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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 02 01 CC MIN2006 02 01 CC MINHÄ—@¸—Õ)Xþ MINUTES CITY OF BALDWIN PARK WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY CITY COUNCIL 01, 2006 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL A CHAMBERS 14403 E. Pacific Avenue Baldwin Park Manuel Lozano, Mayor David J. Olivas, Mayor Pro Tern Anthony J. Bejarano, Marlen Garcia, Ricardo Pacheco Councilmembers Maria Contreras, City Treasurer Susan Rubio, City Clerk The CITY COUNCIL of the City of Baldwin Park met in REGULAR SESSION at the above time and place. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Present: Councilmember Bejarano, Councilmember Garcia, Councilmember Pacheco, Mayor Pro Tern Olivas, Mayor Lozano. Absent: None. Also Present: Vijay Singhal, Chief Executive Officer, Stephanie Scher, City Attorney, Hennie Apodaca, Interim Finance Director, Manuel Carrillo, Recreation and Community Services Director, Mark Kling, Chief of Police, Shafique Naiyer, Public Works Director, Maria A. Contreras, City Treasurer, Susan Rubio, City Clerk, Rosemary M. Ramirez, Chief Deputy City Clerk. INVOCATION Led by Councilmember Pacheco. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano adjourned the meeting in memory of Evangeline Holguin, mother of Valley County Water District Boardmember Dolores Holguin; Mary Theresa Nieto, mother of Deputy City Clerk Laura Nieto; and Amber Lynette Quijano, Baldwin Park High School student. Mayor Lozano read a biography of Ms. Quijano. City Treasurer Contreras also requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of the father of Valentin Aguilar, Public Works Department. Mayor Lozano commented on the arrest of his brother for controlled substance. Councilmember Pacheco commented on the Smart Growth Conference in Denver, recommended by Councilmember Bejarano. The Council was able to bring back various information that would be helpful to the City. Councilmember Page 1 of 7 2006 02 01 CC MINHÄ—@¸—Õ)Xþ Bejarano thanked the Council for attending the conference. Mayor Pro Tern Olivas & Councilmember Pacheco welcomed newly appointed Community Development Director Matthew Lamb. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the 2006 Employee Recognition Dinner sponsors The Council presented the Certificates to those contributors that were in attendance. Proclamation presentation to the American Heart Association proclaiming February Go Red" Month in the City of Baldwin Park The Council presented the Proclamation to the American Heart Association. Introduction of newly appointed Housing Rehabilitation Specialist Maribel Enriquez and newly appointed Housing Quality Standards Inspector Rocio Rivera This item was continued to the February 15, 2006 meeting. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Alfonso Contreras thanked the City Council for recognition of the Sister Cities Association, recognized the 50th Anniversary of the City of Baldwin Park and announced that the Upper San Gabriel Water District will be giving away one- thousand free toilets on Saturday, February 4 at Potrero Elementary School in El Monte. This service was available to any Baldwin Park residents. Maria & Miguel Salazar with the assistance of City Interpreter Salceda), 3427 Baldwin Park Boulevard, addressed the Council on the issue of the Villa Capri Mobile Home Park and requested Council's assistance in the matter of their rental increase. Mayor Lozano & Mayor Pro Tern Olivas commented that staff was directed to seek alternatives for the tenants in the mobile home park and advised that there is not rent control in the City of Baldwin Park. Mayor Lozano advised that when more infomation is available, it will be forwarded to them. Councilmember Bejarano inquired about relocation and/or housing alternatives for low income residents through the City's Housing Authority and Councilmember Pacheco commented that upon research of the mobile home laws, there is little the Council could do to help. He also stated that there are several steps that need to be taken by the new property owners with regard to relocation and directed staff to expedite assistance to the residents in teh mobile home park. Jose Castellanos, with assistance from City Interpreter Salceda), Villa Capri resident, advised the Council that he paid cash for his home, had not received the title and was not advised by the owner that there would be any changes. Page 2 of 7 2006 02 01 CC MINHÄ—@¸—Õ)Xþ Councilmembers Bejarano & Pacheco advised that there are low cost legal services available to the mobile home residents. Councilmember Bejarano advised that they could contact Legal Aid at 213-640-3881 or 213-487-7609. There is a Housing Evictions Defense Unit Advocate Department that could provide legal services at low or no cost. Councilmember Pacheco requested that staff call the numbers at Legal Aid to ensure that there is follow through. Mayor Lozano directed the residents to the Housing Department. Amanda Serrato, Baldwin Park resident advised the Council that she had forwarded a letter to the Baldwin Park Postmaster Bernal, requesting that the drive-through mailboxes be reinstalled at the local post office. Ms. Serrato asked for Council support. She also spoke on the traffic issues at Margaret Heath Elementary and advised that Principal Arrellano is attempting to have a crossing guard for the school. Mayor Lozano suggested that Ms. Serrato send a letter to Congresswoman Solis, as the post office if federal property. He also advised that there are assessments being done city-wide to improve safety in Baldwin Park. Mayor Pro Tern Olivas requested that