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Home My WebLink About1999 04 21 CC MIN1999 04 21 CC MINòw @˜€•CC MIN APR 21 1999à›[H4 8COUNCIL CHAMBER APRIL 21,1999 14403 E. Pacific Avenue Wednesday Baldwin Park, CA 91706 7:00P.M. The CITY COUNCIL of the City of Baldwin Park met in REGULAR SESSION at the above time and place. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Ricardo Pacheco, Linda Gair, Mayor Pro-Tern William Bill" Van Cleave, and Mayor Lozano. Mso Present: David Olivas, City Attorney; Richard A. LZarra, Chief of Police; James B. Hathaway, Director of Finance; Steve Cervantes, Director of Community Development; Ralph Nunez, Director of Recreation and Community Development; Ana Montenegro, City Treasurer; Kathryn V. Tizcareno, City Clerk; and Armando Hegdahl, City Service Employee PRESENTZONS INTRODUCTION OF NEW Ralph Nunez introduced newly appointed Recreation Program RECREATION PROGRAM Coordinator Anthony Martinez. Mayor Lozano commended Mr. COORDINATOR Martinez for accepting this very demanding position. FOOTHILL TRANSI Transit Coordinator Kara Bouton introduced Linda Somilleda of PRESENTATION Foothill Transit who presented a video in appreciation to the City of Baldwin Park for supporting Foothill Transit. Ms. Somilleda extended an invitation to the City Council to attend the General Membership Meeting on May 12, 1999. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS DONATIONS SOUGHT Eduardo Seta, Representative for Congressman Martinez, FOR WL INFANT announced that Congressman Martinez was successfiil in bringing a Filipino family into the United States as they begin the process of a liver transplant for their 13-month-old daughter. On behalf of the family, Mr. Seta asked interested persons who wish to donate clothes or financial assistance to please contact Congressman Martinez's office. POW I MIA FLAGS Mr. Seta requested that the City fly the P.O.W. and M.I.A. flags in honor of the captured American Soldiers in Kosovo. COLLEGE PREP WORKSHOP Robert Barajas, Representative for Senator Solis, announced that a College Preparation Conference will be held in East Los Angeles on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. This event is being sponsored by Senator Solis. High School students, Jr. College students, parents, and intermediate and middle school students are invited to attend. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 APR-U02 21-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3889-U03 DO3924-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 04-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3924-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 04 21 CC MINòw @˜€•CC MIN APR 21 1999à›[H4 8City Council Minutes April21, 1999 Page 2 SB 216 CONSERVANCY Mr. Barajas of Senator Solis' Office informed the Council that BILL) the flinding for the San Gabriel River Conservancy SB 216 is coming from the state. SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT Joe Angel, 4915 Hogan, Baldwin Park, said he purchased BOGART STREET property and asked that the city build a street with sidewalks where his property would extend. Mr. Angel stated that during the previous 10 years, he and other residents in this area have made about 25 petitions, and still no action has been taken. Councilwoman Gair informed Mr. Angel that sidewalk construction would require the owners of the property to dedicate a portion of their property for that purpose. Councilwoman Gair and Mayor Lozano suggested that Mr. Angel and other interested persons interested in sidewalk improvements on this street) contact the Director of Public Works. Ana Montenegro, Baldwin Park, stated that they have been trying to improve this portion of the town for 43 years. Julio Rodrigue4 4840 Bogart, Baldwin Park, stated that he also wants the repairs done on Bogart Street. CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Tizcareno presented the Consent Calendar as follows: ITEMS PULLED OFF AGENDA City Attorney Olivas mentioned that there has been a request to pull hems #3D entitled CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACTS INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, and #4A entitled CONSIDERATION OF POLICY THAT WOULD PROHIBIT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM CONDUCTING BUSINESS WITHIN THE CITY, from the Agenda. A motion was made to accept the recommendation of Attorney Olivas and pull the subject items from the Agenda. MOTION: Mayor Pro-Tem VanCleave SECOND: Councilman Pacheco Motion Carried Councilwoman Gair pulled the following item from the Consent Calendar for discussion and corrections: 1) Approval of Minutes CERTIFICATE OF POSTING The Certificate of Posting for April 21, 1999, was approved. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 APR-U02 21-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3889-U03 DO3924-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 04-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3924-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 04 21 CC MINòw @˜€•CC MIN APR 21 1999à›[H4 8City Council Minutes April21, 1999 Page 3 CLAIMS & DEMANDS Resolution No.99-30 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RESOLZON NO.99-30 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK", was approved. Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave abstained on the warrants to Mr. Dill's Hardware Financial Conflict of Interest). TREASURER'S REPORT The Treasurer's Reports was received and filed. STATE TRANSPORTATION Resolution No.99-31 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COUNCIL OF APPROVING THE PROJECTS ELIGIBLE FOR STIP) AUGMENTATION 1998 AUGMENTATION STORM DAMAGE FUNDING", was RESOLUTION NO.99-31 approved. SANITARY SEWER Resolution No.99-32 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 98-1 OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE BELGATE STREET ASSESSMENT IN THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.98-i, RESOLUTION NO.99-32 AND DESIGNATING THE CITY TREASURER TO COLLECT AND RECEIVE FUNDS"; was approved. AWARD OF CONTRACT Staff recommendation was approved as outlined in Staff Report 1998/99 CDBG STREET dated April 21, 1999 and the construction of the 1998/99 CDBG IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Street Improvements was awarded to Gentry Brothers, Inc., in CIP 812 the amount of $215,431.69. CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made to approve the Consent Calendar as APPROVAL presented. MOTION: Councilman Pacheco SECOND: Councilwoman Gair Motion Carried APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of April 7, 1999 Study Session) were approved as presented. The minutes of April 7, 1999 Regular Meeting) were approved as corrected. Councilwoman Gair corrected the minutes as follows: On page 2 under Public Communications, Mary was corrected to read Mary Heintz. Also, George Garrick was corrected to read George Archibeque. A motion was made to approve the minutes as corrected. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tern Van Cleave Motion Carried BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 APR-U02 21-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3889-U03 DO3924-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 04-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3924-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 04 21 CC MINòw @˜€•CC MIN APR 21 1999à›[H4 8City Council Minutes- April 21,1999 Page 4 REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES APPOINTMENT TO A motion was made to appoint Councilman Pacheco as INDEPENDENT aTIES Representative and keep James B. Hathaway as Alternate and LEASE FINANCE adopt Resolution No.99-29 entitled, A RESOLUTION AUTHORITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN RESOLZON NO.99-29 PARK, APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INDEPENDENT CITIES LEASE FINANCE AUTHORITY". MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tem Van Cleave Motion Carried APPOINTMENT TO A motion was made to appoint Mayor Lozano as Representative, INDEPENDENT CITIES Councilwoman Gair as Alternate and Mayor Pro-Tern VanC leave RISK MANAGEMENT as Substitute Alternate and adopt Resolution No.99-22 entitled, AUTHORITY A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY RESOLUTION NO.99-22 OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING SPECIFIC REPRESENTATIVES TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY". MOTION: Mayor Pro-Tern Van Cleave SECOND: Councilman Pacheco Motion Carried SIDEWALK SALES FOR City Attorney Olivas suggested to Mayor Pro-Tern Van Cleave CENTRAL BUSINESS that if he will abstain from this item, he should make any DISTRICT/CIVIC CENTER comments as a resident of Baldwin Park, and not as a Councilmember. Mayor Pro-Tern VanCleave agreed and stepped away from the dais and joined the audience. Director Cervantes presented the Staff Report which recommends that the City Council approve an initial 60-day trial testing period to determine if this is a type of business marketing and display the community, businesses, and City Council will support on a permanent basis. This would be on an individual permit application basis. Councilman Pacheco suggested continuing this discussion at the next meeting and coming up with more guidelines and suggestions. Councilwoman Gair mentioned that by allowing the sidewalk sales, they would prove to the businesses that the Council is trying to help them. Mayor Lozano allowed the public to speak regarding this issue. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 APR-U02 21-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3889-U03 DO3924-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 04-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3924-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 04 21 CC MINòw @˜€•CC MIN APR 21 1999à›[H4 8City Council Minutes April21, 1999 Page 5 Bill Van Cleave, Baldwin Park, said sidewalk sales are important in the City of Baldwin Park. He said that by having sidewalk sales, the citizens would be lured into buying impulse items, which would improve sales and increase revenue. George Archebique, Baldwin Park, said that if store items are already outside, the customers would not go inside the store to find out what is in there. It would also clutter up the sidewalk and it would not allow people to pass. Dan Trunco, Baldwin Park, said there should be a limit on how much the stores should put on the sidewalks. Marlen Garcia, Baldwin Park, said that the sidewalk sales should be put on periodically and not weeks in a row. Mayor Lozano stated that he is opposed to the 60-day sidewalk sales as recommended. Mayor Lozano suggested that the Council approve this activity for two or three days out of the week. A motion was made to allow sidewalk sales on a trial basis, with permits, for three weekends in the month of May as set by staW, including the extra day in the Memorial Day weekend. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Mayor Lozano Motion Carried CONSOLIDATED A motion was made to approve the Consolidated Annual ANNUAL PERFORMANCE Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year Z997-98 AND EVALUATION REPORT MOTION: Councilwoman Gair CDBG PROGRAM AND SECOND: Councilman Pacheco ROME PROGRAM) Motion Carried COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS SCHOOL BOARD LIMSONS Councilwoman Gair asked that this matter be placed on the next regular agenda for council appointments. DOWNTOWN PROJECT In an effort to inform the newly elected and appointed officials of STAFF MEETING the plans and status of the Downtown Revitalization Project, Mayor Lozano asked Staff to arrange a meeting with the new hires and Ron Cano & Associates. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 APR-U02 21-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3889-U03 DO3924-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 04-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3924-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 04 21 CC MINòw @˜€•CC MIN APR 21 1999à›[H4 8City Council Minutes April21, 1999 Page 6 Mayor Pro Tern VanCleave asked that both he and Councilman Pacheco assigned as Liaisons to this project) be informed on all meetings regarding the Downtown Project. EXCESS FOLIAGE Mayor Lozano expressed concern over the foliage along FREEWAY SIDERAMP the 1-10 freeway noting that it is unsightly and blocks the view of SATURN DEALERSHIP the Saturn Dealership from the freeway. Director Cervantes informed the Council that the subject area is owned and maintained by the State CalTrans). Mayor Lozano expressed concern that this matter has been requested for action since 1995 and to date, no action has been taken. Mayor Lozano flirther stated that if necessary, he and other individuals would perform the maintenance. Councilwoman Gair informed the Council that the City of West Covina had encountered the same problem and what they did was perform the maintenance themselves and billed the State for their services. Mayor Lozano requested that Staff follow up on this matter with the Secretary of Transportation so that the required maintenance is performed as soon as possible. Eduardo Seta, Representative for Congressman Martinez, stated that he would provide the Council with a list of the projects that are currently underway by CalTrans. SATURN DEALERSHIP Mayor Pro Tem VanCleave expressed concern that the Saturn PARKING Dealership is parking their vehicles on unpaved ground and questioned whether or not this was acceptable. Director Cervantes informed the Council that parking on an unpaved foundation is prohibited and Planner Onaga is currently working on this matter with the Saturn Officials for improvements. WIDENING INTERSTATh Councilman Pacheco requested staff to follow up on widening of 1-10 SAN BERNARDINO FWY) of the 1-10 Freeway and asked that the Council be kept informed an updated on this matter. BALDWIN PARK Upon question from Mayor Lozano, Engineering Manager Idnani BOULEVARD OVERPASS informed the City Council that the ownership of the concrete portion of the overpass is owned by CalTrans. The remaining asphalt/concrete) portion of the overpass off of Baldwin Park Boulevard is owned by the City. It was irther explained that the Engineering department will open bids on April 27, 1999 and construction will be completed by June, 1999. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 APR-U02 21-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3889-U03 DO3924-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 04-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3924-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 04 21 CC MINòw @˜€•CC MIN APR 21 1999à›[H4 8City Council Minutes April21, 1999 Page 7 CLOSED SESSION Mayor Lozano announced that the closed session would be trailed until after the adjournment of all agency meetings. The City Council adjourned to a closed session at 8:21 p.m. to discuss the following: A. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) TITLE: Interim Chief Executive Action TITLE: Interim Public Works Director ACTION: No Reportable Action B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) TIThE: Director of Recreation & Community Services TITLE: Director of Community Development TITLE: Finance Director ACTION: No Reportable Action The City Council reconvened at Z0:30 p.m.. Roll call remained the same. City Attorney Olivas explained that in closed session the Council discussed the items as indicated with no reportable action taken. ADJOURN There being no other matters for discussion, Mayor Lozano adjourned the meeting at 10:31 pZmZ There were no objections. Approved as corrected by the Council at their meeting held May 5, 1999. Rosemary M. Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 APR-U02 21-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3889-U03 DO3924-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 04-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3924-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05