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Home My WebLink About2008 02 06 CC MIN2008 02 06 CC MINHÄ—@¸—BÍ«MINUTES CITY OF BALDWIN PARK gft WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY CITY COUNCIL 06, 2008 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS 14403 E. Pacific Avenue Baldwin Park Manuel Lozano, Mayor Anthony J. Bejarano, Mayor Pro Tern Marlen Garcia, Monica Garcia, Ricardo Pacheco, Council Members 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 Marlen Garcia, Councilmember Monica Garcia, Councilmember Pacheco, Mayor Pro Tern Bejarano, Mayor Lozano. Absent: None. Also Present: Vijay Singhal, Chief Executive Officer, Joseph W. Pannone, City Attorney, Manuel Carrillo Jr., Director of Recreation & Community Services, Marc Castagnola, Community Development Manager, William Galvez, Director of Public Works, City Treasurer Contreras, City Clerk Rubio, Rosemary M. Gutierrez, Chief Deputy City Clerk. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano adjorned in memory of Senior Gilbert Acedas; Katalina Velasquez, mother of very well known teacher Luz Velasquez; David Altman, business owner; friend of Mayor's Robert Lopez and Mayor's neighbor Bill Watkins, associate pastor at Faith Community. Councilmember Marlen Garcia, further commented on the passing of Robert Lopez, as well as Michael Carney, representative of AT&T external affairs department. City Clerk Rubio requested that the meeting also be adjourned in memory of Page 1 of 8 BIB] 39597-U01 2008-U02 02-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117556-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 02 06 CC MINHÄ—@¸—BÍ«Thomas Grycel. Mayor Lozano recognized Jack White, former Mayor of Baldwin Park and current School Board member; and Al Contreras, Director of Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District and newly elected Baldwin Park Unified School District Board Member Member Chris Lucero. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Presentation of Certificates to Winners of 2008 Used Oil Block Grant Calendar Contest Mr. Kevin Sales thanked the principals and teachers for their participation. He also thanked Allen Company and San Gabriel Valley Water Company. Plaque presentation to Billy Rugh, Creative Planet for being awarded the David Chow Humanitarian Award Mayor Lozano, joined by the City Council presented a plaque to Billy Rugh. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mary Elmer, Women's Club and President Gloria Fiore, invited the Council to their annual scholarship dinner to be held March 13th and requested donations for this event. President Fiore invited all to attend. Pastor Jackson appealed to the Council on behalf of 13 year old Lawrence Garcia, who has been diagnosed with cancer. The search for bone marrow has commenced and the Chamber of Commerce is offering the building for people to go on March 9 to take the swab test to see if they can find a match. Daniel Clansey congratulated the Council for building houses for low income people. He also spoke about the busses. Dana Clansey, complained about the sewers. Chris Kuberry, Vice President of Baldwin Park POA stated that the Association supported Chief Lopez with a unanimous vote of confidence and recognized him and the entire command staff for making public safety a priority. He further annouced that Chief Lopez had been terminated. Detective Mark Adams, Baldwin Park Police Department, commented on his eight years of service to the City and on his dissatisfaction with the actions of the Council regarding Chief Lopez. Thomas Carey, Elton St., spoke about the dismissal of Chief Lopez. He also spoke about code enforcement regarding weeds. Kenneth Woods, business owner and resident, thanked the Council regarding the presentation to homeowners. Three points are necessary; local participation; business involvement and build around existing infrastructure. Page 2 of 8 BIB] 39597-U01 2008-U02 02-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117556-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 02 06 CC MINHÄ—@¸—BÍ«Tony Mena, 10 year Baldwin Park resident & member of Chamber of Commerce, commented on the proposed development that will benefit Baldwin Park. Andrew Morales Miramontes, resident, expressed support for the proposed project. His support has not waivered in fact, it has increased daily with the knowledge and information he has researched about the project. Jim Treasurer, resident, requested Council to cease project and begin the procedures again. Amelinda Boas, resident, stated that development is not working. Greg Tuttle, business owner, thanked City Clerk's office and further commented on redevelopment, census information and surveys. James Park, business owner, asked Council to proceed with active role for the day labor situation at the Home Depot site. Rafael Ortiz spoke in opposition to the proposed downtown redevelopment project. Mr. Lopez, Downing Avenue resident & property owner, spoke about the proposed downtown redevelopment project. Stated that his property was appraised by city-hired appraiser at $375,000 Mr. Lopez hired a private appraiser who appraised his property at $470,000. He is not against redevelopment but spoke against the process. Fidel Vargas, resident, has heard various speakers state that they are not against development but don't want this to happen. Mr. Vargas expressed confusion with previous speakers' comments. Public Communications closed at 8:20 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: Approve Consent Calendar as presented Moved by Councilmember Marlen Garcia, seconded by Mayor Lozano. 