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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 08 03 CC MIN1988 08 03 CC MIN;¢f4Á†REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 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 ROLL CALL 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, Fire Chief McCann, City Treasurer Montenegro, and City Clerk Gair 00- Mayor King read a brief biographical description of Chief of Police Rick Hoskin and Poice Officer Ralph Orantes and presented Twenty Year Pins to each of them. Councilmembers congratulated the officers for their years of service and expressed the pride that the Council felt for the police department. 00- City Clerk Gair presented the Consent Calendar: TWENTY YEAR PINS PRESENTED CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for August 3, 1988 2. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 88-73 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 3. Receive and File Treasurer's Report June 30, 1988 4. Approve Acceptance to File Leave to Present A Late Claim Jim Peterson 5. Deny Claim Against the City Jim Peterson Gregory Picard 6. Waive Further Reading and Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 992 IMPOSING A MORATORIUM Second Reading) ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITH IN THE CITY 7. Approve Amendment to Section 14.2 6) Restitution Personnel Rules 8. Waive Formal Bidding Procedures and Approve Budget Amendment with Authorization to Purchase Police Vehicle BIB] 37651-U01 1988-U02 08-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9354-U03 DO9367-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 1988 08 03 CC MIN;¢f4Á†REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUGUST 3/ 1988 PAGE TWO 9. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 88-74 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 87-50 SETTING FEES AND CHARGES FOR ISSUANCE, PROCESSING AND FILING OF VARIOUS CITY SERVICES AND PERMITS 10. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 88-75 APPROVE AMENDMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDELINES REPORT 11. Award of Contract for parking Citation Services Universal Computer Services Staff requested that Item No, 4 and 7 be removed for reconsideration at a later meeting and that the Jim Peterson claim be removed from Item No. 5 for recon- sideration at a later meeting. It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1-3, 5-6 & 8-11. M/C/S: GIBSON/MCNEILL. There were no objections. ITEMS REMOVED ITEMS NO. 1-3, 5-6 & 8-11 APPROVED 00- PUBLIC HEARING City Planner Rangel introduced the Public Hearing on Z-480 & TM 46403, A request for approval of a zone change from R-3, High Density Residential to R-3 PD), High Density Residential Planned Development Overlay zone, a Development Plan allowing the subdivision of 22 lots for residential purposes pursuant to Chapter 17.54 and Sections 17.30.030 and 16.01.070 of the City Code. Applicant: Charles H. Hou; Location: 3124-3138 Vineland Avenue)". City Planner Rangel explained that due to the mora- torium the applicant is requesting approval of a development plan to construct 21 single family resi- dences as a High Density Residential Planned Develop- ment, instead of the 56 apartment units development originally planned. He also explained the architec- tural design of the units, the open space area/ lot size and the access to a private street through security gates. Staff feels that approval of this project will result in a substantial improvement to the neighborhood. Council expressed their concern about the cumulative effect on the traffic flow in the area and the need to consider the higher density in these developments, even though they are better than R-3/ and the effect on the areas. In response to the Council/ City Planner Rangel stated that 38 units could be allowed in this area after the moratorium is lifted and it would not be considered down zoning, because it is not being down zoned from R-3 to something else, the density will be different. City Attorney Flandrick, in response to Mayor King, stated that in order for the Council to require a fee for street maintenance it would have to be done as a developement fee. It would require a public hearing and would be considered a construction fee. PUBLIC HEARING Z-480 & TM 46403 INTRODUCED STAFF REPORT DISCUSSION BIB] 37651-U01 1988-U02 08-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9354-U03 DO9367-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 1988 08 03 CC MIN;¢f4Á†REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUGUST 3, 1988 PAGE THREE Mayor King declared the Public Hearing open on Z-480 & TM 46403 and invited those wishing to speak on this subject to come forward. Joe Moreno, 2800 Peck Road, El Monte, Project Designer, stated that he was available for any questions that the Council might have. Anthony Bejarano, 3508 Big Dalton, asked if con- tractors put up a bond when building single family homes and who sees that they are up to code after they are completed. Director of Community Services Smith expalined that the contractor's work is bonded under the permits that are taken out and that there is an on-going inspection process for building. He added that the City will now be doing the trench resurfacing through a fee paid by developers. Mayor King declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved and seconded to approve the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact on 2-480. M/S/C: IZELL/LOWES. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 88-76, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP APPLICANT: JOE MORENO; CASE NO. Z-480 & TM 46403; LOCATION; 3124-38 VINELAND AVENUE)" M/S/C: IZELL/GIBSON. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to approve Ordinance No, 993, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-3, TO R-3 PD) ON APPROXIMATELY 1.93 ACRES APPLICANT: JOE MORENO; CASE NO. Z-480; LOCATION: 3124-38 VINELAND AVENUE)". M/S/C: IZELL/GIBSON. There were no objections. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEES PUBLIC HEARING OPEN JOE MORENO ANTHONY BEJARANO CLOSED NEG. DEC. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 88-76 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 993 APPROVED FIRST READING) City Clerk Gair explained that appointments to the Human Services and the Personnel Commission are before the Council with three appointments to be made to each commission. Names of those desiring reappointment and those seeking to be appointed were submitted to the Council earlier. Council briefly discussed the appointments to the Personnel Commission and agreed that Marshall Hadley, James Van Wagner and Lynn Cole should be reappointed for two year terms. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 88-77, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION OF THE CITY". M/S/C: IZELL/MCNEILL. There were no objections. Mayor King stated that he would like to place the names of Rene Olivo and John Hybarger before the Council for appointment to the Human Services Commission and stated the community involvement that he felt qualified them to serve. COMMISSION APPOINT- MENTS RESOLUTION NO. 88-77 ADOPTED COMMISSION RECOMMEN- DATIONS BIB] 37651-U01 1988-U02 08-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9354-U03 DO9367-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 1988 08 03 CC MIN;¢f4Á†REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUGUST 3, 1988 PAGE FOUR Councilwoman McNeill stated that she wished to place the name of Phyllis Pierce, presently serving on the Human Services Commission, before the Council Councilman Gibson stated that he wished to place the name of George Archibeque, presently serving on the Human Services Commission, before the Council. In response to Council, City Attorney Flandrick stated that the consideration of the names before the Council can be handled as the Council wishes. They may consider the reappointments first or the appointment of new member/members first on an office by office vote. It was moved and seconded to consider the incumbent Human Services Commissioners first. M/S/: IZELL/ GIBSON. ROLL CALL: AYES: Izell, Gibson, McNeill NOES: Lowes and Mayor King INCUMBENTS CONSIDERED FIRST ROLL CALL VOTE ABSENT: None APPROVED It was moved and seconded to approve the reappointment of Phyllis Pierce to the Human Services Commission. M/S: GIBSON/MCNEILL. ROLL CALL: REAPPOINT PHYLLIS PIERCE ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: NOES: Gibson, McNeill, Izell, Lowes and Mayor King None ABSENT: None APPROVED It was moved and seconded to approve the reappointment of George Archibeque to the Human Services Commission. M/S: GIBSON/IZELL. ROLL CALL: REAPPOINT GEORGE ARCHIBEQUE ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: NOES: Gibson, Izell, McNeill Lowes and Mayor King ABSENT: None It was moved and seconded to approve the appointment of John Hybarger to the Human Services Commission. M/S: GIBSON/IZELL. ROLL CALL: AYES: Gibson, Izell, McNeill, Lowes and Mayor King NOES: None APPROVED APPOINT JOHN HYBARGER ROLL CALL VOTE ABSENT: None APPROVED BIB] 37651-U01 1988-U02 08-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9354-U03 DO9367-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 1988 08 03 CC MIN;¢f4Á†REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUGUST 3, 1988 PAGE FIVE It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 88-78, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION OF THE CITY". M/S/C: IZELL/ GIBSON. There were no objections. Mayor King asked Mr. Archibeque if he had resigned from the Human Services Commission as stated in the commission minutes. Mr. Archibeque responded that he did not resign. Director of Administrative Services Yelton reported that for the first time in ten years the City had requested competitive bidding for audit services. He explained the two step process that was used in selecting a qualified firm and the review process that was used. Four firms qualified to submit bids and based upon their bids, staff elected to negotiate with Deloitte Haskins & Sells. Ultimately the firm agreed to reduce its bid to $38/000 and to limit its price increases for fiscal years 1989 and 1990 to 5.8%. Given this concession staff is recommending this firm for audit services It was moved and seconded to approve a contract with the firm of Deloitte Haskins & Sells for a three year period, with the option to renew in years four and five for audit services for the City, Redevelop- ment Agency and Housing for $38,000 and conditions as listed. M/S/C: LOWES/GIBSON, There were no objec- tions. 00- RESOLUTION NO. 88-78 ADOPTED COUNCIL INQUIRY AUDIT SERVICES CONTRACT AUDIT CONTRACT APPROVED COUNCIL INITIATIVES City Manager Webb explained that the status of the Zoning Administrator was an item that was requested by Council, at the July 20th meeting, to be placed on the agenda. He outlined the function of this position as described in the Muncipal Code and described how the role of the ZA has been revised in response to a desire to involve the Planning Commission in variance and conditional use permit decisions. Staff is recommending that the Municipal Code section relating to the function of the Zoning Administrator not be changed but, rather, direction be given if a change in the ZA activities is desired. Council discussed the duties of the Zoning Adminis- trator and the items that they would like to see the Planning Commission review rather than the ZA. Councilman Izell elaborated on the Parcel Map procedure and explained that the ZA has nothing to do with changing zones. Mayor King and Councilwoman Lowes expressed their desire to see the duties of the ZA taken over by the Planning Commission and did not feel this would impose a