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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 01 19 CC MIN2000 01 19 CC MINòw @˜và CC MIN JAN 19 2000à›[H"Ž 8COUNCIL CHAMBER JANUARY 19, 2000 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE WEDNESDAY BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 6:00 P.M. The CITY COUNCIL of the City of Baldwin Park met in REGULAR session at the above time and place. ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Ricardo Pacheco, Linda Gair, Marlen Garcia, Mayor Pro-Tem William Bill" Van Cleave, and Mayor Manuel Lozano. Also Present: Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; Dayle Keller, Interim Chief Executive Officer; Richard LeGarra, Chief of Police; Ralph Nunez, Director of Recreation and Community Services; Jose Sanchez, Interim Finance Director; Shafique Naiyer, Interim Public Works Director; Rick Forintos, Interim Community Development Director; Ana Montenegro, City Treasurer; Kathryn Tizcareno, City Clerk; and Rosemary Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk PROCLAMATIONSICOMMENDATIONSIPRESENTATION OATHOFOFFICE- Mayor Lozano administered the Oath of Office to RAMONA DE LA TORRE newly appointed Recreation I Community Services Commissioner Ramona De La Torre and presented Ms. De La Torre with a Certifice of Appointment. Mayor Lozano was joined by the Council in welcoming Ms. De La Torre. Mayor Lozano thanked Ms. De La Torre for her civic involvement. AWARDS OF MERIT HISTORICAL Mayor Lozano presented Awards of Merit to Historical SOCIETY MUSUEM OFFICERS Society Museum Officers Gmce Jordan, President; Lorraine O'Brien, Vice President; Eileen Pinhero, Secretary; and Virginia Lyddiard, Treasurer. Mayor Lozano and the Council congratulated the newly installed officers and thanked them for their dedication and service to the community. BALDWIN PARK BEAUTIFUL Mayor Lozano recognized the students that participate STUDENT RECOGNITION in Baldwin Park Beautiful and thanked Mayor Pro-Tern Van Cleave who has been in charge of this program. Mayor Pro-Tem Van Cleave also thanked all the students that participate in Baldwin Park Beautiful. Mayor Lozano presented Certificates of Appreciation to all the schools that participated in the program. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 19-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3938-U03 DO3949-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 2000-U02 01-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3949-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2000 01 19 CC MINòw @˜và CC MIN JAN 19 2000à›[H"Ž 8CityCouncilMinutes- January 19,2000 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS CITIZEN COMPLAINT Priscilla Poppick, spoke of a situation recently, involving the to'wing of her vehicle by the Police Department. THANKSGIVING DINNER COMPLAINT Ms. Poppick stated that Sally Weick turned away volunteers during the Thanksgiving Dinner and feels that this is a community project and volunteers should not be turned away. CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Jeannie inaudible), student at Sierra Vista High School, announced that January 2000 is Cancer Awareness Month. Many facilities throughout the Los Angeles County will be providing screening services. Information flyers on this subject are at the entrance podium. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Jeannie inaudible), student at Sierra Vista High School stated that she enjoys volunteering in various community projects and thanked Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave for his leadership and involvement of the Baldwin Park Beautiful Program. CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Tizcareno presented the Consent Calendar as follows: CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED Councilman Pacheco asked that the following item be pulled for discussion: 1) Item 1-C, ADOPT ON SECOND READING, ORDINANCE 1155 AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMMISSION QUALIFICATIONS Interim CEO Dayle Keller asked that the following item be pulled for discussion: 1) Item 1-A, APPROVAL OF MINUTES CERTIFICATE OF POSTING Certificate of Posting for January 19, 2000, was approved. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Further reading was waived and Resolution No. 200Z 04 entitled, UA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK", was adopted. Mayor Pro-Tern Van Cleave abstained on all warrants to Mr. Bill's Hardware financial conflict of interest). AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE TRAFFIC City Council awarded the contract to L.A. Signal, Inc., in BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 19-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3938-U03 DO3949-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 2000-U02 01-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3949-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2000 01 19 CC MINòw @˜và CC MIN JAN 19 2000à›[H"Ž 8City Council Minutes January 19, 2000 Page 3 SIGNAL AT BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD the amount of $93,357 for the installation of a traffic AND CLARK STREET, CIP 853 signal at Baldwin Park Boulevard and Clark Street, CIP 853; authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement; and, authorized the Interim Director of Public Works to execute any change orders necessary in an amount not to exceed five 5%) percent of the original contract amount. RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION Resolution No.2000-03 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF FOR LOCAL APPORTIONMENT FUNDS AS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN ESTABLISHED BY SB821-BICYCLE AND PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ADOPTION PEDESTRIAN FUNDS OF ITS BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN PLAN", was adopted and further reading was waived thereof. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROGRAM Resolution No.2000-OS entitled, A RESOLUTION OF SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO.0194 AND THE CITY OF BADLWIN PARK APPROVING THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO.0194 MASTER AGREEMENT NO.000321 AND ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT NO.000321 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF VARIOUS CITY STREETS", was adopted and further reading was waived thereof. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AUTHORITY Resolution No. 200Z06 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF TO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CEO) TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN, DETERMINE WHETHER DISABILITY IS DELEGATING TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, INDUSTRIAL AND CERTIFY TO PERS THE AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE WHETHER DISABILITY IS INDUSTRIAL AND, THE AUTHORIZATION TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM", was adopted and further reading was waived thereof. RESOLUTION AMENDING SALARY PLAN Resolution No.2000-07 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF INTERIM COMMUNITY DEVLEOPMENT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BADLWIN DIRECTOR) PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION 99-77 A BASIC SALARY PLAN FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK INTERIM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR)", was adopted and further reading was waived thereof. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT City Council appmved the contract with Shauna Clark in SERVICES TO ASSIST THE CITY AND THE an amount of $500.00 per month, plus any additional BALDWIN PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT grant writing fees, for the service of assisting the City IN IDENTIFYING GRANT OPPORTUNITIES and the Baldwin Park Unified School District in AND WRITING GRANT APPLICATIONS AS identifying grant opportunities and grant applications as NEEDED needed; and, authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement. SUPPORT OF SB 244 AND AB219 City Council directed staff to prepare lefters for the PROPOSED STATE LEGISLATION TO Mayors signature, declaring the City's support of ENHANCE THE SURFACE MINING AND SB 244 and AB219. RECLAMATION ACT OF 1975 SMARA") BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 19-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3938-U03 DO3949-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 2000-U02 01-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3949-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2000 01 19 CC MINòw @˜và CC MIN JAN 19 2000à›[H"Ž 8City Council Minutes- January 19,2000 Page 4 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED A motion was made to approve the consent calendar as presented. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia MoUon carried CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Interim CEO Dayle Keller asked that the minutes of December 1,1999 regular meeting) be corrected on page 14, paragraph 6, by deleUng January 18, 2000" and adding to a later dateZ. A motion was made to approve the minutes of December 111999, as corrected. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia Motion carried. ADOPT ON SECOND READING Councilman Pacheco stated for the record, expressed ORDINANCE NO.1155 opposition to this mafler. Mayor Lozano also expressed his opposition to Ordinance No.1155. A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt on second reading, Ordinance 1155 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTINS OF ARTICLE III, CHAPTER 32, OOF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CITY COMMISSIONS". MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tem Van Cleave NOES: Mayor Lozano and Councilman Pacheco Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE At this time, the Mayor opened the Community DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT Redevelopment Agency meeting for the purpose AGREEMENT AND GROUND LEASE FOR of conducting the Joint Public Hearing with the City A PROPOSED SENIOR PROJECT WITH Council. BALDWIN PARK SENIOR APRTMENTS L.P., A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP THAT Rick Forintos, CRA Director, stated that there is INCLUDES KAUFMAN AND BROAD MULTI additional information from the developers and the HOUSING GROUP, INC., DEVELOPER" Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Forintos also stated that Continued from December 1,1999) representatives are here tonight from Kaufman & Broad Housing. Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. 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Ms. Kern questioned the benefits to the City and whether subject project was a worthwhile endeavor for all residents. Ms. Kern also inquired as to liability issues and asked who carries the liability on this property, the City or the developer? Carroll Oliver, Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce, conducted a survey on this land use. The biggest concern that businesses have is the parking issue. The developers say that they will mitigate the parking issue. The question remains however, will the property become private or remain public property? Dan Tmnco, stated that the city does not need another senior center. Virginia Lilliard, resident, stated that these are nice things for the seniors however does not feel that the seniors are going to benefit from this project. Alexis Gevorgian, representative for Kaufman & Broad stated that the currently liability rests on the City however when the project is approved, the liability then is carried by Kaufman Broad. In response to the number of bedrooms the units will have, Mr Gevorgian stated that the Design Review Committee has not yet approved the one-two bedroom unit. Additionally, this project will be available only to Baldwin Park senior residents. There was no one wishing to speak therefore1 Mayor Lozano declared Public Hearing CLOSED. In response to Councilwoman Garda's inquiry, Interim Director Forintos stated that that if the property was rezoned to commercial zoning, that could potentially attract interest from other developers for this property. Mayor Pro-Tem Van Cleave stated that the size of land is the number one concern of the businesses. Utilizing BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 19-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3938-U03 DO3949-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 2000-U02 01-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3949-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2000 01 19 CC MINòw @˜và CC MIN JAN 19 2000à›[H"Ž 8City Council Minutes- January 19,2000 Page 6 this property for any type of business will create a significant parking problem. Councilwoman Gair stated that council would need more time to make a decision. A motion was made to continue this item to a Study Session to be held on Febmary 2, 2000, at 6:00 pm., and continue the public hearing to the regular meeting of Febmary 2, 2000. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilman Pacheco Motion carried. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES STATUS REPORT FREEWAY Dayle Keller, Interim CEO presented the report CORRIDOR/INTERCHANGE as follows: The purpose of this report is to provide a status and summary of activities related to he City's efforts in improving and maintaining its freeway corridors and interchange. It is recommended that an in-house freeway task force be set up and begin meeting immediately. The task force would be Zchaired by the Interim CEO and the Public Works Director currently Interim) and additional membership is proposed as follows: Two Councilmember designees appointed by the Council; Police Chief or designee, and Community Development Director or designee. Councilman Pacheco commended Interim CEO Keller for organizing this project. Councilman Pacheco requested staff to follow up with Department of Transportation Secretary Maria Contreras Sweet on this matter. Council Member Pacheco and Garcia were appointed as Council member designees to the task force. There were no objections. ORDINANCE NO.1156 TEMPORARY USE Redevelopment Project Coordinator Melecio Picaso PERMITS OUTDOOR DISPLAYS presented the report as follows: At the City Council meeting of January 5, 2000, the City Council concurred on the proposed contents of an Ordinance amendment pertaining to Temporary Use Permits Outdoor Displays. Staff has incorporated the Council's request and has included the aesthetics issue in Ordinance No.1156. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 19-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3938-U03 DO3949-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 2000-U02 01-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3949-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2000 01 19 CC MINòw @˜và CC MIN JAN 19 2000à›[H"Ž 8City Council Minutes- January 19,2000 Page 7 A motion was made to introduce Ordinance No.1156 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 110, OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TEMPORARY USE PERMITS", for first reading, to be read in title only and waive further reading thereof. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Mayor PrZTem Van Cleave Motion carried. COMMISSION QUALIFICATIONS RELATING Interim Chief Executive Officer Keller stated that at TO HOLDING OF PUBLIC OFFICE the City Council meeting of January 5, 2000, during discussion of the proposed Ordinance relating to commission qualifications, the City Attorney was asked for an opinion as to wnether subject ordinance, if adopted, would affect any existing commission members who hold public office at the time the the ordinance is adopted. City Attorney responded that it would not. He indicated that action to remove any such commission member from commissions would need to be a separate action of the Council and not part of the ordinance adoption. Councilman Pacheco asked if the current commission members would stay in office until such time that a new member is sworn into that position. Councilwoman Gair stated that council could make a motion that their position be terminated at the same time that the Ordinance becomes a law and positions are advertised at the same time. City Attorney informed the Council that they have the authority to terminate a commission seat All you need is an affirmative vote of three members of this Council. Councilman Pacheco stated that he would like for the Commissioners to serve out their term. Mayor Pro-Tern Van Cleave stated that he disagmed with that. City Clerk Kathryn Tizcareno asked if this would apply to committee member. Mayor Lozano stated that this would only apply to commission members. A motion was made to vacate the offices held by Planning Commissioner Dolores Holguin and Housing Commissioner Olga Morales and direct staff to notice the vacancies and schedule the new appointments for March 1, 2000. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 19-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3938-U03 DO3949-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 2000-U02 01-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3949-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2000 01 19 CC MINòw @˜và CC MIN JAN 19 2000à›[H"Ž 8City Council Minutes- January 19,2000 Page 8 MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia NOES: Mayor Lozano and Councilman Pacheco Motion carried. COUNCILISTAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS PROPOSED COUNTY HOSPITAL FACILITY Mayor Lozano requested that this mailer be placed IN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK on the agenda to receive council input and direction on the proposed County hospital facility. Mayor Lozano feels that County officials am not keeping the city informed on this subject. Mayor Pro-Tem Van Cleave stated that he is against the proposed County Hospital. Councilwoman Gair suggested that Council ask Assemblyman Martin Gallegos for assistance with this mailer, as far as helping to keep the Council informed. Mayor Lozano asked that leilers also be sent to Gloria Molina's office and the State Representative. STUDENT COMMISSIONERS Councilwoman Garcia asked if any steps have been taken to fill the student commission offices on the Recreation I Community Services Commission and whether or not the students receive the same stipend as other commission members. Deputy City Clerk Ramirez stated that these appointments will be before the Council immediately upon receipt of each of the principal's certification. It was also noted that student commissioners do receive a monthly stipend. AUDIT FIRM Councilman Pacheco had requested Request for Proposals for audit financial firms. He is interested in reviewing their resumes. Interim Finance Director Sanchez stated that Moreland & Associates are almost finished with 1998 audit. Mayor Lozano stated that he wanted the firm to be aware that the Council wants them out. Councilman Pacheco suggested that they be given 30 days to complete their assignment so that Council can make a decision. Since this mailer is not on the agenda, Attorney Alvarez-Glasman advised Council not to take any action on this mailer. ECONOMIC WORKSHOP Councilman Pacheco asked that the Economic Development Workshop be held sometime in Febmary. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 19-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3938-U03 DO3949-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 2000-U02 01-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3949-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2000 01 19 CC MINòw @˜và CC MIN JAN 19 2000à›[H"Ž 8City Council Minutes January 19, 2000 Page 9 STRATEGIC PLANNING VELASQUEZ Councilman Pacheco also inquired about the Strategic Planning meeting with Roberto Velasquez. LANDSCAPE CONTRACTS Councilman Pacheco asked Public Works Director to look into the contract with Barrios & Associates for landscaping of the Park-N-Ride site. GRAFFITI REMOVAL Mayor Pro-Tern Van Cleave asked Council for their commitment to graffiti removal and asked that an article be printed in the NOW concerning the fines and punishment imposed on those caught applying graffiti. SIDEWALK CLEANUP Mayor Lozano directed staff to look into the parking lot between Star Burger and Taco Nazo. It is unsightly and is in need of owner maintenance. ADJOURN There being no further mailers to be discussed, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.rn., in memory of former Planning Commissioner Merill Whitley. Approved as presented by the City Council at their meeting Id March 15, 2000. Ramirez M. 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