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS City Council received and filed. 2. PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 6, 2008 TO FEBRUARY 19, 2008 City Council approved the preparation and presentation of the awards as outlined in staff report. 3. MINUTES City Council approved the minutes of the January 9, 2008 meeting regular & Page 3 of 8 BIB] 39597-U01 2008-U02 02-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117556-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 02 06 CC MINHÄ—@¸—BÍ«special). 4. CLAIM REJECTION City Council rejected the claims of Christina Cervantes and Juan Hinojosa and directed staff to send the appropriate notices of rejection to claimants. 5. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007 City Council received and filed the report. 6.2nd READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1314 City Council waived further reading, read by title only and adopted on second reading Ordinance No. 1314 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTION 98.02 OF AND ADDING SECTION 98.07 AND 98.08 TO THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SHOPPING CART CONTAINMENT; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK". 7. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CALTRANS) UPON RECEIPT OF A TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT City Council waived further reading, read by title only and adopted Resolution No. 2008-006 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UPON RECEIPT OF A TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT: ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE CONTEXT-SENSITIVE PLANNING FROM THAT AGENCY". 8. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING MOU) FOR GENERAL UNIT OF MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES SERVICE EMPLOYEES' INTERNATIONAL UNION SEIU) LOCAL 721 City Council waived further reading, read by title only and adopted Resolution No. 2008-004 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 GENERAL UNIT OF MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, SEIU LOCAL 721 PROVIDING FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE GENERAL UNIT OF MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES, SEIU LOCAL 721". 9. AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A STREET ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR BURGER KING ON RAMONA BOULEVARD City Council granted'th6thief Executive Officer the authorization to negotiate Page 4 of 8 BIB] 39597-U01 2008-U02 02-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117556-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 02 06 CC MINHÄ—@¸—BÍ«the terms and conditions on a new encroachment permit, and upon confirmation of the City Attorney, bring back an agreement to the City Council for ratification. 10. NOTICE OF INTENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF CALMVIEW AVENUE BETWEEN NUBIA STREET AND OLIVE STREET V-1-2008 City Council waived further reading, read by title only and adopted Resolution No. 2008-003 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY ON CALMVIEW AVENUE; V-1-2008". 11. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE PLANNING AND DESIGN OF THE MORGAN PARK IMPROVEMENTS City Council approved the Request for Proposals and directed staff to review proposals and recommend to the City Council a design consultant for the project. SET MATTERS PUBLIC HEARINGS 12. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE ELIMINATING CHECK CASHING BUSINESSES AND MONEY WIRING BUSINESSES AS A LAND USE THROUGHOUT ALL COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL ZONES; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NO.: AZC-160 City Planner Harbin presented the report. Mayor Lozano opened the public hearing for those wishing to speak in favor or opposition. There were no speakers, therefore, the public hearing was closed. Motion: Approve City Council waived further reading, read by title only and adopted Resolution No. 2008-001 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CHECK CASHING BUSINESSES, MONEY WIRING BUSINESSES AND FREESTANDING ATM KIOSKS; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NO.: AZC-160" and waived further reading, read by title and introduced for first reading Ordinance No. 1312 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTION 153.003 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CHECK CASING FACILITIES, MONEY WIRING FACILITIES, AND FREESTANDING ATM KIOSKS; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NO.: AZC-160". Moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Councilmember Marlen Garcia. REPORTS OF OFFICERS 13. APPOINTING A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION TO THE SIERRA