report outlining the Police Departments handling of this matter. Mr. Dan Trunco, resident, spoke on issues relating to CouncilmemberVan Cleave. Ms. Teri Muse, resident, thanked the City Council for their favorable support in renaming the Family Service in her honor. Ms. Muse stated that she looks forward to volunteering her time at the Ten G. Muse Family Service Center and working on issues of mutual concern. CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-6 as presented, and as follows: MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco SECOND: Councilmember Garcia Carried MINUTES The minutes of July 21, 2004 Special), were approved as presented. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Report was received and filed. PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 5, 2004 TO AUGUST 17, 2004 The City Council approved the preparation and presentation of the proposed certificates, proclamations and plaques as outlined in report dated August 4, 2004. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BLEECKER AND NUBIA STREETS STORM DRAIN, CIP 884 AND APPROVAL TO CHANGE ORDER #2 The City Council awarded the contract for the construction of Bleecker and Nubia Street Storm Drain, CIP 884 to MIaden Grbavac Construction Company in the amount of $851,090. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement. Change Order No. 2 for Advanced BIB] 38293-U01 2004-U02 08-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO54969-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 11/2/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 08 04 CC MIN¬ÙeøCity Council Minutes-August 4, 2004 Page 5 Applied Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $22,000 was approved. Staff was authorized to carry over the balance of CDBG funds from FY 2003-04. Authorization was given to appropriate Gas Tax funds in the amount of $275,000. The Director of Public Works was authorized to execute any necessary change orders in an amount not to exceed ten percent 10%) of the original contract amount. RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIES LEASE FINANCE; AUTHORITY AGREEMENT CONTINUED FROM JULY 21.2004) The City Council approved Amendment No. 4 to the Joint Powers Agreement with Independent Cities Lease Finance Authority ICLFA) and, further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2004-054 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING THE INDEPENDENT CITIES LEASE FINANCE AUTHORITY AND APPROVING OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING THERETO," was adopted. APPROVAL OF MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY'S FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER LOAN PROGRAM The City Council approved modifications to the City's existing First Time Homebuyer Loan Program Guidelines as follows: 1) Extended the term of the loan from 10 years to 15 years; 2) The City/Agency may opt to approve the loan in conjunction with other City, State or Federal Programs i.e., City of Baldwin Park's Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program, the Lease to Purchase Program. CalHome and VA Loans). The City will not consider a third trust deed position to non-government programs; and 3) The interest rate declines one point every three years previous decline was every two years). Interest is forgiven after 15 years. PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PLAN Interim Director Wong presented the report as follows: This report requests City Council self- certification of compliance with the Los Angeles County Management Program. In 1992, the Congestion Management Program CMP) forged new ground in linking transportation, land use and air quality decisions for one of the most complex urban areas in the Country. The CMP has been continuously updated approximately every two years as a result of a voter- approved initiative Proposition 111). In January 2004, the City received a draft copy of the 2004 Congestion Management Program which is scheduled to be adopted by the MTA Board on July 22, 2004. The state legislature requires the MTA to annually monitor and determine that local jurisdictions are in compliance with the CMP. A self-certification process has been established by the MTA to simplify the process for both the local Jurisdictions and the MTA. In conclusion, Interim Director Wong stated that the City's Planning Division has been tracking development projects in accordance with the CMP Deficiency Plan process since 1994. However, as part of the approval of the 2003 Short Range Transportation Plan, the MTA Board authorized a nexus study to evaluate the feasibility of implementing a congestion mitigation fee and as a result the requirements for maintaining a positive credit balance have been suspended. BIB] 38293-U01 2004-U02 08-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO54969-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 11/2/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 08 04 CC MIN¬ÙeøCity Council Minutes-August 4, 2004 Page 6 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, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2004-057 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FINDING THE CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CMP AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE 65089." MOTION: Councilmember Olivas 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 21, 2004) Personnel Commission Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco requested to nominate incumbent Commissioner Cecelia D. Bernal and new applicant Barry Lu to serve as members of the Personnel Commission. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco requested that the rote of the Personnel Commission members be expanded. There were no objections. A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2004-050 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2003-071 APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK. SPECIFICALLY APPOINTING CECELIA D. BERNAL TO OFFICE NO. 1 FOR A TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2006; AND APPOINTING BARRY LU TO OFFICE NO, 2 FOR A TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2006". MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Councilmember Van Cleave Carried Planning Commission Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco requested to nominate incumbent Commissioners Nancy Lozano, Jesus Leyson and Rafael Garcia to serve as members of the Planning Commission. There were no objections. A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2004-051 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2003-047, APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, SPECIFICALLY APPOINTING NANCY LOZANO TO OFFICE NO. 3 FOR A TERM TO JUNE 30, 2006; AND APPOINTING JESUS LEYSON TO OFFICE NO. 4 FOR A TERM TO JUNE 30, 2006; AND APPOINTING RAFAEL GARCIA TO OFFICE NO. 5 FOR A TERM TO JUNE 30. 2006". MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Councilmember Van Cleave Carried Recreation and Community Services Commission Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco requested to nominate incumbent Commissioners Ana Lujan, Martha Reyes, Irma Tarango, Ralph Galvan and new applicant George Camacho to serve as members of the Recreation and Community Services Commission. BIB] 38293-U01 2004-U02 08-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO54969-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 11/2/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 08 04 CC MIN¬ÙeøCity Council Minutes August 4, 2004 Page 7 A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2004-052 entitled, A RESOLUTION OP THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2003-068 APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK. SPECIFICALLY APPOINTING ANA LUJAN TO OFFICE NO. 1 FOR A TERM TO JUNE 30. 2006; AND APPOINTING MARTHA REYES TO OFFICE NO. 2 FOR A TERM TO JUNE: 30, 2006; AND APPOINTING IRMA TARANGO TO OFFICE NO. 3 FOR a TERM TO JUNE 30, 2006; AND APPOINTING GEORGE CAMACHO TO OFFICE NO. 6 SVHS STUDENT COMMISSIONER) FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2005; AND APPOINTING RALPH GALVAN TO OFFICE NO. 7 BPHS STUDENT COMMISSIONER) FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30. 2005". MOTION: Coundlmember Olivas SECOND: Councilmember Van Cleave Carried A motion was made to defer the appointment to office No. 8 North Park High School Student Commissioner) until after September 1, 2004. MOTION: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Councilmember Van Cleave Carried COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Olivas thanked former Councilmember Tern Muse for her efforts in bringing to fruition the Teri G. Muse Family Service Center. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco thanked staff for their work on the National Night Out event. He also thanked staff for their efforts in coordinating a successful summer Concert in the Park Series- ADJOURN There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m., in memory of Ida Vasquez and Wanda Jones. Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held September 15, 2004. Rosemary M. Ramirez, CMC Chief Deputy City Clerk BIB] 38293-U01 2004-U02 08-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO54969-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 11/2/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05