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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 12 19 CC MIN2001 12 19 CC MINòw @˜†rCOUNCIL CHAMBER DECEMBER 19, 2001 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: Marten Garcia, Ricardo Pacheco, Bill Van Cleave, Mayor Pro-Tern Linda Gair, and Mayor Manuel Lozano Also Present: Dayle Keller, Chief Executive Officer; John Olvera, Assistant City Attorney; Mark Kling, Chief of Police; Jose Sanchez, Finance Director; Rick Forintos. Community Development Director; and Manny Carrillo, Recreation and Community Services Director; Kathryn Tizcareno, City Clerk; Maria A. Contreras, City Treasurer; and Rosemary M. Ramirez, Chief Deputy City Clerk ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmember Pacheco announced that a Posada is being held Friday at Morgan Park at 6:00 p.m. All are invited to attend and participate in the festivities. Councilmember Pacheco acknowledged his neighbors, Dutch Street residents who were in the audience. Mayor Pro Tern Gair requested to adjourn the meeting of January 2, 2002 to January 16, 2002. There were no objections. Mayor Lozano commented on the recent Enron situation. Mayor Lozano acknowledged Adolfo Chaidez, Field Representative for Congresswoman Hilda Solis. The Mayor requested that Mr. Chaidez Field convey a message to the Congresswoman, that the City of Baldwin Park strongly opposes the actions of the Enron individuals and requesting her support to investigate and bring to justice, those individuals responsible for the losses, as a result of their actions. Mayor Lozano acknowledged David Galaviz of Assemblyman Gill Cedillo's office. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS An Award of Excellence was presented to Judge Rolf Treu in recognition of his appointment to Division 82 of the Los Angeles Branch of the Superior Court. Police Chief Kling introduced newly appointed Police Department employees, Officer Juan Serrato; Officer Edward Hotguin; Community Services Officers Lili Rubio and Maricela Montenegro. Officer James Dennis was unable to attend. Awards of Merit were presented to Roadrunners Team Members, 2nd Place Championship Winners. An Award of Appreciation was presented to Sergio Corona in recognition of his past service as a City of Baldwin Park Planning Commissioner. BIB] 37284-U01 2001-U02 12-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8624-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 MEETING-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 12 19 CC MINòw @˜†rCity Council Minutes December 19, 2001 Page 2 An Award of Appreciation was presented to Teresa Villegas in recognition of her past service as a City of Baldwin Park Planning Commissioner. A Certificate of Participation was presented to Students Against Destructive Decisions SADD) in recognition of bringing safety awareness throughout the 2001 holiday season. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Larry Walton spoke regarding a request to Council to authorize the City to be named on a grant application, which if approved, would appropriate funds for improvements to the Little League field. Funding application filing date is December 31, 2001, therefore Mr. Walton requested that this item be added as a subsequent need item for consideration for approval by the Council. Councilmember Van Cleave indicated that he would not support or vote on a matter that he has not read and/or reviewed. Mayor Lozano directed this matter to Chief Executive Officer Keller and stated that if necessary, a special meeting could be called prior to the end of the year. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tern Gair requested that the following item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion: 1) Item 1-G AGREEMENT WITH BALDWIN PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH SIERRA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL'S SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL PROJECT A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. A-l with the exception of Item G), as presented and as follows: MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Gair SECOND: Councilmember Garcia Motion Carried CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED MINUTES The minutes of December 5, 2001 Study & Regular), were approved as presented. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2001-114 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. Councilman Bill Van Cleave abstained on all warrants to Mr. Bills Hardware financial conflict of interest). TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, 2001 Report was received and filed. BIB] 37284-U01 2001-U02 12-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8624-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 MEETING-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 12 19 CC MINòw @˜†rCity Council Minutes December 19, 2001 Page 3 DECLARATION OF RESULTS RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 6, 2001, RELATING TO MEASURE S, PROHIBITING FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY NOT APPROVED BY VOTERS) 630-20) Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2001-116 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 6, 2001, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW," was adopted. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE AND SOLICIT BIDS FOR 2001 2002 CDBG STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CIP 862 eoo-ao) City Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized staff to advertise and solicit bids for the construction phase of the 2001-2002 CDBG Street Improvement Project, CIP 862. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 53450 DEVELOPER: D.C. CORPORATION; PROJECT LOCATION: 14700-14738 BADILLO STREET) SOIMO) City Council approved final Tract Map No. 53450. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Subdivision Agreement. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SALARY RANGES FOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DIRECTOR OF RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES. INCREASING THE MINIMUM WAGE FOR PART-TIME POSITIONS, AND ADJUSTING THE INTERNAL SALARY EQUITY FOR RECREATION LEADERS II, III AND IV 700-20) Further reading was waived, read by title only and Resolution No. 2001-115 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION 2001-110 A BASIC SALARY PLAN FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK Director of Community Development, Director of Recreation & Community Services, Cashier, City Service Worker, Crossing Guard, Police Cadet, Recreation Leader I, Recreation Leader II, Recreation Leader III and Recreation Leader IV), was adopted. ALLOCATION OF COSTS FOR TEAM ANALYSIS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING TRAINING ACTION LEARNING SYSTEMS, INC.) coo-ao) Report was received and filed. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION AGREEMENT WITH BALDWIN PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH SIERRA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL'S SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL PROJECT Mayor Pro Tern Gair inquired as to whether or not we have the time and personnel available to support this project. Chief Kling responded, stating that at this time we do have the personnel and time to support the project without affecting the department. He stated that it is strictly volunteer but if we do participate, the funds are available to reimburse the department for the overtime expenditures. BIB] 37284-U01 2001-U02 12-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8624-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 MEETING-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 12 19 CC MINòw @˜†rCity Council Minutes December 19, 2001 Page 4 A motion was made to authorize the Chief of Police to sign the Agreement with Baldwin Park Unified School District BPUSD) and approve the short-term use of overtime funds until reimbursed by BPUSD, in cooperation with the Sierra Vista High School Community Policing Partnership Grant. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Gair SECOND: Councilmember Van Cleave Motion Carried PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF A HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE AGP-103) 420-20) Principal Planner Harbin presented report as follows: This report requests City Council approval of an update to the Housing Element of the General Plan. The Housing Element is essentially an update and modification, which addresses California State Department of Housing and Community Development comments and concerns related to the Housing Element adopted in 1994. She stated that the Housing Element Law requires cities to assess their achievement of adopted housing programs as part of their updates. The results then need to be compared to what is projected or planned. Significant shortfalls for discrepancies must be discussed. This Housing Element addresses accomplishments between 1989 and 2000. 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, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No. 2001- 117 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING AN UPDATE TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN. APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NO. AGP-103)," and approve the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Gair SECOND: Councilmember Garcia Motion Carried REPORTS OF OFFICERS PERSONNEL COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS 110-20) Councilmember Pacheco requested to scheduled interviews with all applicants and to table this matter to January 16, 2002. There were no objections. Mayor Pro Tern Gair requested that these applicants be encouraged to also apply for the Planning Commission vacancies. STATUS OF ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY 6oo-€0) A motion was made to authorize staff to renegotiate the Contract with Los Angeles County and return to the City Council with the Ordinances necessary to increase revenues in association with said contract. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Gair SECOND: Councilmember Garcia Motion Carried HUD SECTION 108 LOAN LEWIS RETAIL PROJECT Related Matter- CRA Agenda Item 3-A) 480-20) BIB] 37284-U01 2001-U02 12-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8624-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 MEETING-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 12 19 CC MINòw @˜†rCity Council Minutes-December 19, 2001 Page 5 Assistant Attorney Olvera stated that in order to expedite the process he requested that the City Council authorize staff to make any required changes, providing that they there not inconsistent with HUD regulations or the Section 108 Loan Program. A motion was made to authorize the execution and submission to HUD of the following documents: 1) Variable/Fixed Rate Note; 2) Contract for Loan Guarantee Assistance under Section 108; 3) Letter Agreement for Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program Custodial Account; 4) Signature Card; 5) Pledge, Assignment and Security Agreement; 6) Sub-recipient Agreement; 7) Request for an Advance Under the Note; and 8) Legal opinion that City is eligible to apply for Section 108 funding, RDA is a non-profit development corporation, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California; and Pledge, Assignment and Security Agreement is a valid and legally binding obligation, enforceable in accordance with its terms. Staff was authorized to make the necessary changes to documents provided that the changes are consistent with HUD regulation and the Section 108 Loan Program. MOTION: Councilmember Garcia SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Gair Motion Carried NOES: Councilmember Van Cleave COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Garcia received a request from East Side Little League regarding funding assistance for the new lighting system at Vineland Elementary School. Recreation & Community Services Director Carrillo was requested to prepare and submit a report for Council consideration on this matter. There were no objections. Councilmember Garcia requested that a proclamation be prepared proclaiming Baldwin Park as a bilingual community. There were no objections. Councilmember Garcia stated that at the request of Congresswoman Soils, the City Council is requested to consider adopting three resolution as follows: Resolution regarding the Lower Los Angeles & San Gabriel Rivers Water Study of 2001; Resolution supporting HR2619, to reaffirm the Gabrielino Nation as a Federally recognized tribe; and a Resolution to encourage the President to release funds for home energy assistance. Councilmember Garcia thanked all who participated in Santa Clothes program over 300 kids benefited from program) and commended staff for all their hard work and dedication. Councilmember Garcia thanked volunteers and staff who assisted with the food basket program. Five hundred and sixty families were provided with food baskets this holiday session. Mayor Lozano requested an ordinance be created prohibiting false sales representation by real estate brokers and agents; overcharge on check cashing services; overcharges on mortgage loans etc. He requested implementation of some sort of checks and balances and suggested forming a committee with agency advisors to develop an actual ordinance that will protect buyers from agents and brokers. Director Forintos responded stating that notification will be placed in the NOW. He will also talk with the local Board of Realtors, and prepare a brochure for distribution and display at the public counter with a message of Buyer's Beware. Councilmember Garcia requested that information also be available in Spanish. There were no objections. BIB] 37284-U01 2001-U02 12-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8624-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 MEETING-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 2001 12 19 CC MINòw @˜†rCity Council Minutes-December 19, 2001 Page 6 Mayor Lozano stated that the State is proposing to expand the Parole Office located on Badillo Street in West Covina across from Baldwin Park High School). He requested letters of opposition be sent to the State and to the City of West Covina. He requested that the School Board and the Valley County Water District be contacted to join in opposition. Mayor Lozano asked staff to schedule a meeting with the Mayor of West Covina on this ma^tei. Mayor Lozano requested that a high school student internship program begin as soon as possible January or February). There were no objections Councilmember Pacheco requested Certificates of Appreciation be presented to food basket volunteers. There were no objections. Councilmember Pacheco requested that staff look into the lack of maintenance of the underpass located at Puente and the 1-10 Fwy. There were no objections. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m., to January 16,2002. Approved by the Council at their meeting held January 16, 2002. Rosemary M^ Riarptfez^ CMC Chief Deputy City Clerk BIB] 37284-U01 2001-U02 12-U02 19-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8624-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 01/28/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 MEETING-U05 MINUTES-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06