VISTA Page 5 of 8 BIB] 39597-U01 2008-U02 02-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117556-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 02 06 CC MINHÄ—@¸—BÍ«PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NOS. 2008-011 AND 2008-012 Manager Picazo presented the report as a result of the resignation of the Friends of the Library, several community organization have been contacted. Representatives from the Chamber, Christ Extended Hand, and East Side Little League and National Little League. All have provided letters of interest to participate. City Council has option of selecting. Councilmember Marlen Garcia recommended the appointment of East Side Little League. Motion: The City Council appointed community organization EAST SIDE LITTLE LEAGUE to the Sierra Vista Project Area Committee and waived further reading, read by title only and adopted Resolution No. 2008-011 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2007-054 AND MAKING A FINDING OF CONFORMITY IN THE ELECTION OF THE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, CONFIRMING THE MEMBERS OF THE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE" and waived further reading, read by title only and adopted Resolution No. 2008-012 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 055 AND MAKING A FINDING OF CONFORMITY IN THE ELECTION OF THE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR THE SIERRA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, AND CONFIRMING THE MEMBERS OF THE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE". Moved by Councilmember Marlen Garcia, seconded by Mayor Lozano. 14. KEEP BALDWIN PARK BEAUTIFUL" PROGRAM CEO Singhal presented the report. Program Coordinators Rudy Galindo, Helen Hernandez, Director Manny Carrillo and Manager Marc Castagnola spoke about the various elements of the proposed program. Motion: Authorize staff to proceed with the implementation of the program as presented Moved by Councilmember Marlen Garcia, no second required. CEO Singhal thanked the following: Waste Management, Sam Perdomo; Royal Coaches; Home Depot, WalMart, Target, School District, Churches, and Chamber of Commerce; Community members Pastor Jackson, Cecelia Bernal, Mary Ferrer, Fidal Vargas, Amanda Serrato, Principal of Birch Elementary, Cruz, Baldwin Park Principal, Calderon Teacher, Bertha Saavedra, Joseph Armendariz. Also recognized Program Supervisor Helen Hernandez, Program Coordinators Vanessa Carbajal & Rudy Galindo, Code Enforcement Officer Mike Jiles, Chief Deputy City Clerk Rosemary Gutierrez, and Housing Manager Suzie Ruelas. 15. APPOINTMENTS TO FILL UN-EXPIRED VACANCIES ON THE PLANNING AND HOUSING COMMISSIONS Motion: waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. Page 6 of 8 BIB] 39597-U01 2008-U02 02-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117556-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 02 06 CC MINHÄ—@¸—BÍ«2008-009 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2007-057 APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, SPECIFICALLY ERIC CABRERA TO OFFICE NO. 3 FOR A TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2009. Moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bejarano. Motion: waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2008-010 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2007-029 APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, SPECIFICALLY ANGELA ALVARADO TO OFFICE NO. 5 FOR THE UN-EXPIRED TERM TO JUNE 30, 2008". Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Bejarano, seconded by Councilmember Marlen Garcia. The City Clerk was directed to notice the vacancy of Office No. 4 of the Planning Commission created by the appointment of Commissioner Cabrera to the Housing Commission. 16. RE-INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1313 Motion: waive further reading, read by title and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1313, entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING CHAPTER 74 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE DECLARING A TWO-HOUR PARKING RESTRICTION ON RAMONA BOULEVARD BETWEEN BADILLO STREET AND PARK AVENUE". Moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bejarano. CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS Request from Mayor Lozano for discussion on the following: Request Council approval to establish an ordinance to ban/limit the usage of plastic bags at markets and pharmacies. The matter was referred to legal counsel to bring back report to affect the requested change. ADJOURNMENT There being no other matters for discussion the meeting was adjourned in memory of Gilbert Acedas, Katalina Velasquez, David Altman, Robert Lopez, Bill Watkins and Thomas Grycel at 8:45 p.m. Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting of February 20, 2008. Page 7 of 8 BIB] 39597-U01 2008-U02 02-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117556-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 02 06 CC MINHÄ—@¸—BÍ«Laura M. Nieto Deputy City Clerk Page 8 of 8 BIB] 39597-U01 2008-U02 02-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117556-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04