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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 03 18 CC MIN1987 03 18 CC MIN;¢f4ÃÙpeREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, MARCH 18, 1987 AT 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL OF CITY HALL, WEDNESDAY/ 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 Izell. The Flag Salute was led by Director of Community Services Smith. INVOCATION FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEN GIBSON, IZELL, KING AND MAYOR WHITE ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Webb, City Attorney Flandrick, Dir. of Admin. Services Yelton, Dir. of Community Serv. Smith, Dir. of Housing & Economic Development Hemer, Chief of Police Hoskin, City Planner Rangel, and City Clerk Gair 00- The absence of City Treasurer Montenegro was excused. 00- City Clerk Gair presented the Consent Calendar: ROLL CALL ABSENCE EXCUSED CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for March 18, 1987 2. Approve Minutes of February 18, 1987 PULLED) 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 87-25 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Receive and File Treasurer's Report February 28, 1987 5. Lease/Purchase Micro-Computer Hewlitt Packard 6. Surplus Property Police Transmitter 7. Approve Agreement Consultant Services Refuse Rate Review It was moved and seconded to approve Items No. 1 and 3-7 of the Consent Calendar. M/S/C: KING/GIBSON. There were no objections. 00' CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NO, 1 & 3-7 APPROVED PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor White introduced the Public Hearing on AGP-75, A 3M Developers Enterprises initiated request to consider an amendment to the Circulation Element of the General Plan of the City of Baldwin Park for PUBLIC HEARING ON AGP-75 BIB] 37652-U01 1987-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9441-U03 DO9466-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1987 03 18 CC MIN;¢f4ÃÙpeREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 18, 1987 PAGE TWO the deletion, realignment, or other alteration of a future street as the City Council deems necessary. Said street is located between Merced Avenue and Bresee Avenue north of Illinois Street". City Planner Rangel explained that the future street was originally intended to serve a deep single family block. Since the block has been rezoned to R-3 the future street is no longer needed for these lots to be developed efficiently. With the street deleted access will be provided to new developments via Merced and Bresee Avenues. Mayor White declared the Public Hearing open on AGP-75 and invited those wishing to speak on this subject to come forward. Margie Ryan, 3812 Merced Avenue, inquired about the the use of the alley at the back of the properties for access to the properties. City Planner Rangel explained that some of the owners have dedicated their properties and could legally fence the property, but access is allowed if the owners do not block it off. Council also explained that the cost was prohibitive in developing this as a street and that the value of the owners property is probably greater with the deletion of the street. Jim Marquez, representing the applicant, stated that the removal of the proposed street will produce additional land and remove the dumping that produces an eyesore. He also concurred with Council on the issue of legal access to the rear of the property. Mayor White declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 87-26, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN DELETING THE FUTURE STREET BETWEEN MERCED AVENUE AND BRESEE AVENUE NORTH OF ILLINOIS STREET- APPLICANT: 3M DEVELOPERS ENTERPRISES; CASE NO. AGP-75)". M/S: KING/GIBSON. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: KING, GIBSON, IZELL AND MAYOR WHITE NOES: NONE INTRODUCED STAFF REPORT RANGEL PUBLIC HEARING OPEN MARGIE RYAN RANGEL COUNCIL JIM MARQUEZ CLOSED RESOLUTION NO. 87-26 ROLL CALL VOTE ABSENT: NONE APPROVED Mayor White introduced the Public Hearing on AZC-112, A city initiated request to amend Chapter 17.32 of the Baldiwn Park Zoning Code to modify the City's sign regulations as they apply to Temporary Signs". City Planner Rangel explained that a request had been received from the Chamber of Commerce to consider changes to the City's temporary sign regulations, because some merchants feel they are too restrictive. The current Code allows only one temporary sign per year. PUBLIC HEARING INTRODUCED AZC-112 STAFF REPORT RANGEL BIB] 37652-U01 1987-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9441-U03 DO9466-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1987 03 18 CC MIN;¢f4ÃÙpeREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 18, 1987 PAGE THREE He further explained the concern of staff about the proliferation of signage, especially banner signs and the need for these signs to be adequately regulated. The Planning Commission and the Staff is recommending that Council approve the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and also approve AZC-112 to amend the Zoning Code to allow temporary signs to be displayed four 4) times per year not to exceed 100 days per year. Mayor White declared the Public Hearing open on AZC-112 and invited those