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Home My WebLink About1999 05 19 CC MIN1999 05 19 CC MINòw @˜€CC MIN MAY 19,1999à›[H!Ú8COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 19,1999 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE WEDNESDAY BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 7:00 P.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 Manuel Lozano Also Present: David Olivas, City Attorney; Richard A. LeGarra, Chief of Police; James B. Hathaway, Director of Finance; Steve Cervantes, Director of Community Development; Ralph Nunez, Director of Recreation and Community Services; Ana Montenegro, City Treasurer; Kathryn V. Tizcareno, City Clerk; and Rosemary Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR OF EL MONTE Mayor Lozano introduced Rachel Montes, Mayor of the City of El Monte. Mayor Montes stated that she looks forward to building a close working relationship with the Mayor and Councilmembers of the City of Baldwin Park and invited Councilmembers and Staff to an awards presentation in the City of El Monte on May 25, 1999. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS PETITION SLBMITThD Jesus Gonzales, Baldwin Park, read from a petition that PARK PLACE PROPERTY the property owners of Park Place signed. Said petition OWNER requests assistance from the city for the control of loitering, dumping, illegal trafficking, vagrancy problem, and to erect a wall which will help in controlling the vagrancy problem and noise from the Metrolink. POLICE DEPARTMENT Dolores Holguin, Baldwin Park, asked the City Council ISSLES and the Chief of Police to consider implementing a reserve unit of police officers. This program would bring professional men and women into the City as reserves for a minimal fee. Ms. Holguin made reference to the recent $40,000 bullet trap expenditure and suggested having officers practice their shooting at other firing ranges, and possibly a joint venture with the City of El Monte. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAY-U02 19,1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3917-U03 DO3918-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 05-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3918-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 05 19 CC MINòw @˜€CC MIN MAY 19,1999à›[H!Ú8CityCouncilMinutes- May 19, 1999 Page 2 Dan Trunco, Baldwin Park, said he wants police officers to be more pro-aaive while on the streets, in the parks, and other areas where there is gang activity. If there were more officers visible, criminal activity would be deterred. Mr. Trunco asked why the police depanment was not utilizing its officers on bike patrol duty. Mr. Trunco expressed concern that the police officers are becoming less visible these days and would like to see more police presence in the community. FUNDS SOLICITATION Joseph Tizcareno, Baldwin Park, asked the Council to FOR SHOOTING VICTIMS donate at least $500 to assist each of the families with the flineral costs of the two residents of Baldwin Park that were murdered. City Attorney Olivas mentioned that said donation is considered a gift of public flinds. Attorney Olivas did state however, that the Council and the citizens of Baldwin Park could make private individual) donations. CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Tizcareno presented the Consent Calendar as follows: Councilman Pacheco pulled the following item from the Consent Calendar for discussion: 1) Item #F, Replacement of Print Shop Copier. City Attorney Olivas pulled the following item from the Consent Calendar: 2) Item IJA, Approval of MAY 5, 1999 Minutes. CLAWS AND DEMANDS Resolution No.99-36 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCW OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ALLOWING CLAWS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK" was approved. Mayor Pro-Tem Van Cleave abstained on all warrants to Mr. Bill's Hardware financial conflict of interest). TREASURER'S REPORT The Treasurer's Report was received and filed. APRIL, 1999 BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAY-U02 19,1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3917-U03 DO3918-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 05-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3918-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 05 19 CC MINòw @˜€CC MIN MAY 19,1999à›[H!Ú8City Council Minutes May19, 1999 Page 3 AWARD OF CONTRACT Installation of the clarification system was awarded to FLEMING BNVIRONMENTAL, INC. Fleming Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $34,474.00. Public Works Director Hathaway was authorized to approve the necessary change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% of the original contract amount. MID-SAN GABRIEL VALLEY The agreement was approved and the Director of SUMMZR YOUTH EMPLOYMENT Recreation and Community Services was authorized to AGREEMENT execute the necessary documents. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED A motion was made to approve the Consent Calendar as presented: MOTION: Councilman Pacheco SECOND: Councilwoman Gair Motion Carried REPLACEMENT OF Director Hathaway advised the Council that the total cost PRINTSHOP COPIER for the network printer is $1,287 per month, which includes maintenance and supplies, which would save the city $13,692 per year. It also enables users to program print jobs from their desktop directly to the copier. A motion was made to approve a Lease Agreement with Canon for the purchase of one 1) new copier at a cost of $1,287.50 per month. MOTION: Councilman Pacheco SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tem Van Cleave Motion Carried APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of May 5, 1999 are pending and will be MAY 5, 1999 brought forward for approval at the City Council meeting on June 2, 1999. PUBLIC HEARINGS SPECIFIC PLAN AND DEVELOP- Director Cervantes asked for a continuance on this MENT AT 13022-62 RAMONA matter. AND 13122 CORAK STREET APPLICANT: THOMAS SAFRAN Afforney Olivas advised the Council of the requirement to & ASSOCIAThS open the Public Hearing, accept testimony, and then it would be appropriate to make a motion to continue said public hearing. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAY-U02 19,1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3917-U03 DO3918-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 05-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3918-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 05 19 CC MINòw @˜€CC MIN MAY 19,1999à›[H!Ú8City Council Minutes May19, 1999 Page 4 Mayor Lozano OPENED the Public Hearing for public participation. David Ferguson, Representative of Thomas Safran & Associates, asked to continue since no one was present to speak on behalf of the development. Cecilia Roj as, 13132 Corak Street, Baldwin Park, is against the development on Corak. This area has a very high density of people, and would cause more crime in this area. Virginia Gutierrez, 4330 Jerry, Baldwin Park, said that our schools are overpopulated and the 7 Z units should not be built. Dan Trunco, Baldwin Park, said that most of these 71 units would not have kids residing in them. Most of them are senior citizens. He is a proponent for the building of the project. Lou Hickam, Baldwin Park, said that the developer has satisfied the need of the community and is in favor of this project. Jose Gonzales, Baldwin Park, is opposed to the apartments. He said there are too many apartments in Baldwin Park. Dolores Holguin, Baldwin Park, said that the Developer came with a plan that was family oriented. A Developer has never before promised to build driveways, sidewalks, lighting, and plant trees before he breaks ground. Ms. Holguin referenced a state mandated law to provide affordable housing within the community. Ms. Holguin is in favor of the development. Mary Feaer, Baldwin Park, said that Redevelopment lends the money to the developer and it is paid back within 10 years. She wants to know if Habitat for Humanity is being considered for the development of housing units. Maria Gonzales, Baldwin Park, said that approximately 50% of the City of Baldwin Park is made up of apartment BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAY-U02 19,1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3917-U03 DO3918-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 05-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3918-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 05 19 CC MINòw @˜€CC MIN MAY 19,1999à›[H!Ú8City Council Minutes May 19, 1999 Page 5 buildings. She wants to bring in respectable business establishments in Baldwin Park and is opposed to this project. A motion was made to continue the approval of the specific plan development from Safran Project to the June 2, 1999 meeting. MOTION: Councilman Pacheco SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tem Van Cleave Motion Carried JOINT PUBLIC HEARING COUNCIL & REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DISPOSITION AND DEVELOP- Director Cervantes requested that this item be opened and MENT AGREEMENT continued to the next meeting. APPLICANT: THOMAS SAFRAN & ASSOCIATES Mayor Lozano declared the Public Hearing OPEN for public participation. There were no speakers. A motion was made to continue this item to June 2, 1999. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilman Pacheco Motion Carried REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES ORDINANCE NO 1139 RELATING Director Hathaway presented the report which TO SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN recommended Council approval of the 1999 Citywide STREETS Speed Zone Survey as outlined in the status report. A motion was made to introduce Ordinance 1139 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COLNCW OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 73, OF THE BALDWIN PARK MLNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS", for first reading by title only and waive flirther reading thereof MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilman Pacheco Motion Carried BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAY-U02 19,1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3917-U03 DO3918-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 05-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3918-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 05 19 CC MINòw @˜€CC MIN MAY 19,1999à›[H!Ú8City Council Minutes May19, 1999 Page 6 EXTENSION OF AUDIT Director Hathaway is requesting Council approval for an SERVICES MORELAND extension of a contract for audit services for an additional AND ASSOCIAThS year with Moreland and Associates for an amount not to exceed $27,900. Director Hathaway explained that the contract with Moreland and Associates is for the completion of the financial statements. Director Hathaway stated that he will begin to develop Request for Proposal documents and bring it before the City Council by July 1 and then issue to CPA firms. A motion was made to extend the contract with Moreland and Associates in the amount of $27,900 for the completion of the June 30, 1999 financial statements. MOTION: Mayor Pro-Tem Van Cleave SECOND: Councilman Pacheco Motion Carried COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY Councilwoman Gair thanked all the staff for Government Day. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Councilwoman Gair requested a report on AB 1693 INFORMATION REQUEST relative to the buying out of the Chamber of Commerce. NOTE OF APPRECIATION Mayor Pro Tem VanCleave thanked Director Nunez for TO DIRECTOR NUNEZ the use of the Community Center on the weekend for the Baldwin Park Beautiflil Award Ceremony. GUN CONTROL ORDINANCE Mayor Lozano mentioned that in the wake of the Columbine tragedy, there should be stricter gun control. It is time for local government to do its part to deter the violence by enacting certain regulations that may include: 1) Require that trigger locks be sold with every firearm 2) Gun dealers employ background checks 3) Thumb prints for the purchasers of ammunitions 4) Prohibition of the sale of magazines with a capacity of 10 or more rounds 5) Saturday night special ban to include transfers by unlicensed parties via licensed gun dealers 6) Establishment of ammunition permits system. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAY-U02 19,1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3917-U03 DO3918-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 05-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3918-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 05 19 CC MINòw @˜€CC MIN MAY 19,1999à›[H!Ú8City Council Agenda May 19, 1999 Page 7 Baldwin Park does not have problems with gun dealers at this time. There are two pawnshops that provide various guns and ammunitions. Baldwin Park must take some uniform action to make the community safer. Mayor Lozano requested for Chief of Police LeGarra and City Attorney Olivas to research the information that he has provided. This is an opportunity to reach out to local law enforcement agencies to hold a summit that addresses youth and gang violence. He wants to know what type of preventative actions that we could implement together as cities. Eduardo Ozeta Jr., Congressman Martinez's Office, mentioned that Monterrey is having a team summit and it is addressing all the issues that Mayor Lozano wants addressed, but teens are involved also. Director Nunez mentioned that there would be a Teen Empowerment Conference at the AQMD where they have all the continuation schools represented. Chief LeGarra advised Council that next week they will be meeting with representatives from other schools and they will discuss school violence to prevent it from happening. MR. LOWERS' PERMIT Mayor Lozano also mentioned that Mr. Lowers, the owner of the hens and roosters, was issued a permit for these animals long before Baldwin Park was incorporated. Mayor Lozano requested that this matter be resolved in a timely fashion. REAL ESTATh MARKLP Mayor Lozano continued by mentioning that he was under the assumption that we purchased one of the homes along Baldwin Park Boulevard and Francisquito. We're seeing that realtors are buying these homes, and the prices are going to be very high. Re wants a report done from Director Cervantes. OFFICER ON BOARD Chief LeGarra reported that the Zfficer On Board" program was a great expenence. Officers from surrounding cities traveled on the Metrolink from the El Monte station to the Baldwin Park station. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAY-U02 19,1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3917-U03 DO3918-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 05-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3918-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 05 19 CC MINòw @˜€CC MIN MAY 19,1999à›[H!Ú8CityCouncilMinutes- May 19, 1999 Page 8 Chief LeGarra mentioned that he has requested Captain Kies to set up a program that would offer all the police officers an opportunity to ride on the Metrolink train. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chief LeGarra announced that the Good Morning Baldwin Park" will be held on May 20, 1999 at 8:00 a.m. The Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a mixer on May 20, 1999 at 5:30 p.m., in front of City Hall. VALLEY COUNTY WATER Director Nunez mentioned that the Valley County Water DISTRICT FACILITY District will be having an Open House on Wednesday, DEDICATION May 26, and there will be a dedication of the Clint Nixon facility. Also, all of Andrew Ramirez7s events are handled through the Army, who will call him to see if he has any free time available for a celebration. GRANTS RECEIVED Director Hathaway said that the city has applied for several grants. Kara Bouton was recognized for her role in securing a grant in the amount of $137,000 to supplement our Baldwin Park Transit Program. Wendy Lemm-Harris was recognized for securing a Recycled Materials Grant in the amount of $25,000. We have also received a $1,500 technology grant to connect the Community Center to the City Hall. ADJOURNMENT There being no other matters for discussion, Mayor Lozano adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. There were no objections. Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held on July 7, 1999. Rosemary M. Ramirez BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAY-U02 19,1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3917-U03 DO3918-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 05-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3918-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05