HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 03 01 CC MIN (2)2006 03 01 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— Õ 1Xþ
MINUTES
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
w, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 01,
CITY COUNCIL
2006
7:00 p.m. COUNCIL
1A 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
INVOCATION
Led by Mayor Pro Tern Ofivas.
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, Mark Kling,
Chief of Police, Manuel Carrillo, Recreation
and Community Services
Director, Shafique Naiyer, Public Works
Director, Matthew Lamb,
Community Development Director,
Hennie Apodaca, Interim
Finance Director, Maria A. Contreras,
City Treasurer, Susan Rubio,
City Clerk, Rosemary M. Ramirez,
Chief Deputy City Clerk,
Laura Nieto, Deputy City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Pacheco, Mayor Pro Tern
Olivas & Mayor Lozano
commented on the professionalism and
courage of Officer Jeff Honeycutt, the
Baldwin Park Policeman who was shot and
wounded during a traffic stop and his
partner. Mayor Lozano thanked all of
the Baldwin Park Police Department for
looking out for their hero."
Mayor Lozano closed the meeting in
memory of Baldwin Park resident Grace
Ortiz and directed staff to send a letter
of condolence to her family.
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2006 03 01 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— Õ 1Xþ PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Proclamation proclaiming March 12th through 18th as Adult
Education Week" in the City of Baldwin Park
Mayor Lozano read the proclamation and the City Council presented it to Dr.
John Kerr. Dr. Kerr thanked the City for all of its support and invited them to
attend the Adult Education Event. He also informed the audience that 2006 is
the 150th Anniversary of Adult Education in California.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Rainbow Yeung, Air Quality Management District thanked the Council for their
leadership & support of the programs and thanked Mayor Pro Tern Olivas for
placing a Resolution on the agenda for AB 2015.
Margarita Vargas, Baldwin Park, requested that the actual expenses of the City
be available on the website.
Margaret Salonisen & Emma Mooneyham of the Baldwin Park Womens' Club
announced their annual scholarship fund-raising dinner and encouraged everyone
to attend. Councilmember Bejarano inquired about donations if one was not
able to attend. The speakers advised that donations could be sent to the Baldwin
Park Womens' Club, Post Office Box 263, Baldwin Park, 91706.
Cynthia Hayes, Real Estate Options, requested to speak on the matter relating to
Flag Lots Item No. 11 on the agenda). Ms. Hayes was advised to address her
comments during the public hearing portion of this meeting.
Rafael Gonzales of the Baldwin Park Library requested that the City proclaim
April 2 8, 2006 as National Library Week. There were no objections.
Jorge Reyes, 4717 Maine Avenue with City Interpreter Salceda) requested
Spanish translations of the City Council agendas. Mr. Reyes also expressed his
concern about the pornographic material that was available outside of 7-11 Stores
in Baldwin Park. Councilmember Pacheco advised the speaker that because of
an Ordinance passed by the City Council, pornographic materials must be behind
a counter, by the cashier. Code Enforcement enforces that issue. Code
Enforcement will be advised to monitor.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Bejarano requested that the following item be removed from
Consent Calendar for separate discussion:
Item 1) #8. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2006-014 AUTHORIZING THE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO PROVIDE SUMMARY CRIMINAL HISTORY
INFORMATION AND APPROVAL OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
ESTABLISHING A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PROCESS FOR
COMMISSION APPOINTEES
Motion: A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-10 with
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2006 03 01 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— Õ 1Xþ the exception of #8), as presented and as follows:
Moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Councilmember Pacheco.
1. WARRANTS & DEMANDS
City Council received and filed.
2. PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR
THE PERIOD OF MARCH 1, 2006 TO MARCH 14, 2006
City Council approved the preparation and presentation of the awards as
outlined in staff report.
3. 2nd READINGS OF ORDINANCES 1281 AND 1282
City Council waived further reading, read by title only and adopted on second
reading, Ordinance No. 1281 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK REPEALING AND
READOPTING CHAPTER 95 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT" and waived further reading, read by
title only and, adopted on second reading, Ordinance No. 1282 entitled, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
ADDING CHAPTER 15 TO THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE FINES AND FEES."
4. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR UTILITY USERS AND FRANCHISE TAX
AUDIT SERVICES
City Council approved the release of Request for Proposals to the companies
listed on the staff report.
5. APPROVAL OF POSITION UPGRADE FROM INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT TECHNICIAN TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ANALYST
City Council approved the upgrade of one full-time position from Information
Technology Support Technician to an Information Technology Analyst position
and authorized staff to commence a closed/promotional" recruitment.
6. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2006-012 AMENDING BASE SALARY
AND TITLE FOR THE BUILDING OFFICIAL POSITION)
City Council waived further reading, read by title only and adopted Resolution
No. 2006-012 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2005-084, A BASIC
SALARY PLAN FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
TO AMEND THE BASE SALARY AND TITLE FOR THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
POSITION."
7. APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE GENERAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY
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2006 03 01 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— Õ 1Xþ City Council approved the renewal of the General Services Agreement with the
County of Los Angeles and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2006-013 MAKING AN ELECTION TO
RECEIVE A SHARE OF TAX INCREMENT FOR THE SAN GABRIEL RIVER
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
City Council waived further reading, read by title only and adopted Resolution
No. 2006-013 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA MAKING AN ELECTION TO
RECEIVE PAYMENTS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTION 33607.5(b) FOR THE SAN GABRIEL RIVER REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA."
10. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2006-015 IN OPPOSITION OF AB 2015
City Council waived further reading, read by title only and adopted Resolution
No. 2006-015 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECLARING ITS OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY
BILL 2015 TO EXPAND THE SIZE OF THE AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT AQMD) GOVERNING BOARD."
