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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 02 01 CC MIN1984 02 01 CC MIN;¢f4ÄÖpeREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL. 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1984 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. The Invocation was given by Councilman Izetl. Captain Carmen Lanza led the Flag Salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: COUNCILMEN AGUILAR, KING, IZELL, McNEILL AND MAYOR WHITE ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Webb, City Attorney Flandrick, Acting Dir. of Admin. Serv. Neelans, Dir. of Cornn. Serv. Smith, Dir. of Housing & Economic Dev. Hemer, Police Captain Lanza, Fire Chief McCann, City Librarian Morris, and City Clerk Gair City Treasurer Montenegro's absence was automatically excused. 00- City Clerk Gair presented the Consent Calendar. 1. Approve Minutes of December 7, 1983 and January 18, 1984 2. Receive and File Treasurer's Report December 31, 1983 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 84-9 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Waive Further Reading and Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 871 AMENDING THE ZONING OF Second Reading) SAID CITY AND REZONING CERTAIN HEREIN DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY TO CONFORM TO THE GENERAL PLAN ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-441) 5. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 84-10 ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 10TH DAY OF APRIL, 1984, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 6. Approve Agreement Baldwin Park Boys Club Snack Bar Concession at Morgan Park It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. M/S/C: McNEILL/KING. There were no objections. 00- INVOCATION FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL CITY TREASURER'S ABSENCE EXCUSED CONSENT CALENDAR CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED BIB] 37655-U01 1984-U02 02-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9487-U03 DO9520-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/3/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1984 02 01 CC MIN;¢f4ÄÖpeREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FEBRUARY 1, 1984 PAGE TWO PUBLIC HEARING Mayor White stated that IT WAS THE TIME AND PLACE FIXED FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON AGP-62, The Intent of the City Council to amend the Housing Element of the General Plan in accord- ance with Article 10.6, Section 65580 et seq., of the State of California Planning and Zoning Law, and to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan to include certain State legislation related to housing. Director of Community Services Smith explained the necessity for the Housing Element update which has been prepared by the City's consultant in accordance with State requirements. He also explained a minor revision to the Land Use Element and public hearing notification procedures. Mayor White declared the Public Hearing open on AGP-62 and invited those wishing to speak to come forward. There were none. Mayor White declared the Public Hearing closed. Ralph Casteneda, of Casteneda & Associates, gave a summary of the review processes for the new Housing Element. He totd of his meeting with the Planning Commission and the Public Hearing with the Commission. He explained the new and existing housing needs and the upcoming housing program for the City. Following discussion, it was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 84-11, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR REVISIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRON- MENTAL IMPACT CASE NO. AGP-62)". M/S/C: IZELL/KING. There were no objections. 00- Mayor White stated that IT WAS THE TIME AND PLACE FIXED FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON AGP-63, The Intent of the City Council to consider an Amendment of the Circulation Element of the General Plan of the City of Baldwin Park to include the deletion, realignment or other alteration of the following existing and proposed future streets: Ahern Drive, Vineland Avenue, Palm Avenue, Morgan Street, Perez Place and Kenmore Avenue. Director of Community Services Smith gave a report requesting Council consideration of an amendment to the circulation element of the General Plan for the deletion or realignment of six existing and proposed streets. He explained deletion and/or alteration changes to be made to each street. Council discussed with Mr. Smith the proposed traffic light upgrading at two intersections, road repair on Ahern Drive, the entry location of Perez Place and problems concerning lots being narrowed. Mayor White declared the Public Hearing on AGP-63 open and invited those wishing to speak to come forward. There were none. Mayor White declared the Public Hearing dosed. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 84-12, AMENDING THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION RELATING THERETO CASE NO. AGP-63)". M/S/C: McNEILL/KING. There were no objections 00- PUBLIC HEARING AGP-62 STAFF REPORT AGP-62 SMITH PUBLIC HEARING OPENED PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED RALPH CASTENEDA CASTENEDA & ASSOCIATES CONSULTANTS FOR CITY RESOLUTION NO. 84-11 APPROVED, AGP-62 PUBLIC HEARING AGP-63 STAFF REPORT SMITH PUBLIC HEARING OPENED PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED RESOLUTION NO. 84-12 APPROVED, AGP-63 BIB] 37655-U01 1984-U02 02-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9487-U03 DO9520-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/3/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1984 02 01 CC MIN;¢f4ÄÖpeREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FEBRUARY 1, 1984 PAGE THREE Mayor White stated that IT WAS THE TIME AND PLACE FIXED FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON AGP-64 & Z422, The Intent of the Citv Council to consider an amendment to the General Plan of the City of Baldwin