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Home My WebLink About1984 03 07 CC MIN1984 03 07 CC MIN;¢f4ÄÉREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 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. t The Invocation was given by Councilman Izetl. Pixie Troop #681, Brownie Troop #668 and Boy Scout Troop #696 led the Flag Salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: COUNCILMEN AGUILAR, KING, IZELL, McNEILL AND MAYOR WHITE ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Webb, City Attorney Flandrick, Dir. of Admin. Serv. Hatloway, Dir. of Comm. Serv. Smith, Dir. of Housing & Economic Dev. Hemer, Chief of Police Snowden, Fire Chief McCann, City Librarian Morris, City Treasurer Montenegro, and City Clerk Gair 00- Mayor White read and presented a Proclamation for Girl Scout Week, March 11-17, 1984, to troop leaders and scout members. Mayor White congratulated the people representing the Neighborhood Watch program and totd of a 33% decrease in the City due to this program. He read and presented a Proclamation to Carol Mitter, Neighborhood Watch Captain. 00- City Clerk Gai r presented the Consent Calendar: 1. Approve Minutes of February 1, 1984, February 12, 1984 and February 15, 1984 2. Receive and File Treasurer's Report January 31, 1984 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 84-20 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 84-21 ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING PRECINCTS BOARD MEMBERS AND FIXING COMPENSATION FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1984, HERETOFORE CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 83-100 OF THE CITY COUNCIL 5. Approve Contract Data Processinq Services 6. Approve Budget Amendment Police Vehicles INVOCATION FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL PROCLAMATION FOR GIRL SCOUT WEEK PRESENTED PROCLAMATION PRESENTED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM CONSENT CALENDAR BIB] 37655-U01 1984-U02 03-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9487-U03 DO9517-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/3/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1984 03 07 CC MIN;¢f4ÄÉREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 7, 1984 PAGE TWO Councilman King asked for a revision to the February 1, 1984 minutes, page three, paragraph three to read, Councilman King brought up the subject of Councilman McNeill asked concerning what had been done in regard to recognition for the high school winning and participating in the Basketball Championships. City Manager Webb stated that information regarding this would be provided to Councilmen next week. It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent Calendar with corrections to the minutes as stated. M/S/C: IZELL/ KING. There were no objections. 00- WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS CORRECTION TO MINUTES COUNCIL RECOGNITION FOR HIGH SCHOOLS DISCUSSED CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED WITH CORRECTIONS TO MINUTES City Clerk Gair read a tetter from John C. Krai requesting that a one year moratorium be placed on Condominium construct- ion until Single Family Residential and condos can be re- evaluated. Council discussed moratoriums with City Attorney Ftandrick. It was decided to hold this matter for discussion for later on the Agenda. 00- City Clerk Gair presented a letter from Donald Holmes re- questing a possible ballot measure for confirming or abolishing the position of Mayor as elected. Councilman McNeill stated that due to the high cost of conducting an election every two years, he would like the Council to appoint the Mayor. Councilman King agreed with this. Councilman Izell stated that he would like to see the mayor elected with a four year term. Mayor white felt that the people should be given the opportunity to vote for a Mayor and that present procedures should not be changed. Councilman Aguilar was in favor of the people voting and even suggested a two year term for all Councilmen also. Council discussed the right of the people to vote on this measure, the present duties of the Mayor's position, and the cost of an election consolidated with an Los Angeles County June or November election, if this were a measure on the ballot. Councilman McNeill suggested this be on the 1986 Municipal Election ballot. 00- City Clerk Gair read a second tetter from Donald Hotmes concerning the Palm Avenue Street Extension between La Rifti and Baldwin Park Blvd. He requested that a hold be placed on the development and a new environmental impact report be initiated. City Manager Webb explained the history of this project, General Plan changes and the zoning changes to R3. Council discussed the elimination of this street, the design of a condominium project now being built in the area, and the review by the Fire Department and the concern of too many long rows of garages with condos on top being buiIt. Councilman King stated that there would be an Ad Hoc Committee meeting March t3th and this issue could be brought up at that time. Council concurred. CONDO MORATORIUM REQUESTED MATTER HELD OVER ELECTED MAYOR BALLOT MEASURE REQUESTED DISCUSSION PALM AVENUE STREET EXTENSION REQUEST REPORT WEBB REFERRED TO AD HOC COMMITTEE BIB] 37655-U01 1984-U02 03-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9487-U03 DO9517-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/3/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1984 03 07 CC MIN;¢f4ÄÉREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 7, 1984 PAGE THREE Mayor White stated that all letters read in Written Communica tions were received and filed and that no action was taken. 