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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 08 04 CC MIN1999 08 04 CC MINòw @˜€z CC MIN AUG 4 1999[à›[H3æ8COUNCIL CHAMBER AUGUST 4, 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 Manuel Lozano. Also present: Michael Garcia, 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; Kathryn V. Tizcareno, City Clerk; and Rosemary M. Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk OATHS OF OFFICE SUSAN EMILY LOEB and Oaths of Office were administered to newly appointed RITA P. VAZQUEZ Recreation and Community Services Commissioners Emily Susan Loeb and Rita P. Vazquez. PROCLAMATIONS/COMMENDATIONS/PRESENTATIONS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Mayor Lozano was joined by the Council in presenting DAVID OLIVAS a Distinguished Service to former City Attorney David Olivas. Jesse Carlos of Congressman Matthew Martinez' office also presented a Congressional Certificate of Distinction to former City Attorney Olivas. Members of the Baldwin Park Pony League also presented a Certificate of Appreciation to former City Attorney Olivas and thank him for his continued support of the Pony League activities. On behalf of the entire City Council, and in appreciation for his service to the City of Baldwin Park, Councilmember Gair presented Mr. Olivas with a gift. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS INTRODUCTION OF CITY OF LA PUENTE At this time, Mayor Lozano introduced and welcomed COUNCILMEMBER HOLGUIN-FALLON La Puente City Councilwoman Sally Holguin-Fallon. Councilwoman Holguin-Fallon thanked the Mayor for the warm welcome and stated that she was here in support of Ms. Yolanda Ruiz, who has an item on the BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AUG-U02 4-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3903-U03 DO3904-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 08-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3904-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 08 04 CC MINòw @˜€z CC MIN AUG 4 1999[à›[H3æ8City Council Minutes August 4,1999 Page 2 consent calendar this evening pertaining the adoption of a resolution requesting parole denial for convicted murderer Danny Saul Rosales. CONCERN REGARDING PUBLIC Joseph Cowen, President of the Baldwin Police COMMENTS MADE BY CITY OFFICIAL Association directed his comments to Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave, requesting a public apology for his statements that appeared in a recent San Gabriel Valley Tribune article regarding the conduct of police officers. CONGRESSMAN MARTINEZ' Jesse Carlos of Congressman Matthew Martinez OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS office reminded the City Council and members of the audience that the Congressman office is available to assist individuals with any mailers requiring assistance. STREET REPAIR Mr. Salazar, 13308 Corak Street expressed concern that over one year ago, he reported a pot hole in front of his home. To date, the matter has not been address nor repaired and would like to know what the city will do to handle this matter REZONE REQUEST Ms. Betty Brockley, spoke regarding her previous request to have the property located at 18228 Dalewood rezoned. A sale of this property is pending the rezoning of the subject property to residential. Ms. Brockley further stated that she has complied with all engineering and planning requests by submitting the necessary documents and asked that this mailer be addressed. COMMISSIONER COMMENT Ms. Emily Loeb, newly appointed Commissioner, wished to thank the City Council for appointing her as member of the Recreation and Community Services Commission. MAYOR LOZANO PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Lozano referred to a recent article in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, in which Assemblyman Martin Gallegos made an uninformed comment/opinion. Mayor Lozano urged members of the audience and of the community, to disregard stereotypical comments as such, since they are the types that keep us from moving forward. PUBLIC APOLOGY Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave publicly apologized to the Baldwin Park Police Association for his comments which appeared in the Tribune. He further stated that the reporters' writing was a different perspective than that of his own. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AUG-U02 4-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3903-U03 DO3904-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 08-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3904-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 08 04 CC MINòw @˜€z CC MIN AUG 4 1999[à›[H3æ8City Council Minutes August 4,1999 Page 3 CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Tizcareno presented the consent calendar as follows: Councilmember Gair pulled the following item from the Consent Calendar: 1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 7,1999 and July 21, 1999. 2) APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR ATTORNEY SERVICES With the Law Firm of Alvarez- Glasman & Colvin. CERTIFICATE OF POSTING Certificate of Posting for August 4,1999, was approved. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Further reading was waived and Resolution No.9947 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK", was adopted. Mayor Pro-Tem Van Cleave abstained on all warrants to Mr. Bill's Hardware financial conflict of interest). RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING PAROLE Further reading was waived and Resolution No.9945 DENIAL DANNY SAUL ROSALES entitled, A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING THAT PAROLE BE DENIED TO CONVICTED MURDERER, DANNY SAUL ROSALES CDC 22367", was adopted. CLAIM REJECTION JAMES L. JONES The claim of James L. Jones, M.D., was denied and CASE No. 98-020A staff was directed to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant. PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS The plans and specifications for FY 1999-2000 Gas FOR FY 1999-2000 GAS TAX FUNDS Tax Funded Project of thirteen residential streets were approved and staff was authorized to advertise and solicit bids for the construction phase of CIP Project 850A. RESOLUTION ALLOWING EXTENSION Further reading was waived and Resolution No.99-70 OF EMPLOYMENT PERSONNEL/RISK entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK REQUESTING EXTENSION OF EMPLOYMENT OF THE PERSONNEL/RISK MANAGER PURSUANT TO G.C. SECTIONS 21221(h) and 21224", was approved. