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Home My WebLink About2004 03 03 REGULAR2004 03 03 REGULAR(Ììž,ÒCITY OF BALDWIN PARK REGULAR MEETING AGENDA CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MARCH 3, 2004 7:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE BALDWIN PARK A. CALL TO ORDER B. INVOCATION C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ROLL CALL: COUNCILMEMBERS: Marlen Garcia, David Olivas, Ricardo Pacheco, Mayor Pro Tern Bill Van Cleave and Mayor Manuel Lozano E. ANNOUNCEMENTS F. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS The Trust for Public Land TPL) in Urban Los Angeles: Parks for People presentation by Larry Kaplan CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Five 5) minute speaking time limit Cinco 5) minutos sera el limite para hablar No action or discussion shall be taken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except the members of the legislative body or its staff, who may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons GC§54954 2) Si desea hablar acerca de cualquier tema, esta sera su oportunidad For favor pase adetante Un interprete estara presente 1. CONSENT CALENDAR All items listed are considered to be routine business by the City Council and will be approved with one motion There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda A. MINUTES Approve minutes of February 4, 2004 Regular); February 11, 2004 Special Goal Setting); and February 18, 2004 Special Study and Regular). B. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Recommendation: Receive and file. C. CLAIM REJECTION SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY 09.10.03) ANDAURELIANO FLORES 00.00.00) Recommendation: Reject the claims of Southern California Gas Company 09.10.03) and Aureliano Flores 00.00.00) and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimants. BIB] 38091-U01 2004-U02 03-U02 03-U02 REGULAR-U02 LI8861-U03 FO8862-U03 FO35378-U03 DO42889-U03 C14-U03 AGENDAS-U03 4/14/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 2004 03 03 REGULAR(Ììž,ÒAgenda March 3, 2004 Page 2 D. PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 4, 2004 TO MARCH 17, 2004 Recommendation: Approve the preparation and presentation of the proposed certificates, proclamations and plaques. E. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO FILE AN APPLICATION AND DESIGNATING THE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY FOR THE 2004-2005 FUNDING CYCLE OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING GRANT Recommendation: Waive further reading read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2004-012 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR AND SERVE AS SIGNATURE AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING 2004-2005 FUNDING OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING GRANT." F. ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN LAND AGP-106) AND ZONE CHANGE Z-539) LOCATION: 3224-3356 BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD AND 13712-13716 FOSTER AVENUE; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK) Recommendation: Waive further reading, read by title only and adopt on second reading Ordinance No. 1227 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT, TO REDESIGNATE THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO RESIDENTIAL GARDEN AND A ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL GARDEN TO RG, RESIDENTIAL GARDEN APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NO.: AGP-106 AND Z-539). G. ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE TO ALLOW THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PD) OVERLAY ON THE RG, RESIDENTIAL GARDEN ZONE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3242-3250 BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD APPLICANT: ALTURAS ENGINEERING AND ASSOCIATES; CASE NO.: Z-538) Recommendation: Waive further reading, read by title only and adopt on second reading Ordinance No. 1228 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE TO ALLOW THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PD) OVERLAY ON THE RG, RESIDENTIAL GARDEN ZONE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3242-3250 BALDWIN PARK BLVD APPLICANT: ALTURAS ENGINEERING AND ASSOCIATES; CASE NO.: Z-538). BIB] 38091-U01 2004-U02 03-U02 03-U02 REGULAR-U02 LI8861-U03 FO8862-U03 FO35378-U03 DO42889-U03 C14-U03 AGENDAS-U03 4/14/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 2004 03 03 REGULAR(Ììž,ÒAgenda March 3, 2004 Page 3 H. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 2003-04 CDBG STREETS SLURRY SEAL PROJECT, CIP 862 Recommendation: 1) Award the contract to American Asphalt South, Inc. in the amount of $204,190.86 for the construction of 2003-04 CDBG Streets Slurry Seal Project, CIP 862; 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement; and 3) Authorize the Director or Public Works to execute any necessary change orders in an amount not to exceed ten percent 10%) of the original contract amount. I. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AND APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR LOCAL APPORTIONMENT FUNDS AS ESTABLISHED BY SB 821 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FUNDS Recommendation: Waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2004-015 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN PLAN" and authorize staff to file an application for SB821 for FY 2004-2005. J. RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY OF PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 2004-05 IN THE EXISTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Recommendation: Waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No. 2004-016 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE 2004-2005 LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, PARK MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA." K. RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY OF LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 2004-05 IN THE EXISTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Recommendation: Waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2004-017 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE 2004-2005 LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA." L. