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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 05 04 CC MIN1983 05 04 CC MIN;¢f4Ÿ REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1983 AT 7:00 P.M. The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers at 7:00 P.M An Invocation was given by Councilman Izetl. Mr. Seymour Holtzman, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce led the Flag Salute. PRESENT: COUNCILMEN AGUILAR, IZELL, McNEILL AND MAYOR WHITE ROLL CAL'L: INVOCATION FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL City Manager Webb, ALSO PRESENT: Acting City Attorney Thorson, Dir. of Comm. Services Ketty, Police Chief Snowden, Dir. of Admin. Services Haltoway, Dir. of Housing & Economic Dev. Hemer, Fire Chief McCann, City Engineer Smith, Dir. of Human Services Lucas, and City Clerk Gair It was moved and seconded to excuse Councilman King's and City Treasurer Montenegro's absence. M/S/C: McNEILL/IZELL. There were no objections. 00- Mayor White read a Proclamation declaring May as Poppy Month. He introduced Lisa Keser and Jane Lewis, of the American Legion Auxiliary, and presented the Proclamation to them. Mayor White read a Proclamation declaring Neighborhood Watch Month. He presented the Proclamation to Police Chief Snowden. Chief Snowden thanked the Council and introduced the Crime Prevention Staff: Lt. Roger Kaiser, Officer Lucky Plantico, Carole Miller, Cadet Sam Duran, and Cadet Christene Barber 00- City Clerk Gair presented the Consent Calendar: 1. Approve Minutes of April 20, 1983. 2. Receive and File Treasurer's Report March 31, 1983. 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 83-30 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OP BALDWIN PARK 4. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 83-31 URGING ELIMINATION OR REFORMATION OF THE DOCTRINE OF JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY 5. Accept Street Dedication 14456 Cavette Place, Catherine J. and Alien A. Page ABSENCES EXCUSED PROCLAMATION PRESENTED: POPPY MONTH PROCLAMATION PRESENTED DECLARING NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MONTH CONSENT CALENDAR BIB] 37655-U01 1983-U02 05-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9488-U03 DO9566-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/3/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1983 05 04 CC MIN;¢f4ŸREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MAY 4, 1983 PAGE TWO 6. Accept Street Dedication 4638 Larry Avenue, R.G. Garland Corporation 7. Final Approval of Tract Map No. 40109 8. Authorize Issuance of a Revocable Encroachment Permit Relating to Tract No. 35097 9. Approve Agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Sunrner Food Service Program for Children 10. Approve Contract with DNM Management Resources Corporation Data Processing Services for Housing Data Base It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. M/S/C: AGUILAR/McNEILL. There were no objections. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS OR COMMITTEES Director of Community Services Kelty reported on an appeal, by Paul Sexton, regarding a Public Nuisance Hearing Abate- ment at 4905 La Rica Avenue. The appellant was notified of the Public Nuisance Hearing and was instructed by Staff to deconvert a family room back to a garage. Staff has checked City and County files and cannot find any waiver or permits that allowed the garage to be converted to a family room. Staff recommends that Council deny the appeal in accordance with Section 7607 of the Municipal Code and order the appell- ant to convert the structure back to a garage within 90 days Council spoke with Mr. Sexton about this conversion. Mayor White stated that after reviewing the case Council cannot make any exceptions and this family room must be converted back to a garage in conformance with the code. Mr. Sexton stated that he felt it was unreasonable to de- crease property value by ordering this abatement. He has called the City to ask for additional time and was unhappy with the deadlines given. He likes the family room the way it is and has never been approached by anyone from the City about it before this. In reply to Mr. Sexton's question. Community Services Director Kelly explained that if there was a permit in County files prior to incorporation of the City, the family room would be rendered a legal non-con- forming use and would be allowed to remain. Since Staff connot find any record of such a permit, the family room must be converted back. Councilman McNeill explained his work for the Assessor's Office and informed Mr. Sexton about decreased tax rates for a garage. He stated that Council is enforcing codes to increase property value everywhere. Councilman Izetl stated that he would like Staff to work with Mr. Sexton to give him more time to complete the construction. Following Council discussion, it was moved and seconded to accept Staff's recommendation to deny the appeal in accordance with Section 7607 of the Municipal Code and order the appellant to convert the structure back to a garage within 90 days. M/S/C: McNEILL/IZELL. There were no objections. 00- CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED STAFF REPORT KELLY CASE 82-Z-1405 PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MR. SEXTON COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR KELLY COUNCIL APPROVES STAFF RECOMMENDATION APPEAL DENIED BIB] 37655-U01 1983-U02 05-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9488-U03 DO9566-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/3/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1983 05 04 CC MIN;¢f4ŸREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MAY 4, 1983 PAGE THREE Director of Community Services Ketty explained the Resolutions for filing of grant applications for the Civic Auditorium and Morgan Park. The City of Baldwin Park qualifies for Federal funding for two projects. Staff has prepared amendments to the Recovery Action Program which calls for the designa- tion of the Auditorium as first priority. Staff recommends Council amend the Recovery Action Program to place the Auditorium as number one priority and Morgan Park as number two and adjust the other programs down accordingly. Also recommended was Council approval of two resolutions which give Staff authority to file for rehabilitation funds. This application will be reviewed in Washington D.C. Staff requests the retention of Ferguson and Associates for a sum not to exceed $2,500 to assist Staff in preparing the applications and to facilitate the processing. Conmunity Services Director Kelly summarized Staff Recommendations: Council amend the Recovery Action Program in accordance to the addendum sheets; Council approve the Resolution authorizing the filing of an application for the auditorium; Council approve the Resolution authorizing the filing of an application for Morgan Park; and Council approval of the agree- ment with Ferguson and Associates for certain con- sulting services. It was moved and seconded to approve the amendment to the Recovery Action Program in accordance with the attached addendum sheets to the R.A.P. M/S/C: AGUILAR/IZELL. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 83-32, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CIVIC AUDITORIUM UNDER THE URBAN PARK AND RECREATION RECOVERY ACT OF 1978". M/S/C: McNEILL/ AGUILAR. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 83-33, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF GRANT APPLICATION FOR MORGAN PARK UNDER THE URBAN PARK AND RECREATION RECOVERY ACT OF 1978". M/S/C: IZELL/McNEILL. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to approve an Agreement with Ferguson and Associates, Inc. as consultants. M/S/C: IZELL/McNEILL. There were no objections. 00- City Engineer Smith reported to Council on Maine Avenue Design Concepts. He stated that the City has received authorization from the Economic Development Administra- tion to improve Maine Avenue from Ramona to Los Angeles Street. He stated that the Chamber of Commerce has fully endorsed this improvement and several community meetings have been held to solicit comments from citizens. This project is designed to encourage pedestrian use of the commercial district by providing new areas for pedestrian amenities. An attempt wi11 be made to reduce traffic and pedestrian accidents on Maine Avenue by installing a traffic signal to divert traffic onto Baldwin Park Boulevard. City Engineer Smith further explained other traffic signal install- ations and street improvements. Construction is scheduled for September. In order to limit the impact of the construction on merchants, City Staff wi11 hold additional meetings to review FEDERAL URBAN PARK GRANTS STAFF REPORT KELLY APPROVAL TO AMEND RECOVERY ACTION PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. 83-3 APPROVED CIVIC AUDITORIUM RESOLUTION NO. 83-3 APPROVED MORGAN PARK AGREEMENT WITH FERGUSON & ASSOCIATES APPROV STAFF REPORT SMITH, MAINE AVENUE DESIGN CONCEPTS STAFF RECOMMENDATIO BIB] 37655-U01 1983-U02 05-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9488-U03 DO9566-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/3/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1983 05 04 CC MIN;¢f4ŸREGUALR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MAY 4, 1983 PAGE FOUR time schedules. Based upon Community input and Chamber of Commerce endorsement of the project. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the design concept for the Maine Avenue improvement project. Mayor White declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak to come forward and be heard. Bruce Jacobson, Owner of an Insurance Agency on Maine spoke in favor of the proposal and told of his concern regarding the length of time Maine Street would be shut down for construction. He is also in favor of signals at Maine and dark. He encouraged Council to enact an Ordinance to restrict bicycles in Pedestrian areas. Also speaking in favor: Harry Metcalf, Owner of a business on Maine and new President of the Baldwin Park Business Association. German Arias, owner of the Workshoppe on Maine. Mike Hussier, owner of Baldwin Park Hardware. Mayor White declared Oral Communications closed. In response to Councilman McNeill's question. City Engineer Smith stated that he had previously been involved with a similiar project in Santa Ana to encourage Pedestrian Use and reduce streets to a two lane facility. Councilman McNeilt commented on a flashing signal for pedestrian crossings. In response to Council questions. Director of Community Services Kelty explained that if approval of this is delayed to another meeting, it would have a major effect on the time schedule with the Federal Government. He also explained that this is a final design and the next step will be for Staff to bring back the award of bid. Councilman McNein was concerned that if Council makes any suggestions they win not be incorporated into the plan since this is the final concept. He was concerned about a stop tight at Ohio and Baldwin Park Blvd. City Manager Webb responded that the improvements on Baldwin Park Blvd. are separate from EDA improvements and funding for downtown is limited to Maine Avenue. Staff can address Councilman McNeill's concerns separately. It was moved and seconded to approve the design concept for the Maine Avenue improvement project. M/S/C: IZELL/ AGUILAR. There were no objections. 00- Director of Housing and Economic Development Hemer ex- plained an EDA Grant for a 6,000 square foot commercial building which will be city owned and operated. Staff has received three different responses from architects concerning architectural services for the building. Staff recommends Council approve the Agreement for architectural services with Vitto Chetta for design and construction supervision. It was moved and seconded to approve the Agreement with Vitto Chetta, & Associates for Architectural/Engineering Services for the EDA Commercial Building. M/S/C: IZELL/ AGUILAR. There were no objections. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OPENED BURCE JACOBSON HARRY METCALF GERMAN ARIAS MIKE HUSSIER ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CLOSED COUNCIL DISCUSSION DISIGN CONCEPT FOR MAINE AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS APPROVI STAFF REPORT HEME ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING SERVICE; ARCHITECUTRAL SERVICES AGREEMENT APPROVED BIB] 37655-U01 1983-U02 05-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9488-U03 DO9566-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/3/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1983 05 04 CC MIN;¢f4ŸREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MAY 4, 1983 PAGE FIVE 00- Mayor White declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak to come forward. Lucy Scott, 3522 Baldwin Park Blvd., requested Council to set aside funds from a grant for a Historical Society Museum. City Manager Webb stated that this Grant pro- gram has already been submitted to the Housing and Urban Development Department. Mayor White declared Oral Communications closed. ORAL COMMUNICATION OPENED LUCY SCOTT ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CLOSED 00- It was moved and seconded that the Regular Meeting of the City Council be adjourned at 8:10 p.m. to a dosed session to discuss pending labor negotiations. M/S/C: AGUILAR/IZELL. There were no objections. The regular meeting of the City Council was reconvened at 9:00 p.m. Roll Call remained the same. Mayor White explained that the Council discussed pending labor negotiations and took no action and gave direction to the City Manager and Staff. 00- It was moved and seconded to adjourn the regular meeting of the City Council at 9:01 p.m. M/S/C: AGUILAR/McNEILL There were no objections. MEETING ADJOURNED TO A CLOSED SESSIOt AT 8:10 P.M. MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:00 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNC] MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:01 P.M. BIB] 37655-U01 1983-U02 05-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9488-U03 DO9566-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/3/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06