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Home My WebLink About2008 02 20 CC MIN2008 02 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—ÕXþMINUTES CITY OF BALDWIN PARK WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY CITY COUNCIL A;m 20, 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano closed in memory of John McMannis, Baldwin Park senior and expressed the Council's condolences to his family. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmember Marlen Garcia, Councilmember Monica Garcia, Councilmember Pacheco, Mayor Pro Tem 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, Deputy City Clerk Nieto, David Bass, Interim Budget Officer. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Proclamation proclaiming February 20, 2008 Wear Red for Women" Day in the City of Baldwin Park Councilmember Monica Garcia, joined by the Mayor & Council presented the proclamation to Dora Gil of the American Heart Association. Page 1 of 6 BIB] 40819-U01 2008-U02 02-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117558-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 02 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—ÕXþDora Gil of the American Heart Association thanked the Council for their acknowledgement. * Administration of Oath of Office & Certificate of Appointment to Planning Commissioner Angela Alvarado Mayor Lozano administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Planning Commissioner Angela Alvarado ITEM ADDED Proclamation presentation proclaiming March as Nutrition Awareness Month Mayor Lozano read the proclamation proclaiming March 2008 as Nutrition Awareness Month and announced for the benefit of the audience that in early April a volunteer program where restaurants will have a decal stating that they are zero trans fat". Councilmembers Marten Garcia & Pacheco commented on the program and stated their support. Angel Zavala, Healthy Teens on the Move program, addressed the Council and thanked the Council for their support. Marisol Martinez, Ms. Artizo, Natalie Santizo, Pascual Vera, Teresa Hang, Ms. Gonzales, and Albert Pham presented their project and research on healthy eating and advertising in the City of Baldwin Park. They would like to see the creation of a task force that would promote healthier eating. They feel that they, as students, have a duty to raise their voices to the policy makers in hopes to see schools excel and promote the decrease in obesity rates. Mayor Lozano thanked the students for their presentation. Mayor Pro Tern Bejarano congratulated the students for their work. Councilmember Monica Garcia thanked the students for sharing their vision with the Council. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Joshua Hendricks, POA President addressed the Council regarding all of the recent issues involving former Chief Lopez and the background of his dismissal. Margaret Salonisen & Mary Dosa, Baldwin Park Women's Club announced their annual scholarship dinner to take place March 13th. Bob Benbow, Covina resident and President of the Baldwin Park Historical Society stated his desire to once again see the City of Baldwin Park become the hub" of the San Gabriel Valley. Gerardo Gonzales, Baldwin Park resident inquired of the Council, specifically Mayor Pro Tern Bejarano, if there were any favors or special privleges requested of former Chief Lopez. Mariana Lake, Valley County Water Board member and Baldwin Park resident addressed the Council regarding former Chief Lopez and wanted to know what Page 2 of 6 BIB] 40819-U01 2008-U02 02-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117558-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 02 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—ÕXþtranspired. She futher stated that she supported more police officers. Mayor Lozano read the notice of resignation received by the CEO from former Chief Lopez. Councilmember Pacheco expressed displeasure of the actions of his Council colleagues. Stated that public safety was in jeopardy. Cindy & Robert Gonzales, Baldwin Park residents commented on the big rig trucks parked on Ramona Boulevard and requested the City's assistance in citing them or getting them to move. Mayor Lozano deferred the matter to Captain Taylor. Mr. Gonzales suggested that the curb be painted red. Mayor Lozano deferred the matter to the Director of Public Works Ericka Marquez, Assistant Coach of the Baldwin Park High School Girls Soccer Team requested the public's support of the team and left sponsorship forms with the City Clerk. James Treasure, resident addressed the Council about their recent actions and comments. Fidel Vargas, resident, congratulated the Council & the City for their recent recogntion by the American Lung Association of California. He further commented on the recent ongoings related to former Chief Lopez. Greg Tuttle, business owner commented on the former Chief of Police, his contract & severance. Stated his belief that the City should hire educated, qualified individuals to fill vacancies and create efficiencies. Olivia Baca-Davidson, spoke on behalf of her parents inquired about future property taxes, house payments, etc. and urged the Council to improve upon what the City already has. She further implored the Council to listen to those who live in the City. Diana Miranda Dizeb, resident addressed the Council regarding redevelopment and the need for revenue but should reconsider the displacement of seniors and those who already live here. Public Communications were closed at 8:10 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Bejarano reiterated that the former Chief of Police resigned, he was not fired. He further stated that the Council could not discuss Personnel items in public. He further stated that there is disconnect between the leadership of the POA and the Council and reassured that the Police Department is a priority to the Council. CONSENT CALENDAR Page 3 of 6 BIB] 40819-U01 2008-U02 02-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117558-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 02 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—ÕXþMotion: Approve CONSENT CALENDAR with the exception of Item #9 Moved by Councilmember Marlen Garcia, seconded by Mayor Lozano. 