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Home My WebLink About2008 04 02 CC MIN2008 04 02 CC MINHÄ—@¸—BLÍ«MINUTES CITY OF BALDWIN PARK WEDNESDAY, APRIL 02, CITY COUNCIL ASAXA& 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 on behalf of Chris Torres, long time resident of the City of Baldwin Park. Councilmember Pacheco closed on behalf of Sofia Martinez, mother of Chief Deputy City Clerk Rosemary Gutierrez 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 Pannone, City Attorney, David Bass, Finance Consultant, Manuel Carrillo Jr., Director of Recreation & Community Services, Marc Castagnola, Community Development Manager, William Galvez, Director of Public Works, Michael Taylor, Acting Chief of Police, City Treasurer Contreras, City Clerk Rubio, Deputy City Clerk Nieto. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Certificate of Recognition to Maria Haro, 2007108 Outstanding School Crossing Guard of the Year Page 1 of 5 BIB] 39597-U01 2008-U02 04-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117563-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 04 02 CC MINHÄ—@¸—BLÍ«Mayor Lozano, joined by the City Council, City Clerk & City Treasurer presented a certificate to Ms. Haro Mayor Lozano requested the Ms. Haro's name be printed in the next issue of the Baldwin Park NOW and further requested that her name be placed on the marquee at Morgan Park Councilmember Marten Garcia requested that Ceclia Bernal & Maria Montes be recognized at the next City Council meeting for their recent acknowledgements by the Assemblymember & Congresswoman. There were no objections. Councilmember Monica Garcia requsted that the winner of the spelling bee from Pleasant View be recognized at the next City Council meeting. There were no objections. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Fidel Vargas, resident spoke about thanked the Council for the implementation of the Keep Baldwin Park Beautiful" program Shelly Nagery of Kaiser Permanante announced a Healthy Food Workshop at the Julia McNeill Senior Center. Andrea & Janet, Social Work Interns at Kaiser Permanente announced a free workshop at the Julia McNeill Senior Center regarding medical and alcohol use among the elderly. Christopher Caballero, resident announced that he would be attending the inauguration of the 44th President. Mayor Lozano encouraged businesses in the community to support Christopher's fundraising efforts. Councilmember Pacheco recognized Christopher for his outstanding achievements. Thomas Carey, spoke about education cuts in the state and other issues affecting the state. James Treasure, resident commented about a recent article about Robert Bisno regarding misappropriation of funds. Reiterated that he is not against redeveloment but the way that it is happening. Expressed that he would be starting a police commission. Public Communications closed at 7:28 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: Approve CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Councilmember Marlen Garcia. 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Page 2 of 5 BIB] 39597-U01 2008-U02 04-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117563-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 04 02 CC MINHÄ—@¸—BLÍ«City Council received and filed. 2. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT JANUARY 2008 City Council received and filed. 3. PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 2, 2008 APRIL 15, 2008 4. MINUTES City Council approved the minutes of the March 19, 2008 meeting regular). 5. AMENDMENT TO THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS' SGVCOG) JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT JPA) City Council waived further reading, read by title only and adopted Resolution No. 2008-020 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING AND ADOPTING AMENDMENT ONE TO THE THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS" and authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment One to the Third Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments. 6. LETTER IN SUPPORT OF SB 1420 PADILLA/MIGDEN) MENU LABELING City Council approved a letter in support of SB 1420 to be sent to Senator Alex Padilla. 7. LETTER IN SUPPORT OF AB 1903 HERNANDEZ) LIABILITY PROTECTION FOR FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES City Council approved a letter in support of AB 1903 to be sent to the Assembly Local Government Committee and to the office of Assemblymember Ed Hernandez. 8. ZONING CODE AND DESIGN GUIDELINES COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE CONTRACT AMENDMENT City Council 1) approved the amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement, including the assignment of the contract to Hogle-Ireland, Inc. to finalize the comprehensive update to the City's Zoning Code and Design Guidelines and 2) approved the appropriation of $130,200 from the General Plan Fee Revenue Account 145.00.4507) to Expenditure Account 145.45.5000 Consultant Services) and 3) authorized the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to Consultant Agreement. 9. CITY OF BALDWIN PARK'S COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND RELATED AUDIT REPORTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING Page 3 of 5 BIB] 39597-U01 2008-U02 04-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117563-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 04 02 CC MINHÄ—@¸—BLÍ«JUNE 30, 2007 City Council received and filed the City of Baldwin Park's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Single Audit and Report of Independent Auditors on Compliance and on Internal Controls, all for fiscal year ended June 30, 2008. 10. APPROVAL OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT TSSP)" WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES City Council approved the Traffic Signal Synchronization Program Maintenance Agreement TSSP) and authorized the Chief Executive Officer to execute it on behalf of the Mayor. 11. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSITION 1 B FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE TO BE USED ON ELIGIBLE TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 12. AWARD OF A CONSULTANT SERVICES CONTRACT TO HIRSCH AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT OF THE MORGAN PARK IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,700 City Council 1) awarded a Consultant Services Agreement to Hirsch and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $88,700 and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement; 2) created a Morgan Park Improvements Capital Project and appropriate $97,570 from State Grant Fund 139; and 3) authorized the City Engineer to execute any necessary change orders in an amount not to exceed ten percent 10%) of the original contract amount. CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS Request by Mayor Lozano for discussion on the following: Request for Council consensus to schedule an informal meeting with local hospitals, convalescent facilities and pharmacies to provide input on community participation in creating a Prescription Drug Disposal/Collection Center." This meeting should also include Waste Management, pharmaceutical companies, Sanitation District, Valley County Water District, Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District, as well as State, Congressional and County representatives. Mayor Lozano discussed his request and mentioned another City with a similar collaboration. City of West Covina has a needle disposal center, administered by the Fire Department Request by Councilmember Pacheco on the following: Council discussion and direction to request that Southern California Edison install three street lights in the alley between Larry and Landis and also include the alley in the Street Master Plan for paving in the future Councilmember Pacheco commented about his recent attendance to the Neighborhood Watch meeting in the area of Larry Avenue and learned that Page 4 of 5 BIB] 39597-U01 2008-U02 04-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117563-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 04 02 CC MINHÄ—@¸—BLÍ«there was a need for lighting in the alley. Councilmember Marlen addressed the issues in the alley, kids congregate and misbehave. Believed that there should be extra patrolling by the Police Department, as well as the school police. The issue does not seem to be in the evening but in the afternoon. Suggested that if lighting is added, solar lights would utilized. Councilmember Monica Garcia requested that additional patrolling be done in the area of Olive Street because of speeders. ADJOURNMENT There being no other matters for discussion the meeting was adjourned in memory of Chris Torres and Sofia Martinez at 8:38 p.m. Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held April 16, 2008. Laura M. Nieto Deputy City Clerk Page 5 of 5 BIB] 39597-U01 2008-U02 04-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117563-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04