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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 03 20 CC MIN1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈpeINDEX March 20, 1974 Page Invocation given by Dr. Merle Smith, United Methodist Church 1 Treasurer's Report February 28, 1974 Received & Filed 1 Minutes March 6, 11, 12, 1974 Approved 1 Res. No. 74-31 Claims & Demands Adopted 1 Public Hearings: 73-S-67, 68, 76 & 77 Parcel Cost Res. No. 74-32 Adopted 1 & 2 7-379 Zone Change C-2 to C-M Ord. No. 680 Introduced 2 & 3 Testimony: Mr. Bernard Kampen Protest 2 Oral Communications: Testimony: Mrs. Cecil Rhodes re Business License rules & Public Nuisance 4 Mrs. Amos Slater re Public Nuisance ordinance revision 5-8 Mr. Cecil Rhodes re V. A. vacant houses 8 Mrs. Gloria Zook re taxpayer's list 9 Mr. T. E. Carpenter re public nuisance 10 Mr. Jim Krumme re public nuisance 10 Mr. William Hobbs re public nuisance 10 & 11 Mr. Duane Shaffstati re graffiti 11 T.U.P. T.G.&Y. Store Sidewalk Sale March 28. 29 & 30 Approved 11 Mrs. Myrtle Asquith re tax assessor contact 11 T.U.P. St. John the Baptist Church Festival May 3, 4 & 5 Approved 12 Res. No. 74-36 Repre. & Alt. to municipal committees Adopted 13 Res. No. 74-37 Adopt. Rules Relat. to Relocation Assist. Adopted 13 15 Insurance Proposal Christ & Spang Ins. Accepted 15 Backflow Preven. Device Requirement Report 16 Bids for Police Dept. Vehicles Award continued to next meeting. 17 Ord. No. 681 Introduced Massage Parlors. 17 19 Project 144 Traffic Signal on Ramona Blvd. Baditio St.fr*om Francis- quito to Puente complete File Notice of Completion 19 Signals at Merced & Baldwin Park Blvd. Delayed Install Signal at Vineland and Francisquito 20 Res. No. 74-38 No Parking in front of 1661 Puente Avenue Holiday Lodge Mobil Home Park 20 Report of Work Short Form 1911 Act 73-S-64, 65, & 69 Completion Approved & hearing set for 6/5/74. 21 General Plan Publication available to citizens 21 Mr. James Krumme Graffiti 21 Graffiti Petition 21 Report on Graffiti Meetings of 3/11/74 & 3/18/74 22 & 23 Mrs. Bagley Request City help to clean-up neighboring property 24 Adjourned 10:45 p.m. 24 BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈpeCCOG171 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS) 14403 East Pacific Avenue The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in regular session at the above place at 7:30 p.m. Councilman McCaron lead the salute to the flag. The.invocation was given by Doctor Merle Smith, United Methodist Church. Roll Call: Present: COUNCILMEN GREGORY, KING, MC CARON, WALDO AND MAYOR HAMILTON CITY MANAGER MOCALIS, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS PERRY, CITY ATTORNEY FLANDRICK, PLANNING DIRECTOR GORDON, FINANCE DIREC- TOR DUNCAN, CHIEF OF POLICE ADAMS. CITY TREASURER CALE, CITY CLERK BALKUS. 00- TREASURER'S REPORT OF FEBRUARY 28, 1974 RECEIVED AND FILED. M/S/C: GREGORY/KING. 00- FURTHER READING WAIVED AND MINUTES OF MARC.H 6, MARCH 11, MARCH 12, 1974 APPROVED. M/S/C: KING/GREGORY. MARCH 20, 1974 7:30 P.M. Also Present: FLAG SALUTE INVOCATION ROLL CALL TREAS. REPORT 2/28/74 RECEIVED & FILED MIN. 3/6, 3/11. & 3/12/74 APPROVED 00- City Clerk Balkus read by title: RESOLUTION NO. 74-31 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK. RESOLUTION NO. 74-31 ADOPTED AND FURTHER READING WAIVED. M/S/C: KING/GREGORY. Roll Call: No objections. 00- Mayor Hamilton read the rules for speaking at public hearings as follows: Each speaking once those in favor, those in opposition, rebuttal by those in favor. Public Hearing closed; discussion by Council. 00- City Clerk Balkus administered the oath to those in the audience desiring to be heard during the meeting. 00- It was the time and place fixed for a public hearing on Short Form 1911 Act to hear any protests in regard to costs, 73-S-67, Northwest side of Vineland Avenue between Whiteselt Street and City Limit CG&DA); 73-S-68, Southeast side of Vineland Avenue between Francisquito Avenue and City Limit CG&DA), 73-S-76, West side of Heintz Street between Arrow Highway and Nubia Street CG&DA); 73-S-77, West side of Baldwin Park Boulevard between Joanbridge Street and Live Oak Avenue CG&DA). Continued) RES. NO. 74-31 CLAIMS & DEMANDS 9587 9793; PAYROLL 2/16/74 2/28/74 RES. NO. 74-31 ADOPTED PUBLIC HEARING RULES OATH ADMINISTERED PUBLIC HEARING SHORT FORM 1911 ACT 73-S-67 CG&DA 73-S-68 CG&DA 73-S-76 CG&DA 73-S-77 CG&DA BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈpeCf-- f\ r * fl t-^ t co^ /^ Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Proper postings and mailings had been accomplished. There were no written protests. As there was no testimony in behalf or opposition to 73-S-67, 73-S-68, 73-S-76 or 73-S-77, Mayor Hamilton declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Perry read by title: RESOLUTION NO. 74-32 CONFIRMING CERTAIN REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS 73-S-67, 68, 76 and 77). Mr. Perry stated under Section 1 f), the word no" should be inserted. RESOLUTION NO. 74-32 ADOPTED AND FURTHER READING WAIVED. M/S/C: KING/GREGORY. 00- It was the time and place fixed for a public hearing on Z-379, an application for a Zone Change from C-2 to C-M on property located at 14145 Garvey Avenue. Applicant: Ted Romanek. Publications, postings and mailings had been accomplished. There were no written protests. Planning Director Gordon stated that there was a copy of the map in the packets showing the location of the Zone Change. He also said that the Planning Commission recomnended rezoning. Mr. Bernard Kampen, 14131 Garvey Avenue, said they had previously went through this on the property next to this address. He said this was a very narrow street with parking on one side. He felt that it would be a hazard if they had big trucks trave'^ng on this street. There are a loc of children qoina to school the playground. There had been an accident at this location and he thought there would be more accidents if they changed it and he was in protest of this zone change. Mr. Ted Romanek, applicant, said his would be a small warehouse type of business. They wouldn't be having a lot of shipping in or out, strictly data processing and office system operation and therefore wouldn't be much additional traffic. He has several bobtail trucks and small vans. He has had this type of operation for 20 years. He said the warehouse was not big enough to handle a big operation. Councilman King asked Mr. Kampen what he felt would be suitable for the property. Mr. Kampen said he felt they should trv to beautify the freeway area. Continued) March 20, 1974 Page 2 POSTINGS & MAILINGS NO WRITTEN PROTESTS PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED 73-S-67, 68, 76 and 77 RES. NO. 74-32 73-S-67, 68, 76 & 77 SECT. 1(f) NO" RES. NO. 74-32 ADOPTED PUBLIC HEARING Z-379 ZONE CHANGE C-2 TO C-M POSTINGS & MAILINGS NO WRITTEN PROTESTS MR. B. KAMPEN PROTEST BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈpecr c-^73 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council March 20, 1974 Page 3 Councilman McCaron asked Mr. Gordon if he had looked over the operation and Mr. Gordon said hp had not as there are over 30 possible uses and as yet there was no guarantee what would be used. Mr. McCaron asked if there would be any large vehicles and Mr. Gordon said there were ramps in the back and the location would not be practi- cal for semi trucks. Councilman Gregory said if the loading docks were in the rear of the property, would there be suf- ficient turn-around space or would they have to back out to the street. Mr. Romanek said they might back in, but that there was turn-around space in the enclosed yard for a bobtail truck. Councilman Waldo said if they approve this zone change and in the future they would have larger trucks, what could Council do. Mr. Gordon said that semi trucks would present a problem; that he and his staff would screen the precise plan review very carefully and dis- courage any use of semi trucks. Councilman McCaron asked what the width of Garvey Avenue was at this point and Mr. Gordon said it was not a full width street. Mayor Hamilton asked if there was enough land where the street could be widened. Mr. Gordon said this would not be