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Home My WebLink About2009 01 07 CC MIN (2)2009 01 07 CC MINHÄ—@¸—ÕXþMINUTES CITY OF BALDWIN PARK WEDNESDAY, JANUARY CITY COUNCIL 07, 2009 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS 14403 E. Pacific Avenue Baldwin Park Manuel Lozano, Mayor Monica Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern Anthony J. Bejarano, Marten 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: Council member Marlen Garcia, Council member Pacheco, Council member Bejarano, Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia, Mayor Lozano. Absent: None. Also Present: Chief Executive Officer Vijay Singhal, City Attorney Joseph W. Pannone, Director of Recreation & Community Services Manuel Carrillo Jr., Director of Public Works William Galvez, Chief of Police Lili Hadsell, City Treasurer Contreras, City Clerk Rubio, Deputy City Clerk Nieto. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano expressed condolences to the Ortega family who was murdered on Christmas Eve in Covina and commended the city of Covina for their handling of the situation; he further requested to adjourn in memory of Shirley McManus, long-time Baldwin Park resident and his uncle, Ogenio Davila Council member Marlen Garcia requested to adjourn in memory of Dr. T.K. Lin, cardiologist from Kaiser Permanente PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Presentation by Southern California Edison on the Tehachapi Renewable Page t of 7 BIB] 40819-U01 2009-U02 01-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO122580-U03 DO122581-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/29/2009-U04 ROBIN-U04 2009 01 07 CC MINHÄ—@¸—ÕXþTransmission Project Postponed to a future meeting PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Margaret Salonisen, resident announced the new address to the Chamber of Commerce. She spoke about the success of a recent event and thanked Council member Pacheco and Mayor Pro Tem Monica Garcia for attending. Expressed disappointment in the elected officials for not attending another Chamber event and requested the Council collaboration. Requested a meeting with the Council to discuss mutual goals. Mary Dosa, resident inquired about the classification of street vendors. Chief Hadsell stated anyone who was on the public right of way selling goods without a business license is in violation of the street vending laws. She also stated that she would be working on some projects for the Women's Club and asked who she should contact at the city. Chief Hadsell directed her to Lt. Bartolotti Monty Montenegro, resident commented about a personnel issue and requested further investigation on the matter. Thomas Carey, resident commented about the past discussion regarding day laborers in parking lots and suggested actions to remedy the issue Leslie Brito, resident expressed her support of Congresswoman Hilda Solis' appointment by President-elect Obama. She also commented on the Jornaleros and that their meeting requests to the Mayor & Council member Marlen Garcia were not answered. She left a copy of the rules and regulations of the Jornaleros for the record and offered to be a mediator between the city and the jornaleros. Al Contreras, introduced himself as the newly selected President of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District and announced his promotion as Governmental Affairs representative with Southern California Edison and that he would be working with the city. John Rios, resident thanked Director Carrillo for the work he has done. He addressed an issue on Bess Avenue, across from Kaiser. Council member Marlen Garcia stated that the location in question belonged to the residents. Council member Bejarano requested that Code Enforcement and Graffiti Abatement crews be dispatched to the area to address the issues Margarita Vargas, resident commented about graffiti that she recently observed. Mayor Lozano stated that staff would look into the matter. foster to monterey Greg Tuttle, business owner commented about Council member Bejarano & Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia's desire to work with the CARA group. Requested that the ordinance prohibiting grocery stores be repealed. He further commented on proposed projects at the parks in the city and how the money could possibly be Page 2 of 7 BIB] 40819-U01 2009-U02 01-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO122580-U03 DO122581-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/29/2009-U04 ROBIN-U04 2009 01 07 CC MINHÄ—@¸—ÕXþbetter spent. He also commented about a request made by a staff member for a listing of all Chamber of Commerce members. Cruz Sembello, resident wished all a happy new year and expressed her desire for everyone work together to improve the community. Rafael Gonzalez, library manager thanked the Council for supporting the library and invited the elected officials to come and visit. He also commented on the increase in graffiti and complimented staff for their responsiveness with the removal of graffiti Public Communications were closed at 7:35 p.m. Council member Pacheco commented about the proposed MRF in the city of Irwindale, bordering the city of Baldwin Park. He further spoke about the negative impacts that it would have on the community and announced a public hearing and encouraged residents to attend. He also commented about the day laborers and the efforts that they are attempting to make and encouraged continued collaboration to reach a resolution. He also spoke about Superior Market's desire to come into the city and stated that he would bring back the ordinance regarding shopping centers. Council member Bejarano commented about the efforts of the Graffiti Abatement crew and encouraged the community to be proactive in reporting the presence of graffiti. Mayor Lozano addressed the comments made by speaker Brito and that there were two different groups representing the Jornaleros that may be having internal issues. He pledged that he and Council member Marlen Garcia would continue to address the matter Council member Marlen Garcia responded to the comments regarding the Jornaleros and expressed interest in meeting with speaker Brito to disucss the matter. She also addressed the comments of speaker Salonisen, stating that during the month of December many events took place for the benefit of the children She requested a report from staff as to the reason for the relocation of the Chamber of Commerce and a financial report. She also requested an update on the status of the NOW and if there is a debit or credit from the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia announced the date and time of the city of Irwindale public hearing on the MRF. She requested that staff look into some sort of device to assist drivers exiting the library as there is limited view of oncoming traffic. She also requested that staff follow up on the presence of graffiti at the 10 / 605 She also requested staff follow up on graffiti on the 10/605 Mayor Lozano commented about what the Council desires to see at the Home Depot shopping center Page 3 of 7 BIB] 40819-U01 2009-U02 01-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO122580-U03 DO122581-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/29/2009-U04 ROBIN-U04 2009 01 07 CC MINHÄ—@¸—ÕXþCONSENT CALENDAR Motion: Approve CONSENT CALENDAR with the exception of #5. Council member Pacheco requested that Item #3 Minutes) be amended to include the letter submitted by Congresswoman Solis regarding Ordinance 1310 Moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia. 