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Home My WebLink About1988 06 01 CC MIN1988 06 01 CC MIN;¢f4ÁÀREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1988, 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. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS GIBSON, IZELL, LOWES, MCNEILL AND MAYOR KING ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Webb, City Attorney Flandrick, Dir. of Admin Services Yelton/ Dir. of Comm. Services Smith, Dir. of Housing & Economic Development Hemer, Chief of Police Hoskin, City Planner Rangel, and City Clerk Gair 00- ROLL CALL The absence of City Treasurer Montenegro was excused ABSENCE EXCUSED 00- City Clerk Gair presented the Consent Calendar: CONSENT CALENDAR 1. 2. 3. Approval of Certificate of Posting for June 1, 1988 Approve Minutes of May 4, 1988 and May 18, 1988 Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 88-56 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. 5. Waive Further Reading ORDINANCE NO. 987 Second Reading) Waive Further Reading ORDINANCE NO. 988 Second Reading) and Adopt APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM RG, TO RG PD) ON APPROXIMATELY 1.37 ACRES, APPLICANT: MON WEI LIN; CASE NO. Z-478; LOCATION: 3819-25 FOSTER AVENUE). and Adopt APPROVING A ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 17.24, CM COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING ZONE APPLICANT: BARNEY FLAM; CASE NO. AZC-119) 6. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 88-57 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING 14TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM THE BIB] 37651-U01 1988-U02 06-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9354-U03 DO9377-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1988 06 01 CC MIN;¢f4ÁÀREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JUNE I/ 1988 PAGE TWO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 7. Approve Assignment of Puente Merced UDAG to Community Redevelopment Agency 8. Approve Option Agreement TELACU 14440 Pacific Avenue and 14444 Pacific Avenue 9. Approve Agreement with Los Angeles County Release of Tax Increment Sierra Vista Redevelopment Project 10. Approve Support of Proposition 71 on the June 7, 1988 Ballot Government Spending Limitations and Accountability Act It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1-7 and 9-10. M/C/S: GIBSON/LOWES. There were no objections. The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration: Item No. 8 at the request of Councilwoman McNeill and Mayor King. In response to Councilwoman McNeill*s concern regarding relinguishing this property and Mayor King's concern regarding the effect the sale of this property could have on parking for the Civic Auditorium, City Manager Webb explained that the action being taken would grant an option only and the City is under no obligation if senior housing cannot be built and that parking spaces are adequate for the Civic Auditorium. There are 217 spaces not including spaces on Ramona Boulevard and the railroad property. The senior housing would add 75 units and not effect the parking. Director of Housing and Economic Development Hemer, in answer to Council questions, stated that the lady living in the home on that property would have a first priority consideration as a tenant in the new housing. He explained that time does not allow a delay in taking an action on this item because application must be made by June 15th and this will be the last of the federal program. He also explained that the City will retain the right to approve or disapprove of the architectural features of this project if TELACU is given a grant. Councilman Izell made a motion that Item No. 8 be tabled until a later date. Councilwoman McNeill seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NO. 1-7 & 9-10 APPROVED ITEM NO. 8 MOTION TO TABLE ITEM NO. 8 ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Izell, McNeill NOES: Gibson, Lowes and Mayor King ABSENT: It was moved and seconded to approve Item No. 8, with the stipulation that it be restricted to be a Senior Citizen Housing development by TELACU. M/S/C: IZELL/GIBSON. There were no objections. MOTION FAILS ITEM NO. 8 APPROVED BIB] 37651-U01 1988-U02 06-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9354-U03 DO9377-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1988 06 01 CC MIN;¢f4ÁÀREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JUNE 1, 1988 PAGE THREE PUBLIC HEARINGS City Planner Rangel introduced the Public Hearing on AZC-120, A request to amend Chapter 17.23 of the Baldwin Park Zoning Code to include self storage faci- lities as uses permitted in the 01, Office Industrial zone with a conditional use permit pursuant to Section 17.23.030 of the City Code". City Planner Rangel explained that this request was initiated by the owner of an existing self-storage facility in order to expand his facility. He stated the reasons for establishing this area as an 01 zone and that this expansion would be a non-conforming use in that zoning. Staff feels that this could be con- sidered as an allowable use in manufacturing zones at a later date. Staff and the Planning Commission res- commend denial of this request. Mayor King declared the Public Hearing open on AZC-120 and invited those wishing to speak on this subject to come forward. There were none. Mayor King declared the Public Hearing Closed. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 88-58, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DENYING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BALDWIN PARK ZONING CODE CHAPTER 17.23 TO ALLOW SELF-STORAGE AS A USE PERMITTED IN THE 01, OFFICE INDUSTRIAL ZONE WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT: GARY R. SMITH; CASE NO. AZC-120)". M/S/C: GIBSON/IZELL. There were no objections. Director of Community Services Smith introduced the Public Hearing on the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting District for FY 1988-89, Ordering the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments for Certain Landscaping and Lighting in an Existing Maintenance District". Director of Community Services Smith explained the creation of the Landscaping and Lighting District and the annexation of the West Ramona Lighting and Land- scape Maintenance District in July of 1966. He out- lined the estimated costs for 1988-89 and explained that rate adjustments have not been made in four years, A cost