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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 04 15 CC MIN1987 04 15 CC MIN;¢f4ÃÎREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, APRIL 15, 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 Housing and Economic Development Hemer INVOCATION FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEN GIBSON, IZELL, KING AND MAYOR WHITE ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Webb, City Attorney Flandrick, Dir. of Admin. Serv. Neelans Dir. of Community Serv. Rait, Dir. of Housing & Economic Developement Hemer, Chief of Police Hoskin, City Planner Rangle, City Treasurer Montenegro, and City Clerk Gair, 00- Mayor White read the proclamation for Boys and Girls Club of America Day" and Councilman Gibson presented it to Carlos Frausto of the Boys and Girls Club. Council commended the club for the achievements and recognition that their efforts have brought to Baldwin Park. Mr. Frausto thanked the Council and described the many projects and recent wins of the boys and girls. 00- City Clerk Gair presented the Consent Calendar: 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for April 15, 1987. 2. Approve Minutes of February 20, 1987 and April 1, 1987. 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 87-30 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Receive and File Treasurer's Report March 31, 1987 5. Waive Further Reading and Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 960 AMEND AMAR ROAD Second Reading) MORATORIUM 6. Deny Claim Against the City Joe Almaguer John Andrich 7. Approval of Contract Consultant Services for Commercial and Residential Loan Program 8. Amendment to Contract Community Center Concept Study ROLL CALL PROCLAMA- TION PRESENTED BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB CONSENT CALENDAR BIB] 37652-U01 1987-U02 04-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9441-U03 DO9464-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1987 04 15 CC MIN;¢f4ÃÎREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APRIL 15, 1987 PAGE TWO 9. Reject Bids Construction of Street & Utilities Littlejohn Street CIP 251 10. Approve Construction Contract Change Order Stewart Avenue Project 11. Amend Budget Department of Community Services 12. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 87-31 APPROVING DESIGNATION OF PERSONNEL TO SIGN WARRANTS 13. Award of Construciton Contract Landscaping on Ramona Boulevard at Morgan Park 14. Approve Agreement Construction Supervision Services Walnut Creek Nature Park Shelter Building 15. Approve Agreement with School District for Joint Use of Sierra Vista High School Swimming Pool 16. Approve Agreement with School District for City Collection of School Impact Fees 17. Authorize Defense for Mayor Jack B. White and Councilman Leo W. King for Pending Litigation 18. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 87-32 APPOINTING A FISCAL AGENT FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 86-1 It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. M/S/C: GIBSON/IZELL. There were no objections. 00 PUBLIC HEARINGS CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED Mayor White introduced the Public Hearing on 2-465 and TM-44978, A request for a zone change from R-l Single Family Residential) to R-l PD) Single Family Residential Planned Development), approval of a Development Plan for a 17 unit single family resi- dential planned development, and approval of a tenta- tive map for an 18 acre parcel subdivision pursuant to Section 17.54.040, 17.30.030 and 16.10.070 of the City Code. Applicant: Alexander/Catania 7 Location: 14708 and 14712 Olive Street)." City Planner Rangle explained that this project has access to Olive Street via a private cul-de-sac street. He gave a description of the open space area, guest parking areas and the floor plan designs. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve this project. Staff is recomending that the Council approve 1) the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact; and 2) Z-465; and 3) the tentative tract map TM-44978; and 4) the Development Plan with the conditions listed in the staff report. PUBLIC HEARING INTRODUCED Z-465 & TM-44978 STAFF REPORT RANGLE BIB] 37652-U01 1987-U02 04-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9441-U03 DO9464-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1987 04 15 CC MIN;¢f4ÃÎREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APRIL 15, 1987 PAGE THREE Mayor White declared the Public Hearing open on Z-465 and TM-44978 and invited those wishing to speak to come forward. Wayne De Carol, 2708 Vista Del Oro, Newport Beach, representing the developer, offered to answer any questions that Council might have. Mayor White declared the Public Hearing Closed. It was moved and seconded to approve Ordinance No. 961, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-l, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO R-l PD), SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE ON APPROXIMATELY 2.3 ACRES; APPLI- CANT: ALEXANDER/CATANIA, CASE NO. Z-456; LOCA- TION: 14712 OLIVE STREET)." M/S/C: IZELL/KING. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 87-33, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A 17 UNIT SINGLE FAMILY PLANNED DEVELOP- MENT AND APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR AN 18 LOT SUBDIVISION APPLICANT: ALEXANDER/CATANIA/- CASE NO. Z-465 & TM-44978, LOCATION: 14712 OLIVE STREET)." M/S/C: KING/IZELL. There were no objections Mayor White introduced the Public Hearing on Z-466 & TM-45170, A request for a zone change from R-3 High Density Multi-Family Residential) to R-3 PD) High Density Multi-Family Planned Development), approval of a Development Plan for a 22 unit single family concept planned residential development, and approval of a tentative tract map for a 23 parcel subdivision pursuant to Sections 17.54.040, 17.30.030 and 16.01.070 of the City Code, Applicant: Merced Villa Partnership; Location: 3746 thru 3752 Merced Avenue and 3821 thru 3827 Bresee Avenue)." City Planner Rangle explained that this proposed project consists of four parcels totaling 1.71 acres. Twenty-two units is proposed with lots ranging in size from 2,225 square feet to 2,600 square feet. He described the common open space areas and the private open space areas and the different designs and materials that are to be used in the project. The Planning Commission has unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the proposed changes. Staff is recommending that the Council approve 1) the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, 2) Z-466; 3) the Development Plan with the condi- tions listed in the staff report, and 4) the twenty- three lot subdivision Tract Map No. 45170. Mayor White declared the Public Hearing open on Z-466 & TM-45170 and invited those wishing to speak to come forward. There were none. Mayor White declared the Public Hearing Closed. It was moved and seconded to approve Ordinance No. 962, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUBLIC HEARING OPEN WAYNE DE CAROL CLOSED ORDINANCE NO. 961 APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 87-33 APPROVED PUBLIC HEARING INTRODUCED Z-466 & TM-45170 STAFF REPORT RANGLE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN NONE CLOSED ORDINANCE NO. 962 BIB] 37652-U01 1987-U02 04-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9441-U03 DO9464-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1987 04 15 CC MIN;¢f4ÃÎREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APRIL 15, 1987 PAGE FOUR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-3 TO R-3 PD) ON APPROXIMATELY 1.71 ACRES, APPLICANT: MERGED VILLA PARTNERSHIP/- CASE NO. Z-466; LOCATION: 3746 THROUGH 3752 MERGED AVENUE AND 3821 THROUGH 3827 BRESEE AVENUE)." M/S/C: GIBSON/IZELL. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 87-34, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR A 23 PARCEL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, APPLICANT: MERCED VILLA PARTNERSHIP; CASE NO. Z-466 AND TM-45170)." M/S/C: GIBSON/IZELL. There were no objections. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS City Planner Rangle requested that the Council direct Staff to proceed with the parking study for the block bounded by Pacific Avenue, Ramona Boule- vard and Maine Avenue. He explained the parking layout in front of stores on Ramona and a conceptual parking layout for the rear of the stores. He also outlined the potential cost and possible funding for this parking. Council concurred with the staff report and gave direction to Staff to proceed with more in-depth studies and to refine funding alternatives. City Engineer Rait explained that the City's recent level of development activity and the increasing emphasis on safety issues and liability as well as demand for services suggests that the City must continue to consider and evaluate traffic engineering issues. She also explained the manner in which these issues are handled in other cities and recommended that a consultant be retained by the City to handle the more significant traffic engineering issues. Staff is recommending Justin F. Farmer as the most qualified to be retained for this position and that $5000 in general fund monies be appropriated for this fiscal year. It was moved and seconded to approve the execution of an agreement with Justin F. Farmer Transportation Engineers, Inc., for City Traffic Engineering Services and that the General City Operation Budget be amended and that general fund monies be appropriated for these services. M/S/C: KING/GIBSON. There were no objec- tions. 00- Mayor White recessed the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:26 p.m. to convene the Housing and Redevelopment Agency meetings. The regular meeting of the City Council was reconvened at 7:46 p.m. Roll call remained the same. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES CON'T) Mayor White stated that the item regarding reorgani- zation of the City Council would be taken out of order. Councilman Izell objected to this item being APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 87-34 APPROVED STAFF REPORT STERLING WAY PARKING RANGLE COUNCIL DIRECTIVE CONSULTANT SERVICES CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER STAFF REPORT RAIT CONTRACT APPROVED JUSTIN F. FARMER MEETING RECESSED 7:26 P.M. MEETING RECONVENED 7:46 P.M. COUNCIL REORGANI- ZATION BIB] 37652-U01 1987-U02 04-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9441-U03 DO9464-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1987 04 15 CC MIN;¢f4ÃÎREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APRIL 15, 1987 PAGE FIVE taken out of order and stated that he felt this was being done to keep him from being Mayor pro tern. Council discussed the reorganization of the Council Councilman King made a motion that the Council remain as it is and that the reorganization be left until after the July 14th election. M/S: KING/ GIBSON. DISCUSSION MOTION TO REORGANIZE AFTER JULY ELECTION ROLL CALL VOTE ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: KING, GIBSON AND MAYOR WHITE IZELL ABSENT: NONE MOTION APPROVED Mayor White asked Councilman King if he would like to make any remarks prior to the reading of the canvass of the March 31st election. Councilman King stated that serving on the City Council has been one of the greatest honors he has had. He has had the priviledge of serving on the Coastal Commission because of the council position and on many other commissions and committees. He described the many improvements and changes he has seen in the City during his tenure. He spoke of the pride he has in the City's staff, police department and the improvements that were made in developing better housing. He also defended and explained his position on the utility tax. He thanked the people for the opportunity they have given him to serve. City Clerk Gair stated that a canvass had been made regarding the Special Municipal Election held March 31, 1987 to verify that all the ballots had been correctly counted and accounted for. The canvass verified that Jack B. White was recalled from the office of Mayor and that Leo W. King was recalled from the office of Councilman. The canvass also verified that a majority of the voters voting did not vote in favor of the recall of Robert H. McNeill from the office of Councilman and the majority of voters voted in favor of a special election if the recall prevailed. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution NO. 87-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 31, 1987, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW." M/S/C: KING/GIBSON. There were no objections. Mayor pro tern Gibson declared the regular meeting of the City Council in recess for ten minutes at 8:06 p.m. Mayor pro tern Gibson reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council at 8:16 p.m. with the following roll call for the City Council: COUNCIL REMARKS RESULTS OF THE RECALL ELECTION DECLARED BY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 87-35 APPROVED MEETING RECESSED 8:06 P.M. MEETING RECONVENED 8:16 P.M PRESENT: IZELL AND MAYOR PRO TEM GIBSON ROLL CALL BIB] 37652-U01 1987-U02 04-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9441-U03 DO9464-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1987 04 15 CC MIN;¢f4ÃÎREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APRIL 15, 1987 PAGE SIX City Clerk Gair explained that as a result of the Special Municipal Election of March 31, 1987 and the recall of the mayor and one councilman it is necessary to call a special election to fill those vacancies. A Special Municipal Election for July 14, 1987 was called in January to fill the vacancy created by the death of Councilman McNeill and it is recommended that the elections be consolidated on July 14, 1987. Three resolutions are before the City Council relating to the consolidation of the July 14, 1987 Special Municipal Election. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 87-36, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 14, 1987, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES AND OREDERING THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE ELECTION WITH THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE." M/S/C: IZELL/GIBSON. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 87-37, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 14, 1987, BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK." M/S/C: IZELL/GIBSON. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 87-38, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULA- TIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE, PERTAIN- ING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AND THE COSTS THEREOF FOR THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, JULY 14, 1987." M/S/C: I2ELL/GIBSON. There were no objections. *00- STAFF REPORT SPECIAL ELECTION CONSOLI- DATION CITY RESOLUTION NO. 87-36 APPROVED CALLING JULY 14, 1987 CONSOLIDAT ELECTION RESOLUTION NO. 87-37 APPROVED CANVASS OF ELECTION RESOLUTION NO. 87-38 APPROVED CANDIDATES REGULATION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor pro tern Gibson declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward. Leora Richard, 3336 Millbury, spoke regarding the recall election, the Utility Tax and the recall committee. Levi Richard, 3336 Millbury, spoke regarding the appointment to Councilman McNeill's seat not being made in January. Frank Ramirez, 4924 Wimmer, spoke regarding Councilman McNeill's name being on the recall ballot. Assemblywoman Tanner's legislation in Sacramento and government agencies becoming aware of the City of Baldwin Park. Ana Montenegro/ 2519 Park Avenue, spoke in favor of the utility tax and the use of the funds. Leo King, resident, spoke in support of Assembly- woman Tanner and her work in the assembly. ORAL COMMU NICATIONS OPEN LEORA RICHARD LEVI RICHARD FRANK RAMIREZ ANA MONTENEGRO LEO KING BIB] 37652-U01 1987-U02 04-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9441-U03 DO9464-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1987 04 15 CC MIN;¢f4ÃÎREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APRIL 15, 1987 PAGE SEVEN Art Luna, 12849 Ledford, spoke against Council levying taxes and the need to clean up the 7-11 store in his area. Roy Test/ 15115 Kenoak, spoke regarding the low voter turnout at the recall election and the accomplishments made in the City. Gayle Johnston, Merced Avenue, spoke regarding voter turnout, citizens not attending council meetings, newspaper reporting and the need for citizen envolvement. Linda Millard, 13056 Amar Road, people not receiving true information prior to the election and people choosing not to vote. Herschel Keyser, 13645 Rexwood, spoke regarding the procedures that were used to try to get the Council to allow the people to vote on the utility tax and other recall petitions that were circulated. Frank Mamone, 3427 Baldwin Park Blvd., spoke regard- ing the voter turnout being the usual percentage of voters and the need to get on with City business and the next election. Mayor pro tern Gibson declared Oral Communications Closed. In response to Mr. Luna's comment in Oral Communica- tions Mayor pro tern Gibson stated that the Police Department would be directed to address the problem at the 7-11 store that was mentioned. 00- ART LUNA ROY TEST GAYLE JOHNSTON LINDA MILLARD HERSCHEL KEYSER FRANK MAMONE CLOSED RESPONSE Councilman Izell stated that he would stay out of the July 14, 1987 election, but he was available to answer any questions that citizens might have. Mayor pro tern Gibson stated that he was also available for questions. 00- COUNCIL COMMENTS It was moved and seconded to adjourn the regular MEETING meeting of the City Council at 8:55 p.m. M/S/C: IZELL/ ADJOURNED GIBSON. There were no objections. 8:55 P.M. BIB] 37652-U01 1987-U02 04-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9441-U03 DO9464-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06