financially feasible as it abuts the freeway on that side. He said even though it is not as wide as usual, there would be no need for parking on the South side of the street. Councilman Waldo asked if there was a stop sign at Big Dalton and Garvey, in other words, traffic toward Garvey would have to stop before making the turn, and Mr. Gordon said he was reasonably sure there was a stop sign. As there was no further testimony. Mayor Hamilton declared the public hearing closed. CONCUR WITH PLANNING COMMISSION IN FAVOR OF THE REZONING. M/S/C: GREGORY/MC CARON. City Attorney Flandric read by titt^: ORDINANCE NO. 680, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF SAID CITY, AND REZONING CERTAIN HEREIN DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY FROM C-2 TO C-M ZONE CASE NO. 1-379', APPLICANT: TED ROMANEK). FURTHER READING WAIVED ON ORDINANCE NO. 680. M/S/C: GREGORY/KING. ORDINANCE NO. 680 INTRODUCED. KING. M/S/C: GREGORY/ 00- PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED CONCUR WITH P. C REZONING ORD. NO. 680 REZONE C-2 TO C-M FUR. READ. WAIVED ORD. NO. 680 ORD. NO. 680 INTRODUCED BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈpeCC0^74 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council March 20, 1974 Page 4 Oral Communications: Mrs. Cecil Rhodes, 14059 East Los Angeles Street, said that she, Mr. Rhodes and her son-in-law, Mr. Sayre had applied for a business license on March 13, 1974. They were treated with disrespect and rudeness by Mrs. Baker. She denied a license to Mr. Sayre until Mr. Rhodes showed her the original state license which is for a partnership. Then he had to sign a 1ip of paper stating what he would have on his property. When Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Sayre started toward the business license office to pay, she grabbed the papers from them and said I'll go there and collect the money from you personally". Mrs. Rhodes stated that they had lived in this City since 1944 and Mr. Rhodes' honesty to this degree had never been questioned and she had no right to treat them this way. Mrs. Baker issued an order to remove a cement mixer, wheelbarrow and lumber from Mr. Sayre's property, 4714 North Cutler, however she has never issued an order to abate the continuing yard sale at 4451 La Rica. She has had several requests but she answered, You go buy somethinq or bring me a picture then I wi11 go to court". Mrs. Rhodes felt the same rules should apply to all violations. She enumerated the following violations they had noted and presented pictures of some: 14103 Los Angeles Street debris; 4647 Bresee plaster scaffolds and equipment; 4664 Merced debris, flagstone, lumber, pipe; 4607 Merced rear house car wrecking business, junk.cars; 4723 Stewart junk cars; 4712 Cutter debris; 4719 Center warehouse, large truck and equip- ment; 4741 Center large truck and trash hauling business; 4664 Mercpd lumber and debris; 14100 Los Angeles large truck and cement mixer, works on cars; 14048 Los Angeles large Van stored; 4149 Center trash hauling business, large truck ana skiploader; 14817 Los Angeles repairing, storing and setting of bicycles on Sundays; 3537^ Mangum semi truck and trailer; 4607 Bresee junk cars and wrecker. Mayor Hamilton asked City Manager Mocatis to check on this and bring a full report back to Council. Councilman Gregory said that Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes keep up their property extremely well and she has known them for quite a long time. She said she could understand them being upset regarding this as they have great admiration for Baldwin Park. 00- MRS. CECIL RHODES BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈpeRegular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council c c cr>i 7j March 20, 1974 Page 5 Mrs. Amos Slater, 4814 N. Stancroft Street, said for sometime Council has been asked to change or revise the ordinance for public nuisances. She agreed that changes should be made and knew that it was being done. She felt, however, that there are some nuisances which were extremely dangerous to children. She proposed an urgency ordinance making it possible for the City to eliminate these hazards and the cost paid by the owner. She said there were vacant houses and other buildings with broken windows and other hazards where tittle children love to play, specifically across the street from Mrs. Nelson's property at 4933 Marion Avenue. She said she would like this ordinance initiated as soon as possible. Councilman Gregory said this item has come before them many times and more recently buildings have been boarded up to prevent hazards. Although there is some difference of opinion on the Council on public nuisances, she agreed with Mrs. Slater that all properties that are vacant certainly should have action from our City to make them safe, however the action must be correct. City Attorney Ftandrick said we have a public nuisance abatement ordinance containing a pro- vision that when an emergency situation exists, the City Manager may abate the nuisance. He said he may be confusing this with what is in the new code and has not been adopted yet. He said there is a problem if you try to abate a public nuisance without having had a hearing and not given the owner an opportunity to be heard on the matter. Mayor Hamilton stated that we had been criticized for going on certain properties. We do try to contact the owner and sometimes it takes quite awhile. Mrs. Slater said that this particular property had been vacant for over a year and that Mr. Perry did know about it. A little two year old girl was found in the vacant house and something very bad could have happened to her. She felt if something had happened, the City would be liable. Councilman McCaron referred to the statement that there was a difference of opinion on the Council regarding the nuisance ordinance. He didn't feel that ther? was any conflict as far as opinions of abating them, but that what he was asking for was that the owner should be contacted and determination made as to what the owner could do before the City steps in and tells a man what he had to do. This com- plaint is in another area and that he had not said anything about not abating nuisances, but that the procedure should be changed so that the owner would not be put at a disadvantage when it is timo to dbate the nuisance. MRS. AMOS SLATER REVISE PUBLIC NUISANCE ORDINANCE Continued) BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈpeCC06l7o KoquLn- Mocl.irif) of tho Hrj1dwin l\irk City Council Mr. McCaron asked how long ago the City had been notified about this property and Mrs. Slater said she informed Mr. Perry two to three weeks ago. He said that this was too recent to have time enough to notify the owner. This is something that should be done verbally by contacting the owner himself. He said he realized at times it is difficult to find the owner. He said we should have some way to go on the premises to board them up, if necessary, and then the board- ing up be charged to the owner. He said there are property owners who live out of town and they are not aware of what is going on. If the City steps in and says the nuisance should be abated without contacting the owner, he con- siders this unfair. Councilman King said that Mr. McCaron had answered some of his questions. He said he agreed that the maximum effort should be made to contact the owners, but they can't do this in all cases. When they can't be reached by telephone and the registered letters are not returned many times within a given length of time, they are out-of-town owners, the City suffers because of this. He said then they should take the appropriate action as quickly as possible. Councilman Waldo stated that there had been a situation like this in the City for many years such as the old Veteran Thrift Store. The back door was half open for at least six months. There were fires set in it, smoked pot", etc. He said the owners were notified in plenty of time and just recently saw to it that the door was closed. He said he thought if the owner was not available, surely he would be thankful if someone boarded it up just to protect his property. Mayor Hamilton asked City Manager Mocalis if our new