greater workload. Councilman Gibson stated his concern about the commis- sion being overtaxed in their workload. He felt the ZA should not be changed and that staff members that assume the position of ZA have the interest of the City in mind in their decisions. Councilwoman Lowes pointed out that the recommendation does not do away with ZA position, it is just redirecting the duties. ZONING ADMINI- STRATOR POSITION STATUS REPORT COUNCIL DISCUSSION BIB] 37651-U01 1988-U02 08-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9354-U03 DO9367-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 1988 08 03 CC MIN;¢f4Á†REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUGUST 3, 1988 PAGE SIX It was moved by Councilman Izell that the Council approve the Staff recommendation to not change the Municipal Code relating to the function of the Zoning Administrator and give direction that Item C Conditional Use Permits), and Item D Variances) be assigned to the Planning Commission and the Zoning Administrator consider Items A and B and to turn over sensitive items in other categories to the Planning Commission. M/S/C: IZELL/GIBSON. There were no objections. Mayor King explained that he had initiated this request for expansion of the Planning Commission to seven members and recommended that this could be done for a two year period and reexamined at the end of that period to study its effectiveness. Councilwoman McNeill stated that she was against the expansion of the commission, because of the confusion and upheaval that this would cause at a time when the commission needs to keep focused on the duties at hand. She felt the training of new members at this time would slow the commission down and cause problems, as it did when this was tried before. She recommended creating other commissions to allow for more community involve- ment. Councilwoman Lowes stated that it was her goal to see more people involved and by adding two seats on this commission was a step in the right direction, even if it does slow things down. Councilman Gibson stated his opposition to expanding the commission, because adding two more people would not add to the character of the commission. He felt that the commission should continue with five members because those five understand the processes as they consider the General Plan recommendations and the ending of the moratorium. He felt this was not the time to do this. Mayor King elaborated on how well the twelve member Coastal Commission functioned making decisions. He felt that there was a need for an increase in the Planning Commission at this time, because there should be more public participation and this would allow a great deal of input. He also commented that the commission was reduced from seven members because the workload at that time was not enough to have that size of a commission, but now a seven member commis- sion would be better for the community. It was moved by Mayor King that the Planning Commission be increased from five to seven members. M/S: KING/ LOWES ZONING ADMINISTRA TOR AND PLANNING COMMISSION FUNCTIONS APPROVED PLANNING COMMISSION EXPANSION INCREASE PLANNING COMMISSION ROLL CALL: AYES: Izell, Lowes and Mayor King NOES: Gibson, McNeill ABSENT: ROLL CALL VOTE APPROVED Mayor King stated that consideration of moving Oral Communications to the beginning of the City Council meetings was initiated by Baldwin Park resident, Anthony Bejarano. MOVING ORAL COM- MUNICATION BIB] 37651-U01 1988-U02 08-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9354-U03 DO9367-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 1988 08 03 CC MIN;¢f4Á†REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL *OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUGUST 3, 1988 PAGE SEVEN In response to Mr. Bejarano's request that Oral Communications be moved to the beginning of the council meeting so that citizens have an oppor- tunity to comment before items are voted on and for people who cannot stay late, the Council expressed their desire to place Oral Communica- tions where it would be convenient for the public. They also expressed their concern that Oral Communications could be over used and be difficult to control at the beginning of the meeting. They stated their hope that this would not prolong the meetings or upset Council at the beginning of the meetings. Council concurred that they would try this with reser- vations. It was moved and seconded to have Oral Communica- tions as the first item on the City Council agenda M/S/C: IZELL/LOWES. There were no objections. Council requested that the City Attorney see what can be done by the City Council relating to control of noise in neighborhoods in the City. 00- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MOVING OF ORAL COMMU NICATIONS APPROVED COUNCIL REQUEST Mayor King declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward. ORAL COMMU NICATIONS OPEN MARSHA ARKIN Marsha Arkin, 4347 Stewart Avenue, spoke regarding the need to have the direction signs to the Senior Citizens' Center in place before their picnic on Saturday. Lucille Morales,4024 Hornbrook, spoke regarding Council consideration of banning fireworks. LUCILLE MORALES ALBERT SANDERS Albert Sanders, 4421 Stewart Avenue, encouraged the distribution of reports to citizens, like he received, and requested posting of maps for public hearings. Pam Schnabel, 14217 Los Angeles Street, complimented Council and Staff on the new sound system. PAM SCHNABEL CLOSED Mayor King declared Oral Communications closed. 00- It was moved and seconded to adjourn the regular meeting of the City Council at 8:27 p.m. M/S/C: MEETING ADJOURNED 8:27 P.M. IZELL/GIBSON. There were no objections. BIB] 37651-U01 1988-U02 08-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO9354-U03 DO9367-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/30/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04