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS City Council received and filed. 2. PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 17, 2008 JANUARY 6, 2009 City Council approved the preparation and presentation of the proclamations, plaques and certificates as outlined in the staff report. 3. MINUTES City Council approved the minutes of the special and regular meetings of December 17, 2008. 4. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT City Council received and filed. The following item was pulled by Mayor Lozano for separate discussion: 5. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORGAN PARK PROMENADE IMPROVEMENTS Continued from December 17, 2008) Council member Pacheco announced that due to State funding issues the project would temporarily be put on hold. Mayor Lozano further stated that becuase the funds were restricted, the could only be used on specific projects within the city REPORTS OF OFFICERS 6. CREATION OF A WORKFORCE AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia provided a bried explanation of the purpose of the committeed. Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia nominated Council member Bejarano; Mayor Lozano nominated Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia. Council member Pacheco inquired as to the purpose and goals of the committee and why they were not included in the report. Council member Marlen Garcia recommended that the committee meet and establish its goals, then report back to the Council. CEO Singhal responded that staff carried out direction as it was understood. Council member Pacheco requested that the discussion of the meeting, as Page 4of7 BIB] 40819-U01 2009-U02 01-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO122580-U03 DO122581-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/29/2009-U04 ROBIN-U04 2009 01 07 CC MINHÄ—@¸—ÕXþwell as the committee's goals and objectives be reported back to the Council. Motion: create a Workforce & Career Development Enhancement Committee and appoint Mayor Pro Tem Monica Garcia and Council member Bejarano as members Moved by Council member Marlen Garcia, seconded by Mayor Lozano. 7. RESOLUTION APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO ESTABLISHED IN-HOUSE COMMITTEES Continued from December 17, 2008) 1) San Gabriel Valley Water Association Representative Council member Pacheco Alternate Mayor Lozano; 2) Los Angeles County Sanitation District Nos. 15 & 22 Representative Mayor Lozano Alternate Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia; 3) League of California Cities Los Angeles County Division: Representative: Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia, Alternate: Council member Marlen Garcia; 4) Civil Defense Area D" Director's Meeting Representative: Chief of Police Lili Hadsell Alternate: Mayor Manuel Lozano; 5) Civil Defense Area D" General Membership Representative: Council member Marlen Garcia Alternate: Chief of Police Lili Hadsell; 6) Independent Cities Association Representative: Council member Marlen Garcia Alternate: Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia; 7) Independent Cities Lease Finance Authority Representative: Council member Pacheco Alternate: CEO Vijay Singhal; 8) Los Angeles County City Selection Committee Representative: Mayor Lozano Alternate: Council member Marten Garcia; 9) Southern California Association of Governments Representative: Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia Alternate: Council member Bejarano; 10) Foothill Transit Zone Representative: Council member Marlen Garcia Page 5 of 7 BIB] 40819-U01 2009-U02 01-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO122580-U03 DO122581-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/29/2009-U04 ROBIN-U04 2009 01 07 CC MINHÄ—@¸—ÕXþAlternate: Mayor Lozano; 11) San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Representative: Council member Bejarano Alternate: Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia; 12) Independent Cities Risk Management Authority ICRMA) Representative: Council member Pacheco Alternate: Mayor Lozano Aubstitute Alternate: Human Resources Manager Leticia Lara; 13) Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce Representative: Council member Pacheco Representative: Mayor Lozano 14) San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership Representative: Council member Marlen Garcia Representative: Mayor Lozano There were no changes to the In-House Committee appointments Motion: 1) review and appoint members to the positions of representatives and alternates of the established committees and organizations and waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2008-072 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY" and 2) review in-house committee appointments Moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council member Marlen Garcia. Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia requested that the city clerk's office update meeting dates and time, as some of them were not current. CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano expressed condolences to those in the Middle East and the Israelies who are currently involved in conflict Council member Pacheco & City Clerk Rubio congratulated the newly elected Baldwin Park Police Association board members. City Clerk Rubio further acknowledged Water Board President Al Contreras ADJOURNMENT There being no other matters for discussion the meeting was adjourned in memory of Shirly McManus, Dr. T.K. Lin and Ogenio Davila at 8:03 p.m. Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held January 21, 2009. Page 6 of 7 BIB] 40819-U01 2009-U02 01-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO122580-U03 DO122581-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/29/2009-U04 ROBIN-U04 2009 01 07 CC MINHÄ—@¸—ÕXþaura M. Nieto Deputy City Clerk Page 7 of 7 BIB] 40819-U01 2009-U02 01-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO122580-U03 DO122581-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/29/2009-U04 ROBIN-U04