ordinance covers this. Mr. Mocalis said the existing code requires a lengthly process where the person is brought before the City Council for a public hearing. The new Code would provide that the initial hearing will be an informal adnnministrativp hoar- ing and if they felt they were not fairly treated, then they could come before the City Council. There is an additional clause that provides for a modified emergency where the City Manager could order it abated imme- diately. Continued) BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈpefCG^7; Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council March 20, 1974 Page 7 Mr. Mocatis said the process of adopting a new code is an involved one as there are many documents which require hearings and it would be approximately 90 days before Council could take final action. Mrs. Slater said she had talked to Mr. Perry about this property and asked him who the loan company was. She asked Mr. Perry to explain what he had teamed. Mr. Perry said they had contacted loan companies within the area and asked them if the City notified the loan company right away and would spend money for a title report, would the loan company do any- thing about it. The loan companies said they felt they would be unable to respond under three months due to legal problems of eviction, etc. They not only would not want to do anything, but they would not want to reimburse the City for any out-of-pocket expenses. Mrs. Slater said there must be some way to make the loan company do something to the house and if they didn't, then she felt the City should have the right to do something about it. Councilman Gregory asked the City Attorney to com- ment on what he thought we might or might not do. City Attorney Ftandrick said the problem here is taking some action with respect to someone else's property. We have to respect the rights they have in terms of ownership interest. We can't go in and knock down a building without being prepared to pay the cost of damages if we find we are wrong at a later date. Other cities have attempted to do this and it has been a disaster as they have been success- fully sued because they failed to conduct a hearing or give a notice of hearing to the owner of the property giving him the opportunity to protest the fact of a public nuisance or the manner of abatement. In terms of time, the Council is aware that it takes time to get these matters set for public hearing before the Council. It fakes at least two weeks just to contact the lending institution because we usually have to obtain a title report from T. I. There is no other quick way of finding out the information. As Mr. Perry has indicated, there is no lending institution that will take a dif- ferent attitude. They will take whatever steps necessary to foreclose on the trust deed and obtain the title of the property to protect th^ir property, but they are not about to spend any money or to authorize the City to sppnd any money on their behalf Mr. Flandrick said he wouldn't want anyone to think that he was saying that the City has not the author- ity to go in when an emergency exists and take steps that are necessary to eliminate a nuisance, as that is probably what the City would do. However, just because a house is unoccupied, it dops not consti- tute an emergency situation. The fact that the house is open and we go in and abate that nuisance, would Continued) BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈ peCGC6178 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council result in about 90% of the property owners not appreciating the fact that we have done this and possibly receive a series of claims for damage to the building by boarding it up. He said there is not any absolute answer to this problem. Me can't state that the fact a house is simply abandoned, that it never could be in danger, as it could depending on its condition and what is occurring. The new code referred to by Mr. Mocalis wilt shorten the time because the initial hearinj wilt be heard by the City Manager and be an informal proceeding and we will not have to wait two weeks or a month to give notice of the hearing. The property owner would still have the right of an appeal if he is dissatisfied with the decision, to the City Council if he feels that the property is not a nuisance or the manner of abatement proposed is improper. The procedure has a provision for immediate abatement of anything, providing the City Manager can honestly state that it is an immediate threat to persons it involves. Councilman Gregory said possibly the avenue of approaching this problem would be if the people in the immediate neighborhood of a vacant house, when they know it is going to be vacant and it would not be inhabited in due time, that they give notice to City Hall so the process could be started and not a year later as this inci- dent. She aske^ Mr. Perry when this was reported. Director of Public Works Perry said they had started a public nuisance procedure on it and had planned to bring it before the Council this time for the public hearing, but due to the recent change in the Council policy, they were now working with the property owner and have been unable to contact him and win bring it before Council next time to determine if it is a nuisance and then set it for a public hearing resulting in about a month longer to obtain official action on this property. Mrs. Slater introduced Mrs. Virginia Nelson who said this property had been turned in several times as a fire hazard and she had told her children not to go in it. She had seen the property owner several weeks ago, so he had no doubt been notified. March 20, 1974 Page 8 Mr. Cecil Rhodes, 14059 East Los Angeles Street, said the V. A. had informed him that they have 89 houses in the City that are vacant or will be vacant soon. These are repossessed houses and it takes from six to nine months to clean them up after they are vacated. He suggested that the City contact the V. A. Continued) MR. CECIL RHODES BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈ peCCC6-TTJ Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council March 20, 1974 Page 9 Councilman King said we have people who want us to go easy and on the other hand some who want us to speed up the action. He said he felt that that Council could be more decisive as even the law could be pushed to the limit as long as the City is not liable. They have a dual protection, the property owner and the people living adjacent to the deteriorated property. This should be researched thoroughly and if it is possible to take immediate action they should do so. Mrs. Gloria Zook, 4817 La Rica Avenue, asked if the City had a list of the taxpayers. She said someone was paying taxes on that property, even if it was the County, and wouldn't this be on the tax bill. Mayor Hamilton said if abatement is not paid, it goes on the tax bill. It takes a lot of time to accomplish this such as in the V. A. homes. The City can't just go in and board them up. Mrs. Zook said she did not think the City should have to board them up. She said it might take the V. A. nine months to get pos- session, but they know they are going to have possession and they could board them up and pay for it. City Attorney Flandrick said that no lending institute has the right to go on the property as long as they have a beneficial interest on it as they have to go through a foreclosure procedure. Title does not automatically pass to any company simply because payments are nn'^pd. The mortaaae comoanv has no author-Ttv to go in or authorize anyone else to go in as there is no ownership interest at all. Councilman Waldo said perhaps they could explore some alternatives to protect our neighborhoods and children. If they find a house that is a problem, the police could make a special effort to check it several times during the evening and perhaps during the day and the families living in the neighborhood could be warned to watch their children. Perhaps the City could have signs made and posted on the property that it was being checked by the police and anyone found loitering would be prosecuted. City Attorney Flandrick said it probably could be done, but didn't know if the Chief of