wishing to speak on this subject to come forward. Mario Lew, owner of West Fair, requested that the processing for a temporary sign permit be speeded up, so that it does not take so long for each permit. City Planner Rangel stated that there was no reason for a person to come in for each permit. The new policy would allow a person to come in once for all four permits. Mayor White declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved and seconded to approve Ordinance No. 959, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BALDWIN PARK ZONING CODE CHAPTER 17.32 IN ORDER TO ALLOW TEMPORARY SIGNS TO BE DISPLAYED FOUR 4) TIMES PER YEAR NOT TO EXCEED 100 DAYS PER YEAR APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NO. AZC-112)". M/S/C: KING/GIBSON. There were no objections. Mayor White introduced the Public Hearing on CP-447, 14322 and 14324 Ramona Boulevard shown as Parcel 10 on page 11 of Map Book 8553 as recorded by the Los Angeles County Assessor's records. An appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to deny a request for a conditional use permit allowing a lodge/club which serves alcohol pursuant to Sections 17.22.030 and 17.22.030.H of the City Code". City Planner Rangel explained that the Loyal Order of Moose is appealing the Planning Commission's decision to deny their request for a conditional use permit for property located on Ramona Boulevard. This property is located in a block that is predominately retail and office use buildings. He described the parking areas surrounding the site and explained the concerns of Staff relating to the parking unless certain restrictions are placed upon the activities of the Moose Lodge. He further explained the recent survey that was done of the area and outlined the findings regarding use of the available parking and the hours of highest use. Staff feels that the subject property will be adequate for the proposed use if the restrictions as outlined in the Staff Report are placed on the approval of the con- ditional use permit. Mayor White explained for the benefit of those present that the Moose Lodge property had been taken to improve a housing project in that area and the City is consider- ing this relocation because of the obligation they have due to that. There has been an extensive search for another location but the Planning Commission did not feel that this is the kind of economic use they would like to see the Ramona property used for. PUBLIC HEARING OPEN MARIO LEW CLOSED ORDINANCE NO. 959 APPROVED PUBLIC HEARING INTRODUCED CP-447 STAFF REPORT RANGEL BIB] 37652-U01 1987-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9441-U03 DO9466-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1987 03 18 CC MIN;¢f4ÃÙpeREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 18, 1987 PAGE FOUR Mayor White declared the Public Hearing open on CP-447 and invited those wishing to speak on this subject to come forward. Michael McCasland, representative for the Moose Lodge/ explained that the Moose Lodge had been in Baldwin Park since 1942 and had 135 members that are residents of the City. Most members are working people and use of the lodge is after 5 or 6 p.m. The Moose want to be part of the solution and not a problem. He introduced three exhibits to the City Clerk: Exhibit A, The Merchants"; Exhibit B, Letter to Art Rangel and John Hemer; Exhibit C, Picture Slides. Mr. McCasland gave a slide presentation of the parking that is presently used by the Moose at the lodge on Margan Street. He also compared this to the use of the parking area on Ramona and explained how the lodege would effect that area. He told of the improve- ments that are planned for the Ramona building and the restrictions that the lodge is willing to abide by Speaking against the relocation of the Moose Lodge to the Ramona building because of the area being a commercial area, the extra parking by the Moose Lodge taking away available parking for the businesses, increase in crime because of the addition of another establishment selling liquor, wedding receptions using far more parking than is available, and present owners of commercial buildings having already made plans to improve the facades of the buildings in order to make the area more attractive for the businesses already there, were: Laurie Kern, 14300 Ramona Knoll's Pharmacy. Andrew Steiner, 14322 Ramona, Modern Appliance. Yolanda Cummings, 14348 Ramona, Buy Back Store. Ralph Jones, President of the Moose Lodge, came forward at the request of the Council and told about the extensive search that had been done to find a new place for the Moose to move. He also explained the adjustments that the lodge would make in holding some of their functions. He felt that there would not be any conflicts and that the lodge is eager to cooperate and to control any situation that is of concern to the Council and businesses. Mayor White declared the Public Hearing closed. Council discussed the relocation of the Moose Lodge into the Ramona building and the restrictions relating to Bingo and wedding receptions, the parking area in front of the retail stores, potential parking areas at the rear of the build- ings and improving the crime problem in front of Fernandos. They expressed their concern about the need for the City to help relocate the