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Home My WebLink About2008 04 16 CC MIN2008 04 16 CC MINHÄ—@¸—BUÍ«MINUTES CITY OF BALDWIN PARK WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, CITY COUNCIL 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 7:05 p.m. INVOCATION Led by Pastor Jackson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano offered his condolences to 4036 soldiers who have lost their lives in the current conflict. Counciimember Pacheco closed on behalf of Jesus Leyson, former Planning Commission. Mayor Lozano requested that flowers be sent to the services. Councilmember Pacheco congratulated Margaret Salonisen for her recognition at Citizen of the Year. Mayor Lozano announced that Denise Tomatore, BPACE 26th Congressional District) and Mariana Lake, VCWD Boardmember 32nd Congressional District) were elected as delegates for the Democratic National Convention. City Treasurer Contreras announced that she was selected as Employee of the Year for the California Region for Macy's. Mayor Lozano requested that a certificate be presented to her at the next Council meeting. City Clerk Rubio acknowledged Margaret Salonisen for her recognition as Citizen of the Year. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmember Marlen Garcia, Councilmember Monica Garcia, Councilmember Pacheco, Mayor Pro Tem Bejarano, Mayor Lozano. Absent: None. Page 1 of 4 BIB] 39597-U01 2008-U02 04-U02 16-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117565-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 04 16 CC MINHÄ—@¸—BUÍ«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, City Treasurer Contreras, City Clerk Rubio, Deputy City Clerk Nieto, Mike Taylor, Acting Chief of Police. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Certificate presentation to Maria Montes, Honoree of Congresswoman Hilda Solis at the Women's Issues Forum Mayor Lozano, joined by the City Council, City Clerk & Treasurer presented a certificate to Maria Montes Certificate of Recognition to Brenda Valenzuela of Pleasant View Elementary for winning the district spelling bee Mayor Lozano, joined by the City Council, City Clerk & City Treasurer presented a certificate to Brenda Valenzuela. Mayor Lozano requested that her name be placed on the marquee at Morgan Park and that her name be placed in the next issue of the NOW PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Gloria Fiero, President of the Baldwin Park Women's Club commented on the service of the club in the community and announced that member Margaret Salonisen was chosen as the district winner for Citizen of the Year. She further requested a proclamation for Federation Day. There were no objections. Ms. Fiero welcomed all women in the community to join the club. Thomas Carey, resident spoke about ethanol and other issues. Greg Tuttle, business owner addressed past comments made by the Mayor and City Council, as well as the stipends that Council receives. He thanked staff for the services they provided. Mariana Lake, VCWD Boardmember congratulated Maria Montes and others who volunteer in the community. She further acknowledged City Treasurer Contreras and Margaret Salonisen for their respective recognitions. Andrew Morales Miramotes, resident spoke in support of the proposed redevelopment project. Amelita Bes, resident commented on the recent actions of the Council Steven Blusky, resident commented on eminent domain issues. Public Communications closed at 7:42 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR Page 2 of 4 BIB] 39597-U01 2008-U02 04-U02 16-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117565-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 04 16 CC MINHÄ—@¸—BUÍ«Motion: Approve CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Councilmember Marten Garcia. 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS City Council received and filed the report. 2. PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 16, 2008 MAY 6, 2008 City Council approved the preparation and presentation of the plaques and certificates as outlined in the staff report. 3. MINUTES City Council approved the minutes of the February 26, 2008 meeting special), the minutes of the April 2, 2008 meeting special and regular), and the minutes of the April 3, 2008 meeting special). 4. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT FEBRUARY 2008 City Council received and filed. 5. AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT LETTERS OF INTEREST FROM NON- PROFIT AGENCIES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS City Council authorized staff to issue a notice to accept letters of interest from non-profit organizations for 1) Multi-family Rehabilitation Project includes acquisition, maintenance and management of multi-family affordable housing projects and 2) Scatter Lot Projects includes acquisition, rehabilitation and/or new development of single-family affordable housing projects on scatter lots. 6. APPROVAL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2008 SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM City Council authorized staff to submit an application to the State of California, Department of Education to participate in the 2008 Summer Lunch Program and authorized the Director of Recreation and Community Services to execute all Summer Lunch Program documents, including the agreement with El Monte Union High School District. 7. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR CARNIVAL SERVICES CHRISTIANSEN AMUSEMENTS City Council approved the agreement attached to the staff report and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement. 8. APPROVAL OF A FREEWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANE HOV) EXPANSION PROJECT ALONG INTERSTATE 10 FREEWAY 1-10) City Council approved the Freeway Maintenance Agreement and authorized the Page 3 of 4 BIB] 39597-U01 2008-U02 04-U02 16-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117565-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 2008 04 16 CC MINHÄ—@¸—BUÍ«Mayor to execute the Agreement. CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Marten Garcia announced the Relay for Life event on May 3-4 in Baldwin Park and requested that the city form a team to participate. She also requested a financial literacy program, in cooperation with the financial institutions in the city. Mayor Pro Tom Bejarano requested that an update from staff be provided to Council on the day laborer issue at Home Depot. Mayor Lozano commented on the plastic bag ordinance and requested that city create and offer reusable bags. Councilmember Monica Garcia announced that she would be participating in the Emergency Preparedness Committee at the Council of Governments COG) and wanted to make sure that the city would be participating. Councilmember Pacheco requested that staff work with the school district on the speed bump issue and requested that staff look into solar energy for City Hall. ADJOURNMENT There being no other matters for discussion the meeting was adjourned in memory of Jesus Leyson at 7:42 p.m. Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held May 7, 2008. ura M. Nieto Deputy City Clerk Page 4 of 4 BIB] 39597-U01 2008-U02 04-U02 16-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO117552-U03 DO117565-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/28/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04