HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 02 16 CC MIN2000 02 16 CC MINòw @˜ v ó CC MIN FEB 16 2000 4H"¡8COUNCIL CHAMBER FEBRUARY 16, 2000
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: Council Members Ricardo Pacheco, Linda
Gair, Marlen Garcia, Mayor Pro-Tern William ttBill" Van
Cleave, and Mayor Manuel Lozano.
Also Present: Joanna Africa, City Attorney; Dayle
Keller, Interim Chief Executive Officer; Richard
LeGarra, Chief of Police; Jose Sanchez, Interim
Finance Director; Shafique Nayier, Interim Public works
Director; Rick Forintos, Interim Community
Development Director; and Rosemary Ramirez, Deputy
City Clerk.
Absent: Ana Montenegro, City Treasurer and Kathryn
Tizcareno, City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
COMMENTS REAGRDING Roy Tess, resident, urged the City Council to work with
RALPH NUNEZ' RESIGNATION with Ralph Nunez in an effort for Mr. Nunez to continue
his employment with the City. Mr. Tess stated that
losing Ralph Nunez would be a great loss to the
community. Mr. Tess submitted a petition to the City
Clerk signed by individuals who are in favor of Ralph
Nunez' employment as Director of Recreation and
Community Services.
Eileen Phinero stated that Ralph Nunez is a great man
who has done a lot for this city and will be missed.
Richard Flood thanked Mayor Lozano for fixing the
streets in his neighborhood. Mr. Flood also stated that
the Baldwin Park Community Center was the best in the
San Gabriel Valley because of Mr. Ralph Nunez.
Pricilla Poppick, stated that Ralph Nunez has done a lot
for this community.
Maria Villalobos, resident, feels that as a School Board
Member, Mr Nunez is responsible for Ortel's move into
Irwindale.
RESIDENTS COMMENTS ON Dan Tmnco spoke of Ortel and feels that since the City
ORTEL Attorney's Office did not respond to the citizen inquires
sooner, they are responsible for allowing Ortel project to
proceed. Neither the School Board, the City Council
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and especially Ralph Nunez1 are responsible for the
Ortel project
Margarita Vargas stated that the City Council should
direct their efforts to issues regarding graffiti and other
matters that effect the City1 not on the Ortel project.
The Ortel project is not in this jurisdiction.
COMMUNITY UNION GRADUATION Larry Ortega Executive Director of Community Union,
invited all present to attend the quarterly graduation
ceremony February 22, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Ortega
thanked the council for there support.
FIREWORKS MATTER Levi Richards spoke of the item regarding a Moratorium
on fireworks. Mr. Richard is opposed to a moratorium.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Tizeareno presented the Consent Calendar
as follows:
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED Councilman Pacheco asked that the following item be
pulled for discussion:
1) Item 1-F AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE
DESIGN OF BASEBALL FIELD IMPROVEMENTS
AT SHYRE PARK ALONG VINELAND AVE, CIP
868
Councilwoman Gair asked that the following item be
pulled for discussion:
1) Item 1-D RESOLUTION REAUTHORIZING THE
PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR THE SIERRA
VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made to approve the minutes of
December 27, 1999 Special); January 13, 2000
Special); January 19, 2000 Study) as presented.
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Further reading was waived and Resolution No.2000-
13 entitled, A RESOLUTION 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 DECLARING CITY COUNCIL Further reading was waived and Resolution No.
SUPPORT OF SB 1340 PERTAUNING TO 2000-08 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FUNDING COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 1340
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ADDRESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURT
FUNDINGS", was adopted.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COMPLETE Further reading was waived and Resolution No.
CENSUS 2000 COUNTING COMMITTEE 2000-14 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK,
AUTHORIZING A COMPLETE CENSUS 2000
COUNTING COMMITTEE".
TREASUERS REPORT Treasurer reports for the month of December 1999,
DECEMBER, 1999 & FEBRUARY 2000 and January 2000, were received and filed.
BOARD CERTIFICATE CORRECTION FQR City Council/Agency Board approved the corrective
THE APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR wording for the Board Certification and continued
HUD REVITALIZATION ZONE submission of the proposed Revitalization Zone and
application for HUD was approved.
CLAIM REJECTION ISKENDERIAN City Council rejected the claim of Barbara Iskenderian
98 019A) No. 98 019A, and staff was directed to send the
appropriate rejection letter to claimant.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED A motion was made to approve the consent calendar as
presented.
MOTION: Councilman Pacheco
SECOND: Councilwoman Gair
Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED
RESOLUTION REAUTHORIZING THE Councilwoman Gair inquired W new members will be
PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR added.
THE SIERRA VISTA REDEVLOPMENT
PROJECT AREA Mayor Pro-Tern Van Cleave suggested posting notice
on filling the vacancies in the NOW.
Councilwoman Garcia asked for fair representation of
all committee members and also requested that those
meetings be translated in Spanish.
