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Home My WebLink About2006 06 07 CC MIN2006 06 07 CC MIN ×PÄ¥˜ö MINUTES CITY OF BALDWIN PARK WEDNESDAY, JUNE 07, CITY COUNCIL 2006 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL 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 Pastor Jackson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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, Jim Davis, Interim Public Works Director, Matthew Lamb, Community Development Director, Mark Kling, Chief of Police, Maria A. Contreras, City Treasurer, Susan Rubio, City Clerk, Rosemary M. Gutierrez, Chief Deputy City Clerk, Laura Nieto, Deputy City Clerk. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano requested that the meeting be closed in memory of the mother of former Recreation & Community Services Director Ralph Nunez and directed staff to send a letter of condolence to the family. Councilmember Pacheco acknowledged newly elected officials, including Mayor Pro Tern Olivas to the Democratic Party Committee. Mayor Lozano offered condolences to the men & women killed in Iraq & Afghanistan, and their families. Page 1 of 5 2006 06 07 CC MIN ×PÄ¥˜öPROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Plaque presented to Mrs. Delia Cristerna and Mr. Manuel Aquino in honor of being the recipients of the 41 st Annual Older Americans Recognition Award from the County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Commission on Aging PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Margaret Salonisen, Baldwin Park Women's Club requested that the City Council recognize the Women's Club for the 100th Anniversary. Mayor Lozano advised that the City would present a proclamation in honor of the milestone. Tony Bejarano, Baldwin Park, inquired about the status of the banner program for local servicemen. Mayor Lozano commented that the program might be possible with community participation and requested that the item be agendized for the next meetign. Mayor Pro Tern Olivas requested that the Community Development Department work with the Chamber of Commerce. Oscar Cristerna, Baldwin Park, requested that the city install a camera for redlight enforcement by Kaiser Hospital Dalewood and Baldwin Park Boulevard.) Mayor Lozano advised that the City has been doing studies to see where traffic calming devices may be installed. Chief Kling advised that this location is part of the next round of studies. Thomas Carey, Baldwin Park, commented on the increased police presence in his neighborhood, the ongoing issue of street vendors, mail delivery issues at Elton Court, traffic signal timing at Ramona & Bogart and the traffic back-up on Ramona Boulevard when the Metrolink train is in the station. Mayor Lozano announced that the Mt SAC Board of Trustees will be holding their first meeting at the Baldwin Park City Council Chamber on July 26th. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: A motion was made to approved Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 8 as presented and as follows: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Olivas, seconded by Mayor Lozano. 1. WARRANTS & DEMANDS City Council received and filed the report. 2. PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 7, 2006 TO JUNE 20, 2006 City Council approved the preparation and presentation of the awards as outlined in staff report. 3. MINUTES City Council approved the minutes of the May 17, 2006 Council meeting Page 2 of 5 2006 06 07 CC MIN ×PÄ¥˜ö Regular.) 4. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1280 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT MODEL City Council waived further reading, read by title only and adopted on second reading Ordinance No. 1280 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADDING CHAPTER 155 TO THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT." 5. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 60656 AT 4229 4241 WALNUT STREET; DEVELOPER: D.C. CORPORATION City Council approved Final Tract Map No. 60656 and authorized the Mayor to execute the Subdivision Agreement. 6. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 61346 AT 819 FRAZIER STREET; DEVELOPER: D.C. CORPORATION City Council approved Final Tract Map No. 61346 and authorized the Mayor to execute the Subdivision Agreement. 7. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 61712 AT 4306 CENTER STREET; DEVELOPER: D.C. CORPORATION City Council approved Final Tract Map No. 61712 and authorized the Mayor to execute the Subdivision Agreement. 8. ADOPTION OF POLICY FOR TRAVEL AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT PURSUANT TO AB 1234 City Council waived further reading, read by title only and adopted Resolution No. 2006-033 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING A TRAVEL AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY". REPORTS OF OFFICERS 9. PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY OF KENMORE AVENUE Mayor Lozano opened the public hearing for those in favor or opposed. Thomas Carey inquired about the location of Kenmore Avenue. There being no futher interest, the Public Hearing was closed. Motion: A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2006-032 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY OF KENMORE AVENUE." Page 3 of 5 2006 06 07 CC MIN ×PÄ¥˜ö Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Olivas, seconded by Mayor Lozano. CITY COUNCIL I CITY CLERK I CITY TREASURER I STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS 10. Request by Mayor Manuel Lozano and Mayor Pro Tem David J. Olivas on the following: Request for Council discussion of a program that offers free or low-cost health insurance to uninsured Baldwin Park children Mayor Lozano and Mayor Pro Tern Olivas commented on this matter and directed staff to contact the City of El Monte for more information on the matter and bring information back to the Council. 11. Request by Mayor Pro Tern David J. Olivas for discussion on the following: Request for Council discussion and direction to staff to research and apply for a grant under SCAG's Community Based Planning Grant Program for Transit Oriented Developments. Request for Council discussion and direction to staff to research and apply for grant under SCAG and Edison's Pilot Program for energy efficient equipment; and Mayor Pro Tern Olivas commented on the items and recommended Council direct staff to further research the grant opportunities. There were no objections. Councilmember Garcia announced the Farmer's Market and Concerts in the Park events. She also advised of her attendance at the Baldwin Park Unified School District, Adult School and Kaiser Permanente event in honor of the Community Garden and announced that the City was presented with an Apple of Appreciation" for its involvement with the program. She also inquired about the recent meeting between the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, the City of West Covina & Baldwin Park in regards to the issue of the Freeway Corridor. Council had not given direction for this meeting to take place. Mayor Lozano & Mayor Pro Tern Olivas advised that they had been invited. Councilmember Garcia requested that if direction is given, it be abided by. For the record, Mayor Lozano recognized Councilmembers Garcia & Pacheco as the standing committee members for the Freeway Task Force. Councilmember Bejarano requested that if there are overlapping meetings, the Council should confer when the meetings are called. Councilmember Pacheco commented on his attendance to the Contract Cities Conference in Indian Wells, the ICSC Conference and spoke about AB1234 certification for all elected officials. He also requested that staff present a report to Council regarding traffic issues, specifically at Root & Puente. There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Page 4 of 5 2006 06 07 CC MIN ×PÄ¥˜öApproved as presented by the Council at their meeting held July 5, 2006. Laura M. Nieto Deputy City Clerk Page 5 of 5 BIB] 38960-U01 2006-U02 06-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO84155-U03 DO91922-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 8/31/2006-U04 ROBIN-U04