Police would recommend it as it might be an invitation for some people to go in. MRS. GLORIA ZOOK Continued) BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈ petCC^83 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council March 20, 1974 Page 10 City Manager Mocatis suggested that as an interim measure, anyone aware of a vacant house with a possible danger, should notify the City and we would try to notify the owners. We do have to contact the legal owner before going on the pro- perty or do any remedial work or we would be sub- ject to a lawsuit without his permission. Mrs. Slater asked if a child's life or possible serious injury was not worth the City doing some- thing about it. Mayor Hamilton said he wished there was some quick way of doing it, but we do have to follow the legal procedures and he felt this had been explained earlier. Our police force is not large enough to watch these places constantly, but they will make checks on them. He said they wilt make further investigation to do what they can within the law. Mr. T. E, Carpenter, 4346 Jerry Avenue, said over the years he had agreed with the opinion of the City Attorney. There was an incident some two years ago on North Maine where the property was up for a public nuisance and the only repairs other than boarding up windows and doors was to the plumbing. He said he pointed out that per- haps the police department could do something about it. Within a very short time, the house had been boarded up and he felt the police depart- ment had something to do with it. He said he thought the police department could make contacts when other people couldn't and this should be tried. Mr. Jim Krumme, 3920 Walnut Avenue, said he lived next door to a vacant house and has two small girls and they have never been next door and there is no hazard. He said if the City or any- one else came on his property, they would have a lawsuit. He didn't feel that the City had the right to walk on any property without first trying to contact the owner. MR. T. E. CARPENTER MR. JIM KRUMME He stated that he had attended the last Council meeting where a person had said that he repre- sented him and he wanted to go on record that Mr. Carpenter did not represent him and at least five other people he knew. 00- Mr. William Hobbs, 4182 N. Willow Avenue, asked if it would be possible when the patrol cars go through a neighborhood and see an abandoned house, could they check the locks on the doors to make sure they are secure. Where there are broken windows where children could be injured, could they notify a youth committee or Boy Scouts and they could put up cardboard that wouldn't damage the property. MR. WILLIAM HOBBS Continued) BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈ 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈ peCCCt^8;Z Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council March 20, 1974 Page 12 Mayor Hamilton said this name, but many times the and has a mortgage on it institution is the legal it on a contract. would give the owner's property has been sold and possibly the tending owner and they have sold Director of Public Works Perry said they obtain the property owner's name and address through the tax assessor's list. 00- City Clerk Batkus presented a request from the St. John the Baptist Church for a Festival to be held May 3, 4 and 5. They requested waiver of fees. APPROVED AND FEES WAIVED FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT FOR ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH FESTIVAL MAY 3, 4, AND 5. M/S/C: GREGORY/WALDO. 00- Councilman McCaron said he had a comment regarding the list of representatives to committees and organizations. He said he thought the East San Gabriel Valley Planning Committee pertains to Planners and not the City Council. Councilman King said he was the Chairman of that committee at this time and it does represent Councilmen and they are an integral part of that committee and without them, the committee falters. It is an informational fact-finding, recommending body and if Councilmen are there, they can pass more information on to the respective cities and help implement some of the programs such as street renaming, numbering systems, planning and many more aspects. Mayor Hamilton said that the Planning Commission is represented at the meeting also. Councilman McCaron asked who the voting members were and Mr. King said one member of the Planning Commission and one member of the City Council. Mr. McCaron said he didn't think it was a Council function as it was a planning function. He said he would decline serving on this committee. Councilman King said he would feel honored to have Councilman Waldo appointed as an alternate. He said that each Councilman must assume responsibility by taking part in these committees to which we pay dues. Over the years we have all been on several committees and we all share this responsibility and not just a few of us. This is one of the reasons he would like Mr. Waldo to be a part of it because he is starting fresh and it is a tremendous opportunity with 13 cities in the East San Gabriel Planning Committee, plus County representation. Continued) T. U.P. ST JOHN FESTIVAL 5/3,4 & 5 T.U.P APPROVED ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH 5/3, 4. & 5 REPRE. & ALTERNATES TO MUNICIPAL COM. BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈpeCCGt^SJ Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council He said we have a Southern California Planning Congress also which is an integral part of this system of Councilmen and Planners. He said he would like to see the councilmen attend some of those meetings as it lessens the burdens on others. Councilman Waldo said he would be honored to be a part of this committee. Councilman McCaron said he knew the function of every committee that the City is supposed to be in and that he had attended meetings of the East San Gabriel Planning Committee many years ago and was quite aware of Council responsibili- ties. Mayor Hamilton read the names of the representa- tives. He said the appointment of the represen- tative and alternate to the Mid-Valley Community Mental Health Council would be continued to the next meeting. City Clerk Balkus read by title: March 20, 1974 Page 13 RESOLUTION NO. 74-36 DESIGNATING THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES TO CERTAIN MUNICIPAL COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS. RES. NO. 74-36 REPRE. & ALTERNATES MUNICIPAL COM. FURTHER READING WAIVED AND RESOLUTION NO. 74-36 ADOPTED. M/S/C: GREGORY/KING. 00- RES. NO. 74-36 ADOPTED City Manager Mocatis read by title: RESOLUTION NO. 74-37 ADOPTING RULES RELATING TO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE. Councilman King asked City Attorney Handrick who pursued this bill and when was it adopted. Mr. Flandrick said it was adopted in 1972 and was effective in 1973 and the guidelines were adopted in October, 1973 and were submitted to us during the first part of January, 1974. He said the State law is rather detailed on who is eligible for the payment of relocation expenses. The State law also established a state-wide commission and conducted hearings to determine what guidelines they should adopt to implement the procedures set forth by State law. There is a section that says after those guidelines have been adopted, that alt local agencies are required to adopt rules and regu- lations. Councilman King asked about Section 2 as the term Head" being the City Manager. RES. NO. 74-37 RELOCATION ASSIST. Continued) BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈpefCG-^84 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council City Attorney Flandrick said this was the phrase used in the State Guidelines as Head" of the public agency being the administrative officer in charge of enforcing the law. Councilman McCaron said this was the outcome of previous legislation in relation to reim- bursement of relocation. The State had con- siderab"e difficulty and fche procedure seemed to be detrimental to the homeowner when the property was condemned, especially in the free- way areas. This legislation was passed as a result of the number of complaints and law suits, Mr. Flandrick said this