HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 10 03 CC MIN2007 10 03 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— à ëÍ«MINUTES
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK WE
DNESDAY, OCTOBER
CITY COUNCILS 03, 2007
7:00 p.m. COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
14403 E. Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park
Manuel Lozano, Mayor
Marten Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern Members: Anthony J. Bejarano, David J. Olivas, Ricardo Pacheco
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 Councilmember Bejarano.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Lozano expressed his condolences to Philip Marcelini, Former City of
Industry Councilmember. He also reported on the successful Senior Center
Grand Opening Event.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmember Bejarano, Councilmember Pacheco, Mayor Pro
Tern Garcia, Mayor Lozano.
Absent: Councilmember Olivas.
Also Present: Manuel Carrillo Jr., Director of Recreation & Community Services,
William Galvez, Director of Public Works, Ed Lopez, Chief of
Police, Marc Castagnola, Community Development Manager,
Maria Contreras, City Treasurer, Susan Rubio, City Clerk,
Rosemary Gutierrez, Chief Deputy City Clerk.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Administration of Oath of Office and presentation of Certificate of
Appointment to Housing Commissioner Nora Aguila and Housing
Commissioners John B. Lira and Nabil Y. Samuel
Mayor Lozano, joined by the City Council administered the Oaths of Office and
presented Certificates of Appointment to all of the newly appointed
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Presentation of Plaque to Sizzler's Restaurant, Baldwin Park, in recognition
of their grand opening celebration
Continued to the meeting of October 17, 2007.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Anna Schenfield, Baldwin Park resident, addressed the Council regarding
crowding in her neighborhood and requested assistance with traffic and
congestion.
Jorge Sanchez, Chief Negotiator of SEIU 721, addressed the Council regarding
negotiations. The process should be fair and equitible for membership
representive senior mechanics, maintenance workers and senior maintenance
workers; upset due to healthcare premiums have remained the same. City has
failed to honor the reopener that was in previous MOU's. Upset with negotiation
process. Last and final is unacceptable. Do not accept what is on table.
Elizabeth Orrick, resident of Los Angeles AB 1634 Health and Pets Act,
resolution of support critical piece of legislation. Pledge of resolution. Mayor
Lozano requested that staff bring a resolution to the October 17, 2007 meeting.
Ormela Lincoln, Baldwin Park resident, addressed the Council regarding traffic
calming device on Frazier between Idaho and Merced St., and on Merced and
Frazier Street.
2. Congestion of traffic; many cars parked on street; 1 family and five members of
the family; congestion streets affects the street cleaning on Wednesday so street
is not regularly swept. Other cities have ordinance and methods to track the
owner of vehicles parked.
3. Police. Population is increasing with so much community developments and
how many police officers do we currently have.
James Park, Hans Beauty Salon stated that his constituency is made of
customers; regarding day laborers at Home Depot. Customers continually
complain. Have not had any customers report that they approve of the day
laborers and many complain that they are present. Spoke in support of legislation
that will address the day laborer situation.
Greg Tuttle, spoke in opposition to the Downtown Development Bisno project.
Report of Baldwin Park crime statistics presented by Chief of Police Ed Lopez
Chief Lopez presented crime stats of Baldwin Park.
For the benefit of the audience, Chief Lopez demonstrated the use of Wikipedia
and how the content posted on Wikipedia can in fact be maniupulated by anyone
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Mayor Lozano requested a copy of the presentation. He also rebutted Mr. Tuttle
statements, stating that Mr. Tuttle is wrong when he references that the revenues
will make its money through housing.
Councilmember Bejarano stated for the record all information is public found in
previous agenda; this council has voiced a united vision for a mixed use urban
villiage for the downtown area. Is there a variety of uses, of course. As far as
growth, we can't make the city stop growing. Every city will continue to grow the
only thing we can do is channel that growth. Reference to cul-de-sacs of too
many residents too much congestion. Our focus and goal is to choose and create
a different type of growth that is not based on 25 cars or 25 people in one home.
