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Home My WebLink About2002 02 20 CC MIN SS2002 02 20 CC MIN SS@˜ˆ COUNCIL CHAMBER FEBRUARY 20, 2002 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE WEDNESDAY BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 6:00 P.M. The CITY COUNCIL and COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY of the City of Baldwin Park met in STUDY SESSION at the above time and place. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers/Members: Marten Garcia, Ricardo Pacheco, Mayor Pro-TemA/ice Chair Linda Gair and Mayor/Chair Manuel Lozano Absent/excused: Coundlmember/Member: Bill Van Cleave Also Present: Dayle Keller, Chief Executive Officer; Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; John Oivera; Assistant City Attorney; Jose Mesa, Personnel/Risk Manager; Rick Forintos, Community Development Director; Rosemary M. Ramirez, Chief Deputy City Clerk and Kathleen Sessman, Deputy City Clerk CLOSED SESSION The Council/Agency recessed to Closed Session at 6:15 p.m. and reconvened at 6:35 p.m., with all members present. City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported the action as follows: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION GC 54956.9) Name of Case: Patricia Brown vs. City of Baldwin Park ACTION: City Council received briefing. Settlement authority was granted. No final action taken. Nothing further to report. ACTION CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING NINE 9) MATTERS IS AS FOLLOWS: Agency received briefing from Agency Counsel. Authorization was given for the City Attorneys Office to use the services of Connie Sandifer from the Law Offices of Oliver, Sandifer, Bouwes & Lee to assist the City Attorney's office with these matters. Name of Case; Redevelopment Agency of the City of Baldwin Park vs. Patricia A. Donovan, as Trustee of the Donovan Family Trust Case Number: BC255576 LASC) Name of Case: Redevelopment Agency of the City of Baldwin Park vs. Tracy W. Ellis; et ai. Case Number: BC255522 LASC) Name of Case: Redevelopment Agency of the City of Baldwin Park vs. Marie Erhardt; et al. Case Number: BC255524 LASC) BIB] 37329-U01 2002-U02 02-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8818-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 03/13/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 STUDY-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 COMMUNITY-U06 REDEVELOPMENT-U06 AGENCY-U06 2002 02 20 CC MIN SS@˜ˆ Study Session Minutes February 20, 2002 Page 2 Name of Case: Redevelopment Agency of the City of Baldwin Park vs. Lucienne T. Forbush; et al. Case Number: BC255565 LASC) Name of Case: Redevelopment Agency of the City of Baldwin Park vs. Chen Lung Kuo and Chien Ho Kuo, Trustees of the Kuo Revocable Family Trust; et al. Case Number: BC255566 LASC) Name of Case: Redevelopment Agency of the City of Baldwin Park vs. Shyh Hau Leu and Huey-Meei Leu Case Number: BC255564 LASC) Name of Case: Redevelopment Agency of the City of Baldwin Park vs. Rosemead Properties, Inc.; San Gabriel Valley Water Company Case Number: BC255523 LASC) Name of Case: Redevelopment Agency of the City of Baldwin Park vs. William E. Saltzman; et al. Case Number: BC255567 LASC) Name of Case: Redevelopment Agency of the City of Baldwin Park vs. Shion-Jenn Yeh; Yung Cheng Wang; et al. Case Number: BC255576 LASC) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION GC 54957) Title: Chief Executive Officer ACTION: Council received a briefing from Chief Executive Officer. No final action taken. Nothing further to report PRESENTATIONS SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT PRESENTATION 560-30) Steve West, Representative of San Gabriel Mosquito and Vector Control District, presented a brief summary of the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District. Mr. West stated that the District's goal is to provide 100% protection to the public from vector-borne disease. He further stated that the District incorporates an integrated Pest Management Plan IPMP comprised of four key elements: education, surveillance, prevention, and control. Mayor Lozano expressed his desire to see the City join and work with the Mosquito and Vector Control District to educate and protect the residents of Baldwin Park. Upon question by Mayor Lozano Mr. West advised that assistance is provided only to members of the District. Mayor Pro Tern Gair strongly supports an abatement program and the City's future membership in the District. BIB] 37329-U01 2002-U02 02-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8818-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 03/13/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 STUDY-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 COMMUNITY-U06 REDEVELOPMENT-U06 AGENCY-U06 2002 02 20 CC MIN SS@˜ˆ Study Session Minutes February 20, 2002 PaQ® 3 In response to Mayor Pro Tern Gair's inquiry, Mr. West explained that a district is formed through an election of property owners who vote by mail and in favor of forming a district. Mr. West responded to a question by Councilmember Garcia, stating that the District presently does not have a program in place for red ants- TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT TEA-21) GRANT APPLICATION UPDATE 390-35) Ron Cano, Downtown Maine Street Visions, stated that the city recently received a $100,000 grant which will assist the City with their planning efforts of the downtown area. He provided an update on the efforts to secure an additional grant in the amount of 3.2 million dollars, which if approved, will be used to carry out the specific plan for the downtown civic center area. Mr. Cano referred to the current configuration of Maine Street and its surrounding, stating that it is not pedestrian friendly nor does it provide a smooth flow of vehicular traffic. He stated that additional grant funding will provide an opportunity for the City to design and master plan the area. it is the intent to design the area so that existing downtown destination points become linked, for example, linking the Metrolink Station to the downtown district. Mr. Cano stated that Baldwin Park has a population that is heavily dependant upon pedestrian transportation. As such, a funding source has been identified, under the Transportation Equity Act, that allows grant monies to be used to create business districts that are pedestrian and bike safe and friendly. Mr. Cano announced that on March 17, 2002, Councilmembers Garcia, Pacheco, Chief Executive Officer Keiler and himself, are traveling to Washington, D.C. to meet with our legislator and discuss the city's acquisition of an additional 3.2 million dollar grant. He also briefed the City Council on his efforts of securing signatures for the formation of a Property Based Improvement District which is designed to improve economic conditions within the Downtown area. Mayor Lozano expressed his optimism regarding the development of this area and it future success. Councilmember Pacheco thanked Mr. Cano for his assistance and hard work. He stated that this grant is going to help revitalize the Downtown Area and bring a new look to Baldwin Park. Counciimember Pacheco conveyed his thanks to Congresswoman Hilda Solis for her continued support and aJI her efforts to assist the City in obtaining funds for the revitalization of the Downtown Area. ADJOURN There being no other matters before the Council/Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Approved as^i^senied by the Council/Agency at their meeting heid March 6, 2002. Rosemary M^-Ramirez, CMC Chief Deeuty-GAy Clerky Jose Sanchez Agency Secretary BIB] 37329-U01 2002-U02 02-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8699-U03 DO8818-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 03/13/2002-U04 ADMIN-U04 STUDY-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 COMMUNITY-U06 REDEVELOPMENT-U06 AGENCY-U06