was correct as the purpose of this legislation is to reimburse the tenant or owner of residential property who is dislocated by a public agency in terms of eminent domain to be paid relocation costs, and moving expenses. The same is true of busi- ness and farming property. Mayor Hamilton said there shouldn't be any pro- blem as far as our City being involved as we have our freeways in. If we must adopt it, then we must. Councilman Waldo requested that either the City Attorney or the City Manager go through some of this so the people will know exactly what is contained in this document. This is designed to protect the individual and is something we haven't had before. At first he thought it was in the form of C.R.A., but he has checked and it does protect the indivi- dual more than in the past. City Attorney Flandrick reviewed the rules copy in official files). Councilman King said there has never been a law before that protects the people like this one. As Councilman Waldo mentioned about C.R.A. and if that were enacted, this law would certainly protect and guarantee the rights of the people, and even pay the expenses of moving them. Mr. Flandrick said that this was correct, that there was a moving expense provision also. Councilman McCaron asked if Item 9 on Page 2 was in conflict with our own ordinance of 150 square feet of habitable floor space for one person and an additional 100 feet for each additional person, which is below our minimum. What is the effect of this. Continued) March 20. 1974 Page 14 BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈpe06185 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council March 20, 1974 Page 15 Mr. Flandrick said it was different but no conflict as this was a basic minimum that the guidelines had established. He said it really isn't in conflict with our ordinance as if there is a relocation, it doesn't mean that they will relocate in Baldwin Park. This happens to be the minimum State law requirement. Councilman Waldo asked if a person was guaranteed a place with roughly the same square footage he was occupying, and not settle for anything less. Mr. Flandrick said they could increase the square footage. These conditions are the minimum that must be met. Councilman Waldo said what he meant was if a person lived in a 1,500 square foot home and was relocated, he would want him protected to the point to where he wouldn't have to settle for a 1,200 square foot home, to where he would have roughly the same situ- ation that he had. Mr. Flandrick said for example if you had a street widening and had to take a complete home, the person residing there could take the amount of the payments and do whatever he wanted to do. You are not lett- ing him this is where you are going to move, you only have to make the finding that there are dwell- ing units in the immediate area which are comparable to what he had and are safe, decent and sanitary and meet the State standards. If Council would wish to, they can change the square footage to be the minimum as set forth in the Baldwin Park Zoning Regulations which are much greater. RESOLUTION NO. 74-37 ADOPTED AND FURTHER READING WAIVED. M/S/C: KING/MC CARON. 00- City Manager Mocatis said at the present time the City insurance was on a non-fiscal basis. In the past they have had to plan for insurance needs prior to the time the budget was planned. He said this was a strain on the budgeting process. He and the Finance Director agreed that it would be beneficial for the City to put the insurance on a fiscal basis from July t through June 30 of each year. They had received two proposals, one from Baer Insurance and one from Christ and Spang Insurance Associates. He said the two proposals were identical in coverage and the tow proposal from Christ and Spang was in the amount of $41,502.00. The proposal from Baer Insurance was in the amount of $44,817.00. He said that the Finance Director and he had studied both proposals and recommended the proposal from Christ and Spang Insurance in the amount of $41,502.00 be accepted. INSURANCE PROPOSAL FROM CHRIST AND SPANG INSURANCE IN AMOUNT OF $41,502.00 ACCEPTED. M/S/C: GREGORY/ WALDO. 00- RES. NO. 74-37 ADOPTED CITY INSURANCE PROPOSALS BAER INS. & CHRIST & SPANG INS. CHRIST & SPANG INS. PROPOSAL ACCEPTED BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈpeOOG^-T^u Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council March 20, 1973 Page 16 City Manager Mocatis said Backflow Prevention Devices was a requirement of the County Health Department in cases where there are sprinklers in a public park or median strip, a safety device must be provided to prevent the material that might be in the median strip from being siphoned back into the domestic water supply. He said the City would have to make some changes as the City is not adequately protected at the present time. The County Health Department has ordered that these violations be corrected. It requires an annual inspection by certified inspectors and the cost is approximately $630.00 per year. He said we have one current employee who used to be a certified inspector and the County has offered to retrain him and recertify him and it will be necessary for the City to spend $220.00 for a kit for his use. He said the purpose of this report is to bring to Council's attention that there would be an expenditure during this year which was not budgeted and to indi- cate to the Council how they will respond to the direction from the County Health Department. There was no action required by the Citv Council. Councilman Waldo asked if this had to do with the median on Ramona Boulevard and Mr. Mocalis said it did not, that it concerned mainly with Morgan Park and other existing parks' sprinkling systems. Mr. Mocalis said Ramona Boulevard passed inspection by the County Health Department and these rules mainly concerned installations that had been in place for 20 years or more. The County started to actively enforce these rules in 1971. 00- City Manager Mocalis referred to the Compact Vehicle Study which Council had asked the Police Department to prepare, this was for consideration if the com- pact cars could meet the needs for the City. He said there is a place for compact vehicles in some of the operations of the City and with Council's concurrence, they would instruct department heads in the coming budget that any vehicle except trucks and police patrol cars to be purchased during the current year or fiscal year of 1974-75 be a compact vehicle unless there is an adequate reason for a full size vehicle. He said that all police patrol cars and trucks would be purchased with the smallest motor practical to performance of assigned tasks. Mrs. Helen Gibson, 13268 Francisquito, asked if the study wasn't supposed to be on compact cars made in the United States. Mr. Mocalis said it was and the vehicles studied were the Gremlin, Hornet, Valiant, Pinto, Mavarick, Vega and Nova. Some of the components on these vehicles are manufactured elsewhere. He said the report made a month ago was on foreign-made vehicles and this report was on cars substantially manu- factured in the United States. 00- BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE REQUIREMENT COMPACT VEHICLE STUDY MRS. HELEN GIBSON BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈpere G^'I Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council arch 20, 1974 Page 17 City Manager Mocalis said for the fiscal year there were three vehicles that had been budgeted for replacement in the Police Department. One was a full-sized automobile and two were cars the size of a Valiant. He said we had submitted proposals to 22 automobile dealers and four dealers responded to the proposals. The tow bid on the full size sedan was from 5 Points Chryster-Plymouth in E1 Monte in the amount of $3,852.61 and the tow bid on the two compacts was from Savage AMC from Monrovia in the amount of $6,520.88 and he said it is recommended that bids from 5 Points Chryster- Plymouth for the large car and from Savage AMC be accepted and a11 other bids be rejected. He said the Police Department had budgeted only $8,700.00 for these vehicles and the total bids of $10,373.49 leaves an unbudgeted amount of $1,673.49. He said the Police Department anticipates a budgetary savings of a little over 5% of total budget which is approximately $63,000.00 and recommended that the necessary funds to make up the difference be transferred from the police salary fund Account 531.10 to the Capital Outlay Account 594.10 in the amount of $1,673.49. Council King asked if these cars would have air conditioners and what the cubic inch of the engine was for the large vehicle. He said he assumed that the smaller car^ would have the smaller cubic inch motor. City Manager Mocatis said he did not have the specifications and if Council wished, he would hold this over to the next meeting and obtain more information. Mayor Hamilton and Council requested City Manager Mocatis to hold this item over until the next meeting and come back with the necessary informa- tion. 00- City Manager Mocalis said that the Police Department had indicated that it would be desirable to regulate Massage Parlors in the City of Baldwin Park. Mrs. Helen Gibson, 13268 Francisquito, asked why this was an Urgency Ordinance and would he read the proposed ordinance. Mr. Mocalis said it was not an urgency ordinance, that it was a misprint on the agenda. He said it was a regular ordinance to be introduced by a first reading and at the next Council meeting in two weeks, Council would have second reading and 30 days after that it would become law, therefore, it is a 45 day process if Council introduces first reading. Mr. Mocalis also explained that on Page 2 of the Ordi- nance the fee should be $100. Continued) BIDS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES AWARD OF BIDS CON'D TO NEXT MEETING MASSAGE PARLORS BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈpec ce"8^ Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council March 20. 1974 age 18 Councilman McCaron said this item seemed to require considerable policing and said they should be able to allow massage parlors in the City, but thought they should be in conjunction with activity tike swimming or health activity with machines for body uilding, etc. where there would be one big room and not individual small rooms. There should be a different way to handle this where it polices itself, perhaps a gymnasium. Councilman Waldo asked that the City Manager read the ordinance so the people would know what they were discussing. The Ordinance was read in full. Copy in official files). Mrs. Gibson asked if anyone had applied for a license and stated it had discouraged her and Mr. Mocalis said no one had applied as yet. Councilman McCaron asked if there was a response to his suggestion. City Attorney Ftandrick said if he was referring to massage parlors being permitted in conjunction only with a gymnasium, he did not think it would be valid. He said a massage parlor is a valid business and didn't think they could require a person to open another business before opening a massage parlor. Councilman McCaron asked if they could stipulate having one open room and not private rooms. City Attorney Flandrick said it might be probable, but didn't know how they would phrase it. He sug- gested that they could refer the ordinance back to the Chief of Police for comments. Mayor Hamilton asked Chief of Police Adams if he could comment on this. Chief of Police Adams said it was quite obvious that what they were trying to eliminate is massage parlors that have been in operation and turn into brothels which we do not want in our community. He said legitimate massage parlors can operate with very little problems and can comply with the regulations set out without too much enforcement from the police department. They have laid out the rules in the ordinance that they need which would eliminate the police department hav- ing to be attendance every five minutes. He said if they didn't have an ordinance such as this one, they would have more requests for this type of business. They had received a request and after reading the ordinances decided they would not apply. Other cities like Riverside have had quite a problem and this is what our City hopes to avoid. Councilman King stated that he liked the ordi- nance and thought it safeguards the City. Continued) ORD. NO. 681 READ MASSAGE PARLORS BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈpeRegular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council C^O^-^J March 20, 1974 Page 19 Councilman Gregory said she thought she understood what Councilman McCaron's thoughts were to tighten the rulings a little, but felt they would almost hdvo to hdvo individual rooms and thought that this was a strong ordinance as written. Councilman Waldo said he felt this had enough teeth in it and if they wanted to make it stronger, they could raise the fee a little. Councilman McCaron said he still thought that they would have to do too much policing such as the item on Page 2 regarding the certificate from the doctor within 30 days. They had open rooms in the old days". Mayor Hamilton said since the Chief of Police indicated there wouldn't be a problem policing the massage parlors, he didn't think they would have trouble with them. ORDINANCE NO. 681 INTRODUCED. M/S/C: GREGORY/ KING. 00- Director of Public Works Perry said the project for interconnection of traffic signals on Ramona and Baditio from Francisquito to Puente had been com- pleted according to plans and specifications and recommended that City Council accept the project and instruct the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Completion for the work. PROJECT NO. 144 TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECTION ON RAMONA BOULEVARD AND BADILLO STREET FROM FRANCISQUITO AVENUE TO PUENTE AVENUE COMPLETION ACCEPTED AND DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS PERRY INSTRUCTED TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION. 00- Director of Public Works Perry said at the Council meeting of January 16, Council had studied alternatives of the Traffice Committee and voted to install a signal at Francisquito and Vinetand. He said the Council had also asked for a priority list of other signal projects they had planned. The priority list was in accordance with the three year capital improvement plan approved by the Council on November 1, 1972. Some of these project prior- ities were established in the early TOPICS studies accepted on June 7, 1972. Others were planned to be done in conjunction with street improvement projects. The estimated cost of construction of signals at Francis- quito and Vinetand will be approximately $12,000 with the engineering design fees of $1,200. This has not been budgeted and was not included in the three year capital improvement plan. He asked Council to decide which project on the list to delete so that this signal could be constructed. Continued) ORD. NO. 681 INTRODUCED PROJECT NO. 144 TRAFFIC SIGNALS RAMONA & FRANCIS- QUITO COMPLETE PROJECT NO. 144 COMPLETION ACCEPTED NOTICE OF COMPL. TO BE FILED BY D.P.W. PRIORITY LIST OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈpeC006130 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council March 20. 1974 Page. 20 Mayor Hamilton asked Mr. Perry if there was a traffic problem at this intersection. Mr. Perry said the committee report which was presented to the Council on January 16, 1974, gave several alternatives due to the problem encountered at Datewood, Vinetand and Francis- quito. The committee had recommended to Council as an interim measure to try to establish some stop bars and rearrange the stopping patterns of traffic on Francisquito, allowing east side of Vineland to progress out of Vinetand on to Francisquito. The Council at that time chose to consider the alternative that wasn't recom- mended by the committee and that was to install the signal. Councilman McCaron asked if this would delay anything in general and Mr. Perry said all o-<" the money in the gas tax budget was accounted for other projects and they would have to delete something or be pushed back in order to install this signal. Councilman McCaron said he thought they should go ahead with this change as this is a very dangerous intersection. City Manager Mocalis said the City had budgeted for gas tax funds that are now available through the TOPICS Program. He said they have two alternatives to consider, 1) put off one project until the new fiscal year or 2) take money from the Gen- eral Fund to pay for it. He said they anticipated a difficult fiscal year in 1974-75 and he didn't think it would be appropriate to take $13,000 from the surplus at this time. He suggested that on an Interim basis, they could hold off the upgrad- ing of the signals at Baldwin Park Boulevard at either Merced or Francisquito and then at such time as we know what our financial picture will be for next year, come back to it. Councilman McCaron said Baldwin Park Boulevard does have a signal now and that is a lot safer than trying to emerge from Vinetand on to Francis- quito. He felt if they had to postpone this until 1974, it would be too long to wait. DELAY UPGRADING ON SIGNALS AT MERCED AND BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD AND INSTALL SIGNAL AT VINELAND AND FRANCISQUITO AVENUES. M/S/C: GREGORY/WALDO. DELAY SIGNAL MERGED & B. PK. BLVD. & INSTALL SIGNAL AT VINELAND & FRANCISQUITO. 