Housing is more geared toward 1-2 people per unit. Housing toward urban
professionals.
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia requested if edits on Wikipedia can be tracked. She
commented on the speakers from the last meeting and also stated that changes
will be taking place and if there are business owners who do not have the same
vision as the Council, then it would be recommended to take the business
elsewhere. The Council must provide amenities for people to come. Mayor Pro
Tern Garcia also referenced a letter from a resident.
Councilmember Pacheco stated that there were many business owners
expressing concern about downtown project. Many areas were blighted and since
then, much progress has been made through redevelopment. Trying to create a
new urban center where everyone participates, liveable community. Currently in
ENA stage with developer. Seeking comments from community. Still a series of
public meetings that will take place. Bisno development has presented proposals.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
City Council received and filed the report.
2. CLAIM REJECTIONS
City Council rejected the claim of Victor Martinez 07.17.07) and directed staff to
send the appropriate notices of rejection to the claimant.
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A NARCOTIC DETECTION K-9, POLICE EQUIPMENT AND
EXPENSES RELATED TO NARCOTIC TRAINING
City Council: 1) K-9: Approved the purchase of a Narcotic Detection Police
Service dog from Scenturion K9 Consulting, associated training, and K9 unit
retrofit and authorized the Chief of Police to complete a budget appropriation
from the Federal Asset Forfeiture Reserve Fund 112.00.4210 in the amount of
$12,032.51 to Fund 112,.25.5210; AND 2) POLICE EQUIPMENT: Approved
the purchase of: 13 lap top computers from Dell, 2 portable printers from
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Chief of Police to complete a budget appropriation from the Federal Asset
Forfeiture Reserve Fund 112.00.4210 in the amount of $18,067.17 to Fund
112.25.5409; and authorized the Chief of Police to complete a budget
appropriation from the Federal Asset Forfeiture Reserve Fund 112.00.4210 in
the amount of $4,814.44 to Fund 112.25.5210; AND 3) TRAINING: Approved
the expenditure of Federal Asset Forfeiture Reserve Funds for narcotic
detectives attendance to the 2007 CNOA Conference and authorized the Chief
of Police to complete a budget appropriation from the Federal Asset Forfeiture
Reserve Fund 112.00.4210 in the amount of $4,649.44 to fund 150.00.2183.
4. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR CARNIVAL SERVICES
CHRISTIANSEN AMUSEMENT
City Council approved an Agreement with Christiansen Amusement for carnival
services at the annual Celebrate Baldwin Park celebration to be held November
1-4, 2007, and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
5. RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER 5, 2007 AS CALIFORNIA ARTS
DAY
City Council waived further reading, read by title only and adopted Resolution
No. 2007-059 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, IN RECOGNITION AND SUPPORT
OF CALIFORNIA ARTS DAY, OCTOBER 5, 2007".
6. CONSIDERATION TO CANCEL AND RESCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 2007 AND CANCEL THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF JANUARY 2, 2008
City Council and the Community Development Commission: 1) approved to
cancel and reschedule the November 21, 2007 meeting to November 28, 2007;
and 2) approved to cancel the regular meeting to be held January 2, 2008 and
directed the City Clerk to post the appropriate notices and arrange for public
announcement of the change in meeting dates.
7. SUMMARY OF LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
City Council received and filed the report.
8. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING FOR CLASSIFIED
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION CMEA)
City Council waived further reading, read by title only and adopted Resolution
No. 2007-060 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AND THE
CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION CMEA)"; and
authorize the Chief Executive Officer and the Human Resources Manager to
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9. PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR
THE PERIOD OCTOBER 3, 2007 TO OCTOBER 16, 2007
City Council approved the preparation and presentation of the plaques and
certificates as outlined in the staff report.
SET MATTERS PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A MODIFICATION OF
AN EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO
ACCOMMODATE THE PROPOSED FLOOR AREA EXPANSION AND FACADE
REMODEL OF AN EXISTING TARGET DEPARTMENT STORE
City Planner Harbin presented the report. Mayor Lozano declared the public
hearing open for participation. Seeing no interest, the public hearing was
closed.