Councilman Pacheco requested bilingual assistance at
the meetings as well.
Rick Forintos stated that this was a housekeeping task
and this process is an ongoing process. Mr. Forintos
also stated that all concerns would be addressed and
outlined in by-laws, which would be before City Council
for approval on March 1, 2000
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A motion was made to adopt Resolution No.2000-12
entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, REAUTHORIZING
THE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR THE
SIERRA VISTA REDEVLOPMENT PROJECT AREA".
MOTION: Councilwoman Gair
SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tern Van Cleave
Motion carried.
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE DESIGN Councilman Pacheco recommended that all current
OF BASEBALL FIELD IMPROVEMENTS AT users of the field be included in the design review
SHYRE PARK process.
Engineering Supervisor Idnani stated that after the
conceptual drawing is completed, there will be a
community meeting on the design. Existing users will
be notified.
A motion was made to award the design contract for the
baseball field design in the amount of $35,465.00 to
David VoIz Design, Inc. and authorize the mayor to
execute the attached agreement.
MOTION: Councilwoman Gair
SECOND: Councilman Pacheco
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER Mayor Lozano declared the Public Hearing OPEN for
AMENDING FEE SCHEDULE FOR public participation.
VARIOUS CITY SERVICES, SPECIFICALLY
THOSE RELATING TO TEMPORARY USE There was no one wishing to speak therefore, Mayor
PERMITS OUTDOOR DISPLAYS Lozano declared Public Hearing CLOSED.
A motion was made to approve Resolution No.2000-Il
entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING THE
BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.99-80 SETTING FEES
AND CHARGES FOR ISSUANCE, PROCESSING,
AND FILING OF VARIOUS CITY SERVICES AND
PERMITS IN THE CITY' OUTDOOR DISPLAYS.
MOTION: Councilwoman Gair
SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tern Van Cleave
Motion carried.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
PROPOSED MORATORIUM ON Councilwoman Gair withdrew her recommendation
FIREWORKS SALES for a Moratorium on firework sales however, asked that
the Ordinance be brought back for review, specifically
the section relating to qualification requirements of
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participating organizations and consideration of
possible rotation among organizations.
Councilman Pacheco stated that another item to be
considered in the ordinance would be to add a provision
that when a federal or state agency declares a draft
year1 the moratorium would also apply to the local level.
Councilman Pacheco also suggested that the city add a
fee to recover clean-up costs resulting from the use of
fireworks.
This mailer was referred to staff with a request to bring
back to council for review and consideration.
COUNCILISTAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSITION 13 Councilman Pacheco asked that the Council consider
ON THE MARCH 7 BALLOT adopting Resolution No. 2000-17, stating that this
measure is important to the State of California and the
residents of Baldwin Park.
A motion was made to appmve Resolution No.2000-17
entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK SUPPORTING
PROPOSITION 13, SAFE DRINKING WATER, CLEAN
WATER, WATERSHED PROTECTION, AND FLOOD
ACT".
MOTION: Councilman Pacheco
SECOND: Councilwoman Gair
Motion carried.
GRAFFITI REMOVAL Mayor Pro-Tern Van Cleave asked that graffiti continue
to be removed immediately and commended the graffiti
crew for a job well done.
Councilman Pacheco complimented staff on the
effective response time to graffiti removal and
suggested announcing the graffiti reward program in the
NOW. He also suggested contacting LA County for
possible resources to assist in graffiti removal.
CHIEF COMMENDED Mr. Van Cleave commended the Chief of Police for
staffing officers on the city streets, stating that police
officer visibility is an effective crime deterrent.
RESIDENT LOAN INFORMATION Mayor Lozano requested a report on the loans given to
residents, including the amount and names.
COUNTY LIBRARY LANDSCAPING Mayor Lozano also asked that the mailer of the city
paying for county library landscaping be brought back at
the a future meeting.
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GRANT WRITING SERVICES Mayor Lozano also asked staff to follow up and provide
a pmgress report to the Council regarding the Zrant-
writing Shauna Clark) pmjects underway.
HOME DEPOT SIGNS Mayor Lozano inquired about the signage at Puente
Avenue at the Arco Station stating that it was not
visible.
MAYOR'S CONFERENCE GUN SAFETY Mayor Lozano stated that he would provide Chief
LeGarra with material regarding the Mayor's conference
in Washington, D.C., relating to gun safety.
PROCLAMATION FOR PARK Marlen Garcia requested a proclamation be prepared
& RECREATION declaring the month of July as Parks & Recreation
Month.
ADJOURN There being no further mailers to be discussed,
meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m., in memory of Mr.
Oliver, teacher at Pleasant View and in the memory of
Mr. Bill Hayes.
Approved as presented by the Council at their
meeting held March 15, 2000.
Rosemary M. Ramirez
Deputy City Clerk
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