Postmaster Bernal be invited to a future Council meeting. Fidel Vargas, 14029 Ohio Street, also addressed the Council on the post office issue in the city. Mr. Vargas supports the placement of a drive-through mail box on site. Councilmember Garcia commented that there had been meetings with the Congresswoman but at this time, federal funds are no available for improvements. Dan Trunco, 4038 Walnut Street, commented on the issue of the mobile home park residents and the traffic situation at the post office. Ken Smith of the Learning Center, also President of the Chamber of Commerce, introduced Ed Cassanova, newly appointed Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Cassanova pledged his enthusiasm and committment to the City of Baldwin Park. Andrea Carrillo, 15159 Navilla introduced herself to the Council as a recent graduate of UCSD, a graduate of the Baldwin Park school system and an applicant to the Planning Commission. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-5 as presented and as follows: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Olivas, seconded by Mayor Lozano. 1. WARRANTS & DEMANDS City Council received and filed. 2. PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR Page 3 of 7 2006 02 01 CC MINHÄ—@¸—Õ)Xþ THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1, 2006 TO FEBRUARY 14, 2006 City Council approved the preparation and presentation of the awards as outlined in staff report. 3. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE AND SOLICIT BIDS FOR FY 2005-2006 GAS TAX STREET SLURRY SEAL PROJECT, CIP 850 City Council 1) approved the plans and specifications for FY 2005-2006 Gas Tax Street Slurry Seal Project, CIP 850 and 2) authorized staff to advertise and solicit bids for the construction phase of this project. 4. APPROVAL TO RELEASE FUNDS ALLOCATED BY THE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM City Council 1) authorized the Police Department staff to proceed with purchasing police equipment and training of Police Department personnel; 2) authorized the Interim Finance Director to make a budget amendment in the amount of $98,694 to the Grants Fund 139.00.0000; and 3) authorized the Chief of Police to complete any required documents for processing the purchase of equipment and for acquiring the full reimbursement of Grant Funds. 5. AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH VIJAY SINGHAL, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER City Council approved the amendment. Mayor Pro Tern Olivas inquired about the interoperable equipment being used in the Police Department. REPORTS OF OFFICERS 6. REVIEW OF COMMISSION APPLICANTS AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO FILL THE JUNE 30, 2005 SCHEDULED VACANCIES ON VARIOUS COMMISSIONS Continued from November 16,2005); AND THE UNSCHEDULED VACANCIES ON THE PLANNING AND RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Motion: A motion was made to appoint Margarita Vargas to Office No. 4 of the Housing Commission. Moved by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Pacheco. Motion: A motion was made to appoint Magda Torrelles to Office No. 3 of the Housing Commission. Moved by Councilmember Bejarano, seconded by Councilmember Garcia. Motion: A motion was made to appoint Sally Weick to Office No. 3 of the Personnel Commission. Moved by Councilmember Pacheco, seconded by Mayor Lozano. Motion: A motion was made to appoint Andrea Carrillo to Office No. xx of the Page 4 of 7 2006 02 01 CC MINHÄ—@¸—Õ)Xþ Planning Commission and vacate the additional four offices and direct the City Clerk to advertise the vacancies. Moved by Councilmember Pacheco, seconded by Mayor Lozano. Motion: A motion was made to appoint Bryant Ortega to Office No. 6 Sierra Vista High School student) of the Recreation and Community Services Commission. Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Olivas, seconded by Councilmember Garcia. Motion: A motion was made to appoint Cecelia Bernal to Office No. 4 of the Recreation and Community Services Commission. Councilmember Bejarano objected. Upon clarification from Mayor Lozano, Councilmember Bejarano withdrew his objection. Moved by Councilmember Pacheco, seconded by Councilmember Garcia. Motion: Approve A motion was made to appoint Johanna Gaona to Office No. 1 of the Personnel Commission. Moved by Councilmember Bejarano, seconded by Councilmember Garcia. Motion: A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2006-007 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2005-078 APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, SPECIFICALLY: APPOINTING MAGDA TORRELLAS TO OFFICE NO. 4 FOR A TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30,2009; AND APPOINTING MARGARITA VARGAS TO OFFICE NO. 4 FOR TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2009; AND waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2006-008 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2005-059 AND APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, SPECIFICALLY: APPOINTING RUBY E. SALLY) WIECK TO OFFICE NO. 3 FOR A TERM TO JUNE 30, 2007 AND APPOINTING JOHANNA GOANA TO OFFICE NO. 1 FOR THE UN-EXPIRED TERM TO JUNE 30, 2006; AND waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2006-009 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2005-060 APPOINTING ANDREA CARRILLO TO THE UNSCHEDULED VACANCY OF OFFICE NO. 2 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE UN-EXPIRED TERM TO JUNE 30, 2007 AND waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2006-010 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2005-080 APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO THE RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, SPECIFICALLY: APPOINTING CECELIA D. BERNAL TO OFFICE NO. 4 FOR A TERM TO JUNE 30, 2007 AND APPOINTING BRYANT ORTEGA TO OFFICE NO. 6 SVHS STUDENT COMMISSIONER) FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM TO JUNE 30, 2006. Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Olivas, seconded by Mayor Lozano. 7. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS, APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION OF STAFF TO REQUEST BIDS FOR Page 5 of 7 2006 02 01 CC MINHÄ—@¸—Õ)Xþ THE SENIOR CENTER EXPANSION, CIP 604 Public Works Director Naiyer presented the report and gave project information to the Council. Mayor Pro Tern Olivas inquired as to why the cost went over 1.5 million. Public Works Director Naiyer responded that the costs were not estimated exactly when the project began. Councilmember Bejarano inquired about the possibility of the costs increasing during the construction of the project. Public Works Director Naiyer responded that it is a possibility, but with contingencies, it should not exceed ten percent 10%.) Chief Executive Officer Singhal also commented that the City would not know what the costs would be until the bids are received. Councilmember Pacheco commented that costs cannot be accurate, they are based on other projects and similar work. Motion: City Council 1) approved the plans and specifications and authorize staff to solicit bids for the construction of the Senior Center Expansion, CIP 604; and 2) appropriated $900,000 of the Community Center Bond proceeds from the Senior Center Expansion to the Arts and Recreation Center Project; and 3) appropriated additional Community Center Bonds in the amount of $280,000 to meet the shortfall of the Senior Center Expansion; and 4) authorized the City Clerk to advertise said project. Moved by Councilmember Pacheco, seconded by Councilmember Garcia. Councilmember Garcia suggested that with future projects, there be a limit set on the costs of the project to leave room for increases. Public Works Director Naiyer commented that there is usually no control of costs until the final project comes before staff. As a result of the public input and additional requests, the costs are increased over and above the initial plans. Councilmember Bejarano commented that we should be more stringent with the budget and live within the budgeted amount and that we should also use the same mentality as we do with our personal budgets. Mayor Lozano commented that projects usually do go over the proposed budget. Chief Executive Officer Singhal also commented that staff will do its best to stay within the projected/estimated amount. Mayor Pro Tern Olivas commented that many contractors stock-pile supplies and inquired if it was possible to make that a requirement. City Attorney Scher stated that when the contractor submits a bid, they are bound to those costs and that there is not a way to require stock-piling in advance. Chief Executive Officer Singhal also commented that the bid prices are set. Councilmember Pacheco stated that prices usually go up if costs of materials go up from the time of the bid to the project start date. COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Garcia requested that at the 2+2+2 Meeting, a partnership with the BPUSD needed to be formed for pedestrian education due to a recent Page 6 of 7 2006 02 01 CC MINHÄ—@¸—Õ)Xþ traffic incident that occured at Sierra Vista High School. Councilmember Bejarano requested staff to research Smart Growth grants to possibly create a pedestrian bridge from the Metrolink Station to City Hall. The current situation does not encourage pedestrian use. Councilmember Garcia commented about the Downtown Master Plan presented by Ron Cano had a rendition of a pedestrian bridge. Community Development Director Lamb also stated that in the recent Downtown RFQ, a transit village was included. Mayor Pro Tern Olivas stated that there is funding from Congresswoman Solis and also requested that a goal-setting meeting be scheduled and requested that another topic be included with that meeting. Councilmember Pacheco suggested that the meetings be scheduled on the off-Council meeting Wednesdays. Mayor Pro Tern Olivas commented that copies of the seminars from the Smart Growth Conference had been ordered, specifically on traffic calming devices and Chief Executive Officer Singhal stated that staff was working on obtaining PowerPoint presentations. Request by Mayor Lozano for discussion on the following: 1) Request to direct staff to begin research and bring back for consideration, an Ordinance that regulates the amount/percentage that can be charged by a check-cashing business City Attorney Scher commented that the City does have some authority for price regulations but was not sure if the area has been pre-empted. Councilmember Bejarano suggested that a letter be drafted to as many Assemblymembers and Senators to get them to legislate. In response to a comment from Mayor Pro Tern Olivas, Chief Executive Officer Singhal advised the Council that staff is currently working on a moratorium on check- cashing facilities. Councilmember Pacheco thanked Mayor Lozano for his candor in sharing his recent family situation with the Council and the public. ADJOURNMENT There being no other matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p. m. Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held April 19, 2006. 6AU'l M * Laura M. Nieto Deputy City Clerk Page 7 of 7 BIB] 40819-U01 2006-U02 02-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO84155-U03 DO91915-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 8/31/2006-U04 ROBIN-U04