1. WARRANTS & DEMANDS City Council received and filed. 2. PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 20, 2008 TO MARCH 4, 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 February 6, 2008 meeting special & regular). 4. CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN IRWINDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE BALDWIN PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR JAIL SERVICES City Council approved the Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and the Irwindale Police Department and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement. 5.2nd READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1312 City Council waived further reading, read by title only and adopted on second 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 CASHING FACILITIES, MONEY WIRING FACILITIES, AND FREESTANDING ATM KIOSKS; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NO.: AZC-160." 6.2nd READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1313 City Council waived further reading, read by title only and adopted on second 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." 7. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT City Council waived further reading, read by title only and adopted Resolution No. 2008-008 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM HSIP) GRANT APPLICATION." 8. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A GRANT TO CONDUCT A Page 4 of 6 BIB] 40819-U01 2008-U02 02-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117558-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 02 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—ÕXþTRANSPORTATION PLANNING STUDY FOR THE BALDWIN PARK TRANSIT CENTER City Council waived further reading, read by title only and adopted Resolution No. 2008-013 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING ITS SUPPORT FOR CONDUCTING A TRANSPORTATION PEDESTRIAN LINK STUDY FOR THE BALDWIN PARK TRANSIT CENTER". 10. RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR THE REVISION OF THE HEALTHY POLICY YIELDS HEALTHY MINDS INITIATIVE City Council waived further reading, read by title only and adopted Resolution No. 2008-014 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE HEALTHY POLICY YIELDS HEALTHY MINDS RESOLUTION OF 2008" and authorized the Mayor to execute the Healthy Policy Yields Healthy Minds Initiative and any other related documents. 11. NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND PROJECT ACCEPTANCE ARTS AND RECREATION CENTER, CIP 827 City Council 1) accepted the improvements constructed by EMAE International, Inc.; 2) authorized staff to record a Notice of Completion; and 3) authorized payment of retention funds to EMAE International, Inc. The following item was pulled by Mayor Lozano: 9. APPROVAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR BURGER KING TO USE A PORTION OF RAMONA BOULEVARD FOR CODE-REQUIRED PARKING PURPOSES Motion: Approve the License Agreement with Jim Wilson property owner) with changes from the City Attorney and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement and authorized the Director of Public Works to enforce the terms of the Agreement. Moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Councilmember Marlen Garcia. CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK I CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Pro Tem Bejarano reported on his recent Conference to Washington, DC. He also requested Council consensus to create a Public Safety Commission. Requested that safety audits be conducted to identify troubled areas where enforcement can be concentrated, to include workshops, etc. Councilmember Pacheco supported the idea and also suggested that the current Neighborhood Watch program be reviewed to ensure that there was not a duplication of efforts. Further commented that he supported anything that would improve public safety. Page 5 of 6 BIB] 40819-U01 2008-U02 02-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117558-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 02 20 CC MINHÄ—@¸—ÕXþCouncilmember Monica Garcia stated her support of Mayor Pro Tern's idea and supported the concept of using existing resources. Councilmember Pacheco commented on his recent attendance to the ICA Conference. Mayor Pro Tom Bejarano commented that he would not want to duplicate efforts but that Neighborhood Watch is more reative. He would like to see a program that is more proactive. City Attorney Pannone recommended that Council agendize this matter for a future agenda. Councilmember Marlon Garcia stated her support of Mayor Pro Tern's idea. She further reported on her attendance at the ICA Conference. ADJOURNMENT There being no other matters for discussion the meeting was adjourned in memory of John McMannis at 8:30 p.m. Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held March 5, 2008. aura M. Nieto Deputy City Clerk Page 6 of 6 BIB] 40819-U01 2008-U02 02-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117558-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04