HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 03 05 CC MIN2008 03 05 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— ‘ #Í«MINUTES
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK WEDNESDAY, MARCH 05,
CITY COUNCIL 2008
7:00 p.m. COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
14403 E. Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park
Manuel Lozano, Mayor
Anthony J. Bejarano, Mayor Pro Tem 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 on behalf of the Mata family & Perez famiy who were
affected by the recent incident in Rockenbach
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,
Lieutenant Lili Hadsell, David Lopez, Associate Engineer, City
Treasurer Contreras, City Clerk Rubio, Deputy City Clerk Nieto.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
* Proclamation proclaiming March 10 14, 2008 as Adult Education Week in the
City of Baldwin Park
Mayor Lozano read the proclamation and presented it to Dr. Kerr & Denise
Tornatore of the Baldwin Park Adult School.
Dr. Kerr announced the upcoming assembly to recognize the students of the
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CM Pacheco announced the technology updates at BPACE and recommended
that individuals take advantage of the programs offered
* Certificate presentation to the 2008 Employee Recognition Dinner Sponsors
Mayor Lozano presented the certificates to the 2008 Employee Recognition
Sponsors
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Neil Evans, attorney representing Jan's Towing expressed concern about
Consent Calendar Item #6 that will extend the franchise agreement with Royal
Coaches and the bypassing of the public bidding process.
Simon W. Guilllian, resident, inquired as to who ordered the sale of the Chamber
of Commerce building for an amount that he did not feel reflected the value of the
builidng.
Julisa Perez, representative from the Honorable Congresswoman Hilda Solis'
office introduced herself to the Council.
Raquel Salaiza, resident through City Interpreter Salceda), advised that she and
her husband were present to participate in the public hearing they are attempting
to protect the health of their children.
Augie Galaviz, resident, thanked the Council for their attendance at a past event
that benefitted the children in the community.
Eric Dzib, resident, stated his opposition to the proposed redevelopment project.
Thomas Carey, resident, spoke regarding various issues including weed
abatement, public nuisance & redevelopment.
Leslie Bito, Park Shadows resident/member of CARA, inquired how many of the
individuals holding signs in favor of the project were going to be affected by it.
CARA is not in opposition to redevelopment, but to the way that it has been
handled.
George Aguilar, Redemer Food Bank, spoke about the services his organization
has provided to residents in the City of Baldwin Park and they hope to continue to
provide these services.
Greg Tuttle, business owner, spoke on various issues including recent comments
by the Mayor on former Chief of Police Lopez, budget issues, public safety, and
Police Department consultant expenditures.
Tony Mena, resident, stated that he did not work for Bisno Development and he
did support the proposed project. Further stated that he wanted more for his
community and stated his support for the Council.
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2008 03 05 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— ‘ #Í«James Treasure, resident/business owner, spoke about the redevelopment, the
former Chief of Police, and the sale of the Chamber of Commerce. He requested
that the Council meet with the members of CARA to discuss the redevelopment
project.
Amelita Bez, resident, expressed her displeasure with the actions of the Council,
the increased violence in the community, and the redevelopment project.
Ken Woods, long time resident & business owner, addressed the Council on the
issue of redevelopment, specifically the correspondence between the City and
Bisno Development that stated the cost per acre to include relocation & good faith
benefits.
Terry Muse, resident, addressed the Council on the matter of redevelopment and
how it has benefitted those who may be in opposition to the proposed project.
The community needs to come together to improve.
Cesar Guitillian, business owner, stated that CARA is not against the
redevelopment of the city but the manner in which it had been happening.
Emphasized the participation of the CARA members and the hardships that they
are experiencing because of the redevelopment plans.
Public Communications were closed at 8:03 p.m.
Mayor Lozano commented that the Chamber of Commerce board agreed upon
the sale of the property and that the City was a separate entity. It was
recommended that if one has an inquiry regarding the Chamber of Commerce,
that they direct their comments to the current Executive Director.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Approve CONSENT CALENDAR with the exception of Item #6
Moved by Councilmember Marlen Garcia, 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 MARCH 5, 2008 TO MARCH 18, 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 20, 2008 meeting special &
regular).
4. CLAIM REJECTION
City Council rejected the claims of Pedro Hinojosa and Angel Walker through
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notices of rejection to claimants.
5. AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH DIRECTOR OF
RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HUMAN RESOURCES
MANAGER
City Council approved the amended Agreements and authorized the Mayor to
execute the Agreements.
The following item was pulled by Mayor Pro Tem Bejarano:
6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
AMENDING CERTAIN FEES FOR POLICE RELATED SERVICES,
EXTENDING THE CURRENT TOWING CONTRACT FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE
YEARS, AND REVISING THOSE SAME FEES, AS SET FORTH IN
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-001
Mayor Pro Tern Bejarano requested that this item be brought back to the
next Council meeting and that the staff report address the issues brought up
by Jan's Towing regarding the competitive bidding process. Councilmember
Pacheco requested clarification from legal counsel.
City Attorney Pannone stated that the process being used in this situation
did not require any type of bidding, but would only extend an existing
Agreement.
Mayor Pro Tern Bejarano wished to continue this matter for further review.