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES SIERRA EXPANSION PROJECT Recommendation: 1) Approve the Consultant Services Agreement with Lea Associates in the amount of $9,900 plus a contingency factor of $1,485. The total not-to-exceed contract amount would be $11,385; AND 2) Approve open purchase orders of $50,000 each for Lea Associates, Donahue and Company and Otis Hackett and Associates for future appraisal services on an as-needed basis. BIB] 38091-U01 2004-U02 03-U02 03-U02 REGULAR-U02 LI8861-U03 FO8862-U03 FO35378-U03 DO42889-U03 C14-U03 AGENDAS-U03 4/14/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 2004 03 03 REGULAR(Ììž,ÒAgenda March 3, 2004 Page 4 M. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 31.03 AND 33.05 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO PLACE THE PERSONNEL/RISK MANAGER IN THE UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE AND TO CONFORM THE ORDINANCE RELATING TO DEPARTMENT HEAD EMPLOYMENT TO THE CURRENT PRACTICES Recommendation: Waive further reading, read by title only and adopt on second reading Ordinance No. 1226 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTIONS 31.03 AND 33.05 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO PLACE THE PERSONNEL/RISK MANAGER IN THE UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE AND TO CONFORM THE ORDINANCE RELATING TO DEPARTMENT HEAD EMPLOYMENT TO THE CURRENT PRACTICES." 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE 3- REPORTS OF OFFICERS A. MID-YEAR STATUS UPDATE OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONTRACT CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 18, 2004) Recommendation: Receive and file. B. DAY LABORERS FACILITY 3200 PUENTE AVENUE Recommendation: Direct staff to continue working with Home Depot and facilitate the start-up of a Day Laborer facility at 3200 Puente Avenue. C. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DEVELOP A BUILDING FEE SCHEDULE FOR PLAN CHECKING & INSPECTION SERVICES CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 1 a. 2004} Recommendation: 1) Award the contract to MAXIMUS Group in an amount not to exceed $16,000 and a total of $1,500 in expenses for professional consultant services to perform a Fee Schedule for the Building & Safety Division for Plan Checking and Inspection Services; OR 2) Award the contract to MAXIMUS Group in an amount not to exceed $25,500 and a total of $1,750 in expenses for professional consultant serves to perform a Fee Schedule for the Building & Safety Division and the Planning Division for Plan Checking and Inspection Services and direct Staff to proceed and execute the amended contract for the Fee Schedule Study with MAXIMUS Group; and 3) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement. D. EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 18, 2004) Recommendation: Receive and file. E. REVIEW OF ANIMAL LICENSE FEES AND PENALTY FEES Recommendation: 1) Adopt a position that will maintain the status quo and allow for the collection of retroactive license fees; and 2) Direct staff to return with an ordinance adjusting the animal license fees to that currently adopted by Los Angeles County. BIB] 38091-U01 2004-U02 03-U02 03-U02 REGULAR-U02 LI8861-U03 FO8862-U03 FO35378-U03 DO42889-U03 C14-U03 AGENDAS-U03 4/14/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 2004 03 03 REGULAR(Ììž,ÒAgenda March 3, 2004 Page 5 F. CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR A LIBRARY TAX ON NOVEMBER 2004 BALLOT Recommendation: Discuss the possibility of setting a special tax for library services on the November 2004 ballot and provide direction to staff as to how the City Council would like to proceed. G. CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF A CITY-WIDE NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN Recommendation: 1) Authorize the Finance Director to appropriate $15,000 from the Self-Insurance fund to cover the cost of a consultant on this project and authorize staff to bring back a contract for services at the March 17, 2004 City Council meeting; AND 2) Appoint two Councilmembers to the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Committee; AND 3) Provide direction regarding joining the School District in the development of the Plan. 4. COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER PACHECO FOR DISCUSSION OF AN AD HOC COUNCIL BUDGET COMMITTEE. 5- CLOSED SESSION 6. ADJOURN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Five 5) minute speaking time limit Cinco 5) minutes sera el limite para hablar No action or discussion shall be taken on any item not appeanng on the posted agenda, except the members of the legislative body or its staff, who may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons GC§54954 2) Si desea hablar acerca de cualquier tema, esta sera su oportunidad Por favor pase adelante Un interprete estara presente 1- CONSENT CALENDAR All items listed are considered to be routine business by the City Council and will be approved with one motion There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmemberso requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda A. MINUTES Recommendation: Approve minutes of February 18, 2004. B. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Recommendation: Approve Warrant Register No. 594. 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE 3. REPORTS OF OFFICERS NONE 4- AGENCY / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 5. CLOSED SESSION 6. ADJOURN BIB] 38091-U01 2004-U02 03-U02 03-U02 REGULAR-U02 LI8861-U03 FO8862-U03 FO35378-U03 DO42889-U03 C14-U03 AGENDAS-U03 4/14/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 2004 03 03 REGULAR(Ììž,ÒAgenda March 3, 2004 Page 6 CERTIFICATE OF POSTING I, Kathleen R. Sessman, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to said meeting. Dated this 26th day of February 2004. a^klu^.AOuL Ji^^nna^—> Ksfthleen R. Sessman Deputy City Clerk Copies of staff reports and supporting documentation pertaining to each item on this agenda are available for public viewing and inspection at City Hall, 2nd Floor Lobby Area or at the Los Angeles County Public Library in the City of Baldwin Park. For further information regarding agenda items, please contact the office of the City Clerk at 626.960.4011, ext. 108 or 466, or via e-mail at rramirez^.baldwinpark. corn or ksessmanfS^baldwinpark. corn In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Public Works Department or Risk Management at 626.960.4011. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable staff to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. 28 CFR 34.102.104 ADA TITLE II) BIB] 38091-U01 2004-U02 03-U02 03-U02 REGULAR-U02 LI8861-U03 FO8862-U03 FO35378-U03 DO42889-U03 C14-U03 AGENDAS-U03 4/14/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04