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia commented that Target has been a jewel in this
community. Target has participated in the annual Santa Clothes program
among many other community based programs. Mayor Lozano inquired about
the proposed expansion and if the sale of food will be expanded from this
location.
Councilmember Pacheco thanked Target representative for their continuing
partnership.
Motion: adopt Resolution 2007-053 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, ADOPTING
THE FINDINGS OF FACT, AND APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO A
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ACCOMMODATE A PROPOSED FLOOR AREA EXPANSION AND FACADE
REMODEL OF AN EXISTING DEPARTMENT STORE; APPLICANT: PACIFIC
LAND SERVICES, REPRESENTING TARGET CORPORATION; CASE NO.:
CP-690MOD AND DR-36; LOCATION: 3100 BALDWIN PARK BLVD."
Moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
11. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NO. 2005-72-01 AND
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO PERMIT ALCOHOL USE AT CERTAIN
FACILITIES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
Director Carrillo presented the report. In response to an inquiry from Mayor
Lozano, Director Carrillo stated that security guards will be hired and staff
would be on hand and mechanisms are in place so that only 21, and=over will be
allowed to consume alcohol. Most events will take place-on Friday-and
Saturday evenings.
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2007 10 03 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— à ëÍ«Councilmember Pacheco supports concept however requested that the use be
monitored closely so that the safety of attendees is ensured.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia inquired about the rental fee. Director Carrillo stated
that the fee will be studied in approximately 6 months. The fee will remain the
same for this period on a pilot basis until the reservation and use of the facility
requests increase.
In response to an inquiry by Councilmember Bejarano, Director Carrillo
stated that users will be required to pay for the security guard(s).
Motion: waive further reading, read by title only and introduce for first reading,
Ordinance No. 1304 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SUBSECTION J)
OF SECTION 96.02 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
PERTAINING TO THE USE OF ALCOHOL AT THE ARTS AND RECREATION
CENTER"; AND, approve Amendment No. 1 to existing Administrative Policy
No. 2005-72-01 to permit alcohol use at certain City Facilities under certain
circumstances
Moved by Anthony J. Bejarano, Councilmember, seconded by Marlen Garcia,
Mayor Pro Tem.
CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATIONS
* Request by Mayor Manuel Lozano for discussion on the following:
a) Request for Council consideration for a citywide GREEN program with
educational awareness of environmentally friendly alternatives to energy
savings Continued from September 19, 2007)
Request to bring back to 10/17 meeting.
* Request by Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco for discussion on the
following:
a) Request for Council consideration of installation of speed bumps on
Stewart, Hornbrook and Los Angeles Streets
Request to look at installing speed bumps at various areas. Stewart Street &
Baldwin Park Blvd, near St. John's school, request from school to install
speed bumps.
Director Galvez stated that he is compliling a list of speed bumps that are
scheduled to be installed. Mainly to address safety issues near schools.
Councilmember Bejarano requested to allow staff to determine the streets
that require the speed bumps study) and direct staff to look at other traffic
calming devices.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia agrees with Councilmember Bejarano and that
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Councilmember Pacheco inquired as to the time frame for the study.
Director Galvez responded that a comprehensive study has been in progress
since February and that a Master Plan will be unveiled after the beginning of
the year.
Director Galvez will provide at next council meeting list of school and other
information relative to speed bumps.
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia spoke about increased patrol on Hornbrook/Los
Angeles Street.
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia requested a letter of support be sent with reference
to SB 120 Healthy Menu Items). There were no objections.
Councilmember Pacheco requested staff continue to work with businesses
regarding the proposed downtown development project.
Mayor Lozano requested to arrange an event at the Community Center or
the ARC to invite restaurants to participate in an educational event related to
trans-fat ban.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other matters for discussion the meeting was adjourned at 8:40
P.M.
Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held October 17, 2007.
ura M. Nieto
eputy City Clerk
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