HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 10 24 CC MIN2000 10 24 CC MINòw @˜ v Å 2000 CC MIN 10-04-2000HoSCOUNCIL CHAMBER OCTOBER 4, 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, Linda Gair, Marlen Garcia, William Bill" Van Cleave, Mayor Pro-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 Tizcareno,
City Clerk; and Rosemary M. Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATHLETIC YOUTH PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco announced that the Baldwin Park Athletic Youth Association is hosting a
pancake breakfast on Saturday, October 28, 2000, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Morgan Park.
Everyone was invited to attend.
FAREWELL CELEBRATION HONORING SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER KATHLEEN GAIR
Councilwoman Gair invited Council and Staff to a farewell celebration honoring Kathleen Gair on
her resignation, on Wednesday, October 11, 2000, at the District Office, at 6:00 p.m. A reception
will be held immediately following, at the Guadalajara Grill.
OATHS OF OFFICE AND CERTIFICATES OF APPOINTMENTS 650-70)
Mayor Lozano administered Oaths of Office to newly appointed Planning Commission Members
Sergio Corona and Milagros Mila" Alba, and to newly appointed Personnel Commission Members
Gerald Dahlen, Efren Rivera and Son Leiu. Certificates of Appointment were presented to each
new member. Newly appointed Personnel Members Trina DePedro and Ronald Palacios were
absent.
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS
RALPH BACA REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE PROPOSED
CRUZ BACA RECOGNITION 610-60)
It was noted that Mr. Baca was not present. City Treasurer Montenegro asked Mayor Lozano to
proceed with the proposed recognition. Staff was instructed to send a letter to Mr. Baca for his
input regarding this project and that the dedication take place prior to December 31, 2000.
Abstract: Discussion only. No related documentation.
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INTRODUCTION OF NEWLY APPOINTED PERSONNEL, IRMA HONES, POLICE
DEPARTMENT RECORDS SPECIALIST 740-xx)
Chief LeGarra requested that this matter be held over to a later date. There were no objections.
INTRODUCTION OF NEWLY APPOINTED PERSONNEL, JORGE ZARZA, PLANNING
TECHNICIAN 740)
Director Forintos introduced Jorge Zarza, Planning Technician. He has been a part-time planning
department employee for the previous seven years, and is a lifelong resident of the City of Baldwin
Park. Abstract: Discussion only. No related documentation.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION 110-30)
A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Mila Alba for her service on the Housing
Commission. Former Commission Members Darlean O'claray, Severino Brillon, Henrietta
Moreno, and William Sutton were not present therefore, the certificates will be mailed to them.
AWARDS OF MERIT- 2000 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION DELEGATES 610-60)
Awards of Merit Certificates honoring Assemblyman Martin Gallegos and Valley County Water
Board Director Dolores Holguin for being elected to serve as delegates to the 2000 democratic
National Convention were prepared. Award recipients were not present therefore, the certificates
will be mailed to them.
PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 6-7, 2000 AS WHITE CANE DAYS" 610-60)
A proclamation was presented to Levi Richards of the Baldwin Park Lions Club, proclaiming
October 6-7, 2000, as White Cane Days.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
COMMENTS REGARDING POLICE ASSOCIATION CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
The following police department employees spoke specifically to express their dissatisfaction
regarding police association negotiations: Jim Kolbach, Eva Delgado, Vivian Olivas, and Bill Root.
Mr. Ron Calderon, Field Representative for Assemblyman Martin Gallegos, read a letter
addressed to the Council on behalf of Assemblyman Gallegos, urging the City Council to move
forward, in good faith, toward a fair and equitable contract for the police department association.
Mayor Lozano announced that the meet and confer process is ongoing and that the City Council
has not declared an impasse on negotiations.
Councilman Van Cleave, Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco and Mayor Lozano requested that
Representative Calderon deliver a message to the Assemblyman, requesting that the
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Assemblyman pursue funding that was previously taken away from the city in an effort to increase
the city's budget such that equitable increases and benefits being requested, may be considered.
INQUIRY REGARDING POLICE JURISDICTION
Margarita Vargas, resident, inquired as to whether the responsibility to enforce violations on
streets adjacent to schools, specifically Kenmore Elementary, belongs to the Baldwin Park Unified
School District or City Police Department.
COMPLAINT REGARDING DAMAGED SIDEWALK
Jean Guzman, resident, expressed concern that the damaged sidewalk in front of her home has
not been repaired. Ms. Guzman was told that the repairs could not be completed as a result of the
budget not being approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Tizcareno presented the Consent Calendar as follows:
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED
A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Items A-l as presented, and as follows:
MOTION: Councilwoman Gair SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia Motion carried)
MINUTES SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 STUDY & REGULAR SESSION) 610-40)
The minutes of September 6, 2000 study & regular session) were approved as presented.
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS 300-30)
Further reading was waived and Resolution No. 2000-92 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. City Councilman Van Cleave abstained
on all warrants to Mr. Bill's Hardware financial conflict of interest).