lodge since the City was responsible for the lodge being moved to begin with. Councilman King explained that he could not support the relocation of a non-commercial business in a commercial area, because the Council had previously PUBLIC HEARING OPEN MICHAEL MCCASLAND KERN STEINER CUMMINGS JONES CLOSED COUNCIL DISCUSSION BIB] 37652-U01 1987-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9441-U03 DO9466-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1987 03 18 CC MIN;¢f4ÃÙpeREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 18, 1987 PAGE FIVE denied a church the use of the Taylor Boat building because the area was commercial and the church was not a commercial business. He would like the Council to give the Moose Lodge a longer time to find another location and consider this item at a later date. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 87-27, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ALLOWING A LODGE/CLUB HALL WHICH SERVES ALCOHOL APPLICANT: LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE; LOCATION: 14322 RESOLUTION NO. 87-27 14324 RAMONA BLVD.; CASR NO. CP-447)". GIBSON. ROLL CALL VOTE: M/S: IZELL/ AYES: IZELL, GIBSON AND MAYOR WHITE NOES: KING ROLL CALL VOTE ABSENT:NONE Mayor White introduced the Public Hearing on the Adoption of a Negative Declaration for the deve- lopment of approximately 177,000 square feet of commercial shopping center on 13.4 acres at the northeast corner of Maine Avenue and Ramona Boule- vard" City Planner Rangel explained that Westar Associates proposes to develop a shopping center project within the Central Business District and Sierra Vista Rede- velopment Project Areas. Approval of a Negative Declaration is necessary at this time for this project Mayor White declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak on this subject to come forward. There were none. Mayor White declared the Pubic Hearing closed. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 87-28, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION PROJECT: WESTAR ASSOCIATES SHOPPING CENTER PROJECTS- APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK)". M/S/C: KING/ IZELL. There were no objections. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPROVED PUBLIC HEARING INTRODUCED NEG. DEC. MAINE & RAMONA STAFF REPORT RANGEL PUBLIC HEARING OPEN NONE CLOSED RESOLUTION NO. 87-28 APPROVED Director of Human Services Lucas explained that a Centennial Committee will be established for the 100 year celebration of the City. It will represent a cross section of the community, Volunteers will be recruited after advanced public notice and Council will given recommen- dations at the next council meeting. Director of Community Services Smith explained that bids had been received for the construction of the changing room facility at the Sierra Vista High School swimming pool. This project consists of a concrete block building approximately 2000 square feet for a staff office, dressing room and restroom facilities. CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT LUCAS BIB] 37652-U01 1987-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9441-U03 DO9466-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1987 03 18 CC MIN;¢f4ÃÙpeREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 18, 1987 PAGE SIX The low bid was received from Brugman Management and Development of Torrance and is recommended for approval. It was moved and seconded to accept the construction bid submitted by Brugman Management and Development and authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract and approve the budget amendment. M/S/C: KING/IZELL. There were no objections. 00- CONTRACT AND BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROVED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor White declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward. There were none. Mayor white declared Oral Communications closed. 00- Mayor white convened the Redevelopment Agency in a joint meeting with the City Council at 9:16 p.m. City Attorney Flandrick stated that it was necessary for the council and the Agency to hold a closed session to consider a pending matter in litigation regarding: Roybal vs the City of Baldwin Park and Baldwin Park Redevelopment Agency vs irving/Phillips. Such closed session is authorized pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of the Government Code. It was moved and seconded to adjourn to a closed session to consider the matters as indicated by the City Attorney at 9:17 p.m. M/S/C: KING/GIBSON. There were no objections. The City and the Agency were back in session at 9:46 p.m. Roll Call remained the same. Mayor White stated that in Closed Session the Council received direction from the City Attorney and Staff and took no action. ORAL COMMU NICATIONS OPEN NONE Closed JOINT MEETING 9:16 P.M. CLOSED SESSION RECOMMENDE ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION 9:17 P.M. RECONVENED 9:46 P.M. 00- It was moved and seconded to adjourn the regular meeting MEETING of the City Council at 9:48 p.m. M/S/C: KING/GIBSON. ADJOURNED There were no objections 9:48 P.M. C^T^^^ EtNDA L. GA2^, CITY CLERK BIB] 37652-U01 1987-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9441-U03 DO9466-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06