The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2000 07 12 CC MIN2000 07 12 CC MINòw @˜w/CC MIN JUL 12 2000à›[H4w8COUNCIL CHAMBER July 12, 2000 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE WEDNESDAY BALDWIN PARK, CA 91708 7:00 P.M. The CITY COUNCIL of the City of Baldwin Park met in a SPECIAL ADJOURNED MEETING at the above time and place. ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members, Linda Gair, Marlen Garcia, William Bill" Van Cleave, Mayor Pm-Tern Ricardo Pacheco, and Mayor Manuel Lozano. Also Present: Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; Dayle Keller, Chief Executive Officer; Richard LeGarra, Chief of Police; Jose Sanchez, Interim Finance Director; Shafique Nayier, Interim Public Works Director; Rick Forintos, Community Development Director; Manny Carrillo, Recreation/Community Services Director; Ana Montenegro, City Treasurer; Kathryn Tizeareno, City Clerk; and Rosemary M. Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk. ANNOUNCEMENTS BALDWIN PARK BEAUTIFUL Councilman Van Cleave announced that a Baldwin Park Beautiful would be held Saturday, July 15, 2000. POLICE DEPARTMENT YOUTH FISHING Chief LeGarra announced the First Annual Baldwin DAY Park Police/Youth Fishing Day to be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2000, at Santa Fe Dam in Irwindale. Chief LeGarra commended Officer Gary Breceda for being instmmental in implementing this pmgram. Everyone is invited to attend. COMMUNITY PICNIC Mayor Lozano announced the 6th Annual Community Picnic to be held Saturday, July 15, 2000, beginning at 2:00 p.m., at Morgan Park. Everyone is encouraged to attend. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMENDED Dan Tmnco, resident, directed his comments to Councilwoman Garcia in regards to a recent article in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune regarding towing services. Mr. Tmnco asked for Ms. Garcia's support of the Police Department, stating that Chief LeGarra is to be commended for managing one of the finest Police Departments in the City's history. BALDWIN PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN In an effort to show appreciation to the Council for their support of the Baldwin Park Community Garden, a basket filled with vegetables, was presented to the Mayor and City Council from members of the Baldwin Park Community Garden. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUL-U02 12-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3954-U03 DO3956-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37264-U01 2000-U02 07-U02 12-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3956-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2000 07 12 CC MINòw @˜w/CC MIN JUL 12 2000à›[H4w8City Council Minutes July12, 2000 Page 2 OBSERVATION OF UN-PERMITTED Ed Huetinck, resident and Planning Commissioner, CONSTRUCTION informed the City Council of an observation he witnessed on Saturday, July 8, 2000. As he was walking in the vicinity of kaiser Permanente, he noticed that Regency Outdoor Advertising had begun the construction to erect billboard structures on locations that were not approved by the Council. Furthermore, Mr. Huetinck indicated that the construction was being performed without obtaining any city required permits. PROPOSED BILLBOARDS Maryanne Huetinck, resident, complimented the City Council on the many favorable activities it offers its residents. Ms. Huetinck however, expressed disappointment that the Council will allow by granting certain approvals) a business, who has absolutely no regard for the community or its residents, the installation of billboards. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED City Clerk Tizcareno presented the Consent Calendar as follows: CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED Attorney Alvarez-Glasman recommended that the following item be removed for discussion. 1) Item 1-E, SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 1162 APPROVING ZONE CHANGE CASE Z-515. Councilman Van Cleave requested that the following item be removed for discussion: 1) Item 1-C, EXTENSION OF CONTRACT GRANT WRITING CONSULTANT. Councilwoman Gair requested that the following items be removed for discussion: 1) Item 1-D, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS; and 2) Item 1-F, PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO 3 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS I ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES SHAFIQUE NAIYER) CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED A motion was made to approve consent calendar items A, D, G and H" as follows: APPROVAL OF MINUTES May, 10, 2000 Adjourned), and May 17, 2000 Regular and Study Session. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUL-U02 12-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3954-U03 DO3956-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37264-U01 2000-U02 07-U02 12-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3956-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2000 07 12 CC MINòw @˜w/CC MIN JUL 12 2000à›[H4w8City Council Minutes July12, 2000 Page 3 CLAIM REJECTION The claim of Roberto E. Huezo 99 028A) was rejected. Staff was directed to send appropriate notice of rejection to claimant. SAFE ROUTE-TO-SCHOOL The design was approved and staff was authorized to SIDEWALK PROGRAM, CIP 804 advertise for the constmction of the Safe Route-to- School Sidewalk Program, CIP 804. ORDINANCE 1611 ESTABLISHING Ordinance No.1161, entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF REGULATIONS FOR OFFICIAL POLICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN TOWING SERVICES PARK, CALIFORNIA, ADDING TITLE X AND CHAPTER 100 TO THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND REGULATIONS OF OFFICIAL POLICE TOW SERVICES IN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK', was adopted on second reading, read by title only, and further reading was waived. MOTION: Councilwoman Garcia SECOND; Councilwoman Gair Motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION SECOND READING ORDINANCE 1162 Attorney Alvarez-Glasman recommended that this APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. matter be held over until after the end of closed session Z-515; LOCATION 12911-12921 GARVEY As a point of order, a motion was made to defer AVENUE; APPLICANT: KEN SPIKER consideration of this mailer until after the end of the REPRESENTING REGENCY OUTDOOR closed session. ADVERTISING MOTION: Councilman Van Cleave SECOND: Councilwoman Gair Motion carried. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Councilwoman Gair expressed concern with a warrant listed on page 25, for the purchase of paint, payable to a vendor located outside of the City. Director Naiyer was directed to approve purchases only from vendors within the City, unless the product or service is not available from within the jurisdiction. A motion was made to adopt Resolution No.2000-75 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK'. MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco NOES: Councilman Van Cleave Motion carried. EXTENSION OF CONTRACT GRANT Councilman Van Cleave indicated that he does not feel WRITING CONSULTANT that the City is receiving benefits from the services provided by the consultant. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUL-U02 12-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3954-U03 DO3956-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37264-U01 2000-U02 07-U02 12-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3956-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2000 07 12 CC MINòw @˜w/CC MIN JUL 12 2000à›[H4w8City Council Minutes July12, 2000 Page 4 A motion was made to request that the Council be provided with the goals, objectives and an evaluation of the consultants' performance for the previous six 6) months, and to continue this mailer to August 2, 2000. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco SECOND: Councilman Van Cleave Motion carried. AMENDMENT NO.3- H.C. ASSOCIATES Councilwoman Gair expressed opposition to a PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING appointing a Department Head who is directly CONSULTANT SHAFIQUE NAIYER) associated with a company who performs various services for the city. Councilman Van Cleave stated that the City should hire an official city employee as opposed to a contract employee. A motion was made to approve Amendment No.3, which extends the agreement with H.C. Associates for Interim Services provided for Public Works and Engineering as provided by Shafique Naiyer. Said agreement is extended to July 5, 2001. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia NOES: Councilmember Gair Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND Director Naiyer is recommending that the City Council LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT adopt the resolution ordering the continued FOR FY2000-2001 maintenance of certain public facilities and confirming a Diagram and Assessment; and the resolution authorizing the addition of these assessments to the property tax bills. Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. There was no one wishing to speak, therefore, Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing CLOSED. A motion was made to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No.2000-TI entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT'; and, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No.2000- 72 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO THE TAX BILL". MOTION: Councilwoman Gair BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUL-U02 12-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3954-U03 DO3956-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37264-U01 2000-U02 07-U02 12-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3956-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2000 07 12 CC MINòw @˜w/CC MIN JUL 12 2000à›[H4w8City Council Minutes July12, 2000 Page 5 SECOND: Councilman Van Cleave Motion carried. CITYWIDE PARK MAINTENANCE Director Naiyer is recommending that the City Council ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY2OOO-2001 adopt the resolution ordering the continued maintenance of certain public facilities and confirming a Diagram and Assessment; and the resolution authorizing the addition of these assessments to the property tax bills. Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. There was no one wishing to speak, therefore, Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing CLOSED. A motion was made to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No.2000-73 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITYWIDE PARK MAINTENANCE DISTRICT'; and, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No.2000-74 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO THE TAX BILL". MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia Motion carried. PERSONNEL COMMISSION A motion was made to table this mailer to July 19, APPOINTMENTS AND/OR 2000. REAPPOINTMENTS MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco SECOND: Mayor Lozano Motion carried. RECREATION AND COMMUNITY A motion was made to nominate Ramona DeLaTorre to SERVICES COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS office No.1, Martha Reyes to office No.2 and Irma AND/OR REAPPOINTMENTS Tarango to office No.3, of the Recreation and Community Services Commission, each for a term expiring June 30, 2002. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco SECOND: Mayor Lozano Motion carried. CALLING AN UNSCHEDULED VACANCY A motion was made to vacate Recreation and RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Services Commission, office No.4 held by COMMISSION Emily Loeb, and appoint Rafael Garcia to the unexpired term of office No.4, expiring June 30, 2001. Mr. Garcia is a member of the Housing Commission, as such, Deputy City Clerk Ramirez was instructed to BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUL-U02 12-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3954-U03 DO3956-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37264-U01 2000-U02 07-U02 12-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3956-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2000 07 12 CC MINòw @˜w/CC MIN JUL 12 2000à›[H4w8 Page 6 City Council Minutes July 12, 2000 advertise the vacancy created on the Housing Commission and bring back to the City Council for consideration and appointment. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia NOES: Mayor Lozano ABSTAIN: Councilman Van Cleave Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS A motion was made to table this matter to July 19, MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco AND/OR REAPPOINTMENTS 2000. SECOND: Mayor Lorano Motion carried. CONTRACT FOR AUDIT SERVICES Zttomey AIvarezZGlasman advised the City Council that VASQUEZ FARUKHI & COMPANY, LLP the subject contract is in the review procesS by the consultant therefore, it is recommended that this matter be continued to July 19, 2000. Councilwoman Gair stated that if the contract is not included with the delivery of the council packets for the meeting of July j9Z, that this matter be held over to the August 2, 2000 meeting. ZZ0ZeyZAlvarer Glasman assured the council that the contract would be delivered to the Council no later than Monday Zoming. There were no objections. A motion was made to continue this matter to July 19, 2000. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco SECOND: Councilman Van Cleave Motion carried. After discussion, Chief Executive Zcer Keller was SCHEDULING OF BUDGET MEETINGS requested to schedule budget Zeeting5 during the second week of August. There were no objections. Director Carrillo confirmed with the Council, their receipt TEEN CENTER FUNDING of the information sent via the weekly status report pertaining to skate park funding. He also stated that the cost is lower than the amount originally given as an estimate. Zeeting5 are scheduled to be held regarding the Teen Center and the Council will continue to be informed on this matter. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Lozano called the Zommunity Redevelopment Agency Zeeting to order. The Council recessed to RECESS Closed Session at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened at 11:00 p.m. with all members present. Zttomey Alvarez- Glasman reported the action as follows: BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUL-U02 12-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3954-U03 DO3956-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37264-U01 2000-U02 07-U02 12-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3956-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2000 07 12 CC MINòw @˜w/CC MIN JUL 12 2000à›[H4w8 Page 7 City Council Minutes July 12, 2000 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY property: 21.5 Acre Site bounded by Big Dalton Ave west), Merced Avenue on the north, Puente Avenue on the East, NEGOTiATOR GO 54956.8 Garvey Avenue and the San Bernardino Interstate 10 Freeway south Negotiating Agency Negotiating with Lewis Parties: Investment Company, LLC Agency Dayle Keller and Arnold Alvarez- Zegotiators: Glasman Under Terms and Conditions of Disposition ZZgotiation: and Development Zgreement ACTION: Agency Board received briefing and provided direction to staff. No final action taken. Nothing further to report. property: vineland Avenue, south of the 1-10 San Bernardino Freeway Negotiating Agency Zeglotiating with Michael Parties: Touhey Co. Agency Dayle Keller and Arnold Alvarez- Zegotiators: Glasman Under Terms of Lease Zegotiation: ACTION: Matter was continued to August 2, 2000. No final action taken. Nothing further to report. Recreation and oornmunity Services PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT APPOINTMENT Title: Director ConUnuCd from Z'8D) ACTION: Contract of Director Manuel Carrillo GC§ 54957 was approved. Title: oornmunity Development Director Continued from &2OZZ) ACTION: oontract of Rick Forintos was approved. Title: Finance Director ACTION: This matter was continued to July 19, 2000. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL Initiation of Number of cases 1) COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION litigation: BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUL-U02 12-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3954-U03 DO3956-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37264-U01 2000-U02 07-U02 12-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3956-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 2000 07 12 CC MINòw @˜w/CC MIN JUL 12 2000à›[H4w8City Council Minutes- July 12,2000 Page 8 GC 54956.9 c)) ACTION: City Council received briefing. No final action taken. Nothing further to report. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM REMOVED SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO.1162 A motion was made to table this mailer to an un- APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE, CASE NO. specified date. Z-515; LOCATION: 12911-12921 GARVEY MOTION: Councilwoman Gair AVENUE; APPLICANT: KEN SPIKER SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco AND ASSOCIATES REPRESENTING Motion carried. REGENCY OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ADJOURN There being no further mailers before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 11:02p.m. Approved as presented by the Council at Rosemary Ra Deputy City Clerk ZSanchez Agency Secretary BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUL-U02 12-U02 2000-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 FO3954-U03 DO3956-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37264-U01 2000-U02 07-U02 12-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3933-U03 DO3956-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05