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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 03 15 CC MIN2000 03 15 CC MINòw @˜w CC MIN MAR 15 2000â›[H4Y 8COUNCIL CHAMBER MARCH 15, 2000 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: Council Members William Bill" Van Cleave, Linda Gair, Marlen Garcia, Mayor Pro-Tern Ricardo Pacheco, and Mayor Manuel Lozano. Also Present: Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, 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 Development Director; Mike Salas, Interim Recreation/Community Services Director; Ana Montenegro, City Treasurer; Kathryn V. Tizeareno, City Clerk; and Rosemary Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO-TEM A motion was made to appoint Councilman Pacheco as Mayor Pm-Tern. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia Motion carried. PROCLAMATIONSICOMMENDATIONSIPRESENTATIONS CENSUS AWARENESS Mayor Lozano encouraged everyone participate in the Census 2000. Mayor Lozano talked about the importance of being counted as this is the method which determines how much federal funds the City of Baldwin Park is entitled to. AWARD OF MERIT PRESENTED TO Mayor Lozano was joined by the Council in CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL presenting California Highway Patrol Officer OFFICER CHRISTOPHER DENKERS Christopher Denkers with an Award of Merit in recognition of his attention to duty that resulted in the rescue of a motorist in a runaway vehicle. INTRODUCTION OF NEWLY APPOINTED Chief of Police LeGarra introduced Vanessa Pineda, POLICE PERSONNEL Records Specialist; Enrique Panuco, Dispatcher; Rory ScaIf, Police Officer; and Luis Valdivia, Police Officer as the newly appointed police personnel. PROCLAMATION PUBLIC SCHOOL ADULT Mayor Lozano presented a Proclamation to Linda EDUCATION WEEK Caldemn of the Adult Education Progmm, proclaiming March 13-17, 2000 as Public School Adult Education Week in the City of Baldwin Park. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3934-U03 DO3937-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 2000-U02 03-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3937-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2000 03 15 CC MINòw @˜w CC MIN MAR 15 2000â›[H4Y 8CityCouncilMinutes-March15,200O Page 2 AWARDS OF MERIT BPACE STUDENT Mayor Lozano was joined by the Council in presenting ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS students from Baldwin Park Adult School Awards of Merit to the winners of an essay contest. The teachers were also presented with a certificate. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS COMMENTS CONCERING ORTEL Sergio Corona, resident, requested Mayor Lozano to cancel all proceedings for a town hall meeting regarding Ortel. Mr. Corona also requested to see the documentation that Irwindale sent to Baldwin Park. AMERICAN PONY LEAGUE Rafael Garcia, resident, invited the City Council to Opening Day at the American Pony League on Saturday, March 18. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. with opening ceremonies beginning at 9:45 a.m. at Pleasant View Elementary. COMMENTS TO COUNCILWOMAN Dan Trunco, resident, directed comments to GARCIA Councilwoman Garcia regarding a newspaper comment on the Frazier Street name change. ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET Carroll Oliver, Executive Director of Chamber of Commerce, invited the City Council to attend the 49th Annual Awards Banquet. It will be held March 23rd at 6:30 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel in Baldwin Park. PETITION ON IMPROVEMENTS Jesus Gonzalez, 2229 Park Place, referred to a petition ON PARK PLACE submitted in May, 1999 regarding the illegal dumping activities on Park Place, and inquired as to why the city has no action on this mailer. Councilwoman Gair informed Mr Gonzalez that this was private property and suggested that this matter be referred to Code Enforcement for handling. COMMENTS ON COMMUNITY ISSUES Larry Walton, resident, spoke in regards to water issues within the city. Mr. Walton also invited the City Council to Ralph Nunez's dinner on April 15. CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Tizcareno presented the Consent Calendar as follows: CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM REMOVED Councilwoman Gair asked that the following item be pulled for discussion: 1) Item 1-I, Resolution Opposing Water Quality Control Board's Adoption of New Restrictive Storm Water Clean-Up. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3934-U03 DO3937-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 2000-U02 03-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3937-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2000 03 15 CC MINòw @˜w CC MIN MAR 15 2000â›[H4Y 8CityCouncilMinutes- March 15,2000 Page 3 Interim Chief Executive Officer Keller asked that the following item be pulled: 1) Item 1-A, Minutes of March 1, 2000. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of December 1511999 Regular); January 5, 2000 Regular & Study Session); January 19, 2000 Regular); February 2, 2000 Regular & Study Session) February 9, 2000 Adjoumed); February 16, 2000 Regular & Study Session), were approved as presented. The minutes of March 1, 2000, were not included for considemtion of approval. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Further reading was waived and Resolution No.2000- 24 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). TREASURER'S REPORT Treasurers report for the month of February, 2000 was approved as presented. CLAIM REJECTIONS City Council rejected the claim of Ruth Dishuk-Ward No.98 023A, and Southem Califomia Edison, 99 Ol IA, and directed to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimants. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO.1157 RELATING Council adopted second reading, Ordinance No.1157 TO THE REDEVLOPMENT PROJECT AREA entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL TIME EXTENTIONS FOR INCURRENCE OF OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, AMENDING INDEBTEDNESS AB 1342) ORDINANCE NO.1154 TO CONFORM TO THE TITLE THEREOF AND THE RECITALS THEREIN WHICH ORDIANCE AMENDED CERTAIN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PLANS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL NO.1342". AWARD CONTRACT TO HARO Council awarded a contract to Ham Engineering ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION INC., & Construction Inc., in the amount of $33,600 for FOR THE DESIGN OF BOGART AVENUE the design improvements of Bogart Avenue, CIP 862; ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, CIP 862 and authorized staff to transfer $33,600 from the construction phase to design phase; and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP 52828 City Council appmved final tract No.52828, Location: 14125 Merced Avenue; Developer: DC Corporation. AWARD OF CONTRACT B. A. City Council awarded the construction contract to B.A. CONSTRUCTION CIP, 859 Construction in the amount of $105,570 for the construction of Baldwin Park Boulevard pedestrian crossing signal, median improvement and landscaping, CIP 569; and BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3934-U03 DO3937-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 2000-U02 03-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3937-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2000 03 15 CC MINòw @˜w CC MIN MAR 15 2000â›[H4Y 8CityCouncilMinutes-March15,2000 Page 4 appropriate additional Prop C" funds in the amount of $60,000 for the construction phase of the project. Mayor Lozano was authorized to execute the agreement; and the Interim Director of Public Works was authorized to execute any change orders necessary during the course of the construction in an amount not to exceed ten percent 10%) of the original contract amount. RESOLUTON AMENDING SALARY PLAN Further reading was waived and Resolution No. INTERIM RECREATION AND COMMUNITY 2000-25 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY SERVICES DIRECTOR COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION 2000-07 A BASIC SALARY PLAN FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK INTERIM RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR", was adopted. FEDERAL SURPLUS PERSONAL City Council authorized staff to submit application for PROPERTY PROGRAM eligibility and participation in the Federal Surplus Personal Property Program. ALLOCATION OF CDBG FUNDS City Council approved the transfer of $4,000 from RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION 1999-2000 CDBG Program Income to the CDBG PROGRAM Residential Rehabilitation Program. RECREATION COMMUNITY Further reading was waived and Resolution No. SERVICES STUDENT COMMISSION 2000-31 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY APPOINTMENTS ANDREA CARRILLO COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AND PRISCILLA VISTE) AMENDING RESLOUTION NO.2000-02 REALTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION SERVICES COMMISSION, OFFICES 6 & 7, OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK", was adopted. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR City Council approved the contract with VerchesFlores CONSULTANT SERVICES TO ASSIST in the amount of $10,000 for the purpose of providing THE CITY WITH THE CENSUS 2000 assistance with the public awareness campaign for PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN Census 2000. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED A motion was made to approve the consent calendar as presented. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilman Pacheco Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION RESOLUTION OPPOSING WATER A motion was made to table Resolution No.2000-27 QUALITY CONTROL BOARD'S entitled, A RESOULTION OF THE CITY ADOPTION OF NEW RESTRICTIVE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK STORM CLEAN-UP AUTHORIZING THE FIlLING OF A PETITION TO BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3934-U03 DO3937-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 2000-U02 03-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3937-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2000 03 15 CC MINòw @˜w CC MIN MAR 15 2000â›[H4Y 8City Council Minutes March 15, 2000 Page 5 THE STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD CONSENTING ACTION TAKEN BY THE CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD, LOS ANGELES REGION, AND ITS EXECUTIVE OFFICER IN CONNECTION WITH LARWQCB ORDER NO.96054". Matter tabled to April 5, 2000. MOTION: Councilman Van Cleave SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tern Pacheco Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING JOINT PUBLIC HEARING REDEVELOPMENT Mayor Lozano called the Community Redevelopment PROJECT AREA MERGER Agency to order to discuss the following mailer Interim Director Forintos presented the report as follows: To effect a redevelopment project merger, the City Council must hold a public hearing on the proposed amendments to each redevelopment plan and adopt an Ordinance approving the amendments. The redevelopment project areas to be merged are the San Gabriel River Redevelopment Project, the Puente- Merced Redevelopment Project, the West Ramona Boulevard Redevelopment Project, the Delta Redevelopment Project and the Sierra Vista Redevelopment Project. As a result of the merger, the Agency will increase its bonding capacity by $3,500,000. Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. Victor Soliaza, 13018 Dalewood, stated that lighting improvements are needed in his neighborhood. Mr. Soliaza is also concerned with any 1-10 freeway extension, as it relates to his property. City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reassured Mr. Soliaza that the freeway extension that he is concerned with would not affect his property. Mr. Alvarez-Glasman offered to review this matter with Mn Soliaza at a later time. Arthur Gutierrez, resides in La Puente however ownes property in the project area 1500 N. Vineland Avenue). Mr. Gutierrez expressed concern with the effects that this merger will have on his property. Pete Perry, resident, referenced a letter which he submitted to the City Clerk and asked that it be included in these proceedings. Mr. Perry is not opposed to the BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3934-U03 DO3937-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 2000-U02 03-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3937-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2000 03 15 CC MINòw @˜w CC MIN MAR 15 2000â›[H4Y 8City Council Minutes March 15, 2000 Page 6 merger1 however at this time is asking the Council not to implement the 1981 zoning changes in the Sierra Vista Redevelopment Project Area until the property is required for specific development City/Agency Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reminded all those present that the proposed action on this merger is for administrative and financing purposes and at this time, does not effect the development of the project areas. Alfred Rodriguez, 14451 Merced Ave., stated that he is concerned with the effects that his property will have in the near future. Mr. Rodriguez is also concerned with the illegal prostitution activities being conducted at the Queens Lodge Motel. Councilman/Member Van Cleave stated that he understands the concerns of the Property owners however, he reassured them that they had nothing to worry about. This mailer is only for finance reasons and consolidating. Councilwoman Gair stated that she would like staff to look into the fees that the owners are getting charged. Councilwoman/Member Gair suggested having a special meeting at DeAnza School for the purpose of providing additional information to property owners and residents. Interim Director Forintos stated that he will invite the property owners and residents to the next PAC meeting. There was no one else wishing to speak therefore, Mayor Lozano declared Public Hearing CLOSED. A motion was made to introduce first reading, Ordinance No. 1158 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING THE SAN GABRIEL RIVER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, THE PUENTE MERCED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, THE WEST RAMONA BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, THE DELTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AND THE SIERRA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT', read by title only and waive further reading thereof MOTION: Councilwoman/Member Gair SECOND: CouncilmanNice Chairman Pacheco Motion carried. 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MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tem Pacheco Motion carried. REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES City Council appointed Councilwoman Gair and APPOINTED TO SERVE ON CERTAIN Councilwoman Garcia to serve as School Board, COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS liaisons, with Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco as substitute. Upon selection of all appointees, a motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No.2000-28 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, AMENDING RESOLUTION 99-27 RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF DELGATES AND ALTERNATES AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY ON CERTAIN COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS." MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tem Pacheco Motion carried. RESOLUTION APPOINTING City Council appointed Councilwoman Gair,Council- REPRESENTATIVES TO THE woman Garcia and Jose Mesa as representatives to the INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK Independent Cities Risk Management Authority. MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ICRMA) A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No.2000-29 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.99-29 RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INDEPENDENT CITIES LEASE FINANCE AUTHORITY". MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tem Pacheco Motion carried. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3934-U03 DO3937-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 2000-U02 03-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3937-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2000 03 15 CC MINòw @˜w CC MIN MAR 15 2000â›[H4Y 8City Council Minutes March 15, 2000 Page 8 APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES City Council appointed Councilwoman Gair, Mayor TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIES LEASE Pro Tern Pacheco and Interim Director Sanchez as FINANCE AUTHORITY ICLFA) representatives to the Independent Cities Lease Finance Authority. A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No.2000-30 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDIWN PARK, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 99-29 RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INDEPENDENT CITIES LEASE FINANCE AUTHORITY". MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia Motion carried. PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE Interim Director Forintos presented the report as BYLAW AMENDMENTS follows: The Project Area Committee is proposing minor changes to the existing set of bylaws. Modification to the existing bylaws include, alternates selected by members to serve in their absence and change the meeting date from once every two 2) months on the third Tuesday to every month on the third Tuesday. On February 16, 2000, the City Council requested staff to incorporate minor changes into the proposed PAC Bylaw revisions. All City Council concerns including membership, posting of vacancies in the NOW adequate representation and bilingual staff assistance at the meetings) have been incorporated into subject amendments. A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No.2000-15 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, APPROVING THE AMENDED PROJECT AREA COMM ITTEE BYLAWS FOR THE SIERRA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA". MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tern Pacheco Motion carried. COUNCIUSTAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS ABANDENED GAS STATIONS Mayor Pro-Tern Pacheco would like staff to look into the Shell Gas Station on Puente the gas tanks are gone and they are not covered. He also suggested an Ordinance or has one to get rid of the blighted look. Mr. Pacheco also stated that staff looks into applying for Prop. 12 & 13 for grant money that is available. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3934-U03 DO3937-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 2000-U02 03-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3937-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2000 03 15 CC MINòw @˜w CC MIN MAR 15 2000â›[H4Y 8City Coundl Minutes-March 15,2000 Page 9 BINDING ARBITRATION ISSUE Councilwoman Gair stated that she would like to adopt a Resolution on binding arbitration and encouraging other cities to take a stand. She also stated that out of 497 cities only 50 cities have taken a stand. REQUEST TO SUPPORT CITY Ms. Gair would also like a Resolution on opposing the OF ALHAMBRA 710 FREEWAY stopping of the freeway on to the 710 freeway. She EXPANSION stated that Alhambra is looking for support. COUNCILMAN VAN CLIEAVE Councilman Van Cleave thanked the Boys and Girls COMMENTED ON UPCOMING EVENTS Club help in providing vans for Baldwin Park Beautiful. He also reserved table at the awards banquet for the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Van Cleave also let council know that he reserved a table for the Sierra Vista High School fundraiser on April 7 at 6:30p.m. CONCERNS REGARDING MERCHANDISE Mr. Van Cleave also brought up the fact that brand new BEING SOLD AT YARD SALES merchandise is being sold at Yard Sales. REQUEST TO SPONSOR A TABLE Councilwoman Garcia suggested that City Council sponsoring a table at the YWCA Women of Achievement Event. PROCLAMATION FOR DR. BRIDGEFORD Councilwoman Garcia stated that Dr. Bridgeford a physician for Kaiser Permanente for 37 years and would like a proclamation presented to him at a retirement party in his honor on April 22, 2000. TAD MIMURA'S FATHER Councilwoman Garcia also announced that Tad Mimura's Father passed away and contributions for flowers could be given to Suzie Ruelas. PLAQUE PRESENTATION FOR RICHARD Councilwoman Gair requested a plaque be presented ESPONIZA to Richard Espinoza for being named as Rio Hondo Court Judge. There were no objections. CONCERNS REGADRING NOTIFICATION Mayor Lozano stated that the owner of Burger King on TO PRIOR OWNER OF PROPOSED Ramona Blvd. was not informed of the proposed BURGER KING Burger King on Baldwin Park Blvd. Rick Forintos1 Interim Development Director, and Dayle Keller, Interim CEO, stated that they met with the owner Neil owner of the Burger King on Baldwin Park and they invited him to this meeting. GRAFFITI REMOVAL TASK FORCE Interim Chief Executive Officer Keller, thanked the Police Department and Public Works Department for their efforts with graffiU removal. Chief of Police LeGarra stated that the COPS detail over the weekend task force made 24 arrests. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3934-U03 DO3937-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 2000-U02 03-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3937-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2000 03 15 CC MINòw @˜w CC MIN MAR 15 2000â›[H4Y 8City Council Minutes March15, 2000 Page 10 Mayor Pro-Tern Pacheco wanted to thank everyone that participated with the graffiti removal task force. Mr. Pacheco also suggested that all staff and officers receive a thank you letter on behalf of the council. POLICE RECRUIT GRADUATION Chief of Police LeGarra invited Council to the Sheriff's CEREMONY Academy. where two recruits will graduate on April 7, 2000. Chief LeGarra stated that he would be the keynote speaker at this event. PUBLIC SAFETY RECOGNITION CEREMONY Chief LeGarra also stated that Assemblyman Martin Gallegos is holding a Public Safety Recognition on May 17, 2000 at the Radisson. COMMENTS FROM MIKE SALAS Mike Salas, Interim Recreation/Community Services Director, thanked Council for this opportunity to serve as Interim Recreation/Community Services Director Mr. Salas stated that this will be a challenge and a dream come twe and stated that he would give it 100%. ADJOURN There being no further matters before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.rn. Approved as presented by the City Coundl at their Meeting held April 5, 2000. Approved as corr ted by the Council at their mee g eld April 5, 2000. Rosemary M Ramirez Deputy City Clerk BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3934-U03 DO3937-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37263-U01 2000-U02 03-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3937-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05