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AUG-U02 4-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3903-U03 DO3904-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 08-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3904-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 08 04 CC MINòw @˜€z CC MIN AUG 4 1999[à›[H3æ8City Council Minutes-August 4,1999 Page 4 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED A motion was made to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. MOTION: Councilman Pacheco SECOND: Councilwoman Gair Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made that the minutes not be included in the consent calendar if they are not included for approval in the council agenda packets. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave AGREEMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY Councilwoman Gair asked that this mailer be pulled SERVICES ALVAREZ-GLASMAN & COLVIN from the consent calendar for the benefit of publicly introducing our newly appointed City Attorney Michael Garcia from the Law Offices of Alvarez-Glasman & Colvin. A motion was made to approve the agreement for City Attorney Services with the Law Office of Alvarez- Glasman & Colvin. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave CONTRACT EXTENSION In response to Councilman Pacheco's question, WEST COAST ARBORISTS Director Hathaway stated that the amount on the staff report should have been $50,000.00 which is the same amount of the renewal agreement for this contract. A motion was made to grant extension of the current contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for an additional twelve 12) months, for an amount of $50,000.00. MOTION: Councilman Pacheco SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS JOINT PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL Mayor Lozano OPENED this matter for discussion. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR Jessie Plata, stated his opposition to the project and THE PROPOSED THOMAS SAFRAN asked if the developer will consider building a field for & ASSOCIATES PROJECT the Road Runners to have as a home field. Ms. Pacheco, stated that Baldwin Park feels that the city is not big enough to accommodate the growth. Salvador Gonzales, stated he lives two blocks from Sierra Vista and his child was sent to Jones Middle School. This is a clear indication that the schools are BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AUG-U02 4-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3903-U03 DO3904-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 08-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3904-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 08 04 CC MINòw @˜€z CC MIN AUG 4 1999[à›[H3æ8City Council Minutes August 4,1999 Page 5 overcrowded and do not provide quality education and feels that the city does not need additional multi-tenant housing. Helen Hickam, Corak Street resident, is in support of the development and reminded the Council that the future of our city rests on their decision here this evening. Rafael Garcia, Baldwin Park, wished to thank Mr. Ferguson for his time however, feels that the project will cause a density problem, one, which the city is not capable of handling, and he urged the council not to approve the project. Veronica last name not audible), rebutted an earlier comment which was made, that a child was sent to a school out of boundary due to overcrowding. She stated that the reason for this it happened to her child as well) is due to the boundary lines of the district, it has nothing to do with overcrowding. Raul Martinez, Baldwin Park, is in support of the project and wished to commend Mr. Ferguson for his role in presenting the plans and development of the 71 unit-housing complex. Dan Trunco, Baldwin Park, is in full support of this project and he asked the council to base their decision on the merits of the project, developer and the future of the City. Don Cook, Baldwin Park, is in support of this project. Providing housing within the city keeps residents from the city in the city. Kathryn Tizcareno, Baldwin Park, is in favor of the project and asked Council to keep an open mind when making their decision tonight. Stacey Perez, Owner of Elwin Market, is in support of the project and feels that there is no other offer the city has had on this property that would improve the quality of life for its surrounding residents and or businesses. Rosalva Gambos, Corak Street resident, stated that at first, she was opposed to the project, however, after she toured other facilities and became fully informed of the benefits offered by the developer, she has changed her mind and is now 100% in favor of the BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AUG-U02 4-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3903-U03 DO3904-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 08-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3904-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 08 04 CC MINòw @˜€z CC MIN AUG 4 1999[à›[H3æ8City Council Minutes August 4,1999 Page 6 project. Magdaleno Polino, Corak Street resident, said that all his neighbors could not be here this evening however on their behalf, he wished to stated that the majority of the residents on Corak street are in favor of this project and asked Council to make a favorable decision tonight. Victor Santa Cruz, Corak Street, said he is one of the opponents of Corak Street and asked Council to not approve the project since it would only bring an overcrowding of people that the City does not need. There was no one else wishing to speak therefore, Mayor Lozano declared the Public Hearing CLOSED. In response to a comment from the audience regarding the capability of the school district to provide quality education, Councilwoman Gair stated that her children are all products of the Baldwin Park School District. Each has a great level of success that they have obtained as a result of the quality education they have received in Baldwin Park. Councilwoman Gair further stated that in order for the City of Baldwin Park to be prepared for the density that will inevitably hit the entire state of California by the year 2010, now is the time to start preparing and providing additional housing. Councilwoman Gair believes in making decision that will improve the quality of life for the residents of the City of Baldwin Park and she is in favor of the proposed Safran Project. Councilman Van Cleave stated that he has been a resident of the City of Baldwin Park for over 22 years and he also is in support of providing a quality of life for residents of the City and is in favor of the project. Councilman Pacheco stated that his concerns were surrounded with the Development Agreement and also stated his support of the project. Mayor Lozano stated that although he continues to maintain a vision for the City of Baldwin Park, there are concerns surrounding the project that he is not comfortable in approving, he will not vote in favor of the project. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AUG-U02 4-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3903-U03 DO3904-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 08-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3904-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 08 04 CC MINòw @˜€z CC MIN AUG 4 1999[à›[H3æ8City Council Minutes August 4,1999 Page 7 A motion was made to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 9945 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT OF AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AND THOMAS SAFRAN & ASSOCIATES, PERTAINING TO THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED OUTSIDE OF DESIGNATED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS AND MAKING FINDINGS THEREFORE AS REQUIRED BY HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE CALIFORNIA REDEVELOPMENT LAW SECTION 33433". MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave NOES: Mayor Lozano Motion Carried APPROVE SPECIFIC PLAN AND Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 71 UNIT for public participation. SENIOR AND FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT APPLICANT: There was no one wishing to speak therefore, Mayor THOMAS SAFRAN & ASSOCIATES Lozano declared the public hearing CLOSED. A motion was made to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 99-37 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A SPECIFIC PLAN AND A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 71 UNIT SENIOR AND FAMILY AFFORDABLE APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT APPLICANT: THOMAS SAFRAN & ASSOCIATES; LOCATION: 13022-62 RAMONA BOULEVARD, 13122 CORAK STREET, AND 13043 FRANCISQUITO AVENUE; CASE NO.: SP 99-1 and DR-11". MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave NOES: Mayor Lozano Motion carried. STREET VACATION CASE NO. 99-V-I Director Hathaway presented the report as follows: In 1943, a street dedication was required as a condition of approval for Parcel Map 10735. The easement was intended to be a part of a future street. In a subsequent amendment of the Circulation Element of the General Plan, the proposed street was deleted. At present, the proposed street easement is not BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AUG-U02 4-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3903-U03 DO3904-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 08-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3904-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 08 04 CC MINòw @˜€z CC MIN AUG 4 1999[à›[H3æ8City Council Minutes-August 4,1999 Page 8 improved. General American Life Insurance Company, the owner of the property, has requested that the City initiate vacation proceedings for this easement. The Planning Department has determined that this vacation is in conformance with the General Plan as required by Section 65402 of the Government Code. A motion was made to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 9949 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ORDERING THE VACATION OF A STREET EASEMENT LOCATED IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF LIVE OAK AVENUE BETWEEN BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD AND STEWART AVENUE". MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave Motion carried. REPORTS OF OFFICERS. COMMMlSSIONS AND COMMITTEES POLICE UNIVERSAL HIRING GRANT Lt. Ed Lopez presented the report as follows: At the May 5, 1999 City Council Meeting, Council approved the Police Departments request to submit an application for the Universal Hiring Program Grant. In summary, the Police Department has applied for three full-time police officer positions in an attempt to incrementally increase its current ratio of police officers to 1000 residents from 1.0 to 1.04. This grant would reimburse the City an estimated $225,000.00 over a three-year period to offset salary and benefit costs for the three officers. These new positions would increase the Departments Table of Organization from 77 to 80 in order to accommodate an increasing population growth. A motion was made to accept the Universal Hiring Program Grant awarded and approve the available funding sources to meet the grants cash match requirement in an amount of $116,745.00 MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave 1999 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK Local Law Enforcement Block Grant LLEBG) Program PROGRAM AND BUREAU OF JUSTICE funds must be spent in accordance with one or more BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP seven purpose areas. The Police Department recommends that the funds be used for paying overtime to employed law enforcement officers and necessary support personnel to increase the number BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AUG-U02 4-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3903-U03 DO3904-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 08-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3904-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 08 04 CC MINòw @˜€z CC MIN AUG 4 1999[à›[H3æ 8City Council Minutes-August 4,1999 Page 9 of hours worked by such personnel. The amount of eligible 1999 LLEBG funding for the City of Baldwin Park to be used for overtime funds is $101,998. The City is required to provide a cash match of $11,332. The City of Baldwin Park is eligible to apply for funding under