00- Director of Public Works Perry said that Holiday Lodge Mobil Home Park at 1661 North Puente Avenue had requested the City to prohibit parking in front of their property. He said the committee reviewed their request and recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution. Mr. Perry read by title: RESOLUTION NO. 74-38 IMPOSING CERTAIN VEHICULAR TRAFFIC REGULATIONS NO PARKING IN FRONT OF 1661 PUENTE AVENUE). FURTHER READING WAIVED AND RESOLUTION NO. 74-38 ADOPTED. M/S/C: KING/GREGORY. 00- RES. NO. 74-38 NO PARKING IN FRONT OF 1661 PUENTE AVE. RES. NO. 74-38 ADOPTED BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈpeC 10^91 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council March 20, 1974 Page 21 Director of Public Works Perry presented reports of work on Short Form 1911 Act Cases No. 73-S-64, East side of Laurens Avenue Northerly of Ohio Street, CGS&DA); 73-S-65, Northeast side of Waco Street between Garvey Avenue and Baldwin Park Boulevard, CGS&DA); and 73-S-69, Northeast side of Tracy Street between Robinette Avenue and Frazier Street, CGS&DA). He recommended approval of completion of the districts and to set a hearing date for June 5, 1974, to hear any protests or objections to the cost of construction. APPROVED COMPLETION OF DISTRICTS AND HEARING SET FOR JUNE 5, 1974. M/S/C: GREGORY/KING. Councilman Waldo asked if these cases had been investigated to make sure there were no needy or elderly people involved. Director of Public Works Perry said the work had already been done on these and usually if it is a needy case or an elderly person, they usually find out about it when they have the hearing to do the work. 00- Ptanning Director Gordon announced that the General Plan that was adopted by the Council several months ago is finished and wi11 be available to citizens next week. He said if anyone had suggestions or comments to give them to him. He said they wanted to have an annual review process for the City if possible. 00- Mr. James Krumme, 3920 Walnut Avenue, said last year he and his partner started a project to stop some of the graffiti in Baldwin Park on a small scale. He said they have a shop and suggested that when the police department catches the young people responsible, to bring them to his shop and they will put them to work. He said it worked last year with three young people and they haven't broken into a place in 1^ years. He said they would need help to do this as they don't have the time to contact the young people themselves. Councilman Waldo said he had received a petition signed by 57 citizens regarding graffiti. He read the petition heading: The citizens living on Los Angeles Street and Merced Avenue of the City of Baldwin Park and other concerned citizens are taking this measure to inform you of our con- cern for the City of Baldwin Park, namely, Graffiti', a destruction of our homes, cars and businesses and private property is unbearable. Me, the undersigned residents, are asking for your immediate attention to this matter". Continued) REPORT OF WORK SHORT FORM 1911 ACT CASES 73-S-64 CGS&DA 73-S-65 CGS&DA 73-S-69 CGS&DA COMPLETION APPROVED HEARING SET 6/5/74 GENERAL PLAN AVAILABLE TO CITIZENS MR. JAMES KRUMME GRAFFITI PETITION BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈpeU.Ool.O^ Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council March 20, 1974 Page 22 Councilman Waldo asked if Chief of Police Adams could give a report on the two meetings held regarding graffiti and what the plans were, etc. Chief of Police Adams said the first meeting was held a week ago Monday March 11, 1974) and was held at Morgan Park. He said Mr. Russell Blewett had written tetters to about 14 cities and the school districts inviting them to the meeting. There were several cities as we11 as school dis- tricts represented as we11 as Mr. Waldo, Mr. Blewett, and him; also the superintendent of schools. They sort of kicked around" some of the things that were going on. The day after the meeting Chief of Police Adams had an appointment with Judge Hogoboom from the Juvenile Court. He said they had been arresting many of the young people from that par- ticular area referenced by Mr. Waldo, but they had not been successful with the court and felt that if they had some contact with the court they might be able to get some cooperation. The Judge was very frank with them and commented that Baldwin Park was only one of many cities that were having similar types of problems. The Judge also said it was almost a pleasure to deal with a young man who had only been involved in graffiti or petty theft, when they deal constantly with 20 to 30 cases a day of shootings, homicide, robberies, etc. The Judge did agree that he would go along with the recommendations presented by Mr. Blewett, that these people be returned to the community and be subjected to cleaning up the mess they had made and that even their parents be included in the program. He said the big problem was that they would have to establish some rapport with the probation department and that Lieutenant Steele and Chief Adams meet with the probation officer in charge in the El Monte office and following that, meet with Judge Hogoboom again. Chief Adams said what it boiled down to was that this was only an indication of what the judge's view was on gang activity, whether it be graffiti or shoot- ings. The gang problem takes a community effort and could perhaps use the young man who offered to help as a resource. East Los Angeles has programs estab- lished whereby they are working with the young people and are actually reducing some of the activity. Chief Adams said they will be meeting with probation to develop a plan with them whereby those youngsters that are caught and can be filed on, will be handled and not just set aside in court. At the second meeting March 18, 1974), there were only about six people in attendance, due to a conflicting meeting, but they planned to meet again in two weeks April 1, 1974) and they would report on what luck they have had with the probation department and what other resources are available to us. He said no one thing could solve the problem. One problem they have in the East Los Angeles area as we have here is that the young people move away, but they come back. He said they hope to develop various ways to deal with this problem. Continued) REPORT ON GRAFFITI MEETINGS 3/11 & 3/18/74 BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈpeRegular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Councilman King said they had a committee which was formed about a month ago with Chief of Police Adams, C-ity Manaqer Mocalis, and himself and was to be a legislative body to meet with the judges,probation officers, etc. They were going to pursue this matter a little more vigorusly and be on a better level for better communications. He said he understood there was a meeting, but he hadn't been told of the meeting He asked that they check on this. Councilman Gregory said that from the report it seemed that there is a definite plan of action and if there was any way Council could support this, they certainly should. When they attend the meetings, they should bring the