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
8. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2006-014 AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE TO PROVIDE SUMMARY CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION
AND APPROVAL OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY ESTABLISHING A
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PROCESS FOR COMMISSION
APPOINTEES
Councilmember Bejarano requested that any background checks be cursory
only. Councilmember Pacheco commented that the Council should be aware
of any felony convictions.
Mayor Pro Tern Olivas suggested that the Council adopt the resolution only
which would require fingerprinting, and recommended not to approve the
Administrative Policy.
Motion: A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and
adopt Resolution No. 2006-014 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO PROVIDE SUMMARY
CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION FOR USE IN PERFORMING
BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR COUNCIL-APPOINTED COMMISSIONERS."
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Olivas, seconded by Councilmember Garcia.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S
ZONING CODE PROHIBITING THE CREATION OF FLAG LOT SUBDIVISIONS
IN THE R-1 RESIDENTIAL ZONE, CASE NO.: AZC-155; APPLICANT: CITY
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2006 03 01 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— Õ 1Xþ OF BALDWIN PARK
The report was presented by Associate Planner Lopez. Mayor Lozano opened
the Public Hearing for those in opposition.
Manuel Ochoa, 3509 Mangum Street; Cynthia Hayes, Real Estate Options on
behalf of Louie Omana) and Fidel Vargas, 14129 Ohio Street spoke in
opposition.
There were no other speakers in opposition therefore, Mayor Lozano invited
those in favor to speak. There were no speakers in favor therefore, Mayor
Lozano declared the public hearing closed.
Councilmembers Bejarano and Garcia voiced their support of the Ordinance
and the benefits that it would provide to the community. Councilmember
Pacheco stated his opposition to the ordinance and the drawbacks of it. He also
commented on the matter of code enforcement of apartment complexes and that
regulations needed to be more strongly enforced. Mayor Pro Tern Olivas and
Mayor Lozano commented on the Ordinance.
Motion: A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt
Resolution No. 2006-011 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR THE ELIMINATION OF
SECTION 153.059 OF THE CITY'S ZONING CODE PROHIBITING THE
CREATION OF FLAG LOT SUBDIVISIONS IN THE R-1 RESIDENTIAL ZONE;
APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CASE NO.: AZC-155" and waive
further reading, read by title only and, introduce for first reading Ordinance No.
1283 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK REPEALING SECTION 153.059 OF THE BALDWIN PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE CREATION OF FLAG LOT
SUBDIVISIONS IN THE R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE." Ordinance
title amended by City Attorney Scher) Councilmember Pacheco objected.
Moved by Councilmember Bejarano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Olivas.
Vote: Motion carried 4-1.
Ayes: Anthony J. Bejarano; Marlen Garcia; Mayor Pro Tern/Vice Chair David J.
Olivas; Mayor/Chair Manuel Lozano
Noes: Ricardo Pacheco
12. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER TO USE OF FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007
FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CDBG) AND HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP HOME) FUNDS
CDBG Coordinator Ruelas presented the report. Mayor Lozano opened the
public hearing for those in favor.
Gail Williams, Los Angeles Down Syndrome Association; George Aguilar,
Redeemer Food Bank; Karen Nutt, San Gabriel Pomona Parents' Place; Julie
Griffith & Caroline Huff, Citrus Valley Health Foundation West Covina Access
Center); Julie Bointan, Project Sister; Dr. Diane Smoot, Santa Anita Family
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2006 03 01 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— Õ 1Xþ Services; Housing Commissioner Margarita Vargas; Luanne Pascal, on behalf
of Parents' Place; Yasmine Trujillo, Choices; and CDBG Coordinator Ruelas
spoke on behalf of Colleen Castellanos, East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for
the Homeless, each gave background on their respective organizations.
Mayor Pro Tern Olivas directed staff to obtain further program inforamtion on
the San Gabriel Valley Parents' Place and thanked the service providers for
their attendance. Mayor Lozano closed the public hearing and continued this
matter to March 15, 2006.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
13. STATUS AND TIMELINE FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT MAINE AVENUE
AND OHIO STREET/HALLWOOD DRIVE INTERSECTION
Chief Executive Officer Singhal presented the report to the Council. By
Council consensus, the report was received and filed.
COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Request by Mayor Pro Tern Olivas for discussion on the following:
Request to send letter to the Southern California Association of Governments
SCAG) requesting a possible MAG LEV stop in Baldwin Park
Mayor Pro Tern Olivas commented on his request. Councilmember Garcia
commented that neighboring city, West Covina has also requested
consideration of a stop in their city. Following Council discussion, staff was
requested to send a letter to the Southern California Association of
Governments SCAG) requesting Baldwin Park to be considered as an alternate
location for a MAG LEV stop. There were no objections.
Councilmembers Garcia & Pacheco requested the reinstatement of the
Freeway Task Force. Mayor Lozano suggested a billboard requesting help in
petitioning the Governor for funding to complete the HOV lanes.
2. Request by Councilmember Pacheco for discussion on the following:
Request to adopt a Resolution in opposition to H.R. 4427 Border Protection,
Antiterrorism and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005"
Councilmember Pacheco gave background on the proposed act.
Councilmembers Bejarano & Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern Olivas and Mayor
Lozano expressed their support and by Council consensus, staff was directed
to bring forward for Council approval, a Resolution and letter in opposition to
H.R. 4427.
Councilmember Pacheco briefed the Council on his attendance to a recent
League Conference, specifically about the topic of terrorism.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:17
p.m.
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Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held April 5, 2006.
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Deputy City Clerk
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