the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Act. Funds can be requested to help purchase one bulletproof vest per law enforcement officer for FY 99/00. During this fiscal year, staff has identified twenty-five officers whose vests will expire requiring the purchase of a new vest. The total cost of twenty-five vests is $12,988.45. The Bulletproof Vest Partnership Act is a matching funds program that requires a match of at least fifty-percent of the cost of the vests. The fiscal impact to the City is $6,494.23. A motion was made to approve the application for submission for the 1999 LLEBG Program and the Bureau of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program, approve the City's cash match for the 1999 LLEBG Program in an amount of $1 1,332.00 pending award of funding), and approve the City's cash match for the Bureau of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program in an amount of $6,494.23 pending award of funding). MOTION: Councilman Pacheco SECOND: Councilwoman Gair Motion carried. SIDEWALK SALES FOR CENTRAL Director Cervantes presented the report as follows: BUSINESS DISTRICT As part of the Downtown/Civic Center Revitalization effort, a comprehensive implementation plan will be developed in the upcoming months. In May, the Council authorized temporary sidewalk sales for a 30-day period to those businesses that applied for a permit. Fallas Paredes was the only applicant. We currently have a request by Fallas Paredes for an additional 60-day sidewalk sale period. Councilmember Gair feels that all businesses should have the same opportunity to conduct sidewalk sales and requested that fliers be distributed to all business within the community. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AUG-U02 4-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3903-U03 DO3904-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 08-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3904-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 08 04 CC MINòw @˜€z CC MIN AUG 4 1999[à›[H3æ 8City Council Minutes-August 4,1999 Page 10 A motion was made to approve a 80-day temporary sidewalk sale permit to those businesses who apply and obtain the necessary permits and, bring back this matter in a future agenda as a study session item. MOTION: Mayor Lozano SECOND: Councilman Pacheco Motion carried. TELACU REQUEST TO WAIVE Mayor Lozano asked that this mailer be continued DEVELOPER FEE to August 18,1999. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Director Cervantes presented the report as follows: CHAMBER BUILDING Following the move of the Historical Society, the Chamber of Commerce initiated construction to remodel their building. City Building Inspectors and Department Staff conducted an inspection and concurred that the damage occurred during the occupancy of the Historical Society Museum. The Chamber is requesting reimbursement in the amount of $3,275.00 for the repairs made to the pre-existing damages. Carroll Oliver, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce indicated that these costs were unforeseen at the time the Buyout Agreement was approved by the City Council. Ms. Oliver further stated that there were no provisions in the Buyout Agreement, which addressed the condition of the Chamber building. Councilmember Gair feels that this loss is the responsibility of the Chamber of Commerce. A motion was made to deny this request for reimbursement. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilman Van Cleave Motion Carried. COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE Councilwoman Gair asked that the process for filling OFFICER POSITION the Interim Chief Executive Officer be expedited. Councilman Pacheco suggested contacting the League of California Cities for possible leads/recommendations of candidates for this position. PROPOSED COUNTY HOSPITAL Mayor Lozano stated that the County of Los Angeles, PUENTE/MERCED in conjunction with the state, have chosen to develop a 171-unit Hospice County USC Hospital on Francisquito and Puente Avenue, BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AUG-U02 4-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3903-U03 DO3904-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 08-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3904-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1999 08 04 CC MINòw @˜€z CC MIN AUG 4 1999[à›[H3æ8City Council Minutes-August 4,1999 Page 11 Mayor Lozano announced that he would ask to meet with the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors and other officials such that the interest and position of the City of Baldwin Park is heard on this mailer. PUBLIC APOLOGY RESTATED Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave restated his apology to all the members of the Baldwin Park Police Department and Police Association. SIDEWALK REPAIRS Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave requested that the sidewalks in front of Patricia's Restaurant be repaired. DESIGN REVIEW ORDINANCE Councilwoman Gair asked that this mailer be brought before the council during a study session meeting for review. MONTEREY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Councilwoman Gair reported on the recent Monterey Council Leadership Conference and informed the Council that the sessions were beneficial and informative. TRANSIT REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL Mayor Lozano asked Transit Coordinator Bouton to STOP IN FRONT OF SIERRA VISTA look into offering service by providing a bus stop for HIGH SCHOOL the students of Sierra Vista High School. SISTER CITY PROGRAM Mayor Lozano introduced Manuel Gonzales, who is seeking to form a Sister City Partnership with a city outside of the Country. GUN CONTROL INITIATIVE Mayor Lozano requested a status report on the proposed Gun Control initiative. ADJOURN There being no further mailers to be discussed, the meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m. Approved as presented by the City Council at their meeting held October 6,1999. Rosemary M. Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AUG-U02 4-U02 1999-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 FO3903-U03 DO3904-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 1999-U02 08-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO3904-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05