CLAIM REJECTION 170-70)
The claim of Junior Mejia 00 003A) was rejected. Staff was directed to send the appropriate
notice of rejection to claimant.
AGREEMENT- DAVID WELLHOUSE 600-30)
City Council approved an Agreement with David Wellhouse in the amount of $5,000 to prepare
and file the City's 1999-00 actual) and 2000-2001 estimated) mandated cost claims. The Mayor
was authorized to execute the agreement.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
ANNUAL BUDGET-FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 330-20)
Interim Finance Director Jose Sanchez introduced the public hearing stating that the proposed
budget, along with prior year fund deficits, presented an enormous challenge however a balanced
is presented which results in a surplus of $8,384. He recommended that a public hearing be
conducted and that the proposed budget be adopted as presented.
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. 2000-93 entitled, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING THE
ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2000 AND
ENDING JUNE 30,2001."
The Mayor and City Council each thanked Director Sanchez and his staff, CEO Keller, Department
Directors, and staff for their efforts and assistance in presenting a balanced budget.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
DELEGATION OF DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTING OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE CONTROL CONDITIONS TO POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFF 585-20)
As noted in staff report dated September 27, 2000, currently the City accepts license requests for
a change of ownership from a retail alcohol establishment when requested. However, in the event
the establishment has a history of disturbances, including unnecessary police response, there is
no reporting policy in place to correct the situation. It is the desire of the police department, that
when a request for ownership or a license change occurs, the department desires the ability to
place conditions as appropriate) on the new licensee/owner.
A motion was made to authorize staff to prepare the necessary documentation and submit to the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control indicating that the Police Department has been
designated as the official point of contact when a license transfer is received.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia Motion carried)
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ONOR
WITHIN PUBLIC PLACES 820-95)
A motion was made to waive further reading, read by title only, and introduce for first reading
Ordinance No. 1166 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK AMENDING TITLE IX OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING
CHAPTER 99 RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY ON OR WITHIN PUBLIC PLACES."
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MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco SECOND: Councilwoman Garcia Motion carried)
BAKER STREET ASSOCIATES AGREEMENT Related item referenced in October 4, 2000
Housing Minutes) 600-30)
A motion was made to approve a six-month Agreement with Baker Street Associates in the
amount of $85.00 per hour, for Interim Housing Manager Consultant Services.
COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
REQUEST JOINT MEETING WITH BALDWIN PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD
MEMBERS 610-30)
Chief Executive Officer Keller asked if the City Council was interested in hold a joint meeting with
School Board officials. A motion was made to direct staff to schedule a joint meeting with the
Baldwin Park Unified School District Board Members.
MOTION: Councilman Van Cleave SECOND: Councilwoman Gair Motion carried)
PROPOSED SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION WITH XINMIN, CHINA 140-50)
Councilwoman Garcia reported on the recent visit of a delegation from the City of Xinmin, China.
Representatives from Xinmin have expressed interest in implementing a sister city relationship
with the City of Baldwin Park. Councilwoman Garcia suggested that a separate committee be
established for the purpose of handling the affairs with Xinmin, China.
In response to Councilwoman Gair's inquiry, Councilwoman Garcia responded that the only costs
involved would be that associated with staff time and the costs to implement the program. Once
established, the committee would be formed as a self-sustaining non-profit organization.
There were no objections from the Council.
MEXICO SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION PROGRAM UPDATE 140-50)
Councilwoman Garcia reported on the success of the first Mexico Sister Cities meeting. There
were 16 persons in attendance, among those were representatives from the School District, Water
Board, business owners, residents, and Mayor Rachel Montes from the City of El Monte. A by-
laws sub-committee was formed and will present the proposed by-laws to the steering committee
at its next meeting scheduled for November 8, 2000.
C/TY'S POSITION ON PROPOSITION 35 660-40)
Councilwoman Gair stated that the City of Baldwin Park has been published as having both
supported and opposed Proposition 35. In August, the City Council voted to support Proposition
35. Staff was requested to look into this matter and request clarification of the city's position.
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QUILTING GROUP 910-20)
Councilwoman Gair referred the letter received from a quilting group to make a quilt with the city's
logo on it for display. She asked that this matter be forwarded to the Historical Society for
handling. There were no objections.
COMPLAINT REGARDING CONSTRUCTION 530-60)
In response to Councilwoman Gair's inquiry of the status of the complaint filed by the elderly
couple of the construction next door to their home, Director Forintos stated that this matter has
been resolved.
BUDGET GUIDELINES AND POLICIES 330-10)
Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco requested information and samples from surrounding cities of their
budget guidelines and policies, along with a copy of their budget respectively. He also asked that
a study session be held to discuss formatting of future budgets.
LETTER TO ASSEMBLYMAN MARTIN GALLEGOS 660-40)
Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco requested that a letter be sent to Assemblyman Martin Gallegos,
informing him that the City Council is available to answer questions or concerns he may have with
respect to city issues.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m., in the
memory of former City of Baldwin Park Police Officer Earl Lucky" Plantico.
Approved by the Council at their meeting held November 1, 2000.
Rosemary-M(Ramirez
Deputy City Glerk
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