Park from Single Family Residential to Industrial and a Zone change from R1, Single Family Resident- ial to I, Industrial on property located at 4613 and 4625 Hartan Avenue. Director of Community Services Smith explained Planning Commission review procedures regarding the proposed General Plan amendment and rezoning. The Planning Commission received negative public comment from residents and have denied the zoning change. Staff requests that a continuation of this matter be considered to allow the developer additional time to meet with these residents. Mayor White declared the Public Hearing open on AGP-64 & Z422 and invited those wishing to speak to come forward. Those speaking in opposition to AGP-64 & Z422 because of possible devaluation of property by rezoning to Industrial were: Jess Zavala, 4626 Hartan; Atfonso Camacho, 4638 Hartan; and Ramon Luna, 4643 Harlan. Mayor White declared the Public Hearing closed. Council discussed the possibility of referring this matter back to the Planning Commission for consideration of new evidence to be presented by the developer. Also discussed was the time and cost to the developer and the pros and cons of continuing this. Following discussion it was moved and seconded to send this matter back to the Planning Commission to initiate a Public Hearing for reconsideration of the plan and any other alter- natives and evidence received. M/S/C: IZELL/KING. ROLL CALL VOTE: PUBLIC HEARING AGP-64 & Z422 STAFF REPORT SMITH PUBLIC HEARING ON AGP-64 & Z422 SPEAKING IN OPPOSITION TO AGP-64 & Z422 PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED COUNCIL DISCUSSION MATTER REFERRED BACK TO PLANNING COMMISSION ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCILMEN IZELL, KING,_AGUILAR AND MAYOR WHITE COUNCILMEN MGNEIFT COUNCILMEN NONE Councilman McNeitI suggested that all homeowners on this street receive notification of any new public hearings. 00- Mayor White stated that IT WAS THE TIME AND PLACE FIXED FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON AZC-89, The Intent of the City Council to consider amendments to the Baldwin Park Zoning Code; Section 17.04, Definitions; Section 17.10, R-1 Single Family Residential Zone; Section 17.12, R-G Residential Garden Zone; Section 17.34, Parking Regulations; Section 17.40, Animal Regulations, Section 17.50.170, Permitted Alterations and/or Additions to Non-conforming buildings and structures; Section 17.52, Design Review; Section 17.54, Zone Changes and Zoning Regulation Amendments; Section 17.56, Zoning Administrator; and additional technical non-substantive tanquage changes in the Baldwin Park Zoning Code. Director of Community Services Smith gave the history of the Zoning Code updates. He explained the changes considered as a result of recent joint study sessions between the Planning Commission and Council. Recommendations and changes included the following; definition clarification of open space-multiple unit dwellings, increased minimum floor area requirements in R-1, RG and R3 zones, front yard setbacks in RG & R3 zones increased from 15 feet to 20 feet for single family structures and 25 feet for multiple structures, screening and loading space requirements, and alternatives or additions to nonconforming structures. Another recommendation was Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARING AZC-89 STAFF REPORT SMITH BIB] 37655-U01 1984-U02 02-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9487-U03 DO9520-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/3/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1984 02 01 CC MIN;¢f4ÄÖpeREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FEBRUARY 1, 1984 PAGE FOUR and Council review of a11 residential projects of 10 or more units in the RG & R3 zones. The major modification is in the role of the Zoning Administrator. He explained that a draft of the recodified zoning code has been prepared and the Planning Commission has recommended Council approval of these changes. Councilman King brought up the subject of multiple family dwelling units as R3 and possible separation of RG1 from RG2 and high density rental units from condo use. City Attorney Flandrick recommended that if Council wishes to separate these it should be done in a separate proceeding. Council also discussed the need to eliminate sub-standard developments, clear to the sky wording changes, square footage changes, and parking areas which requare construct- ion of a six foot fence. Following discussion. Mayor White declared the Public Hearing open on AZC-89 and invited those wishing to speak to come forward. Larry Koopman, 614 Walnut, Arcade, spoke concerning previous projects he has had and this new Ordinance. He spoke of delays because of the new pending requirements. He asked that Council allow him to proceed under the old Ordinance for his current project. John K. Andrich, 14202 Los Angeles Street, spoke against concrete block wall construction due to increased heat generated from walls in the summer. Jim Nottingham, 3932 Downing, spoke concerning the results of a seminar he attended recently, setbacks and necessary living space. He stated that Council should concentrate on usable space and agreed with the separation of condos from apartments. He spoke of problems the developer may encounter if plans are to be processed through the Planning Dept., Planning Commission and Council for approvals. He was in favor of an Ad Hoc Committee to review these changes. Dwaine Glass, 1104 N. Fair Valley, Covina spoke concerning the Staff report on this Ordinance and the fact that it does not contain information on block walls or parking spaces. He feels a lot of people do not know what the changes are and would tike an Ad Hoc Committee for review. Frank Ramirez, 4940 Wimmer, agreed with Council to appoint an Ad Hoc Committee. He would like to see separation of condos from apartments and wants new committee members on the Ad Hoc Committee. Eugene Igna, 12819 Garvey, spoke concerning his preference to have original members from the old Ad Hoc Committee to serve on the new committee. He spoke concerning his need for a Conditional Use Permit on a current project he has. Council discussed square footage changes, livable space, RG zone changes, the bedroom size of new units and architectural review by a development committee. Mayor White declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved and sconded to establish an Ad Hoc Committee to review the whole zoning code. M/S/C: KING/AGUILAR. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES• COUNCILMEN KING, AGUILAR, IZELL, McNEILL AND MAYOR WHITE NOES'1 COUNCILMEN_NONE_ ABSENT COUNCILMEN NONE'___________'_'_____ COUNCIL DISCUSSION PUBLIC HEARING OPENED LARRY KOOPMAN JOHN K. ANDRICH JIM NOTTINGHAM DWAINE GLASS FRANK RAMIREZ EUGENE IGNA PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AD HOC COMMITTEE ROLL CALL VOTE BIB] 37655-U01 1984-U02 02-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9487-U03 DO9520-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/3/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1984 02 01 CC MIN;¢f4ÄÖpeREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FEBRUARY 1, 1984 PAGE FIVE It was moved and seconded to instruct the Committee to review the Staff proposals for changes in the Zoning regulations, compare with those made in 1981, and make recommendations to Council as to whether those new regulations should be adopted or adopted as modified by the committee's recommendation. M/S/C: McNEILL/KING. There were no objections. Council discussed who to appoint as committee members. It was moved and seconded to appoint two Staff members. Director of Community Services Smith and Director of Housing & Economic Development Hemer; two Councilmen, King and Izetl; and one developer, Nottingham; and resident of the City, Linda Millard. M/S/C: McNEILL/KING. There were no objections. City Attorney Flandrick explained that if recommendations are made that the Planning Commission has not yet considered, it is necessary that the Planning Commission be allowed to consider them. The Planning Commission will not be required to hold a public hearing. He stated that the Council should take the Ad Hoc recommendations under consideration and set a later date for a public hearing. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS. COMMISSIONS OR COMMITTEES City Manager Webb explained the financing and the purpose of the incubator building. Staff recommends Council nominate specific organizations to occupy the building. One such organization is the Chamber of Commerce. He told of the Chamber's functions and suggested Staff negotiate an agree- ment with the Chamber to occupy 3,000 square feet of the building, allow the Chamber to retain ownership of their existing property and the City lease that property from the Chamber. City Manager Webb also gave Staff recommendation that Council also approve the Optometric Center for occupancy in the building Council discussed the City's desire to not be liable for the maintenance, injury or upkeep of the Chambers old building, if Council approved the leasing of the property for the City. City Attorney Flandrick stated that these items can be addressed in the agreement. It was moved and seconded to approve the Staff recommendations. M/S/C: IZELL/KING. There were no objections. 00- Councilman King told of a meeting Tuesday night concerning the prison facility. He explained the upcoming Thursday night meeting and encouraged alt to attend to initiate petitions in opposition to the site. Councilman McNeill read the petition and asked for Council approval to have extra petitions provided by the City to concerned individuals. 00- Mayor White declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak to come forward. Annie Montgomery, 14310 E. dark, spoke concerning her mother- in-law's property and requested Council take it out of the proposed CRA project area. She stated that several improvements have been made to her property. COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES APPROVED COMMITTEE MEMBERS APPOINTED ATTORNEY ADVISES INCUBATOR BUILDING OCCUPANCY RECOMMENDATIONS WEBB STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED INCUBATOR BUILDING PRISON SITE MEETING DISCUSSED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OPENED ANNIE MONTGOMERY BIB] 37655-U01 1984-U02 02-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9487-U03 DO9520-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/3/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1984 02 01 CC MIN;¢f4ÄÖpeREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FEBRUARY 1 PAGE SIX 1984 John K. Andrick asked for proper* stop sign installation near Baldwin Park Blvd. and Los Angeles Street to eliminate accidents. Director of Community Services Smith stated that this intersection is scheduled for new traffic signal upgrading in the near future. Dwaine Glass asked how far the Ad Hoc Committee can go in reviewing the Zoning Code for changes. Mayor White stated that the committee can look into anything in the Code and make any recommendation. Jess Leval asked about the type of street sealing that is put on Los Angeles Street, beacuse the street is slippery and is a traffic hazard during adverse weather conditions. Susan Ruth spoke in favor of Annie Montgomery's request to retain her property. Mayor White declared Oral Communications closed. Following discussion it was moved and seconded to adjourn the regular meeting of the City Council at 9:05 p.m. to February 12, 1984 at 6:30 p.m. at Rosa's Restaurant to meet with Congressman Estaban Torres. M/S/C: AGUILAR/ IZELL. There were no objections. JOHN K. ANDRICK DWAINE GLASS JESS LEVAL SUSAN RUTH ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CLOSED MEETING ADJOURNED AI 9:05 P.M. 7 LINDA L.GAIR, CITY CLERK BIB] 37655-U01 1984-U02 02-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9487-U03 DO9520-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/3/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06