00- UNFINISHED BUSINESS NO ACTION TAKEN City Manager Webb explained a Staff request for proposals for a Cable TV Franchise. A review has been done by con- sultants to determine the community's needs for this service. He stated that a committee has held three meetings to focus on minimum requests, institutional needs and evaluation criteria of proposals. A draft Ordinance prepared by Mr. Pilnick of Telecommunications Management Corporation has been revised. Mr. Pilnick explained the services available to the City and communication capability for various institutions. He stated that the request for proposals is attractive and advised Council to select a Cable TV company very carefully. Council discussed with Mr. Pilm'ck the safeguards and re- quirements which have been put into the proposals by the City, a request for a locking device for x-rated programs, the feasibility of fire and burglar alarm services and cable signal capability. Following discussion it was moved and seconded to approve the proposed minimum system requirements, adopt the evaluation criteria weightings and authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals. M/S/C: AGUILAR/IZELL. There were no objections. 00- Councilman McNeill explained Resolution No. 84-23 which would state that the City is in favor of the Southern California Rapid Transit District Metro Rail project for the Los Angeles area. The Government has allocated monies for this project and work is ready to begin. The Rapid Transit District will send any Resolutions in support of this project to Washington for their review. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 84-23, CALLING FOR THE FEDERAL URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINI- STRATION TO ACT ON SCRTD METRO RAIL PROJECT". M/S/C: KING/IZELL. There were no objections. 00- Councilman King requested the addition of two more members to the Ad Hoc Committee. Mayor White explained the back- ground and purpose of the Ad Hoc Committee. Council discussed the sub-standard floor space of some of the present condominium construction, high density units, long lines of garages and Ad Hoc review of these problems. Councilman King stated that he feels the City is being saturated with condominium and R3 developments and some- thing should be done about it. He would like to change the aspect of the code to better define Condominium and R3 development. He felt there should possibly by a moratorium on condo and R3 developments. Councilman Izell stated he feels there should be a separate condominium ordinance to separate R3 development and doesn't favor a moratorium. Council discussed with City Attoreny Flandrick the pros and cons of a moratorium and its effect on pending development STAFF REPORT MEBB CABLE TV COUNCIL DISCUSSION STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR CABLE TV APPROVED COUNCILMAN EXPLAINS RESOLUTION RE: METRO RAIL PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. 84-23 SUPPORTING METRO RAIL PROJECT APPROVED AD HOC COMMITTEE DISCUSSION ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO AD HOC COMMITTEE BIB] 37655-U01 1984-U02 03-U02 07-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9487-U03 DO9517-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/3/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1984 03 07 CC MIN;¢f4ÄÉREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 7, 1984 PAGE FOUR projects, such as the W & A project. Director of Community Services Smith suggested that the committee meet with City Attorney Flandrick about the moratorium to discuss all the legal aspects of this proposed action. Mayor White asked City Manager Webb to put the issue of the Ad Hoc Committee member additions on the next Council meeting Agenda. 00- Councilman McNeilt asked what action has been taken regarding Liquor Store permits. City Attorney Flandrick stated he has prepared a letter on this. Councilman McNeill asked that this be discussed on the next Council agenda. 00- Mayor White declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak to come forward. Connie Jean Clancy, 14560 Estrella, asked about Cable TV broadcasting of school events and if the schools would be charged for this. Assisstant to the City Manager Juleff explained that it would depend on the nature and extent of use, but this could possibly be written into the agree- ment. John Krai, 4214 N. Jerry, would like for the Fire Chief to check the watt which was constructed on Baldwin Park Blvd. around a condominium development. He would tike to know if there is adequate fire protection. Mayor White stated that Staff would be looking into this. Aileen Pinheiro, Amar Street, complimented Council for helping the Historical Society with the Museum and commented concerning the small percentage of City Staff who have visited the museum. Gait Johnson, 1433 Ina, spoke in favor of a moratorium on housing. She requested a study to be done as to why Baldwin Park has housing that hasn't sold yet. She was in favor of building condominiums larger and more open space for children. Mayor White declared Oral Communications closed. HELD OVER TO NEXT COUNCIL MEETING DISCUSSION OF LIQUOR STORE PERMITS REQUESTED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OPENED CONNIE JEAN CLANCY JOHN KRAL AILEEN PINHEIRO GAIL JOHNSON ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CLOSED 00- Fotlowing discussion it was moved and seconded to adjourn the regular meeting of the City Council at 9:05 p.m. M/S/C: AGUILAR/McNEILL. There were no objections. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:05 P.M. 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