reports back to the Council. Mr. T. E. Carpenter, 4346 Jerry Avenue, said that whoever had accomplished the painting of the ham- burger stand at 13809 Los Angeles Street, was to be commended. He didn't know if they were prisoners or not, but they were in uniform and did a good job of painting. Councilman Waldo said it was rather sad that more of the Councilmen were not in attendance at the meeting. He said the Mayor of South El Monte was there and he is a very busy man, but they are frantically trying to curb this problem. He said there really is no committee as yet, but just a group of people meeting and he understood that there will be some organization and he would like the Mayor and the Councilmen to attend, as well as inviting the residents of the community to attend and be a part of it. He said as it stands now, it is just input from the community and maybe someone will have the idea that will spark it. Mayor Hamilton said this was a good suggestion and he would certainly be there. He had a former com- mitment and could not attend the last meeting. He said Councilmen would attend if at all possible. He said it was a problem and perhaps by meeting with the judges and probation departments, they could find a solution. Councilman Waldo said if something wasn't done, the people of the community are at the breaking point and the next thing we would see would be people marching around their property with shot- guns trying to protect it. He said we just have to come up with a solution as people's property is being ruined. 00- BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈpeCLO.^94 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council March 20, 1974 Page 24 Mrs. Bagley, 5019 Winner Avenue, said she was glad to hear Councilman Waldo make that statement; that we have to use psychology on children. On her street Baldwin and Maine Avenue), girls had littered the street, but had cleaned up when she told them fresh baked cookies would be discontinued. She requested the help from the City on the clean-up of a neighbor- ing property. She has had to call the police depart- ment repeatedly on this problem. Lt. Atdrich had called her and she would see him tomorrow. Council- man King said they would follow this through to see that she had some help. 00- Councilman King said he felt very strongly that Chief of Police Adams shouldn't go alone to the judges and courts and that he should have help from the Council or Councils of various cities to show some forceful- ness on our part. He said the committee was formed and they should follow through very diligently with this. City Manager Mocalis said there were actually two separate committees. One was initiated by Russell Blewett for the Mayors in the Valley, which was the meeting that everyone attended, and a committee con- sisting of Councilman King, Mr. Mocalis and Chief Adams which is a functioning committee. Chief Adams was contacting judges to set up meetings to meet with this committee so they can express their concern. Councilman King said he thought Chief Adams was doing everything humanly possible and that he wants this to be pursued. Councilman Waldo suggested that rather than appoint any committee now, they should wait and see how the committee is formed and then a11 work together. This would eliminate too many people talking to the judges. Councilman King said that was his thought. Mayor Hamilton said the committee they were talking about is the one that met with a11 of the other cities. We should have one to represent our City and let them appotnt their own. MRS. BAGLEY MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:45 P.M. GREGORY. 00- M/S/C: MC CARON/ ADJOURNED 10:45 P.M 00- Le^S^- THELMA L. BALKUS, CITY CLERK APPROVED:/2. n< / 1974 Date of Distribution to City Council: March 29, 1974 Date of Distribution to Departments: March 29, 1974 BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1974 03 20 CC MIN(ÌìÒÈpeUNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED SPLCIAL MiFTING OF THE BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS) 14403 East Pacific Avenue The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in special session at the above place at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call: Present: COUNCILMEN GREGORY, KING. MC CARON AND MAYOR HAMILTON WALDO arrived at 7:20 p.m. Also Present: CITY MANAGER MOCALIS 00- The Mayor announced that this Special Meeting was called for the purpose of holding a personnel session to interview applicants to serve on the Planning Commission. 00- COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:14 P.M. M/S/C: MC CARON/KING 00- Reconvened into Special session at 10:10 p.m. Roll call same as above 7:00 p.m.). MR. MERRILL WHITLEY APPOINTED TO PLANNING COMMISSION. M/S/C: WALDO/KING MR. JOHN HERBERT HYBARGER APPOINTED TO RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION IF HE WILL ACCEPT IN LIEU OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT. M/S/C: MC CARON/WALDO MARCH 25, 1974 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL PURPOSE OF MEETING TO INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR P.C. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:14 P.M. RECONVENED SPECIAL SESSION 10:10 P.M. M. WHITLEY APPOINTED TO PLANNING COMMISSION J.H. HYBARGER APPOINTED TO REC. & PARKS COMMISSION IF HE WILL ACCEPT 00- AT 10:15 P.M. COUNCIL ADJOURNED. M/S/C: KING/WALDO 00- ADJOURNED 10:15 P.M. /•^^^^ u^z^^ t\A^t^^^^^ tm^MiTTEM APPROVED: / y__• 1974 7^ Date of Distribution to City Council: April 12, 1974 Date of Distribution to Departments: April 12, 1974 BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 peC OOol81 Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council March 20, 1974 Page 11 Mayor Hamilton again explained the City's legal position. Mr. Hobb? asked if in cases where they are unable to contact the owners, then could some volunteer group board the house up. Public Works Director Perry said that over half of the cases involved, the owners can't be located. They then send a registered letter to them and by that time we have the title report and send regis- tered letters to any person of financial interest; the title company, second trustee holder or finance company with the time and place of the hearing. Thus, we have attempted according to law to con- tact as best we can with registered mail. After the public hearing, the Council is permitted to order the abatement of the property even if the property owners have not responded to the tetters or the meeting. 00- Mr. Duane Shaffstall, 4250 Fithurst Avenue, said that there were hundreds of boarded up houses. One on Bresee, was completely remodeled inside and out and put up for sale. The house was painted during the night with graffiti, doors were broken off, windows were broken. The next day the house again was renovated. That night it was again vandalized, so boarding up doesn't do the whole job. He said he would hate to see the City Council pass any ordinance that would move in on property the minute someone moves out. 00- Mr. Pete Parenteau, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, said he had received a telephone call from the T. G. & Y. store. They have a new mana- ger who did not understand the procedure for a Temporary Use Permit for a sidewalk sale. The manager had already ordered the merchandise and planned on holding a sidewalk sale for March 28, 29 and 30. He requested approval of a Temporary Use Permit and waiver of fees. FEES WAIVED AND TEMPORARY USE PERMIT TO T. G. & Y. STORE FOR A SIDEWALK SALE ON MARCH 28, 29 & 30 APPROVED. M/S/C: WALDO/KING. 00- Mr. T. E. Carpenter, 4346 Jerry Avenue, stated in rebuttal he has represented many of the people and he would continue to do so. 00- Mrs. Myrtle Asquith, 13138 East Judith Avenue, said when she came in tate there was a discussion on owners. She suggested the tax assessor be contacted. Continued) MR. DUANE SHAFFSTALL MR. PETE PARENTEAU T.U.P. SIDEWALK SALE T. G. & Y STORE MARCH 28, 29 & 30 MRS. M. ASQUITH BIB] 37658-U01 1974-U02 03-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9835-U03 DO9877-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/5/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06