of living increase of 4% is recommended Mayor King declared the Public Hearing open on the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting District for FY 1988- 89 and invited those wishing to speak on this subject to come forward. Frank Ramirez, 4924 Wimmer, asked if the parks were included in the district, asked that the City take better care of the lights in the district, and commented on the total fees collected through this district. Frank Fitzgerald, 14802 Clydewood, commented on the good job that the landscaping people do in the City and expalined how to report burned out street lights. PUBLIC HEARING AZC-120 INTRODUCED STAFF REPORT PUBLIC HEARING OPEN NONE CLOSED RESOLUTION NO. 88-58 ADOPTED PUBLIC HEARING CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE/ LIGHTING DISTRICT INTRODUCED STAFF REPORT PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FRANK RAMIREZ FRANK FITZGERALD BIB] 37651-U01 1988-U02 06-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9354-U03 DO9377-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1988 06 01 CC MIN;¢f4ÁÀREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JUNE 1, 1988 PAGE FOUR Anthony Bejarano, 3508 Big Dalton, asked about the lights being fixed on Big Dalton and commented on the poor quality of lighting in the new type of lights. Herschel Keyser, 13645 Rexwood, stated that this is a tax in opposition to Proposition 62 and suggested that the money given to the Chamber of Commerce be used for the district. Justina Ramirez, 4924 Wimmer, commented on her tax bill confirming that there was no increase in the district for four years and suggested that the City cut back on its' use to lower costs. Mayor King declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 88-59, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ORDERING THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR CERTAIN LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING IN AN EXISTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DECISION 15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988-1989". M/S/C: GIBSON/IZELL. There were no objections. 00- ANTHONY BEJARANO HERSCHEL KEYSER JUSTINA RAMIREZ CLOSED RESOLUTION NO. 88-59 ADOPTED REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Director of Community Services Smith stated that the Capital Improvement Program before Council represetns a five year projection of major infra- structure and community improvement activities. He outlined the short term and long term objectives of the program and explained that the City would fund these programs by utilizing Federal Aid to Urban FAU) monies and Gas Tax GT) monies. The Council will receive new information and possible revisions regarding this program in the future. Council expressed their concern about the condition of the streets in the City due to overloaded trucks that travel on them and the need to repair the streets properly. They also commented on the need to up-date some of the street repairing equipment. It was moved and seconded to approve the Capital Improvement Program for 1988-1993 as presented. M/S/C: IZELL/MCNEILL. There were no objections. Director of Community Services Smith stated that staff had been in contact with Webster's Disposal regarding their advance billing practices. John Summer, from Webster's, was present at the meeting and requested to address the Council. John Summer, 528 Alexander, Glendale, representative of Webster's Disposal, explained that the previous manager of Webster's was no longer in Baldwin Park. Advanced billing procedures have been used by Webster's since the 1960's. This is done in order to control the skip" factor with people who move from the area and do not pay their trash bills. Webster's loss from this is about $5,000 a quarter. Mr. Summer and the Council discussed some alternatives to the advanced billing procedures, the retroactive fee that was collected, the pending appeal of the small claims action of Mr. Keyser's case, and possible ways of notifying the public of their rights regarding the retroactive charge. It was suggested that this be CAPITAL IMPROVEMEN PROGRAM CIP) CIP 1988-9 APPROVED WEBSTER'S REFUSE BILLING JOHN SUMMER COUNCIL DISCUSSION BIB] 37651-U01 1988-U02 06-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9354-U03 DO9377-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1988 06 01 CC MIN;¢f4ÁÀREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JUNE 1, 1988 PAGE FIVE tabled until staff can work with Mr. Summer on this and then bring it back at another meeting. Herschel Keyser commented on the appeal that Webster's has initiated against his case and complimented Councilman Izell for asking the Council to join with him in this case. 00- HERSCHEL KEYSER ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor King declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward. ORAL COMMU NICATIONS Aileen Pinheiro, 13009 Amar Road, spoke regarding the Civic Auditorium, the need for a wagon wheel and for more room at the museum, and the possibilty of the old funeral home being used for the museum. AILEEN PINHEIRO Justina Ramiraz, 4924 Wimmer, asked about the term All Agencies" on the property tax bills. JUSTINA RAMIREZ ANTHONY BEJARANO Anthony Bejarano, 3508 Big Dalton, spoke regarding the issuance of permits for developments and the inspection of projects, dangerous fences around projects, code enforcement, catering trucks, a store in the Pavilion and the police force. Herschel Keyser, 13645 Rexwood, spoke regarding the credit application proposed by Webster's and Webster's being a monopoly. HERSCHEL KEYSER Raul Reyes, 3160 Athol, spoke regarding the condition of the Senior Citizens' Center, the lack of funds for this, and possibly putting this issue on the ballot for bonds. RAUL REYES Pam Schnabel, 14217 Los Angeles Street, spoke concern- ing the horrible situation on her street with trucks driving there. PAM SCHNABEL Mayor King declared Oral Communications closed. 00- CLOSED It was moved and seconded to adjourn the regular meeting of the City Council at 8:49 p.m. to an adjourned regular meeting on Wednesday, June 8, 1988, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 307 of City Hall. M/S/C: GIBSON/LOWES. There were no objections. MEETING ADJOURNED 8:49 P.M. LINDA L./6AIR, CITY CLERK BIB] 37651-U01 1988-U02 06-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9354-U03 DO9377-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06