Motion: Table to the meeting of March 19, 2008
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bejarano, seconded by Councilmember Monica
Garcia.
SET MATTERS PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CDBG) PUBLIC SERVICE FUNDS
Acting Manager Ruelas presented the report. Mayor Lozano opened the
public hearing for those wishing to speak in favor. Ms. Castellano of the East
San Gabriel Valley Coaliton for the Homeless addressed the Council regarding
the prospective CDBG funding.
Julia Molten, Project Sister, spoke about the program she represented and
stated her gratitude for the funding that is provided by the CDBG funds. She
further commented on the outreach that they were doing in the schools and
advised that they had encountered at... Mayor Lozano requested that the 2+2
City Council/School Board meet in an attempt to determine what roadblocks are
being encountered.
Monica Lantaverde, Santa Anita Family Services Center, spoke about the
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Luz Mesa, East Valley Boys & Girls Club, addressed the Council on the
activities of the club in the community and requested future consideration for
funding of the Boys & Girls Club.
Seeing no further interest, the public hearing was closed at 8:18 p.m.
Motion: Approve the use of 15% of the projected CDBG program income in the
amount of $6,000 15% of $40,000) as part of the public service allocation and
2) approved the proposed FY 2008-2009 CDBG public service programs.
Moved by Councilmember Pacheco, seconded by Mayor Lozano.
Councilmembers Pacheco & Marlen Garcia expressed their thanks to the
Commission that made the recommendations.
8. PUBLIC HEARING APPEALING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S
DECISION TO DENY A ZONE VARIANCE REQUESTING A REDUCTION IN
THE MINIMUM SIDE AND REAR YARD SETBACKS FOR AN ACCESSORY
STRUCTURE TO A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITHIN THE FC, FREEWAY
COMMERCIAL ZONE; CASE NO.: ZV-700; LOCATION: 1741 BIG DALTON
AVENUE; APPELLANT: VICTOR M. SALAIZA
City Planner Harbin presented the report. Councilmember Monica Garcia
stated that she would be abstaining from casting a vote on this matter due to her
prior knowledge of the case as a former Planning Commissioner.
Mayor Lozano opened the public hearing for those wishing to speak. Mr.
Victor Salaiza, property owner, addressed the Council.
Seeing no further interest, the public hearing closed. Mayor Lozano
commented that he had previously visited Mr. Salaiza's residence and inquired
of City Planner Harbin if it is possible to grant a CUP on this type of parcel.
She responded that as the current code is written, a CUP would not be
applicable.
Councilmember Pacheco suggested that the item be continued to study all of
the issues surrounding the matter and bring back in a couple of meetings.
Councilmember Marlen Garcia commented that the Council would have to go
to extraordinary measures for this to be permitted and it was not in accordance
with the vision of the city.
Councilmember Marion Garcia supported the recommendation on the staff
report. Mayor Pro Tern Bejarano empathized with the applicant, and stated his
concern that a precedence would be set by approving this appeal.
Councilmember Pacheco reiterated that he would like for this matter to be
brought back before the Council that would be in compliance with the code.
Motion: Uphold the Planning Commission's decision and waive further reading,
read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2008-017 entitled, A RESOLUTION
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2008 03 05 CC MIN HÄ—@¸— ‘ #Í«OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING THE
FINDINGS OF FACT DENYING A ZONE VARIANCE; APPLICANT: VICTOR
SALAIZA, LOCATION: 1741 BIG DALTON AVENUE; CASE NO.: ZV-700",
granted Applicant Salaiza a 90-day stay on Code Enforcement activities and
directed staff to continue working with the applicant.
Moved by Councilmember Marlen Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Bejarano.
In response to a Council inquiry, Acting Housing Manager Ruelas stated that
there are income requirements on the rehabilitation grants and that there is an
active code case.
Councilmember Marlen Garcia stated that they believe there was no malicious
intent and they City wants to work with the Salaiza's to resolve the matter. In
response to an inquiry from Councilmember Pacheco, Mr. Salaiza stated that
increasing the height of the wall may help.
CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK I CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATIONS
Request from Councilmember Marlen Garcia & Councilmember Monica
Garcia for discussion on the following:
Request for Council consensus to direct staff to research the extent to which the
County of Los Angeles' Ordinance requiring all dogs and cats to be spayed and
neutered by the time they are four 4) months old) is applicable to the City of
Baldwin Park and how it can be made effective in Baldwin Park
Councilwoman Monica Garcia would like to see enforcement improved and to
consider an ordinance that would prohibit the tethering of the dogs. Also
requested to look at collaborative efforts with the County to have improved
animal welfare in the community.
City Clerk Rubio commented shared that she had a resource that initiated a bill
related to animal spaying & neutering and that they could possible come and do
a presentation for the Council. Councilwoman Marlen Garcia further
commented on the animal welfare in the City of Baldwin Park.
Councilwoman Marlen Garcia commented on her attendance at the Foothill
Transit board meeting and emphasized the importance of public transportation.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other matters for discussion the meeting was adjourned at 9:00
P.M.
Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held March 19, 2008.
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Laura M. Nieto
Deputy City Clerk
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